Larel glanced over at Mera seeing she used the vine to stop Kaori's staring, he said a mental thank you for it before wondering if he could cut off the first option Mera gave and just make him leave. He didn't have a chance to think further on it as Hotaru spoke, his eyes narrowed a little hearing her cough but he remained quiet as Hotaru had said what he wanted too, minus a few insults he had in mind. 
The second question Hotaru asked actually made Larel look back at Kaori as he was curious of that as well, however when his eyes landed on his face he felt a chill run up his spine. Kaori had a wide grin on his face and he was leaning back and forth a little the leaf still on his head.
"W-why are you smiling like that," Larel asked his eyes twitching a little.
"It's almost like being in contact with Mera-dono, which I'm not allowed without permission so I'm happy," Kaori said giggling a little.
Larel immediately raised his darkness noting Kaori talked anyway and removed the leaf from Kaori causing him to pout, he was going to make him answer his question then possibly kill him for saying that.
"Answer Hotaru's question Kaori," Larel said lowering his hand. "Where did he go?"
Kaori crossed his arms over his chest and shook his head slightly before looking over at Larel.
"I have no idea, Oji-san just told me he had to take care of something," Kaori said.
"Take care of something?" Larel questioned. "He didn't mention a place, or even out?"
Kaori nodded and reached in his sleeve, he pulled out one of Alari's glasses, which Larel wondered how he got a pair, before putting them on giving them a small adjust.
"It's nothing to be concerned about," Kaori said trying to mimic his voice. "That's what he told me, sorry Taru-chan I wish I knew."
"Of course he did," Larel said sighing.
"By the way I'm not a guard in terms of strength really," Kaori said rubbing the back of his head. "I have a talisman on me that lets him know what's going on here, so long as I'm nearby it's okay."
That actually made a bit of sense as he was sure Kaori would just run and hide if danger did come, no he was absolutely sure that's what he'd do.
Larel was silent for a moment as he tried to find the right words to what he was about to ask Kaori, he hesitated a bit but it had been bothering him for a bit now and this was the best time to ask without asking the man himself.
"Hey Kaori," Larel said drawing Kaori's attention to him again. "Uh.....has Alari....spoken to you about...stuff."
Kaori adjusting Alari's glasses but he couldn't make it glare naturally like he did, with a tilt of his head he smiled waiting for him to continue. It seemed his silence was a yes and a notion to continue....kind of like Alari.
"Zenmaru....he hates her right....why hasn't he...attacked me because of it...I mean he has control over the seal and all yet he doesn't hurt me, I was just curious why."
Kaori blinked a few times actually aware where this was coming from, he couldn't help but smile as Alari had planned for this possibility, Larel was conscious of some of his actions towards him, that was a rarity.
"I'm not allowed to say, but I'd say it's probably the same reason you won't do the same to Hotaru," Kaori said grinning. "You're thinking a bit more on why you hate Oji-san right, good for you Larel you're maturing so quickly."
Larel lowered his gaze at this as Kaori was right as much as he hated admitting it, about Alari at least the latter half almost got him punched. 
Larel glanced over at him watching him mess with the glasses, he seemed to really enjoy those things for some reason.
"If you can find the reason you'll understand your relationship with Oji-san a bit more Larel...but you have more important things on your mind right?" Kaori said grinning. "I know your still thinking about your sister too."
Larel flinched a little and Kaori kept messing with the glasses, it seemed they were starting to annoy him now, he was starting to question how Alari wore these all the time.
"Taru-chan and Mera-dono are important right now, forget your sister and stop thinking about Oji-san. Focus on what you can do now," Kaori said.
".....you're being surprisingly sensible."
"I told you it's serious time," Kaori said removing the glasses. "That and Oji-san told me to say all that to you if you asked."
"....of course he did," Larel said shaking his head. "I hate how he always knows what to say."
"Anyway since we're talking about Oji-san have you looked into his eyes without his glasses Larel, they're so mesmerizing, there's something about his world weary eyes and the calm gentleness in them. I end up staring sometimes, I'm sure you'd get lost in them too Larel it's comforting actually."
Kaori brought his hands to his cheeks and blushed a little, Larel's eye twitched and he started to move towards him but he glanced to his right hearing Zenmaru talk which stopped him.
"Don't agree with him especially in my head," Larel said before looking back at Kaori. "Don't talk about Alari's eyes in here, or about him in particular...actually why are you even talking about it?"
"It's true though," Kaori said shaking his fists deciding to ignore his last question. "I caught him with his top off too, he saw me so I didn't get to look for long but he has a surprisingly good build, the scars make him look even more masculine. Ah I actually got to draw some of it, it's unfinished because I have to get the bottom but I'll show it to you."
"Don't," Larel said seeing Kaori reach in his sleeve. "Just sit there quietly, don't talk and don't let me hear your breathe...now's not the time for that,"
"...you brought him up though," Kaori said averting his eyes but he did as requested and sat back down.
Larel watched as he closed his eyes and went silent, he wasn't sure how long he'd stay like that, but he hated how right he was. Larel's mind did drift back to his sister for a bit once everything calmed down.
"Are you feeling better Hotaru-chan...this headache aside," Larel said rubbing his forehead.