Wheeling Gull Isle you know that you have seen this all before

The howl was... well, somehow both expected and unexpected. For a long time she had hoped the general might come home; time had passed, Huā had appointed a new general, and waited and waited. And now he was here, presumably with news on Merrick and his whereabouts, any information on him. Huā was quick to rise and quicker to make her way to the shore, blinking as if it was a dream when she laid eyes on Orochi... and a red friend, whose eyes were ghostly. She regarded Orochi kindly, uncaring if he would be disgusting, planting a polite kiss on his cheek if allowed. She pulled away, smiling brightly. Orochi, I am so happy to see you. And this is, ah? She questioned, gesturing to the stranger.