If you're good we'll get a toy after

Even though she answered Malico's check-up inquiry, her father's answer was definitely more detailed. She nodded along in approval, but it also cleared things up as to exactly what a checkup was- even though she wouldn't admit it. As to the fuss that her father outlined, she didn't feel she was in a position to make any promises. She offered a half-hearted nod but didn't make any binding vows.

The woman she presumed to be Aunt Ikigai filtered into the room. With her, came a different kind of energy. Perhaps it was just the familial affection she felt, but something about it felt brighter, and Mariah wasn't sure how it made her feel.  Ikigai approached them and dropped to her stomach, giving them both a thorough initial look over before speaking. Introducing herself, and prompting her and her brother to do the same. Mariah hesitated, glancing to her mother for a moment in her uncertainty about the situation. However, with Manea's encouraging nod, she quickly realigned her attention to proceed.

"Mari-." She began to introduce herself in a flat, unamused tone. However, she was interrupted by Malico's adoration for their newfound relative. The interruptions happened sometimes, but it didn't bother her so much. It was clear he didn't mean anything by it. But when he expressed interest in Ikigai's vertical slit pupils, and her stark appearance, Mariah couldn't help but roll her eyes. She wasn't that pretty. The jealousy of her brother's interest began to roll in the pit of her gut. However, she didn't express any of her annoyance out loud. Instead, her narrowed gaze drifted toward the wall- seeking out anything of interest. Malico already stated that they were here for a checkup, it would have been redundant to repeat him.