Author's Note: Hey everyone, results are in and votes tallied. So the name with the most number of votes is. -drumroll-
Nothing…
Yep, that's right there have been no votes in the poll which is really amazing; all's well though! Guess it has now come down to author's pick. Not this one but the next chapter will be the coronation session where our fury companion get's his official name.
Chow!
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The witch glared at the bright pink uniform before her and rolled her eyes, "Kyouko-chan, let's get you out of those clothes."
Kyouko trembled with excitement. Her eyes glazed over from the vast sea of makeup on Jelly Wood's desk; she looked like a ghost as she floated to sit down in the cosmetic chair. Kyouko, who had been moping the LME hallway, was kidnapped and escorted here by Sebastian. She was disgruntled at first but was now staring at all the beautiful make-up and top brand perfumes;
'Not going to complain a bit.'
Jelly interrupted her thoughts as she started picking out clothes from a rack and tossing them behind her. Kyouko mad dashed to catch them all before they hit the ground. Staring at the familiar black she spoke her thoughts quietly, "Setsu?"
"Yes, it's darling's plan." Jelly gushed and ushered for Kyouko to change. Within moments she had Kyouko pinned down on the chair and whipped out her tools. As usual in less than five minutes Kyouko was transformed into Setsu.
"Muse-sama?" Kyouko started but was interrupted.
Jelly blinked a couple of times, "Kyouko-chan why do you call me Muse? You've done that before haven't you."
Kyouko blushed and grinned shyly, "Well…your closer to that of a goddess I suppose. It just seemed, appropriate..." She fidgeted embarrassed.
Jelly was stooped, "You can call me that, It was just a little unusual. I've been called Ten and the Witch before." she thought for a moment, "but leave out the -sama part when you call me that!" Kyouko nodded. "Now Setsuka, isn't it about time to meet your brother?"
"Why of course, Witch-chan" Kyouko cackled, "now where may I find my goofy brother?" She switched names when she addressed Jelly to stick in character. She had to think for a moment before she settled on Witch; after all, that was right up Setsu's ally.
Jelly led the way and entered a room where the President had a tribal-African theme going on all around him. Perched on his shoulder was a Parrot and very far across the room was Ren.
"Kyouko, glad to see you." he boomed and waved her forward to join him. His throne was excessively decorated with exotic fruits and he had a curved staff in his right hand. On closer examination you could see bight marks that ran up and down the length of it; like it was a stick tossed away many times to distract a animal.
Lory chuckled as Kyouko kept in character; she crossed her arms and, instead of joining him, walked to her beloved brother. "Sorry, wrong name, I guess, Setsuka-chan! Hey, get back here!" The President called out but Setsu ignored him; she arrived in front of Cain and looked at his feet to see her beloved dog. Kyouko cooed and kneeled down calling her dog over. She ruffled his fur before standing up and giving Cain a kiss on the cheek.
"Now, what special occasion do I have to thank for allowing me to see Nee-san so early?" She wrapped her arms around him and hugged him before linking their arm's together to pull him up.
"I think the flamboyant President was just about to explain that, Setsu," Ren pulled her closer to him.
The President watched the exchange with interest but as soon as the siblings started walking forward he stood up defensively. "Don't you bring that dog over here. He harassed Baby Blu." He glared and Setsu laughed. His hand was tightened around the staff ready to chuck it away. That was the only thing he could do that the dog would accept in exchange of the bird.
"Don't worry; he won't do anything now that I'm here."
They continued their advances; much to the President's astonishment the dog laid right down, seemingly disinterested. The parrot was flying from perch to perch nervous of the animal's presence but the dog was glued to Kyouko's side.
"So Heel-chan, I assume you're interested in learning about why I had you come here," the President inquired.
"You think?" Setsu snapped annoyed and allowed herself to be wrapped into a embrace by Cain.
"Your going to be living with your brother for a while. The dog put up a fight and all of my animal specialist haven't figured out a way to placate him without one of you being there.. He also won't allow himself to be handled by anyone except you; that even discludes your brother. So I'm going to hand you the keys to here apartment so that we don't have to worry about him running rampid around the building. Here you go, and I'll be getting you a manager." he handed the key's off and motioned to Setsu who frowned. "You need someone to juggle your schedule. With these new living arrangements I have no choice but to hire one for you."
"You serious?" Setsu glared, "I am not even an actress. Why do I need a manager; I'm perfectly alright the way I am." she continued, "I'd be angrier if it weren't for you giving me Nee-san entirely to myself. " She squealed and turned to her brother. "I'm going to be living with you! We'll be seeing each other every night, I'm so lucky!"
The President frowned, "Heel-chan I need to talk to Kyouko, please." Setsuka blinked at Cain who nodded. She closed her eyes, took a breathe, and opened her eyes to reveal Kyouko's inner turmoil.
"President, I couldn't possible trouble you like this. And I don't want to impose on Tsurugu-san. Please reconsider," Kyouko started bowing furiously.
Ren stepped forward, "Mogami, you couldn't possible impose on me. I don't mind this situation at all. The President is asking for your help, and I think you should accept the offer." He placed a hand on her shoulder to stop her as she was dropping down into a dogeza.
Kyouko haulted mid-attempt and took a shaky breathe, "I accept," she said, "but, I don't understand why I need a manager."
"Kyouko, I am imposing on you by doing this. Not only are you taking acting lessons, going to school, performing in a top-rated drama, but you are also secretly working as Cain's manager and taking care of an animal on top of it all. One that I have requested you take care of, mind you." The President paused and looked into her eyes, " You are a growing talent and although you have done admirably in managing your own schedule; I think it's time you had a manager to help you out. "
Kyouko bowed her head and uttered a sincere thank-you. She wasn't sure how to take his praises but felt that she should try accepting his words instead of refuting them.
"Now then," the President stood up, "Here are the key's to the apartment. I had the refrigerator stocked and you two should have some time to look through your new living quarters. You can return to your respective characters now."
He blinked and the two actors were nothing but siblings again. The dog bristled while barking happily. For all the trouble he had caused the dog only wanted to be with them again. And now they walked away together as a family; only one problem.
"Tell me the name of that mongrel next time we meet," Lory smiled and waved them off.
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Kyouko was having a difficult time repressing her excitement as she walked into the apartment. The room she was standing in had beautiful architecture and an eloquent theme, so she mentally kicked herself and forced herself to say it anyway, "Ugh, It's so very drab in here. Guess this is the Japanese sense of taste, and honestly not impressed."
Ren, who was standing behind Kyouko, flashed a hidden smile but responded in character, "I'm sure Setsu can fix that quickly!" he challenged her, "Your sense of fashion isn't just limited to your clothes."
She smiled back but soon found herself wrinkling her nose, "Doesn't it smell like dead rats and road kill in here?" Sure enough a foul odor had walked himself in and was now happily lying down between them.
Ren frowned at the dog who looked up realizing that he was now the focus of the conversation, "Yep, and I think the culprit is him."
Kyouko grinned, "Weren't you wanting to get him back for something?" She pressed and a cold smile rose up on Cain's lips.
"Something like that," he admonished.
She giggled and punched his shoulder casually, "Well here's your chance. I'm going to see what I can scavenge up tonight to feast on." The dog stood up warily and looked like he was about to take off. "You two can play in the shower for a bit!"
"My pleasure," Cain said and hooked his hand around the dog's collar before he could bolt.
