Kyuden Shika

"I knew I could rely on you."

He kissed her once again.

"You make them loved, and I'll do my part to make them strong. Of course I'll still love them with all my heart, but I'll also ensure they find the strength to serve to the best of their ability."

"Don't really need that. If they have the drive, they'll use it. Pushing them doesn't always work out well."

The Kitsu nodded.

"I've met Soyokaze-san, I have no intention of becoming a monster like his father. Perhaps a better way of saying what I need is 'if I can help them learn, I will' and 'I'll help them have the confidence to succeed' - mental strength, and physical strength if I can help."

"Ahhh, okay. Yes. Fair enough. That works." They nodded. Then nodded again. "Should be good. Hopefully. I'm sure we'll be decent parents. I hope."

"We will."

"Maybe. We'll see how it goes. Anyway. Is there anything you're excited about or whatever to see when we get to the capital?"

"Is it bad that my first thought is 'more of you'?"

"Not really, because that's my first thought for you, too. Back in my room, all covered with pillows and nice, soft things... and very sturdy, quiet walls." They smirked slyly. "I'm sure after checking in, they'll give us a few days to, ah, celebrate the marriage arrangement."