[There is something a bit enchanting about the girl, Ayumu's found. Maybe it's that mysterious quality all soulless shinki seem to have or maybe it's just that this one happens to have the body of an adorable five-year-old girl and Ayumu has a well-known soft spot for cuteness and children. Either way, she's already developing a bit of an attachment for the child. After all, Ayumu always hoped to have children of her own someday. Things might not be happening in any sort of ideal order and under unusual circumstances with equally unusual children but it's happening and well.... it's hard for Ayumu not to just enjoy the opportunity for what it is.

Ayumu's smile widens when Toyo barrels forward to hug Joss with pretty much the same fervor she'd been clinging onto her. The girl doesn't speak at all, instead just silently hugging Joss.]

I told her a little about you earlier and instructed her to think of you as her big brother. I hope you don't mind.

[Those judging from the rather charmed expression on Joss's face, Ayumu doesn't suspect he will. It's honestly a genuine relief. She'd never replace Joss on purpose but he is a nora and it can't hurt to have a little extra help. Besides, not many of the new gods seem to be prepared to work with or care for child shinki and Ayumu's had quite a bit of experience throughout her time here. Children can be a little difficult for others to work with and it seems like others aren't quite sure what to make of soulless shinki, in general. In her own mind, at least, Ayumu's a little better equipped to handle circumstances like this.]