‘You can’t just show up to a random stranger and start patting them! Where are your manners lady?’ 

They did told her about the fox village and the bipedal foxes but failed to share the detail that they were completely sentient. Now, she had to pay the price for her ignorance. They were right though, you can’t just come and pat someone without their permission, why are you like this Hibiki?

Thankfully, this one was catered with a few snacks here and there. And once everyone had filed in, the tailor began. A hologram popped up on the central table for everyone to view.

“Alright. So, we’ve about come to the end of the month, and I have a few matters to discuss. First and foremost...”

“...You’ve all done a superb job--much better than I expected since that odd bout of activity in that fantasy world about a month ago. All of you have worked very hard, despite the jarring change. So as a thank-you, I’ve gotten into contact with the Golden Dawn Resort. As long as you present your worker’s badge to the front desk, you should be able to pick one of the spa treatments on the Silver list free of charge. I would recommend a visit before the end of the year.

“Next, we have a couple new employees who will be working with us, so please welcome them and answer any questions they may have if I’m not around.

“Thirdly, thank you to everyone that ran the booth in Archimedes during the festival--you’ll be compensated for your time. If anyone cares to help stick around and dismantle it with me, I would appreciate the help.

“And finally, we still have a bit of summer left to go, so keep the theme in mind. Light clothes, swimsuits, raincoats--I’m sure you all know.”

With a satisfied nod, Iori closed the hologram, and gave a bow to his team.

“Thank you all again for your excellent work. I’m humbled, but not at all surprised at your work and determination. But, I’ve held your attention long enough. So--dismissed!”

(tagged workers under the cut!)

“You seem trustworthy enough,” he said out of nowhere to the one he walked up to all of a sudden. He held up a pouch that was clinking with money.

“Could you pass this along to the charities in the lower levels? They have a tendency to hate humans, so I can’t walk in there, y’see.” Immediately dropping the pouch in their hand, he walked back to the fire he had made, a pot of stew cooking over it.

She was wandering Golden Ward with a festival pamphlet in hand, looking around every once in a while with an indecisive wrinkle of her brow. Half of the reason she’d chosen this ward in particular was that she wanted to check on the apartments she used to live in, but the descriptions of activities in the area weren’t bad either.

Before Karen managed to push herself to choose a decisive direction to head in, her latest glance-around brought her eyes to a familiar face. Suddenly about twice as awake as before, she dashed over with a lilting voice giving any warning still necessary.

The fox, frozen in place, has his gaze fixed on the flying girl. It... bothers him, a little bit. Why can’t he do that anymore?

He just can’t seem to use his tails... And given they’d become his namesake, it’s quite obvious he’d come to rely on the once-hated part of his body. But here he was. Unable.

“Or could it be you’re here because you fell in love with me?  ❤” Kawink!

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    Although she didn’t intend to wander into the Bamboo Grove purposefully (given her lack of familiarity with the area), it did seem to have some appeal. It was quiet compared to some other parts of the city she had been in prior-- Perhaps she would have to visit more often if time would allow. Red hues scanned the tall bamboos, soon looking up to see someone flying in her direction.