hi, hello, i like plants!

Seiko got a good look at the boy before he noticed them, admittedly impressed at how studious he seemed to be; he inspected the plant carefully, with all the attention of a fully trained healer. That said more about Seiko than anything though. They knew little of herbs and plants, almost entirely focused on honing their fighting skills. Maybe learning a little bit wouldn't be such a bad thing though- imagining being outsmarted by a child this age didn't exactly settle well with them. Tojo-Kai had healers of their own though, so it wasn't imperative... the perfectionist in them started to take over their thoughts though, before the child spoke.

Their eerily dark eyes fixate intensely on the young child, clearly scrutinizing, though their posture is far from aggressive. They hold themselves stiffly, as if ready to spring away at a moment's notice, though they try hard to not seem a threat. "Plants," Seiko repeatedly quietly. Eyes narrowed as they focused on the one Ioan was harvesting, offering Seiko some to peek at.

They took a few steps forward, inspecting it from a respectable distance. "I am not," they answered simply. "This one- what's it used for?" Seiko was genuinely curious, but knew being politely conversational could go a long way. They had no doubt this child's guardian nearby was listening too, keeping an eye on the boy. "Ah- forgive me for my lack of manners. My name is Hattori Seiko," they added after a beat.