Thousand-year Curse (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)

[Jikkah]

Jin nodded. “I don’t know if he’ll return, I turned him down outright, and he seemed rather angry.”

 

[DarkMudkip]

He nodded, "We'll be mindful of him. You were right to bring it to my attention."

 

[Jikkah]

“How would he come to this?” She frowned. “Why kill only humans?” The thought was a disturbing one, especially since she had only until recently become a human.

 

[DarkMudkip]

He shook his head, "To be honest, I'm hoping it's a twisted joke."

 

[Jikkah]

She nodded, a soft frown on her face, a strong feeling in her gut that he was indeed very serious, and it was no joke at all.

 

[DarkMudkip]

He moved and stood, going to her and cupping her face gently, "It'll be alright...I promise. We won't let him do anything so atrocious."

 

[Jikkah]

She nodded in agreement. “Of course..” Jin leaned into his touch, placing a hand over his.

 

[DarkMudkip]

He kissed her forehead gently and pet her cheeks with his thumbs, "I'm almost done with my grading and we can head back, ok? I'll make some tea."

 

[Jikkah]

Jin smiled softly, though she was still uneasy. “Of course.”

 

[DarkMudkip]

"Megohime." Masamune was at his desk in his study, "I need you to do something for me."

 

[Jikkah]

Megohime was fixing her makeup in her compact, looking up when he spoke. “Of course, what is it?” She asked, closing the mirror and putting it back into her bag.

 

[DarkMudkip]

"There's someone I want you to bring to our cause." He said.

 

[Jikkah]

Megohime nodded, her expression growing serious. “You only need to ask, you know that.” She said softly. “Whoever it is, I’ll bring them to you.”

 

[DarkMudkip]

"Her name is Akihime and she's currently living in an old Shinto shrine in the city." He said.

 

[Jikkah]

“A runaway, or a shrine maiden?” She asked, raising an eyebrow, feeling a pant of jealousy in her chest.

 

[DarkMudkip]

"Mm," He closed his eye, "In a way, runaway. She was kicked out, so she's holed up there."

 

[Jikkah]

Megohime gave a nod. She hardly wanted anyone else around Masamune, but he needed more sorcerers on his side, it wasn’t about what she wanted. “Do you want me to bring her back here?”

 

[DarkMudkip]

He nodded, "Yes, please. I have a room for her to stay in." She was going to stay here? In Masamune's house?

 

[Jikkah]

The thought of another woman staying under Masamune’s roof made the hair on the back of her neck stand on end, jealous rage flashing briefly in her eyes. She only nodded in compliance. “Of course.” She reached out to cup his cheek. “Anything for you.”

 

[DarkMudkip]

He smiled softly and took her hand, kissing her palm, "You don't have to worry, my heart is yours only."

 

[Jikkah]

Megohime knew he was right, but she still didn’t want to share him, not even his house. She didn’t want his eye to wander, or for him to pay attention to anyone else, only her. “I know, I know..” She muttered.

 

[DarkMudkip]

"You worry too much." He smiled softly, "You know but yet you still doubt my loyalty.."

 

[Jikkah]

Her eyes widened slightly, realizing how she was acting. “No, no! It isn’t your loyalty!” She said quickly. “I know that you would never betray me, Masamune, but I can’t trust other people- especially other sorcerers..!”

 

[DarkMudkip]

"But yet it still comes down to me." He said, pulling his hand away, "Any attempt made to sway my affection from you is ultimately decided by me. Do I stay with my beautiful, loyal, loving Megohime? Or do I trade her in for a newer love? Perhaps there is someone out there better than you. It wounds me to see you think me so weak willed."

 

[Jikkah]

Megohime felt her heart squeeze in her chest, tears almost being brought to her eyes. This was worse than him being angry and yelling at her. “Please forgive my words.” She said softly. “It’s not you who is weak willed. Please let me make it up to you. I’ll bring you Akihime, no matter what.”