The small group that laid in hiding discussed the situation for a moment. This man surely didn't look like they had imagined the expected messenger. But he seemed to want to stay at least for a while, and this could endanger their whole plans. The quiet exchange of words lasted a few more moments, before it was decided that Kumiko should find out who the man was, what he wanted and if he would be a problem.
Kumiko adjusted the two swords on her back so that they would be completely covered by her cloak. Then, after ensuring that the concealment would persist, Kumiko left their hiding place and walked along the alleyway. She drew her cloak tighter to her and looked around seemingly anxious. When she came near the man, she first appeared to just walk past him, but then turned to him startled as if she had noticed him just now.
First she hesitated for a moment and looked at him kind of frightened, but then she addressed him carefully: "Oh, hello there, good man. I hardly didn't notice you."
She looked around like searching for something. "Sorry, but... do you maybe know, where exactly I am? I think I am lost a bit. I seem to have taken a wrong turn somewhere."