Not Exactly "Glamping"

Now that she had time to really think about it, Princess Kiyohime wanted Remus to be with her as she faced her inadequacies. He didn’t judge her, he helped her up when she fell, and he showed her how much he cared. Now Ike hadn’t quite figured out how she personally felt about all of that, but if he helped her when she was weak he was an asset to the Empire because she needed him. Shuriken wasn’t adequate on her own, at least she couldn’t see that herself. She was so much better when she had Remus to support her.

She was a little nervous about inviting him back when she had been so hesitant before, but Remus didn’t leave her waiting. He would join Ashen, and he teased her a little in return, lightening her anxiety and putting her at ease. Despite the joys of camping, he would make the sacrifice to join her home pack. He squeezed her lightly, and she grinned at the joke before he went on softly. What made her change her mind?

The thought intensified the butterflies in her belly. Ike wanted to be honest with him but she wasn’t sure she was ready to admit the reason for her asking yet. She bit her lip and looked back towards the water. "I don’t know, maybe I’m just selfish,” She started off with the premise of her inferiority. "I just feel like you make me better, when I’m with you…” She trailed off, feeling foolish and uncertain she could finish her sentence.

"Speech"