momma's always right

Her son was quick to take the lead, guiding the small band further into the territory. Kiyo couldn’t help but look around in wonder, growing even more surprised as they were led over bridges and through islands. The territory was quite large from what she could see, rivaling even that of Iga which was the largest in their homelands. The Akita’s stayed close to her sides, Aoi riding along her back as they were led into a foreboding mountain. They traversed through hallways and past rooms until they entered a great hall, warmth seeping into her bones and she couldn’t help the sigh that escaped her lips. Finally, she could feel her toes again. Venom laid down on a pile of pelts and Hattori was quick to give orders to a companion of his, Kiyo’s gaze turning to her Macaque as she slid down from her back, “Go with them and offer assistance. Be sure it is plain without peppermint and not highly caffeinated,” she ordered with a nod of thanks, Aoi giving a nod and a bow to her mistress before scampering off with the cat. Caffeine and mint weren’t good for expectant mothers, though she could certainly have used the boost to her tired bones.

The pale woman was quick to remove her field medic pack from her back, Yui grabbing it in her jaws and setting it in a corner of the room while also removing her own portables with the aid of Anko to form a little pile. She sank gracefully onto one of the pelts, a hum of pleasure exiting her jaws at the softness. My, was it nice to have such luxuries again.

Her gaze turned to Hattori again, blinking in surprise to see he’d settled next to Venom and the woman was...leaning against him? She looked between the pair, eyes sliding from Venom to Hattori and back, growing more and more shocked at each moment until they were wide like two moons. Hattori had never been one for physical affection from anyone, growing noticeably uncomfortable when given it. Many women had tried to get into his good graces and he’d denied them all, always the diligent heir with more to do with himself than chase after a pretty bum. Of course, the same couldn’t be said for him rather...rambunctious cousin. So, to see him allowing her to settle against his side as if she were a second skin...why, it couldn’t be ignored.

A bright smile formed on her lips, “Ah, I see,” she said, a laugh bubbling out of her lips. Kiyo struggled to keep still, her body wanting to vibrate from joy. If her suspicions were correct, she was going to be a grandmother! “Instead of the ramblings of an old woman, I should think I’d like to hear what my Lady has to say,” she said, turning mirthful eyes solely to the sunset ones of her daughter-in-law (?). If Venom asked her to leave for a moment, though, she could of course oblique.