Northstar Vale there's a road to the righteous, that doesn't lead through hell

Yay! It's okay, don't worry! Hopefully, you feel better soon :<

As the days went on, things within the Vale were settling nicely - albeit without its own personal hiccups, she hasn't seen Yuudai in days and after her encounter with Takeshi, the young Empress was feeling rather down (keeping it vague due to the thread not being done yet!). She was at a loss of what to do with both men, with her situation other than to try and continue on, to keep her head held high and hope for the best.

Ears swiveled toward the borders as a call rang out summoning one of the two current leaders. Despite the internal turmoil, she put on a smile and began her swift journey to where the call had come from. The Empire was to be a place of welcoming, a friendly environment away from the horrors and woe that could be easily found out there beyond their walls. There was no need to come to whoever was summoning them with a face filled with personal worry.

As she approached, a strange-looking creature awaited her. With a swish of her snowy plume, the Empress approached with light paws. Strange was not always terrible, like in this case! Unusual but beautiful all at the same time, the woman who summoned the Empress was exotic looking and beyond anything, Reiko had ever seen in all her travels! Greetings! My name is Reiko Izuka, this is the Reneian Empire, how may I assist you?

Awaiting a response, Reiko couldn't help but take a look at the stranger - scars riddled her lithe frame, she looked tired beyond belief. What could have happened to have caused such a wreck of a wolf to come their way?