never forget to show your true colors

She had requested Tenshi to meet her here. Sayuri did not have an ulterior motive for this, other than telling the other woman she wanted to spar. Her packmate agreed and decided on a time. It was up to Sayuri to wait for Tenshi to arrive. Cleaning her dagger, she began the ritual of dumping fresh water on it and using a cherry blossom patterned cloth to wipe it away. It was not traditional for the koi pack; just her own whims.

Looking up, she bounced to all fours once she spotted Tenshi. "Good eve!" she said, greeting her packmate warmly. It was indeed a cool evening, very refreshing "shall you go first?" Sayuri placed the items away except for the weapon, wielding it with sheath on. Tenshi was a packmate, and she would not draw her blade against one. Not unless it was required of her.

Tenshi had given no such reason. She took the handle in her jaws, giving a nod of confirmation. Her feet planted and her defenses set, she would expect.

"Speech"