Lydia knew that this line of discussion could quickly turn into an argument, and though there was a spark in her that wanted to keep going and fight for her position, she knew it was more competitive instinct than her own convictions. Had she not just admitted to herself and to Naomi that she wasn't any kind of philosopher?<br/><br/>Her smile broadened as she put on her friendliest face.<span style="color: Gray">"The air in here is much to relaxing for arguments, I'd say. No reason to spoil a good bath and a good introduction so early, don't you think?"</span><br/>She nodded along as Naomi introduced Tai.<span style="color: Gray">"Well he is lovely to be certain, and I know what you mean by having a Pokemon for a companion. My Kat and I knew each other for years before I left home."</span><br/><br/>Distraction came as the older woman entered the bath leaving towels and clothes for them. Lydia waved cheerily, still unused to the local language, which she not only butchered but drew out the heavier elements of her own foreign accent. The news of the peepholes, however, caught her interest. Why had she not learned of them before? The obvious answer was that most of the men in the village were significantly her senior. This of course led to a spark of alarm. How many of them had spied on her!?<br/><br/>She shook the thoughts away before her smile turned into a somewhat more impish grin and she directed her words to Susan.<br/><span style="color: Gray">"Care to see what company these fine ladies keep? I think I'd like to know what I'm up against before I put on any kind of show for the boys, wouldn't you?"</span><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>