Northstar Vale Greying Tower alone on the sea

While Hiromi groomed her fur and nipped at her ears, Reiko placed her head back onto her paws, resting her chin on the appendages while she took as much joy out of Hiromi's attention as she possibly could despite the conversation at hand. Her eyes were filled with sorrow, a slight pain at the thought. 

He was already tearing them apart, Reiko missed Yuudai's presence more and more, and now with her heat in bloom, she thought about him more so now than ever. Never would she admit that she desired him more so than just a friend, not now, it wasn't right; but no matter how hard she fought it, the desire was there none the less. The desire for a man's touch, to satisfy a new need that burned within her... 

But there was also Takeshi, an ever-looming presence. Certainly, if she were to come across him at this time, it would spell the end of it all, especially if she were caught looking for Yuudai or any other man knowing him.

It would be against our code. A new beginning, where everyone has a fresh start... and - She loathed the words that would soon come after. It would fulfill my parent's wishes. Even in their passing, perhaps she could honor them by at least keeping Takeshi around... to give him a chance. She couldn't come around to marrying the man, she hoped he'd move on from that at least. I can only hope he forgot about our betrothal.