Kyuden Shika

Groaning in frustration when he pulls back, her heart racing, breath shallow and fast, Narumi shifts happily as he moves attention to her exposed collarbone for the briefest moment before his words- and his hesitation- sink in and she playfully pushes him off her, rolling out from under him to readj...

/ yes and yes

She sighed gently but her expression softened. "I can't afford to be rash anymore. I'm not only looking out for myself; I have Bo's honour to guard and protect."
She nodded at his promise. "Thank you. And we'll always have room for you both."
While she doesn't particularly feel better, it's a start.

Narumi laughed and stroked the side of Bo's face gently, seeing he was overwhelmed.
So she made things simple and kissed him again.

She smiles back, but it doesn't quite fit right, it doesn't spark in her eyes. Tanabe's trying, she'll give him that much, but the cynic in her won't stop gnawing.
She nods anyway. "Give Yasu-san my love, will you? And I'll see you again." Whether or not that's true, it feels good to say it.

She grins so hard her cheeks hurt. "Just can't get me out of your head, can you? I'll tell you what. Once a year, Otter, Tortoise, and Mantis meet; as a sign on good faith and a promise that we leave each other to our own devices. It's something of a peace treaty meets a raucous party. Bring your br...

She sidesteps closer to the bastard soon-to-be-not-Phoenix, and rests her head against his shoulder while taking his hand and squeezing gently.
"Do the thing, Raizo-kun." she encourages quietly. "Burn everything down, and start over."

"Kami know why, but he does." her cup is lifted and considered thoughtfully.

"That... sounds incredibly complicated, my moon and stars. Are you sure your simple brain can manage it?"
Her way of wishing him the best, and admitting she worries for him.

An honest look of relief crosses her features, "Okay good. I mean, not good, but not right now. I mean, not right now." her cheeks flush lightly, raising a tempting eyebrow.