"Yes," Kitana smiled, happy to push the...events away for the time being to focus properly. There was much to plan for, to begin reconstruction and with the aided security of the Shokan...it would be an easier affair to do. She could feel Jade's silent, unwavering glances her way to be her own measure of discontent...but Kitana had to ignore it. The health of her people were at stake, Sheeva offered direct help as soon as possible. Meanwhile, her allies in the Earthrealm simply had their own things to worry about...and Kitana understood the need for self sufficiency. So, she did what she had to do.
If that meant being under the Empress-both figuratively, and seemingly literally-, then that's what it meant. She knew that eventually, her unknown little friendship with Sheeva would attract attention. But she was surprised at the first person to question it, or unsurprised at how surprised she was? Sonja Blade had always been quick to understand developing situations outside her Realm, and it wasn't very long after that she had to amuse her company and contact Sheeva.
Edenia was a stark contrast from most Realms, a beautiful paradise that had only recently began to regain that title. Sonya admired the vast gardens, the trickling rivers...the people who seemed to be regaining a measure of happiness in a once stressful moment in their lives. She crossed her arms over her heavy breasts, contained in a tight t-shirt as she furrowed her brow in minor annoyance. Sheeva...of all the people, it had to be her?