Greet the mouse.

Just like back in Tolis, she's dressed in a short, dark orange dress with a tight belt around her waist. The hem of her dress wafts in the breeze, as does the end of her scarf which hangs around her neck. As she watches uncomfortably, she fidgets with the goggles around her forehead. Though you've never seen a squeakin other than her, she's an adorable girl--grey hair despite her youth, big round rodent ears, and a long tail snakes out from a hole cut into the back of her attire. Her skin is usually so pale you could mistake it for a mouse's fur, though right now her face isn't white at all.

Finally, she clears her throat to try to get someone's attention. It must be difficult for someone of her height, so you understand her frustration. Stax doesn't seem to have that issue so much, but she's also far more loud and cocky than anyone else you've met at that size... except maybe Delphi, but she's far smaller.

Dajy stands you straight up again. She tickles down your neck as she maneuvers behind you--hands massaging over your shoulders. When she speaks, you can feel her warm breath tingle against your neck. "You better not leave a girl waiting, sweet Kyle. The poor thing wants your attention."

"R-Right. Sorry. What's up, Mina?" you ask.

"Sorry, but I just have some information you'd likely wanna hear."

"Go ahead."

She clears her throat. "I received word from Rose. The secret passage has been appropriately collapsed, and it's her request that I remain here for the time being. I was told to join your ranks and serve as an agent of Shadow Garden here in your land. That way we can communicate back and forth."

"Is that what you want?"

"I... I didn't expect you to ask me that. Honestly, I don't mind. I think it could be fun."

"Then welcome to Castle Phoenix officially, Mina. You're an artificer, right? That's an invaluable skill. We have a smithy here called Laira, and the two of you might be able to do amazing things together. She can make magic weapons, but I figure you can make all sorts of things."

She smiles--excitement in her eyes. "That's right! Tinkering is what I love. Actually, I already took a look at your scrying mirror."

"So you did that before asking to join?"

Mina scratches the back of her head. "Hehe. Well, your friends insisted. They told me you were worried it was trapped in some way, but nope. That thing is an incredible creation, but it does only one thing. Link to one of its sister mirrors to have a long distance conversation."

"So what kind of things have you made?"

It seems she's really enjoying being asked about her passion. "All sorts of things! I love to create. See I managed to make those tunnels rather easily because of the drills I designed myself. I'll make sure to show you better examples sometime. But I make sure I'm always equipped and ready," she says as she smacks the pouches at her side.

When she does, a loud buzzing is heard from inside one. Mina's face lights up red, and she frantically digs through to shut something off.

You're not sure if it's Kitty Sense or not, but Dajy doesn't even need to say anything. You can feel her words behind you.