#asksirkandai

[sirkandai]

*Kandai returns home, a little worse for wear. His shirt clings to his skin, soaked through with anxious sweat. He walks through the halls ignoring the stares from Shuna’s girls and guards and his own servants. He never actually expected all of them to see him like this, but right now it can’t be helped can it?

Down the hall, to the left, at the very end. He opens the door to his room, not expecting to see @ask-shuna. She couldn’t have been waiting for him could she?

No he’s back early, which she wouldn’t have known. He looks at her and manages a smile. He’s not nearly as empty this time as in times past, so maybe, maybe he can actually do it now?*

[ask-shuna]

I see you Kandai.

You might've had the decency to tell me you've made an account.

[sirkandai]

*Kandai takes one last look around his lab, everything is in order. Every piece ready to move when necessary. The dolls all function exactly as he hoped. No one can tell they aren’t the real thing. Except for the screams. He couldn’t find a way to copy the screams in the lab, so those are real. Those hurt.

He closes his eyes and opens them after a deep breath, turns from the room and out to gather his things for the journey.*

[sirkandai]

*Having found a room for the night, one of the nicest of course, Kandai settles on the bed and turns on the television seeking a distraction.

What appears is a late night advertising program, mostly for demon escorts, which is decidedly NOT distracting.

Thankfully his communicator buzzes.*

*Also not helpful.*

No, @slaversofmakai She’s with a... client. I’ll keep you updated, but I would appreciate it if I only here from you when I contact you.

*He slams his phone on the bed. He doesn’t need them checking up on him, keeping up the ruse was hard enough without constantly keeping them updated.

Kandai switches off the TV and decides instead to lay in bed wondering what, if anything, it means that Shuna was with Lord Mukuro, the King of Alaric...*

[sirkandai]

*smiles warmly at @sirkandai *

Thank you, darling.

[sirkandai]

*Kandai wanders down the hall out to his private courtyard. He sits on the grass, staring up at the sky.*

Why did I do that? Say those things? Give her the ring? She’s never going to say yes, and now all I’ve done is probably drive her away!!

Nothing is going right... Not my work amongst the slavers, not my partnership with Shuna...

After 100 years I’m still saying the wrong things...

There’s only one thing for it. After the Gala, I have to bring her the girl.

[sirkandai]

*It’s much later than expected when he finally arrives at the castle. Being a noble of some reknown in Makai, his ruthlessness being known far and wide, Kandai is escorted inside Toushin Raizen’s castle almost immediately.

He turns to the Monk who let him in.*

Would you tell me where I can find Lady Shuna? I heard she was ... visiting?

*The monk eyes him suspiciously.*

Monk: I am not at liberty to say. We’ve been dealing with something of a crises lately, so our guests names and locations will remain confidential.

*The monk walks off leaving Kandai to explore the castle, when he sees an ice maiden scurrying down the halls. A bit odd to see here, but...*

Excuse me, maid. *He calls out to @ask-yukina* Can you tell me where to find Lady Shuna? It is imperative that I find her as soon as possible.

[sirkandai]

My Darling, Bolster your defences and keep yourself safe. There are dark things brewing in Makai. The Blood Sisters are back and threatening a war. I'm safe and I'll see you soon. XOXO -Shuna

I heard rumblings of a plot, but the Blood Sisters? After everything that happened last time, their return is not a good omen.

My defenses are secure, and I believe you are safe. But please, @ask-shuna, my love, remain that way. It would not do to have our plans ruined by those poor girls.