[When she was this tense, Kaede didn't view contact as comforting, but...complicated. It was a threat, probably dangerous; she didn't know this person, didn't trust them not to hurt her like everyone seemed to want to do. So when the hand withdrew, Kaede relaxed again, though marginally.
With her axe still drawn, the diclonius did at least make for a slight confidence boost for all the villagers that started following them like lost ducklings. Maybe they'd be okay? They certainly couldn't stay here, in buildings made of wood and mostly too small for basements more than a few people could hide in. Kaede fell into place ahead of them without a word, though not out of range of the other white-coat.
She readily glanced back when spoken to, at least.]
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With her axe still drawn, the diclonius did at least make for a slight confidence boost for all the villagers that started following them like lost ducklings. Maybe they'd be okay? They certainly couldn't stay here, in buildings made of wood and mostly too small for basements more than a few people could hide in. Kaede fell into place ahead of them without a word, though not out of range of the other white-coat.
She readily glanced back when spoken to, at least.]
Kaede. [Pause.] If you're asking for my name.