An elegant kitsune

You turn your head, and see a woman grinding something with a mortar and pestle. Her auburn hair flows past her neck, ending around her mid back. It frames a mature, yet somehow cute face, spectacles resting on the bridge of her nose. The spectacles slide down her face slightly as she concentrates on her task, her six fox-like tails twitching behind her. Her tails are covered in long, soft looking red fur of a slightly lighter shade than her hair. Moving down from her face, and the tails twitching around it, she has large, round breasts concealed by a curious layered robe, of a make you're unfamiliar with. It emphasizes her curvaceous figure well, though the lower portion of the robe conceals her thighs. As you look the woman over, she takes notice of you.

"Oh, you're awake! Do you feel well enough to speak?" You try to respond, but only manage a rasp. "Oh, what a shame. Here, let me make you some tea to soothe your throat" She leaves the room, and comes back a few minutes later with two steaming cups. She empties the contents of her mortar into one cup, and hands it to you. You grasp at the cup weakly, unable to sit up or raise the cup, "You really were close to ****, weren't you? It was touch and go at first, but at least you're conscious now. Here, let me help you", The fox-girl lifts your head into her lap, leaning it forward, and tilts the cup to your lips. The liquid flows past your lips, soothing your dry, scratched throat. "The herbs should have soothed your throat enough to speak, so why don't you tell me the name of the man I saved?

"John" you rasp, not wanting to speak more than necessary

"Kasumi." She smiles slightly as she introduces herself"Now", she says, "why don't you tell me how you got your leg trapped under a rock?"

You clear your throat a couple of times, and finally manage to croak out, "I'm a courier. I have a parcel to deliver to Harim in the north. The road was blocked by the rock that fell on me. I tried to squeeze past, and dislodged the rock when I slipped. I thought that was it for me, but you seem to have saved me after I passed out. Unless, of course, you're an angel. You're certainly pretty enough.", The fox woman smiles at your compliment, " but I assume your're one of the monster girls I've heard about"

"I am. A kitsune to be exact. In case you were wondering, your pack and parcel are in the other room, along with the rest of your things." , she says, pointing to a door. "You have a nasty break in your leg, so please let me know if you need anything. Your clothes are out drying. They were soaked through with sweat, and covered in dirt" Her words bring your nudity to your attention. You realize that you're completely naked beneath your blankets. "Please, take the rest of the day to rest, and we'll get you standing tomorrow"

You drag yourself up onto an elbow and look into the kitsune's eyes "Thanks, but how can I repay your hospitality? I hate to impose one you"

"No need", She replies, getting up and grabbing a jug from a shelf "you're my guest, so please, just relax. If you want to help out, see how you're feeling tomorrow." You lower yourself, your head sinking back into the pillow your hostess provided you. She opens a door behind you, a cool breeze rolling in, the sound of crickets on the air. She returns shortly, and leaves the jug on the ground next to you with a cup. Smiling, you thank her for the water, and before she's managed to leave the room, sleep takes you.