listless soul 26 to each their own

Along the long path, Kuroko's party managed to meet some good natured travelling group. They didn't expect however that it would be royalty.

The encounter is very memorable to the males. Particularly to Kuroko.

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Kuroko's party managed to meet people. By fate, the people they met were a group of young men getting robbed. Or at least is about to.

Loki sighs seeing that Kuroko got overly concerned for the other party. He knew what the teal wanted.
"Well I suppose we could help." He unsheathed his sword. Tone uncaring.
He asked the rest of the teens to stand back while he HELP OUT. He figured that if it were only him it wouldn't matter. Demons are forgotten easily particularly if it is their real form that they show. Plus, he didn't need to be concerned in protecting his inexperienced companions.

Loki appeared, surprised the groups. He displayed quite a sword skill. He being a demon managed quite well. He swung his sword as if it were a part of his body, slashing and thrusting the sword efficiently as if he were dancing.

The robbers were defeated. Some managed to flee, though some were unfortunate and got killed.
Though Loki had tried to be just the support for the would be victims, it is clear to everyone that he contributed a lot to defeat the robbers. He didn't kill anyone, but could almost be said that he did considering the injuries he inflicted.

"Thank you for the aid." The male which seems to be the youngest flashed a smile to Loki showing gratitude. "We would have lost if you didn't show up." Welcoming he received Loki.

Loki merely nods. He had judged the character of the group he gave aid to with one look. Determined what the group's personality were, who he dislikes.

"Who are you and what are you doing here alone?" The tallest of the males pointed his sword to Loki. "Though I am grateful for helping us, you should properly introduce yourself." Eyes did not leave on Loki. He is on high alert in case somebody jump on them of Loki's companion.

Loki stares at the weapon pointed at him. Unaffected. He expected the distrust from the group.

"Kuru..." The youngest frowns at the tallest. "That shouldn't be how you act to our savior." Pushed aside slightly the male that stood before him as if to shield him.

"You should know how to be wary, Nagi." The tallest male, Kuru stated. He frowns at the youngest with his dark brown eyes.

"I do." The youngest, Nagi, breathes. "As I said, he is our savior."

Loki seeing that the conversation wouldn't end anytime soon intervenes. "Rather than I have saved you, YOU are merely on my path." He turned, faced the direction his companions are hiding at. He deemed the group to be SAFE so he let his companions come out of the hiding place.

Kuroko revealed himself as did the others. Though of course he and Akashi were in the guise of females.

Nagi's companions frowns, alert.

'I doubt that they would fight us since I displayed MY fighting skills.' Loki eyed Nagi and company. 'Well I could take them on regardless.' Confident he was.

Nagi is accompanied by three males. Clear that they weren't mere travelers at their stature which is WHY Loki deemed the group a CHANCE encounter he couldn't miss. Figured that he could use them.

Introductions were made.
Accompanying the youngest named Nagi were Kuru, Eros and Clay.

Beside Kuroko walked the youngest of the company disguised as a young traveler. It is clear in his emerald sparkling eyes that he had taken a fancy to Kuroko.

Kuroko felt discomfort with the young Nagi paying attention to him. He wanted to shoo away Nagi and just shout that he is a MALE had Loki not warned him to do so.
He could only tolerate so much to the affection being showered to him.

Loki watched Kuroko closely. Approved that Kuroko had managed to receive affection from the male. He believes that in their stay it could be useful. Hoped that the young male won't go beyond though. He had figured out that Nagi is of some royalty blood speaking to him with respect and politeness. He being quite familiar in the nature.

"What a shame indeed." A knight of the young Nagi spoke in dismay. He shook his head, could only imagine what Kuroko's party had to go through. He of course was being civil. He didn't trust the teal or the rest, his priority IS his Prince. He wasn't sure if the words spoken were even the truth. Second guessing that Nagi's companions were knights.

Loki smiles at the knight that had spoken. "Indeed. We are grateful that we have been spared of our lives." He didn't like the knight named Kuru. He could feel that the knight wasn't the type he wish to be in the presence of. "We are also grateful that Nagi have granted us aid."

"I didn't really do much." Nagi shrugged, stole a glance at Kuroko with his emerald eyes.

"We are still grateful." Loki breathed. Being polite. Staying as a human, he managed to know how to PROPERLY act.

"You haven't told us where you are going." The other knight spoke. "WHERE will you be going?"

Akashi turned his gaze to Loki. He wonders what specifics would the demon tell. Figured that best he leave everything to Loki.

Loki smiles. "We are heading to the direction of the castle. We are to meet a friend of ours there."

"A friend of yours huh." Kuru skeptical. Still distrust the company, distrusted Loki. Not that he wouldn't have a reason.

"Should we come along?" Nagi offered with a smile. "We know the way pretty much."

"Nagi!" Kuru hissed, glares at the male with disbelief.

"I agree with Kuru. It isn't wise for us to do such a thing." The knight eyed Kuroko's company - 'Really bad indeed.' Dark eyes stopping on Loki. Clear that it wasn't the knight named Kuru alone is wary about the demon.

"You guys are too wary." Nagi spoke with smile. "Are you being influenced by Kuru, Eros?" He then turned to the other unnamed male companion that had been quiet. "What do YOU think, Clay?"

"I don't really care." Clay shrugged. Bored. Shows that whatever decision made doesn't really matter. He merely glanced at Loki and the rest. He didn't show any interest to the group. "Let's just go."

Nagi smiles. "I guess that's two against two."

Kuru frowns at Clay. "Clay!" He didn't like how things are going.

"What?" Clay nonchalantly responded. He didn't care about the matter as long as they are well and continue on the travel.

Eros shook his head at Clay's standing on the matter. He too disappointed. He turned his dark eyes on Kuru, wonders what they would act on.
Knows that despite protest they would need to follow Nagi seeing as there isn't a reason to considering Loki had saved them.

Kuru breathes. "Alright." He grunts, met Nagi's gaze. He turned to Loki giving a warning look which he have no doubt his warning received.

Loki hid well his amusement.