Sam huffed softly, amused, and smiled as she shifted out of her crouch to sit. It seemed best to be comfortable, since the conversation could continue for some time.

"Yeah." The word 'witch' seemed to be a cause for concern, curiosity, or a combination, but since Akito didn't seem to be worried by identifying her, all was well enough, even with one important point to address. "And I swear I'm not the sort who has a gingerbread house way out in the woods."