In over the past Two years, Aurelia had grown a lot from how Jikan found her. Going from the boney malnutritious person who acted on instincts, to a well fed well cared for person that was able to not worry about if their next meal would come. Now, she grew into herself, her body looking its aged, strong, had proper hygiene. She was good. And hopefully happy.
That was the physical aspect, there was still the mental aspects of Aurelia. Yes she had manners now, and a calmness, and self control. But Jikan was still working on raising her into her own personhood. That was a lot to try to catch up on with her being 17 now and being alone for Illumin knows how long. But, as Aurelia's Mother now, that would be the task she would take on.
Once Aurelia was outside Jikan looked at her. One of the few people who in regards to Jikan, could get a soft gaze. Reaching out Jikan pat Aurelia's head softly, a short sweet smile coming upon Jikan's face as she did so, before turning towards the road that would lead to their destination. "Come along dear".
The road was ride and clear of distraction. It was an earthy trail but one that was indeed kept up with some individual mantaince. After a little time before they would arrive to the village that the meeting would be held in. Jikan would ask Aurelia a question starting to attempt to make this a mission together a learning experience. "Aurelia, when it comes to a lineage of people there is always the history to keep in mind. The good, the bad, and the grey. History, stories, and actions sum up the people on a general level. But it is also the subconscious level, within each person and the group as a whole to look out for as well. From the mission details, is there anything you can decipher about the group and individuals we will see today?".
Jikan looked forward to hearing her daughters ideas. Critical thinking and analysis, as small as it may seem on this level of a job, was still good to think about and use.
Wc: 369
Twc: 519 / 700