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::frowns;: Cathrine, my dear, help an old man stand

::blinks, startled, but she didn't say what she was thinking, that he was perfectly capable of getting around on his own. instead she just went over to him and let him lean heavily on her, not realizing that doing so he held her sholders trapped under his arm::

Kami was it? why is it you have a rather poorly made, fake, lotis bracelet?

what? ::squeaked::

::nods a bit:: sometimes, however, it is better for the enemy to underestimate you, rather than over estimate you. are you calm enough for me to let go, Cathrine?

::sighs:: yes papa...

::her eyes widen and for a very short moment, hurt flashes through them before she turns to her grandfather, a look of unbelive replacing the one of hurt:: Papa!

go change, my dear. it's better that you're comfortable while we discuss and i do believe i must give our new guest a quick course in tact... go on now, the tea will be here by the time you're done.

::sighs:: alright... ::shoots a small frown at Kami as she passes him:; behave

: surprised nce she's out of earshot:: you are aware that Cathrine and Torin are new to our world, though i did attempt to raise Cathrine with an awareness of it it

*Kouta sighed and slumped to the ground. The was wood everywhere. Splinters scattered the floor and the chair was in several different locations at once. He still wasn't proficient with the words, but he had managed to move the piece of the chair a couple of times and even managed to shatter one of it's legs. Still, seem like a relatively small accomplishment. Who knows what was happening to Katty while he was wasting time here* Really now...I hope she's alright. *He sighed again and leaned against the wall*

::ignoring Zeki and her student arguing, he nods once to Joe to indicate he could let go of Neozeki and go to Charli, something that Chris knew the young man wanted to do. He looks back to Frei's grandson thoughtfully. Like Frei, he was not endearing himself to Neozeka... Still, it had taken many masters to give Alice and Kyo a chance at defeating Darva the last time... And Kami was right, Torin in the wrong hands was indeed a very bad thing. The boy wavering badly enough, with the wrong influences and all could very well be lost. He knew that Charli would, indeed, be heartbroken if she ever had to fight against her new friend, but Chris couldn't help but think that Kami was underestimating Charli's will and strength. Chris knew that in a pinch his granddaughter could be nearly coldly practical... And that his beloved grandaugher would much rather suffer in silence then allow anyone see she was hurting to begin with... But none of this needed to be said out loud, so instead he commented on earlier points:: tea will be served shortly, and you are welcome to remain for dinner. As it was for your grandfather, Alice, and Kyo, my home is open to yoy. As for my kitten's disbelife in the lotis words... ::and here he hesitated. Surely explaining this one bit will do no harm:: she believed once, when she was just a child, but before I could begin training her as I wished, my son and his wife, Kitten's mother and father, died. It was a touch hard on her and I believe she was of the mind that if Lotis words couldn't save two of the most important people to her, then she wanted nothing of it, as it surely wasn't real. She never truely stopped believing, however, or she would not have excepted everything that she has as easilly as she has.

::meanwhile, in her room, Charli was quickly changing out of her school uniform and into jeans and a t-shirt. She used the time to calm herself. So far she'd behaved completely out of character for her. She'd slapped a boy, she'd frowned, even glared at him! She knew why she'd lost control over herself, why she'd shown emotions other than her usual perkiness. She was furious with herself for failing to save Torin, and part of her blamed this new boy. Part of her wailed that if he hadn't held her back, she could have saved Torin! But a larger part knew that she peobably would have been pulled in with Torin, and then they both would have needed saving. This larger part knew that she had to convience herself that Kami was not be blamed, or else those negative feelings would be used against her. Now, more than ever, it was important that she forgive and let go of any and all grievences before they can be turned against her.now, more than ever, it was important that she not let anyone see too far under the surface cheer, so despite every nerve screaming at her to hurry! Save Torin! She took the time to brush then french braid her hair to keep it out of her face, using the time and movements to calm herself of that last little irritableness, to steal herself for the worst Kami could throw at her. She raced out of he room and intercepted Joe, helping a maid carry a couple trays of tea and treats, in the hall. After taking the tray from the maid, she carried it to the lingroom just as Chris had finished speaking but before Kami could react. Giving them all her most cheerful smile. She chirpped:: we come bearing food and drink! : surprised f course, there was nothing sweet among the refreashments....yet::

Having only understood a fraction of what he was babbling about Kin blinked at him and grasped his shoulders lightly "Breathe Torin... breathe. Now Yura said she wouldn't hurt you. I've been planning on this for awhile.. you needed to get out of that house. I promise nothing bad will happen.. you trust me don't you?"

Kin got a nice warm feeling.. and had to restrain himself from pouncing on Torin when he said that. Settling for a smirk he patted Torins head gently "Don't worry its my job to look after you not the other way around. Despite what your parents may have made you believe.. your NOT a servant! Understand?"

Resisting the new urge to strangle the boy he gave a tight smile and nodded "We'll work on that..."