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Post by Natsumi Ashimitsu on Jan 13, 2023 16:17:43 GMT -6
When Dainosuke looked to the woman and held his hand out, she walked forward, taking her husband's hand. Natsumi gave Tsukiro a warm smile, doing her best to hide her nervousness. She bowed to him. "Welcome home... Lord Ashimitsu..." She hesitated at his title. She wasn't sure what to address him as. He was technically her stepson, but this was her first time meeting him. She just hoped she could make a good first impression.
"I... I'm unsure what to say except... I am glad you're home." She looked to Dainosuke with a sheepish smile. "Your father has missed you dearly. You're all he talks about."
Tsukiro blinked at the woman then over at his father. He looked back to her. She was incredibly beautiful. In fact she reminded him a little of his mother. Though this woman had a scar over her left eye from the bottom of her eyebrow to the middle of her cheek. "Thank you. I appreciate it. I'm sorry, I don't believe we know each other."
Natsumi shook her head and bowed to him once more. "No. My name is Natsumi... I..." She looked to Dainosuke who gave her an encouraging nod. Natsumi looked back to Tsukiro. "I am your father's wife. We have only been married for about a year now, but I first met him about three years ago. Your father is a wonderful man. I hope I can get to know you as well as he knows you."
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Post by Captain Tsukiro Ashimitsu on Jan 13, 2023 18:28:46 GMT -6
Tsukiro stood there slacked jawed and wide eyed as he looked between his father and... his step-mother? He did not know what to say. Congratulations? Welcome to the family? What the hell, Dad?!
He was at a loss so he gave the best smile he could at that moment and replied. "Yes. Yes, that would be nice. I... Sorry I'm just very surprised."
Natsumi shook her head with a nervous smile. "Not at all. I did not expect you to process it all at once. Please, take your time to adjust." She stepped back to Dainosuke's side, who took her hand and gave her a reassuring smile. She returned his smile the best she could then lowered her head. Her heart raced. She supposed that went the best it could considering the circumstances.
Tsukiro looked to Kaori and stepped up to her quickly, taking his focus off of his father and his new wife. He couldn't even begin to fathom that bit of information at the moment. "So how have you been." He stepped closer to her and gave her a tight squeeze. "I missed you all so much."
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Post by Kaori Shihōin on Jan 13, 2023 18:42:19 GMT -6
Kaori hugged her childhood friend and first, and only, love tightly. The tears she tried to hold back bubbled up and spilled over. She raised a hand to wipe them away, sniffling quietly.
"I'm so happy to see you. I'm so glad you're safe. I thought... I thought we'd never see you again." She shook her head, the corners of her mouth pulling down into a frown. "The other clan members... they all thought you were dead. But I just couldn't believe that. I knew you were stronger than that. I knew you wouldn't let that place be the death of you."
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Post by Captain Tsukiro Ashimitsu on Jan 13, 2023 20:19:45 GMT -6
Tsukiro nearly melted into the hug. It had been a long time since he had been hugged as lovely as Kaori was hugging him. "I am glad you kept your faith in me." He lifted a hand a wiped away one of her falling tears, smiling warmly at her. "It is really good to be home."Kaori smiled up at him with a nod. "It is good to have you home. A lot has changed, but that's nothing we can't overcome compared to what has already happened. As long as you are safe with us, that is all that matters."Tsukiro nodded looking over at his father and stepmother when suddenly his stomach growled. Kaori giggled, Tsukiro placing his hand over his midsection. "I think I might be hungry."
"You think," Dainosuke chuckled. "Let's get you fed." He motioned with his hand as the four of them turned and headed toward the house. Tsukiro looked around as they walked. He had to admit he didn't think he would ever see this place again. He smiled brightly, hearing the others as they called and wave him forward, he chuckled picking up his pace to join them so he could get something to eat. --End RP-- "Lion Of The Stockades"
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