"Eyes" is correct here as that incident didn't happen.
Thinking of an excuse on the fly is pretty damn hard, especially for something like this. I swear Nu is actually trying to get me in trouble.
"I...Um...I just...You're not going to grope me again, are you?" - I ask Tao. That's a good excuse.
"Smooth." - Nu says and I almost try to retort before remembering that this is the very thing that got me in this situation...Wait, did she just...
"Bu-"
"She's not!" - Litchi interrupts that idiot before she can say anything. Thanks, Doc.
"Good...good..." - I mutter. It worked...huh.
"Are...Are you feeli-"
"I'm fine, I'm fine...Really..." - I say hastily. Judging by the concerned look Litchi gives me, she doesn't buy it.
"If you say so..." - the doctor mumbles as she leads her guest elsewhere.
Now, unless someone else decides to assault me, I'm leaving. The door is open, so, all I have to do is walk outside. It's still hasn't grown dark, but I can't let my guard down just yet. With Nu's hair, cape and everything attached to it, I'm an easy target here. What is the purpose of these things anyway? They looks like some sort of red talismans, but I really doubt she needs any help in warding off evil spirits or anything like that. There's something written on them, but I can't read any of it. If I remember correctly, there was something etched into her metal collar as well, but I wasn't paying much attention to it and now I can't see it without a mirror.
"It's flappy-flap!" - a very excited high-pitched voice shouts before a chorus of meows joins it.
"Flappy...flap?"
Shit, they're back...Or at least the kittens are. In a matter of seconds, I'm surrounded by every single one of them. Judging by the resigned sigh coming from Nu, she's not pleased by this situation. At least she doesn't try to kill anyone this time.
"If you're looking for food, then I'm sorry, but I don't have any." - I tell the children surrounding me, but they still refuse to leave.
One of them seems to be trying to climb on top of my head using Nu's long hair as a rope. It's not as painful as it should be, but it's still annoying and I don't feel like fixing this mess once the little Kaka's done with it. With a sigh, I pull it out of the little thing's grasp
"Where did you come from?"
"Who was the blue girl? Is she okay?"
"Are you hiding food?"
"Woah, woah, slow down! I can't answer everything if you keep asking me!" - I sa-
I catch a particularly feisty Kaka kitten before she can hit my face and put her down on the ground. She's looking at something above my face, so, she was probably aiming for that single lock of hair sticking out of my head.
"...Flappy-flap smells like...Meat bun guy?" - one of the kitten says after sniffing the air. That instantly draws everyone's attention. I'm not gonna deal with that shit again.
"I know that you're not going to let me kill them, but can we at least get out of here?" - Nu asks and for once, I can agree with her.
"Look, there's a fat meaty bird over there!" - I suddenly shout while pointing in a random direction. That manages to distract them long enough for me to stand up and leave at a leisurely pace. I feel bad for lying to children, but even I have my limits.
...I think I'll just take a walk or something. Going too far away from that wounded girl isn't a good idea, but I don't know where to stay here either. This isn't a very big village thanks to its small population. Somehow, it never goes beyond a hundred or so Kakas. I don't think I've ever seen a male one although I've heard that those do exist.
I guess asking Nu a question won't hurt. I'm not getting my hopes up considering how most of my questions receive no real answer, but it's worth a shot. Her...attitude is a good starting point.
"Hey, Nu? Why the hell do you keep trying to kill almost everyone we come across?" - I ask. Will she finally answer my question?
"...I hate..."
"H-Huh?"
"I hate...Everything...Everything...except for you, Ragna...Hahahaha...You are the only thing that matters to Nu. You and only you, Ragna! That's why we're together now! Not in a way Nu wanted, but we can fix that later, right?" - Nu replies, her voice going from resentful to cheerful in mere seconds.
Well, I've got my answer, but it doesn't really help me anyhow. I already know that she's got problems...Wait, is that...Jubei?
"Hey, old m..."
Right, I almost forgot. Did he hea- Yes, he did. He's getting closer. Crap, how the hell did I f-
"'Scuse me, kid, but I don't recall seein' ya 'round here be...Mind tellin' me how you got this jacket 'n sword? I reckon these don't belong to you" - he asks and, from years of experience, I can tell that he's about to kick my ass. I really should have left these with my body back at the castle.
"Target in possession of Nox Nyctores Mucro Somnio: Musashi. Increasing target's threat level..."
"Um, well..."- I trail off, thinking of an excuse. Telling the truth might not work and saying something stupid like "I've bought these" or "I'm a big fan of Ragna and these are replicas" is out of the question...This isn't good...
"Well?" - he repeats with narrowed eyes.
"...I-I found these in the forest. Do you happen to know their owner? I'd like to give them back." - I ask in response, hoping that he doesn't ask any other unnecessary questions.
Thank God he nods and extends his paws, waiting for me to give him my things. I hesitate for a second before remembering all the beatings he gave me during our training. I'm gonna miss them, but I'd rather not get in trouble.
...Why is he looking at me like that?
"...C'mon kid, relax. You're in no danger here." - he says, now with a relaxed posture.
"Alright, sorry, but I've gotta go!" - I say hastily as I try to retreat before he puts his paw on my shoulder.
"I ain't done talkin'. You said you were in the forest, didn't ya? Well, let me give you a piece of advice: if you know what's good for ya, stay away from that place. Things ain't looking good there. People go missin', spirits are growin' restless and there's somethin'...wrong in the air. Go a step too far and yer as good as dead." - the beastman warns.
"...Is this why Kakas are so active during the day?" - I ask out of curiosity.
"Right you are, kid. Humans can't feel it, but these folk do and they don't like it. Ah hell, even I get the shivers. Now, I got some other stuff needs doin', so, take care." - Jubei says before walking away.
Well, isn't this just great? Now I've got nothing to defend myself with. I don't know how strong this body is, but it certainly isn't gonna be a good replacement for my sword. Even if it's not a Nox or anything, it's still pretty damn useful and a gift from the old man too. I don't know how he got it in the first place, but it certainly isn't just any ordinary sword.
"What's wrong? Why are you so sad?" - Nu asks. It almost sounds like she's worried about me.
"I've just lost my favourite sword, why wouldn't I be upset?" - I reply. What follows is a good minute or two of continuous humming.
"Oh! I know! I can make you a new one! Like a gift!" - the girls offers.
"Your swords aren't up to snuff. I don't want it to break while I'm in the middle of a fight." - I say, recalling how her fight with Rachel went.
"If it breaks, Nu can make another one!" - Nu retorts with a slightly annoyed tone.
"...Look, it's not the same, alright?"
"But Ragnaaaaa..."
...I should just go back to Litchi's clinic. I'd rather not bump into someone else here even if is unlikely. That woman isn't going to let me stay there just because I want to, so, I have to come up with some bullshit to persuade her. Hopefully, Tao is already gone...
"You...can't be without her?"
"No..."
"But you said tha-"
"Please...? I-I have to watch over my sister! I just...can't be without Mu!"
If anyone saw this, I would never hear the end of it. Ragna the Bloodedge, begging someone to let them stay with his best impression of his sister's puppy eyes? God forbid Rachel finds out about...this. That would be a freaking nightmare.
"...I mean...I can't...Alright, I guess you can stay here...It will cost you a little extra though." - Litchi says. I don't like the look she's giving me. I feel like I'm going to regret this later.
"Good job, Ragna!"
I really can't wait to get back into my body and be done with...all of this shit.