Northstar Vale Greying Tower alone on the sea

yep, she had not caught her growl of displeasure in time. Well that was just great, she had to get herself together. What was she going to do, growl at everyone that looked at Reiko? Wait, why was she thinking this way? The girl shook her head only to stop her movements when she touched her, nuzzling under her chin in a comforting gesture. 

What was bothering her, well the man she was betrothed to. Why did that old tie have to stand now that their parents were no longer of this world, what carry did it have here? Did her friend even like him, or was she just being nice and allowing him to take the role he was promised when they were children?  "It is nothing.. except.." she closed her champagne colored eyes as she took in a deep breath, holding back another growl.  "Do you like Takashi?" There she asked, finally.