Hammer time (Per Tea's demands)

SHIBA KLEIN

Shiba moved slowly through the mist, glancing back towards Mikko. She knew he was still struggling with a lot of soreness from his mostly healed injuries, so she made sure not to push him too far past what he was capable of. She’d hoped he’d be in better shape by the time they got this close to her family, she doubted his current state would be very appealing to anyone, but she was confident that as he began to rebuild his strength, he could prove to be a valuable asset.

A scnt reached her, and she paused, tipping her head slightly to listen to the sounds. Someone was close, and curiosity pulled her in that direction, until the pale form of a larger woman came into view. Something about the stranger seemed almost vaguely familiar. She didn’t recognize her, but there was something about her scent that made her wonder. "Hello." She called out, standing a ways away, giving her plenty of space to turn away if she wished.

"Speech."