Watching the unconscious kitsune get scrubbed by the pink-haired butler quickly made Ryuu's attention drift off. He idly began to glance around as his mind wandered, never lingering too long on a specific object. It wasn't until Sakuya straightened that he snapped back to attention, continuing his stare until the head butler's words made him roll his eyes with a smirk. He sighed as he passed the towel over, lazily saying, "Promises, promises."

Even washed clean, the smell of the kitsune's fresh blood in its wounds made Ryuu wrinkle his nose as he wrapped the little creature in soft bandages. It was very strong to the Ōkami's sensitive nose, but he didn't complain. Once he finished, he delicately handed the bandaged ball of fluff back to the care of Sakuya. The orders given upon exit made Ryuu groan, but his sideways glance to see the pretty maid contemplating how to attack the task. He found it odd that her magically little umbrella didn't seem to work, but perhaps it was something to do with the monster in the lake - or, all that blood. Blood usually effects magic in some way anyhow. Regardless, he watched her pull the plug and fall to the floor in preparation to clean. 

He contemplated as he leaned back against the wall, folding his arms as he watched the water drain - without any orders from Sakuya, he could go do whatever job he wanted. If the demon spider witch didn't see him trailing behind, she may assume that he was sent on an errand. That being recognized, he smiled down charmingly at Momoko and said, "It's just like him to make a huge mess and expect a pretty girl to come clean up after him. Would you like some help?"

Kaori had returned with her arms full of medicinal herbs and incense, the proper burning trays, and matches gripped tightly in one palm. While she had been away, Kaede opened a window screen slightly to allow the air to circulate in the long-since used room. Upon the younger girl's return, the housekeeper went to ease her burden a little. They placed a burner above the head of the futon and one on the ledge next to the open window. "That should do it," Kaede smiled softly with her hands clasped in front of her as Kaori lit the second burner. 

The entrance of Sakuya couldn't have been better timed as they'd just finished preparing the room. "Ah, good timing," Kaede even said as she turned her gaze to them. Kaori remained shielded from view by Kaede, even after she turned to face the butler. "Come out from there," she added as she tugged the small maid from behind her to stand at her side. "It's just a young kitsune. An unconscious one at that. No need to worry."

Kaori nodded nervously and then approached the butler and the kitsune he was unbundling. There were little tufts of fur sticking out from the bandages, she saw. She wanted to touch it, to see if it was soft, but Sakuya's soft command pulled her attention. Kaede placed her hand on the younger woman's back to lead her out. Kaori looked up at her with wide eyes, "Are kitsunes dangerous?"

"No more dangerous than we are," Kaede commented instantly, smiling down at the girl as her hand fell and she reached to close the door behind the three of them. "Run along and begin your nightly chores, Kaori, and then you can have any remaining time before bed to yourself."

"Thank you," Kaori bowed with a small smile before turning to softly run down the hallway. Kaede turned to Sakuya, her expression quickly changing to one of seriousness. "What do you think this means -- a kitsune appearing and being attacked by a creature of unknown origin? When did it appear in the lake, I wonder ... Haruki still hasn't returned either - or he hasn't tripped my webs at least."