Ageha, forgetting her... infatuation with Hanami for the moment, turned to look in the direction of the woman's subtle motion. Mizuki-san? Ageha's eyes grew large. Before she had time to apologize to the princess, Hanami-san walked over closer to Ageha causing her to stop mid-bow. She looked up at the black haired woman. She straightened at Hanami-san's words. A true smile formed on her face at the woman's kind words. [b]"Thank you. I expect that much from this. By no means did I expect it to be easy."[/b] She replied, looking around at the group. No... it would definitely be a long journey. 

When she looked back Hanami was face to face with her and Ageha could feel the warmth enter her cheeks. She was sure she was clear up to her ears. She felt the woman place something on her head. She lifted her hand to feel for it. Flowers? She looked up at the woman, confused, and notice her smile. Again, she felt her heart flutter. No, no, no... She swallowed before squirming a bit. [b]"T-Thank you."[/b] She stuttered. She felt like a small child next to the woman even if she were taller. Her gaze fell back to the ground once again. [i]I need... to get my act together.[/i] She thought, telling herself. She took a deep shuddering breath but it didn't help. What was she feeling for this woman? She was certain that she liked her, that much was for sure. But why? Just because she was... beautiful? Ageha looked down at the woman. Ageha felt bad for liking the woman based on her appearance but the woman was also very kind and.. warm. Something Ageha hadn't had for awhile. There was a kind woman at the brothel that had been that source of warmth for her. She was the main reason why Ageha was able to maintain her sanity... the warmth of a woman's touch. Ageha was blushing again. Thoughts, thoughts she shouldn't have, were running through her head.