Let me sing you a song

After kissing Take's cheek, Iki tilted her head to see the approaching form of Ike. The pallid fae's ears tucked for a moment, but she forced a smile. Iki was more than a little surprised to hear the whisper come from her sister and a warmth of relief flooded through her. Iki gave a single nod then moved back a bit so her grandmother could greet Take.

With Kiyo sitting beside her. Iki leaned into her grandmother for a moment, head on the silver woman's shoulder in a half embrace. Other members of the family began filing in, the most rambunctious of which was Oki of course. His words to their uncle brought an involuntary snort from Ikigai which she attempted to cover up with a light cough, one paw rising to hide the humor on her features. She was never so... unladylike. He'd simply caught her off guard. The girl took a moment to compose herself, but shot daggers at her brother with a look.

Once everyone was assembled... Take began to speak. Ikigai's brows rose and she found herself standing, her attention completely for her horned sibling. His words made her shake her head. Had he always felt as though he was less because he couldn't speak? It hurt the girl to her core. She never wanted any of them to feel as though they weren't enough. Never.

Kitsune arrived and was the first to reply to their brothers words. Ikigai took a step forward, giving a firm nod. "You've never been less, Takeshi." Suddenly, she couldn't help herself. The smallest of them rushed her giant brother, standing on hind paws so that she could wrap her slender forelegs around his neck. Into his ear she whispered, "I'm glad he visited you too," before placing a kiss on his cheek, giving him a wink, and stepping back so others might be able to congratulate him as well.

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