Kyuden Shika

"The teachings of Ikoma-no-shiryo have been a great boon for us," he says with a smile. "Do you know the stories of his exploits? If not I would be glad to share them over dinner one night."

"I must admit an unfamiliarity with the details of his story, Kitsu-san."

Oh, Shizuka heard some of the stories of the legendary Ikoma, of course. Stories which ought probably not be repeated in polite company.

"And an opportunity to hear of them and take dinner with good company is not one to be passed upon, I think."

"Then I'll arrange something," he says with a nod and a smile. "I will endeavor to entertain Moshi-san. As I am only now learning, the priestesses of the Moshi can light up a room with a smile as surely as their Lady lights the world. And I welcome the opportunity to experience such radiance once more."

"Ah, compared to the Lady Sun, I am nothing but the palest reflection of Her light." Shizuka answered modestly. "Though, as surely as She rises in the east each day, so too will I come to see you once more at your invitation, Kitsu-san."

"The palest reflection of her light is still bright enough to bring joy to me," he offers in return. "I will look forward to seeing you again. For now, I do not wish to keep you from the rest of your day. Well, more precisely, I would love to keep you from the rest of your day. But it wouldn't be proper for me to demand such." He bows his head. But it could also be seen as an opportunity to lower his eyes down to her feet and then back up to her eyes.

"Until next we meet, then." Shizuka responded. While she could do nothing about her feet, she did meet the Kitsu's gaze as she returned the bow.

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But did she need to do anything about her feet, he seemed to like them as they were? Eye contact was met with a smile before departing. "Until then, with bated breath."

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