“<Be careful, Father .   We don’t know everything about these two . >” “<But Shadow - Tail, since when did someone know everything about us?>” Shadow - Tip smiled and slowly walked off where his son came from .   He thought about following his elder father just in case, but his duty to him was greater than his concern, and took off in another direction to shake off his trail . ------------------------- Unlike his more spirited son, the nine - tailed elder fox didn’t jump around in vain attempts not to be found .   His nose drew him closer to the smaller one, discerning her as a mere inquisitive child .   So he made attempts to draw attention to himself, walking upright and inattentive, his staff ringing out above the din of the forest announcing himself to the world .   As he walked, he noted the strange creatures — strange at least to him — occupying the island before his family was dumped there by that kami attack .   A dragon - like snake sunning on a rock here, a multicolor feathered bird flying past him there, a lizard - like being in a tree returning Shadow - Tip’s fascinated expression . He appeared completely occupied by his surroundings when his swiveling ears detected the child’s steps, almost as quiet as his .   He noted that this one has tracking skills that could rival those of the kitsune - bito .   He also caught her scent, finding her as a child of the woods, ancient woods, many woods, it’s almost as if she was at one with this forest .   He also sensed her curiosity, that she saw what she thought was a white blur and a strange voice, and decided to investigate .