~ take you to meet Ju

{Looks down at my sakura blossom again, thinking of Ju's cute face. Damn him, always in my thoughts}

He always seems happy when I come by. He gets this cute little... look. Like a puppy.

{Lightly bonks my head against yours and laughs}

I'll let you get back to your Levi. Come by soon. I can ~

- stretching out a leg}

I'd like you to meet him. I think you'd like him. He's pretty awkward with mundane things, which is hilariously weird due to his age. But he's kind and warm. At least to me

{Before I can comment, you've derailed me with the topic change of Ju. The thought of him again makes my insides squirm and I rub at the back of my neck}

I go down to the Shadow Market pretty often.. I'd like to more but. I don't want to annoy him by being around all the time.

{Smiles, -

~ Leviathan. It's easy to see the way he loves you. I'm glad. It makes me happy that you've found someone so devoted to you.

{Looks back up at you}

All the Generals are changing

{I loved the way you talked about Leviathan, and how your whole self seemed to change. It makes me smile, and I lean in when you show me the marks, my fingers trailing along the serpent and lightning bolt}

Damn. It's real serious huh. I don't know him well, but even I can see the change in ~

~ Just... watchful*

What made you fall for him? A General, Prince of Envy. I mean, neither of us are that innocent but we are compared to the things he's done. He's a whole other level. What do you love about him? What's he like? He only shows everyone the cranky serious serpent

Yea I guess you were pretty full of it back then.

*Makes a face at the mention of Leviathan and pleasure, but laughs*

I don't think I needed to know that.

*Glances around, still smelling Levi, but he was staying out of sight. There was no hostility about his presence, or even possessiveness. ~

{My eyes widen as I look at you, giving your arm a return squeeze}

You didn't!! Jesus, I need to meet this Kage. He must be something to have changed him so thoroughly.

{Smiles, giving you a judge as I twirl the sakura blossom between my fingers}

You said no, didn't you?

~ I am, yea.

{Lifts my free hand, small flames igniting at my fingertips}

A huge part of me that was missing for so long is back. It's still hard to believe father gave it back. It feels like a dream... or a trick of some kind

{Takes the flower with a smile, immediately beginning to flush at the mention of Ju. He would like it. He liked things like this, especially if I was the one giving it to him. He gets this extra little smile that he thinks no one notices. And then his eyes do that sparkle thing.

Blinks}

Huh? ~

~ I've been alright. Practicing with my magic a lot. Trying to get used to it again. It's still a bit hard to control the fire. And lights spark a lot around me

It still blows my mind you snagged a General. And that he's so taken with you. I didn't think they were capable of such feelings

{Looks up at the tree, the blossoms making me smile. I reach up, ready to snap off a tiny branch, but lower my arm before I do. Something about it would feel rude}

~

If I told you that, it wouldn't be mysterious

{Shoves my hands into my pockets and starts towards this famous lake I've heard so much. I do a quick glance for Leviathan, but don't see him. Didn't need him babbling about my scent again. I could smell him nearby though}

{Grins and practically bounces over to you}

I've been off doing mysterious things. And thought I'd finally come take you up on your offer of a drink