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It was a clan armband that went around the upper arm. There, engraved on it, were marks that represented her clan.

Lune's eyes bulged slightly in surprise. "A clan band? Akito!"

Akito gave a weary smile. "That's what took me so long. I added Alex to our family roster. I apporve of him now. Though, since it's neither through marriage or blood, you have to wear that. It took me longer because I had to climb the mountain to the forger's other home."

Akito smiled and nodded. "It suits you."

Lune smirled. "I looks great on you, Alex! I like it!"

Akito shook her head. "Atoki has suffered enough humility I suppose. She is a matter for the high council of the clan. Right, Eldren?"

At that instant, a man stepped in wearing, to the slight annoyance of Lune, clothes thought to be worn only by barbarians. "Yes, that is correct, my daughter."

Lune chuckled nervously. "Nice to see you again, Eldren-ojii-san.(Bascially, Father Eldren.)

Eldren smirked. "Lune. I see you haven't grown any muscles more. You are still as girly as the first day I saw you topple one of my strongest fighters."

"Please, don't remind me." Lune said, embarassed.

Eldren turned and looked at Alex. "Ah, so you're Alex. You've developed some nice muscle there, boy. But I can tell that you've not yet defeated Lune, have you?"

Lune shrugged. "He will one day."

Eldren laguehd heartily. "Boy, your husband sure knows how to pick the firey ones, Akito!" He gave Alex two hard pats on the back. "With two guys like these, you, and aspiring little Tezuka, the clan is in good hands!" He then walked over to Atoki. He lifted her and threw her over his shoulder. "I'lle out this one's punishment. The clan has a very special place for her." He dark twinkle came to his eyes and then he left.

Lune gave an exhausted sigh. "And there he goes." He looked at his wife and then held out his arms. "Come here."

Akito smiled and ran into Lune's arms. "I'm glad you're such a book-smart muscle nerd. Anyoen else might've fallen for that."

Lune chuckled. "Well, being married to you had some influence."

Akito laughed. "Well, now you know. Hm...I guess this is a good time to tell you then."

Lune blinked. "Really Akito?"

Akito nodded. "Yep. Alex, from now on, since you're done learnign from Lune, you'll be learning from me. How to sense a poison user, how to cure yourself of 100 poisons, how to make 100 poisons, and more." She smirked. "And I warn you now, you WILL be waking up earlier than normal for this course."

Akito smiled. "Good. Because I won't be as easy going as Lune." Then she kissed her husband and pulled away. "I'll go see my son and then take a shower. I have an image to keep up after all." She walked down the hallway.

Lune shook his head laughing. "Looks like I'm still on kitchen duty. Well, until your training is over anyway."