Kasumi at first nodded in acceptance, realizing she was dressed quite differently from the more conservative outfit that the shrine maiden wore. However, then the woman said Kasumi wouldn't be able to use her Axe. This dumbfounded Kasumi and at first she couldn't think of a response. During that time Amane left briefly and returned with tea. Kasumi said softly, her voice betraying some trepidation "My axe...I've wielded it ever since I was a little girl. I...don't know if it's possible for a Sek-..someone like me to fight with a different weapon than their own." Kasumi's blush deepened slightly as she realized this woman was going quite out of her way to aid Kasumi, what with the tea and the medical help despite the obvious fact that someone was after Kasumi. She slowly began to drink the tea however, saying softly "You..went out of your way for me, however, and put yourself at risk by helping me despite the fact that someone wanted to terminate me, so I will abide by your rules and do my all to ensure no harm comes to you or your shrine, Ashi-" Kumiko quickly covered her own mouth and blushed further for a moment before it lessened slightly. She'd almost called that woman "Ashikabi-sama" and it was best if she didn't do that yet, despite the fact that it grew harder to resist the urge to emerge by the second.
Amami
Amami raises an eyebrow at Mao's first barrage of words. She didn't know anything at all about this person? If that was the case how could she hope to "know them when she sees them"? Amami mentally shrugged that off though, she'd just have to trust the other woman for now. Then, she revealed that she had been sleepin on the streets, and Amami knew she couldnt stand for that! She brazenly stood and offered her hand to Mao, saying "You can sleep in my Apartment from now on them, at least until you find this person! I can't just let you stay out on the streets!"