Moonspear i'd rather be on my own, yes

She nodded in silent acknowledgement, content to have formalities out of the way. Ying settled onto her haunches and canted her head in thought. Were the others willing? She didn't think so, based on what she had observed. No, not them, the guardian sighed with a mournful headshake, Too...just, not willing. They seemed too wrapped up in their religion, in stargazing and the like. It seemed pointless to Ying, though she would likely keep this to herself.

I want to help protect your family, too. I know you maybe not need this but, maybe I owe you something. Regardless of whether Hydra was interested, Ying planned to keep an eye on this pack. She shifted in her seat and looked away, wondering what to say next. And a lot of families. Like, a real jūnshì. This word, I not know it yet. A military, she wanted to say, and hoped would translate.