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[color=92278f][h3][u][b]Kurohana Tatasuko[/b] -- [i]Black Lotus[/i][/u][/h3][/color][/center]

As Zume pulled her close, Kurohana's body leaned into him, her eyes closing as she relaxed into his body heat. It seemed strange to her that even though she saw him everyday she still felt as if she was going to lose him every time he walked out of the house. In her many lives there had only been a few where he had died before her, and in those lives it had felt like a piece of her was being torn from her body each time. The feeling stuck with her, causing her to worry to a ridiculous degree when she couldn't go on missions with him for whatever reason. The only time her mind was put at ease was when someone else trusted went with him in her stead.

When he moved away and mentioned the bath with a warm smile; she grinned to herself and chuckled at the feeling of his eyes on her. [color=92278f]"It really is,"[/color] She agreed with a wistful smile, only to laugh when he mentioned the children. [color=92278f]"Yes, yes they will. Is there something you want to do before they get back, dearest one?"[/color] She questioned the man with a knowing glance.

As she waited for her husband's response, her eyes moved to look out over the balcony, and her mind wandered to her three children. The eldest was on a mission, but the two younger ones were visiting the other members of their family in the caves. She was glad for the alone time with Zume, but in the same breath she missed them all terribly. 

While Kurohana's mind wandered, her body moved back to Zume's side. After a moment of silence a sigh left her lips, and she found herself resting her head against his shoulder, letting her mind wander.