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~Wonder~
She raised her arms above her head, stretching her limbs, enjoying the way the muscles moved and that pleasantness that resulted from this simple action.
Pleasure isn't a luxury Enma Ai allows herself to have. The only exception to this was in the quiet, solitary moments when duty ceased and was replaced with well, a kind of peace.
Today was one of those rarest of days.
Ai sits quietly on the small porch of her home, almost tranquil in her stillness. Ai's guard is lowered, for once. Her features set into an indifferent mask. Although just beneath the ever present coldness, is softness. If someone were to look at her in this moment; they'd likely see a pair of quiet eyes; filled with something akin to happiness.
A presence invades her thoughts; Ai knows immodestly that it is Ichimoku Ren. She doesn't acknowledge his appearance, though she is confused. When days such as these occur, usually her servants would go off and leave her to her own devices. Ai prefers this and wonders why her servant is breaking routine.
Ren approaches hesitantly
"Miss" Ren says quietly as he sits beside her
Ai doesn't bother with a reply, but she nods in Ren's direction
"It's a nice night." Ren says awkwardly.
Ren doesn't know why he's returned here, it's not a usual practice for him. He can bet that Miss Ai is most likely confused as well. Despite this, Ren can't make himself leave. Strangely the quiet presence of his mistress is calming. This thought alone is a contradiction to everything his mistress stands for.
Maybe that's the reason Ren feels as though he is glowed to his spot. .
"Yes" Ai says hesitantly
Ren stays silent for several seconds; from the corner of Ai's eye she notices the occasional glance thrown her way. As the silence thickens Ai is left to consider his motives, but she decides not to question him.
A spell has been casted over them and neither servant nor mistress feels the need to break it.
After what feels like an eternity to both, the silence is broken by an unusually subdued Ren.
"What did you mean the other day, when you spoke of ghosts?"
Ren has never spoken so directly to his mistress before and it sends a shock through him. Her words have plagued him, since the incident happened. Ren's wanted to question his mistress, but is surprised that he has actually done it.
Well he waits for a reply, which he suspects won't come, the air suddenly chills and makes both internally shiver.
"Sorry" Ren apologizes quickly, fearing punishment
Surprisingly, after several minutes a soft voice answers him
"Memories" Enma Ai says in her melodious ever-present monotone, her statement so quiet that if the wind had started, her words would surely have been lost. Again, a strong breeze chills their hallow bones.
Ren watches concerned as his mistress seems to curl into herself. She looks suddenly tired, no not tired, but exhausted.
After several seconds have passed Ren carefully without touching her skin; drapes his jacket across Ai's shoulders.
"I guess it's not that nice of a night after all." Ren says forcing a rare smile
"You might consider going inside Miss, you don't want to catch a cold." Ren's tone is casual so as to avoid any awkwardness.
Thank you" Ai says after a few moments of hesitant silence
"It's my pleasure mistress."
As the sun continues to falsely set, Ren is surprised when, a while later, he feels the slightest weight against his side. He looks down to see that Ai has started to drifted off and in the process has accidentally leaned against him.
Ren dares not move, because for the time being, he is once again in contact with her warmth.
He is once again in contact with her.
AN: Yay for fluff! Kind of? XD
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Mia ^~^