Alyxander could overhear the conversation about Reika , though pretended not to notice. Reika did hear a bit of the beginning though, but tried to hide her feelings about it. Once she heard Kate supporting and defending her being here, though, she was comforted greatly. 'At least all do not think I am the enemy and should be treated as such.' She thought. 'I never wanted to be anyways. 'Twas not my choice.' She and Alyx continued to talk, as he explained where the main rooms were; such as the dining hall, study, and the few other places he knew of. He himself did not know the manor very well either.<br/><br/>When Kate returned, Reika smiled to her, thanking her for her kindness. "Are you sure your father would really let me stay though?" She asked softly. "I mean, I was a prisoner. Would he give me a second chance." "He allowed me shelter here." Alyxander replied gently to her. "Worry not, Reika. Everyone here is welcoming and sweet... well, almost everyone. But don't mind them, as Kate said. Some are untrusting of strangers." Reika smiled, then glanced with a surprised look at Kate as she mentioned decorating her room. "A room of my own? Truly?" She beamed excitedly, holding back from hugging Kate as she really wanted to do. The girl was just so happy to be safe, free and accepted now. This was surely a dream come true for her; freedom from the torment of her former living.