Northstar Vale A new reason to smile.

Ibis quieted when she saw the pinched look on her friend's face. She studied her intently, and cupped her ears forward to listen as things were explained. It baffled her a little that Reiko would be embarrassed about loving two men; it was a far cry from what she had just gone through herself, of which Ibis didn't feel a lick of guilt. What was there to be guilty about? But she would keep her secret - of course she would!

Still, Ibis was concerned. Why keep him a secret when he could be your mate? Does he -- does he know you might carry his kids? Her cheeks flushed; more because she was suddenly running all her own adventures through her mind and wondering if maybe she would have the same result. Reiko, there's nothing wrong with enjoying your body, on your terms. If you wanted to share with one man or many, or even with women - who cares? It makes you happy, so do it. Ibis was smiling as she concluded this, hoping Reiko wouldn't catch on to the hitch in her voice when she swapped genders.

To carry through that, she added: I mean, I think I have you beat anyway.