Sawtooth Spire Minuet

Bright eyes looked over to Vespera's figure as she too slumped down in fatigue, smiling at her comments. Giggling, she poked Vespera with a moist nose playfully. This is our last stop, I promise. Once we are back in the Vale, we can rest. They can rest all they want. There were other packs to visit, but they can wait - mainly she wanted to speak with this one and the one in the willow trees. 

Then, after her song rang through the mountains, her smile slowly faded as Takeshi reminded her that he was here too. At this moment she was happy for Vespera's presence, despite the fatigue. Though Reiko was certain that Takeshi was capable enough on his own to keep her safe... who would keep her safe from his clutches? If she could, the empress to be preferred to have someone else in their presence so she wasn't alone with Takeshi for long. It was like she needed a bodyguard for her own bodyguard. 

With her eyes sweeping the grounds, they eventually found the approaching paws. Climbing up the limbs and into the face, it was the familiarity that brought that smile back. Tail bouncing behind her despite the less than welcoming appearance of the large man. It was the same man she had helped him, with Easy's help of course - though she never caught his name... but never the less. It is good to see you're well. With a deep dip of her head she greeted the man she assumed to be one of Sagtannent's leaders. Firstly I would like to apologize for my entourage, travelling alone is not something I'm comfortable with anymore... I hope you can forgive us. Not wanting to go into details, she kept the reasoning brief - the last thing she needed was for Takeshi to have a reason to double down on his presence around her.