Big Salmon Lake Laughing Fairies

"Likewise." Akari verbalized back, bowing slightly. She couldn't help noticing the peculiar way of speaking, which might place the slender, blazing-coated wolf in a faraway land, elsewhere. A fact that picked up Akari's interest. But she didn't really know how to approach her: she seemed so sad a while ago... Akari just wanted to make her feel better, somehow. She had this feeling about the stranger, sensing a kind and gentle soul who had somehow gotten lost.

But it also evident that both females were introverted and shy, which didn't help in these times when someone had to break the ice.

Akari sighed deeply and tried not to think too much about it. The words came out of her mouth, reflecting her thoughts and feelings with the transparency of the water rippling beside her. "Forgive my intrusion, but are you all right? You seemed rather sad."