[That way sounds pretty elegant enough to Konoha. It makes her expression soften a bit, nodding in agreement as her fingers lace together and squeeze.]

I- I think the same. I know it will take time, but... If we can just recognize the good in each other, what we can accomplish together...

[Maybe she won't see it, not when she was heading deep into the mountains with her new husband, a jinba who had been hurt deeply by wars and still found it somewhat difficult to trust humans... but who had at least learned not to hate them all for the sins of others of their kind. But... surely by the time their children are grown...

When the crow takes wing Konoha is a touch startled just by the sudden movement, following it with her eyes only to blink in surprise when it ends up landing on the comfortable leather perch of her work harness. What he says was sad, but...

She can't help but laugh a little at Shino's overreaction, trying to hide it with her hand.]

I've never had a demon on my back before... or a crow. He's fine.

[A new experience!]