Unwanted Silence

When the specks of fireflies became more obvious it was a bit of a relief.  Really, there were a lot of things offering light lately.  Kotori didn’t remember seeing many fireflies last winter but would he have remembered them with all the other details of it?  Last winter was all he had to go by.

The kids indignation only amused Kotori but when she threw up her title he kind of understood her better.  Kotori was quick enough to throw out his name and status when insulted.  Still, that was reason in her mind to not fight?  All of his family could fight, even the fattest of sisters knew the basics. “Sorry,” Kotori had enough courtesy to offer that much.  Kotori dipped his head a bit more politely.  Princess of their allies, guess he should be nice though he was still perplexed on the part of her not wanting to fight.  

He was about to give his own name when she walked towards the boar and then bowed to it?!?  Kotori’s eyes bulged a bit at the sight.  She was bowing to potential food.  “Um, princess, what are you doing?” He would of used her name but it was rather long and he wasn’t sure what part she preferred. “That thing could be a meal, ya know?  You don’t bow to potential food.” Kotori gave the creature a skeptical gaze, “Though, I admit things are weird.  I can walk you back to the empire if you want.”  She probably needed the protection if any real threat showed up.  

Getting out of here was a good idea.  Things felt too off though it was likely an over active imagination.  He was acting like some kid scared of his own shadow.  Snow, bright moon with white snow to reflect some light, it had been quiet, and bright fireflies adding specks of moving light.  It was all a trick of the night giving off glows.  “Spirits aren’t a real thing.  Just stories to spook pups and friends for some fun.” Surely by now with all his worldly wisdom Kotori would know if spirits existed.  

Kotori was now curious about the lady more and would enjoy a walk back with her to quiz about this notion of her not fighting and what the heck she did do then.  She didn’t sound like a hunter either.  Learning more on their allies was far better than this place tonight.

Kotori Fatalis