An ongoing dispute had erupted in the headquarters of Hikaru Kingdom. The dame with wavy pink locks groaned under her breath; light pink eyes peered at whoever spoke. This debate was pretty pointless if you asked Akiyama herself. The topic of discussion was centered around a certain hybrid who made the nearby woods of the reign their home.

Some of the knights suggested banishment, others had a preference for more drastic measures... and at most the wolf was thieving crops to survive? Honestly, he didn't seem like that much of a disruption. At least, not from what Akiyama heard in the midst of chatter. Before things could escalate, the loud thunk of her boot commanded the room to let her speak. "Enough..enough! We cannot act without evidence of malicious intent. We will not put shame on Her Majesty Hanasato's reputation." Whilst rubbing her temples following an exasperated sigh, Mizuki turned her heel. "I'll see it myself." She left no room for protest before taking on this task as a lone knight.

Adrenaline pumped as an abrupt howl made her body jolt right back up. So much for relaxation. It was odd, considering that there was no recollection of there being a pack of wolves. Akiyama gripped onto her blade; she had no intent to inflict harm, but also positioned herself in a way to show that she was on guard.

But that stance didn't last for long as her eyes lingered beyond the tree. Her mature demeanor was faltering at the sight. The hybrid turned out to be... absolutely adorable!? Akiyama could already feel herself becoming charmed by the scruffy male's form. Oh boy. She'd go after anything cute; she had to have anything cute, for it was a fixation. The hilt of her sword clunked to the ground as she eagerly approached. Mizuki couldn't afford to scare the lycan away.

The dame's sudden infatuation on Hinomori and their shared gaze nearly had her in a chokehold. She was totally uncertain on how to speak to Shiho; there could've been a language barrier for all she knew. But one thing for sure was that this wolf was going to be dragged back to the headquarters if it was the last thing Akiyama did.