Island Paradise

Once the woman had seen enough, she said so aloud. Ikigai gave a gentle nod and began moving back towards the greenery at the edge of the sand. Soon her paws touched cooler earth than the sun warmed sand and Iki was glad for it. Yes, she liked the warmth of the beach, but she preferred cooler temperatures. Her long fur became overwhelmingly hot at times, she'd noted. During those times, the young princess enjoyed going for a swim. If time didn't allow for a swim, sometimes Iki merely dipped her paws into the pool of the shrine.

"I do hope that your tour was satisfactory," the young lady spoke clearly to her guest. This was her first diplomatic mission, in a sense. Of course she hoped that she'd done well in her task. Silver eyes drifted to Duchess, the crimson corner of one lifting slightly in question.

"Speech"