Saeko...blinked. This wasn't the response she'd expected - at all!<br/><br/>"<em>Ninja?</em>" she echoed, quizzically - "All know they're not real."<br/><br/>She bowed from the waist, straightening slowly: "My apologies for startling you - I mean you no harm. I was travelling, and saw your fire from a distance..." Saeko's voice trailed off, to show that she was as confused as he was! Her lovely features were arrayed in careful good nature - as if she had no idea of the reason for his fear. "Please; What happened here?"<br/><br/>Saeko turned her head, taking in the mess all around. "This...Were you attacked? Is there danger on the road?"