[ Her mouth opens, wishing to comment but her voice dies in her throat as she watches the child. She hadn't noticed him before and her eyes are fixated downwards, watching him as he plays, winking in and out of focus while she watches on confused. Lately, it seems like things have been so strange but this simply throws her off but... it's actually a nice change of pace watching Yukio struggle.

It gives her a chance to smile and one that sticks as she glances back up, pondering the question. It's something she's missed and she's grateful for the moment, grateful to have found Yukio and even though it worries her more there's an unmistakable sense of ease that settles over her. ]

It's been a little while now. A few days or a week... maybe a little more? [ But she's been so hungry, everything has blurred together and left her losing track of time as she tried to sleep the hunger pains away. ] It feels a lot longer.

[ Thankfully, that sort of change isn't as noticeable as most so she can happily ignore the lack of a reflection in turn. The less Shiemi dwells on these changes the better. ]

I should have paid more attention too though. I had no idea you were here but... I'm just glad that I found you, Yuki.