2nd Tail - Original Recipe Kitsune

[whatthefoxsay]

Kira could be thankful that when she ended up in the forest, she had her katana with her. Maybe she would have been able to defend herself without it, but she didn't want to think about having to try.

On the first day, she spends most of her time keeping her distance from others, confused by how some of them seem inclined to steer clear of her in turn. By the second day she's to encounter Allison, and with a better understanding of what's going on, she spends the rest of her time trying to search for other benevolent souls and protect them. When she encounters people she believes are good or in need of protection, Kira teaches them a kanji that they can use to indicate they have been in contact with her.

When necessary she tries to pretend she's the nogitsune. She doesn't want to hurt - she hates the idea of having to kill - but she's prepared to defend herself if she has to. When she can, she runs unless forced to fight. She just wants to make it through however long it'll take to get safely back to the barge.

Comments

[whatthefoxsay]

[The casual way in which Abigail addresses her makes Kira think this version of her believes she is the nogitsune. She adjusts accordingly. Kira may believe she's a lousy liar, but kitsune are tricksters. And this is just another trick.

She too leans against a tree, folding her arms in front of her, one hand always close to the hilt of her katana. She affects a bored tone.]

I'm finding this all very dull. Everyone racing around in a hurry. Nobody's taking their time about things. That's when it's best.

[versusnurture]

I am.

[She gives Kira a bit of an offended look. Like, what do you take me for.]

Just because other people don't take pride in their work . . .

[whatthefoxsay]

[There's a sigh, and a roll of her eyes. That's what the nogitsune would do, right?]

Present company except. Of course.

[versusnurture]

Of course.

[She grins, a little smug.]

So are you hungry?

[whatthefoxsay]

[There's a faint smile.]

No one's broken their promises. Yet. I can manage until someone suitable comes along.

[versusnurture]

Managing shouldn't be good enough.

[whatthefoxsay]

Excess is dangerous if discipline isn't managed first.