[center][h1][color=skyblue]❅❄ Fuyuko Yamazaki ❄❅[/color][/h1][/center][hr]
[@A Lowly Wretch]

At the initial lack of response, Fuyuko bit the inside of her lip. Just how upset was this person with them? A few seconds later, though, the shadow veil lifted to reveal a girl clothed in elaborate black frills, with dark hair and equally dark eyes, seated in an ornate wheelchair that matched her gothic theme. Instead of the look of annoyance Fuyuko had expected, she wore one of calm.

The yuki-onna bowed again once the girl had explained her delayed answer. [color=skyblue]"Ah... It's ok. Nice to meet you too."[/color] Sophia's politeness put her at ease somewhat, but a hint of wariness remained. The wheelchair and breathlessness didn't necessarily stop this girl from being a formidable fighter, ranged magic being more than capable of making up for physical frailty. Thankfully, Kiyoshi showed no sign of detecting hostile intentions, padding forward and nuzzling her. Fuyuko could only hope this was just a display of friendliness, not an indication that she and Noriko had caused unnecessary distress.

[color=mediumseagreen]"Ehh, I'm the one who should apologise,"[/color] Noriko said, rubbing the back of her neck. [color=mediumseagreen]"And don't worry, Kiyoshi here won't harm you, whenever he's not in combat he's just like a puppy."[/color] The okuri-okami turned to glare at his summoner for a second. [color=mediumseagreen]"I'm Noriko,"[/color] the wolf girl continued, [color=mediumseagreen]"and this is my sister, Fuyuko."[/color] Despite the lingering embarrassment at the little mishap, the older sister gave a slight smile.

As Noriko petted Kiyoshi, then tucked her hair behind her ear, Fuyuko knew what she was doing. Her lifting of an okuri-okami hair to her eyes would look inconspicuous that way, at least to people who didn't know the full extent of her magic. Further relief settled over Fuyuko when Noriko didn't seem to pick up on any warning signs, acting the same as usual. [color=mediumseagreen]"Ohh awesome!"[/color] the younger sister commented, wide-eyed as she glanced up. [color=mediumseagreen]"I'm going to guess those ravens are yours, that's a neat move!"[/color]

Fuyuko's eyebrows furrowed as she looked in the same direction. There had to be a reason Sophia was using her magic. A reason she'd been hiding just now. [color=skyblue]"Uh... If you don't mind my asking,"[/color] the white-haired girl said. [color=skyblue]"This got me wondering... What is it that brings you to these woods? There isn't trouble nearby, is there?"[/color]