Kyabakura

[Katsumi Viora]

Katsumi stared down at the bowl of noodles & fish he was given...

"..It smells so good..thank you..."


He told the waitress then looked to Kitano as he spoke.


"Katsu-chan, you must live a miserable life if all you do is work."

Katsumi made a bit of a face,canting his head.


"..It's not easy,but I can't say it's miserable."


He said softly..


"What do you do for fun? Isn't there something around here that's fun to do? I mean, it must be boring all cooped up in that cathedral place all day."


Katsumi arched a brow,thinking for a moment...


"..Some of us explore the elder forest and other areas in the territory..There's quite a few places we haven't been to,along with a village..but..it's...It's abandoned now..even though everything is still there,we never went to go look through anything....Otherwise there's the tavern..shopping..hunting..going to the big garden up at the manor..flying..and then some of us take part in our favorite hobbies/talents..Adio..Reita and a few others apparently practice for their band at the manor sometimes..They take trips outside of the territory to the human cities all over to perform...They're pretty popular.."



He wouldn't explain to Kitano what had happened at the village..What they had done to the villagers there..
He didn't like it,but he had no choice or say in the matter...
Katsumi twitched slightly when Kitano pressed his finger to his lips..He was blushing now.


"Are you sure?"



Katsumi's expression turned to confusion...One hand moved up taking Kitano's hand gently in his and nuzzling against it..Amber eyes were brought back to Kitano..


"Yes,why wouldn't I be?"



He said softly.




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"Regardless of what your village government makes of her, she will be the Empress in my eyes when she comes to visit. Though, I doubt she will unless something were to happen to our new colony. Susumu-sama has been doing well on her own."


Yuki nodded and shrugged.


"I have no say in what goes on here and what rules are set..We just enforce them."


Yuki gasped softly watching Shino scale the wall and cling to it without any effort at all it seemed.


"All I am trying to do is live hear peacefully,I mean, I've been banished from the Empire and I have no where else to go."


Yuki flailed slightly,getting flustered he pressed his fingers to his lips as he spoke.


"I'm sorry that scared you,you won't have to worry about them or anything else..Okay?..What happened here,it..it was an accident....Please come down,you're safe and you're welcome here..I promise."


He said,sighing softly in an almost defeated manner..

[Kirin]

Kitano blushed. "I..I don't know. I've never had anyone tell me that they loved me. I always thought that was something that I'd never hear."

He shook his head. "I love you too, Katsu-chan." He kissed Katsumi's hand and looked back down at his noodles. "Let's eat, all right?"

He began to eat his noodles, but he seemed to refuse to take his eyes off Katsumi. In that moment, he realized that he did think of Katsumi as being more than hot. He was someone he could spend time with and someone who didn't pass judgement on him. For the most part. Kitano sighed softly.

"I'd like to hear Adio and Reita-san play sometime. But if Shino-san and I live at the manor, I'm sure that wouldn't be much of a problem."


Shino hesitated, then hopped down from the wall. He looked at all the dolls with wide eyes. He was unsure of whether or not to trust them, but he seemed to have no choice. He just offered a small smile. "Maybe this can be all for today and Kitano and I can pick back up tomorrow. I think we should just go to the manor or something." He tried to sound cheerful, but came off as overbearing, yet happy at the same time.

[Katsumi Viora]

"I..I don't know. I've never had anyone tell me that they loved me. I always thought that was something that I'd never hear."

Katsumi nodded and canted his head smiling lightly he giggled..


"Well,get used to it."


He said,sticking his tongue out still smiling some...

"I love you too, Katsu-chan."


Katsumi blushed lightly as his hand was kissed,his smile remained.


"Let's eat, all right?"


Katsumi nodded,and began to eat his noodles and such..Chewing was a bit of a new thing still and he was learning so it might of looked a bit goofy..
He finished chewing and swallowed..

"..This stuff is really good."


It was worth the bathroom time he'd spend later probably throwing it back up.
He hoped it wouldn't bother his stomach,it would be sort of nice to keep human food down for once.
Considering he wasn't used to human food still,the smell and flavors were rather new and intense for him..
He licked his lips a bit and sighed,rather content.

"I'd like to hear Adio and Reita-san play sometime. But if Shino-san and I live at the manor, I'm sure that wouldn't be much of a problem."



Katsumi nodded.

"That wouldn't be a problem at all I'm quite sure..Adio and Reita are both very nice..Adio is a bit quiet though for a bit until he gets to know you better..But otherwise he's really nice,a bit sensitive though but what can you do..He went through a-lot ..The manor is rather big so it has plenty of room..I'm sure they'd be glad to perform for you and some of the others if you asked..They're both wonderful at playing their instruments and Adio's voice is amazing."


He said canting his head.


"Who knows,maybe they'll let you join their band if you show them what you can do too...Of course,you have to invite me if you decide to perform for them.."


He giggled and winked at Kitano...

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Yuki sighed softly he flicked his wrist at the dolls and Nori and a transport circle appeared underneath Nori/the dolls..Once he snapped his fingers the dolls/Nori all vanished back to the cathedral and the circle disappeared..
He cleaned his hands off with a handkerchief and then brushed himself off fixing himself up quickly,he seemed to be rather fashion oriented.

"Maybe this can be all for today and Kitano and I can pick back up tomorrow. I think we should just go to the manor or something."


Yuki looked at Shino and smiled giving a light nod,he seemed to be calm again.

"Oh,sure no problem!..I can port us up to the manor if you want,it's alot easier then walking...considering you don't have wings like us...it's your choice really."


He said canting his head.

[Kirin]

Kitano seemed eager to please Katsumi. He finished his bowl of noodles quickly and added it to the other empty bowl. Kitano sat back and watched Katsumi have trouble chewing. It seemed a little amusing to him. He always thought of Katsumi as being mostly flawless at hiding, but he failed at one of the most basic of tasks. Kitano rubbed his stomach and covered his mouth. He burped. With a wink at the waitress, she came to clear away any already used dishes. A bottle of sake was brought out and Kitano poured himself a cup.

"Have you ever had this before? I'm sure you cannot drink this or if you can, not a lot. It's good if you can find someone who makes it properly. Sometimes, you find people making it cheaply with bad water and all it does is leave a horrid taste in your mouth. And you wake up all sick in the morning." Kitano looked back up at Katsumi to check on his progress.

"It is proper to slurp down the noodles and the broth. It signifies that you are enjoying your meal. I am not sure if that is customary in the village, though."




"If you wish to port us, that is fine. It's been a long day anyway. I'd appreciate it." Shino smiled warmly. He was getting used to modulating his emotions so that they did not look forced.

"Did you know that Reita-san is my cousin?" He asked Yuki. "He left when he was very young and moved to some island in another world." Shino scratched his head. "But that was a long time ago. Wow, this is sort of awkward."

[Katsumi Viora]

"It is proper to slurp down the noodles and the broth. It signifies that you are enjoying your meal. I am not sure if that is customary in the village, though."


Katsumi nodded and blushed he'd do as Kitano asked for and seemed to be able to get the noodles down easier,he was able to swallow small amounts of the noodles whole but had to chew the rest..
He found such manners to be a bit awkward but he wanted to please Kitano,even though his slurping and such was kept to a minimum but still noticeable level.
Katsumi eventually finished his noodle bowl and set it aside..He arched a brow as the sake was brought out.


"Have you ever had this before? I'm sure you cannot drink this or if you can, not a lot. It's good if you can find someone who makes it properly. Sometimes, you find people making it cheaply with bad water and all it does is leave a horrid taste in your mouth. And you wake up all sick in the morning."


Katsumi's nose twitched.


"What is it?..Some sort of alcohol?"


He said,looking at Kitano a bit confused.


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"If you wish to port us, that is fine. It's been a long day anyway. I'd appreciate it."



Yuki nodded then moved and reached,poking Shino's cheek.


"Not many of us show much emotion at all ,you don't need to force everything..I'm just one of the few that actually can be happy..Many of the others are still learning."



Yuki seemed to be good at reading people..He waved his hand then stepping back...


"This might be a bit weird for you at first,but don't worry it won't hurt you..Might be a bit dizzy though but you'll get used to it."



He giggled..


"Did you know that Reita-san is my cousin,He left when he was very young and moved to some island in another world.But that was a long time ago. Wow, this is sort of awkward."



Yuki canted his head.


"Nuuu~Actually I didn't..Doesn't surprise me though,you're both cute."


He said giggling again..


"Alright,let's get going."


He said and snapped his fingers,a port circle appeared underneath them and Yuki snapped his fingers again..The circle would light up brightly the area around them vanishing,a white canvas in-front of them before they were suddenly standing in-front of the Manor's doors...The port circle vanished and Yuki stepped forward knocking.

[Kirin]

Kitano laughed. "Yes, it is alcohol. It is made from rice. You don't have to drink it if you do not want to. I won't force you." He drank the small cup of sake. "It warms me. It is particularly good in the winter when it is cold. It gets warmed and brought out in the same bottle. It tastes good cold as well. I think that when it is warm, it tastes different from when it is chilled. Which makes sense to me, as the flavors do change."

He stared at the sake as he poured more out. He flipped over the other small cup and poured only about a quarter of it. Just enough for a small sip. Kitano winked. "How is this for our first date?"

Kitano was thoroughly enjoying this moment. He was beginning to relax around Katsumi. He realized that Katsumi would accept him no matter what he did. Not that he did anything especially bad to begin with.




Shino had ported before with Reita, so this was not much of a surprise. He just rubbed his eyes and smiled. Yuu, the nekojin servant of the Viora, opened the door.

Yuu's ears perked up and he squealed. "Yuki-kun!" He flailed and hugged Yuki.

Shino laughed, genuinely. "Yuu-kun. Hello!"

Yuu waved. "Hi, Shino-sama. Reita-san and Adio-sama are out back, playing with the kids."

Shino turned to Yuki. "Thank you."

[Katsumi Viora]

"Yes, it is alcohol. It is made from rice. You don't have to drink it if you do not want to. I won't force you,it warms me. It is particularly good in the winter when it is cold. It gets warmed and brought out in the same bottle. It tastes good cold as well. I think that when it is warm, it tastes different from when it is chilled. Which makes sense to me, as the flavors do change."


Katsumi nodded,curious about it now..



"I'll try some of it..You've got me curious now.."



He said,if the other cup was for him he'd take it and knock it back without hesitation..
(If the half filled cup wasn't his,he'd pour his own cup and try it)
He jumped a bit wrinkling his nose and shaking his head a bit..



"..Oh..goodness."


He said,rather surprised by the taste of it,he wasn't used to such a thing so it was rather strong too.


"It's really strong,tastes alright though.."


He said.


"How is this for our first date?"


Katsumi looked at Kitano and smiled,blushing a bit.


"Wonderful,I'm really enjoying spending time with you Kitano-kun."


He said contently..


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"Yuki-kun!"

Yuki's eyes widened as Yuu answered the door,he grinned happily and hugged Yuu back..


"Yuu-kun,Hello,how're you?..I'm sorry I've been at the cathedral a-lot I've really missed you."


He said cheerfully and kissed Yuu on the cheek..

"Thank you."


Yuki looked at Shino,his arms still around Yuu..He giggeled.


"Of course!"


He said,smiling still before turning his attention back to Yuu.

[Kirin]

Kitano laughed heartily at Katsumi. He covered his mouth, stifling giggles. "Awww, Katsu-chan. It's all right. When I first tried sake, I thought I was a fire-breathing dragon. I was also a bit too young to drink it, but you live and you learn."

He drank his third cup and eyed Katsumi. "So, what do you want to do now?" He asked quietly. His hands tapped against the table.

Kitano was overloaded with things going on around him that he was unfamiliar with.




Yuu nuzzled against Yuki while purring loudly. His tail curled around Yuki. "I'm glad you came. It's been pretty nice here. Adio-sama and Reita-sama have been playing with the kids. They're even trying to teach the kids how to play different musical instruments." He smiled. "It's cute. Do you have time to stay a while?"

In contrast to Yuki, Yuu was muscular. He also had tanned skin and dark brown cat ears and tail. He took a step aside. "Come in, you two. Come in!" Yuu laughed softly. He closed the door once they entered.

[Katsumi Viora]

"Awww, Katsu-chan. It's all right. When I first tried sake, I thought I was a fire-breathing dragon. I was also a bit too young to drink it, but you live and you learn."


Katsumi nodded,blushing a light smile on his face.

"Having extra sensitive ..well...everything..Makes trying any sort food or drink quite the er..sensory trip."


He said,laughing softly.


"So, what do you want to do now?"


Katsumi canted his head,thinking for a moment before speaking.


"Well,we could go watch Mamoru feed the Ravens at the very top of the cathedral,it's always such a sight..Quite a few villagers always come out to watch it too,Not quite sure why though...Then..after I suppose we could go meet up with Shino at the manor..How does that sound?"


He asked.

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Yuki smiled warmly,giggling lightly as he nuzzled against Yuu.


"I'm glad you came. It's been pretty nice here. Adio-sama and Reita-sama have been playing with the kids. They're even trying to teach the kids how to play different musical instruments." He smiled. "It's cute. Do you have time to stay a while?"


Yuki nodded,blushing lightly.

"Of course Yuu-kun,I'd be glad to stick around for a bit so we can spend some time together..I'm glad Adio & Reita are finally having some time with the kids..I'm sure Adio couldn't wait to pass on his violin skills...How are the kids anyways?..I know I could just look but I figured I'd ask off to the side anyways."



He said,scratching the back of his head a grin on his face.


"Come in, you two. Come in!"


Yuki nodded and headed inside the manor with Yuu and Shino.

[Kirin]

Kitano nodded. "That sounds like a good idea. I wouldn't mind watching. How come Mamoru-san doesn't visit Avice-sama?" He asked quietly.

"I mean, she comes over here and never sees him and she's all sad and stuff. Even her kid misses him. Her kid is really cute. Have you see him? I think his name is Luc. But I don't remember very well." He rambled a bit, saying Luc's name wrong. He just ended with a laugh. "Do you think we can pick them up along the way? I'm sure they'd love to see him."

Kitano giggled and placed a couple of gold coins on the table. He stood and walked out.



Yuu laughed. "Ichiro is learning how to play the violin, but he is sort of...weird. Ever since all that stuff with Adio and Reita, he's always vowing vengeance and he's really over protective of his parents. He is like a prodigy with a sword, but he bullies Hitomi-chan a lot. Hitomi is a little bit more quiet and reserved. Remember, she used to always be the first one to say 'Hi' to people."

Shino frowned. "That's a shame. She always seemed so adorable to me. Perhaps I should teach her how to defend herself." He thought outloud.

[Katsumi Viora]

Katsumi set any plates aside and stacked them nicely for the woman who had served them and made sure their spot was clean of any crumbs..It seemed to be out of habit,which well wasn't a bad thing.

"That sounds like a good idea. I wouldn't mind watching. How come Mamoru-san doesn't visit Avice-sama?"


Katsumi looked at Kitano once he was done,he canted his head.


"I..don't really know actually..Mamoru is pretty quiet these days for some reason..He usually only comes to me or Daisuke if he has a problem or something.."


He said then listened as Kitano continued,he was quiet as he'd give his payment if needed be and then followed Kitano out once he got up..

"I mean, she comes over here and never sees him and she's all sad and stuff. Even her kid misses him. Her kid is really cute. Have you see him? I think his name is Luc. But I don't remember very well."


Katsumi shook his head.


"No,I don't think I've met her child before..I could be wrong though."


He said,canting his head a light smile on his lips as they walked along..Katsumi was enjoying himself quite a bit.
He hadn't had this much fun in a long time.



"Do you think we can pick them up along the way? I'm sure they'd love to see him."



Katsumi nodded once more.


"Sure,that sounds like a wonderful idea..I'm sure he'd love to see them after he gets done with the feeding..Hmn."



He trailed off a moment and canted his head before speaking once more.


"Kitano-kun,would you like to help Mamoru-kun with the feeding?..I can take you to the top of the cathedral,it's such a great experience..."


He asked,looking at Kitano seemingly rather eager now.

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Yuki followed Yuu and Shino into the manor..Yuki stretched a bit,his overall demeanor cheerful and easygoing again.

"Ichiro is learning how to play the violin, but he is sort of...weird. Ever since all that stuff with Adio and Reita, he's always vowing vengeance and he's really over protective of his parents. He is like a prodigy with a sword, but he bullies Hitomi-chan a lot. Hitomi is a little bit more quiet and reserved. Remember, she used to always be the first one to say 'Hi' to people."


Yuki seemed a bit surprised hearing what Yuu had to say about the children.


"Wow,I need to come visit more often...everything seems to creep along in the cathedral and time runs together but out here it's going by faster then ever it seems....It's such a surprise about Ichiro-kun,he seemed like such a mirror image of Adio-kun personality wise...maybe he still is and I just don't notice..The bullying thing though,that's sort of normal..in a way..I mean they're basically siblings..It's bound to happen right?..I mean,some of us still tease and bully each other from time to time."


He said,shrugging..He looked at Shino then..


"That's a shame. She always seemed so adorable to me. Perhaps I should teach her how to defend herself."


"Ohhh~!"


Yuki flailed a bit,giggling.


"That's a good idea,I bet Reita and Adio-kun would appreciate that a-lot!"


He said,nodding rather enthusiastically.

[Kirin]

Kitano blushed. "I would be honored to help Mamoru-sama." He bowed his head once. "But we should go before it's too late." He rubbed his chin in thought and stood. He was getting ready to leave.

He grabbed Katsumi's hand and pulled him along. "You can wait at the gate and I'll be back very quickly. Uhhh..where is it?" He looked at Katsumi with a small smile.

Once Katsumi led Kitano to the gate and Kitano ran away from Katsumi into the outsider village. He came back a few moments later with a grinning Avice and a sleeping young kitsune. Avice seemed content and she turned to Katsumi and bowed her head.

"I haven't seen you in a while!" She giggled.




Shino looked around. "Still looks the same. But I am not surprised." He folded his hands behind his back.

Yuu smiled. His tail wagged slowly. "Oh well, have a seat. Get comfort-"

He was cut off as Ichiro and Hitomi ran by him. Ichiro was chasing Hitomi, pretending to be a monster and Hitomi was squealing happily. It seemed like they were just playing normally. Hitomi turned.

"Hello, Ojisama!" She waved.

"Hello, Hitomi-chan." He knelt down.

Ichiro was studying Shino from a distance. "Hello." He muttered.

[Katsumi Viora]

Katsumi nodded,smiling lightly glad that Kitano wanted to help Mamoru with the feeding at the top of the cathedral.


"Wonderful."


He muttered then stopped,arching a brow he laughed softly.

"Come on,this way Kitano-kun."


He said softly,leading Kitano off to the village gate just a few blocks from where they were..He'd stop then and wait as Kitano ran off..He looked up then as he heard Avice..

"I haven't seen you in a while!"

He laughed once more and gave a brief wave.

"Yeah,it has been a while,sorry about that..It's nice to see you."

He said and then turned as the cathedral bell rang once.


"The feeding is going to begin soon,we should hurry on ahead..Avice,do you want to come to the top
too?..I'm sure Mamoru would love the surprise."

He asked..
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Mamoru stood there,at the very top of the Cathedral..Amber eyes looking out over the village and the rest of the land sprawled out before him..
He was clad in his long dark Elder Robes--Long black hair hung about his shoulders from under the hood,his wings visible but partially folded to allow him better maneuverability at such a dizzying height.
Any Ravens that were already present at the cathedral were starting to circle around,cawing at times..One Raven in particular sat at Mamoru's feet..It was abnormally large,its feathers trimmed in red..It sat in silence however.
Small groups of villagers were just starting to arrive in the village center to watch Mamoru feed the Ravens.


"..We will wait just a bit longer today,with the cold weather upon us..I'm quite sure the others are in the Elder Forest seeking refuge."


He said softly..The large Raven gave a low caw in response..
One large container sat back against one of the pillars by the bell,it filled with the feed Mamoru gave to the Ravens every couple of days.


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"Still looks the same. But I am not surprised."



Yuki blinked,looking at Shino a bit of confusion lingering in his expression over Shino's comment but he'd brush it off with a giggle.
He jumped a bit as the children showed up,running past them..He spun around a bit watching a smile lingering on his face.
Yuki clapped his hands a bit,excited.


"Hitomi-chan~Ichiro-kun..Hello!"


He said happily..He then looked over at Ichiro.


"Oh."


He canted his head and gestured.


"Ichiro-kun,you don't have to worry this is just Shino he's a good perso---Oh!!"



He jumped a bit as a figure ported in-front of him then backed off quickly as Amber eyes darted around a bit,a blush crossing a pale complexion..It was Adio,who was clad in a long trench-coat with a few embellishments on it,each button had an embossed Rose on it...He also wore a pair of black cloth pants,a matching dress shirt and well taken care of knee high leather riding boots..His large wings were folded to his back..


"..Oh..Oh goodness,I didn't know we had anyone here..I wasn't expecting to get caught making sure the children were alright while they played...I'm sorry Yuki I didn't mean to startle you."





A soft,rather smooth voice came from pale pink lips as he brushed a bit of his hair from his face..His fingers were delicate,long and the claws were painted black.
Amber eyes were soft,but held the sort of sadness that plagued most of his family's minds even with their hearts complete.
He stepped away properly,getting out of everyone's way his movements rather fluid as he brought his attention to Shino..He bowed briefly before he straightened and spoke..


"Hello..I apologize but,have we met before?.."



Adio asked,canting his head lightly..

[Kirin]

Avice nodded. "All right." She smiled. "I've never watched Mamoru-kun feed the ravens."

Avice blushed. Her relationship with Mamoru was interesting. She was intrigued by him, but it never really seemed as serious to her mostly because of her fear of his father. Avice walked ahead with Katsumi. Kitano trailed behind. His hands folded behind his head and he seemed oddly relaxed and happy.

"I can't wait to see old Boobie-kun!" She giggled.

Kitano laughed. "Boobie-kun? What an interesting name."

Avice nodded. "It was a mistake I made and it just sort of stuck. That name sounds adorable, anyway. He gets so embarrassed and starts to blush."

They talked all the way to the cathedral.




Ichiro just nodded. He bowed to Shino and stood next to Hitomi as though he was trying to protect her. Shino turned to Adio and bowed as though he was a equal. Shino looked up and nodded. "Hai. We have met. I was the one who was training your husband. He was rather clumsy, but I am sure he has practiced over the time I have been gone?" He smirked.

Hitomi nodded. "Hai, Shino-sama. I see him outside everyday, training with his claws or a sword. And sometimes I see him just standing really still on logs. Or he sits on rocks for a long time."

Yuu smiled. "Hitomi-chan has tried to join Reita, but she said it is not comfortable."

Shino knelt down to Hitomi's level and looked at Adio. "If you want, little Hitomi-chan, I can teach you how to make it comfortable for yourself. But only if your Outosama approves."

Hitomi looked over at Adio. "Can he teach me?"

[Katsumi Viora]

Katsumi followed them both at a calm pace,arms at his side as a small smile lingered on his pale lips.

"I've never watched Mamoru-kun feed the ravens."


Katsumi canted his head looking at Avice as they walked along.


"I've always loved it,We start doing this for the birds in the colder months so they don't have to worry about food and of course many of them stay in the bell tower and in the Elder Forest..The tall trees offer the best shelter and protection for them...I'm surprised no one has mentioned it to you Avice,but you did arrive during warmer days...Adio,Reita their children and the other members of the manor will be witnessing the feeding tomorrow...Everyone is welcome to come whatever days they'd like."


Katsumi said,shrugging as he looked back to where they were going..
If either of them looked up as they headed closer to the cathedral,they would see Mamoru at the very top, standing..Many of the Ravens were still flying around the cathedral cawing their voices heard echoing through the village.


"They are such beautiful birds,and with quite a high intelligence..They've been misunderstood for quite some time,many cultures consider them messengers of death himself..Or the restless souls of loved ones long passed that wish to be guardians to their family..Or came back to finish something before they finally were able to rest in peace.."


Katsumi said,smiling lightly still..He'd continue speaking after a moment.



"Being able to feed the Ravens is more so a privilege then a job..You get a closer connection with the Ravens and really get to see them in a different light..Their beauty..their strength..many things come into a better light when you're able to watch them so closely..It is true that we have Ravens of our own,but many of them are manifestations of our own power,ones that we have raised on our own that were orphaned or injured too badly to be brought back to the forest..or our own guardians..but,that's a very rare sighting..The guardians for our family often come back as Ravens with all white plumage.."


He said,silence lingering for a moment after before Avice spoke again.


"I can't wait to see old Boobie-kun!"


Katsumi blinked and snickered,grinning some.



"I forgot about that Nickname you gave him.."


He said..Soon enough they'd reach the stairs of the cathedral..Katsumi turned to them both..
The other members of the punishment squad were outside,making sure the crowd didn't become
a problem and keeping villagers back from the stairs..
The rest of the elders had taken to the roofs to watch the spectacle..Hitoshi was situated on the tallest roof by himself just as the others were,they seemingly haven been given the choice of where they stood to watch.
On occasion a few of the other elders cast glances toward Kitano in a rather scrutinizing but calm manner
but none would say anything to them and keep to their own business.



"Alright,we should head up now before the crowd becomes too thick..I can't exactly fly you up this time Kitano but I promise I will once Yuki heals me...But for now I'll be porting us all up to the top..Is that alright with you both?"


He asked,canting his head..
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[i]"Hai. We have met. I was the one who was training your husband. He was rather clumsy, but I am sure he has practiced over the time I have been gone?"

Adio arched a brow not responding,his smile faded some.
..Yuki jabbed Shino in the side with his elbow lightly...


"He's just kidding Adio-kun,don't take offense to it."


Yuki reassured Adio who nodded lightly and then looked to Hitomi..a light smile returning to his lips as he brushed a bit of his black hair from his pale face..Adio canted his head lightly looking to Shino then returned his attention to Hitomi..


"Can he teach me?"


Adio thought about it for a moment,seeming a bit hesitant but nodded slowly..


"If this is something you have your mind set on,then I will not stop you Hitomi-chan..You have my permission."


He said,smiling lightly still..
He turned his head looking around a bit as he pressed his fingers to his lips lightly.


"I wonder where Reita-kun wandered too,I did sort of disappear randomly..I hope I didn't startle him."


He said,blushing and laughing lightly..