FWI, it's Yumiko *points* 
Funny Japanese name is funny
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Anne agreed with Yumiko's description of Dawali, and to her surprise Leah spoke up softly too. She seemed very wise for her tender age, and Yumiko instantly liked her for it. It seemed as though she had little to say because she wasn't one to waste words on meaningless conversation. She was glad that Leah felt comftorable enough to speak around her and didn't waste the opportunity.
Eyes gazing deep into the flames, she told Leah gently, "I think he's an excellent leader. He's very wise, and always willing to help." She hoped he was as competent and helpful as he appeared, for in all honesty she didn't know him very well. Those in the pack seemed to have great respect for their leader and she doubted they were all mistaken. In time, maybe she would get to know him well enough to call him a friend.
When Anne aggreed to Yumiko's rather rash decision to house them for a while, she stopped fidgetting and turned back to look up at her from underneath her long lashes. The woman smiled, embaressed, and she couldn't help but smile back. As for not liking to be in debt, Yumiko grimaced, sharing the resentment towards the idea of owing anyone anything. She was usually the one to offer her help, and it was odd to consider owing someone else for theirs. Not that she had expected anything from the two yearlings, but that they were so eager to please her was a good sign that they could support themselves soon enough.
"That's good to hear. You don't owe me anything, but you can certainly help gather water and food and such. I'm sure you'll find a place in no time," she said with a sparkle in her eye. Anne seemed overjoyed at having found a home, or a friend, or even just someone else to talk to besides the very... very quiet Leah. Speaking of which, since Leah had already made some progress in warming up to her, Yumiko decided to take a chance, albeit a small one. "Leah," she said, adressing her directly so she would know Yumiko wasn't referring to Anne, "are you two siblings? You seem very close." She meant no harm in the question and hoped it wouldn't frigthen Leah back into her shell.
"Talk." Walk. Think.
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