Before Ariiko could respond, a sharp, burning sensation set her insides aflame. Her eyes closed and she held her forehead in her palm for a moment. 

[i]"Travel with the half demon,"[/i] Ida hissed into her ear. [i]"Do it or I BURN you alive."[/i] 

Ariiko sat up, biting the inside of her cheek in pain. "Please," Ariiko murmured to Noriaki. "It's my utmost wish that you complete your journey now before we embark alone. I need them to see your worth... your value." Her tongue felt like it was crawling with bugs and a shiver ran down her spine. As soon as the words were out though her body relaxed, the burning and crawling sensation was gone, leaving Ariiko to sigh in relief.