It was early morning, the night was long because again the my dreams haunted me. I'd taken my shower already and walked down to the kitchen to make coffee for +Kaiyo Nakatomi. I was able to visit with +Julian Takumi for a few minutes before he headed into his office. I sighed when he left. I envied him for having something to dedicate his time to. I didn't need money, but I did need something to do with my time. I just wasn't sure what that was, but it definitely didn't involve killing any more innocent people. I washed up Julian's breakfast dishes and his mug. I wanted to do something for him. To show him my appreciation for taking us in. Washing his three dishes wasn't enough. A thought popped into my mind, but I was going to need Kaiyo's help. I refilled my mug and filled one up for Kaiyo too. I walked up stairs to my room and walked through the bathroom to hers. * Kaiyo, are you awake? * She looked at me and gave me a sleepy smile. After she set up, I handed her coffee and then sat on the bed beside her. * "Thank you, sister. You look tired." * I hated that she noticed. So much for thinking I was covering the bags under my eyes well. I smiled at her. * I'm not sleeping well, but it's nothing to worry about. * She nodded and took a sip of coffee and studied me from the side. * "Is it Takahiro?" * I wasn't sure how to answer. Do I tell her about how I dream about those that I have killed to keep her and mom safe? I didn't want her thinking any of this was her fault, carrying any kind of burden. * Yeah, I'm worried about Taka. * I said quietly. * "Don't worry, Kim. He'll come to his senses. I know he will. He's a good male." * I wanted to get off the subject so I agree'd and smiled. * I know he will, but does he have to take his time doing it? * We both laughed. * So, I want to do something for Julian, but I'm gonna need your help doing it.


It was early morning, the night was long because again the my dreams haunted me. I'd taken my shower already and walked down to the kitchen to make coffee for +Kaiyo Nakatomi. I was able to visit with +Julian Takumi for a few minutes before he headed into his office. I sighed when he left. I envied him for having something to dedicate his time to. I didn't need money, but I did need something to do with my time. I just wasn't sure what that was, but it definitely didn't involve killing any more innocent people. I washed up Julian's breakfast dishes and his mug. I wanted to do something for him. To show him my appreciation for taking us in. Washing his three dishes wasn't enough. A thought popped into my mind, but I was going to need Kaiyo's help. I refilled my mug and filled one up for Kaiyo too. I walked up stairs to my room and walked through the bathroom to hers. * Kaiyo, are you awake? * She looked at me and gave me a sleepy smile. After she set up, I handed her coffee and then sat on the bed beside her. * "Thank you, sister. You look tired." * I hated that she noticed. So much for thinking I was covering the bags under my eyes well. I smiled at her. * I'm not sleeping well, but it's nothing to worry about. * She nodded and took a sip of coffee and studied me from the side. * "Is it Takahiro?" * I wasn't sure how to answer. Do I tell her about how I dream about those that I have killed to keep her and mom safe? I didn't want her thinking any of this was her fault, carrying any kind of burden. * Yeah, I'm worried about Taka. * I said quietly. * "Don't worry, Kim. He'll come to his senses. I know he will. He's a good male." * I wanted to get off the subject so I agree'd and smiled. * I know he will, but does he have to take his time doing it? * We both laughed. * So, I want to do something for Julian, but I'm gonna need your help doing it.

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  1. Kaiyo NakatomiApril 5, 2018 at 4:23 PM

    * I was intrigued and thankful that Julian was so willing to let us to move in with him. So doing something to show that appreciation was a great idea. * What did you you have in mine? * Kim set her coffee cup on the nightstand and looked at me. * "I was thinking maybe a traditional Japanese meal. I'm willing to bet he hasn't had one of those in a long while. But, you know how well I cook." * I nodded. * Yeah, I never understood why mom never made you learn to cook, but I HAD to. * Kim smirked. * "Because, while you were learning to cook I was going through grueling sword fighting and self defense lessons." * I frowned. * "I'll help you as much as I can though and I will learn something too!" * I smiled and nodded. I was in my element here, because mom had taught me to cook and to be honest I enjoyed it. Jumping up I grabbed a note pad and pen, and then jumped back on the bed facing my sister. She laughed at my excitement and if felt good to hear her giggle. * Okay! So we might as well go all out and do a small Kaiseki Dinner. And by go all out, I mean the traditional tableware too! Do you know does he have any of that? * Kim nodded. * " I went through his kitchen cabinets the other night, he doesn't have much. Except for a lot plastic containers." * Her brows furrowed. * "I'm guessing the females of the pack must have been feeding him and that he eats out a lot." * I started to write out a list of things we would need. * Okay, here's a list of things we'll need. You're probably going to have to order it of the internet, because there won't be a place around here that would have our dishes back home. I'll take care of the menu and the shopping for the food. Should we set this up for Friday? I start school the Monday after and won't have much time after that.

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  2. Kimiko Nakatomi DPIApril 5, 2018 at 4:24 PM

    * I was gonna miss not having Kaiyo around once she started school. But she had a passion for kids and was getting a degree in childcare. I needed to see about getting her a guard, I knew Julian would be able to point me in the right direction there. I wasn't going to let her go to school without protection, just in case Senichi caught wind that things were not going as planned. I took the list she had scribbled down and looked it over. * I can have this ordered and delivered in a couple of days. "Good, I can base the menu on the items that we can get in season here and now. If there is something I can't get, I'll order it." * I nodded. * "I think I'll shower, get dressed and take a trip to the store can I borrow your car?" * I nodded. * You can drive, but If it's okay I'll go with you? I wouldn't mind getting out for a bit. Maybe we can grab lunch out. * Kaiyo nodded. * "Okay, but you can't wear that!" * I looked down at my comfy shorts and baggy shirt, I climbed off the bed and started walking towards my room and hollered over my shoulder. * Just watch me! * I heard her laugh and shut my bathroom door so she could get around. My eyes stung, my mind was jumbled with thoughts of Taka and how he hurt me. How I lived a life with a family, that wasn't really mine and the awful truth of what happened to mine. The years without knowing my brother and of course the haunting dreams. I felt like I was going to collapse. I decided it wouldn't hurt to close my eyes and minute while Kaiyo readied herself for the day. I sat in my oversize chair, pulling a blanket over me and stared out into forest. *

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