Remi opened her eyes and stared into the still burning pyre. She knew she was strong on her own, but with Gyuuki...

Gyuuki was wise. Not as wise as her Mamma, but she considered his counsel. She'd still talk it over with her Mamma, but she believed that she'd do as he said she should: she'd tell her Empress of the new development. Or...she'd try. She might meet Odiah to translate...