April 19, 1895; Human Realm
Dearest Hiei,
I figured out what the bracelet does! So why am I writing this letter, you ask? Well, although the bracelet works as a communication device, it does not transfer words clearly over a longer period of time, making it difficult to enjoy a lengthy conversation. Do not take this the wrong way. I enjoy hearing your voice like nothing else in this world, or the one you are in, or in Reikai. However, I have more information I want to impart to you than I can in that short time.
Where do you get this jewelry, though? The necklace, the bracelet, both with powerful, demonic properties. Speaking of demonic, are you in Makai yet? And when do you plan to return?
By the way, I am a bit energetic right now. I decided to try a curious human drink. They call it coffee, and now I have a ridiculous amount of excess energy. I absolutely cannot sit still.
I am also slightly jumpy. My brother is supposed to arrive tomorrow, but he is liable to show up a day early or a day late. I do not know if I told you this before. I think he just does it to keep me on my toes and to prove that he does not feel obligated to fulfill every promise he makes. But I have always known that.
Please write back. Please. I miss you and the bracelet just is not enough. I love you. More than I probably should.
Your jittery forest child,
Moriko
Yusuke finished reading and said to Kurama, "You were right." Then he noticed Kurama's face had completely drained of color.
"Unfortunately." Kurama muttered, pulling the rosebud back out of his hair, twirling it again.
And Yusuke finally made the connection he had previously been unable to make.
"It's you!" Yusuke exclaimed. Kurama looked up at Yusuke, startled by the sudden accusation until Yusuke completed his thought: "Her brother reminded me of someone, but I couldn't for the life of me figure out whom. But it's you."
Kurama relaxed very slightly, a bit uneasy because of Yusuke's declaration. He concealed the rose back in his hair, refolded the letter, and opened the next one.
Ack! I just realized... it's been a while since I did a disclaimer (oops!)... So... of the characters who have been named so far, I only own Moriko. I think there is one other character that I own, who has been mentioned. That's it. And just so you know, the name of Moriko's brother will be revealed next chapter (although, at least three of you have already figured it out, and most everyone else brobably has too!) but whatever!
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