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"Alright. Don't be afraid, Watari-kun." Kazuhiko whispered, gently taking his hands. "The things you see aren't anything to be afraid of. It's all just energy...." he tried to explain. "Colors are sacred to the universe. This is just opening yourself to that. The glows are easy enough to get used to... think of it... like mood rings. Everyone is wearing a mood ring, and you'll be able to see exactly what's wrong with them, from being hurt to otherwise. That's what the aura is like. Wait until you look into the mirror." he giggled. "You're going to glow like a lightbulb."

Shiori thought for a while, shrugging. "I don't know." she answered honestly. "Not sleep. What do you do to entertain yourself, besides sleep with any who's willing?"

"That should settle momentarily." Kazuhiko promised. "You can't exactly get sick when you're who I am." he smiled. "With a few exceptions of course..."
Poisons were still his weakness thanks to Morrigan.
"Da, when can we save Okaasan??" he sighed impatiently. "I'm ready to go."

Shiori smiled. "Because it's one of your only weaknesses. And I definitely don't train." she shook her head. "I only dance, but I'm sure that would be too strenuous by your standards, I'm sure... Build me a fire, give me a cup of wine, and let's finish eating dinner." she suggested quietly. "How does that sound?"

Shiori shook her head. "I'd rather not spend all the time in my room anyhow." she admitted, still waiting in the doorway. She was watching him with rapt attention; her expressions certainly had changed after that kiss.
She seemed lighter somehow.
"We won't be interrupted again will we?"

Kazuhiko sighed. "He's going to hurt Mum." he snuggled Po-ar. "If we're not careful Mum's going to die."

Kazuhiko sighed, closing his eyes and snuggling closer to Po-ar.
He was sleepy, moreso frustrated.
"I want Mum back." he protested quietly. "Why does it always take so long??"

Morrigan was still giving Konton the silent treatment, but at one point or another she seemed to perk up.
It was clear she was suddenly very, very interested in her surroundings, looking for something, someone...
"No way in hell..." she whispered, eyes widening, "Impossible...!"

Shiori smiled. "Alright." she agreed quietly. "I can deal with that."
She let him guide her to the study, keeping close to him as they walked. Of course, it helped he was still supporting her.
His touch seemed to burn her, it was almost too intense.
She couldn't help herself. Just thinking of the situation made her blush; no prompting was required.
Aled had most definitely won this round, but tomorrow could be different.

Morrigan gaped in horror, unable to hold back her cry as blood began to pool at Ainsu's feet. "NO!!! AINSU, NO!!!"
She couldn't help but cry, watching in absolute shock. There was nothing she could do to help him, even if she wanted to...
She was as helpless as he was.

Kazuhiko frowned. "He's only stronger because he has allies." he protested. "We take them out, he'll be easier to deal with."

Shiori nodded, but waited, moving near him.
She hadn't really wanted to eat.
She watched him closely, before gently leaning her head on his chest, listening to his heartbeart. The sudden tenderness was unexpected to say the least, but it was a sweet gesture all the same.
It was like she was a different person entirely.

Morrigan quickly rushed to Ainsu, trying to apply pressure to the wound. "Ainsu, Ainsu, daijoubu ka??" she asked him quickly in his own language. It would be easier to understand. "Daijoubu ka?? Ainsu???"
He wouldn't speak...
"Ainsu!!"
The poor woman was reeling, but she did the only thing she could.
She started to gather his hair, his blood.
She would bring him back after all this if she had to.

Shiori simply closed her eyes, breathing softly. She still didn't speak, simply nuzzling his chest, listening to the steady rhythm. It was soothing to her.
It was wonderful to be so warm.
"Take advantage of this while you can." she warned gently. "Tomorrow I may not be so generous with my affections."

Kazuhiko nodded. "Aoki first?"

Morrigan let out a soft cry, groaning as she slid down the wall.
She had what she needed from Ainsu, she could take comfort in that.
At least, unless Konton devoured him. Then it wouldn't matter anyhow.
She rested on the floor for a moment, watching Ainsu and Konton with rapt terror.
"Ainsu..." she whispered, eyes wider than usual, "D..Don't...!"

Shiori smirked. "And here I thought you were trying to take advantage of me." she shot back, poking his stomach. "But for tonight, I'll be nice to you. I can hardly think of anything mean to say just yet anyhow. You wore me out today. I'll need a night to think on it."
She would, so long as Aled didn't visit her in her dreams. It would be difficult to wake up from that and look him straight in the eye.
"Tomorrow won't be so easy." she promised again. "I'll have to dig up some dirt on you. Perhaps Watari can help..."

Kazuhiko nodded. "Aoikage is us basically." he agreed. "But we need to kill Aoki. We're going to have to get him contained." he decided, "Make him cold. If we make the air cold, he'll be denser... Less likely to dissipate. Or maybe if it's REALLY humid in that container it'll be harder for him to move! Either way, hot air expands, so we can't keep him around that by any means..."