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

Even as Sophia denied trouble, Fuyuko knew there had to be more to the situation than she let on. Why else would the brunette have concealed herself, or even have transformed at all? Either way, Fuyuko reminded herself there was no need to worry. Neither Kiyoshi nor Noriko had picked up on any issues.

The okuri-okami gave Sophia one more nuzzle, then turned to the other two. [color=slategray]"It's alright. I don't see any shades nearby,"[/color] he reassured them, backing up the goth girl's response, [color=slategray]"and I'll help to keep a look out."[/color]

Fuyuko's little smile returned. [color=skyblue]"Thanks."[/color] Shades weren't her only concern, but Kiyoshi wasn't going to mention the Hex Night around a potential competitor unless there was a good reason, and would alert them to any hostility from fellow magical girls. For all she knew, if Sophia was taking part, she could be just as on guard. Even if she wasn't involved, she might be avoiding getting mistaken for a combatant. The yuki-onna started to relax, the cool floral-scented breeze soothing her nerves. Sophia certainly did seem to enjoy nature just as much, whether she was telling the entire truth or not.

[color=skyblue]"I agree,"[/color] Fuyuko replied. [color=skyblue]"Noriko and I grew up in a small mountain town, there's no atmosphere quite like that. I've noticed city life produces so many more shades... larger, stronger ones..."[/color] She tilted her head down, pale hair drifting across her face. [color=skyblue]"Sorry if this conversation is getting depressing."[/color]

Noriko was quick to lift the mood back up. [color=mediumseagreen]"At least there are more of us around here to keep the doom and gloom at bay!"[/color] Her slightly elongated canine teeth showed as she grinned. [color=mediumseagreen]"And yeah, places like this sure help."[/color]

With a nod, Fuyuko glanced at the landscape stretching out around the hill, the swathes of trees giving way to building silhouettes and the soft glow of lights. Like will-o-the-wisps, she thought, leading some people from their bleak worlds with promises of better lives, only to leave them more lost than ever.

[color=skyblue]"Uh, so..."[/color] She turned back to Sophia. [color=skyblue]"How are you finding Tokyo?"[/color]