Hironori let Akito ponder his offer as he drifted through the large room. He couldn't possibly know what the male was thinking, whether he hated the idea, whether he liked it, or if he was simply going along for the ride. The prince figured he'd find out sooner or later if Akito ever decided to open up. They'd cross that bridge when they got to it. Hearing Akito deny his offer made him surprised. He assumed he would jump at the offer to be left alone. "I don't. Everything today was focused on getting acquainted with you and the general. My schedule is- I don't have a schedule actually. . .It's a palace, there's lots of things to do- and ironically there isn't much to do at all. . ." He pondered his own complexity until Akito spoke.
The prince waved his hand dismissively. "As I told you, I'm fine. You're fine. There was no reason to gain unnecessary attention." Hiro gave a rather confused look when he explained that he would work hard not to do it again. "How hard do you have to work to not freak out?" It was sort of mumbled but still audible, and once again he waved his hand dismissively. "Again, with the schedules. You just might be terrified for awhile." He gave a small laugh before continuing. "Well, I can start your schedule with the basics. One thing set in stone is the meal times. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner." He gave him the appropriate times before mentioning, "Though the servants may just give you a nice little bell to wake you if you sleep too long or if you want to be woken up. I've had my share of being woken, so it's no problem if you wake late. I do it often."
He pushed off against the wall and took a seat on the bed. It was soft and comfortable, just like his own, making press against the cushions a bit. "Oh, you can schedule your baths. Just tell one of the servants to have it ready at a certain time every day. Then, yeah, scheduled." He nodded, turning to watch Akito again. He returned the smile with one of his own. "Well, of course. I couldn't just leave you stranded in the halls. That would be quite rude of me."
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Enasi's flush deepened as Starla appeared and gave her two cents. "St-Starla!?" He exclaimed in a practically squeaky manner, only to focus on Crios as he looked at him. "I'm perfectly fine, energywise that is. I mean, I still have this hole. . . Anyhow, I'm perfectly fine." He shrugged before looking up at Crios and then Harper. "Made out of love?" Enasi echoed before looking down at his palms and recalling the whole scene. "Well. . .when he finally managed to speak he told me 'I don't know whether to kill you or make love to you, but I do know I love you and I'm never letting you go. The Powers be damned!'" The blush rose again and Enasi ran fingers through his hair. "And. . .well, after a bit the. . .latter happened." Cho seemed to find it all too amusing and was giggling away, making Enasi just a tad bit more flushed.
Harper cleared his throat, still surprised, but in a more stable position to speak. Even still, he was unsure of what to say. "Um, wow. Well. . . You aren't hurt, and that's what matters." Crios gave a look of interest considering Harper managed not to explode. Enasi smiled and nodded before adding on, with his attention to Crios.
"If anything is wrong, it's that I'm still laying here." The doctor rolled his eyes and started to speak, until Starla spoke up. She leaned against the foot of the bed.
"You can't really expect to be up and moving after a hit like that? You must really be loopy or just really crazy." Finn's eyes widened for a brief moment and he lightly nudged her. Their moment of eye contact, explained to Starla how rude that was. "Oh, well I meant in respectfully of course. I'm just saying, you're probably going to be in bed for sometime. I mean, even Night is in better shape than you- and he's stuck in our realm." Finn really didn't understand how his sister could ramble so much, but here she was doing just that. "And why the hell would you do something so insane anyway!? I can think of almost ten different scenarios to have prevented you from getting injured. Some even include Seishu not getting injured too!" Finn, meanwhile seemed to be giving everyone apologetic looks for Starla's behavior. It was something he did quite often. . .
Cho smiled and collected the empty plates after everyone had been finished. "Well I say it doesn't matter his reason! Besides, it was obviously in the name of love!" He walked over and gently hugged his guardian, sharing more of his abundant positive energy before waving to the rest of them and walking out. He made a stop by Seishu's room in order to collect the plates he left and giggle and tell the guardian how cute of a couple they were.
Rue on the other hand had managed to escape Rasha's hold, and after a bit more play fighting, Rue sat and explained his newfound abilities to Inui and Rasha. The two minions seemed quite amazed by such a talent. They didn't even know such a thing existed either.
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"You don't think this will hurt either realm do you? . . . What about Balance?" Harper finally managed to ask after a moment of Starla's babbling. This question silenced the room with all eyes going to the guardian. Enasi sighed softly and looked down.
"Well, we've thought about it. Our realms will have to come to terms with it on their own. We all know that our realms have been in this system for many, many years so breaking a habit will be tough. We will make it work, he says. Seishu also came up with a wonderful idea when I brought up our millennium wars. A tournament in the nether realm. . . Like the Greeks. But those are details to be sorted out later. We still have healing to worry about and Gin to get rid of." He nodded and looked over at Harper who was now in thought.
"If you believe it will work, I'll try to help with some ideas- after you're healed." Enasi grinned, thankful to have such an amazing second in command.
"Oh, right! We apologize Lord Enasi. For earlier. We could've hurt you and we were being inconsiderate." The two siblings bowed and then looked up at Enasi in hopes of being forgiven.
"It's okay. I understand you two were upset, but next time be careful please." They both smiled and nodded.
"Oh, and also," Starla brought her hands together and created a few flowers. One batch was blue and gold, while the other was red and white. Finn found vases for the two and set them by the windows. "I believe you asked for flowers." Enasi grinned and clasped his hands together.
"They're lovely, thank you." He sighed and stretched his arms out. "You know, you guys don't have to stay in here. . . It's not like I'll be going anywhere. And there's not much to do besides stare at me, which I'd prefer you not do. . . You all have jobs you know." He laughed softly and smiled. "I'm tough. I'll be fine."
"Oh, right. Starla, we are going to the human realm today. We should be getting ready." Finn pulled her sleeve gently. Both of them bow and say their goodbyes before hurrying off to do their job. Harper and Crios were still with Enasi, both giving him curious looks.
"Why are you pushing us away? I thought you loved the company of your minions." Crios spoke, organizing materials for later. Enasi gave a soft sigh and shrugged, causing Harper to raise an eyebrow.
"I don't know, I mean. . . I do but. . . I don't like it when you all are so worried over me. You shouldn't have to. . . Besides, I'm not going to do anything remotely interesting while I'm trapped here. . ."
Harper cleared his throat, still surprised, but in a more stable position to speak. Even still, he was unsure of what to say. "Um, wow. Well. . . You aren't hurt, and that's what matters." Crios gave a look of interest considering Harper managed not to explode. Enasi smiled and nodded before adding on, with his attention to Crios.
"If anything is wrong, it's that I'm still laying here." The doctor rolled his eyes and started to speak, until Starla spoke up. She leaned against the foot of the bed.
"You can't really expect to be up and moving after a hit like that? You must really be loopy or just really crazy." Finn's eyes widened for a brief moment and he lightly nudged her. Their moment of eye contact, explained to Starla how rude that was. "Oh, well I meant in respectfully of course. I'm just saying, you're probably going to be in bed for sometime. I mean, even Night is in better shape than you- and he's stuck in our realm." Finn really didn't understand how his sister could ramble so much, but here she was doing just that. "And why the hell would you do something so insane anyway!? I can think of almost ten different scenarios to have prevented you from getting injured. Some even include Seishu not getting injured too!" Finn, meanwhile seemed to be giving everyone apologetic looks for Starla's behavior. It was something he did quite often. . .
Cho smiled and collected the empty plates after everyone had been finished. "Well I say it doesn't matter his reason! Besides, it was obviously in the name of love!" He walked over and gently hugged his guardian, sharing more of his abundant positive energy before waving to the rest of them and walking out. He made a stop by Seishu's room in order to collect the plates he left and giggle and tell the guardian how cute of a couple they were.
Rue on the other hand had managed to escape Rasha's hold, and after a bit more play fighting, Rue sat and explained his newfound abilities to Inui and Rasha. The two minions seemed quite amazed by such a talent. They didn't even know such a thing existed either.
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"You don't think this will hurt either realm do you? . . . What about Balance?" Harper finally managed to ask after a moment of Starla's babbling. This question silenced the room with all eyes going to the guardian. Enasi sighed softly and looked down.
"Well, we've thought about it. Our realms will have to come to terms with it on their own. We all know that our realms have been in this system for many, many years so breaking a habit will be tough. We will make it work, he says. Seishu also came up with a wonderful idea when I brought up our millennium wars. A tournament in the nether realm. . . Like the Greeks. But those are details to be sorted out later. We still have healing to worry about and Gin to get rid of." He nodded and looked over at Harper who was now in thought.
"If you believe it will work, I'll try to help with some ideas- after you're healed." Enasi grinned, thankful to have such an amazing second in command.
"Oh, right! We apologize Lord Enasi. For earlier. We could've hurt you and we were being inconsiderate." The two siblings bowed and then looked up at Enasi in hopes of being forgiven.
"It's okay. I understand you two were upset, but next time be careful please." They both smiled and nodded.
"Oh, and also," Starla brought her hands together and created a few flowers. One batch was blue and gold, while the other was red and white. Finn found vases for the two and set them by the windows. "I believe you asked for flowers." Enasi grinned and clasped his hands together.
"They're lovely, thank you." He sighed and stretched his arms out. "You know, you guys don't have to stay in here. . . It's not like I'll be going anywhere. And there's not much to do besides stare at me, which I'd prefer you not do. . . You all have jobs you know." He laughed softly and smiled. "I'm tough. I'll be fine."
"Oh, right. Starla, we are going to the human realm today. We should be getting ready." Finn pulled her sleeve gently. Both of them bow and say their goodbyes before hurrying off to do their job. Harper and Crios were still with Enasi, both giving him curious looks.
"Why are you pushing us away? I thought you loved the company of your minions." Crios spoke, organizing materials for later. Enasi gave a soft sigh and shrugged, causing Harper to raise an eyebrow.
"I don't know, I mean. . . I do but. . . I don't like it when you all are so worried over me. You shouldn't have to. . . Besides, I'm not going to do anything remotely interesting while I'm trapped here. . ."
Aoba woke up in the comfort of his bed. He sat up, realizing he had fallen asleep on Kuro and blushed lightly. Hopefully he didn't miss any of their conversation. Aoba remembered everything up until the demon spoke of someone watching over him. Everything after was fuzzy, which he assumed was around the time he fell asleep. The fallen angel scratched his head and then climbed out of bed. Despite not having a full night's rest thanks to staying up, Aoba was pretty well rested. He cleaned up the room, although there was not much to clean. After he got dressed and cleaned himself up, he headed down the steps to the smell of apples. "Mm, smells nice." He commented and walked towards the kitchen. "Dani's not here yet?"
As soon as he spoke, the door flew open and Dani flew in at full speed, fully prepared to tackle Aoba. The fallen angel noticed in enough time to step back and Dani to smack right onto the couch causing it to slide a little. "Oof! Hey you dodged it! You never managed to dodge before!" Dani sat up but stayed on the couch, pouting a little because he didn't tackle the angel like he normally did.
Aoba blinked and watched the demon fall face first onto the couch. He then scratched his head lightly. "Oh, I don't know. I guess it was just luck. . ?" He refrained from giggling but the smile on his face was evident. He couldn't help but feel a little proud that he finally managed to dodge one of the silly demon's attacks. Over the past few days, Dani saw it fit to treat Aoba a little more relaxed compared to normally. Though Dani's definition of relaxed was casually play fighting with the angel. So for the last few days, Aoba couldn't stop being pounced on and nipped at by the demon. Thankfully, he didn't play too rough, and if he did Kuro wasn't too far away to stop him. It had only been one real incident when Dani had bit too hard on Aoba's arm and it drew blood. It involved Aoba sniffling because of the pain, Kuro healing him, and Dani whining for forgiveness. Of course, it didn't take too long for Aoba to forgive him.
The fallen angel shuffled over to Kuro and smiled up at the taller male. "Good morning Kuro. The food smells yummy." He complimented and then pulled out plates for the breakfast. No later, Aoba helped by pouring drinks for the three as well. "After we finish up with the farm, we should go out to town again. . . Can we? I've been stuck around here for the past few days- well, n- not that I mind it. It's just that- I mean, we haven't visited in awhile. . ?" He coughed lightly before grabbing what he could and setting it on the table. When everything was transferred to the table, Aoba sat down to eat breakfast. "Hmm, what if something new happened there? It wouldn't hurt to check it out?" He nibbled on his food, waiting for a response.
Aoba did want to go and see if anything was new, but he also wanted to get Kuro's mind onto something else. The demon seemed to be stuck in his thoughts as of late and Aoba was a bit concerned. He hoped nothing was wrong, but he was still a bit nervous about asking if something was wrong, not wanting to upset him or anything of the nature. Not many he knew decided to just outright tell about their feelings.
As soon as he spoke, the door flew open and Dani flew in at full speed, fully prepared to tackle Aoba. The fallen angel noticed in enough time to step back and Dani to smack right onto the couch causing it to slide a little. "Oof! Hey you dodged it! You never managed to dodge before!" Dani sat up but stayed on the couch, pouting a little because he didn't tackle the angel like he normally did.
Aoba blinked and watched the demon fall face first onto the couch. He then scratched his head lightly. "Oh, I don't know. I guess it was just luck. . ?" He refrained from giggling but the smile on his face was evident. He couldn't help but feel a little proud that he finally managed to dodge one of the silly demon's attacks. Over the past few days, Dani saw it fit to treat Aoba a little more relaxed compared to normally. Though Dani's definition of relaxed was casually play fighting with the angel. So for the last few days, Aoba couldn't stop being pounced on and nipped at by the demon. Thankfully, he didn't play too rough, and if he did Kuro wasn't too far away to stop him. It had only been one real incident when Dani had bit too hard on Aoba's arm and it drew blood. It involved Aoba sniffling because of the pain, Kuro healing him, and Dani whining for forgiveness. Of course, it didn't take too long for Aoba to forgive him.
The fallen angel shuffled over to Kuro and smiled up at the taller male. "Good morning Kuro. The food smells yummy." He complimented and then pulled out plates for the breakfast. No later, Aoba helped by pouring drinks for the three as well. "After we finish up with the farm, we should go out to town again. . . Can we? I've been stuck around here for the past few days- well, n- not that I mind it. It's just that- I mean, we haven't visited in awhile. . ?" He coughed lightly before grabbing what he could and setting it on the table. When everything was transferred to the table, Aoba sat down to eat breakfast. "Hmm, what if something new happened there? It wouldn't hurt to check it out?" He nibbled on his food, waiting for a response.
Aoba did want to go and see if anything was new, but he also wanted to get Kuro's mind onto something else. The demon seemed to be stuck in his thoughts as of late and Aoba was a bit concerned. He hoped nothing was wrong, but he was still a bit nervous about asking if something was wrong, not wanting to upset him or anything of the nature. Not many he knew decided to just outright tell about their feelings.
Hironori wandered around patiently, giving Akito and the general their time to say goodbye. It wasn't hard to tell that his betrothed would probably have a harder time relaxing knowing that the one relatable person he had was leaving. But the prince wouldn't mention anything of it, instead he would work at Akito's pace. If he didn't want to open up, then he didn't have to. If Akito wanted to take his comfort in training, it was fine by him. This didn't mean Hiro wouldn't give him a gentle push forward every now and then. They'd get nowhere fast if it was nothing but baby steps the whole way.
He moved back to the doorway just in time to see the general leaving. The prince gave a smile in return to Akito's. 'Well, he's trying. That counts for something. In one day, I'm sure he's learned quite a lot.' Hiro held his hands behind his back and slipped his hands inside his sleeves. "I've got an idea where you can sleep. And a few of our seamstresses are preparing to make you some clothes, or they're planning to buy you some. I don't know how that will work. But I'm sure you'll have clothes and such before bed." He paused and looked around the hall, almost as if he'd forgotten where he was. After a moment, he continued on. "Oh, and your room. I figure you wouldn't want to be in mine which is understandable and I don't mind, so I figured you could just take the room right down the hall. . .which is right. . .here."
He pushed the doors apart to reveal another, fully equipped and lavish room. "And, obviously you can ask to redecorate. The servants are at your service as well, since you are practically royalty now." He glanced over at Akito and smiled as he said it. "Of course, you don't have to stay in here either. You're free to roam, to sleep when you want, etc." Hironori chuckled and leaned against the wall. "I must sound quite repetitive huh? I guess I'll be quiet. You're smart, and you can just ask questions anyway." The prince shrugged and looked around. "And if you want me to go and leave you be. . . I can do that too. Don't worry, you won't hurt my feelings or anything."
He moved back to the doorway just in time to see the general leaving. The prince gave a smile in return to Akito's. 'Well, he's trying. That counts for something. In one day, I'm sure he's learned quite a lot.' Hiro held his hands behind his back and slipped his hands inside his sleeves. "I've got an idea where you can sleep. And a few of our seamstresses are preparing to make you some clothes, or they're planning to buy you some. I don't know how that will work. But I'm sure you'll have clothes and such before bed." He paused and looked around the hall, almost as if he'd forgotten where he was. After a moment, he continued on. "Oh, and your room. I figure you wouldn't want to be in mine which is understandable and I don't mind, so I figured you could just take the room right down the hall. . .which is right. . .here."
He pushed the doors apart to reveal another, fully equipped and lavish room. "And, obviously you can ask to redecorate. The servants are at your service as well, since you are practically royalty now." He glanced over at Akito and smiled as he said it. "Of course, you don't have to stay in here either. You're free to roam, to sleep when you want, etc." Hironori chuckled and leaned against the wall. "I must sound quite repetitive huh? I guess I'll be quiet. You're smart, and you can just ask questions anyway." The prince shrugged and looked around. "And if you want me to go and leave you be. . . I can do that too. Don't worry, you won't hurt my feelings or anything."
Cho, for the first time in awhile and for a flash of a second, looked saddened by the news. It wasn't so much of a sadness, but more of hurt confusion. Regardless, the chef turned his cart around, with Rue leading the way. The fairy decided not to explain anything to Cho. He didn't know how the chef would react, and he was kind of nervous to know how the male would react. Harper distanced himself for awhile, Crios swatted Enasi and wanted to hurt Seishu at first, and the siblings were fuming with anger. Rue never saw Cho anything less than happy, and he wasn't so sure if he wanted to find out the result.
As they entered the room, Crios was quietly listening to a story the guardian was rambling on about. It had something to do with the trip and how much Seishu's minions adored him, to something totally off topic dealing with him seeing a group of humans once and how they were having a sleepover. "Oh my, you got hurt." Cho's voice was soft, as he didn't want to interrupt the conversation. Rue quietly flew back to Enasi's side and sat with him. For only brief moments did Cho feel worry and sadness. Right after, he gave a relieved sigh and smiled brightly. "Well, of course you're okay! You have the best doctor and staff ever aiding you. Why wouldn't you be okay." This made Enasi laugh and wave to Cho.
"Hellooo Cho! You finally made it!" The chef nodded and grabbed the bowl made especially for Enasi.
"And I also got your message for soup!" He waited as Rue and Crios slowly helped Enasi sit up against some of the pillows. It took a few moments, seeing that Enasi had to find a comfortable spot without hurting himself, not to mention trying not to hurt himself in the process. The chef waited patiently before handing the bowl to Enasi and giving Crios and Rue their own food. "Hard workers also deserve food too!" Crios smiled and scooted back to eat quietly.
"Oh, wonderful as always Cho. Thank you." Enasi looked over at Rue who had already begun eating. The fairy giggled and put a thumbs up indicating his food was great too. Eyes went to Crios and he stopped mid bite.
"Hm? Oh, thank you." Instead of the smile he gave Enasi and Rue, he pouted at Crios. The doctor looked confused at first before blushing lightly and rolling his eyes. "No need to be such a baby." He stood and walked over to Cho, giving him a light kiss making the chef grin again.
"Awww!" Enasi giggled and Crios' cheeks flared up. Cho grinned and counted to make sure all the food had been given out. Looking back at Cho, he noticed a hidden questioning gaze when the chef looked at him. As he explained to everyone else, he explained to Cho. "It was my own fault. A silly accident that could have been avoided. . . Well, maybe. If there is anyone to blame, that would be me- Oh! Rue! I was going to tell you about your powers!"
Cho nodded, content that he knew the basics of what happened. Though he was fine simply because his guardian was okay. Rue laughed softly and pointed to the bowl in Enasi's hands. "Maybe you should eat first. And then you can tell me?" Enasi smiled and nodded. There was a slight pause as he prepared to eat again. The negative energy a few doors down was quite noticeable for him, but he merely sighed knowing that Seishu could handle it.
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Harper stayed back, just in case either party got out of hand. Towards their screaming, the rabbit's ears laid down so he didn't hurt his own eardrums. He glanced over to make sure Rasha was okay before nodding silently and figuring it was high time to see his own guardian. Everything was okay in Seishu's room. Inui and Rasha waited patiently before trying to coax Seishu back into bed. Starla and Finn continued crying, feeling rather relieved by it. He didn't want to interrupt, so he quietly slipped away.
He walked in to hear Enasi explaining to Rue about how he managed to get to the Nightmare Realm. "So, you traveled sooo fast that you moved through dimensions. We have our collectors, but they create portals only to the human realm. You are a realm jumper or interdimensional traveller. Whatever it is titled. I think Seishu knows the proper title. Anyway, it's reaallly rare for anyone to have that calling. It's really dangerous too. You know, with the whole opposing realms and all. But I don't know, maybe you'll be able to use yours. Just don't go doing that thing any time you want! It's dangerous!"
Rue beamed at the idea of being rare and special. The fairy nodded vigorously and grinned. "I won't! I promise!" Enasi smiled and patted his head before finishing his soup. He gave a small wave to Harper and handed Cho his bowl.
"You should go visit Inui and Rasha. They've missed you a lot. Don't worry you won't be gone too long for Seishu to get upset." Rue debated the idea and nodded before flying off. When Rue was out, Enasi stretched his arms forward to avoid hurting himself anymore. "So Harper bunny, what do you want to ask? You seem much more relaxed. Still questions though. I'm not that loopy." He giggled and Harper leaned against the wall.
"Well. . . Seishu was telling me what happened. . . But he wouldn't tell me why your energies are so different." This made Enasi flare up immediately and cough. Harper's ears raised a bit before he stood straight.
"Well, I- we. . ." He coughed and glanced over at Crios before poking his fingers together. "Well in Our World. . . We kind of. . . together- um. . ." Cho giggled and Crios couldn't help but smirk.
"Our oh so innocent guardian isn't so innocent anymore." Enasi continued to blush and he pouted at Crios and Cho who laughed.
"Well. . . Um, yeah. Kind of. Wait! I am innocent!"
As they entered the room, Crios was quietly listening to a story the guardian was rambling on about. It had something to do with the trip and how much Seishu's minions adored him, to something totally off topic dealing with him seeing a group of humans once and how they were having a sleepover. "Oh my, you got hurt." Cho's voice was soft, as he didn't want to interrupt the conversation. Rue quietly flew back to Enasi's side and sat with him. For only brief moments did Cho feel worry and sadness. Right after, he gave a relieved sigh and smiled brightly. "Well, of course you're okay! You have the best doctor and staff ever aiding you. Why wouldn't you be okay." This made Enasi laugh and wave to Cho.
"Hellooo Cho! You finally made it!" The chef nodded and grabbed the bowl made especially for Enasi.
"And I also got your message for soup!" He waited as Rue and Crios slowly helped Enasi sit up against some of the pillows. It took a few moments, seeing that Enasi had to find a comfortable spot without hurting himself, not to mention trying not to hurt himself in the process. The chef waited patiently before handing the bowl to Enasi and giving Crios and Rue their own food. "Hard workers also deserve food too!" Crios smiled and scooted back to eat quietly.
"Oh, wonderful as always Cho. Thank you." Enasi looked over at Rue who had already begun eating. The fairy giggled and put a thumbs up indicating his food was great too. Eyes went to Crios and he stopped mid bite.
"Hm? Oh, thank you." Instead of the smile he gave Enasi and Rue, he pouted at Crios. The doctor looked confused at first before blushing lightly and rolling his eyes. "No need to be such a baby." He stood and walked over to Cho, giving him a light kiss making the chef grin again.
"Awww!" Enasi giggled and Crios' cheeks flared up. Cho grinned and counted to make sure all the food had been given out. Looking back at Cho, he noticed a hidden questioning gaze when the chef looked at him. As he explained to everyone else, he explained to Cho. "It was my own fault. A silly accident that could have been avoided. . . Well, maybe. If there is anyone to blame, that would be me- Oh! Rue! I was going to tell you about your powers!"
Cho nodded, content that he knew the basics of what happened. Though he was fine simply because his guardian was okay. Rue laughed softly and pointed to the bowl in Enasi's hands. "Maybe you should eat first. And then you can tell me?" Enasi smiled and nodded. There was a slight pause as he prepared to eat again. The negative energy a few doors down was quite noticeable for him, but he merely sighed knowing that Seishu could handle it.
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Harper stayed back, just in case either party got out of hand. Towards their screaming, the rabbit's ears laid down so he didn't hurt his own eardrums. He glanced over to make sure Rasha was okay before nodding silently and figuring it was high time to see his own guardian. Everything was okay in Seishu's room. Inui and Rasha waited patiently before trying to coax Seishu back into bed. Starla and Finn continued crying, feeling rather relieved by it. He didn't want to interrupt, so he quietly slipped away.
He walked in to hear Enasi explaining to Rue about how he managed to get to the Nightmare Realm. "So, you traveled sooo fast that you moved through dimensions. We have our collectors, but they create portals only to the human realm. You are a realm jumper or interdimensional traveller. Whatever it is titled. I think Seishu knows the proper title. Anyway, it's reaallly rare for anyone to have that calling. It's really dangerous too. You know, with the whole opposing realms and all. But I don't know, maybe you'll be able to use yours. Just don't go doing that thing any time you want! It's dangerous!"
Rue beamed at the idea of being rare and special. The fairy nodded vigorously and grinned. "I won't! I promise!" Enasi smiled and patted his head before finishing his soup. He gave a small wave to Harper and handed Cho his bowl.
"You should go visit Inui and Rasha. They've missed you a lot. Don't worry you won't be gone too long for Seishu to get upset." Rue debated the idea and nodded before flying off. When Rue was out, Enasi stretched his arms forward to avoid hurting himself anymore. "So Harper bunny, what do you want to ask? You seem much more relaxed. Still questions though. I'm not that loopy." He giggled and Harper leaned against the wall.
"Well. . . Seishu was telling me what happened. . . But he wouldn't tell me why your energies are so different." This made Enasi flare up immediately and cough. Harper's ears raised a bit before he stood straight.
"Well, I- we. . ." He coughed and glanced over at Crios before poking his fingers together. "Well in Our World. . . We kind of. . . together- um. . ." Cho giggled and Crios couldn't help but smirk.
"Our oh so innocent guardian isn't so innocent anymore." Enasi continued to blush and he pouted at Crios and Cho who laughed.
"Well. . . Um, yeah. Kind of. Wait! I am innocent!"
Aoba noticed Kuro from the corner of his eye, but stayed silent. His wings were tucked and his legs were crossed as he stargazed. The fallen angel subconsciously scooted closer to Kuro as he wrapped a wing around him, noticing how much warmer it had gotten with him there. It made him realize how cold it was. Aoba had been so delved in his own thoughts he had forgotten about everything else. After what seemed like forever, Aoba finally spoke. His voice was soft as if not wanting to disturb the night. "I didn't mean to wake you." His eyes moved from the stars to Kuro for a moment. "But thank you." He honestly didn't know why he was thanking the demon, but it felt right to do so.
As another few moments passed, Aoba leaned against Kuro, resting his head against his shoulder. "Do you think. . . Do you think any of them have been watching?" Aoba didn't feel right saying their names anymore. The thought of disgracing the angels' name was enough to get him to shy away from mentioning it. "I don't think they would. After all, it's quite obvious what they'd say. . . Honestly, I'd much rather them forget about me than stare me down disapprovingly." He sighed softly but stayed comfortable next to Kuro. He yawned, fighting the sleepiness that came with being comfortable and looked back at the stars with a shrug. "I don't think they would've approved of a single thing since I got here."
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Fenrir gently touched the mirror and sighed. 'Even after all of this, you still wonder what we think of you? You are such a brave little angel and we took you for granted. I took you for granted. And if I could, I'd change that. . . I would at least want to apologize to you.' Fenrir shifted through papers, still more focused on the mirror. 'If only I paid more attention.' The doctor still felt utterly guilty for what happened but tried not to berate himself too much. Some of the angels noticed his more quiet and secluded behavior. The Overseer questioned him about it at times, but eventually decided to let him be.
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After their brief conversation, Aoba eventually did find little peace within himself and then dozed off leaning against Kuro. He was warm, and his wing was like a comfortable blanket. For sometime, he did childishly try to fight his sleep, but he eventually gave up on that.
As another few moments passed, Aoba leaned against Kuro, resting his head against his shoulder. "Do you think. . . Do you think any of them have been watching?" Aoba didn't feel right saying their names anymore. The thought of disgracing the angels' name was enough to get him to shy away from mentioning it. "I don't think they would. After all, it's quite obvious what they'd say. . . Honestly, I'd much rather them forget about me than stare me down disapprovingly." He sighed softly but stayed comfortable next to Kuro. He yawned, fighting the sleepiness that came with being comfortable and looked back at the stars with a shrug. "I don't think they would've approved of a single thing since I got here."
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Fenrir gently touched the mirror and sighed. 'Even after all of this, you still wonder what we think of you? You are such a brave little angel and we took you for granted. I took you for granted. And if I could, I'd change that. . . I would at least want to apologize to you.' Fenrir shifted through papers, still more focused on the mirror. 'If only I paid more attention.' The doctor still felt utterly guilty for what happened but tried not to berate himself too much. Some of the angels noticed his more quiet and secluded behavior. The Overseer questioned him about it at times, but eventually decided to let him be.
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After their brief conversation, Aoba eventually did find little peace within himself and then dozed off leaning against Kuro. He was warm, and his wing was like a comfortable blanket. For sometime, he did childishly try to fight his sleep, but he eventually gave up on that.
Stealth vision wasn't needed to see Akito flaring up. Hironori could only assume that no matter how quiet it could be, Akito would hear. That would probably be useful in some instances, but Hiro was sure his skills as a soldier wouldn't be needed. After all, he was getting married into royalty so there wasn't much he needed to do as a soldier anymore. Of course none of that mattered at the moment. When Akito smiled at him, he returned it with a much more relaxed and sympathetic one. 'Just relax. . . You'll be okay. Just questioned a lot.'
"Dark reds are nice. . ." Hiro mused, looking down at the various designs on the table. It's not very noticeable with bowls and plates covering it, but now that everything had been cleaned off it was pretty obvious. The prince sat quietly, tracing one of the designs with his finger and listened to the rest of the conversation. However, he does look up when Akito adds in his own two cents. 'Hm, those are nice ideas. I wonder what my mother is planning for this.' He figured he would simply stay out of the way until the time came to see it all together.
Hearing his mother gasp made him look to her quickly, adding to the worried looks. Hiro inaudibly sighed when his mother claimed she was alright and then looked as his father rested a hand against her back. The two shared a small exchange about maybe it was best for her to go rest now, and the empress shooing his idea claiming she was fine. "You shouldn't be walking so much. You could hurt yourself."
"I'll stop walking when I feel the need to. I'll be fine. I have no desire to lounge about and do nothing. I'll do that when I see fit." Hironori shook his head and smiled. She was a rather lively woman, and he couldn't help but wonder how she'd behave when she was confined to bed rest. Lunch passed and the general finally stood, announcing that it was his time to go. Everyone stood and walked towards the front of the palace. The Empress was the first to say her goodbyes. She waddled her way towards him and hugged him. "It was lovely meeting you. Of course we shall see you for the wedding. You better be here early!" She giggled and then stepped back. Hiro aided her while the Emperor gave a firm handshake to the general.
"A servant is bringing your horse around." He added after his goodbye. Hironori merely smiled and bowed so Akito would have his time to say goodbye. The Emperor and Empress thought the same thing and decided to give the two their space. "Oh, Hironori will help you find a room for you to sleep in." The Emperor called out over his shoulder. Hiro nodded and walked inside, moving down a hall so they wouldn't think he was eavesdropping.
"Dark reds are nice. . ." Hiro mused, looking down at the various designs on the table. It's not very noticeable with bowls and plates covering it, but now that everything had been cleaned off it was pretty obvious. The prince sat quietly, tracing one of the designs with his finger and listened to the rest of the conversation. However, he does look up when Akito adds in his own two cents. 'Hm, those are nice ideas. I wonder what my mother is planning for this.' He figured he would simply stay out of the way until the time came to see it all together.
Hearing his mother gasp made him look to her quickly, adding to the worried looks. Hiro inaudibly sighed when his mother claimed she was alright and then looked as his father rested a hand against her back. The two shared a small exchange about maybe it was best for her to go rest now, and the empress shooing his idea claiming she was fine. "You shouldn't be walking so much. You could hurt yourself."
"I'll stop walking when I feel the need to. I'll be fine. I have no desire to lounge about and do nothing. I'll do that when I see fit." Hironori shook his head and smiled. She was a rather lively woman, and he couldn't help but wonder how she'd behave when she was confined to bed rest. Lunch passed and the general finally stood, announcing that it was his time to go. Everyone stood and walked towards the front of the palace. The Empress was the first to say her goodbyes. She waddled her way towards him and hugged him. "It was lovely meeting you. Of course we shall see you for the wedding. You better be here early!" She giggled and then stepped back. Hiro aided her while the Emperor gave a firm handshake to the general.
"A servant is bringing your horse around." He added after his goodbye. Hironori merely smiled and bowed so Akito would have his time to say goodbye. The Emperor and Empress thought the same thing and decided to give the two their space. "Oh, Hironori will help you find a room for you to sleep in." The Emperor called out over his shoulder. Hiro nodded and walked inside, moving down a hall so they wouldn't think he was eavesdropping.
Harper grabbed Starla by her collar and Finn by his arm. "Slow down you two. You need to calm down before you go do something you regret." He pulled them both away from Seishu's door and in front of him. "Your anger is misguided. I was upset too until I learned what happened."
"Calm down? You expect us to calm down when Lord Enasi was hurt!? We trusted Seishu to take care of him and now Lord Enasi is injured! It's bad too. Don't you dare lie and say it isn't because it had enough impact to cause our garden to wilt!" Starla fumed and yanked away from Harper, only for him to grab her again. Although Finn was upset, Starla held most of the anger between them. Finn on the other hand, held most of their worry and concern for their own guardian. Harper narrowed his eyes a little towards how hostile Starla was being.
"Your conduct as a dream minion is utterly terrible at the moment. You need to relax. And even if you are upset, your first priority is to your own guardian. As any would know, you would make sure your own is okay before you go about interrogating others." Harper's look made Starla pause and look away with a frown. Finn looked nervous, but he did look at Starla.
"He's right you know. . . We should check on Lord Enasi. I'm sure he'd love a few flowers from you." Finn rested a hand on her shoulder and she sighed. Their sibling bond some how taming the wild one of the two.
"Of course. . ." She heaved a sigh and relaxed some. Finn took her hand and lead her to Lord Enasi's room. Harper rubbed his paw against his forehead and then continued walking, letting his feet take him wherever. . .
Where ever turned out to be towards the smell of food. One ear raised a little to focus a bit more and he realized Cho and Rue were coming towards him. "Oh, wonderful bunny! Here you go~!" Cho was as chipper as ever as he pushed a cart behind Rue. Harper perked up a little at the food he was given. With one of his favorite dishes given to him, Harper decided to once again make a U- turn, this time following the chef and fairy. "Here's our stop!" Cho turned the cart towards Seishu's room and followed as Rue opened the door. Harper decided to stay in the hall and enjoy his snack. "How are you feeling dear Night Guardian? Hmph, pretty quiet here. Now where is everyone?" The chef looked genuinely confused, unaware that their guardian had been hurt. The chef would have never dreamed of thinking of something so bad!
Rue gave Rasha and Inui a large plate of snacks to share, before giving Seishu a specially made dish. "Cho says this should fill you right up and give you energy." Ever since Cho had made the meat for Seishu, he had been trying to make a dish with negative energy. It wasn't a lot as of now, but Cho still managed some. He truly tried to become the best chef of both realms- even if he didn't admit it out loud. "And that's what I was trying to tell you Cho. They are in Lord Enasi's room."
"Now why would they be there? No one gathers in his room? What is this sudden change for? Oh, and what do you think of the dish?" Poor chef didn't even consider that Rue meant medical room.
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A small uncomfortable whine came from Enasi, making Crios lean forward to start checking him. "What's wrong? Where does it hurt the most?" Enasi pointed towards the door, just as Starla and Finn opened the door. Even Crios could feel the emotions pouring off of them. The fox doctor stood and stopped them at the door. "You two will need to get your energy in check. You're irritating Lord Enasi's injuries."
"Not really irritating. . . But you two are sooo not happy. It makes me sad. You should share that energy with Seishu though! He needs it." Enasi repeated that a couple of times today on his count. Though his count might have had doubled numbers and miscounts, still, it should have helped Seishu a little. "Oh, and as I've told everyone else. Hm, I think I've told everyone else. Oh, I hope so. . . Well, like I've told everyone else, my injury was a clumsy accident. Seishu had nothing to do with it, and I'm sure he feels really bad as it is. Could you not make him feel worse please? And Crios can I sit up? I don't like staring at the ceiling. . ."
"Not just yet sir. Let your injury heal a little more. I wouldn't want you to shift the wrong way and hurt yourself."
Starla and Finn stopped at the door with guilt ridden faces. They didn't mean to hurt the guardian, but it was probably best to keep their distance. Starla would've only gotten more upset and Finn would have worried more so if they saw the injury up close. As Enasi spoke to them, their guilt bloomed and sharing their negative energy with Seishu started to sound like a better deal. "We apologize Lord Enasi. We- We'll return once we settle ourselves. Forgive us, we have just been extremely worried." Finn of course was their spokesman and Enasi sighed.
"Aw, you poor things! I'm sorry for making you worry so much. But I'm fine now. Fuan has done wonders and Crios is probably going to stare at me and freak out every time I move." He playfully stuck his tongue out as Crios rolled his eyes playfully. "I'll be here, you two just scurry along. Oh, and bring some pretty things to decorate the room! It's so dull in her. . . And dark. Why is it so dark? Open the curtains please?" Crios nodded and did such before sitting and curiously watching the drug induced Enasi quietly.
"Calm down? You expect us to calm down when Lord Enasi was hurt!? We trusted Seishu to take care of him and now Lord Enasi is injured! It's bad too. Don't you dare lie and say it isn't because it had enough impact to cause our garden to wilt!" Starla fumed and yanked away from Harper, only for him to grab her again. Although Finn was upset, Starla held most of the anger between them. Finn on the other hand, held most of their worry and concern for their own guardian. Harper narrowed his eyes a little towards how hostile Starla was being.
"Your conduct as a dream minion is utterly terrible at the moment. You need to relax. And even if you are upset, your first priority is to your own guardian. As any would know, you would make sure your own is okay before you go about interrogating others." Harper's look made Starla pause and look away with a frown. Finn looked nervous, but he did look at Starla.
"He's right you know. . . We should check on Lord Enasi. I'm sure he'd love a few flowers from you." Finn rested a hand on her shoulder and she sighed. Their sibling bond some how taming the wild one of the two.
"Of course. . ." She heaved a sigh and relaxed some. Finn took her hand and lead her to Lord Enasi's room. Harper rubbed his paw against his forehead and then continued walking, letting his feet take him wherever. . .
Where ever turned out to be towards the smell of food. One ear raised a little to focus a bit more and he realized Cho and Rue were coming towards him. "Oh, wonderful bunny! Here you go~!" Cho was as chipper as ever as he pushed a cart behind Rue. Harper perked up a little at the food he was given. With one of his favorite dishes given to him, Harper decided to once again make a U- turn, this time following the chef and fairy. "Here's our stop!" Cho turned the cart towards Seishu's room and followed as Rue opened the door. Harper decided to stay in the hall and enjoy his snack. "How are you feeling dear Night Guardian? Hmph, pretty quiet here. Now where is everyone?" The chef looked genuinely confused, unaware that their guardian had been hurt. The chef would have never dreamed of thinking of something so bad!
Rue gave Rasha and Inui a large plate of snacks to share, before giving Seishu a specially made dish. "Cho says this should fill you right up and give you energy." Ever since Cho had made the meat for Seishu, he had been trying to make a dish with negative energy. It wasn't a lot as of now, but Cho still managed some. He truly tried to become the best chef of both realms- even if he didn't admit it out loud. "And that's what I was trying to tell you Cho. They are in Lord Enasi's room."
"Now why would they be there? No one gathers in his room? What is this sudden change for? Oh, and what do you think of the dish?" Poor chef didn't even consider that Rue meant medical room.
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A small uncomfortable whine came from Enasi, making Crios lean forward to start checking him. "What's wrong? Where does it hurt the most?" Enasi pointed towards the door, just as Starla and Finn opened the door. Even Crios could feel the emotions pouring off of them. The fox doctor stood and stopped them at the door. "You two will need to get your energy in check. You're irritating Lord Enasi's injuries."
"Not really irritating. . . But you two are sooo not happy. It makes me sad. You should share that energy with Seishu though! He needs it." Enasi repeated that a couple of times today on his count. Though his count might have had doubled numbers and miscounts, still, it should have helped Seishu a little. "Oh, and as I've told everyone else. Hm, I think I've told everyone else. Oh, I hope so. . . Well, like I've told everyone else, my injury was a clumsy accident. Seishu had nothing to do with it, and I'm sure he feels really bad as it is. Could you not make him feel worse please? And Crios can I sit up? I don't like staring at the ceiling. . ."
"Not just yet sir. Let your injury heal a little more. I wouldn't want you to shift the wrong way and hurt yourself."
Starla and Finn stopped at the door with guilt ridden faces. They didn't mean to hurt the guardian, but it was probably best to keep their distance. Starla would've only gotten more upset and Finn would have worried more so if they saw the injury up close. As Enasi spoke to them, their guilt bloomed and sharing their negative energy with Seishu started to sound like a better deal. "We apologize Lord Enasi. We- We'll return once we settle ourselves. Forgive us, we have just been extremely worried." Finn of course was their spokesman and Enasi sighed.
"Aw, you poor things! I'm sorry for making you worry so much. But I'm fine now. Fuan has done wonders and Crios is probably going to stare at me and freak out every time I move." He playfully stuck his tongue out as Crios rolled his eyes playfully. "I'll be here, you two just scurry along. Oh, and bring some pretty things to decorate the room! It's so dull in her. . . And dark. Why is it so dark? Open the curtains please?" Crios nodded and did such before sitting and curiously watching the drug induced Enasi quietly.
Aoba continued nibbling on his food. He noticed Kuro kind of spaced out, but said nothing of it, mainly because Dani decided to give him pointers about flying. He sat a little confused as Dani spoke and munched his food. "Curl my wing tips?" He looked at his wings and tugged the tips gently before continuing to eat. He'd figure it out sooner or later. Aoba occasionally glanced over at Kuro who was still quiet, but to be nice he continued to pay attention to Dani. "Maybe we can try again some other time. It's kind of difficult to know what you're talking about when our wings are. . .different." Dani merely shrugged and wolfed down the rest of his food.
When they were all finished, Aoba took the dishes. "It's okay. I'll do it. You cooked." He coaxed Kuro to sit back down before going to clean up. It was only fair that he cleaned up since the demon cooked. That, and he was still wondering what was wrong with the demon, but he didn't want to impose. When the dishes were all clean, and Dani had wandered back to the barn for bed, Aoba smiled and wished Kuro a good night before heading to bed himself. The next few days were pretty much a routine. Nothing exciting happened, demons didn't show and try to attack thankfully, and no visitors came by. Aoba was a little disheartened that Father Gerard didn't want to visit, but it was completely understandable. It also saved Aoba a headache about his right and wrongdoings.
One night, the angel had been a tad bit restless. He had been overthinking the day, wondering about too many things. While he assumed everyone was asleep, he opened his window and looked out. It was quiet and the stars were out, so he stepped out on the window and then with a flap of his wings, ended up on the roof. Aoba crawled up to a higher spot before sitting and looking up at the stars. He faced the field they had been working on. From far away, it looked like something was growing. It was probably the weeds again, but he decided not to worry about it at the moment. For now, he watched the stars. 'I wonder if anyone is watching me from up there. . . They'd have some rather choice words for me.'
When they were all finished, Aoba took the dishes. "It's okay. I'll do it. You cooked." He coaxed Kuro to sit back down before going to clean up. It was only fair that he cleaned up since the demon cooked. That, and he was still wondering what was wrong with the demon, but he didn't want to impose. When the dishes were all clean, and Dani had wandered back to the barn for bed, Aoba smiled and wished Kuro a good night before heading to bed himself. The next few days were pretty much a routine. Nothing exciting happened, demons didn't show and try to attack thankfully, and no visitors came by. Aoba was a little disheartened that Father Gerard didn't want to visit, but it was completely understandable. It also saved Aoba a headache about his right and wrongdoings.
One night, the angel had been a tad bit restless. He had been overthinking the day, wondering about too many things. While he assumed everyone was asleep, he opened his window and looked out. It was quiet and the stars were out, so he stepped out on the window and then with a flap of his wings, ended up on the roof. Aoba crawled up to a higher spot before sitting and looking up at the stars. He faced the field they had been working on. From far away, it looked like something was growing. It was probably the weeds again, but he decided not to worry about it at the moment. For now, he watched the stars. 'I wonder if anyone is watching me from up there. . . They'd have some rather choice words for me.'
Hiro continued messing with the petals on the ground before heaving another sigh. "Well, I can't stay out here forever. I'm sure at least my father has finished complaining and grumbling." He spoke to himself, sitting up. He shook his head, letting the loose petals fall out his hair. Despite agreeing with himself that it was probably best to go back, he let himself sit with his childish temper tantrum a bit longer. 'He just doesn't understand.' A bird created from his fire flew around him. He watched it pause in front of him after a few moments and twirl before exploding into a pretty light show, that would be even better in the dark. Once he got that out of his system, Hironori stood up and made his way back to where everyone was still congregated.
His footsteps were light and barely noticeable, but he did pause a few paces back when he overheard Akito and the general. 'Now why are they out? Did something happen?' Their voices were unmistakable, so out of curiosity, he paused and listened mainly wondering if everything was okay and making sure his father didn't screw something up. Hiro had caught something about Akito's self control and the kid comment. The prince smiled a bit before moving through to the dining area another way. 'Just finding comfort in family. It makes sense. Hm, I wonder how he could learn better self control. . . "Hopefully treating me like a child has been overlooked completely."
Hironori continued walking. Though now, his hands were behind his back and he hummed softly as he walked towards the two. When he reached where the two were, Hiro merely looked between them and gave a polite smile before going about his way. If he said anything about the two and their discussion, he was sure he'd embarrass Akito more- and it was just rude to eavesdrop. Hiro realized he only was walking back to appease his father before going about the rest of the day. He didn't mind if the general and Akito stayed outside and missed what he had to say.
"Have you finally come to your senses child?" The Emperor raised an eyebrow before finishing up his food. Hiro stayed standing near the door.
"When do I ever?" He retorted before crossing his arms and sighing. "I came back to apologize for my rude behavior. It was very childish of me and I'll try not to do such a thing again." It was obvious that the prince didn't really mean all of what he said, but it was enough to make his father nod in a sort of contentment. "Though, seeing that lunch is over I think I'll be taking my leave."
"Oh, don't go too far just yet. It's after lunch. The general did say he'd be leaving after." The Empress mentioned. Hironori nodded and sat back down, watching as the servants gathered the dishes around them.
His footsteps were light and barely noticeable, but he did pause a few paces back when he overheard Akito and the general. 'Now why are they out? Did something happen?' Their voices were unmistakable, so out of curiosity, he paused and listened mainly wondering if everything was okay and making sure his father didn't screw something up. Hiro had caught something about Akito's self control and the kid comment. The prince smiled a bit before moving through to the dining area another way. 'Just finding comfort in family. It makes sense. Hm, I wonder how he could learn better self control. . . "Hopefully treating me like a child has been overlooked completely."
Hironori continued walking. Though now, his hands were behind his back and he hummed softly as he walked towards the two. When he reached where the two were, Hiro merely looked between them and gave a polite smile before going about his way. If he said anything about the two and their discussion, he was sure he'd embarrass Akito more- and it was just rude to eavesdrop. Hiro realized he only was walking back to appease his father before going about the rest of the day. He didn't mind if the general and Akito stayed outside and missed what he had to say.
"Have you finally come to your senses child?" The Emperor raised an eyebrow before finishing up his food. Hiro stayed standing near the door.
"When do I ever?" He retorted before crossing his arms and sighing. "I came back to apologize for my rude behavior. It was very childish of me and I'll try not to do such a thing again." It was obvious that the prince didn't really mean all of what he said, but it was enough to make his father nod in a sort of contentment. "Though, seeing that lunch is over I think I'll be taking my leave."
"Oh, don't go too far just yet. It's after lunch. The general did say he'd be leaving after." The Empress mentioned. Hironori nodded and sat back down, watching as the servants gathered the dishes around them.
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