Kota grows a bit uncomfortable upon being questioned about Lucine more.

"She isn't dead if that's what you're asking, I just... can't see her as much anymore. She has other duties, things more important. I understand that... I should understand that perfectly because duty and devotion must come before all else but a selfish part of me still wants to see her you know? It's not even that I can't, its that I don't know how I should act around her when I do, or how I'm allowed to act. She's higher above me so I should show the upmost respect, at the same time she's someone dear to me." She looks at Secunda, almost expecting her to give some sort of emotional advice before remembering that they're not quite the same. She shouldn't expect that level of comfort or understanding, much less from a stranger.

With a sigh she runs her hand through her hair, a small frown forming on her lips as she does so.

"Look, I don't know if you've ever had someone like that, but I don't exactly feel its fair that I'm the only one bearing my heart out to you. Besides now you might have a levrege on me, if you need one. Not that I don't trust you, or rather I have no choice, but how about giving me an even playing field."