Northstar Vale Sincerely Yours, From One of Y'all

He had known her past to be troubling. It was evident the night he first met her. She had been so closed off and so angry. Vespera was a different person now. She had changed so much in the couple months that she had lived with them, and founded the Empire. Hearing her story he found he was so proud of her, proud of how far she'd come. She reminded him of Reiko. The Rei before Takeshi. Who was confident, and regal, and happy. He raised his head, his scowl changing slowly into a considering frown. He deliberated.

Before he could properly think over his own response Collision offered his piece of mind. Instantly he could see the loyalty in his gaze. The yellow orbs, recovering their brilliance. Again he was reminded of Reiko. She had ignited the spark that inspired the loyalty Collision was demonstrating. Was he loyal to Reiko still? Of course. Without hesitation he answered the question he had thought. Of course, he still loved her. He would always love her. His frown softened, and he seemed to understand they weren't going to take 'no' as an answer.

A silence fell between them for second, the tension building. When finally Collision broke it, posing one final question. "So the question stands....Manipulation or simple condemnation?"

"Thank you for sharing your story Vespera. A tragic backstory which created the strong Duchess here today. I'm proud of you." He even offered her the faintest upturn of his lips. He then sunk into deep thought, eyes slowly passing between them. Yuudai analyzed them, he analyzed the situation. Before giving a little nod, "Do you have a plan?" He hadn't confirmed his participation, but neither had he denied it. He would here them out, and then think again.