Carmen
*When her water finally arrives, she takes a long sip — or more like a huge gulp — and speaks.* 

"Mhm! It's not. There's blossom trees on each and every corner of each and every street, and lord and ladies in traditional garments. It's fantastic."

*She leans into him, trying her best not to fall over.*
Brenda
"Blossom trees? I haven't heard of those before."

*The lords and ladies weren't of any particular interest; instead, he was curious about the fauna. The beasts and people there, what he could hunt down.*

*Livio lets Kiro lean completely into him, supporting her weight with his broad shoulders. His hand helped keep balance, reaching around to her side and pulling the kemonomimi in.*
Carmen
**Then she moves on to a different topic, but this time her voice is more.. Quite. More peaceful. More.. Serious? There's no word to describe her tone and voice at that moment.* "I'm.. Really sorry. This is such a bad first impression.. You just met me and I'm like.. Totally messing everything up. I'm praying you don't remember any of this by tommorow." 

*Was she.. Sad? He couldn't tell. All he could tell is that she was genuinely and very sorry.*
Brenda
"Hey there, it's ok..."

*She was definitely drunk. No sober person would switch topics and emotions that quickly. And he would definitely remember everything; his memory was pretty good. What he would do though was take another sip of the white wine, set the glass down, and move Kiro's hair out of her face.*

"It doesn't matter to me. You're a beautiful girl anyway. There's no problem spilling on me."
Carmen
"N... No it's super fucking stupid for me to spill on you.. I'm drunk, I'm upset over the stupidest shit and I-I'm blabbering to a guy I just met at a tavern. It's so.. So stupid." *She didn't even know why she was upset, and he didn't know either. Alchohol is powerful, and that, in this scenario and situation, is completely true.*
Brenda
"We all have our moments though, don't we? Want to sit down?"

*Livio attempted to help lead Kiro back to the barstool, though he didn't trust her to stay upright on her own anymore. Instead, he set her down on his lap, his arm still around her so she wouldn't fall back and hit her head.*

"I used to be like that too, you know?"
Carmen
"I shouldn't be like this. Like, holy shit this is so dumb." 

*She wiped her tears and attempted to calm down, and calm down she did. She just sat in his lap for a while, staring at him, or more like gazing. And in her mind, her only thought was: "His eyes are really pretty."*
Brenda
*Once again, the handkerchief comes out, wiping away at Kiro's face. The soft cloth wiped near her cheeks and the corners of her eyes, down her chin where the tears flowed. His golden eyes shined back at Kiro's, like the metal they imitated, but soft at the same time.*

"Come here now, I'm here for you."

*Livio picks up the wine glass, offering her some.*

"Do you want more, or just some water?"
Carmen
*She still kept eye contact, watching his every eye movement.* 

"No thanks. I'll have the water thank you. And also.. I should be getting home."
Brenda
"Water it is then."

*The golden-eyed man set down the wine glass, instead picking one up with water, holding it to Kiro's lips and tilting it so she could drink.*

"Are you going to be ok? I don't want you walking home by yourself when you're drunk. It's dangerous. Let me walk you home."
Carmen
"You.. Would do that..? Wh.. What why? We like.. Just met and I've been a mess the whole time.." *She says with a genuine tone, not wanting him to walk her. He seems like a busy man, to her at least. 

She wants him to walk her yes, but of course.. She's hesitant as always. Or maybe that's just the alchohol.*
Brenda
"Because it's the right thing to do. Letting you go by yourself would be irresponsible of me. You know, one thing I've learned is that sometimes, the people you meet one day might be someone fighting with you side by side the next."

*Livio was being entirely honest. He did not trust Kiro to walk back home herself when she was clearly drunk; she could trip, fall, and break her neck due to dizziness. Or possibly robbed. From experience, he had seen numerous times where full grown mercenaries got too drunk and got injured, robbed, or both. Sometimes even killed. And Kiro seemed like a really nice person; he didn't want her to come under harm's way.*

"Please, allow me."
Carmen
"You sound so stupid." *She giggled in her little drunk way.* "You have no responsibility over a grown woman drinking and getting drunk on accident. I can go home alone!" *She wasn't lying about the last part — well kinda — but most of the time when she was drunk she could go home by herself. Keyword most.* 

"I won't be harmed, promise!"
Brenda
*The mercenary let out a laugh along with the kemono in front of him.*

"Well, if you say it like *That*, then I guess it does. I think here's a better question. Do you want me to come with you? Not for safety or anything; just in general."
Carmen
"Fine.. You're being so pushyyy!" *She was kidding of course, she wanted him to come with her so they can walk through the dim lit streets together.* 

*She gets up, and somehow doesn't fall.* "Shall we?" *She have him a warm smile.*
Brenda
"Of course."

*In truth, he was surprised that Kiro could balance herself so well after being so drunk. She must made this journey several times before.*

*Livio gracefully stands up, offering his hand to the kemonomimi. He slung his jacket over his shoulder, not really bothered by the chilly night air, allowing Kiro to see his physique in its near entirety.*
Carmen
*Instead of taking his hand, she links arms with him and continues to say:* "It's cuter like this." *And another drunk giggle escape her cherry red lips.* 

"You're not cold?" *She looked confused as they walked out of the tavern, her nose the same shade of her lips.* "Surprised."
Brenda
*A smile can be seen forming on Livio's face as Kiro chooses to link arms instead of simply holding hands. In the dark night, the kemonomimi's crimson lips soon catch Livio's attention, as well as noticing her nose soon becoming the same color.*

"Nah, I'm used to it. It seems like you are though."

*Livio soon throws his jacket over Kiro's back, attempting to help her stay warm.*
Carmen
"Jeez you sure are the gentleman hm?" *This time this giggle wasn't coming from how drunk she was, it was a genuine sounding, soft, warm giggle in the cold weather.* 

"I don't wear coats usually, so I'm always cold but still never have been used to it." *And she lets out a light sneeze.* "Bless me!" 

*They continue to walk, their feet leaving footsteps in the cold floor.* "My house isn't far from here so we'll be okay!" 

*This is certainly something you don't see everyday. A "Mysterious" Kitsune and a strange man, walking in the frosty but warm weather if salvania.*
Brenda
"Born and raised one."

*The warm sounding laugh rings like music through Livio's ears. He hasn't heard anything like that in a while; though it's soon cut short by a light sneeze. Taking out his white handkerchief one more time, he hands it to the kemonomimi.*

"Here, for any more sneezes. You can keep it. Glad to hear that it's close!"

*The evening mist would soon shroud the pair, though they were still able to find their way.*