Jikan followed behind Alistair and Mimi, at first at least. With a bit of time the duo made their way up to the other pair. Mia was still located on Jikan's back, her head resting on Jikan's left shoulder as he strolled up beside Alistair. Being further away from Mimi to allow some personal space.
Jikan side eyed Alistair and Mia softly. She did not like how he was getting dragged into this scolding. For some reason....she just did not like the feeling. Which was odd. Given her age, personality, and experience in life, she normally would not care much if someone had an annoyed or agitated tone....
Mia looked over to Mimi, assuming the question was intended for Alistair, but from the tone of voice that Mimi used along side the look she was getting from Jikan. Well. Mia decided to speak. "If he is done...I am done...", she said in defeated tone before also adding in a whispered sorry.
Jikan turned, walking into a building stand that had fresh fish out. Plopping a coin down Jikan bought a bag of fish before exiting the stand. She patted Mia on the head and let the exceed climb onto her shoulder before giving her one. She spoke to the shop owner. A bit of a struggle since she was not fluent in Joyan. But, she had practiced and studied enough that she could have decent conversations with people and buy stuff. Her more better side of this language was reading and listening....well reading. If someone was speaking Joyan fast enough, even if Jikan knew the words used like they were on the back of her hand, it would take her longer to respond.
Back outside Jikan looked at the signs, reading the names of the building and items on sale inside. Still close by to Alistair and Miriko, she noticed that the dark brown haired artist was only looking into windows and outside of the buildings. She blinked a few times watching this, not sure if the lady was just window shopping or unsure if she was having a hard time. She had a content look on her face though so Jikan assumed all was well.
"Madam, madam", a voice called out from behind them in Joyan. Turning her head back Jikan saw the source of the voice. It was the shop keeper she had bought the fish from. "You forgot your change, you left a lot".
In a slowed speech Jikan spoke. Making sure she articulated the sounds of the language correctly. "Ah...no....I did it on purpose. Tip", she added a wave of the hand motion, to show it was no issue for her and for the man to keep it.
With a bow the man thanked Jikan for her generosity before heading back to his shop.
"Why did you tip that much Jikan?".
"Felt like it".