Duty-Bound: Chapter 93
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She smoothed her multi-layered kimono for the umpteenth time. The outer kimono was deep green in colour with black vines pattern. Her hair was tied back with a red ribbon, slightly obscuring the golden crescent moon on her back.
A pair of hands rested on her tense shoulders. "Nervous?"
She looked at her husband of five years through the mirror. "Do I look like one?"
When he shrugged, she blinked. "Are you nervous?"
"Not a chance."
Since they were still within the confine of their chamber, she rolled her eyes, something a lady shouldn't do. "Honestly, Natsume, I know you hate this formality as much as I do. I just hope we can get this over with. Even after all these years, I still hate wearing this."
Scanning her husband's formal kimono that had the same shade of colour, she nodded. "I would prefer something like yours."
"Hn."
She sighed. "I think I deserve another break from Hahaue."
He let out one of his rare smiles before holding her right hand in his. "What do you have in mind?"
She titled her head. "A short visit to Aniki's home will be nice. I'm sure he would love to meet the twins as well."
He hummed. "The twins are still too young to travel."
"If that's the case, they can still stay behind with their grandmothers."
"Hn."
Before anyone could say another word, a knock was heard. Natsume permitted an entry for Rin, who immediately informed that it was time. They then looked at each other through the mirror.
"Are you ready, My Lady?"
"As ready as I am, My Lord," she replied with a nod.
"And go we shall." He nodded and offered a hand that she gladly accepted.
Today, the Western Lands would have a new lady and lord.