from the edge (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)

[DarkMudkip]

He looked up and smiled, "Gomenasai. Yoichi desu." He saif warmly.

 

[Jikkah]

Kaguya’s face seemed to soften a bit, looking away from him as he worked. “My name is Kaguya..” She said softly.

 

[DarkMudkip]

"Ah, like the moon princess. How lovely. You are similar to her, I think that's wonderful." He said, smile widening.

 

[Jikkah]

Kaguya was caught off guard at his kind words, face flushing and eyes widening a bit.

 

[DarkMudkip]

He glamced up when she didn't say anything and turned sheepish, "Did I offend? Forgive me.."

 

[Jikkah]

“N-No..! You didn’t offend at all..!” She had been called a servant to a god her whole life, but never before had she been likened to princess Kaguya. “I’ve just never heard that before..”

 

[DarkMudkip]

"Really? I'm honestly surprised." He remarked with a smile.

 

[Jikkah]

“People have always remarked on my appearance… but never in that way.” She said softly.

 

[DarkMudkip]

"Well, I'm honored to be the first." He said, before switching to clean her other foot.

 

[Jikkah]

Kaguya felt relief already from her feet simply being cleaned and wrapped up, much preferring Yoichi over Hakaku. “Thank you..” She said, tears dripping down her cheeks. “For being so kind.”

 

[DarkMudkip]

"I have no call not to be." He replied, "Kindness is a human right."

 

[Jikkah]

Kaguya shook her head. “Not everyone would agree with you, I’m afraid…”

 

[DarkMudkip]

"Ah, Hakaku-san is just like that." He said, "He's a strong Pillar but a poor human being.."

 

[Jikkah]

It was truly an understatement. “I won’t say I disagree with you..” She said, back and feet still aching.

 

[DarkMudkip]

He chuckled softly, "I can understand, to an extent.."

 

[Jikkah]

“That man scares me..” Kaguya admitted. “I fear that he will really kill me.” She said softly.

 

[DarkMudkip]

"I won't let him, I promise you." He said gently.

 

[Jikkah]

She nodded. “Thank you..” She said softly. She would need a bath soon though, especially if she wanted to keep her wounds from going bad.

 

[DarkMudkip]

"I've done what I can for now. I'll check them tomorrow, and we'll get you in a bath to be sure they won't fester." He told her, "Are you hungry? Would you like any food?"

 

[Jikkah]

She felt ashamed to be catered to in such a way, but Kaguya was starving, nodding. “Yes, please.” She said. “Thank you, Yoichi-dono.”

 

[DarkMudkip]

He smiled and nodded, "Of course. I'll be back, alright? Please try to get as comfortable as you can."

 

[Jikkah]

Kaguya nodded and watched him leave, looking around with anxious eyes. What if Hakaku came back before Yoichi did? How was she supposed to get comfortable? She didn’t dare move from the spot he left her in, too terrified to move a muscle despite no longer being restrained.

 

[DarkMudkip]

Despite it all, Hakaku did not return, and Yoichi came back with a bowl of miso and some rice, "Something simple as to not upset your stomach too quickly. I'm not sure what he's fed you, if at all, so best not to lose it as soon as you eat it." He smiled.

 

[Jikkah]

Kaguya’s stomach growled at the smell of food when he came back, having to stop herself from wolfing down the food right then and there. “Thank you, truly.” She ate as slowly as she could, not wanting to burn her mouth on the food.

 

[DarkMudkip]

He smiled warmly, "It's no trouble. I'll be around more often, that way Hakaku doesn't get too ahead of himself."