When everyone was settling in to do their own things, Naomi's mother would approach me and ask if I could help her. A smile back at her, I said: "Of course, Lady Rin. That sounds like a lovely idea to me. Lead the way." I would then turn back to Naomi and Ayaka with the same soft, warm smile and speak to them: "I am looking forward to the meal, Naomi and Ayaka. Have fun preparing it!" I would then turn back to Naomi's mama and nod. Hopefully, Ryuni would take the hint that Naomi's mother mentioned to me and let the two young females have some alone time together to talk about things. It was good for the youth of the village to build connections in their professional careers absolutely, but it was also important to build friendships to help them grow as individuals. Our world was not getting any easier so any light in the dark was more than welcoming.