Crowley: From today I will be your legal guardian.

Yuu: …

Crowley: …

Yuu: Can I change my guardian?

Crowley: What?? *indignant* and who could be better to take care of you than me?!

Yuu: He *pointing to Trein* I want him as a guardian.

Crowley: And why would Professor Trein be better than me???

Yuu: Because he looks like he will set healthy boundaries and rules and schedules that will help me develop as a human, plus he won't send me tasks that will put me in danger.

Crowley: …

Crewel: …

Vargas: …

Sam: …

Trein: … *smiling* I'll handle it.

Yuu: Yeeeii!

Crewel: I have to say the puppy is right.

Vargas: The best possible option.

Sam: Totally.

Crowley: You guys are so cruel!!!!

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Note: this takes place during the firework event before book 8 happens

"How do I get myself into these situations?"

Yuuma whispered to her, trying to keep her cool. Easier said than done when a large tiger was standing right before her. 'I just had to go wandering into the palace by myself without a guide. Genius ' She berated herself in her head, never taking her eyes off the massive feline.

She had been exploring around when all of a sudden she found herself facing it and now had found herself backed up against a wall. Just here and a massive predator.

As her blue eyes frantically scanned around for something to give her an idea, she would briefly glanced back at the tiger for sudden movements. At the moment, it was calm with no signs of aggression. Just staring curiously at her.

However, her eyes lingered on the cat a little longer when she caught something shimmering. A golden collar with a bright blue gem on the center. "You're...someone's pet? Who do you belong to?" She wondered aloud, feeling like the tiger looked familiar.

"Don't move."

A male voice reached her ears and she looked up, feeling relief washed over her that finally someone came. She had expected maybe Jamil or Kalim. But instead, it was a new face.

A young man, had to be at least 18 or 19 years old from her view, with shoulder-length dark brown, wavy hair and parted bangs. He wore a vibrant teal blue and golden biege outfit, with matching jewelry. His dark brown eyes were huge with alarm.

If Yuuma wasn't face to face with a massive cat, she would've felt enamored by him. She wouldn't be surprised if he turned out to be another royal.

"Sultana." He spoke, glancing at the tiger. The large cat briefly turned its head around at him, ears swiveled torwards the direction of his voice. Yuuma felt her body relaxed as her shoulders slumped. Relief washed over her to have the piercing golden eyes of cat averted away from her.

"Come here, habibi." The stranger beckoned his companion gently yet firmly, holding his hand out for her. The tiger took a step to his direction, slightly turning away from the prefect.

Yuuma quietly moved her feet, taking slow and cautious steps. However, the tiger caught from the corner of her eye and at the last second, swerved back to the prefect.

"No!" The boy cried out in alarm, racing over as Sultana leaped and pounced on the girl. The massive weight of cat brought Yuuma down to the floor. "Sultana! Don't hurt her!" He pleaded, wrapping his arms around her neck and trying with his own strength to move the heavy cat off.

"Hahaha! Stop that tickles!"

"Huh?" He blinked in surprise to hear laughter. He was expecting crying or screaming out in fear but laughter?

Glancing back down, he found the tiger licking the girl's face affectionately as Yuuma tried to gently push her away. "Ok ok! I like you too! Haha!" She said between laughter as the boy finally managed to coax the tiger off her.

"Are you ok?" He asked her, still stunned at what he witnessed. His pet tiger was normally aggressive to strangers. Seeing her warm up immediately was an unusual sight.

"Yeah I'm alright. Thanks." Yuuma assured him, standing up and straightening her dress.

"I'm a so sorry. Sultana tends to get wary of strangers." he explained, scratching under the tiger's chin. "I have never seen her like a new face so quickly." He commented, staring back at the girl as she held her hands out to the tiger.

Without hesitation, Sultana rubbed her muzzle into Yuu's hands, lickimg them affectionately. "Well, I have dealt with cats before." Yuuma brought up, referring to a few feline friends in mind, both Grim, Lucius and beastman wise.

As Yuuma affectionately scratched the tiger's head, the stranger looked at her carefully. His eyes scanned her outfit and despite it being his homeland's culture, he recognized them as the clothes his relative had ordered to be made for his special guests, he recalled.

"You're not from around here, aren't you? I take it you are here for the festival?" He theorized, smiling a little at her. Despite barely knowing this girl, she had this energy that radiated as she courageously ran her hands across the tiger's stripes.

"Yes actually. I'm here with some friends." She responded, staring back at him. "Well then, welcome to the Scalding Sands." He greeted her kindly, his brown eyes beaming. Yuuma blushed a little, pulling her veil a bit to hide it.

"Yuuma! Are you in here?"

Her eyebrows rose at hearing Jamil's voice call out. "Jamil! Oh boy! He's gonna kill me!" Yuuma exclaimed frantically, not noticing the surprised look on the stranger's face. "Sorry, kitty. I have to go. I hope we'll run into eachother." She apolozed, feeling her heart break at the dissappoint led growl from the large cat.

However, before she could get far, she remembered something and quickly turned back at the stranger.

"Wait. I didn't get your name."

His eyes widen a little and he pondered for a moment. They had only met and yet he already learned that she was familair with Jamil. If that was case, then she knew Kalim as well. Though, since she knew the same people he knew, it wouldn't hurt.

Looking back at her, he smiled warmly before saying his name.

"Minajael."

"Minajael. That's a unique name. My name is Yuuma." She introduced herself cheerfully. "Yuuma!" The prefect winced at hearing Jamil call out louder and more fustrated.

"Gotta go! Hope to see you around for the festival!" She called out before running off, her voice fading away. As she made it outside, Minajael looked out the window to see her meeting up with a angry looking Jamil.

Floyd: why would I be in an aquarium?? Wouldn’t you want me free in the ocean as nature intended.

MC: you’d probably be an invasive species so no.

Floyd: well if you were a tiny little fish I would put you in a mini jar and keep you in my pocket all day.

MC: aww, then I could see the world with you! :D

Floyd: and I could shake you and see you squirm.

MC: …

Floyd: :)

Jade: what if I was a little fish? :(