Mythical Kirin - Alter-Cross/LARGHISSIMO

[Tashi]

>"Okay..."

> Niko slowly hovers and starts to fly away.
> "Don't fall behind, Miss Satsuki. The Human Village awaits."
> _

[Neovereign]

>Have we been there before?
>Follow.

[Tashi]

>Have we been there before?
>Follow.

> Why of course.
> You start following the woman.
> The Human Village is one of your favorite places to hang on. What people do there is some times nice and relaxing.
> You keep following...
> You also know some nice people there, even if they tend to forget you...
> You keep following...
> It's rather nice, actually...
> You keep following...
> ...
> You can see it.
> However, you don't know exactly why, but it gives you the feeling that is different. It doesn't look like it changed at all, but it gives you those vibes.
> _

[meow56]

>Can we tell how it's different?

[Tashi]

>Can we tell how it's different?

> You can't. It may just be you...
> "Almost there. I don't know if you should stick close to me so you go more unnoticed..." Niko looks back.
> _

[Neovereign]

>Stick close to her.
>"You'll take most of the attention away..."

[Tashi]

>Stick close to her.
>"You'll take most of the attention away..."

> "Oh, it would be better than nothing, right? I could work as cover for you until we arrive to my house."
> _

[Neovereign]

>Nod.

[Tashi]

>Nod.

> "Also thank you for the compliment."
> _

[Neovereign]

>Keep our embarrassment hidden behind her.

[Tashi]

>Keep our embarrassment hidden behind her.

> You make sure you stay out of her vision field. You are honestly blushing a bit.
> ...
> And so, both of you arrive at the Human Village.
> Niko lands along with you.
> "Ready?"
> _

[Neovereign]

>"Yea."

[Tashi]

>"Yea."

> Staying near to Niko, you start to walk with her through the village.
> Ah, it seems to be lively as always.
> You still have that feeling that something is different, though... Or that must be only your imagination...
> Indeed, some people give you some glances. Some after saluting Niko, others just watch you in silence. This isn't going any better...
> _

[Neovereign]

>Cover ourselves some if it helps...

[Tashi]

>Cover ourselves some if it helps...

> You try to cover yourself as well...
> ...
> Okay, this is making it EVEN worse. Not because it doesn't work some, but because it makes you feel... even more embarrased...
> "Just a bit more." Niko reassures.
> _

[Neovereign]

>_{"I-I'm thinking this was a bad idea now..."}

[Tashi]

>_{"I-I'm thinking this was a bad idea now..."}

> "If it was, we can't turn back now, can we?"
> "People..." Niko addresses the persons watching. "My companion feels a bit uncomfortable due to all this eyeing. Please, would you kindly leave this to me?"
> ...
> You can feel less burden upon your shoulders as most of the people stop and continue doing their things.
> _

[Neovereign]

>"Thanks..."

[Tashi]

>"Thanks..."

> "No problem. Look, almost there."
> Niko nudges toward where her house is.
> ... I-It can't be that house that is much greater than the others, right? I-It's as large as the Hieda Residence...
> _

[Neovereign]

>Just keep following...

[Tashi]

>Just keep following...

> You keep going...
> Until you are in front of the door.
> "My hands are full." She says while still holding the erhu.
> _

[Neovereign]

>Nod and try to open it.

[Tashi]

>Nod and try to open it.

> You gently open the door for Niko to get in-
> You are, once again, amazed by the sight. This time of the interior of the house...
> It looks... luxurious...
> "Thank you." She walks in.
> _

[Neovereign]

>"Uh..."

[Tashi]

>"Uh..."

> "...?" Niko stops to turn and look at you. "Something wrong?"
> "Niko, is that you?!" A young voice calls.
> "Yes, it's me!" Niko replies. She looks back at you. "Please, be gentle with him."
> _

[Neovereign]

>Step in and close the door if we haven't.
>"Do you have anything I can wear?"

[Tashi]

>Step in and close the door if we haven't.
>"Do you have anything I can wear?"

> You do so.
> "Why yes."
> Quick footsteps come from stairs that lead to what you think is the basement of the house, and from there emerges a young boy.
> "Niko- ...?!" The kid almost has an heart attack when he sees you.
> "D-Dear." Niko stands between you and him, covering his gaze from you. "She's Miss Satsuki. Please, greet her properly..."
> "..."
> The boy doesn't respond.
> _

[Neovereign]

>"W-We can greet properly when I'm, uh, proper. Sorry."

[Tashi]

>"W-We can greet properly when I'm, uh, proper. Sorry."

> "T-True. So please, Daiko, go to your bedroom until I tell you..."
> "..." The boy is silent.
> "Daiko!"
> "O-Okay, okay! You don't have to be like that..." The boy goes downstairs.
> "P-Pardon him." Niko looks at you.
> _

[Neovereign]

>Nod quietly.