Reika smiles and nods, listening closely to what Kate told her. When she heard the last thing, her gaze flicked to Alyxander, then back to the other girl again. Her mind caught on a question, but she dared not ask it; she didn't want to upset or risk even insulting either of the two. They were her only friends. She didn't want to lose them. 'Harmless cuddling of comfort between them, nothing more.' She told herself within her mind. 'Don't think so judgefully of them.'<br/><br/>Alyxander noticed the curious and questioning look in Reika's eyes, but as she quickly glanced away from him he chose not to question her. He smiled to Kate, showing and reassuring her that he would be fine on his own for a little bit. As she hugged him, he hugged back; very gently, a friendly touch and not too rough or forceful. " 'Tis new for me, yes. But I shall become used to it soon." He answered, gently kissing her on the forehead. "Even easier now that I am within this family and this home. I shall not want to miss out what I have been denied before. I am sure Reika feels the same." He glanced over at her, and she nodded, smiling a bit less though; trying to hide something.<br/><br/>Reika follows Kate to her room and walks in, glancing around the large bedroom with a stunned and pleasantly shocked expression. Never before in her life had she seen such a beauteous room, especially merely a bedroom. Alyxander nods and smiles to Kate as she whispers back to him, bowing playfully with a bright happiness. "I shall look forward to having your company, my lady." As he straightened up, his bangs shifted to reveal his crystal blue eyes, which were glistening beyond any height of happiness he'd ever felt.<br/><br/>Alyx walked off to his room as Kate entered her own and began to help Reika with her bath. He left his door open a bit to show he wasn't asleep and anyone was welcome without worry of disturbing him. He just needed a moment to think, let his mind concentrate on things which had been troubling him currently. They would soon be done and over with though, soon enough forgotten.<br/><br/>Reika watched carefully, having never been taught anything like this; when she'd been allowed baths, it was most often from the river or something similar, never from a tub such as this.<span style="font-style: italic">"How comfortable are you eating with the family? The table setting is formal and is easy to forget what fork is for what food. If you like you may sit next to me and Alyx can sit next to you. I forget at times as well and have to watch how others eat."</span>This made Reika suddenly edgy and she bit her lip. "Would it be alright if... if I eat in my room, alone, for a few days?" She asked softly. "Just until I have learned the ways of this household. Perhaps maybe eat with you and Alyxander?" It was quite obvious the younger girl was uncomfortable around large groups of people, and would take a bit of coaxing to get used to this bustle and fuss.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">"What were you taught in captivity?"</span><br/><br/>Reika diverted her gaze at the question, feeling quite dumb in comparison to all these people already knew that she did not. "Bit of reading and writing, mostly forced training to become a soldier really." She answered truthfully. "I'm not as bright as Alyxander is, truth be told. He was always the smarter one, the tortured one too because. He knew more than was taught to him by our master and mistress."