[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

Nobuo did intend to stall him, since as the two said that getting caught crying was not allowed for them. At least the time spent answering the questions would have helped the two look normal by the time they would arrive at the temple, "So long as you don't tell anyone that these two have cried. You have my word, I will not tell my father of any knowledge you give me in this place."

He didn't think there was much of a change in himself until Ken'ichi brought it up. It was all due to being hit with a lot of shocking information. Anyone would have come out acting differently, he assumed. Nobuo watched Ken'ichi's face, changing in expression towards the two children, "It is strange...Fumiko became your daughter in this lifetime. But it must be hard for you to know that Fumiko will never acknowledge you as her father unless someone tells her that you are the one who raised her." He looked to the ground, and then back up, "Is it that important to avoid telling her how you feel? That she's your child?"

[Kaguya]

Ken'ichi blinked “Not my place to tell on my superiors” he stated stroking the children's cheeks “The only one I would tell is your father and that is if he asks, he is worried about the development of the two” he sighed gently showing he agreed to the promise under Nobuo's terms “I agree young lord Nobuo” he stated kneeling contently on the earth awaiting the questions. “Though why would it matter if children cry, it happens all the time... You where quite bad for it as a child” he stated with a chuckle, showing he was only being playful with his young lord.

He looked up to Nobuo once more with deep jade eyes as he spoke “It is hard, but she choose this path...” he sighed his eyes now going to the sky above “It was inevitable the moment she met you reincarnated self” he stated calmly “She hated the Tengu so much she refused part of herself, and managed to seal herself with little effort” his voice was distant as he spoke “But as it stands with her current mindset she isn't my daughter, she is a memory of the past using my daughter's body as a shell” he stated, his voice wasn't cold as it was more hurt on the fact.

“Even if someone was to tell her she would never accept it, in her mind she was raised as a tainted and that is all there would be to it” he stated, even Nobuo would know that it was a fact, being raised one way, that would be the only truth in life, it's not exactly an easy story to believe, he guessed that all low born, had a dream that they were really high born, but to actually be given the news they would just go into denial.

“I do not wish her to know, it would only confuse her” he stated, his eyes closed ans he moved his head down as if almost bowing, his hands clenched showing that that one request was hard on him, he hated that he had to ask such a terrible thing but he didn't want to make matters any worse for her. “Yes it is that important for her not to know.” he snapped a little, he wanted his daughter to be happy and safe, but as things stood he knew he couldn't help in either one.

[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

"The children don't want to be caught," Nobuo said, using his own sleeve to wipe off whatever dampness was left on the two's cheeks. It was no surprise how these two ended up with such personalities, after knowing what they went through. But still, they were still just children caught up in something bad. Though, Nobuo was annoyed to hear just how stubborn Fumiko was. He wondered just exactly compelled him to love such a person in the first place, in his past life and as Yuu, "The Fumiko and I are vastly different. I was told about some of my past. While I don't like how it went, I accept that it happened. I feel fortunate that they are turning a blind eye to what I've done when I was Yuu. I must have turned into a horrible person after everything they've done." He thought, maybe if he did go insane, then it was plausible that he did fall in love with Toshi. Though, Nobuo blinked at the reaction, "Alright, then I'll do my best to avoid telling her. After all...I don't know if she'll decide to throw scrolls at me again..." Yuu rolled his eyes after remembering that. And actually, he felt more compelled to avoid Fumiko altogether despite agreeing to have her help him with his studies to avoid the harsher tutors. At least the tutors would be predictable, and Fumiko being the one who was unstable if he said anything out of the ordinary.

[Kaguya]

Ken'ichi blinked almost in surprise “They don't want to be caught crying... that could stunt their growth as children and as adults...” he stated as he looked to the two “It's going to make them unstable and very unpredictable” he finished watching how Nobuo treated them both, a smile came to his face “You are much like your father young lord” he say his voice was warm as he spoke that statement.

“My little girl is named Toshi, she was raised in an oriental type household. We lived in complete balance with nature and turned none who needed help away” he sighed gently, his hand came up and pointed to a small house out of the way of everything “Her brother Ai loved her so much he delved into dark magic to possess her no matter the cost.” he continued, his eyes closing “The magic took out the two obstacles in his way... myself and his mother, but the backlash also killed him and anyone else in the household.” he continued “The house looked like a murder scene, and the only one left alive was my dear Toshi... who had been protected because of two reasons, the runes in her room where stronger than anywhere else in the house and the fact of her obsessed brother's love” he finished

“She was still very young at the time, only thirteen or fourteen years of age... so she tried to wake myself and my dearly departed wife up, this of course covered her in blood” he began once more “her betrothed paid a visit, as was normal at that time of the month... Seeing all the destruction and her being the only one alive and covered in blood, he though the worst and hung her” tears fell from Ken'ichi's eyes “Because of the magic, she couldn't move on and Ai was given his wish” he continued “When Yuu arrived at the household, he was in very bad condition.. she tended to him, and he protected her... Then Yuu's half brother came and started picking on him, so they decided to leave, but before they did, she gave you my family's weapon, the one you think is creepy and wanted to sell as it had twenty five spirits within it, that are all sworn to protect you.” he continued, wanting to give him as full background of what had happened up till now.

“You ended up a near by town, and came across Yuu's biological mother's tormented spirit and the spirit of another, who he is I do not know... All I know is he wasn't dead mearly projecting his spirit” he stated “Through joint efforts, Priestess Lunia was able to find peace and the man's projection was broken...” he said but sighed a little, his eyes going to the children as they shifted a little. “Though he seemed interested in Toshi as her Tengu form is completely white, this includes, hair, mask and clothing” he finished for a moment allowing all he said to be taken in before he began once more.

“Going to her Tengu form caused her a great strain and made her extremely tired as it was only the second time in her life she had ever been in the form, but she still kept her kind heart even in that form that surprised even myself” he was calm as he continued speaking “A few days after Ai and Kaito came to the same inn they where staying at as Toshi wasn't well enough to continue travelling. During this time you began to steal trinkets and such for her as gifts, the small purple jade cherry blossom Fumiko has is one of the trinkets Yuu got for Toshi during that time. In a panic Toshi moved youboth to Midosi Forest where you met her guardian Ira, but you where both tricked by Kaito and Ai into leaving and thus ended back at the household” he continued hoping this was going to answer all the questions all in one go.

“During this time they planed on breaking you both down, by punishing you both for any little matter, but Toshi made a compromise that allowed Yuu to live like another Tengu, but it placed herself in a state of humiliation. Yuu the one whom loved her and whom she loved had to treat her as a tainted, to add further insult to injury Toshi also had to eat from the floor as an animal.” his hands clenched to the point that they drew blood, if it wasn't love and devotion that drove his daughter to such extremes he would like to have known what did.

“After a few months, Rie and Arata were sent to get you both, which they did using Toshi as the bait to lure you out... for their size they made short work of you both.” he stated closing his eyes, a sigh quickly following “It was at this time Yuu met your father, he seen how much pain your father was in and it also hurt him... Yuu even came in and tried to interrupt my training and almost got himself killed” he stated with a slight chuckle, he knew the boy's heart was in the right place “I made sure no harm came and your father made sure that punishment followed later in the day” he stated looking up to him once more.

“Toshi hated the Tengu race so much she was willing to deny part of herself and as I stated earlier bound her Tengu form and magic, but even with the binding in place, she still managed to tap into the magic.” he said his voice showed he was surprised that she managed to accomplish such a feat “But this is how you ended up being yourself and she ended up being Fumiko” he finally finished with the history lesson.

Ken'ichi chuckled a little “They don't know that it was you who destroyed the villages, they believe it was an evil spirit that came to purge the unworthy and weak” he stated, as he gently brushed Arata's cheek with a father-like smile in his eyes “Even if they did know, I doubt they would care. After all only the strong survive, this is the Tengu way” his voice showed that this was just a matter of fact, as he closed his eyes once more “And as far as I know the only tribe that care about the other races is this one as it believes all life is sacred” he say gently moving his hand to a side pouch and brought out a bag containing some food and held it out to Nobuo his head lowering.

“In her defence, the only reason she threw a scroll at you was because you where going to sell her family's ancestral weapon” his voice was quiet as he spoke on the subject, as he knew better than to speak out of term with his superiors no matter what age they were. “She is a sweet and quiet girl, just eager to please... This is why she offered to teach you in what little time she has to herself” he finished, this time though he remained silent allowing everything to sink in.

[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

Nobuo's jaw dropped. Their life, as their reincarnated selves, was far worse than what he originally thought. And for the time being, he was glad that he didn't have any recollection of it actually happening. It was like some horribly twisted story that someone had created ((thumbs up to us x'D)) rather than reality. He gritted his teeth, "I can't bel...Something like that happening is almost unreal.. I apologize for my behavior earlier. If I had known all of that...I..." Nobuo shook his head, wanting to say that he was going to follow Rie and Arata's plans for wiping out the heirs and the elders to put an end to the misery and system, but he knew Ken'ichi was loyal to the elders and would most likely go against the idea. At the least, he found some comfort in knowing that he had Ken'ichi's shoulder to lean on in case anything happened concerning the past that he couldn't remember, "Ken'ichi...do you value your memories? My father told me that your memories of that...of having Fumiko..Toshi as your daughter was from taboo magic. He's planning on rewriting your memories so that you forget." He felt it was best to warn Ken'ichi about it, so that he would be prepared for it.

[Kaguya]

Ken'ichi watched his young lord ad he took in all that he had said, and was worried about the backlash it would leave on him, but was actually quite surprised that he was taking it all rather well considering how bad his life as Yuu was. “My every word is true, I am forbidden to lie to the head family” he stated simply standing, he dusted off his trousers “I wish it was all just a story made to frighten you but it isn't” his voice was calm as he stood up and looked to Nobuo a gentle smile on his face as he did so.

“My young lord, you have no need to apologise to someone in your service, let alone when you had no idea what was going on” his voice mirrored his eyes showing this was truly what he thought of the matter and so that subject was closed. “You are now more clued in than Fumiko, she got defensive about the sword and doesn't understand why, if fact she is scared that she can sense the spirits within the blade.” he knew, Nobuo would know that it never ended for tainted with such abilities, they were always seen as threats.

“Of course I do” he stated a gentle smile on his face “Memories are the things that make us who we are” his voice showed conviction in what he spoke but hearing the warning he sighed a little “He has every right to do such, I am of the branch family and thus his property” his voice showed that this was a plain and simple fact and would follow it if and when it happened without a fuss. “I ask that when it does happen, that you look after her my young lord” his eyes and voice pleading with him, even though he knew he had no right to do such a thing.

[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

While he didn't have the same feelings towards Fumiko as the story protrayed, it was the least he could do, to make sure that his daughter was well. Though he stood next to Ken'ichi and growled, "I can't believe you..talking about people being property.." He was also thinking about the two children when he said that. He wondered just how many people were made to think that they were just property instead of another living tengu with feelings and a will, "I will promise you that I will watch Fumiko..but you.. You had led a free life away from the head family at one time. You should take it back and lead a free life again." But then there was the issue with Fumiko. Nobuo was certain that Ken'ichi would mention that and would refuse to leave because of her, and Nobuo couldn't leave Fumiko because of the promise he just made, "Maybe I can get my father to allow the three of us to live outside the village, so you won't have to worry about having to bow down to him."

[Kaguya]

"Young lord Nobuo, do not growl at me... you are not an animal” he say poking his head lightly, as he released a sigh “I can't believe I'm calling you lord again, let alone calling myself property and my daughter tainted but here we are” he say with a small shrug “It is Tengu tradition, if twins are born, the youngest is placed into a secondary family, this family becomes a branch family and becomes subservient to the head family” his voice showing this is how it was and it was really pointless to try and fight it, when in Tengu society.

“You are right I did have a life away from the head family, I had a beautiful wife and daughter, but both where taken from me, my young lord” his voice started off gentle, but got harsher as his sentence came to an end. “I thank you for making the promise” he said bowing a little, his voice showed it meant everything to him, slowly he stood straight once more. “I couldn't go to my free life again, if I wanted to, I am dead and my spirit bound to the sword that you wished to sell; besides, and before you say anything... No, I can't go into the sword again, since I came out in the temple I have physical form once more” he say anticipating a question that could have arisen.

“I think you woke up on the wrong side of the bed..” he began hearing what he was going to ask his father “I am in his servitude, he would never allow it, it would make him seem weak in the eyes of the other elders... He would never allow you out of the village or Fumiko because of the fear of what happened last time will happen again” his voice showed this as a matter of fact once more. “Besides, the moment you both leave the other elders will do to you both, what they done to the children, but they will not be as kind to you both” his voice showed he wasn't playing around on this subject, he didn't know all the details and to tell the truth he didn't want to.

[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

"Heh, let me growl when I want to," Nobuo smiled and swatted the finger away playfully. It was similar to how he was treated when he was younger, but now things had gotten more serious and people were treating him in a more respectful manner. Though he'd rather turn back the clock and live like how he used to back when. But then he got an annoyed look and frowned, "How bothersome.. All of these issues left and right. I bet the humans don't have to put up with such things." He thought about how his life would be like if he were born human instead of a tengu, then life would have been easier and better the whole way through. While he didn't necessarily agree to serving under such ridiculous laws and traditions, spells or no spells, he knew what was coming as well as the children. And hopefully the cycle of laws and tradition would be broken and people will be free from the system, "Well now that you put it that way...I won't ask him about it. That seems more dangerous than it's worth."

Nobuo took one of the two and carried them in his arms. He looked up in the direction of the temple, "Let's head back and get these two into bed." Nobuo started walking, expecting that Ken'ichi would follow and bring the other child along.

[Kaguya]

Ken'ichi tutted at what Nobuo said and flicked his nose playfully “Only animals growl” he said once more his voice showing he was playing with his young superior like they once had done. “If you are wanting a frown or annoyed look, stay around these two long enough and you'll get plenty” he chuckled picking up Arata gently making sure not to wake the sleeping boy.

Ken'ichi looked at him and chuckled “Human life is far worse... where we are civilized in this tribe, to those lower than us...” he stopped and shook his head, really not wanting to get into this subject, he had seen humans do terrible things to their own kind and even worse things to those who were different from them.

Ken'ichi looked to both of the children then to Nobuo, he could see that their was a lot on his mind, and his gut feeling told him it was going to end bad for all involved, though he remained silent and continued walking behind Nobuo as was customary. “I doubt either of us wish to make your father look weaker than he already does” he commented, he had heard some of the elder's since his returned and though he didn't agree with his place within the tribe, he hated the double standard politics even more.

“They can't go to bed, they are to meet the heir's when we get back” he stated bluntly, moving his arm out to take the other from Nobuo, he could only imagine what it would look like if Nobuo walked into the temple holding one of the 'shadowed' as the other elders had so named the twins.

[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

Nobuo rubbed his nose, "If civilized means beating up those who are lower than us just because they make a minor mistake, then I would hate to see how humans treat the lower ones." He trusted Ken'ichi with this, since Ken'ichi was someone who had experienced life outside of the tengu villages. Though, Nobuo flinched in surprise at hearing that the heirs were already in the area. He thought he would get some time before their arrival, but this did not sit with him well, "Is this some sort of weird timing?"

[Kaguya]

Ken'ichi stopped and looked to him, his deep jade eyes showing all seriousness “Nobuo...” it was the first time since their return that he dared not call a person by their title “Toshi, was brought up in a culture that a higher could chop off a lowers head, just to see how sharp the blade was... tell me that is civilized” he say coldly, at least in the Tengu race their had to be some sort of wrong to punish a lower born.

“Apparently they have been in the village for a few days now” he stated taking Rie from Nobuo and continued walking behind him allowing the two children to hug into one another “Weird timing, I guess you could call it that... though you could ask for your father to postpone the meeting for a few more days, if you are not ready for it” he stated calmly “Under the circumstances, the other elders would agree, after all you have only now awoken after an eight hundred year coma” he said nudging him lightly, to show if he wanted anything for the month or two he should play on that one thing.

[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

"...Just to see how sharp a blade was? That's absurd!" even if the punishments in the tengu village were extreme, just hurting or killing someone for one's own use and pleasure was too much for him. He placed a hand on his pouch, where he had stored the paper he had grabbed from earlier. Ken'ichi's words were enough to scare him and give him a reason to avoid contact with the humans. And after listening to what else Ken'ichi had to say, he couldn't help but cough and chuckle at it, "Yes...800 year coma. I hope I don't get caught laughing about that..now that I know that it wasn't a...standard coma." Nobuo caught the implication and would be using the next few days thinking of ways to exploit the situation, taking it into his advantage. At least that was one good thing that came out of such a huge mess. Then he became serious again. "So..that village I wrecked back when I was living as Yuu.." which was just putting it mildly considering he slaughtered the majority of the people there, "Was the elder who was in charge of that village away from the village during that time of the attack? Is he or she still alive?" Nobuo hoped the answer wasn't a yes. He didn't want to have to face the person who was in charge of the place back then, and he also didn't want to have to face any of his or her children.

[Kaguya]

Ken'ichi nodded “Or if you didn't bow to a superior you could also get your head taken off” his voice showed just how serious he was on this matter “All of a sudden our culture doesn't seem so bad does it” his voice was gentle as he spoke continuing on the path to the temple “Many simple crimes often ended in death Nobuo, please don't forget that” he sighed, he didn't mean to scare him, but he had to know that the outside world was just as cruel if not worse to people.

“Yes comas are terrible things on young nobles, who knows what it could do to their tender young minds” he continued to play along with it a small, quiet chuckle escaping his lips though his eyes went down to the twins he was carrying as he didn't want to disturb the peaceful rest they seemed to be having.

“The elder was in this village at the time, and you know his son... his name is Kaito” he say gently, following after Nobuo, they where now nearing the village and he knew this meant he would have to be careful in how things were said and how he acted “Don't worry, they don't know it was you, as your tabooed self only turned up when you were well and truly pissed off or scared” his voice showed he had nothing to worry about on the matter

[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

Whatever other things that Ken'ichi said instantly flew right over his head. Whether or not Ken'ichi was joking seemed to have hit a nerve with him and he turned around to face Ken'ichi, with a raised brow, "I certainly hope that you weren't implying something." Nobuo waited for an answer on it before proceeding.

[Kaguya]

Ken'ichi looked to his young lord and shook his head, he knew Nobuo well enough not to irritate him “It was not meant as an insult, nor in fun” he said plainly, stopping just after Nobuo had “It is a simple fact, when someone goes into a coma, no one knows what kind of damage could have been done... and the younger you are the worst of you could be effected” he once more stated, showing that he could possibly have even more le-way if he wanted to

He bowed his head a little “I do apologise if my words offended you, Nobuo it wasn't my intention” his words showed that the apology was a sincere one, remaining with a bowed head for a little longer he rose it, waiting for the conversation to continue or for Nobuo to start moving, not that he minded being outdoors, it was more than refreshing from his training. “Are you hungry?” he enquired, seeing if he could buy them all a little more time.