[center] Kai stepped off the bus, one bag in each hand as he stopped on the sidewalk with the others and looked at the street around them. It seemed peaceful enough, he should be able to get plenty of writing done here. Pleased with what he saw, Kai looked down at his younger sister who stood beside him. The look on her face was one of pure joy, and Kai felt himself smile as he realized how happy she must be. He was glad that she was so happy, she deserved it after everything she'd been through. 

Looking up at the house, Kai's eyebrows furrowed as he thought about what the inside would look like. He hoped the girls didn't try to decorate everything in pink and ribbons, as he was sure Mai would attempt to do so. He didn't know if he could stand living in a link palace for the next few years. But he was sure that he would handle it like he handled most things, with a bit tongue and silence. Kai wasn't one for confrontation. Sure, he would out up a good fight if challenged by another member of the Zodiac. He has years of martial arts training to prove it. But he preferred not to fight, not to argue. He was just too peaceful a person for all that. 

[color=yellow] "It's so pretty," [/color] Mai said in a soft voice, her hands clasped in front of her and a giant smile on her face. 

Kai looked down at her and smiled happily, before turning his head to look at Kazuo. The older Sohma had the key held out in his hand, offering it to Mai so she could unlock the door and they could see their new house from the inside. Kai felt a sense of gratitude towards the other man, glad he offered Mai the key since he knew that would please her greatly. 

Just as Kai pictured, Mai grabbed the key with a high pitched squeal as she bounced on the balls of her feet. Before he had a chance to say anything, he noticed that not only had Aiko taken back her bag, but he'd been too distracted to notice it was gone until now. As Kai looked at Aiko for a brief moment, Mai raced up the stairs and unlocked the door. [color=yellow] "Come on guys! It's so pretty!" [/color] she yelled at them. 

Kai shook his head, a smile still on his face as he moved to stand next to Aiko. [color=red] "I can help you take your bag to your room if you like," [/color] He said and then shrugged one shoulder [color=red] "But I also know you like to do those kind of things yourself. So how about I make us lunch instead? Is everyone okay with rice balls?" [/color] [/center]