as promised, here's some more delving into Obi's character- this takes place sometime between chapters 3 and 4. but never fear ObixShirayuki fans, there will be more fluff around the corner!
Theme~ #4: Loyalty
"What's your story?"
Obi's hands slowed from sharpening his kunai as he glanced up. Scrutinizing the man, he recognized him as one of the prince's personal guards. He hadn't bothered to learn their names or background information, as his target had been that red-headed girl.
"Are you going to say anything?" the man prompted.
Obi knew that both the man and his partner had been observing him closely since the prince had put him under their watch. They hadn't known what to make of him and, after a curt conversation, jointly assigned Obi to patrol the more remote palace grounds.
"Tell me your story, and I'll tell you mine," Obi said finally.
The man scowled. "I asked first." His partner, a slim and demure looking woman, made a noise resembling mild exasperation. The man looked chastened. "Well, I did!"
"Look," the woman said, ignoring him, "if you insist on staying here under Prince Zen's authority, we are going to have to work together." Her tone was clipped. "I will not tolerate any sort of erroneous behavior."
"Neither will I," the man hastened to add.
"It does not matter to me whether or not you tell us about yourself," she continued. "As long as we know where your loyalty lies-"
"You don't have to worry about that."
Obi didn't miss the woman's arched eyebrow or the man's skeptical expression. The silence stretched on a moment longer before she spoke again.
"Very well."
Her hard gaze gave all the explanation he needed.
well, we know Kiki and Mitsuhide don't have to worry about Obi! I thought it was cute how they all become such good buddies later on, despite their original misgivings :)
review?