Northstar Vale You're different from the rest, sister

It was hard to listen to Hime, not only for her biting tone but the fact that she kept sounding right. Like everything she said was like gospel rather than something Reiko could blatantly see as a devious plot to ruin their home. Again and again she made it clear that all she wanted to do was help and nothing more - but even Reiko would have to see it for it to be true. She only hoped not to see anything that would prove Hime's intentions were anything but good. As Hime drew back, Reiko felt like she could breathe again - completely unaware that she was holding her breath at all for the brief moment she was! 

Isn't that what leaders are to do? Care for their followers? Already she knew Hime would deny that, but Reiko knew, deep in her, that she was right. It was the only way to be a good leader, it was to ensure everyone was fed, safe, and happy. .. okay. It was only now that she finally relented. Accepting Hime's help no matter how off it made her feel, no matter how much her instincts screamed not to.

But only until they are weaned. After that, you need to step down. I'd be happy for you to remain as a princess, as my sister... but we have enough leaders. A part of her told her Hime wouldn't accept that, but she tried regardless... Hime was blood after all, and she had to offer something in return than to just throw her down to a regular noble rank after all this help she would do in the near future.