[And here we have a really small cat thing, even if she doesn't look it right now. Seriously, Shijima's like two and a half feet shorter than Rinth, and her deep slouch makes her seem even smaller. When the shield lands and clatters, Shijima jumps, feet all the way off of the ground, and when she turns and sees Rinth, she bristles. Were she formed like a cat right now, she'd be bristling. As it is, her eyes are wide and bright, and - instinctively, since her catty mannerisms aren't generally so pronounced - there's a thin growl coming from her throat. She might start hissing at any moment, never mind Rinth's actual question.]
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