The next few minutes were a mix of long and short periods - long because Nadine was so fraught with worry when Kiryu went to fight all those people by himself, and short because he suddenly came and took her out of that house so quickly. Nadine had no real idea of what had just happened, but the fact that Kiryu was there and unhurt (as far as she could tell) and everyone who seemed to be out to ruin a poor man's life was more or less gone reassured her and she was glad that that day's events were coming to a close.

Nadine gently wrapped her arms around Kiryu as she looked up at him with relief in her eyes.

"Are you okay? What happened? It was rather frightful to be there and completely uncertain of what was going on. I was worried because you went off on your own like that, but I'm glad to see that you're —!?!"

Nadine's words were cut off suddenly because, in the next moment, Kiryu leaned his face into hers and engaged her in a very deep kiss. It took her off guard, and Nadine wasn't sure what to think. It happened so suddenly, but for some strange reason, she wasn't against it. The feeling of his kiss was intoxicating. Nadine could feel her chest pounding hard and powerfully as her entire body had a positive reaction to Kiryu's touch. She wanted more of it - more of him.

Goodness, she thought to herself. This is quite pleasing and wonderful. I daresay I rather enjoy this.

Without thinking, Nadine took Kiryu's hands in her own as guided them gently up her body until they were on her breasts. She held them against her body as she continued to kiss Kiryu, and she thought that she had never felt so wonderful before. The feeling of his warm, gentle hands against her bosoms as they remained under the fabric of her dress was addicting. It felt natural to want this. To want him. But suddenly, she became very conscious of the fact that they had just met, and she took a step back - breaking the kiss and causing Kiryu's hands to slide (in an admittedly rather wonderful feeling way) off her bosom.

"S-sorry," she whispered. "I don't know what came over me. I –"

Nadine nervously rubbed her arms.

"We only just met, and already I am here wanting you to make my body feel wonderful in every way possible. Usually, people try to spend some time getting to know each other first."

She laughed weakly.

"But, for some reason…. with you… it just seemed perfect. I've never been into anyone before. But feeling your lips against mine, and feeling your hands on my body…"

Nadine stepped towards Kiryu again. She took his hand once again, but pulled it up against her cheek instead and leaned into it.

"I want more of this. I want more of you. I want to know all there is to know about you, and I want you to know me better than anyone else. But, I feel like we need to do some normal interactions before we do….. anything else major."

Nadine wrapped her arms around Kiryu again and rested her head against his chest.

"On the bright side, I am a follower of a Goddess of Fertility…" she whispered this last part to herself.

Stepping back again after the short embrace, Nadine smiled a Kiryu.

"I'm feeling tired, but don't really know where to go for the night. Do you know of an inn or something that I could check into?"

The taste of her on his lips was sweeter than he could have imagined, so intoxicating he wanted more but was aware they had just met he had lost his control and just had to have a small taste, just in case he ended up never seeing her again, he couldn't let her slip through his fingers without anything. To his surprise she kissed him back, and not only that as she took his hands and placed them upon her chest. He was barely able to suppress a moan as he felt the soft, large breasts beneath his hands. His mind was lost in her when she took a step away from him, breaking the kiss and casing his hands to slowly slide off her chest as if in a caress.

It was too much too fast, he knew that even as she echoed his thoughts with her words. He shook his head and finally spoke, "I honestly don't know what came over me either, since I first laid eyes on you I could tell you would turn my world upside down. I'm just drawn to you like a moth to a flame. You've captivates my very soul. But I agree. The way you say you want me to make you feel, that's exactly what I want to do. It's irrational to feel like this. It goes against everything I thought I knew about myself, but when it comes to you it's like logic and reason fly out the window."

His heart quickened when she steppes closer and put his hand against her cheek. Her words were very true and he completely agreed, hoping he could make his body abide by such logic. When she hugged him his arms instinctively wrapped around her. He planted a light kiss on the top of her head and said, "Anything for you. Anything so I'll never lose you." 

She mentioned that she was a follower of the goddess of fertility and with a small smile he commented,  "That may explain things a bit better. It must be by the will of the goddess that things happened the way they did." The moment she stepped back out of his arms he missed having her there in his embrace. 

Her lack of a place to stay made him nod. "Yes I know where you can stay." He said and held out his hand for her to take before he started walking. Town wasn't far away so it was just a short walk. He led her into town, he made sure all his weapons were hidden before going to the populated areas. He led her to what looked not like an inn but someone's house that had a large family. "You can stay here." He said leading her inside. "You are welcome to treat it as your home." He showed her where the kitchen was, three people looked up from the table and just stared. "This is the kitchen, feel free to use it as you like." He looked at the three and said, "these are my cousins. It is their choice if they wish to give you their names." One of them was a young boy who just raised his hand and said, "Haru." The other two looked a bit more hesitant. The one female finally seemed to break down and said, "I'll go by Aiyami." She nodded as if satisfied by the name she had chosen. The third snickered at her choice she gave him a glare before he said with a nod at Nadine, "Jeora." Before Kiryu could show her around more a woman came down some stairs behind them, "What's this? Bringing home a girl my dear. I never thought I'd see the day." The woman approached gracefully, dressed in a traditional looking Kimono with her black with streaks of grey hair pinned up elegantly. She grasped Nadine's hands in her own and with a lovely smile said, "I would love to stay and chat with you my dear but I'm afraid I have a job to do. I do hope I get the chance to have a talk with you soon though." She narrowed her eyes a little harshly at Kiryu and said, "also a little chat with you my dear boy." He nodded and watched as she left.  Jeora laughed at him and said, "Ooh in trouble with mommy."  He just rolled his eyes and said, "This way." He showed her around the house before taking her to the last room. He opened the door and inside was a desk, bed, bookshelf, weapon stand, and closet. He walked into the room and took his weapons out of hiding, placing them in their correct places on the stand before turning to her and saying. "You can use this room for as long as you like. If there is anything you need, please let me know."

"Oh… Oh my. H-he's introduced me to his family. R-r-really? And this is his… his home?"

Nadine mumbled these things to herself as she looked around at Kiryu's relatives. Cousins, and an older woman. His mother or aunt, perhaps? She wasn't sure, but this woman was dressed in what seemed to be traditional garb - Nadine recalled seeing similar clothing before a few times - and she had a kind smile on her face while addressing Nadine. Nadine smiled, a little intimidated, but also happy at the same time. The older woman was nice, and Nadine gave her hands a gentle squeeze when their hands met.

"I look forward to getting to know you better, Madam. I appreciate the hospitality greatly."

Nadine slightly bowed her head in thanks and then followed Kiryu once the older woman left. Kiryu led her to a room further in the house. Upon entering, Nadine was quite fascinated by the simple decor. It seemed to be mostly weapon stands and other martial related items, but Nadine didn't mind. She rather found Kiryu's knack for the martial arts to be quite intriguing - a nice part of his character; it meant he was good at protection and dealing with bad people. Nadine, herself, wasn't fond of violence, but she understood the necessity of it when it came to protecting others or preventing terrible deeds from happening. However, the young Oracle always tried to make sure that any efforts into violence she put in herself were only ever for self-defense or the defense of those in her care. Most of her repertoire of magical abilities, however, were focused on healing and support, as that was what she most loved about magic and her job as a healer.

"Nice room you have here," Nadine remarked. "I like how…. sharp…. everything is."

She giggled at her little tease.

Stepping a little closer to Kiryu, Nadine could feel that he was a bit tense and tightened up for some reason. In an effort to help him relax a little, Nadine stood directly next to him, her fairly wide hip pressing against him, and wrapped her arm around him loosely. She wanted to help him feel comfort in any small regard, as it may have been.

"Your family seems nice," she said. "I hope to have much time to get to know them - and you - better."

Nadine gently rested her head against Kiryu's arm. She wasn't really sure what else to do at the moment.

To him she seemed a bit nervous at first as he introduced those that happened to be around. Maybe things seemed like they were still going too fast with her meeting some of his family. 

Once in his room her comment brought a small smile to his face and a quiet laugh. "Yes, everything is sharp so be careful." His silence lasted as she drew close and wrapped an arm around him, he put his arm around her and kissed the top of her head. "I hope you like them. It is a bit soon to be introducing the family but, well, you needed a place to stay and I'd be worried about your safety if I couldn't keep an eye on you. And that isn't just because I've been hired to make sure you stay alive." 

The door freaked as someone opened it slowly. A small child peaked in. She looked to be about three or four and had black hair like Kiryu.  Her large pink eyes seemd to shine when they laid eyes upon the man. She dashed into the room at him. Kiryu let his arm drop away from nadine and picked up the girl as she met him, spinning her in the air with a smile as she laughed then hugged him. He held her on his hip and poked her nose. "And how are you today little princess?" He asked the girl affectionately. She didn't speak but instead nodded and giggled. He looked at Nadine and said, "Lyanna this is Nadine. Nadine, this is Lyanna." The girl seemed to get extremely shy. "Come on princess, manners, say hello." He said softly as the young girl hid her face on his shoulder. She peaked out with one eye and said in a small shy voice, "Hello."

After a while he asked Lyanna, "Is mommy back yet?" The girl shrugged and said in her soft voice, "She went out looking for you. Said something about someone having body guards on the way?" He nodded. "Ah, then she should be back soon."  A new voice echoed from the doorway, "I'm back now."

"Mommy!" Lyanna yrolled and jumped out of Kiryus5arms and ran to give her mother a hug. The woman in the door way looked to be a female version if Kiryu. She knelt down in front of her child and said, "what are you doing sneaking away from grandpa, you should be doing your schoolwork." The little girl pouted, "But I heard Uncle Kiryu was back and I wanted to see him." The woman smirked and tossled the girls hair. She stood up, holding her hand and looked from Kiryu to Nadine then back. "Aren't you going to introduce me to your little healer dearest brother" she said in a teasingly sweet voice.

Kiryu blinked then looking a bit embarrassed said, "Oh, ah this is my twin sister, Mira. Mira, this is Nadine." 

Mira smiled, "pleasure to meet you. Ah it makes me curious just what kind of woman you are getting my cold hearted brother to break all the rules for you. Though I'm sure mother will be fine with it." She walked up to Kiryu and pinched his cheek, "Just as long as her little boy finally found someone." She laughed and Kiryu's face went red and he rubbed his cheek. "Anyways, I've got to get going, this little one needs to get ready for some lessons." She said picking up Lyanna and walking away, giving Nadine one last wink before she left.

Kiryu seemed quite embarrassed by the whole ordeal and cleared his throat, "I'll, ah, let you get some rest. We can go out somewhere afterwards if you're interested. I'll be right downstairs if you need anything." He then gave her a quick hiss on the cheek, while his face was a bit red and left the room, closing the door behind him.

A small girl ran into the room that Kiryu had taken Nadine to, and it rather startled Nadine as the girl ran into Kiryu's arms happily.

"L-little girl? Child?"

Then Kiryu mentioned the girl's "mommy".

"M-mommy?"

This guy isn't already married, is he? Goodness! What am I thinking? Surely he wouldn't do something like play with a woman's heart if he's already got someone?

Nadine felt a little cold as these thoughts passed through her head. She didn't want to think that Kiryu might have been playing her this whole time or something. What if it were the case though? That thought made Nadine feel a little sick to her stomach, but she couldn't help but want to think it wasn't true. She really liked Kiryu.

Then the voice of a woman popped up from outside the room, and then the owner of the voice appeared in Kiryu's room. Nadine's heart skipped a beat as she appeared The mother and her daughter talked a little bit, and the girl said "Uncle Kiryu".

Uncle? Then that means…

Nadine looked at Kiryu in the corner of her eye with a glint within it.

He's still available? Good job, Nadine! You held your cool… well… sort of. This means he's still okay for you to fall in love with, then. Good. Good…

Relief flowed through Nadine as she placed a hand upon her hand to feel her heartbeat calm down. The girl's mother - Mira, Kiryu called her - talked to Nadine a little bit. Nadine blushed a little as Mira mentioned that Kiryu was putting a lot at risk for her. It made her feel a little bad, but being new to this area, Nadine couldn't help but wonder why Kiryu would be restricted from romance in the first place. Surely having the support of a woman who loved him would help him more than hamper?

"Your sister…" Nadine turned to Kiryu. "She seems pretty nice. I like her. Your… niece is cute, too."

Nadine took hold of Kiryu's hand and gave it a squeeze, and turned bright red when he leaned in to give her a kiss on the cheek. She saw that his face was red as well, and that made her face turn even redder as the very real thoughts of how just being around her - her! Nadine, of all people - was making Kiryu get all shy and bashful. Just thinking this made her feel more attached to him. If she could do the same for him as what he did for her, she didn't mind falling in love at all. She had always hoped to find something like that with someone. The fact that she could live happily with another person like Kiryu… it made her blush.

When Kiryu left, Nadine stood by herself for a few moments. Rubbing her arm nervously, her heart started beating quickly again as thoughts raced as rabbits through her mind.

"I hope I don't mess things up here," she mumbled to herself.

Nadine spent some time in Kiryu's room alone resting. After the day's events, she needed the rest, though she didn't want to fall asleep just yet. She wanted to spend some more time with Kiryu, and it had been a while since she last ate. Her stomach started feeling empty, and she rubbed it as if it would help the hunger go away. As she did so, she felt a little conscious about her body. She wasn't thin. Certainly, she was pudgy in places most women tried not to be pudgy in. She usually didn't care, but her feelings for Kiryu got in the way, and she hoped that he liked it if a woman had a little bit of a jiggle to her wiggle. Blushing profusely as she thought of these rather naughty thoughts, Nadine removed her robe and headed out of Kiryu's room to see what might be going on.

She returned to the front room she had been in before.

"Um… Hello…" she said quietly.

From a side room just off the front room a quiet conversation could be heard. "The rules are there for a reason Kiryu.  Not only did you reveal your identity but you compromised those in this house as well. These are.pretty serious offenses, and that's not even mentioning that you brought a stranger here without my permission. These things are kept secret for a reason, we don't want another dark fire incident now do we?" The voice was that of his mother. She let out a sigh and said, "Either way, I can tell why you acted as you did and you are forgiven. Her voice seemed to gain a teasing quality as she continued, "So when will I be getting some grand babies from you my dear boy?" 

Kiryu practically yelled, "W-what?!" His mother started to laugh and not a moment later the door to the side room opened and a bright red Kiryu strode in the door way looking embarrassed beyond belief then startled to see Nadine standing in the room. He froze his already bright red face going even redder, he looked like a tomato. His mother looked around him with an amused and teasing look, as if she had known Nadine was there the whole time and laughed again. She gave Kiryu a tap on the head with a closed folding fan "Stop blocking the door." He moved out of the way unable to make eye contact with Nadine. His mother seemed to glide as she walked forward and took Nadines arm in hers and led her towards the kitchen. As she walked she said, "Ah yes my dear Nadine, I haven't properly introduced myself. My name is Kora." She seemed to get a teasing tone again and mischievous smile as she continied, "But if you like you can call me mother if you like." She laughed and patted Nadines arm. "I'm Kiryu, Mira, and Kyoya's mother. Though I don't think you've met my other boy yet. Now, what would you like for dinner my dear?" 

Kiryu cleared his throat and said, "Actually, mother, I'm taking her out…on a date.  Please make sure the others mind their own business, it would be appreciated." His mother said, "Well you're welcome to stay as long as you like my dear… just promise me some grandbabies." She gave Nadine a kiss on each cheek and headed off the rest of the way to the kitchen alone.

Now that they were alone Kiryu slumped against a wall and sighed. "I apologise,  she …really likes to tease. Though if you are up for it we should head out. Do you need anything before we go?" He couldn't help but look over every inch of her now that her robe was removed, she looked stunning, like a goddess. He wanted to worship every inch of her, but now was definitely not the time. When she was ready he held out his hand for her and said, "I'll take you anywhere you want to go, do anything you want to do. I want this to be the perfect time for you."

It sounded like some sort of heated discussion was going on in the room nearby. Kiryu's mother seemed to be telling him off for acting as he had around Nadine. The oracle blushed red, embarrassed. She had never meant for Kiryu to get in trouble. She really liked him and hoped that she wouldn't cause any big problems for him. However, Kiryu's mother seemed to calm down and let him off the hook - a case for which Nadine felt relief flow through her with a sigh.

"So when will I be getting some grand babies…..?"

"Eep?"

Nadine's face turned bright red at those words.

Babies? From me and him?

Nadine covered her face in her hands and shook her head, but began to giggle like a tipsy barmaid and moved her hands to the sides of her head.

"Babies… Me? A mother? Hehehehehehehehehehehe… With Kiryu? Hehehehehehehehe…" Nadine was practically reduced to a nervous giggler at this point, but Kiryu's sudden appearance busted her out of her redfaced reverie.

"Eep!"

She was surprised, but gave a small smile to Kiryu, who was also redfaced, and that only made her feel hotter and more nervous.

"Uh-uh.. I-I-I-I…" Nadine stumbled upon her words, but was thankfully saved by Kiryu's mother coming out behind him to address her. The older woman introduced herself as Kora with a smile as she took Nadine's hands in her own as she had done so before earlier that day.

"Oh my… Mother? W-w-well… Certainly, then… I… suppose." Nadine smiled as best she could, though her mind was going so rapid fire, it was hard to really feel coherent at that time.

Kiryu mentioned a date.

"D-d-d-d-d-d-date?!" Nadine couldn't help but quietly exclaim that. "Y-yes… a-a date." She gave a smile up at Kiryu, and moved a little closer to him.

Kora moved in and gave her a kiss on her cheeks. Nadine smiled at that. Kora really seemed like a kind woman, even though she could certainly be scary - of that, Nadine was sure. Kora left her and Kiryu alone, and Nadine took the opportunity to cling to Kiryu's arm by wrapping her own around it. She felt very self-conscious now, and just wanted to be near him.

Mother Angela, please help me get through this without making a complete fool of myself.

Nadine's silent prayer finished (though she was certain Angela would act similarly to Kora as far as children were concerned), Nadine laughed at Kiryu's words.

"It's quite alright. Your  mother is a sweet woman. I can tell. I'd love to get to know her better."

When Kiryu asked her where she wanted to go, Nadine shrugged a little.

"Anywhere is fine with me, honestly. Although," she mused, "I think it would be nice to just go on a walk together in the woods or fields, and maybe have a picnic or something. I am hungry, but think it might be weird to show up at your noodle shop again in the same day. If you like, I could make some tasty food for it…. Actually, that's what I would like to do, and I know you'll enjoy it, too! Wait here, or… you can watch if you like! It won't take long."

Nadine walked into the kitchen and smiled at Kora, who smiled in return. Bashfully, Nadine walked up Kiryu's mother, hands tangled in her dress.

"I…I would like to go on a walk with Kiryu, and… spend some time with him, but… I'm hungry, and I am sure he will be so as well soon, so… I was wondering if you wouldn't mind helping me prepare a little dinner for us to share…"

Nadine smiled gently again, and Kora clapped her hands together with a nod.

"Of course!"

Some time later, the food Nadine and Kora prepared for the picnic and walk Nadine would have with Kiryu was done. It was all placed in a bamboo basket for easy carry, and Nadine grasped the handle firmly. She was determined to make sure the food she made for Kiryu would survive the journey. Nadine thanked Kora and hurried out as she walked next to Kiryu - one hand around his arm, and the other holding the basket. It was a warm night - for Nadine at least - so she kept her robe off. Her dress was very breezy, so she wouldn't feel too uncomfortable that night.

As the two began their walk, Nadine looked around to take in the beautiful landscape.

"This place really is beautiful," she said - moving a lock of her long hair out of her face quickly. "It must have been interesting growing up here…"

Walking like this with Kiryu was really nice. Nadine wouldn't have minded if it could stay this way for a while.

He nodded as she made up her mind that she'd like to go for a walk, and said, "As you wish." He followed her to the kitchen but remained silent, leaning against the wall by the door and watched jer work, his eyes lingering on her beautiful curves as she did this and that. He did catch the eye of his mother several times and she grinned teasingly at him having seen where his gaze had been. The time seemed to pass too quickly and things were ready to go. He could have watched her all day, he just loved the way she moved. He couldn't keep the small smile off his lips as she held his arm. He glanced at the basket and asked, "Would you like me to carry that for you?" 

Once walking she was taking in the landscape but he just couldnt stop watching her. The subtle ways her expression changed, the way her eyes would light up when she saw something she seemed to particularly like, even the way she moved her hair put of her face, it was all quite captivating. Her words made him nod. It was interesting at times in this place, other times it was a bit monotonous and ordinary, but those were the times he liked the most, when he was ordinary for a while instead of what he was. After a brief silence he spoke, "At times it can be interesting, other times not so much. It's much like any other place except the names are different.  Growing up here was a bit of a challenge though. Being a small child and not being able to have any real friends outside of your family. It's one of the rules in a family like mine, no one can know of what we really do. Children tend to speak of things like that too easily so usually they don't get to make friends from in town. We also start our training into the…ah… family business, at around four, along with normal schooling. My family has been in its line of work since before Nisshoki was first settled." He paused, feeling like he was getting a little too into history. He then tried again, "I liked to play around here as a kid, with Mira, Kyoya, and Jeora. We used to build secret forts and play war. Where we were the last remaining line against the bad guys and had to protect the princess from being captured. We used a doll of Mira's as the princess. Of course we would always come out on top no matter how outnumbered we were. Anyways as we grew up we played here less and less. It really was when Jeora found out what his ability was that we really stopped coming here. He's a bit different than the others in my family. We all have an ability that helps us in combat, but Jeora's isnt. He sees things.  Or well monitors what's happening around anyone that has his mark. He keeps tabs on us when we'reon missions to know when to send back up and such." He pulled what looked like a normal coin out of his pocket but etched on it was a rune similar to the ones he had on his knives. He held it out for her to look at and said, "Anything you see this mark on, he's able to see there. Though it has to be with a living being for him to see." He wasn't quite sure what to say anymore so had just kept droning on about family things. He hoped she hadn't gotten bored of him talking. "What about yourself? What were you like as a kid?" He asked hoping to learn more about her.

Nadine smiled as her face blushed while Kiryu told her about his childhood. Being able to imagine a younger Kiryu playing with the other kids in his family caused the young oracle to giggle in admiring amusement.Nadine smiled as her face blushed while Kiryu told her about his childhood. Being able to imagine a younger Kiryu playing with the other kids in his family caused the young oracle to giggle in admiring amusement.

"Sounds like it was fun at times. I'm sorry it didn't last."

Nadine moved closer to Kiryu to feel his warmth and lean against him as they walked. She gently took his arm and placed it around her from behind so that his hand was on her waist. She instigated this herself, but she instantly felt a little embarrassed, though, at the same time, she also felt much better and much safer with him. Feeling his hand on her body sent shivers through her spine, but she worried that her waist might be a little too thick for him. She was not fat, of course, but she wasn't small, either, after all. On the bright side, Kiryu couldn't seem to keep his eyes off of Nadine, and that made her smile, although she was also nervous about it. She didn't want to disappoint him in any way.

When Kiryu finished talking about his childhood and what it was like growing up around here, Nadine coughed nervously as he asked her about her and her childhood. Nadine frowned a little sadly.

"Well… I was born to very nice parents. They were wonderful, as far as I can remember. They both made me feel like the luckiest little girl in the world. Unfortunately…"

Nadine's eyes teared up a little bit as she remembered, but she hurriedly wiped them away with an "I'm fine" in case Kiryu was going to worry.

Then she continued.

"Unfortunately, they died when I was not even ten years old. A plague came into our village and slowly killed most of the people there. Me and a few other children were 'lucky' to avoid the plague because we liked to play away from the village most of the time. It was always strange, though. We were always clean, and very careful, and had some really good healers. I still don't know how the plague came around in the first place.

Anyway, I spent a few years alone - struggling to survive off of the rare kindness of people I came across in my travels. I learned various things here and there, picking up what a curious young girl could glean from the experiences she had through being in the right, or wrong, place at the right time. I quickly came to see that I wasn't the only one having a hard time, though. Lots of people seemed to struggle with various troubles every day - some of them orphans like me. I got lucky, though, when an herbalist came to the town I was holing up in at the time. She saw me, and seemed to take a liking to my inquisitive nature, and took me in as her own daughter. She was quite young, and very beautiful, though she lived alone. Whenever I asked her about that, she'd say that she didn't like people. I always felt like there was more to it, but I never asked or pestered her about it."

A smile crossed Nadine's lips, and she squeezed Kiryu's hand tightly.

"That woman taught me most of the things I know about healing and the uses of plants in medicine and care. She was strict, but she was kind, and loved me like any mother would love her daughter. Though, again, I was made to be alone, as she was taken in the forest we lived in when feral wolves got to her. She managed to fight them off, but she died from her wounds in our home the morning after. I believe I'm only a couple years away from being the same age as she was when she… when she died. As I grew up, I came to realize how awfully sad it was that her life was cut so short. She never found someone to love in the way only a woman could love a man, or whoever it was she fancied. So many experiences missed. Though, I suppose she was able to experience motherhood for a few years…. I'll always love her for what she did for me."

Sniffling a little bit, Nadine skipped forward in front of Kiryu a little bit and smiled brightly.

"Anyway, now I'm here with you on this lovely walk. And look!"

Nadine gestured widely towards the beautiful field the two of them happened upon.

"It seems we've found the perfect picnic spot."

Taking hold of Kiryu's hand, Nadine gently led him out to a good spot on the green grass. Nadine put the basket on the ground, and pulled a rolled up blanket from it. Unrolling it, Nadine placed the blanket on the ground so that the two of them could sit without getting dirty. Nadine sat down on the blanket - her cleavage in full view without her realizing it - and she began to remove and prepare the things the basket contained. There were various food items for them to enjoy. Chilled noodles, buns, and a couple of items from Nadine's childhood like pastries and a couple types of sweets for later.

Nadine patted the blanket next to her, and beckoned for Kiryu to join her. Once he sat down, Nadine began to plate some food. She didn't want to assume he had a big appetite and overfill his portions and end up making him eat more than he'd like in order to not be rude, so she just gave a normal meal's worth.

"Here you go," she said. She began to hand Kiryu his plate, though her hand was a little shaky. Her arm twitched slightly, but that sudden movement caused Nadine to spill a little bit of the food from the plate onto Kiryu's shirt.

"Oh goodness!" she exclaimed. "I'm so sorry. Here! I'll clean that up real quick."

Nadine grabbed a cloth from the basket and moved to better be able to clean up the mess she made on Kiryu's clothes. She couldn't do so very well with her current position, so she attempted to get up onto one foot and lean forward. However, as she moved to get up, the blanket slipped under her bare foot (she had removed her shoes) and caused her to fall forward suddenly.

Nadine couldn't stop her movement, and ended up falling into Kiryu and knocking him onto his back. Nadine clutched her head in pain for a moment, then gulped as she realized she had her face just a couple inches from him. Her chest squished into his as she looked at him. His lips were so close, and she couldn't move.

"I-I'm… sorry - I.."

Nadine gulped again as her heart began racing. She could feel Kiryu's body under hers so acutely. It was causing so many wonderful feelings to well up inside her. It was hard to resist, and she couldn't hold out much longer.

His heart dropped and he regretted asking her about her childhood when tears began to fall. He held her a little tighter as if to apologise for reminding her of the sadness she had experienced. When she explained about the herbalist he was glad thing had gotten better for her, that she got to have a family again, but once again he was saddened when she spoke her her adoptive mother's death. Her quick turn from sadness at her memories to a smile melted his heart. How had he gotten lucky enough to meet such a wonderful, strong woman. He had just met her but he was sure of himself when he thought. I'll never let her go. I'll stay by her side for as long as she'll let me. He stared at her for a moment with a look in his eyes that seemed to express exactly what he was thinking as he let a small smile cross his lips. "Well, you can live and experience the things she never got to for her. I'm sure her spirit is still watching over you And would love for you to experience those things." He said, hoping his words would help cheer her up a bit from her sad thoughts.  

He let her lead him to the spot she wanted and was about to help her unpack when his heart started racing from the, ah… glorious view… she was giving him. She really was making things difficult for him, even if she didn't realize.  He snapped out of it when she patted the blanket next to her. He sat down and watched her with interest as she prepared a plate for him. Once again he was taken by every movement she made and almost missed it as she started to hand him a plate. He was just reaching out when some of it spilled onto his shirt. He wasn't really bothered by it but she seemed to get a bit flustered by it. "It's fine really, let's just enjoy…" his words were cut off as she slipped forwarding him. His arms instinctively wrapped around her to make sure she didn't get hurt in any way. When all was done he was on his back with her on top of him, her face was so close. He could feel her heart racing just as fast as his was. He was staring into her eyes, her lips were so close, he could easily close the distance and claim them as his own just as he has earlier that day. The feeling of her body against his, it felt so right, so natural, it made him want to worship every inch of her in ways that may be considered a bit indecent right then and there. It was such a struggle to control himself. He let his hand caress her cheek and said softly, "You're really making it hard to resist you Nadine. I don't know if I'll be able to for much longer if we keep getting thrown together like this." The look in his eyes made it very clear he was using all his willpower not to do anything she didn't want him to. He wanted to kiss her so badly, it was almost like a hunger and he was starving… for her.