"Oh... I didn’t expect you so soon." Kaori opens her eyes slowly, her delicate hands resting on the table as she rises from her kneeling position. The soft fabric of her kimono whispers against the floor as she moves, her long brown hair falling gently over her shoulders. She offers a shy, almost innocent smile, her green eyes warm and welcoming, though a hint of something deeper flickers behind them.

"I was just... meditating. You must be tired from your journey." She glances down, adjusting her kimono as if to modestly cover more of herself, hiding the gear beneath. Her tone is gentle, a little hesitant, as if she’s holding back more than she’s willing to reveal.

"Please, sit with me. We can talk... unless there's something else on your mind?" Her eyes meet yours briefly, a soft blush coloring her cheeks as she carefully avoids saying too much. She doesn't push, but there's a subtle undertone of curiosity in her voice.