60 years ân done counting //
With his new transfer to the Fenrir Branch, a surge of emotion came about, one that forced his fists to raise in the air and a yell of, âMarie, weâre going to Japan! Pack your things, we shall leave immediately!â to echo throughout the two tiny rooms that were attached to each other. Finally, heâd meet her. He had no clue how long time has passed for her, but for him, itâs been almost sixty years. While he may not love her like he did before, for some reason, he could feel a great excitement overcome him. Even then, she may not be there, the chance of meeting her couldnât make the ogre any happier.Â
Upon arrival, the Branch didnât seem too much different from the Europe Branch, although the individuals all seemed to be very lax as of recently. He was quick to find out that a woman named âAlisaâ was taking on more missions than a normal god eater could handle.  Carrying his child in his arms, a search for this rumored person began. The area wasnât too big, and with the hints that her friends gave him were a nice reassurance that she wouldnât be inside of her room at the moment.Â
Eventually, he reached the den, and the hat that she would wear at all times was in his view. He could feel his heart skip a beat, and there was an uncontrollable grin crossing his face. There was a giddiness not so easily tamed raising from his chest. He was so nervous, he felt anxious. The entire concept of meeting her again was mind blowing for him, all these years and somehow he would speak to her again.
Giving himself a moment to breathe, he began taking a step closer to her until he was able to place a hand on her shoulder. âYouâre Alisa Amiella, correct? I will be working here for the next few months, and since youâre a higher rank.. I thought I should introduce myself! Marie, say hello to her.â Giving indication for the six year old child bundled in his arms to gave her own introduction, a laugh followed as she hid her face into his neck. âSheâs a quiet one, isnât she? This is Marie, and you may call me Kagerou! Itâs a pleasure to meet you.â
   Taxed lids had been engaged in a losing battle, valiantly struggling to remain open despite the heaviness that continued to force them downwards. So unreasonably exhausted, it was truly miraculous that consciousness had remained for this long. Sheer effort and a stubborn will were all that allowed the fatigued soldier to persist, but the inevitable could only be delayed for so long. It was impossible to avoid the consequences of needlessly pushing herself, although this did not mean she wouldnât try for as long as humanely possible.
   This senseless disregard of her well-being had gone without disturbance for an unforeseen amount of time, so much so that it was wholly expected to be ordered back to her quarters at any given moment. What was surprising was for a different sort of interruption to occur, the woman just barely managing to stop herself from jumping at the sudden light pressure that was applied to the bare skin of a shoulder. Slowed thought processes understood the purpose a few passing moments after the introduction had been given, but clarity was not what she received.
   âKa..gerou?â
   Unintended was the befuddled murmur, the open display of surprised recognition even more incidental. Startled, a fragmented memory of another overlapped with the image of the man, the undeniable resemblance in appearances much too jarring. It sent her mind reeling, scrambling to comprehend, determining if the roused memories could be trusted as real or if this was but a delirious fabrication of her sleep-deprived functions.
   As it was, she disguised the confusion and the weariness by mustering forth a genial smile in response to the upfront introduction. âItâs a .. pleasure to meet you, as well. Both of you, that is.â Even as steeped in doubt as she was, it did not do away with an amicable disposition, the pleasantness directed towards them genuine. âAnd donât worry about ranks. Weâre all fighting for the same thing, regardless of a title weâve been given. Whatâs important is that we all get along.âÂ
   Inclining her head a fraction, a soft look befell the child. âRight, Marie?â














