Minutes could have passed by, perhaps hours, before Ariiko opened her eyes once more. Ida worked fast, and thank god she did. Slowly, the ronin turned her head to look at the woman sitting across from her. Her hair was bright, gentle and soft.... just like....
"Starlight," Ariiko murmured. She stared at the woman a bit longer before looking around the room. An inn perhaps? She sat up, and as she did the cold cloth fell from her forehead. She looked down as it fell. Ah, so she was still wearing her armor. It was dirty, and needed polishing that only a few good scrubs of rose water could handle. She looked back at the woman who had brought her to this place. "Did you bring me here?"