>>5553387You sighed, before giving Urushima another big smile. “Well, don’t ya worry about that, Yukiko-chan. Tsukuya-chan’s a bit… protective, shall we say, but she honestly means well. She just doesn’t want anythin’ bad ta happen ta me. She’ll understand that we’re on a mission together - not like I’ve been banned from speakin’ ta other ladies, or somethin’.” You thought that would be enough to satisfy her, but Urushima’s continued nervous fidgeting told you otherwise, causing you to stop, the woman also quickly stopping as you turned to look at her, a serious look on your face.
“Look, Urushima, seriously. I’ll make sure Tsukuya-chan doesn’t do anythin’ to ya, understand? But in return, ya gotta stop with this. I can’t lead a team if one of its members ‘s too scared ta even look me in the eye. We clear?” You ask, staring her in the face with an intensity that didn’t let her look away.
After a moment, Urushima slowly nods in affirmation. “Yes sir… I understand.”
You regard her for a second, before nodding. “Good.” You say, before slipping back into the smile. “Now then, tell me about yourself!”
After walking and talking for a while, it seemed that Urushima was meek by nature, although the over-the-top anxiety seemed mostly caused by Tsukuya. She didn’t seem to have any particular talents, nor any particular desire to improve in any area, but… Mentally, you shrugged. Always good to have cannon fodder, you supposed. At least she could hold a sword.
You walked into the courtyard, seeing Momiji already there, tapping her foot. She scowled as she saw you, stomping up to you, no doubt about to snap at you.
You…
>Wait for her taunt then snap back>Insult her before she gets the chance (what?)>Cut her off completely, keeping things business>Write-in? 