He nodded a maybe bow in return.

"It'sbeenapleasureAsako-san, Aoi-san."

Trust a Kitsune to remember to address the animal.

"I'msureI'llseeyouaroundsomewherebeforethemiaiends."

He was smiling, while mentally ticking something off a list, or maybe on to a list.

"I'm sure! And I'm always around, somewhere, at least! Take care, Kitsune-sama," she chuckled.

Taking Aoi's reins in her hands, she directed her mount toward the direction of the city and returned on the hike back.

/exit