Kaede had been quiet for a while. The Demon Slayer's comment irked her, if she could go all growly and aggressive then she had no right seeing her down. In any case the tensions had died down for the moment, although it seemed Noriaki was determined to get herself killed. Had she really been like this her whole life? How was she still breathing? She was flirting so viciously and brazenly to everyone around her and yet also demeaning them with her words in the process. Kaede would guess that her bed was often empty. The smoothe curve of a smile touched her lips as she began thinking of all the wonderful torturing things she could do to this girl. Dominate her, tie her up and taunt her for hours. She get a very sudden desire to see her crying and whimpering while under Kaede's complete control. She chuckled maliciously to herself and her aura of malicious and sadistic intent towards Noriaki emanated from her like a thick fog. The manic grin she used to return the blown kiss from the peacock would make Noriaki very aware of her cruel intent. 

However once the little bird had seen her thoughts, Kaede returned to her attentive demeanor. It seemed Asuka found these dealings amusing and Kaede had to agree, watching one of their number throw and catch their sword [i]in the sheathe[/i]. It was certainly impressive and upon further observance Kaede realised she had heard of this warrior as well. One armed rang alot of bells and her general scarred yet elegant appearance brought about recognition. 'The demon of Satsuma' this girl who had taken on an entire army alone. It was a feat Kaede had heard about for weeks afterwards. She was known as a beserker, somehow able to carry a sword of that size with just one arm and akin to a demon on the battlefield. Another comrade she was glad wasnt her enemy. 

Her attention was drawn by the Prince addressing them, his speech was shady and clipped to Kaede's ears. It didnt put her off the trip but it put her off him entirely, men who wore masks while speaking to their own family were definitely not to be trusted. Her brow lowered in disapproval but said nothing. She would judge for herself what to do or what was best for the fate of Japan once they got there, she wasn't going to listen to the word of this Princeling who was hiding things from his sister.