The small boy would watch the woman from the shadows. He had snuck into Garred Mach and was careful with his every action to avoid detection. Still something about the woman caught the child's attention. Eyes narrowed a bit as he wanted to approach to study her better but there were too many people. He was without a uniform like other children were and without any armor to attempt to bluff as a soldier. Slowly he would pull the hood of his cloak up, tucked his rusty knife into his belt and went to find a better vantage point.
Sothis was quite the social butterfly. She liked interacting with both students and staff at the monastery. To know them better, to figure out who’s actually trustworthy and who’s not (some staff is very sketchy). But regardless she liked company. Which is why she’s currently in the middle of the busy market. Classes were in session so she couldn’t really bother Byleth, and her children were busy as well. So the market folk were the next best thing.
However, due to the lot of foot traffic, Sothis hadn’t really noticed the child. Which could be better or for worse. She was at a stall that specifically sold teas and nothing but. She surveyed the goods with a hum, and having made her decision of two blends, she decided to retreat into the mostly dining hall to make some. Away from the crowd, and into her own little world. If anything she’ll make enough tea for her kids as a break.