<div class="floatleft">(http://i60.tinypic.com/1c87q.jpg)</div>Asahina Reiko (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=261269.msg12891726#msg12891726)<br/><br/>As more of the samurai join the conversation, Reiko's expression brightens further, although still stopping short of an actual smile, of course.  Still, it was nice to see that some of the friendly chatter that she was used to back home could be repeated with these samurai from all over, who she'd never met before.  A heartening start, at the very least.  She does give the tiniest of laughs at Hana's joke, however, fingers covering her lips once more.  "Mmmm."  She nods agreement as the woman mentions how few differences there were, something she had just been noticing herself.<br/><br/>Her elegant eyebrows go up at the newest introduction.  "Ah, a Sparrow!  It is a pleasure, Suzume-san.  This one is Asahina Reiko."  She says, inclining her head one more time.  Though a minor clan, the Sparrow did have an ancient connection to the Crane.<br/><br/>"I hope you do not mind me saying, I feel just a little relieved to not be the only one traveling outside of my lands for the first time."  Reiko says, addressing the friendly Crab and the Scorpion.  Her lips twist.  "Although... perhaps it would have been fortuitous to meet someone who knew the area well, also."  Reiko glances through her lashes at the formerly submerged woman.  She looked rather like a Lion.  And had the manner of one, too.