June | Event: Trial of the Soul

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By now, most Refugees have likely experienced various side effects of Kizuna while living in Nippon. Most of these effects have been mild, but occasionally, they've produced dangerous results due to Kizuna's unstable nature as pure Sora magic. But more than just a minor annoyance, studying how to harness Kizuna is vital to the NRL's goal of fixing the refugees' home worlds. And yet the professors of MRU have been limited in what they can do to assist the scientists in Tokyo with that goal.

But all that is about to change, as MRU announces a special collaboration with the Oni Clans of Kyushu regarding ancient Kizuna practices. Although Oni are not particularly known for their magical prowess, it's believed that the concept of Kizuna bonds originated in Oni culture. As such, they are by and far considered the best source to figure out the true nature of Kizuna.

Up until now, the Oni of Kyushu haven't been receptive to MRU's requests to help the refugees, due to infighting between the two leading Oni Clans. But it seems something has changed their minds...

A Tales of Two Clans

Naturally, the MRU isn't expecting the Refugees to volunteer to head to Kyushu for free. All Refugees willing to participate in the research will be rewarded financially for their time, in addition to being provided food and lodging during their stay. Just think of it as a nice little summer vacation!

But getting to Kyushu is no simple task. Although one could certainly take the train, it'd be a two-day trip, as Kyushu is located on the westernmost island of Nippon. Thankfully, many refugees have technically already been there: Kyushu is the region above which the Tengu city of Miyazaki sits. And with a little help from the Tengu, a new teleportation terminal is added to the region below, allowing for instant travel between Kyushu and Tokyo/Kyoto.

But when they arrive, they may find that their experiences will vary greatly depending on which city their lodgings are located, as Oni culture varies greatly depending on which Clan controls that territory.

Passive Aggressions Kumamoto, Kyushu
Those with lodgings in Western Kyushu will find themselves in the city of Kumamoto, located in Ao Oni territory. The Oni here all have vibrant blue skin, and the refugees will find that the locals are both friendly and curious about them. Aside from a handful of Inu Yokai, very few other varieties of Yokai can be found living in Oni territory, and no humans whatsoever.

Refugees will be housed in a resort located near the ocean shore, where they'll be treated to gourmet five course meals, a natural outdoor hot spring, and even complimentary massages. It's the height of luxury, though it does come at a bit of a cost. Although the Ao Oni are polite, there's always a distinct sense that they're being looked down on -- a certain passive aggression, as they show wonder in the fact the refugees can do anything for themselves. Whether it be constant compliments over their ability to use chopsticks and speak the language, or outright disbelief that they can perform magic or fight, it's hard to say whether it's founded in malice or ignorance. Especially seeing as many will remark that they've never met humans before.

As one of the more popular cities in Kyushu, Refugees may wish to explore some of the shopping districts, where artisan crafts and unique fashion can be purchased. Unlike typical fashion in Nippon, Oni fashion leans towards the risque, as their vibrant colored skin is a mark of pride. Kimono are often cropped at the sleeves and left open, with minimal fabric underneath to maintain modesty. Still, men are rarely going around outright topless, and will always wear something to cover those pesky male presenting nipples, be it a tube top, thin strips of fabric, or even leather straps.

If the Refugees hope to be treated with a bit more respect, switching to the local fashion is perhaps the only way to go. And hey, it's pretty hot in Kyushu, so surely it's a win-win situation!

Tsunderoni Oita, Kyushu
Refugees staying in the Eastern half of Kyushu will instead be taken to the city of Oita, located in Aka Oni territory, where the Oni possess bright red skin. Unlike the Ao Oni, the Aka Oni are far less friendly. Even those in charge of the refugees' housing will seem somewhat disinterested, simply showing them to their rooms in a small inn without fanfare. There's no luxury to be found here, though at least the food is decent.

The streets of Oita are a very different sight than what the Refugees may be used to in Nippon. Kyushu is an island rife with volcanic activity, and all throughout Oita, thick plumes of steam can be found rising out of buildings and from the sewers below the street. As such, the entire city is extremely humid, which some may even find to be downright unbearable. And while the inside of every building is equipped with powerful cooling spells, it may discourage some from exploring.

But perhaps that's for the best. Those who walk the streets of Oita will find themselves being treated as an oddity, with many businesses hesitant in serving them. Some locals may even be outright hostile, picking fights and jeering at them in streets. Those bearing obvious Kizuna effects will receive the brunt of this treatment.

And yet those same refugees will find that these encounters may in fact spawn additional Kizuna effects, on both themselves and the Oni harassing them, as if a bond were made between them. Nevermind the fact that Kizuna bonds between refugees and natives are usually very rare, the fact that there's a bond at all certainly implies that their hostility isn't hostility at all. Are the Aka Oni just really bad at dealing with new people??

Revolutionary Bond Kizuna

After a few days of familiarizing themselves with the Oni and the region of Kyushu, all refugee volunteers are taken to a small region of Oita known as Beppu, where elders from the two Oni clans are waiting for them in front of a large shrine. Behind them, many natural springs filled with boiling water create a smokey atmosphere, with the water occasionally boiling over and shooting into the sky like a geyser. They certainly know how to pick location to set a mood.

"Humans and halfings have long made a habit of taking that which they do not fully understand. These Kizuna bonds were once an important part of maintaining a unified Oni nation, but fell to the wayside as Clan divisions grew deeper.

Today, only fragments of those bonds remain, carried across generations through our blood. It is a powerful magic that binds souls together, weaving their connection into the fabric of reality itself!

...understandably, it grew less popular as divorce became more commonplace."

That's right: Kizuna bonds are an ancient Oni marriage ritual.

They continue to explain that the form of Kizuna used by the refugees has been mutated due to the sheer size of the bond that keeps them in Nippon. This is what causes the severe side effects, and is likely the reason that some refugees are able to manipulate reality to a small extent through wishes or other means.

To address these issues, the Oni's plan is two-fold. First, they'll teach the Refugees a secret arte that will allow them to wield the Kizuna they produce. And then, they ask that all refugees participate in three trials once performed by all Oni prior to their marriage. This is so they can better appreciate the gift they possess, and hopefully better understand the culture behind that power.

Soul Artifacts Beppu, Oita
Kizuna magic is a type of pure Sora magic, which is magic that deals with the soul. Thus, Kizuna bonds are bonds between two souls. But that bond can also be used to summon a construct known as a Soul Artifact. This is the magic the Oni will teach the Refugees how to perform, as the act of summoning an Artifact will help use some of the excess Kizuna that would otherwise produce side effects.

Soul Artifacts are physical representations of the soul. They can take any shape or form, and some even have special abilities. While it is possible for someone to summon their own soul artifact, it is far easier to have someone else who they are bonded with summon it instead.

The spell itself is deceptively simple. Simply calling someone's name and picturing an item being drawn from their chest is enough to summon the Soul Artifact. But the simplicity of it doesn't mean it'll be easy, and for most Refugees, they'll spend the first hour or so calling each other's names while awkwardly grabbing at each other's chests.

But eventually, should their bond be significantly strong enough, the image of what that artifact is will suddenly appear in their mind, allowing them to draw it out. While the Artifact can be anything from a weapon to an ordinary household item, the color scheme and general appearance will reflect the person it was drawn from. Likewise, all Artifacts are allowed one magical ability that may vary based on the bond between the pair.

Feel free to get creative with this! A knight may draw a sword from his princess's chest capable of shooting energy beams. A librarian may draw a book from her lover's chest that can predict the future one week ahead. A dominatrix may draw a dildo from her sub's chest capable of growing three times its size. As the most powerful magic in the world, Kizuna can do seemingly anything!

Really, it's no wonder the Oni want the Refugees to learn how to control it.

The Trials of Beppu Kyushu, Nippon
Those willing to accept the Oni's terms must participate in the Trials of Beppu, an ancient rite of passage once required of all Oni before the Clan leaders could approve of their marriage. Although the tradition is no longer widely practiced, the Clan leaders insist that the Refugees take part in order to show respect for the Kizuna they wield.

As Refugees are capable of bonding with anyone, they will be allowed and encouraged to retake any trial as many times as needed with as many people as they have bonded with.


The first trial, the Trial of Promise, is the most simple. A bonded pair must enter a special cave located behind a massive waterfall in Takachiho Gorge, said to have been the very same cave where the goddess Amaterasu once hid herself away, causing all light in the world to disappear. Upon entering, the cave entrance will abruptly seal itself, shrouding the pair in darkness.

Should the pair's bond be sufficiently strong, the cave will light up, revealing a hidden message carved into the stone: "You cannot leave until you"... do what, exactly? The prompt will vary based on the pair in question. Some may need to kiss, others may need to fuck, and others still may need to tell a secret, defeat one another, or even attempt to kill one another. Upon successfully completing the trial, the entrance will open, allowing them to leave at their leisure.


The second trial, the Trial of Devotion, will have a bonded pair enter a forest at the foot of Mt. Aso at night, armed only with their partner's Soul Artifact. A gently sloped mountainside home to an active volcano, the pair must ascend to the highest peak just outside the forest before sunrise. Toxic fumes pouring from the volcano's caldera aside, the forest itself is filled with terrifyingly huge monsters, including dodongo, lavahounds who combust when threatened, and giant beetles called daikabuto who can grow as big as houses.

Thankfully, there's a trick to all of this: as long as they maintain physical contact with one another, a special spell will protect them from all harm, though they can still be pushed around by anything attempting to separate them. The spell will only last until morning, but will refresh with a kiss before the morning sun -- so they best make haste to the top if they want a chance of getting back safely. Those who return with their spell intact will pass the trial.


The third and final trial is the Trial of Love, though it seems rather poorly named. In this trial, a pair will wield each other's Soul Artifacts, and must engage in combat against one another. The goal is to destroy your own Artifact without destroying the one you are wielding. Thankfully, as Soul Artifacts are only representations of the soul, destroying them will have no ill effect. But it can be very painful, not unlike a bond breaking, as one of the Aka Oni will demonstrate: shattering the sword drawn from his own soul, before falling to his knees and wheezing in pain.

Essentially, it's a battle for who can destroy their own Soul Artifact first, in order to spare their partner the pain of their Artifact breaking. But how is this supposed to work? Not all Soul Artifacts are weapons, after all!

As it turns out, the trial is a trick. Following the rules as given will still allow both competitors to pass, regardless of who wins. Likewise, should both participants come together and choose to either simultaneously break their Artifacts, or surrender the trial all together, it will still count as a pass. Because the true Trial of Love is simply the act of participating in the trial together to test their bond.

Aftermath Beppu, Oita
Once the trials are complete, those who passed at least two trials will be invited to a special ceremony, designed to mimic that of those long past. Naturally, since no one is getting married here (unless they want to??), the ceremony is mostly just an excuse for a massive feast. Taking place in a large open park just outside the city, hundreds of Oni have arrived from all over Kyushu to witness this rare event, where the current leader of the Aka Oni clan offers a few brief words.

"Time's finally changing, and after so much time unchanging, we Oni should learn to better embrace these changes. Otherwise, we're no better off than we were in the time loop. The bravery put on by these alien halfings is nothing to sneeze at. And I'd say they're as worthy of the Aka Oni name as any of you ol' farts sittin' out there drinking your asses off!"

Refugees who passed the trials will be considered unofficial members of the Ao and Aka Oni clans, and will find that from then on, the Oni of Kyushu with treat them with familiarity, as if somehow able to sense the bond they now share with their homeland. In addition to no shortage of food and booze, there's music and dancing that will last until well past sunrise.

Hot and Steamy

With the trials behind them and a new form of magic under their belts, the Refugees will be allowed to simply enjoy the rest of their vacation in Kyushu however they may please.

But there's just one question remaining: why did the Oni suddenly decide to help with the Kizuna research, despite Kizuna being such a cherished aspect of their culture?

As it turns out, the Refugees are having a larger impact on this world than they may realize.

Hellish Bathwater Beppu, Oita
As it turns out, the Trials of Beppu draw their names from a certain natural phenomenon known instead as the Hells of Beppu. It refers to an area in Eastern Kyushu where a number of naturally occurring hot springs carry unusual effects. However, unlike the enchanted pools of Hakone's Owakudani, not all of these springs are safe to enter.

Of them, one of the most popular is the Umi Jigoku, the sea of hell. A vast boiling spring with vibrantly blue water, this spring is said to be the deepest pool of water in Kyushu, with massive lily pads floating atop the surface that are believed to stretch for miles below. Brave and foolish Aka Oni can sometimes be found jumping between the lily pads to cross the steaming pool, or even grabbing passerbys to strand them on a lily pad in the middle. Standing in any one spot for too long will cause the lily pads to sink into the water, burning flesh within seconds, so those who visit may need to be prepared for an emergency rescue or two.

And those hoping for a spring they can actually soak in will find it at Chinoike Jigoku, the blood pond of hell. Appropriately named, the water in this spring is bright red in color and has a strange almost gooey consistency. Relaxing in this spring is said to have powerful healing effects, and according to legend, it can even revive the dead. Perhaps it's the latter reputation that keeps it from being more popular, but Refugees who soak in the strange water will find any aches, pains, or chronic conditions healed -- including those previously thought to be incurable.

The only downside is that the strange water has a tendency to get the blood boiling in a very specific way, leaving those who soak in it for too long in a state of prolonged arousal, earning the pond a second name: Chinchin Jigoku.

Stone Dragon God™ Sakurajima, Kyushu
Those looking for a little more excitement on their vacation look no further than Sakurajima, a region perpetually blanketed in smoke and ash from the nearby volcano of the same name. Thankfully, there hasn't been an eruption for a few weeks, so the region is currently safe to explore.

And they really ought to go take a look. In fact, the Oni will insist that it's a place all refugees ought to visit.

In addition to curious ruins of ancient cities forever half-buried in old mud flows, Sakurajima is currently home to a new species of ayakashi the Oni have taken to calling Ninseki, the stone people. These ayakashi only started appearing recently, and really, calling them ayakashi feels inaccurate. Capable of limited speech and organizing themselves in quaint villages, the only reason they're called ayakashi is because Ninseki used to be Kaoseki.

It's unknown how they came to evolve at such a fast rate, but the MRU has a few leads. And perhaps the most damning comes from the Ninseki themselves, who have taken to worshipping a figure they refer to as the stone dragon god, statues of whom can be found throughout Sakurajima, seemingly crafted using some kind of Tsuchi-based power unique to the Ninseki. A gift from the stone dragon god, perhaps?

Thankfully, the Ninseki themselves are extremely friendly, and will happily invite any refugees to join them in a meal or dance, or even challenge them to a race up the mountain! Perhaps it's because they were once forever stationary, but the Ninseki enjoy any activity that keeps them moving!

And for those who happen to recognize this stone dragon god of theirs, perhaps they'll understand why the Oni thought it vital that the Refugees learn to control the Kizuna they produce, lest they permanently alter this world well after they've left it.

OOC Notes
Welcome to Jikan's June event! Please direct any questions to the Question Thread in the OOC Plotting post.

• While characters do not need to participate in the trials to visit Kyushu, they will not be provided lodgings, and may find it especially difficult to procure any on their own unless they visibly look like an Oni.

• Only characters who participate in this event will be able to unlock Soul Artifacts. Future characters will eventually be able to unlock it via Bonus AC.

• You have 100% creative control over how your character's Soul Artifact manifests. Likewise, you are welcome to have it change shape depending on who draws it from their soul. For example: Both Tom and Fred are bonded with Gloria. Tom draws a sword from Gloria's soul because he has a strong desire to protect her, but Fred draws a teacup because he greatly enjoys their weekly meet-ups at the local coffee shop. And Gloria draws a gun from her own soul because of her double life as an assassin.

• Teleporting out of the Trial of Promise will only work if both participants agree to forfeit the challenge. Likewise, agreeing to forfeit will cause the door to open after about an hour.

• All dangers in the Trial of Devotion are optional, as some may simply never come across any monsters during their hike, and all pairs are welcome to travel in groups. No climbing is necessary to reach the top, but it is a very long walk.

• There are no hints to imply the true means of passing the Trial of Love beyond the name, as the Oni will only tell them the rules and will answer no questions.

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[mistsplitter]

Oh—

[ Cloud is succeeding in this mission of his, if that was any worry. Ayaka's toes clench as she squirms, legs slowly being folded upwards while her feet touch the mattress. She thought he'd wanted her to take a break? This is nothing like one!

How does she even respond to that? Ayaka can't say no to Cloud— it's become impossible to do so now. She doesn't want to say no to him, for she favours anything and everything that he wants. And if he wants her to feel good, how can she refuse? If he wants his cum to ooze out of her entrance as he slowly pumps two fingers inside her, then she'll continue to let it mark her skin as it drips and kisses her ass cheeks.

She's at least managed to recover some, in that her clit isn't throbbing wildly that any more contact to it id painful. The short reprieve he's provided her as she was carried to the bed has shown itself to be enough, her sensitive spot rubbed which sends waves of pleasure throughout her body.

Their eyes meet again when she looks at him. Completely disarmed, she resorts to squeezing his hand, as if asking for help. What kind of help did she need? Assistance from himself to let her take a break? Or assistance in bringing her to her peak again? She tries to cover her mouth with her other hand to stifle her heavy breathing and little moans, but... ]

Y- You're going to— [ Make me cum again! ]

[sultanofsquat]

[ Cloud's definition of a "breather" may have been different from what Ayaka would have imagined. But frankly, he couldn't have kept his hands off his newlywed oni wife even if he tried right now. There's not much guilt he feels in the way that he handled her during their first romp, but the two of them had simply gone through the motions that time, addicted to the feeling of being filled, breeding her if it weren't for that magic shot, and not knowing when to stop. The only difference? Is that Cloud still didn't want to stop, but he wasn't going any further until he'd sent Ayaka over the moon for everything she's done for him.

There's ample time to get what he wants if he can make her feel good, too. He almost doesn't register that as he pumps those two fingers inside her, the wetness he's feeling isn't her pussy juices, but also his thick cum as he feels her tensing and tightening around them still. If he'd have done this first, they would have been a precursor to the way he stretched her out and made her feel his cock driven up beneath taut skin. He'll help her clean up to feel less dirty, taking bathrobes or bedsheets to wipe away the seed that drips and gets her ass so wet...

Until then? He revels in the sight of her losing what little reason she has left for him. It wasn't a competition, but if satisfying her meant that she quivered, orgasm after orgasm and took a warm load of his cum once? He'd do it. And he was well on his way to adding to that number for his unabashed heron, trying so desperately to keep her enticing voice from spilling out when he starts to fuck her with his fingers faster, making sure he continues scraping with the pads of his fingers as he curls them against the upper wall of her pussy, his hand almost vibrating between stimulation of her clit and the g-spot he rubs on inside her.

"Y- You're going to—" ]

Yeah?

[ His fingers lace with hers, squeezing and pinning her hand beneath his on the bed as a wet rhythm obscenely fills the air between their sighs, Cloud holding nothing back on the one he fell so hard for when he goads her, words like velvet on the tongue as he works her pussy over. ]

Gonna cum?

[mistsplitter]

[ Ayaka had wanted to keep looking at him, to keep her connection with him beyond their joined hands. But he says that, just above a whisper, but it sounds so loud. Her heart skips a beat, shocked at what he's said, and an immediate flurry of embarrassment from the very idea of it.

He's fucking her with his fingers so well, her inner walls tightening like a heartbeat, but clamping down on his fingers as if they were his cock when she feels so scandalised. Ayaka doesn't feel embarrassed that they've had sex, and are having sex, and will continue having sex in this relationship. But she has an image to uphold, Cloud! Please don't bring focus to the fact that she's being made to cum especially in this way.

What would the other shrine maidens say? Let alone Guuji Yae.

She shakes her head, moaning as she grits her teeth. She's not going to cum, Cloud. :( (She is...) She's not going to cum on your hand, Cloud. (She is...) ]

I'm— [ Not. (Yes.) ] I'm—

[ Ayaka continues to fidget and kick at the mattress, feeling something build up in her loins, almost like a fish out of the water. Amazing how she came just moments ago and she's about to reach her peak again while being thoroughly fucked by her boyfriend's fingers. ]

[sultanofsquat]

[ If calling her out on how close she was to taking that plunge again embarrassed her, the way her walls grip his fingers so tight as he curls and pumps and pumps and pumps was telling him not to stop. If it weren't for the fact that he didn't want to lose focus on his hand working furiously to drive her to another intense climax, he'd have lavished her exposed skin with kisses already, her sweat-glistening tits heaving and begging to be nipped and sucked. It was unbecoming of the Shirasagi Himegimi to be seen in such an unsightly way. That she had an image to uphold. Surely to reach new heights of pleasure with a lover had to come so romantically; their hands enlaced and her body melting into his as they bask in afterglow and lay away to dreams of what tomorrow can bring. Anything less was just...shameless.

But then...

"I'm—" ]

Hmm—?

[ She wasn't the Shirasagi Himegimi right now, was she? She was Kamisato Ayaka, pure and sweet, alone no more and finally free to spread her wings. Spread her legs. The viscous hot springs showed them both how badly they missed one another, unfiltered desires laid out for both to see. Whether she was spreading her little pussy for him and begging him to fuck her right where others on the other side of a door could hear, or rubbing over her womb when she felt his cock shift and threaten to impregnate her...

Or right here. Right now. With her beau's fingers fucking her, pussy juices and hot cum gushing as she kicks and fights it all the way to the very tip top of that rollercoaster.

He holds her tighter. From the roll of her breasts as she fidgets beneath him, her feeble attempts to keep quiet and how wet her walls were as she fights the end with all her might, he's back to being fully hard for her again, his own cock a glistening white and clear mess as it throbs so hot up the side of her stomach. He wants to fuck her again so bad, but he waits. Oh-so-patiently waits as he reminds her. She wasn't the Shirasagi Himegimi here. She was Kamisato Ayaka. She was his girlfriend. He was her beau. Her oni-blessed husband.

I'm— ]

Uh huh—?

[ And he really wants his wife to cum on his hand. ]

[mistsplitter]

[ Ayaka's not going to finish her sentence. She's pretty sure Cloud knows what she means, anyway. What else could he want from fingering her like this in the first place?

She keeps shaking her head. He's prodding her to say something, but she just can't. She's already so red in the face, all the way down to her neck, close to her shoulders. Not that she has it in her to say anything to begin with, when her broken syllables turn back into moans as her legs quiver once.

Once, but Cloud doesn't stop. It happens again, with Ayaka tossing violently to the other side. And again. It happens over and over, because Cloud doesn't stop. In the height of it all, she cries out her beau's name, squeezing his hand so tight. Her pussy squeezes his fingers tight just as well for a few good seconds until it lets go, pulsing wildly just like her heart soon after.

His wife has done what he's wanted. Ayaka tries to find Cloud when she opens her eyes yet again, even though all she can see are stars. Will he finally give her some reprieve? ]

[sultanofsquat]

[ Cloud wasn't searching for an answer, either. If anything, his words while hers taper between moans and the crescendo of mewls, were encouragers. Equally satisfied whether she actually told him she was coming or continued to be consumed by throbbing hot waves of pleasure. Feeling and seeing her thighs quiver, violently tossing as she loses any semblance of the girl bound by duty, was all sparking something inside of him that he didn't even think of before. Cloud was practically always the top in their relationship, but seeing her come undone before him like this as she cries out his name and squeezes him so tight, was sparking a more dominant side in him.

It feels different from the near mindless desire to possess and mate someone as the Daikoh would have yearned for. Now it was simply Cloud's own fogged, heated ambitions that made him want to drive her up the wall and back. If she was embarrassed? Let her be embarrassed. All he wants is for her to keep giving him these sweet little reactions, his engorged cock already beading a new glistening round of precum that, as he rolls against her side, wets her belly while Cloud feeds into Ayaka's broken state.

Just when he feels his fingers be clenched tighter, he sighs loudly in satisfaction as he repositions his digits, inserting a third finger as the sound of pussy juices and the excess of hot cum spilling slushes as he pumps her through her orgasm. He continues, stroking her walls as he pants as if he'd just run this little second marathon with her. Eventually, that third digit slides back out once he feels her climax waning, glistening wet in their fluids as he doesn't stop straightaway. Slower...softer...more affectionate now as their eyes meet and his eyes glow with an equally soft want.

Until he finally grants her that reprieve. He wouldn't dare apologize though. Wiping his hand clean of her when he pulls out, the blond instead steals away another kiss from his lover, deep and longing as his tongue dances against hers, only drawing away between a whispered: ]

Missed you.

[ And when he finally pulls away, he continues to lay against her side, hand in hand while his other larger hand splays over her lower abdomen. Now they can have a moment. Or two. Though the spring water was still leaving their bodies craving and burning, something told him that even when the viscous spring's effects waned, that would do nothing for the embers that would always stay hot between them now. ]

[mistsplitter]

[ An apology would have been sweet, but it was not needed. Ayaka just thinks that if he did apologise, even though he wasn't remotely sorry, the two of them would laugh about it later on. This wasn't some sort of punishment for having cum once earlier by the door. This was Ayaka and her now husband showing each other they care for the other, they want to shower the other with so much pleasure until the other can't take it anymore.

It's definitely the case for Ayaka this time. And she would give back to Cloud, because it is the right thing to do, if she were not feeling like jelly...

When he whispers that he missed her, she inches further to him, until her forehead is resting against his. She missed him so much, words could never express how badly she wanted to hold his hand, how her heart felt so heavy when she would think of how far away he was. This has been the norm for the two, but... when their relationship changed? Ayaka just can't bear to be away from him now. And in the case that he is around, much like how she is when her brother is present and not working... she wishes to spoil him, to give him everything he's ever wanted, because if they go their separate ways again, she thinks he'll have something to remember her by. ]

I missed you, Cloud... [ Sighing, she nuzzles against him and gives him a soft kiss on the lips. He's so warm. She did truly miss him. Everything about him. ] Please... let us stay like this for a moment longer.

[ and hopefully he'll allow it to happen and he won't be a horndog about it ]