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@deadseeing
The same kinshi familiars that Hinoka had sent out to deliver the banquet invitations now carried a different message.
I’ll get right to the point - I’d like to discuss an alliance. If you’re interested, meet me at Ryuudou Temple tomorrow an hour before midnight. I’ll have no one with me other than my Servant, and you’re free to inspect the temple in the daytime. –Hinoka
She was transparent about her intentions. Tying the message onto the leg of the small bird, she sent the kinshi on its way.
Hinoka now waited at the entrance of the empty temple. She had a feeling Raine would come. The night air felt crisp and she felt energized despite the late hour. She couldn’t stand still so she paced back and forth. Call it instinct, but she felt Raine was trustworthy. She had been drawn to Raine and her siblings, perhaps because they reminded Hinoka of her own, and since they’d spoken at the banquet, Hinoka had wanted her as an ally.
As a precautionary measure, they had sent a familiar or two to inspect the premises just in case during the day. Her older sister had her reservations, while her Father and elder brother looked forward to meeting with the Hoshido Master. They may become a powerful asset, Raine recalls her Father muse in his study. Young she may, that girl has room for potential despite the sparse training. She calls him chuckle to himself, then smile condescendingly, just don’t get attached though, who knows what may happen?
Miss Hinoka has a family, three other siblings, if Raine can afford she’ll try her hardest to keep Father away from them.
Laurent accompanied her from a safe distance away, while her elder brother was keeping company to her Father at their base of operations. She has brought Saber, as well, who she requested to stay in spirit form for now. Upon climbing the top step to the Temple, she reaches the entrance and catches her breath. Spotting the red familiar blur, she breathes out a sigh and power walks over.
“Good evening, Miss Hinoka.” The young girl greets when she approaches.
She shyly wrings her hands in front of her, contemplating what to say. “A fine night to meet, is it not?” She glances behind her then returns her attention toward the older girl, “will we be continuing our discussion inside...?”
