<br/>Akane was rather surprised by the sounds from inside given the hour, but couldn't quite make them out. The appearing woman's haggard state, and the way she seemed to deliberately block view into the house, made Akane a bit concerned or curious. She even, in her mind, went far enough to wonder if the woman were being abused at this very moment.<br/><br/>"I am a lone lady traveler, and was bound for Yoistua for the eve, but as it is dark and I am a lone girl, I was wondering if I please might rest the night." She bowed to the waist.