Northstar Vale A new reason to smile.

To some extent she understood. Keeping the legacy of those that came before - mothers, sisters, grandparents - was a great deal of weight, but yes, she understood the value of such responsibility. It didn't mesh with her own sense of right and wrong, though. A storm surged across Reiko's features as she tried to relay her feelings, but Ibis found her closed-off to them the longer she spoke; as if someone had indoctrinated her in to this different way of thinking. She frowned.

You are an example. You are a fine example of a leader, and of a woman. You can bring life in to the world and that is a great power; that's the legacy you should uphold. The power of creation, the beauty in it, and the beauty in yourself. Ibis spoke from the heart, although it was a bit confusing as she laid it out. You cannot bring shame to your family, Reiko. You're alive and you are bringing children in to the world made out of love - that's amazing, you're amazing.

Had she known how these children had been created, perhaps she would have changed her tune. Reiko's raised brows redirected her energy a moment, though. I'm sorry if I'm being pushy about this. I need you to understand though. You're my best friend and I love you, but don't think I won't smack some sense in to you if its required. That's what a girlfriend is for!

No mention of her little.. adventure. Yet.