[i][u]Spring Zone - Seimei Family Mansion: Front Gate[/u][/i] **Antiguity Tree still playing** As the three arrived at the place, Kaori felt that it was safe enough to turn off the Compact Glaive. [img]https://i.imgur.com/9MUVTvy.png[/img] Andorina: So this is Ted's place? It looks huge...But, what is this weird feeling? I feel like something is literally scratching my brain...As if my skull wasn't even there to stop it from happening... [img]https://i.imgur.com/Lce5QI5.png[/img] Kaori: That's normal for anyone that approaches this place. [img]https://i.imgur.com/848mTcA.png[/img] Andorina: Huh? [img]https://i.imgur.com/I4rYgQb.png[/img] Kaori: According to the Glaive's Database, The Yurei Seimei Mansion is where spirits of the departed gather to go to the afterlife. The sensation you're feeling right now are a mix of their presence and their thought that are all concentrated in this place. Of course, members of this family learn since they are small to block off these thoughts. Even members from the branching family are able to do it, but only the main family can fully control the spirits. [img]https://i.imgur.com/ejd9rwF.png[/img] Andorina: I see... [img]https://i.imgur.com/k7wK5MK.png[/img] Kaori: Now that I think about it...it will be impossible for you to stay here...They won't let you enter because you're a normal person. [img]https://i.imgur.com/848mTcA.png[/img] Andorina: But...what about you? [img]https://i.imgur.com/wJHrfzm.png[/img] Kaori: I'll figure something out...I think I'll be able to block their thoughts from invading my mind. [img]https://i.imgur.com/ejd9rwF.png[/img] Andorina: Hmmm... [img]https://i.imgur.com/Lce5QI5.png[/img] Kaori: Mia, please, take her back to her home...It's already too dangerous for us to be together...and now that she can't enter this place, it's better if she's at home instead. [img]https://i.imgur.com/848mTcA.png[/img] Andorina: Will I see you again? [img]https://i.imgur.com/Lct36sL.png[/img] Kaori: What kind of question is that? Of course you will. I've promised to come to school tomorrow didn't I? [img]https://i.imgur.com/MZYcHvG.png[/img] Andorina: That you did... [img]https://i.imgur.com/fe4Jzas.png[/img] Kaori: So don't worry, I'll be there for sure. I won't let those jerks get in the way. [img]https://i.imgur.com/9R3SCqU.png[/img] Andorina: Okay. I'll be waiting. [img]https://i.imgur.com/71nc1Vu.png[/img] Kaori: Take care...oh, and Mia, thanks for helping us. I can't thank you enough for what you did today. After saying goodbye, Kaori headed towards the gate and knocked on it. Then, a small window opened. Guard: Civilians are not allowed past here. [img]https://i.imgur.com/kbq1WcO.png[/img] Kaori: Tell Ted that Kaori is waiting for him outside. I'm a friend of his. Guard: Master Ted right? One moment please. After a while, the gates opened, Ted had a look of surprise on his face when he saw Kaori. [img]https://i.imgur.com/qaTF5N1.png[/img] Ted: What are you doing here? [img]https://i.imgur.com/vf0a9U0.png[/img] Kaori: ...Well... [img]https://i.imgur.com/VXwyd1A.png[/img] Ted: Hm? You said something? Music: [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrHr-sFNydk]Others are Others[/url] Without saying anything, she just hugged him instead. Ted was even more confused until he heard Kaori sobbing. [img]https://i.imgur.com/YyA9UD6.png[/img] Ted: Hey... [img]https://i.imgur.com/Iy3m1os.png[/img] Kaori: *sob* I thought that I...that I would never be myself anymore... [img]https://i.imgur.com/joIM2MR.png[/img] Ted: ...Don't tell me...they attacked you again? [img]https://i.imgur.com/Dna42EU.png[/img] Himika: Seems like it...From what I can see, she has been bottling up all the fear and the shock that was builting up within her...Now that she's safe with us, she's letting it all out. [img]https://i.imgur.com/OTXE1kZ.png[/img] Ted: I see...It must've been hard for her. [img]https://i.imgur.com/k0H73vJ.png[/img] Himika: Let's take her inside, she'll catch a cold with all this rain. [img]https://i.imgur.com/7qg6nEE.png[/img] Ted: Wait, but what about... [img]https://i.imgur.com/gzGF0Lq.png[/img] Kaori: It's...alright Ted...I can...shield myself from the spirits... [img]https://i.imgur.com/LQ3qsV1.png[/img] Ted: Them? [img]https://i.imgur.com/uXRYax8.png[/img] Himika: You know about the spirits? [img]https://i.imgur.com/JPaddp6.png[/img] Kaori: I'll explain everything once we're in... [img]https://i.imgur.com/ltZbbwY.png[/img] Ted: Right...you must be exausted, so we won't ask right away. Ted and Himika nod at each other, then, they took Kaori to inside the mansion, both still surprised that the atmosphere of their home wasn't affecting her. Kaori didn't want to let go of Ted's arm, so he decided to stay with her while Himika rings a bell that signalled an emergency reunion. [i][u]Spring Zone - Fon Ventorian Mansion[/u][/i] Music: [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pres4BLtrNc]Arbeit macht Frei[/url] The guards reconized the van that approached the place, so they openened the gates for them to pass without the need to wait. Vineria drove towards the parking lot in the mansion, where the rain wouldn't reach. After they left the car, they entered the mansion through the front door. Lady Crimson was waiting for them. [img]https://i.imgur.com/fwPIKRQ.png[/img] Lady Crimson: Good work everyone. I'm glad that you made back safe and sound. [img]https://i.imgur.com/vzhhvIf.png[/img] Kenneth: Thanks. It was a hard task, but we've done our best to do our part. [img]https://i.imgur.com/BZsnhuE.png[/img] Lady Crimson: The reunion won't start right now, so you are allowed to take a rest. [img]https://i.imgur.com/LnQiEdO.png[/img] Sheila: Woo-hoo! [img]https://i.imgur.com/6WnjFRM.png[/img] Lady Crimson: Here, I've prepared a spare set of clothes for you Sheila. You can't exactly participate in this reunion without cleaning yourself first. [img]https://i.imgur.com/rhANkgh.png[/img] Sheila: COOL!!! You rock boss! I was really needing it. [img]https://i.imgur.com/7ogWjTl.png[/img] Lady Crimson: You're welcome. Alright sir, you know what to do. Butler: Right, follow me Miss Sheila. [img]https://i.imgur.com/d6VH0o2.png[/img] Sheila: Wow...I feel like a princess right now... [img]https://i.imgur.com/lwFAZpX.png[/img] Lady Crimson: This is for you Kenneth. She gave Kenneth a blood bag. Another butler that was nearby lifted his right eyebrow thanks to the sight that he deemed unusual. [img]https://i.imgur.com/vzhhvIf.png[/img] Kenneth: I'll make sure to finish this before the reunion. [img]https://i.imgur.com/VmfqCh7.png[/img] Vinny: Where will the reunion be? [img]https://i.imgur.com/7ogWjTl.png[/img] Lady Crimson: At the dining hall. Of course, they'll serve food as well. [img]https://i.imgur.com/likbaFL.png[/img] Vinny: I don't know...seeing where we are...shouldn't we mind our...etiquete? [img]https://i.imgur.com/6WnjFRM.png[/img] Lady Crimson: No need to worry about that. Just eat like normal, just with the right amount of manners. [img]https://i.imgur.com/fbaeqkW.png[/img] Vinny: Whew...that's a relief...Well, I'll be heading here right now. I'll keep myself busy by viewing the footage of the mission again. I need to pay attention to every detail possible about their weapons and skills. [img]https://i.imgur.com/lrEJtsU.png[/img] Lady Crimson: Good, I'll go tell the others of your arrival. Some minutes later, Sheila had finished her bath. Now, wearing the cleaner set of clothes, she was ready to head towards the reunion. [img]https://i.imgur.com/E0Hw39K.png[/img] Sheila: Whew, this refreshing feel is like a blessing...I have a newfound respect for baths after this experience. [img]https://i.imgur.com/0ddzbZn.png[/img] Sheila: Hihihi...There goes me being over-dramatic because of a simple bath...But I guess...there isn't really anything bad about me being silly right now... She looked towards the window, seeing the heavy rain through it. [img]https://i.imgur.com/0Z6YPA0.png[/img] Sheila: Today...I used that gift again...But not to its fully extent. If I activate the glaive for real, I'll be able to use its full power...But when that happens, my true identity will be known... [img]https://i.imgur.com/ztWfM5W.png[/img] Sheila: While I agree that I need to keep a secret about myself...At the same time, it pains me to know that my friends think that I've died that day...I want to tell them that I'm fine...from the bottom of my heart...but... [img]https://i.imgur.com/xq6DLjn.png[/img] Sheila: But first, I've got to eliminate this dreaded organization from existence... Noticing that her anger was rising up, Sheila took a deep breath. Then, she put her clean coat on, then headed towards the corridor, telling the butler that she was ready to go. [i][u]Glory Star Orphanage - Kitchen[/u][/i] After she was done with dinner, Rayla gave the okay to allow everyone to get in. Moments later, the kitchen was crowed with children once more. [img]https://i.imgur.com/2ZUGszq.png[/img] Reeta: Hm? Is it me, or there's a strong smell in the air? Kid Near Reeta: It wasn't me. [img]https://i.imgur.com/R24LQ5u.png[/img] Reeta: I know that. I was talking about something else... [img]https://i.imgur.com/rbdGm1u.png[/img] Rayla: Today, I've made a dish for Tiane, and only her. Girl: Eh? Just for her? Why we can't eat it too? [img]https://i.imgur.com/slqNc42.png[/img] Rayla: Let's just say that only her might enjoy the taste. [img]https://i.imgur.com/vRoP2un.png[/img] Tiane: Huh? (Is she high or something?) [img]https://i.imgur.com/kuiWyOE.png[/img] Reeta: In that case, why keep it a secret? [img]https://i.imgur.com/vaSybrq.png[/img] Rayla: Because Kaito (Because the ingredients I used are a bit...scary...and that might've give Tiane the wrong idea.) ...That's all I have to say. [img]https://i.imgur.com/xtfS9q9.png[/img] Reeta: Right...Still, why just her? This isn't some kind of punishment is it? [img]https://i.imgur.com/PAeiQud.png[/img] Rayla: Nope. Just trying to impress her with the best dish I could think of. [img]https://i.imgur.com/Q7OU21i.png[/img] Tiane: (It's not like I'll be able to taste it anyway.) [img]https://i.imgur.com/dcxL81A.png[/img] Rayla: Anyway, here's the pot with Tiane's food. Do not, under any circumstances, attempt to take a bite out of this. Boy: Why she's getting special treatment anyway? [img]https://i.imgur.com/sbuQd0U.png[/img] Tiane: I'm really not feeling special right now... (Yet, for some reason, I'm rather curious about this...) [img]https://i.imgur.com/rbdGm1u.png[/img] Rayla: For everyone else, I've cooked rice, beans, some salad and fried some fishes. [img]https://i.imgur.com/s0Gvp5v.png[/img] Reeta: (Man...This smell is making my nose itch...just what did she put there? I'm betting the others can't feel it as strongly as I do...Damn you Psychic Powers...) After filling her plate with what looked like to be mashed potatoes with minced meat. She took a bite without hesitation. Music: [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06_eMyUsv5I]Timnat-Sera[/url] [img]https://i.imgur.com/DgY3xAv.png[/img] Tiane: !!! [img]https://i.imgur.com/f1SDCrl.png[/img] Rayla: So, how does it taste. [img]https://i.imgur.com/XHdZ80C.png[/img] Tiane: Wow...For some reason...I feel like my mouth is on fire...but in a good way. [img]https://i.imgur.com/vbCnS1p.png[/img] Rayla: I see. I've added some really strong spices to this recipe in order to maximaze the taste. I did some thinking that since you can still see and hear with the proper equipment, then maybe, you can still taste food If I use the right ingredients. [img]https://i.imgur.com/0w8cfs7.png[/img] Tiane: Rayla...You... [img]https://i.imgur.com/9f9FVzQ.png[/img] Reeta: Whoa! Wait a minute, Tiane, you can't taste food either? I knew about the hearing because everyone can see the aid in your ear, but this too? [img]https://i.imgur.com/sbuQd0U.png[/img] Tiane: Well...Yeah...I just didn't feel like it wasn't necessary to mention it... [img]https://i.imgur.com/JuP52ev.png[/img] Reeta: You fool...why didn't you tell us this eariler? We could've thought of a recipe just like Rayla did. [img]https://i.imgur.com/dF7pIRI.png[/img] Tiane: It's not that big of a deal...Leave this be already... [img]https://i.imgur.com/B3HhXMC.png[/img] Reeta: Of course it is. It concerns your enjoyment of the little things in life! You love food to the point of being able to cook well right? Then why you don't want to taste it anymore? [img]https://i.imgur.com/IY6qh5P.png[/img] Tiane: I just kind of accepted that I'll never be able to taste it again and moved on. No use of mourning about something that won't come back. [img]https://i.imgur.com/JuIsSeV.png[/img] Amara: But now, that sensation came back. Do you still feel like not wanting to taste good food anymore. [img]https://i.imgur.com/0w8cfs7.png[/img] Tiane: Well...I... [img]https://i.imgur.com/rbdGm1u.png[/img] Rayla: Heh... [img]https://i.imgur.com/UFRoznW.png[/img] Tiane: Why go so far for me? You didn't had to do this... [img]https://i.imgur.com/Qq6RqqA.png[/img] Rayla: Because I'm just a fool that likes helping people...that's all. [img]https://i.imgur.com/klfXUZb.png[/img] Tiane: ...okay... [img]https://i.imgur.com/MH0vdVk.png[/img] Rayla: Now eat up. Once we're done, it will be time to talk about "that." [img]https://i.imgur.com/Q7OU21i.png[/img] Tiane: Right... [img]https://i.imgur.com/TntQohV.png[/img] Reeta: That? [img]https://i.imgur.com/4BnrS1C.png[/img] Tiane: Well...Thanks for the surprise... (Is this how people feel when Rayla does them a favor?) [img]https://i.imgur.com/slqNc42.png[/img] Rayla: You're welcome!