[ Perhaps it is wiser to show suspicion, and if she had voiced it, Akua would have told her that it was logical to do so. Especially with her. There are plenty of do-gooders about that will do such things for free, of course, but Akua learned probably the most important lesson someone of her... villainous disposition could learn.

The power of friendship, so she's weirdly into building relationships, whereas a few years ago, she may not have. Which is why she straightened, and looked upward, as if she's reading something from the air above her head. ]

Hah, I've always found cloaks to be... substandard for protection. [ It's with an odd little smile, like a joke to herself! ]

Let's see, I believe if I tether --

[ A quick evaluation, looking upward, before -- ]

There.

[ The air shifts above her, as if there is a small gathering of clouds, like they have drawn moisture out of the air itself. It's no manipulation of Night, but with her sorcery, she can create clouds with a little bit of clever calculations. ]

It will at least hold long enough for us to find something a touch more suitable.