"Because even something as fleeting as a trophy is kept in a loving and safe place, and baring one's self to the world is to be left for lovers and husbands," Iku spoke her own mind though that last word was tinged with more than a little tenseness.  Hiro's words weighed on her mind, however.  There was a certain bonding experience and innocence in sharing themselves here.<br/><br/>She breathed a sigh that was tinged with just a little tension.  In one respect, she was glad that Ume was not laughing out loud or insulting her, but on the other hand she had a feeling that the catgirl was waiting to exploit this new weakness.<br/><br/>She looks towards the direction Hiro spoke from and plastered a diplomatic smile on her face.  "I admit it: I wear this blindfold only for my comfort with the light.  If you wish to remove yours, Hiro, I will judge you no more than Ume will.  We are all comrades here.  We have bled together, and we may well die together.  You seeing me is nothing for me..."<br/><br/>Just the shortest pause.<br/><br/>"To be ashamed of." She finished and exhaled softly.