Yamato stopped when a strange woman approached, only to shy away when she crouched down and reached out towards him. People never touched him, and he would hardly have it start now with a complete stranger. Who was this woman? Yamato's gaze flickered about him, as if to make sure it was just her, and not some sort of trap to lure him into a more isolated location.

Children would trust females more than a strange male. A child would be coaxed by a strange woman. Yamato was above that though.

Cerberus was quiet and still behind, the beast's hot breath ruffling his hair from how close it was. It was comforting.

"...who are you?"