"Not at all," she reassures, her tail swishing happily behind her. It may incidentally knock another sheep in the face, but they seem to take it in reasonable stride. "It's nice to see new faces around the farm!"

And it is. That the Gardsbruks have become more open to visitors, locals and the Summoned alike, has made quite the difference. She understands that no small part of it stemmed from shame they felt given the state the homestead had become, but it is with help that it's begun to look something like its former self.

"Hmm, I suppose I am for the day, though this isn't my usual post."

That's reassuring, isn't it? Himeka beckons another ewe forward.

"Would you like to try? This one is pretty friendly."