>>38675358
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Kiku, the shortest, is 5' 1" for ever and ever. Lesbian submissive.
Akari is 5' 3", and has another few inches to grow. Sexuality is weird, switch, cosplayer.
Yui is 5' 4" and will only grow due to circumstances beyond her control (though she will be able to change her size, being Void oni). Dyke, switch.
Kiki is 5' 6", and is at full growth. Bisexual bottom.
Ryukusa is tall at 5' 8", but this becomes 6' in her true form. She is fully grown. Lesbian top.
Er Yin is the tallest at 5' 10" and is fully grown. Lesbian dominant.
Jinyuu is 5' 7" but persistently hovers an extra three inches above the ground or floor because of her nature as a seer. Straight.
Hinata-hakase is 6' 3". Sexuality is terrifying.
Hidesato is 5' 5". Straight.
Kushinada is 5' 8". Straighter.
Taisho Ryoga is 5' 9". Who knows.
Hyun Chisato is 5' 4”, and is fully grown. Lolicon with plausible deniability.
Rie is 8” tall or 5' 5”, and is fully cat. Her sexuality is cat.
Ryuu Wakaba is deceased.
Hagyu Genso is 12' 5” standing upright. He is by and large gay.
Mizumi Shoko is 7' 2”, is fully grown. Bisexual top.
Yuuhi is 4'11” and is fully grown. Yuuhi a cute.
Tokei Isusangi, Inau-san is 5' 3”and confused.
Reiha is 5' 5 1/2”, and is milfy.
Peta is 3' 2”. Peta is \>.</

>>38675358
>[x] Kiki's complexes and considerations.

>>38675358
>[] Ryukusa just did interesting things, how's she coping?
While it could be interesting to see things from Kiku's or Yui's perspective I'd prefer to stick with Ryu.

>>38675358
[x] What DOES Yui see?

>>38675358
>[] Kiki's complexes and considerations.

>>38675358
>[] Ryukusa just did interesting things, how's she coping?

Ryukuza time is best time.

Ryukusa it is.

Writing.

>>38675358
>[x] Kiki's complexes and considerations.

>>38675478
Ah for reference this wasn't a vote (hence using the quest-spelling with z and not character-spelling with s).

>>38675565
Tsk.

Then it is Kiki-hime, and I'll rewrite.

>>38675622
Foiled by your own spelling!

NOOO! I can't believe I missed the vote!

Oh, well, Kiki is great, too.

>>38675734
I'm sure we'll rendezvous with Ryukusa next thread anon!
If you wanted Yui, I'm sorry.

>>38675734
>>38675767
>You'll get the opportunities for Yui and Er Yin in the future.

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Stage 66: Sky blue are the eyes, Sakura petals the scales, secret love: the lady in waiting, Kiki.

Your name is Kumatori Kiki, and you are waiting for your husband to return home.

That your husband is a girl doesn't bother you so much, especially as somehow, in ways that only she can manage, she has given you the gift of a child. Her child, even. How does she do such things? Well, she seems to be something like a goddess, yet isn't one yet. Despite her supposedly being the reincarnation of the goddess of destruction, she is being life into the world, and protecting your life.

The fact that all her family and household call her a boy is strange, but understandable. She really isn't one, even if you did think so a few times. Twice, really. No wonder she grew her hair so long.

You could practice your Powers, you suppose, but you're nervous as a cat youkai in a room full of ghostly rocking chairs. Whatever Ryu-chan set out to do, it was dangerous, so dangerous she wouldn't even take her best friend and confidante Akari-chan. Not that you really mind Akari-chan staying with you....the others are nice, but you don't really know them. Not like you know Ryu-chan and Akari-chan.

>>38675767

Yeah, I would have liked to know what she sees, among other things.

Still, there is no reason to continue talking about it.

Anyone has suggestion for new outfits for Kiki ?

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>>38675806
It's late, really and Yui-chan and onee-chan Kiku are sitting with the wounded Chinese dragonette Er Yin-sensei. She was wounded helping Ryu-chan protect you, and you can't help but feel partly responsible. Ryu-chan blames herself of course, she always does, and she probably always will. Then again, she doesn't let that stop her from doing....well, things like this! Protecting Japan might be a good reason, but you can't stop worrying. Unless you do something to stop worrying.

>Kiki can select only one choice.
[] Put something more than the short sleeping robe on and make tea fro everyone.
[] See how Er yin-sensei is doing, by which you really mean your sister.
[] Take some time to talk to Akari, maybe even apologize for Ryu-chan.
[] Go check on Ryu-chan's big sister, and maybe sneak a peek at the prisoners.

>>38675836
>[] Go check on Ryu-chan's big sister, and maybe sneak a peek at the prisoners.

>>38675836

>[X] Put something more than the short sleeping robe on and make tea fro everyone.

>>38675836
>[x] See how Er yin-sensei is doing, by which you really mean your sister.

>>38675836
>[x] Put something more than the short sleeping robe on and make tea fro everyone.
Housewife mode activate.

>>38675836
>[] Put something more than the short sleeping robe on and make tea fro everyone.

>>38675836
>[] See how Er yin-sensei is doing, by which you really mean your sister.

>>38675836
[x] Take some time to talk to Akari, maybe even apologize for Ryu-chan.

>>38675836
Stupid dinner keeping me from voting in a timely manner...
>[] Put something more than the short sleeping robe on and make tea for everyone.

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[X] Put something more than the short sleeping robe on and make tea for everyone.

You sigh and bow slightly to Akari-chan, who smiles at you, her eyes amused and her tiny smile secretive and understanding. You have no idea how she manages to have the least expressive face and yet express herself so well. You slip quickly to the room you all share at the moment, and look through the wardrobe.

The sheer number of outfits and styles is always bewildering. Ryu-chan doesn't just have clothes for you and she in here, but there are outfits you suspect are for the others as well. She really is an up-and-coming fashion designer. If she didn't have to save Japan from herself and from the people who....hurt you, she could easily make a living creating fashion designs and modeling them. It might have been nice to have an ordinary life, like that.

Aside from being married to the son of one of the people who did those things to you. Who would have been sorcerers and assassins. The funny thing is that you are in a similar position now. With a woman, instead of a man, and on the run, and married to someone who could be a goddess one day. Daunting, in another time and place. But you got your wish. More than one, really!

As you lay out a variety of kimono to wear, you think on who needs your attentions most.

[] Ryu-chan's favorite black and fuchsia colors; probably best to talk to Akari with white-flower tea.
[] White with fading sakura, your traditional; blooming tea for your sister and the oni-girl.
[] Perhaps pearl with blue and pink embroidery; some of the special green tea for Jinyuu-sensei if she's awake.
[] Oh, these pastel violets and blues, with a checked sash; something medicinal for Er Yin-sensei.

>>38676168
>[x] White with fading sakura, your traditional; blooming tea for your sister and the oni-girl.

>>38676168
[x] Ryu-chan's favorite black and fuchsia colors; probably best to talk to Akari with white-flower tea.
Gotta look good for Ryu-chan.

>>38676168
>[] Ryu-chan's favorite black and fuchsia colors; probably best to talk to Akari with white-flower tea.

>>38676168
>It might have been nice to have an ordinary life, like that.

It's ok, I didn't use my heart that much.

>[] Oh, these pastel violets and blues, with a checked sash; something medicinal for Er Yin-sensei.

>>38676168
>[] White with fading sakura, your traditional; blooming tea for your sister and the oni-girl.

>>38676168
>[] Oh, these pastel violets and blues, with a checked sash; something medicinal for Er Yin-sensei.

>>38676168
>[x] White with fading sakura, your traditional; blooming tea for your sister and the oni-girl.

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[X] White with fading sakura, your traditional; blooming tea for your sister and the oni-girl.

Dressing doesn't take too long, but long enough to consider the situation yet again. You think about it a lot. You're certain that if you had been properly trained to use your powers, even if you hadn't gone so far into your powers as Ryu-chan and Akari-chan, these thoughts would make more sense to you. The gist of them being, why this all seems so familiar. Why it seems natural, normal to be one of many, even if you are the first of five....or is it seven? It should be seven, but it feels right with five.

“Now see, that's what I mean....” Immediately you clap a hand over your mouth. You haven't done that in a long time, talking to yourself. The worry is definitely getting to you. You work the obi around your waist, slowly, and sigh. It's like....it's like your being manipulated into this situation, but it's not manipulation. It not like you're being forced. These things feel natural, normal even – and how normal is doing things like that to your older sister? – but they shouldn't be. It's like...what is it like? It's like someone doing to you what you did to Yui. Placing your feet on the path that leads to a happiness you didn't think you could have, but you being the one to walk forward on that path.

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>>38676447
The knot tightened and the soft silk of your white Spring-Time Viewing Robe tied properly, you walk silently out into the living room. Akari is there, working on her lap-top, as is Yui-chan who is in the kitchen making a snack for herself. You didn't know a little one like her could eat ~so much~. She's beautiful, really, soft and tomboyish in a way that not even Ryu-chan is. And she adores Akari-chan. Sometimes, though, when she looks at you, there's a strange look on her face, like....like she's not seeing you, but someone like you.

That makes no sense but you know it's the truth.

You sigh and run a hand along Akari-chan's shoulder as she smiles up at you in passing. You joi Yui-chan in the kitchen and she puts the plate of baked pork buns on the counter and looks startled to see you there.

[] Tell her you're just here to make tea for her and your sister; pet her horns like Ryu-chan does.
[] Ask her if she's had blooming tea before and make sure she's going back to the room; bow demurely too.
[] Tell her she can go back, and you'll finish for her; kiss her cheek, she's Akari's Precious Treasure after all.
[] Ask her how Er Yin-sensei is; bow and apologize for the trouble you've made.

>>38676477
>[x] Tell her you're just here to make tea for her and your sister; pet her horns like Ryu-chan does.

>>38676477
>[] Tell her she can go back, and you'll finish for her; kiss her cheek, she's Akari's Precious Treasure after all.
Gotta care for the cute Oni!

>>38676477
>[] Ask her how Er Yin-sensei is; bow and apologize for the trouble you've made.
>[] Tell her you're just here to make tea for her and your sister; pet her horns like Ryu-chan does.

>>38676477
>[] Tell her she can go back, and you'll finish for her; kiss her cheek, she's Akari's Precious Treasure after all.
Have I mentioned that you write the best characters, XS? Because you do.

>>38676477
[] Tell her she can go back, and you'll finish for her; kiss her cheek, she's Akari's Precious Treasure after all.

Not only is it difficult to choose one option, each is good.

What are the rules for Kiki using Wood eyes?

>>38676606
>Only one please - though you can mix and match the two parts or write in a single suggestion.

Forked paths.

>>38676477
>[] Tell her she can go back, and you'll finish for her; kiss her cheek, she's Akari's Precious Treasure after all.

>>38676623
>Kiki can use wood eyes to see how to guide a person towards specific ends or goals - it is mind control/manipulation of a sort, but Kiki will only use it towards specifically good ends for that person; the idea of doing anything else is repugnant to her as a person.

>>38676620
It's the spontaneity. Every moment is fresh, so possibility is given more then it usually gets.

>>38676658
Wow, that's connected to the void in some really cool ways.

>>38676477
[x] Tell her you're just here to make tea for her and your sister; pet her horns like Ryu-chan does.
Oh, hadn't expected such a quick update.

>>38676632
>>38676606
Ah, okay, I'll custom one then.
>>38676477
>[] Tell her you're just here to make tea; pet her horns like Ryu-chan does while asking how Er Yin-sensei is doing.

>>38676692
>A more detailed explanation afterwards.

>>38676477
>Ask her how Er Yin-sensei is, then tell her she can go back, and you'll finish for her; kiss her cheek, she's Akari's Precious Treasure after

>>38676477
>>38676495
I'll switch to support >>38676853!

>>38676477
Switching from >>38676623 to >>38676853 .

>>38676822
Thank you based XS.

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[X] Tell her she can go back, and you'll finish for her; kiss her cheek, she's Akari's Precious Treasure after all.
[+] Write in.

You smiles and walk up to her. “Don't mind me, Yui-chan. I'm here mostly to make tea....how is Er Yin-sensei?” You run your finger over her horns, and she relaxes instantly, her glowing eyes – such a pretty color – half closing. Taking the plate from her relaxing hands, you set it on the counter, feeling the sharp edges of the spirals of her tiny horns.

Hard to believe someone so cute weighs more than you ever will, even though you cheat on your diet.

“She's resting naturally now. We haven't put the seal back on, she needs to breathe naturally for a while. Kiku-sama is changing her bandages. I had to get something to eat. I was gonna get some for Kiku-sama too.” She shivers lightly, and you're a little surprised by her....um, reaction. You should probably do less of that next time. Really, you probably should have known better....but she's so cute!

“Yui-chan, you can go back and keep my sister company....I'll warm those up for you both, and I'll bring you some tea as well.” You lean close and kiss Yui-chan's cheek. She glows – GLOWS! – a soft pink-red color, and ducks her head.

“Yes, Kiki-hime! Thank you, Kiki-hime!” She closes the refrigerator and almost dashes off, her tiny tail twitching wildly as she bolts for the room. You can't help but smile as you pick up the plate and put it in a steam-box for warming in the microwave.

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>>38677092
The tiny scuff lets you know Akari walked into the kitchen. You know very well she can be perfectly silent, but she's nice enough not to scare you like that. Funny, but ryu-chan never surprises you like that exactly. You always know where she is if she's nearby. Placing a kettle on to boil, you turn and smile at your husband's best friend. A friend you share in common, though it seems Ryu-chan didn't know at first.

“I am gad you like her, Kiki-hime,” Akari says softly, hopping onto the counter lightly and watching you collect a tray for the girls.

“I do like her, She's strange, but she's a very good girl. Not at all what I expect of oni-girls at all!” Some mocchi balls will help too, sweets to keep their energy up. Adding those to the plate you glance at Akari, who is stoically watching you.

[] Ask her if she approves of Ryu-chan's choice; and the peach-flower blooming tea is good and will revitalize them.
[] Apologize for setting her against Ryu-chan's will like that; maybe the green tea with hibiscus bloom to relax them.
[] Curiously inquire as to whether she and Yui-chan would like to stay with you and Ryu-chan in the room permanently; black tea-flowers with rose petal blooms, that would be restorative.
[] Gently point out that Yui-chan fully intends to wed her officially; dandelion-head blooming tea with red clover burst, that will soothe them.

>>38677129
>[] Apologize for setting her against Ryu-chan's will like that; maybe the green tea with hibiscus bloom to relax them.

>>38677129
>[] Apologize for setting her against Ryu-chan's will like that; maybe the green tea with hibiscus bloom to relax them.

>>38677129
>[] Ask her if she approves of Ryu-chan's choice; and the peach-flower blooming tea is good and will revitalize them.
I'm interested in knowing what she thinks of it.

>>38677129
[x] Curiously inquire as to whether she and Yui-chan would like to stay with you and Ryu-chan in the room permanently; black tea-flowers with rose petal blooms, that would be restorative.
Not sure it's smart but I can't resist.

>>38677129
>[x] Ask her if she approves of Ryu-chan's choice; and the peach-flower blooming tea is good and will revitalize them.

>>38677129
>[] Apologize for setting her against Ryu-chan's will like that; maybe the green tea with hibiscus bloom to relax them.
We can't reveal the wedding secret!

>>38677129
>[] Apologize for setting her against Ryu-chan's will like that; maybe the green tea with hibiscus bloom to relax them.

>>38677129
[] Apologize for setting her against Ryu-chan's will like that; maybe the peach-flower blooming tea is good and will revitalize them and raise everyone's spirits.

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[X] Ask her if she approves of Ryu-chan's choice; and the peach-flower blooming tea is good and will revitalize them.

You take a trio of Peach Flower Style Blooming Tea balls out of ~Nowhere~ and place them in the bottom of the teapot, considering how you to phrase the question.

“Are those yours, 'hime?” You blush some at her use of the nickname she gave you.

“Yes, I made these. It kept me occupied, at home.” Home, this is home. No, not really – Ryu-chan isn't here, so it's not home. Westerners say home is where the heart is, but that's not true. Home is where the heart you love is. But your family is here, and that is enough. “If you don't mind....” She shakes her head, and you relax. “Do you approve of Ryu-chan's choice not to take you? I would feel better, but she seemed very hard headed about it.”

Akari-chan considers as you gently pour the water onto the tea-balls and set the glass teapot aside to let them bloom properly. Then you collect the buns from the steamer and set them on plates. “Honestly, I would have preferred Yui-chan or myself to go. Not because of aniki's skills, but because taking the Water Oni might have been risky. Water oni-children are cunning, rather than strong, and even though she is resilient she isn't as strong as other oni-children. Not to mention Water is weak to Stone. Aniki's reasoning is sound though.” Akari places and hand over her belly.

That brings a smile to your face. You and she share that, as well. “Would you like to join us for snacks, Akari-chan?”

She shakes her head with a smile. “I have work to do, things aniki needs done.” You suspect she also wants to be in the living room....in case something bad happens. You suppress a shudder.

“All right.” You take the tea tray with it's load of pork buns, mocchi, and slip out of the kitchen, pausing to kiss Akari's cheek too. She doesn't blush, only lowers her head a little. “I'm so happy for you, Akari-chan.”

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>>38677737
“Thank you, 'hime,” she murmurs as she slips back into the living room.

You have to use your tail to open the door, something that Ryu-chan makes look awfully easy compared to how it really is! Still, you manage without spilling the tea or any of the food. You glance at the bed quickly, but Er Yin's wounds are covered, which is a relief. You aren't as strong as the others are, not in that peculiar way. You will be one day, but not yet. Onee-san is kneeling on the bed, silent, and looking very calm. Whatever Ryu-chan did to her worked really well, she looks as calm as Er Yin has ever made her.

Yui-chan slides carefully off the bed and takes the tray from you. “Will you stay with us, Kik – hey, that's really cool!” She carefully lifts the teapot to see the blooming tea-flowers inside. It's turned the rich, golden color of well made peach-flower tea, and you are pleased that she enjoys it so much. Your sister murmurs softly, “....baka oni.” There's no real heat to the words which is a good sign.

[] Stay a little while and check on their progress; serving your sister tea will be good.
[] Excuse yourself; serve tea to them both, and then leave though.
[] Explain you're not going to sleep until Ryu-chan is back; let the oni-girl serve tea if she likes.
[] If they think it is safe to stay, stay; ask your sister to serve, make sure she's okay.

>>38677129
>[] Apologize for setting her against Ryu-chan's will like that. Black tea-flowers with rose petal blooms, that would be restorative.

>>38677737
I don't think that option won (or led at any point) but I don't actually mind either way.

>>38677758
>[] Explain you're not going to sleep until Ryu-chan is back; let the oni-girl serve tea if she likes.

>>38677758

>[] Stay a little while and check on their progress; serving your sister tea will be good. Thank them for their kindness

>>38677758
>[x] Stay a little while and check on their progress; serving your sister tea will be good.
Gotta care for the family!

>>38677758
>[] Stay a little while and check on their progress; serving your sister tea will be good.

>>38677758
>[x] Excuse yourself; serve tea to them both, and then leave though.
Wanna chat with Akari.

>>38677780
You're absolutely correct.

Many apologies - apparently the lack of sleep is takign a heavier toll than I thought.

>>38677320
>>38677396
>>38677161
>>38677146
I'll have her apologize to Akari later, and I do apologize.

>>38677864
It's fine, I'm surprised you don't mess up more really. Pretty smooth ride since the minor bump of armgate so long ago.

>>38677758
[x] Stay a little while and check on their progress; serving your sister tea will be good.

>>38677864
Don't worry about it, happens to the best of us.
Also if we could have taken more then one option I would have voted for that one.

>>38677758
>[] If they think it is safe to stay, stay; ask your sister to serve, make sure she's okay.

>>38677758
>[] Stay a little while and check on their progress; serving your sister tea will be good.

>>38677758
[] Explain you're not going to sleep until Ryu-chan is back; let the oni-girl serve tea if she likes.

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[X] Stay a little while and check on their progress; serving your sister tea will be good.

You gently take the teapot away from Yui-chan and gesture for her to get back up on the bed. Yui looks at you like you've gone absolutely crazy and starts to speak, but your sister interrupts her. “Just do as you're told, Yui-san.” Your sister's eyes are open and glaring mildly – a trick you've never seen anyone duplicate – at Yui. The abashed oni-girl bows quickly and climbs carefully onto the bed again, using one of the tall bedposts to do so. She settles opposite your sister in a kneeling position, watching as you pour and serve the tea in simple bowls.

“This should refresh you and revitalize you both. You need to keep your strength up.” You've seen your sister go for days without real sleep, meditating for long periods of time, but you don't know that much about oni-children. Kiku takes her tea without a word, only a slight nod of thanks, and Yui mumbles a very formal thank you, blushing that cute pink glow again. “We're family Yui-chan, you'll have to get used to being taken care of sometimes.”

Her protest is only a mild one. “But we're supposed to be taking care of you, and you're the principle, so it's not right that you serve me tea or food, Kiki-hime!”

As you prepare her plate, you smile.

[] Explain that you are taking care of them so they can take care of you and Er Yin better.
[] Tell her you have the right as the First Wife to delegate duties, or keep them for yourself.
[] Stroke her hair and let her know that it is all right for her to be taken care of sometimes.
[] Since Ryu-chan is not here, it falls to you to take care of them all, while they protect you.

>>38678283
>[x] Stroke her hair and let her know that it is all right for her to be taken care of sometimes.

>>38678283
>[] Stroke her hair and let her know that it is all right for her to be taken care of sometimes.

>>38678283
[] Stroke her hair while explaining to her that, since Ryu-chan is not here, it falls to you to take care of them all, while they protect you.
That tea flower is amazing.

>>38678283
>[] Tell her you have the right as the First Wife to delegate duties, or keep them for yourself

>>38678283
>[] Since Ryu-chan is not here, it falls to you to take care of them all, while they protect you.

>>38678283
>[] Since Ryu-chan is not here, it falls to you to take care of them all, while they protect you.

>>38678283
>[X] Stroke her hair and let her know that it is all right for her to be taken care of sometimes.

"Feels ryukasa shiny blue horns and then strokes her haid" what are thoses horns made of ma'am

>>38679007
I...what?

Your horns ma'am what are they made of

>>38679090
Ryukusa's horns are sapphire.

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[X] Stroke her hair and let her know that since Ryu-chan is not here, it falls to you to take care of them all, while they protect you, which is okay sometimes.

There are so many things you want to tell Yui-chan, explain to her. It hurts your head to try and fit them all together....is this what it's like to be in Ryu-chan's head, to try and explain so many different things all at once, and make them make sense. You want to put her, to gently admonish her, to explain to her, to teach her. Oh dear, she's giving you that look again.

Placing her tray next to her, you settle on the bed beside her and slowly set your hand on her soft metallic hair. It's almost white, but not really....but it is definitely soft, which it doesn't look like it should be. “Well, Yui-chan, since Ryu-chan isn't here to take care of you, I must take care of you, so that you can protect me, as well as Er Yin-sensei.” She looks a little annoyed by the explanation, but your stroking of her hair calms her quickly. “It's okay to be taken care of sometimes. Ryu-chan taught me that.”

You blush, realizing your sister is looking at you. “Well, it's true.”

“Thank you for the tea, Kiki,” your sister murmurs. You look at her as she sips more. “You're skill has improved, the flavors are much more smooth and blended together.” High praise!

Taking her plate around to the other side, you set it next to your onee-chan. “You are kind. But you should eat too. You need your strength too.”

She sighs, and frowns at you, but you kiss her temple, and she relents, just a little. “Besides, I can always ask Ryu-chan to discipline you if you refuse to take care of yourself.” that earns you a slight scowl, which makes you feel much better.

“Don't I get threats too?” asks Yui-chan curiously. No jealousy, just curious.

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>>38679242
“No, because that's Akari-chan's job, not mine!” you admonish her gently as you rise to leave.

“Oh, okay. That's good too.” She starts eating the pork bun, taking huge bites that she should probably choke on, but somehow doesn't.

Your sister's tail slides along yours as you slip back out of the room, satisfied they're both well and that they're taking care of the wounded dragonette you could barely bring yourself to look at. Why did she have to suffer so much? Somehow, you don't think her blindness had anything to do with it; those pale eyes could stare through walls at people's souls. You shut the door behind you with a soft click, and take a slow, deep breath.

You wish Ryu-chan was here, and send a prayer to her, for her protection and safety.

Walking back into the living room, you watch Akari-chan working her magic with the computer. She and Yui-chan both seems to have this miraculous skill with technology, though in Akari-chan's case it's all just learning. You walk over slowly, and she pauses, looking up at you with that silent expectation that is at once soothing in it's predictability and unnerving in it's....it's servility. “Akari-chan....I wanted to say, I'm sorry I put you up against Ryu-chan that way. It was a little mean of me.”

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>>38679268
The twinkle in her eyes and the smile she sports are not things she shows to anyone else but you, really. She certainly wouldn't do this to Ryu-chan! “Would you like to make it up to me?” she asks softly, her tail twitching. You can't help but smile, because you know she's going to say something strange or silly, or even something true. Perhaps one day she will do this for Ryu-chan, but it's more likely she'll show this side to Yui and Er Yin and Kiku....her relationship with Ryu-chan is so strange and frighteningly complex to you.

[] That depends on if it's for you or for someone else; so, maybe.
[] Are you planning something strange? Then, perhaps so.
[] Oh, you're being coy, so I'll be safe and say no!
[] If it is interesting enough, I might even get help, so yes!

>>38679314
[x] Are you planning something strange? Then, perhaps so.

>>38679314
>[] That depends on if it's for you or for someone else; so, maybe.

>>38679314
>[] If it is interesting enough, I might even get help, so yes!

>>38679314
>[x] Are you planning something strange? Then, perhaps so.

>>38679314
>[] Are you planning something strange? then yes!

>>38679314
>[x] Oh, you're being coy, so I'll be safe and say no! Only honest Akaris will get anywhere here!

>>38679314
>[x] Of course, you're always at your family's service.

>>38679314
[] Are you planning something strange? Then, perhaps so.

Can we visit Jinyuu? I feel like she nerds some guidance.

Oh no ryukasa horns fall down "picks them up"

>>38679645

What are you talking about, dude?

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[X] You're being coy, but I am at the service of my family....so be honest and tell me or I'll say no.

You want to tease her back, but it's a little harder now that you're actually trying to be a responsible wife. Ryu-chan would probably tease her right back, but even thinking of doing that makes you want to blush. Then again, it IS Akari-chan, and she doesn't do this with anyone but you. “Well, Akari-chan, I am supposed to take care of the house while Ryu-chan's away....but you're playing games, and you are one of those ninjas....” Her soft laughter fills the room. “So be honest with me, and I will say yes. But if you're teasing, then I'll say no!”

Akari-chan smiles even more at that and murmurs softly, “Ask aniki to wear a dress for you. A real dress.”

Your heart flutters and you're Pearl aches suddenly and deeply for her touch. Your mouth is dry and there's a fine tremor that wants to escape into your hands. “You want me to ask Ryu-chan to wear an actual dress?” Akari nods, her eyes glittering even more brightly at your discomfiture. “I don't think....” No, that would be a lie, she has several really nice dresses in her closet. And probably more hidden away! “Really?”

“Really, yes, 'hime.”

[] Agree.
[] Disagree.
[] Caveat – Akari has to wear a boy's uniform.
[] Caveat – Yui has to wear a dress too.

>>38679871
[x] Caveat – Akari has to wear a boy's uniform.

I was wondering where Kiki kept getting all her lewd ideas.

>>38679871
>[] Caveat – Yui has to wear a dress too.

>>38679871
>[] Agree.

>>38679871
>[] Agree.

>>38679871
[] Caveat – Yui has to wear a dress too.

>>38679913
Water over-excites wood.

>>38679871
>[] Caveat – Akari has to wear a boy's uniform.

>>38679871
>[x] Caveat – Akari has to wear a boy's uniform.
Heheh

>>38679871
>[] Caveat – Yui has to wear a dress AND Akari has to wear a boy's uniform.
In return, she can tell Kiki what to wear as well! It's like a party!

>>38679871
>[] Agree.

>>38679871
Changing >>38680001 to >>38680142 . Maybe we can make outfits for everyone, with Akari hosting our little convention.

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[X] Caveat – Akari has to wear a boy's uniform.
[X] Caveat – Yui has to wear a dress too.

“Only if you wear a gakuran and Yui wears a seifuku.” The traditional male and female uniforms of the schools will look good on them both! “And it has to be a nice girl's uniform, not a cosplay one.” Akari hesitates and you lean close, letting your kimono strain against your breasts. “And I'll wear whatever my sister tells me to wear. “

Akari-chan's eyes light up and she nods once. “Okay.” That sends a shiver down your spine and a tingle through your Pearl. You've never seen Ryu-chan in a real dress. In fact, you don't even think Akari-chan has.

Standing back up, you smile at your friend, and then walk over to Jinyuu-sensei's room. Akari's soft voice stops you. “You shouldn't. She's praying.” You glance back at her, wondering how she knows that. It doesn't get you an answer, because she's already engrossed in her computer work again.

[] Tap politely; you think you should talk to her anyways.
[] Leave her be; you'll have to talk to her later.
[] Make her green tea; you think she needs a friend.
[] Join her for prayer; Ryu-chan could use them.

>>38680392
> Make her green tea...

>>38680392
[x] Leave her be; you'll have to talk to her later.

>>38680392
>[x] Leave her be; you'll have to talk to her later.

>>38680392
>[] Leave her be; you'll have to talk to her later.

>>38680392
>[] Make her green tea; you think she needs a friend.
Yeah, probably.

>>38680392
[] Make her green tea; you think she needs a friend, praying for Ryukuza as it steeps.

>>38680392
>[] Join her for prayer; Ryu-chan could use them.

>>38680392
>[] Leave her be; you'll have to talk to her later.

Ok I pray with ryukusa-san

>>38680392
>[] Make her green tea; you think she needs a friend.

I'll fix some tea too

>>38680913
Smart plan, anon.

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[X] Make her green tea; you think she needs a friend.
[X] Leave her be; you'll have to talk to her later.

You step back from the door, hoping that she is all right and that her prayers are answered. You're not entirely sure her prayers are going to Ryu-chan though; Jinyuu-sensei is Buddhist, after all. Still, everything that can help is good. You'll make some of that strange, sweet green tea that Ryu-chan loves so much in a little while, when she's done. She's had a hard time too, and while Ryu-chan might be a little mad at her, you think she's just worried about your husband. She could probably use a friend.

You walk back over and settle into the chair next to where Akari is working. Her computer has a million open windows and mini-screens on it, and the poor thing is radiating heat. “How did you know Akari-chan?”

“I can feel the vibration of her voice along the floor,” she mentions mildly.

What an interesting ability! “That's....” Your voice trails off.

Your cheeks start blooming red, and it doesn't stop there. Akari-chan politely keeps her attention focused on the computer as the implications of what she's just told you filter all the way through your brain. “Akari-chan is a voyeur then?” you ask meekly as you rub your inner elbow absently.

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>>38681085
“Not really,” she murmurs softly. “I usually have Yui-chan with me to drown the sensation out, or I look around outside.”

“Why didn't you say something before?”

Akari-chan looks up at you, her blood-dark eyes gentle. “Because I love Ryu-chan.”

Despite your blush your heart melts a little at her gentle declaration. You can't deny knowing that before would have made you hesitate. It's a little daunting now....although the idea of her and Yui making love every time you and Ryu-chan make love....it has a strange sort of appeal.

But when Akari turns her head towards the door and closes her computer, sending it into ~Nowhere~, you become aware of the much more frightening aspect of that ability. “Kiki-hime, please go into the room where Yui-chan and Kiku-sama are.” Your heart thunders in your chest and you quickly obey, as Akari moves in absolute silence towards the door....

>To Be Continued....

>>38681113
Booo, cliffhanger!
Thanks for writing!

Thanks for the thread!

Wood Eyes is an unusual technique in that it seems to be made up of Void abilities.

However, it's more than that, and less. Wood Eyes allows the user to see the potential branching off a persons life can take from any given moment. It allows the dragonette to see the potential avenues of growth and decay for a person's spirit, and can then be used to influence them for good or ill towards either direction.

When Kuroukami's daughter was visiting, Kiki-hime used Wood Eyes to determine how she could help Yui best to grow, and made appropriate suggestions that would help her heal and recover her will to strive against what had been done to her instead of acting in a meek and passive manner.

It can also be used to determine health and physical well being, and to manipulate that as well, but that is an ability that must be trained, where the previous ability is instinctively understood.

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[X] Make her green tea you think she needs a friend "must make more tea for dragon lady more often

I hope you enjoyed this brief look into kiki's head. It's a simple, sort of happily confused place to be, and her lack of training has left definite gaps in her knowledge, but as you can see, she isn't entirely ignorant that very great things are in motion.

In fact, she is more closely aware of the karmic and reincarnation ties that bind them together than even Er Yin is.

>>38681285
If we were to visit Kuroukami in an effort to both thank him for his efforts to remedy what his majordomo foolishly did, to make sure he understands the nature of the crisis that had befallen Japan and how Ryukuza is necessary for positive growth, and to check on his representative, could Kiki help his representative Water child grow in her abilities?

Also, will we have a chance to get Shoko and one other back to the apartment asap?

>>38681342

Very interesting thread. Kiki's psyche is very much like an ever-growing tree, in contrast of Ryukusa's ever-moving ocean.

>>38681285

I suppose that a fair share of Ryukusa's growth in power and recovering from injuries are due to Kiki, as well.

Thanks for running XS

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>>38681478
Yes, that is precisely what the ability is for. Not that it can't be twisted and used as a weapon (which is one reason Wood oni are feared). alsthough I will point out Kuroukami actually knows Ryukusa's purpose he doesn't share that with his underlings.

>>38681498
You would be correct on both counts. Kiku-chan's is more like an intense, overwhelming bonfire, and Akari's is solid, basic, and all encompassing.

You should all eventually get to see Er Yin's and Yui-chan's viewpoints.

>>38681633
The combination of waking up to the abuse of the Oni children under their nose AND Ryukuza's distance, purpose, and that she might say hello soon is enough to scare anyone.

Thank you for running, XS.

>>38681778
Ryukuza's existence, screw my phone.

>>38681633
My internet is a little less poop, so I'll post now.
Thanks for the thread, XS. Fun to see how okay Kiki is with everything going on, must be her Wood instincts.

>>38682999
This does make me want more stories if the characters, so we can see before/during/after the quest from their perspective.

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>>38683164
They're being worked on, slowly but surely.