Asahi poured her brother and herself a cup, the picture of demure grace that had been so much of their mother. That was until she spilled her own cup and then set the tea pot down a little too forcefully and slid on a piece of paper while she went to grab a rag to clean it up.
She mopped it up quickly and nodded, yes she had been busy. And yes, she nodded as she settled in front of him, she was leaving soon. It was... scary to say the least.
With a sigh, she felt the warmth of the tea enter her paws, and she looked about the chaos of her quarters. Why their father tasked her with this quest over the others she'll never understand, but she'll do her best regardless.
"I'm going to find..." Her voice soft, light and sweet entered the air. It was probably the first time he had ever heard it as she had found her voice after he had left. She took a steadying breath,
"Oto-san has tasked me with going out and bringing our older siblings home for a reunion, on the summer solstice." While her voice was a hair above a whisper, it was careful as if each word was practiced and took some effort to leave her tongue.
"I was hoping you could... tell me what it was like traveling. And where I might start first." She said, taking a gentle sip of the tea. Her golden eyes, a near match to Keito's hue, danced between his to measure his reaction.
Speech // thought // Nihongo
