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"You want to try me you little br-" He paused seeing Ayise look up at him, "Yes, my Lady don't I always bring you something when I come to see you?" He asked coyly, pulling a small box out of his pocket, "You can't open it until you get back though, okay? I've been working at keeping the group together not to mention your family's estate. Tsubaki is very ill. I don't expect her to live another two months." He rubbed the bridge of his nose, "It was as the doctor said, My sister wasn't going to live to reach her teen years." He said it as if he were speaking of the weather, "Didn't we agree to leave your mother out of private affairs between us and the group?"

"My lady, I wanted to bring you news of Manoru's death." He said calmly.

Kumizu still felt... uneasy, to put it nicely, but also knew that Ayise could handle herself. He also knew he would kick this guy's a** if it came to that. Of course, if Ayise trusted Elliot, then he would stay calm.

All their talk of family and illnesses and deaths rather bored Kumizu. He'd heard all of the teary-eyed stories before and witnessed deaths in manners he didn't think were possible. He wasn't apathetic; this was Ayise, but there wasn't exactly anything for him to say.

"Y-You you're so..." It made sense, Elliot had followed the rules but...it had never crossed her mind that Elliot might hurt anyone. And it bothered her, he seemed...happy. She tried to focus on what he was saying to her. But another thought crept into her mind, Tsubaki wasn't that ill the last time she'd seen her. Elliot was the best doctor anywhere, if he'd kept his sister healthy until now, what had happened?

"Yes, Elliot-senpai." She stepped back and tripped over a root, crashing to the ground. "Ow. I'm okay." She scrambled to her feet. "Then I'll see you later?" She wondered if he was through, she knew he was busy. And he had started to un-nerve her. Maybe it was because it was so dark. She couldn't quite see him or his expressions...lack of...

"Wait." Elliot paused, and allowed her to regain her composure. He walked over to her and kissed her hand, "Farewell but-...My Lady, if you'll allow me to speak with your companion for but a moment." He said standing close to her, "Surely you would not object?" He asked. Without waiting for her to respond he rubbed her head and stepped back to wait for Kumizu to follow him.

His face set into a expressionless mask.

Kumizu stiffened a bit as Elliot kissed Ayise's hand, but it was just a reaction he felt when someone got close to those he cared about. It wasn't the first time he'd done it.

Kumizu, too, put a calm expression on his face, but it was all he could do to keep from laughing. He could already guess what the 'talk' would be about. Elliot would give him a list of things he 'better not do' or face death. Then he'd make some remark about always watching them and walk away. At the very least, he'd mention some idle threats. Might as well get this over with. He remained calm as he walked with Elliot. Not even a hint of sarcasm came from his voice when he said, "What would you like to talk about?"

Kumizu had to admit, he was surprised by his words. Not the telepathy, of course. I really need to be careful about what I think around these people... don't answer that. "I haven't hurt her yet and I make sure she isn't. You don't have to worry about that." Yes, he knew about the arranged marriages, but if Elliot thought he didn't, why not play naïve? "As for the giving her heart to me... I hadn't thought about marriage. And I assumed I'd need permission from her father before going ahead. If I have to ask you, does that mean you're her dad? Because I don't think I could come to the wedding." Of course he realized the seriousness, he just didn't care. His main concern was keeping Ayise safe, and right now that meant getting him out of here... or focused enough on Kumizu that she could get away if things got out of hand.

"A very basic rule, huh?" Kumizu laughed when Elliot said he was a danger to Ayise. "Oh come now, that's the best insult for me you've got? I'm 'not too bright'?" But Elliot was gone. He still chuckled and shook his head. Even his father had come up with better ones.

Once he returned to Ayise, Kumizu's face returned to its normal, calm expression. Before she could ask, he simply said, "I don't think Elliot likes me. He thinks you're better off staying away from me."