[D7 ME open]The arrow knows

[Kaito Oubaihime]

"Ah... but not all Crane are like that. I have seen Daidoji who preferred the scar to be reminded of their failures." She sat down to watch the form of the Mantis man. "But that is something for another time. I have seen your eyes and I can see that is something you do not like to hear."

[Hiroto]

Hiroto...did not take another shot.

Instead he turned, and looked the Kaito in the eyes.

"And who has seen in your eyes what you did not like to hear, Kaito-san?" he asked point-blank.

[Kaito Oubaihime]

"Not many understand... what eyes can show." She looked at the eyes of the Mantis. "Many have looked at me in the eyes and told me what I didn't want to hear. I know that feeling and it is unwelcome, Hiroto sama." If he was trying to intimidate the Kaito the woman did not relent yet she was somewhat surprised.

[Hiroto]

Hiroto's eyes were pretty expressive. Not angry, but fairly determined.

He went back to shooting at the target.

"Ah, but did they Kaito-san? Look you in the eyes and understand that is? I'd bet a bottle of sake that they saw what they wanted to see, and stopped there. Why look deeper when the outside confirms what you want to see?" he asked.

After all, he had definitely been on the negative side of that equation for a long time.

[Kaito Oubaihime]

"I am pretty sure they saw who I am inside. They asked for the unthinkable..." She bit her lip. "You look deeper because it is part of who you are. Those Bakemono can eat from there and make it outside." She looked up. "Even if you don't want to show it they are there."

[Hiroto]

Hiroto snorted at that.

"Kaito-san, do you know the difference between looking into a pool of water, and looking out of a pool of water?" he asked, preparing to take another shot.

[Kaito Oubaihime]

"You are asking a Water Keeper if we know the difference from in and out of water?" She chuckled. "Perhaps you see the water from the inside without light as the pool is deep and the top is covered by the water lilies and lotus flowers. You cannot see the flowers you just see the roots and the shadows of the leaves. Those outside only see the flowers and the pads. It is the decision of the ningen what they want to see. Do you want to see the shadows or the light?"

[Hiroto]

Hiroto laughs slightly.

"If you're underwater, Kaito-san, it's not enough to want to see the light. You have to struggle against the weight of the water pressing you down. I struggle to reach the surface, but I wonder if you do as well." he returned.

[Kaito Oubaihime]

"I float Hiroto sama. I wish you could see the hand stretched out to aid you from the shadows." She lowered her head. "You stay under if you feel trapped and feel that pressure because you are tangled. Will you take it?" She stretched her hand in symbolism to what they are talking.

[Hiroto]

Hiroto looked at her curiously.

"You realize it might not go that way, right Kaito-san. Instead of pulling someone out, there is a chance you will be pulled under as well." he warned her.