Emberflame Ridge Circle Check

"Hello!" The word caused Reiko to turn around, quickly placing herself between the stranger and Sativa protectively. She didn't growl or snarl, no, instead she watched the individual with care. She looked friendly, the wave of her tail and sweet smile indicated so, but again, the young exiled princess had a hard time trusting anyone lately. No matter how friendly they seemed. It always felt as if there was something more behind their kind words and actions, something secretly selfish. 

It took a moment, but eventually, she calmed. Ibis, is it not? And what felt like an eternity since the last time she smiled, her face lit up with the familiar figure of the young lady. She was not a friend, but neither was she foe.  She was the lost female that came to Kaistleoki a while ago, the one who left to look for her brother. Reiko's mind wandered to the thought, wondering if Ibis did indeed find her brother after leaving Kaistleoki's borders. That would be a future question, for now, she relished in seeing anyone familiar, even if it was only a little.

Behind her, her tail swished softly in return, unable to completely snuff her excitement.