The orchard smelled wonderful, sweet with the scent of new blossoms, as the cinnamon wolfess strolled down the path between the trees. Her keen nose did not detect the scent of another for it was too busy inhaling the intoxicating scent of the trees. When a feminine voice greeted her, it was only natural that the Calidus girl jump, startled by the sudden appearance of another individual who had likely been there long before she arrived. Right hand instinctively reached for her sword, stopping only when her sea green gaze found the source of the voice. Releasing her grip on the hilt of her blade, the young femme smiled, embarrassed by her lack of awareness. "A good morning to you as well, Praetor...I mean, Anu," she stumbled, forgetting that titles were not often referenced by the members of Crimson Dreams, at least not in casual conversation. It was a different custom from her old home, but a welcome one. She had disliked having to remember all the various dignitaries by their titles. Names were so much simpler in her opinion.
For a moment Cassia fidgeted with her sleeve, a bit ashamed that she had almost drawn her sword on one of her new leaders. However, her upbringing and training overrode her nervousness and she forced her hands to clasp in front of her, making sure that her gaze was focused on Anu. It was likely that the woman would not care about her minor misstep and would just continue with the conversation as if it had not happened at all. A gentle morning breeze caught her long, mahogany mane, which she had chosen to leave down for the day, displaying its impressive length, reaching to just above the base of her tail. Had she been on a hunting expedition or practicing her fighting forms she would have tied it up, but simple exploration did not warrant such preparation. [/html]