She felt him before she heard him. He found her.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">There’s never a moment’s rest around here. Who knew you’d have gained so many enemies upon your return.<br/></span><br/>She stopped walking but she didn't move towards him. She needed the space otherwise she would get wrapped in his charm and mystery. Speaking slowly and calmly she replied, “I once visited the lovely house of Lord Chikage Kazama many moons ago. I was reckless and unfeeling. Then, I had many enemies as well.” Pausing she smiled, “But there are far fewer enemies this time. The only thing I fear is that I have dishonored you.” She was quiet for moment but quickly added on. “I have learned of suffering my Lord. I have learned much since the last time I was in your home.” She turned to look at him. “I do not hate Kyo-sama. I respect him. How could I not? He has helped defend what is most precious to me. However he does not agree with me becoming your bride.”<br/><br/>Looking downwards at the soft grass under her feet she mentioned quietly. “It makes me wonder… how many more will oppose to our joining? If your people do not find me to be a fitting bride… can I really marry you so freely? Perhaps we rushed this but what’s done is done. I can’t imagine being… away from you again.” Lifting her hands she moved her palms up to her view. “I can still feel the steel constantly grating into my skin. My world… has been greatly changed.”<br/><br/>And despite all of this she only cared for his approval.<br/><br/>“I didn’t want to make a scene so I left. I didn’t want to disappoint you.” Her fists clenched. “I couldn’t stand it!” She nearly shouted. “I will not be treated as if I am some low class vermin of a demon! I could rip them all to shreds… with my bare hands. I ask for respect when in reality I could demand it. I want their trust. I cannot give us the life we deserve nor you’re Kingdom without a house working together.”<br/><br/>She growled darkly her fangs lengthening a bit in her fury. “If I am to be your Lady, I cannot stand for people’s ignorance. Demons are suffering enough… why would we choose to fight amongst ourselves? Divided we are fodder. I can gain the trust of the people but I will not stand for poorly thought out hatred towards me.”<br/><br/>He did not want to see her lose her finesse with those around her. She had the power to demand submission of them. Something her lover was already familiar with.<br/><br/>“So I spoke out. Now I fear I have caused an unneeded rift in your house. The only thing I wonder… is if you have come to punish me… and if I have disappointed you.”<br/><br/>Looking down at the ground she waited the judgment of her Lord. If she was to be his Lady there were certain things she had to do. And submitting to him when she had caused trouble… was one of those things.