Reika stiffened a little as Kate tilted her chin up, nearly wincing away; not that she was scared of the girl, just caught off guard. She wasn't used to being touched so gently. As Kate spoke, Reika listened, smiling a bit and nodding. Hugging lightly back as she was hugged.<span style="font-style: italic">"Go let Alyx see you."</span>The girl nodded, pulling back before walking over towards the door. Pulling it open, she paused for a second, glancing back at Kate. "Thank you, again. Can never say that enough."<br/><br/>After pulling the door closed behind her, Reika walked over towards Alyxander's room; he had pointed it out earlier while they had been trying to figure out which room would be hers. The lights were off and the room silent and dark. "Alyxander?" She called softly as she pushed open the door a bit, peeking in. His response was quick. "Kate?" Reika nearly winced; did he think so little of her that he would instantly assume it was Kate? Didn't he recognize her voice? "No, 'tis Reika." "Oh." There was a tone of slight disappointment in his answer, and it was equally as harsh to the girl.<br/><br/>Alyxander had looked over to the doorway the moment he heard a voice call his name. He'd been waiting for Kate, wanting to tell her something. When he found it was Reika, he was only slightly disappointed. It wasn't because he didn't want her around or didn't want to see her; Reika wasn't the problem at all. Alyx sat up a bit, sensing slightly hidden sadness. "You can come in, Reika. No need to just stand there." "No, 'tis fine. I see I'm not who you were awaiting. I'll come back later, if you wish. Or just leave, if it would so please you." He could practically hear the hurt and tears in her voice, and as she tried to turn and leave Alyx was instantly at her side. "Reika, that's not what this is. I just was expecting Kate is all. Please don't be upset."<br/><br/>A few tears had fallen from Reika's eyes. She felt like she was worthless to him now, like she didn't matter. He only cared for Kate. "I'm not Kate. So please, let go of me." Alyx had gently grabbed her wrist to keep her from leaving. The girl avoided his gaze, whimpering softly and wincing as she felt his hand brush her slightly damp hair behind her ear. "You are not Kate. This I know, Reika. I only mistook you for her at first because all this time here she was the only visitor I ever got. I have not gotten used to you being around." Reika winced, and the boy pulled back a little with a soft whine of his own.  Poor Alyx was confused, not knowing what he'd done wrong. It had been a tiny, honest mistake. "Reika, please... don't be upset with me. You're my best friend."