Belle stayed close to Hachi when someone knocked. She prayed the person would not scream or worse, try to kill Hachi or the panda and fox. Although she highly doubted anyone would actually succeed in harming Hachi. She could feel the restrained power within him. If he wanted, he could kill them all with a single attack. And the control he had fascinated her. To have such power and control it was amazing and the sign of a strong person, both mentally and emotionally.
The knocker turned out to be a tall woman with black hair, no doubt another seeking shelter from the rain.
Instead of waiting for her to either panic or attack, Belle took the initiative and smiled as though seeing such creatures was completely normal.
"You must be seeking shelter from the rain," she said brightly, placing a hand on Hachi's shoulder to show he was not dangerous, at least at the moment. She had no doubt if the woman tried to hurt the panda or the fox it would be a different story. "Have you traveled far?"
