Whitefish River stay awhile and listen

Ah, he was a cheerful one as well.

The crane wasn't exactly sure how to respond to him in a way that would give off an equal energy -- a smile couldn't be returned in his direction, unfortunately, only her resting bitch face. Though her tail did sway contently in response; was that enough for them? Izumi sure hoped so. 

"Izumi..." she responded to the giddy boy, seating herself and curling a tail around her inky paws. Of course they just joined recently, no wonder the woman hadn't seen him before. Though her own origins were brought up as well. "I am not native to Teekons, but been here for long...." It was about all she'd manage to say before looking away and akwardly shuffling. Her background was not something she was comfortable sharing so easily...