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[ Yes... Setsuna does just that!! As he listens to her generous explanation, he consumes the bread quietly. By the time she finishes talking, he manages to swallow the food. ]

Well wishes?

[ Duty of a married woman? He can't grasp the concept right away... He still looks confused, but at least he kind of gets it now. Kind of. He's trying to piece out the logic, and comes up with the conclusion that she probably means wishes in romance. Maybe...?

Oh. If this is really the case, then he feels bad now!! Especially as... she looks so young, he can't possibly take something from her. ]

Wait... You need this more than I do.

[Wishes in romance and maybe lots of sons in the future, you know, that sort of thing. ~~bcus daughters turn into fox spirits and die tragic deaths at the hands of humanity.~~

Tamamo blinks a little when he tries to pass it back. He's right, technically, and Tamamo appreciates the intent. BUT.]

Oh, how sweet of you! But, it's no trouble on me. [If Setsuna is in his hero uniform and Tamamo can recognize it, she'll say: After all, we're both newcomers to this land, so we should help out each other!

If not, she'll say: Oh, but while I'm new to this land, that doesn't make me exempt from celebrating tradition.]

[ ~~gently grips tamamo's shoulders...~~

Setsuna is indeed wearing his Hero uniform, and his eyes soften at her reason. She's so young~~-looking~~, yet her heart doesn't show fear regarding their whole situation. Instead, she's staying positive and doing her best... Including thinking about the sake of others.

He wonders if this is her method of coping to stay strong. Either way, he wants to support her. So he offers the red envelope back. ]

... Thank you, I shall accept your sentiments. In exchange, will you accept this?

[ Setsuna wants to help her out as well, so this is the best way for him to do so within this situation. ]

[She's not this generous all the time, but, well-- Hakuno's taught her a few things. About charity without expecting anything back, generosity for no reason other than generosity itself. It's like a strange fairytale dream, and she knows she won't ever get any returns for such things, yet she does it anyway.

So, when Setsuna pushes it back ~~and words his reasoning a lot better than Lord Light~~, Tamamo blinks.

And then she almost laughs, but decides to choke it back.]

Hmhmhm~! Very well, then. Of course, I won't spend a generous gift frivolously. [She takes her red envelope back, deciding to honor what Setsuna implies-- or at least, try to honor it.] My, I've grown so unused to polite boys these days. I can already tell you'll be a fine Hero!

[In actuality, his roundabout way of trying to convince Tamamo to do something by using her own reasoning against her really reminds her of Hakuno.]

No...

[ He means "no" to being a Hero... Setsuna still can't get used to being called that. He know that he's far from one. However, he doesn't really argue about it and instead focuses his attention to another thing she said. ]

Why is it that you speak as if you are older?

[ He's trying to word this as polite as he can. He can't really find any other way to say it other than be blunt, though. She doesn't know his age, but she seems adamant about it. ]

[Tamamo doesn't think much about the 'no', only tilting her head at the other question.] Oh, yes! I suppose I must've fooled quite a few with my dashingly youthful appearance. Fu, fu, fu... [She grins from ear to ear, before POINTING OUT TO THE SKY DRAMATICALLY.]

As a splinter off the sun goddess Amaterasu, I have lived as a being in the Celestial caves for much longer than my tango with humanity! [WHAT GRAND LANGUAGE.] Even now, without my powers of old, I have heard the cries of help from this land, and I will answer them! Whatever war this world might hold, we shall end it in victory!

[WHERE THE HELL DID THAT SPEECH COME FROM]

...So, yes! I am older than I look.

[ Her high energy is admirable, at least. She'll most likely need it for the near future. Setsuna watches her every gesture as he listens, remaining with his curious expression. The first part of her statement had him confused. ... So did the second part. And the third.

HER ENTIRE SPEECH BASICALLY. He only manages to understand the very last part, which thankfully answers his question. He blinks once before... trying to nod. As if he understood, when he really didn't. But he'll accept her answer. ]

I... see.

[ He doesn't get it, but at least he gets that she's some sort of ancient. Is it rude to ask for a lady's age? Yes, but he doesn't know any better. ??? SOCIAL NORMS ??? ]

Then... may I ask on how old you are, exactly?

[Tamamo continues smiling... and smiling... then her face falls almost dramatically a few seconds later.]

That's private.

[A-ah.]

All you need to know is that I'm still full of feminine charm and youthful ardor! 'To hell with the concept of age', I say! It only adds an arbitrary number which men use to devalue women! [SUDDENLY, SHE'S GETTING SO HEATED ABOUT THIS.] ...Unless, of course, you're into older women. That would be the only reason you want to ask for their age.

[OH MY GOD... SPARE HIM, TAMAMO.]

[ Whoa...!! Setsuna instantly flinches upon seeing the girl's 360 degrees expression shift. He's shortly once again forced to listen to another mini-speech, this time about women's age. On the bright side, this will teach him not to ask about it next time.

Don't spare him, though. He deserves it for being an idiot. ... Ah, but he's literally not spared with the last comment. He can't deny it, but he'll never affirm it either. It's a Long Story. ]

Um... S, sorry.

[ IT'S TIME TO DISTRACT THIS ANGRY GIRL. So Setsuna quickly offers her an apple from his grocery bag. Please accept his offering as an apology!! ]

[An apple... is this symbolism.

But she doesn't seem to care about that, simply accepting the apple and CHOMPING INTO IT. FEROCIOUSLY. Delicious. (Her fox teeth are terrifying.)] Oh, I suppose I can forgive a young boy. ...Just don't do it again.

[EVER]

And where did you get these apples? They're so big and round! [A CHANGE IN TOPIC, TOO. It's better than nothing.] Perfect for making apple pies.

There is a nearby fruit stall, they are offering a sale due to the festival.

[ It's just his favorite fruit. Isn't it nice, sharing his favorite. ;u;

Ah, but now Setsuna's eyes widen for the xth time today. He didn't fail to catch sight of her sharp teeth... H-How is that possible!? Come to think of it, she does have large fox ears... Wait, are they real!!?

His curious eyes stare, looking at the girl as if she's a rare sighting. To be fair, he's never encountered anyone like her. ]

... Your ears.

[ THEY'RE SO FLUFFY... He wants to touch them. But he doesn't, out of respect. ]

[Her ears fold, before raising up upon being pointed out.]

Yes, my ears. They're the ones at the top. [THEY TWITCH, THEY REALLY DO. Since Tamamo is 163cm, he might be able to easily touch them if he wants to.] What? You've never seen a cute fox girl like me before? Oh, I know my fluffy bits are very enticing to touch.

[Is that permission?! IS SHE GIVING PERMISSION.]

[ THEY'RE... REAL. The disbelief across his face couldn't be more evident. It's like watching gigantic cat ears in action... In this case, fox ears.

Since she said something like that, Setsuna will take it as an invitation. He's hesitant at first, but he really wants to feel it!! No one understands, he's from a world filled with gigantic robots... He can't contain himself at actually seeing the legendary, lethal fuwa-fuwa!! ]

I... have not. This is... my first time.

[ HERE HE GOES. He carefully reaches a hand out, slowly, slowly... Until he meekly touches one soft part...!! ]

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[It's soft... and she lets him touch it...!!]

Pfft.

[Is she laughing.

Yes, she's indeed laughing under her breath. In any case, she bends her knees a little, letting him pet more. Funnily enough, with how mana transfer works, they'll be feeling more energized at the end of the experience, even if Tamamo's just laughing right now. THE FUWA-FUWA IS POWERFUL... AND SHE WIELDS IT ALL.]

[ This is dangerous. Setsuna has completely fallen for its fluffy charm, unable to handle everything about this. It's soft, it's warm, it's... cute. He catches her muffling her laugh, wondering if it tickles. It probably does...

She doesn't seem to mind though, especially when she bends. Does it actually feel nice? That question is answered shortly when she starts laughing happily. He decides to innocently pet it a while more, as if one would do to a kitten or a puppy. ]

Oh...

[ Wait, he's getting too into this. It really is dangerous!! Once he realizes this, he stops and steps back again. Though now, he's left wondering what she is. She surely isn't human. ]

Sorry. This is really the first time for me...

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i'm sorry, i lost my icon keywords so the earlier tags are ruined ;;

IT OK I DO THAT ALL THE TIME

GENEROUS QUEEN

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