Location: Tardide Village - Ryunzo Home
Time: Day 512 | Telia: Day 3 (evening)
Realm: Telia (Lower Realm - Feudal World)
Mrs. Ryunzo took one look at Jayde standing in her doorway—blood-splattered, exhausted, swaying slightly on her feet—and made a sound somewhere between maternal horror and determination.
"Absolutely not." The older woman's voice was firm. "You're not sitting at my table looking like that. Bath. Now."
Jayde opened her mouth to protest, but Mrs. Ryunzo was already steering her toward the back of the house with hands that were surprisingly strong for someone so petite. Behind them, Reiko followed with his ears perked forward, tail wagging hopefully.
[Food?] he asked with shameless optimism. [The nice lady has food?]
Assessment: Civilian non-combatant displaying protective behavior. No threat. Accept assistance—strategic value in maintaining positive relations.
(She's so warm. Like Green, but different. Softer.)
