Little Angel Wings
Chapter two: Stormy Beginnings
By RavenGems9
The next day was a gloomy one. Some light rain still fell and dark clouds continues to block the sun from the land below. But that didn't matter to Goku. Sunny or not, Goku was filled with joy and excitement. The first moments awake, he instantly thought of Kuririn. He wanted to get up earlier just to see but he had already used up too much magic creating Kuririn and had overslept.
It would take several days to fully recover his power but he believes it was well worth it . He had never seen a creature like Kuririn before. Even though he didn't turn out the way wanted him to but maybe that was for the better.
Chi-chi was still sleeping, her hair was a mess across the sheets and soft snores escaped her. He leaned in forward to kiss her lightly on the lips before getting up. He went up stairs only to find an unpleasant shock. The bed was empty, the sheets were gone and Kuririn wasn't there.
A moment of panic swell up in him but he calmed down reassuring himself Kuririn must be still in the house. That idea quickly went away when he found the front door swinging open.
"No. Kuririn!" Goku called for him. "Shimatta. The fog's so thick-I can't see anything. Kuririn could have few miles away by now."
He gaze went downward; he saw small footsteps leading away from the house and into the forest.
Heavy rain began to fall again His feet trek though the thick mud, eyes scanning the landscape of any sign of the little winged one. In the short time he was out there Goku was already soaked; he couldn't image Kuririn being out here for so long. He must be freezing! But that wasn't the only thing he was worry about, so many things can happen to him out here. Demons and monsters lurked in the deeper regions of the forest and he hope none of these vile things came across Kuririn. He was so vulnerable now, a demon could easily lure him away and Goku would never see him again. The idea of that made his search more urgent.
An Hour passed before he spotted something, A little spot of white somewhere off in the distance, beneath a large willow tree. The ki sorcerer heart gave a little jump in his chest. "Kuririn?"
Huddle under the shelter of the willow, Kuririn desperately tried to stay dry. He pulled the soaked bed sheet around him tighter trying to find some warmth with it. He was so cold, his feet and hands has gone num. Coldness. a feeling. he never knew he could feel. Before it was just darkness. nothing and now this. What was happing to him? What was he? Scared and confuse, Kuririn sat there trembling from the bitterness of the weather and the awful feeling of helplessness.
"Kuririn!"
Someone was there! Danger! Run! Get out of sight! They were the first instincts that came to him and he with them. He took off into the forest.
"Wait!" Goku called after him but Kuririn didn't. He disappeared in the woods and Goku hurried after him.
He had finally cornered him. Kuririn appeared to be so weary and was shaking from the cold. Goku advance him slowly, to show he was no threat. He stared up at him with wide frighten eyes, looking like he was going to bolt any moment. Goku felt guilty for making smaller man feel so afraid.
Without much warning, Kuririn made another run for it. Goku lunged forward and, to his luck, he managed to get a hold of him. Kuririn franticly fought as though he was a woodland animal trapped in a snare that was sorcerer's arms. Goku flinch with pain each time Kuririn kick him. He even bit him once trying to escape.
But Goku was patient, he sat on his knees right there on the muddy ground, holding the frighten creature close to him. He had a sure grip around Kuririn and plainly waited for him to tire himself out.
Exhausted and breathing heavily, Kuririn settle down. It was pointless struggling anymore, whoever had him wasn't going to let him go. Tears well up in his eyes, he wanted to be let go!
A hand tugged back the blanket, exposing his back to his captor and then caringly stroked his wings. Kuririn recoiled at the touch at first until he discovers how soothing it was.
"Shh." said a voice softly in Kuririn's ear. "I won't hurt you, Kuririn" It was the man with the kind eyes and the gentle voice. Goku, was it? The larger man's eyes look right into Kuririn's. "Don't cry, please. You've make me feel bad if you do."
He didn't quite understood what he said but there was no anger or intimidation in his voice. It was calm and relaxing as small ocean waves crashing against the seashore. It made him trust him and it took his fear away. Kuririn moved closer to Goku, lower his head in a silent surrender and allow him to be carried away.
Goku rose to his feet letting out a sigh of relief, "Let's go home."
*~*~*~*
Meanwhile, back at home; Goku had an unexpected company waiting for him.
A woman Goku knew since childhood. Her clothing was made from the loveliest fabric. Sparking aqua was the color of her eyes and soft lavender was shade of her fair hair. All this was the image of the proud former goddess: Bulma.
Bulma sat at the kitchen table, waiting impatiently for Goku to return. She came early in the morning, eager to see the creature her dear sweet stepson had made. But when she got here Goku wasn't here and the front door was wide open. Of course she could have gone out and looked for him but that would meant she have to get all wet and muddy. No, she'd rather wait.
Hours seem to pass for her and still she waited. Just one of the things that she hated about this realm, everything took so long to do.
She tapped her furl favorite printed fan against the table when she noticed dirt cramp beneath her normally clean manicure nails.
Dirt! She snarled at it. She was-is a goddess and goddesses are never meant to have dirt attach to any part of their bodies. It just wasn't acceptable. Another thing about this plain of existence she hated, it was so filthy.
She missed her former home so much even after all these years later. After the other higher ones kicked her out, stripped her of most of her powers and left for dead. But soon she---
The sound of the door opening and closing was heard. Goku stepped inside, drenched from head to toe, holding a trembling white bundle.
"Goku!" He shook his head wildly like a wet dog, shaking water all over the place and Bulma.
"Oi, Bulma!"
" Ugh, hello." Wringing out some water from her previously perfectly style hair. "It been some time since I seen you last."
"Some time? I just saw you yesterday."
"Oh yeah, well it seem longer to me."
There were no question of how she got there being having the ability to pop up instantly almost anywhere she pleases. A skill left over from her goddess days. Bulma comes by often despite how much Chi-Chi detested her sudden appearances and tells her to use the door like a normal person. But she would always reply, "Now, where's the fun in that?"
She brought much needed happiness into his father's life when he married her. The woman was like a second mother to Goku when his birth mother passed away. In fact she's the one who gave him the feather, told him all he need to know about it.
"Is that what I think it is?" she said clashing her hands with anticipation. "The creature you made yesterday."
"Yes, Kuririn but-uh-how did you know?" Goku said amazed
"Oh, Goku-kun, I have my ways. Let me see!"
Bulma put aside the sheet and saw not what she expected. A pair of shy dark eyes stared back at her from beneath the bedspread and they belong to a small young man.
"Oh, it's a--a he?"
"I know!"
"I don't know how to said this but I was expecting a woman, Goku."
"He was at first but Chi-Chi-"
"Say no more, I understand. It's not like it matters," she said forcing a chuckle but inside she was thinking 'Like hell it does. Damn you, Chi-Chi. How my plan suppose to work now!'
"Bulma? Sumthin' wrong?"
" No, I just remember something I have to give to you. Be right back!" POP! She said cheerfully before disappearing.
"Well, she seems happy." Goku blinked at the spot where Bulma was.
A soft groan came from Kuririn as close his eyes wearily.
"Come on, let's put you to bed."
*~*~*~*~
"ARGHHHH!!!!" Bulma toppled over a table in her rage; books and papers tumble onto the floor "It's all ruin!!"
"No, no, no!" she yanked at her hair. When she was spying on Goku the day before she was certain it was a woman before she left. Chi-chi must've came by after that and made him change it.
"Grr, damn that bitch-witch Chi-chi. How my plan is going to work? The most they can be is friends and that's not enough."
Bulma took in a deep breath to calm herself down. "Don't worry, don't worry" she talked to herself. " Maybe there's a loophole or something! I'm not going to give up so quickly."
She snatched what she needed from a near by shelf. " I should give this to Goku anyhow. At least I figure something out."
POP!
She was gone again.
*~*~*~*~*~ Goku returned Kuririn to small room upstairs, little worry about leaving him alone he locked the door this time, just until he change his clothes.
In a fresh pair of dry clothes the ki sorcerer went back to sit by Kuririn's side.
Goku remain there quietly. Watching Kuririn with some fascination. Amazed that from something so simple as a feather could bring about a creature such as this. Kuririn was so adorable that way and he was such a little thing compare to him.
He inched a little nearer. All of a sudden, Kuririn emitted spell of violent coughs. Oh, Goku had forgotten to dry him off. Quickly, he reached for the closest parched blanket and removed the wet one. He dried him and held him more to keep him warm.
"His hands " he noticed. They made his own hands seem so large next to his. Kuririn was small compare to Goku's height and built. He felt the need to protect him. He seized Kuririn smaller hand in his and held it. just held it.
"Kuririn."
"Goku." He was surprised he thought Kuririn was asleep. But there he was gazing at him with the same curiosity as he did the night before.
' He answer to his name.' Goku realize
"Yes, Kuririn that's your name, remember?"
A bewildered expression came to Kuririn's face and then he just simply smile.
"Guess you don't understand me yet" he padded Kuririn's moist hair. " That's okay, you'll learn." Kuririn closed his eyes and doze lightly.
"Oh, Goku." quietly said a voice from above his shoulder " you're always such a sweetie." Bulma rage disappeared at the sight of those two together. It brought her good mood and her hopes back.
"Bulma, you're back." He looked to the ex-goddess, who was grinning ear to ear. He didn't notice she was there.
"Yes, and I've brought you this." Her hand disappeared in her pocket and came out with a large silver band. It looks an awful like a collar.
The ki sorcerer stared at it quizzically for a moment "What's that for?"
"For Kuririn of course." she said in a matter-of-fact tone.
"Eh? That can't be necessary!" Goku said abruptly jolting Kuririn awake. Feeling that putting a collar on Kuririn was the same as chaining him like a common dog.
"Goku, you misunderstood me. The collar isn't to restrain him but to protect him. I never told you, Kuririn, he's a tenshi-jin."
"Tenshi-jin?"
"Uh-huh, and they are incredibly rare. You have something special and valuable. Some people would go great length to get their hands on such a creature. Demons mostly."
"I know." It was one of his fears that ran though his mind this morning. The ideas of Kuririn in the hands of a demon terrify him.
"But," Bulma continued, " If they knew he belongs to you they will never touch him. That's what the collar's for."
"I can't do that, Bulma. "
This surprised Bulma, of course she should have seen it coming. Oh, big- hearted Goku would never chain up a helpless creature. But Bulma was determined to get her way.
After some talk, she finally convince him. By preaching Kuririn's safety was connected with the collar and verbally stabbing at his fear of his new pet eaten or some other nasty thing. She handed him the collar and Goku reluctantly closed it around Kuririn's throat with a loud echoing click. She had another thing to give him, some incense to burn. She said it'd help him sleep and when hurt aid him to heal faster.
She lit some and a sweet smoky scent fill the room and a peaceful look came cross Kuririn's face. Goku had to admit it was starting to make him feel relax too.
She also gave another briefing on things about she must have forgotten to tell him before.
"Well, it's about time for me to go- remember what I've said-never have him show his wings in public. Always keep them cover oh- I almost forgot, your father wants to see you. He says it's important and wants you to come ASAP."
"For what?"
"I dunno." She shrugged "Good-bye you two. Be good to each other."
"Bye!" Goku said just before she disappear
*~*~*~*~*~
In an instant she arrival home with a smile etched on her face. She was worry there for a moment. She had thought Chi-chi had ruined everything. But when she saw the way Goku looked at that creature, she knew her plan was not altered at all.
"My plan will work and I can get my revenge."
The collar. Heh, that collar couldn't protect shit, it only purpose was to block Kuririn powers and senses. She was going to need them gone in the long run. Also, she needed him to be completely reliant on Goku for protection.
She will get her revenge on those who kicked out over a little, tiny thing like. trying to overrule them and take full power!
"Humph! So what if I gotten a bit power-hungry" she unfurl her fan to fan herself, not because it was hot just out of habit. She swore she'd return and make them pay for putting her through so much humiliation.
Bulma had already executed many plans, which all fail. But she believe her new plan would work brilliantly.
It may take a long time to come to completion but it was worth it. She didn't give Goku that feather out of the blue for nothing.
To herself smugly she said. "Goku and Kuririn, hee-hee, you're my key home."
End of chapter two
To be continued.
I really like the idea of adding Bulma to the story; at first I thought of her as cheerful a nymph that helped Goku and Kuririn on discovering how much they love each other. But then her part grew into a disturbed, vengeful ex-goddess with a sinister purpose for them.
What could Bulma be scheming?! I ain't telling, not now.
Tenshi-jin: I think it means "angel people" in Japanese. Tenshi meaning angel, the Jin suffix meaning people, race, or something like that. If I'm wrong please feel free to correct me.
Also feel free to review as well ^-^ thank you.
Chapter two: Stormy Beginnings
By RavenGems9
The next day was a gloomy one. Some light rain still fell and dark clouds continues to block the sun from the land below. But that didn't matter to Goku. Sunny or not, Goku was filled with joy and excitement. The first moments awake, he instantly thought of Kuririn. He wanted to get up earlier just to see but he had already used up too much magic creating Kuririn and had overslept.
It would take several days to fully recover his power but he believes it was well worth it . He had never seen a creature like Kuririn before. Even though he didn't turn out the way wanted him to but maybe that was for the better.
Chi-chi was still sleeping, her hair was a mess across the sheets and soft snores escaped her. He leaned in forward to kiss her lightly on the lips before getting up. He went up stairs only to find an unpleasant shock. The bed was empty, the sheets were gone and Kuririn wasn't there.
A moment of panic swell up in him but he calmed down reassuring himself Kuririn must be still in the house. That idea quickly went away when he found the front door swinging open.
"No. Kuririn!" Goku called for him. "Shimatta. The fog's so thick-I can't see anything. Kuririn could have few miles away by now."
He gaze went downward; he saw small footsteps leading away from the house and into the forest.
Heavy rain began to fall again His feet trek though the thick mud, eyes scanning the landscape of any sign of the little winged one. In the short time he was out there Goku was already soaked; he couldn't image Kuririn being out here for so long. He must be freezing! But that wasn't the only thing he was worry about, so many things can happen to him out here. Demons and monsters lurked in the deeper regions of the forest and he hope none of these vile things came across Kuririn. He was so vulnerable now, a demon could easily lure him away and Goku would never see him again. The idea of that made his search more urgent.
An Hour passed before he spotted something, A little spot of white somewhere off in the distance, beneath a large willow tree. The ki sorcerer heart gave a little jump in his chest. "Kuririn?"
Huddle under the shelter of the willow, Kuririn desperately tried to stay dry. He pulled the soaked bed sheet around him tighter trying to find some warmth with it. He was so cold, his feet and hands has gone num. Coldness. a feeling. he never knew he could feel. Before it was just darkness. nothing and now this. What was happing to him? What was he? Scared and confuse, Kuririn sat there trembling from the bitterness of the weather and the awful feeling of helplessness.
"Kuririn!"
Someone was there! Danger! Run! Get out of sight! They were the first instincts that came to him and he with them. He took off into the forest.
"Wait!" Goku called after him but Kuririn didn't. He disappeared in the woods and Goku hurried after him.
He had finally cornered him. Kuririn appeared to be so weary and was shaking from the cold. Goku advance him slowly, to show he was no threat. He stared up at him with wide frighten eyes, looking like he was going to bolt any moment. Goku felt guilty for making smaller man feel so afraid.
Without much warning, Kuririn made another run for it. Goku lunged forward and, to his luck, he managed to get a hold of him. Kuririn franticly fought as though he was a woodland animal trapped in a snare that was sorcerer's arms. Goku flinch with pain each time Kuririn kick him. He even bit him once trying to escape.
But Goku was patient, he sat on his knees right there on the muddy ground, holding the frighten creature close to him. He had a sure grip around Kuririn and plainly waited for him to tire himself out.
Exhausted and breathing heavily, Kuririn settle down. It was pointless struggling anymore, whoever had him wasn't going to let him go. Tears well up in his eyes, he wanted to be let go!
A hand tugged back the blanket, exposing his back to his captor and then caringly stroked his wings. Kuririn recoiled at the touch at first until he discovers how soothing it was.
"Shh." said a voice softly in Kuririn's ear. "I won't hurt you, Kuririn" It was the man with the kind eyes and the gentle voice. Goku, was it? The larger man's eyes look right into Kuririn's. "Don't cry, please. You've make me feel bad if you do."
He didn't quite understood what he said but there was no anger or intimidation in his voice. It was calm and relaxing as small ocean waves crashing against the seashore. It made him trust him and it took his fear away. Kuririn moved closer to Goku, lower his head in a silent surrender and allow him to be carried away.
Goku rose to his feet letting out a sigh of relief, "Let's go home."
*~*~*~*
Meanwhile, back at home; Goku had an unexpected company waiting for him.
A woman Goku knew since childhood. Her clothing was made from the loveliest fabric. Sparking aqua was the color of her eyes and soft lavender was shade of her fair hair. All this was the image of the proud former goddess: Bulma.
Bulma sat at the kitchen table, waiting impatiently for Goku to return. She came early in the morning, eager to see the creature her dear sweet stepson had made. But when she got here Goku wasn't here and the front door was wide open. Of course she could have gone out and looked for him but that would meant she have to get all wet and muddy. No, she'd rather wait.
Hours seem to pass for her and still she waited. Just one of the things that she hated about this realm, everything took so long to do.
She tapped her furl favorite printed fan against the table when she noticed dirt cramp beneath her normally clean manicure nails.
Dirt! She snarled at it. She was-is a goddess and goddesses are never meant to have dirt attach to any part of their bodies. It just wasn't acceptable. Another thing about this plain of existence she hated, it was so filthy.
She missed her former home so much even after all these years later. After the other higher ones kicked her out, stripped her of most of her powers and left for dead. But soon she---
The sound of the door opening and closing was heard. Goku stepped inside, drenched from head to toe, holding a trembling white bundle.
"Goku!" He shook his head wildly like a wet dog, shaking water all over the place and Bulma.
"Oi, Bulma!"
" Ugh, hello." Wringing out some water from her previously perfectly style hair. "It been some time since I seen you last."
"Some time? I just saw you yesterday."
"Oh yeah, well it seem longer to me."
There were no question of how she got there being having the ability to pop up instantly almost anywhere she pleases. A skill left over from her goddess days. Bulma comes by often despite how much Chi-Chi detested her sudden appearances and tells her to use the door like a normal person. But she would always reply, "Now, where's the fun in that?"
She brought much needed happiness into his father's life when he married her. The woman was like a second mother to Goku when his birth mother passed away. In fact she's the one who gave him the feather, told him all he need to know about it.
"Is that what I think it is?" she said clashing her hands with anticipation. "The creature you made yesterday."
"Yes, Kuririn but-uh-how did you know?" Goku said amazed
"Oh, Goku-kun, I have my ways. Let me see!"
Bulma put aside the sheet and saw not what she expected. A pair of shy dark eyes stared back at her from beneath the bedspread and they belong to a small young man.
"Oh, it's a--a he?"
"I know!"
"I don't know how to said this but I was expecting a woman, Goku."
"He was at first but Chi-Chi-"
"Say no more, I understand. It's not like it matters," she said forcing a chuckle but inside she was thinking 'Like hell it does. Damn you, Chi-Chi. How my plan suppose to work now!'
"Bulma? Sumthin' wrong?"
" No, I just remember something I have to give to you. Be right back!" POP! She said cheerfully before disappearing.
"Well, she seems happy." Goku blinked at the spot where Bulma was.
A soft groan came from Kuririn as close his eyes wearily.
"Come on, let's put you to bed."
*~*~*~*~
"ARGHHHH!!!!" Bulma toppled over a table in her rage; books and papers tumble onto the floor "It's all ruin!!"
"No, no, no!" she yanked at her hair. When she was spying on Goku the day before she was certain it was a woman before she left. Chi-chi must've came by after that and made him change it.
"Grr, damn that bitch-witch Chi-chi. How my plan is going to work? The most they can be is friends and that's not enough."
Bulma took in a deep breath to calm herself down. "Don't worry, don't worry" she talked to herself. " Maybe there's a loophole or something! I'm not going to give up so quickly."
She snatched what she needed from a near by shelf. " I should give this to Goku anyhow. At least I figure something out."
POP!
She was gone again.
*~*~*~*~*~ Goku returned Kuririn to small room upstairs, little worry about leaving him alone he locked the door this time, just until he change his clothes.
In a fresh pair of dry clothes the ki sorcerer went back to sit by Kuririn's side.
Goku remain there quietly. Watching Kuririn with some fascination. Amazed that from something so simple as a feather could bring about a creature such as this. Kuririn was so adorable that way and he was such a little thing compare to him.
He inched a little nearer. All of a sudden, Kuririn emitted spell of violent coughs. Oh, Goku had forgotten to dry him off. Quickly, he reached for the closest parched blanket and removed the wet one. He dried him and held him more to keep him warm.
"His hands " he noticed. They made his own hands seem so large next to his. Kuririn was small compare to Goku's height and built. He felt the need to protect him. He seized Kuririn smaller hand in his and held it. just held it.
"Kuririn."
"Goku." He was surprised he thought Kuririn was asleep. But there he was gazing at him with the same curiosity as he did the night before.
' He answer to his name.' Goku realize
"Yes, Kuririn that's your name, remember?"
A bewildered expression came to Kuririn's face and then he just simply smile.
"Guess you don't understand me yet" he padded Kuririn's moist hair. " That's okay, you'll learn." Kuririn closed his eyes and doze lightly.
"Oh, Goku." quietly said a voice from above his shoulder " you're always such a sweetie." Bulma rage disappeared at the sight of those two together. It brought her good mood and her hopes back.
"Bulma, you're back." He looked to the ex-goddess, who was grinning ear to ear. He didn't notice she was there.
"Yes, and I've brought you this." Her hand disappeared in her pocket and came out with a large silver band. It looks an awful like a collar.
The ki sorcerer stared at it quizzically for a moment "What's that for?"
"For Kuririn of course." she said in a matter-of-fact tone.
"Eh? That can't be necessary!" Goku said abruptly jolting Kuririn awake. Feeling that putting a collar on Kuririn was the same as chaining him like a common dog.
"Goku, you misunderstood me. The collar isn't to restrain him but to protect him. I never told you, Kuririn, he's a tenshi-jin."
"Tenshi-jin?"
"Uh-huh, and they are incredibly rare. You have something special and valuable. Some people would go great length to get their hands on such a creature. Demons mostly."
"I know." It was one of his fears that ran though his mind this morning. The ideas of Kuririn in the hands of a demon terrify him.
"But," Bulma continued, " If they knew he belongs to you they will never touch him. That's what the collar's for."
"I can't do that, Bulma. "
This surprised Bulma, of course she should have seen it coming. Oh, big- hearted Goku would never chain up a helpless creature. But Bulma was determined to get her way.
After some talk, she finally convince him. By preaching Kuririn's safety was connected with the collar and verbally stabbing at his fear of his new pet eaten or some other nasty thing. She handed him the collar and Goku reluctantly closed it around Kuririn's throat with a loud echoing click. She had another thing to give him, some incense to burn. She said it'd help him sleep and when hurt aid him to heal faster.
She lit some and a sweet smoky scent fill the room and a peaceful look came cross Kuririn's face. Goku had to admit it was starting to make him feel relax too.
She also gave another briefing on things about she must have forgotten to tell him before.
"Well, it's about time for me to go- remember what I've said-never have him show his wings in public. Always keep them cover oh- I almost forgot, your father wants to see you. He says it's important and wants you to come ASAP."
"For what?"
"I dunno." She shrugged "Good-bye you two. Be good to each other."
"Bye!" Goku said just before she disappear
*~*~*~*~*~
In an instant she arrival home with a smile etched on her face. She was worry there for a moment. She had thought Chi-chi had ruined everything. But when she saw the way Goku looked at that creature, she knew her plan was not altered at all.
"My plan will work and I can get my revenge."
The collar. Heh, that collar couldn't protect shit, it only purpose was to block Kuririn powers and senses. She was going to need them gone in the long run. Also, she needed him to be completely reliant on Goku for protection.
She will get her revenge on those who kicked out over a little, tiny thing like. trying to overrule them and take full power!
"Humph! So what if I gotten a bit power-hungry" she unfurl her fan to fan herself, not because it was hot just out of habit. She swore she'd return and make them pay for putting her through so much humiliation.
Bulma had already executed many plans, which all fail. But she believe her new plan would work brilliantly.
It may take a long time to come to completion but it was worth it. She didn't give Goku that feather out of the blue for nothing.
To herself smugly she said. "Goku and Kuririn, hee-hee, you're my key home."
End of chapter two
To be continued.
I really like the idea of adding Bulma to the story; at first I thought of her as cheerful a nymph that helped Goku and Kuririn on discovering how much they love each other. But then her part grew into a disturbed, vengeful ex-goddess with a sinister purpose for them.
What could Bulma be scheming?! I ain't telling, not now.
Tenshi-jin: I think it means "angel people" in Japanese. Tenshi meaning angel, the Jin suffix meaning people, race, or something like that. If I'm wrong please feel free to correct me.
Also feel free to review as well ^-^ thank you.