❥ heart on your sleeve

"Hmm.. Funny enough, I do. One of the few human things I can stomach, outside of coffee. But I usually add human blood to make it more palatable. Like how humans add sugar and cream." He mused at the faceless one, eyeing them curiously.

"Don't be shy though, I'm not like others of my kin, I'm quite amicable if you approach with peaceful intentions. So long as no sword is drawn, why.. we could have quite lively conversation!" Resting a hand on his chest, he seemed.. genuine?

" t - truly ? i would love to have some tea with you !! "

[ the faceless individual reveals themself — a petite woman clasping her hands together delightfully. adorned in a demon slaying uniform and a bright smile on her lips. ]

" i - i didn't know how to go about asking ... my apologies ... "

[ she looks bashful, rubbing the back of her head before she adjust her haori. clearing her throat before she spoke. ]

" i don't have any preferences of tea ... ! i could make us some — ! i dunno where i would find human blood though ... "

[ there's a brief pause, she looks to her wrist before babbling out. ]

" i - i could have mine ! y - you just can't have a lot though cause i need it ... "

[ it was a quiet night — the sound of cicadas singing against the trees as the young woman carelessly walked around. patrolling the surrounding village that she had been sent to look after ...

as careless as she was, she seemed to be searching for something. pink colored eyes scanning the area around her until she sees it —

and with a quick motion, she would use her nichirn blade, extending it as it suddenly wraps around the demon she had found. as if it were a rope. noticeably, she made sure the blades didn't pierce the demon's skin. ]

" i've got you ! ehee ~ !! "

Kuroyuri wasn’t able to process the fact that a hashira was able to grab her in a quick motion. She wasn’t even told that there was a hashira coming around in this area. Any demon would panic and attempt to release themselves from the grasp as this is a Nichirin blade, however, Kuroyuri remained calm. She didn’t even slightly flinched when the hashira wrapped them around. Instead, she smiles towards the Hashira. Almost trying to make herself welcoming toward them. Will the hashira be easily swayed by this love demon?

[ the hashira confesses, her cheeks bloom a gentle pink hue as she carefully approaches the oiran like demon. giving her a curious look as she spoke, ]

" they ? the story ? no ... i don't think i've heard of such - care to inform me, miss demon ? "

[ they don't seem to have a tight hold on their blade — it was purposeful. still not wanting to hurt the woman as she stood a few feet aways from her. ]

" oh — ! "

[ the fairy hashira would gaze down upon the young child. giving her a sweet smile as she gets on her knees to match her height - while motioning to haori. her cheeks flush with joy as she spoke to the demon. ]

" t - truly ? you think i'm pretty ? t - thank you little one !! "

[ they would affectionately brush their hand atop of her head. petting her hair gently, a soft hum leaves her lips. ]

" i - i put those bows on there myself y'know ? my mother gifted me them ! they're almost as cute as you ! "

[ the petite blonde would carefully poke the demon's nose. giggling brightly as she smiles. ]

❝ Ah—? Me...? I'm Cute? ❞

[ a soft giggle leaves their lips as they keep themselves crouches in front of the little demon. nodding to affirm her words as she gently pet the top of the child's head. ]

" yes ! the cutest ! you're just a precious little thing ! "

[ she coos affectionately, her fingers delicately pinching her cheeks as she grins. the hashira can't help but giggle again at the silly sight. ]

" what's your name dear ? are you lost ? "

[ the blonde would instinctively begin to dote on the younger being, tilting her head as she spoke with a gentle tone of voice. ]

When the woman pushed the cake closer to him, the demon could smell the cake and how delicious the dessert was. The demon hums, as he takes the platter and lets himself sit at the table.

“If it is night. Then… Why are you up so late?”

The castle was complicated and massive, so sunlight is something that wouldn’t be able to enter unless there is a window. And there are very few windows to begin with.

Taking a little bite, Ko gives a purr. He rarely lets himself eat sweets. So when he does, he can’t help but be reminded of how sweet some desserts are.

Oh, he definitely liked this angel cake.

“I do like this.”

Ko takes a few more bites.

" because silly, it's a lot easier to bake things during the nighttime — it's a lot cooler and once i finish, i can just sleep the night away ! "

[ she giggles, perhaps what she said didn't make sense for a complicated castle such as this - but there was no time to dawdle on that.

the hashira seems to perk up as he takes a bite, taking note of the slight change in his eyes. and once he gave her confirmation on her treat, the small woman joyfully bounces in place. ]

" oh !! truly !! i'm so glad you like it !! knowing a demon such as yourself enjoys my sweets — it makes my heart flutter ! hehe !! "

[ for a moment, she would fawn over her work. a rare moment where she felt proud of herself, overjoyed to leave someone satisfied. before she pauses humming curiously as he spoke, ]

" hmm ~ an angel poke cake ... ah ! i do believe i've made one of those before ! only once though with my mother ... b - but if it's something you want — i can certainly try my best to make it !! "

" Get her! Flower~ Get the little itsy bitsy baby demons belly~! " He giggled along with kirin who squees with giggles while smiling.

" Nooouhu~?! Ackiiiiheehee~?! " Oh no kirin was done for..-!? Not tummy raspberrys..

[ the hashira perks up, looking over as the third of the upper moons cling onto the young imp - keeping her held in his lap. a sight which makes the petite woman's heart flutter — it was adorable ! ]

" ehehe ~ ! i'm gonna get you little one !! "

[ with swift motions, the blonde makes her way towards the two, before crouching down and tenderly holding onto the young one's sides. and with a swift motion she affectionate presses her lips against her stomach and blows on it lightly.

and for a moment - it almost reminds her of her family. when she was younger, when her father was around and her mother felt better. when things were better.

as she pulls away to recall this. she looks up at the two — her heart races, and she doesn't seem to realize the tears prickling in her eyes. ]

" See! How does it feel to get a taste of you're own medicine! Kirin-- huh..-?! " The Upper Moon raised his brow noticing flowers face had tears streaking down her cheeks.

" Sissy..?! Don't be sad-?! " The little one pouted while Akaza gently let kirin down.

The imp and upper moon embraced the human women. Hoping to comfort her from feeling saddened..

She was a hashira.. flower must have missed someone.. Akaza pondered gently stroking flowers blond locks and gently rocking her within his arms along with the imp.

[ she was confused — the two had suddenly pulled her into a warm embrace. why was that ? had she done something wrong ?

it's only when the child spoke, did she blink. and upon blinking, she realizes she had been crying for a few minutes. ]

" o - oh ! oh my ... i - i'm — i'm not sad at all ! "

[ a sniffle leaves her, to which she would rub the tears away with her sleeves before she gives the two demon's a bright smile. ]

" n - no — quite the opposite ... i'm overjoyed right now ... my heart's pounding with love ... "

[ she would close her eyes, pulling herself closer as she rest her head against the small imp's chest. while wrapping her arm's around the upper moon's waist as she sat on her knees. humming softly, letting the moment wash over her like a gentle wave. ]

" playing with you two brought back sweet memories ... thank you ... "

they swiftly pick up the little ice covered figure, cupping it in their hands before they begin to affectionately nuzzle it's face against their own.

" the moment i saw you, i couldn't resist ! you looked like such a sweet little thing !! ♡ "

the urge to kiss it's little forehead is strong ...