Kyuden Shika

Her sweet expression faltered for just a second, but was back up in no time. "Oh, ah, no rush. We can always do it again some other time, or not at all. Anyway, sure, yeah, let's head on back now."

What are you doing, stupid? Stop rushing and just give him space. By the stars...

She smiled and took a step back, though still making sure to be under the umbrella.

He arched an eyebrow as they walked, it was clear Unsei wanted to walk closer to him. So he just put his arm out again.

She looked over at his arm for a moment, but then shook her head. "Ah... don't need to do that. Probably would be bad if anyone saw anyway...." She murmured softly.

Step step step step.

"You're really going to say that now?" he asked, smirking under his mask.

She looked over at him and rolled her eyes. "Yes. Now that we're getting close to the castle, we probably shouldn't, unless you want rumors to fly around. I don't mind them, but my cousin has already complained about the one rumor with not marrying an Imperial for anything but land and status."

He shrugged. "I'm heir to some land and status already, I'm simply here for the good time."

"Just a good time, eh?" She chuckled. "We could find a nice grove and have a good time, if that's just what you're here for."

"Much to close to the castle", he said. "Besides, I thought we were telling fortunes and eating mochi tomorrow", he reminded them. "You'll spoil your appetite, drain all the excitement, maybe forget all about it."

"Oh, much too close to the castle for that, but not to be touching?" They teased, knowing that rumors were bound to happy today anyway given their appearance. "Though, ah... yeah. Only have to do that if you want. If not, it's fine. Really."

"Actually yes, a romp in the bushes is sure to be caught", he said. "While something more subtle", and the Scorpion's hand rested on Unsei's waist, putting them close again. "Is not to be mentioned, it's the rain's fault."