>>6153856“Wh-What did you do?” you telepathically ask Mechikabura, wondering how he was able to transform the creature like this. To which he answers, also telepathically as your granddaughter continues to fly around the beast.
“Was a simple matter, replicating that, oh, what did you call it? Primal? Yes, that.” he replies. “Accelerating it's growth temporarily to its strongest, or at least a stronger state. One that will allow it to protect her, should things not go well. Call this a precaution.”
“And the whole pose and activation keyword?” you ask, already knowing the answer. “Doesn't seem practical in an emergency.
“Something to appeal to her sensibilities. As one of the Crimson Demon clan, she has adopted their more... Eccentric tastes. But truly all she needs is to say the word while within earshot.” comes the reply as you power down before turning to see your granddaughter sitting atop the beast's back at the shoulders, Modoriiromoukin cawing once more before flapping its wings. Lifting off the ground as its wings unleash gale winds, flying into the air as you hear your granddaughter laughing excitedly.
“Go Modoriiromoukin, go!” she shouts, her giant crystal steed flying laps around the valley with surprising speed. It's nearly as fast as that strange alien being was in its swiftest form. Far faster than she herself can fly, her laughs echoing down into the valley as she rides.
“Seems she quite enjoys your gift, Mechikabura.” Chilli says, walking directly up to the demon god before bowing his head. His next words are muffled, too low for you to hear him, but Mechikabura waves him off casually. Also saying something you can't hear before the giant crystal beast descends, landing back in the center of the village. “Well? How is it?”
“This is great!” she exclaims, leaping off the giant bird's shoulders and flying to Mechikabura, giving the demon god a hug as well. As she does, you see his expression <span class="mu-i">change</span>. For just a moment, so swift you almost miss it, you see a look of genuine care and happiness for the child. One which doesn't even last a blink, Mechikabura putting back up his usual cool, calm mask where his emotions aren't readable. But for just a second, you saw behind it. And feel more confident than ever that he's not just using you and playing nice with your family. But that he genuinely does enjoy seeing your family happy.
“I am glad you like my gift, little one. But it is time for us to depart.” he replies, your granddaughter looking up in confusion.
“What? Really?” she asks, to which he nods. “Awww. Well, thanks for stopping by!”
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