Gregory
"Don't get in over your head Senri. I'm only considering it."

*The maid responded in her standard sharp tone. Her heels clack against the stone floor as she steps on to her next destination. She pondered Senri's offer, figuring she could probe enough out of her to satisfy any curiosity in three questions.*

"Fine. For my first question... The last time we met, by the fire. You... I saw you change, only for a moment. You had horns, like a proper Oni, and looked quite frankly terrifying. What was that all about?"
Michele
"Mhm, that's good enough for me."

The larger oni grinned in satisfaction as she followed along, her footfalls slowing down to match Raylen's pace. It would take a few moments for the question to sink in, and the moment it did —

"...Oh." She blanched. "I'm sorry. It must have been quite unpleasant to witness." She would glance at the people walking by and hesitated some more.

"That's my real appearance." Senri eventually admitted. "It's not my best look, so I hid it away. Still, it shows up whenever I lose my calm."
Gregory
*Lose her calm? Had she lost her calm in that moment...? She couldn't place what was exactly said at that time. Apparently it was enough to make her lose her edge though.*
"Oh. I see. I apologize for dragging it up then... Ahem." 

*Raylen cleared her throat and glanced around again. This time she sauntered over to an herb stand, a collection of different spices and seasonings on display. She took a dozen of each in the exchange.*
"I must have started too strong there... Let's try something simpler. You said you don't live here, correct? Where do you live then, and why do I keep running into you?"
Michele
"Don't be. It's a failing on my part."

Even so, her expression was one of relief as she watched Raylen purchase herbs, even more so when the next question was posited.

"Strictly speaking, my residence is back in Keguntan, at the family estate. Over here, I just camp out in the wild. I'm also on the road a lot, but recently I've been sticking around these parts because of that upcoming event. You know, the uh... Atterbek Tournament?" That was probably not it. "As for why we've met quite a few times now, I honestly have no idea, but I'll like to think it's fate."

Having said that line, she grinned.