Blackfeather Woods 負けるが勝ち

kaede's presence is one of brief disturb. she is unable to hide the compelling color of her eyes, but she veils the intention of her gaze behind ceramic serenity.

"shinjou hirohiko. the pleasure is mine. lorroakan, perhaps we will be companions." she thinks the boy will not understand her, and lifts her eyes only when the samurai and his warrior move away.

lady kaede contorts herself into this new role. she offers lorroakan a small smile, one more open than any she had given masa-sama or shinjou. 

but there would be no more words. she does not know any tongue but her own, and she is not certain that the pretty young man wants to speak with her.