Awaiting for Noriaki's answer, which was a pat on the head, or reaction from the others, though more prepared for Kaede's more violent approach, she found herself surprised to see a woman come out of the inn. Speaking to Noriaki as if they were familiar. Guessing that this beautiful black haired woman was the traveling companion, whom oddly smelled similar to Noriaki, Mizuki smiled in a friendly manner. Her fluffy tail wagging ever so slightly as her ears twitched.

[b]"Oh hello, you must be Noriaki-san's friend she was speaking of. It is very nice to meet...."[/b] Mizuki started her friendly greeting before the dark eyed woman's eyes suddenly turned red after noticing her and within a blink of a eye scooped the princess up in her strong arms, being cradled like a Samurai would a a Princess.

This felt oddly unfamiliar so Mizuki could only slightly sweat drop and her face redden a little in surprise. Her ears perking straight up before shyly drooping to the sides. Her gold eyes curiously staring at the now red eyed woman. A demon? Her body before didn't smell demon but now it was fully there. Is this girl possessed by one?

Still, Mizuki kept her friendly smile, despite being a little unsure how to respond to this. It did feel comfortable since this woman was warm, and Mizuki couldn't help but be drawn to heat. It was in her nature. A reason she enjoyed cuddling with Kaede or bathing in the hot springs.

[b]"Mhm thank you Miss. You don't really have to though."[/b] she answered as she tilted her head in a cute innocent manner.

Her ears flicked to Ageha as she questioned this stranger grabbing Mizuki, seeming ready to jump in. [b]"Well... No she isn't but no need to pull weapons Ageha-San."[/b] she answered before looking toward Noriaki who seemed a little upset for this black haired crimson eyed woman to be grabbing her.

[b]"Oh yes, Noriaki-San said you would be traveling with her, Ariiko-San."[/b] Mizuki said softly, a bit curious why exactly had suddenly grabbed her so when she was apparently leaving with Noriaki.