Northstar Vale The Boy Who Lived

The Duchess could feel her heartstrings break loose of their hold and dangle down like a rag doll. The news was broken to Hiromi and as expected, she didn't take it well and Vespera really couldn't handle the emotional turmoil that came with it. The poor woman broke down in denial, with her words tearing Vespera's heart one by one, oh god Hiromi.. Please don't make this harder than it already is! The dark woman drew a quick breath to collect herself and prevent her tears from streaming out of her orbs, so to prevent this action, she closed her eyes and turned her head away from the action.

The words of Reiko came striking into her ears, she didn't want to hear the Empress and her bullshit. Why Reiko? Why let this man take over your life and make stupid decisions without your input? Why did you just stand there! The cloaked woman so badly wanted to scream at her, but she figured the "loss" of the samurai was enough punishment. Yuudai's fake death would be a lesson to Reiko that if she doesn't pull it together this poor excuse of a wolf would continue hurting others, and Reiko has a duty to protect her people and she isn't.

Hiromi would place herself on Collision and the noble guard would try to soothe her, but he turned to Vespera and asked if she could take care of Hiromi. The Duchess opened her eyes and nodded, and without saying a word, she moved towards Hiromi and placed her muzzle against the woman's cheek. She was trying to be comforting by doing a soft gesture, but she had no idea if it would be enough. Pretty soon, Collision called out to Reiko and advised that she shouldn't let this man get her killed which Vespera agreed with. The dark woman turned her head and looked at the Empress as she took her leave, her eyes less angry but still disappointed.