Long Overdue Meeting [Natsumi]

[Kiriha Kyuuseishu]

Kiriha smiled, "Welcome to the Rider Army, then," he said, rising and holding his hand out to her.

[Natsumi Sonozaki]

She shook his hand, and stared into his eyes for a moment before nodding. "So that's what it's called...its appropriate I suppose. Thank you." she said..."I wonder what Rider I am."

[Kiriha Kyuuseishu]

"We'll find out soon," Kiriha said to her, "If you wouldn't mind, I'd like to get some rest after the last few days of fighting. In the morning?" he asked, referring to the morning they could try to figure out what Rider she was.

[Natsumi Sonozaki]

"Of course." She said, nodding as Kiba had fallen asleep in the chair. "You can take the couch...since there's only one bedroom here." she said, locking the door. "If you need anything, just let me know." Then she turned on her heel and went into the bedroom, closing the door.

[Kiriha Kyuuseishu]

He almost wanted to say "I need you". Why would he want to say that? What was it about this woman that was causing him to act and think this way? He wasn't interested in anything romantic. He wasn't interested in anything at all, other than destroying SHOCKER and the wellbeing of his comrades and friends.

He laid down on the couch, pulling his shirt and vest off and removing his boots. He lay there for a while, before finally falling to sleep.

[Natsumi Sonozaki]

Natsumi sighed a bit before going to bed...her injury had healed but she had to be more careful...

-----Next Day----

Around 8am that time, Natsumi stirred in bed, and got up, stretching her nightgown-clad form, before getting properly dressed in her brown knee high boots, blue jeans, black belt, white t-shirt and brown leather jacket. Then she opened the bedroom door to see in the other room...

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[Kiriha Kyuuseishu]

Kiriha was still sleeping, due to how tired he was from fighting Hopper 2 twice in two days. When he heard her open the door, he sat up, aware now that he had fallen asleep without a pillow or blanket to comfort or warm him. He stood up, realizing he was shirtless, then reached down for his pink shirt from the previous day until he got to his bag.

[Natsumi Sonozaki]

Natsumi's eyes fell on him and silently admired what she saw before snapping herself out of it and handing him his pink shirt, his hand going on top of hers as they had both gone for it, "Sorry...I should have gotten you a pillow or something." she said as she looked at him, moving the shirt towards him a little.

[Kiriha Kyuuseishu]

"It's fine, I'm used to rougher nights like that," he said, pulling his shirt on, but leaving the buttons undone. It covered enough of him as it was, "My night was fine, don't worry."

[Natsumi Sonozaki]

"Alright, if you say so." Natsumi said as she wasn't convinced before going to the kitchen which was still in his view, looking for something she could fix.

[Kiriha Kyuuseishu]

Kiriha walked to the chair, "Kiba, you awake?" he questioned, crouching down.

[Natsumi Sonozaki]

"Yeah." Kiba said, his eyes remaining closed, "It is interesting being able to know what's going on just from scent and feelings.." he mused

While Natsumi found something she could heat up, and started doing so.

[Kiriha Kyuuseishu]

"I know what you mean," Kiriha replied, "Though my enhanced senses aren't as strong as yours."

[Natsumi Sonozaki]

"True enough. You know, I'm glad she joined..and didn't take offense to you calling her -chan." Kiba said, opening one eye to look at Kiriha

Natsumi continues working in the kitchen, not hearing what the two are talking about.

[Kiriha Kyuuseishu]

"You know what she calls me?" he questioned, "She called me 'Kiri-kun'. I figure we're even, now."