Kimiko and the Accidental Proposal by Forthright

Author:Forthright [Forthright]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Twinkle Press
Published: 2018-10-22T04:00:00+00:00

THIRTY

Sense

Dismissed early for the purpose, the entirety of Class 3-C escaped to the rooftop since Hanoo had declared that anyone who was continually—probably instinctually—seeking the highest point in any room would probably love the view.

Quen gently disentangled Inti from Tenma, perching the crosser on his own shoulders. Pointing across the treetops, he said, “That’s Starmark land. I’ll let our Kith know about you. If you need a place to run or climb, you’re welcome. And if you need me, anyone you find inside—Kith or Kindred—will show you the way.”

Inti locked his ankles together and wrapped his arms around Quen’s forehead. Covered by the general chatter of their classmates, he simply said, “Good doggie.”

“My brother’s a crosser.” Quen tipped his head, trying to see Inti’s expression. “He’ll love you on principle. He has an understandable fascination with anyone sporting a tail.”

“Half?”

“Yes, Ever and I share a father—Harmonious Starmark.” This was strange. Not many people hadn’t heard of their clan, but Inti didn’t seem to recognize Dad’s name. “He’s one of the Five.”

“Ever is five?”

“Ever’s three.” Quen decided to let it go. It wasn’t as if he was trying to trade on his father’s fame to impress his classmate. “And next time Tenma stays over with us, you’ll come, too.”

“Show me.”

Quen pointed to the spot where rooftops peeked above the forest. “My pavilion is near the Kith shelter. If your sense of smell is good, you can probably find it on your own.”

“Good, good, good doggie.”

Akira ambled over, a thoughtful expression on his face. “Hey, Quen. Say, Inti, can I ask you a potentially awkward question?”

The crosser flowed from Quen’s shoulder and stood facing Akira. “Say it.”

“How come you’re here instead of Stately House?”

After a lengthy pause, Inti replied, “Reasons.”

Interesting. The boy who claimed not to know about the Five had heard of Stately House?

But Akira accepted Inti’s answer with a nod. “Good ones?”

Inti shrugged.

“Wanna visit sometime?” Akira described his sister’s home with sweeping hand gestures, backing slowly toward the rest of the group and beckoning for Inti to follow. He did, taking Tenma with him, for his tail was still coiled firmly around his wrist.

Tenma offered a parting wave. “I’ll make sure he gets safely to the dorms.”

Quen signaled his gratitude, and then Suuzu was there, almost as if Akira had created the opening. Which he must have. With a wry smile, Quen offered a silent greeting.

Suuzu met his palms. “I will guide Kimiko to the Kith shelter at the appointed hour and remain close, but not too close. Your privacy is assured.”

“Thank you.”

“Afterward, Akira and I will escort Kimiko and Isla home.”

“Isla?” She hadn’t mentioned anything of the sort. Then again, Inti had rather monopolized their day.

“Isla is moving in with the Miyabe family,” supplied Suuzu. “Hisoka Twineshaft arranged things so that his apprentice will be safe. He is your go-between.”

“So I’m told.” Quen stared at his feet for several moments. “I see the sense.”

Suuzu touched his sleeve. “Those who are set apart see clearly.”

His gaze jumped to Suuzu’s. “You’re a tribute?”

“The second of my clan.

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