kaede can feel the pressure of eyes on her spine. it annoys her, but still she keeps herself lowered.
of course she and this man cannot speak to each other.
a paw nestles at her chest. "kaede-san." even if he cannot understand her title, he will say it. kaede-san. lady. noble. respectable.
she must secure a place with appreciation for such titles. she cannot hunt and she cannot protect clover if she is alone.
through her lashes she glances up, seeking to capture his eyes for a tiny moment.
men protect that which they find beautiful. kaede for now is a bauble.
