For a while there, heâ€™d been resting and thinking of ways to improve his own place of residence and what exactly his plans would be when he arrived back at home. There was an endless amount of things to do and things to tend to. It would be difficult, but surely he would be able to get it done. It was then that heâ€™d heard her enter, but his back was to her so he wasnâ€™t able to see her expression. But, the way that she had spoken made her voice sound like it was filled with a fear. It was a fear that he should be familiar with right now, based on their current circumstance. He couldnâ€™t believe that she actually allowed that thought to cross her mind.<br/><br/>His back to her still, he sighed heavily. It was mostly in disappointment. He couldnâ€™t believe that sheâ€™d actually asked him that question without including herself within the equation. He didnâ€™t like it one bit. â€œMishikoâ€¦it was to my understanding that weâ€™d discussed this. All of what weâ€™ve done so far, I thought you would have had more faith in me. Youâ€™re coming with me and weâ€™re going home. I have things to tend to and matters to adjust.â€ He finally said with a stretch. â€œUnless there were some loose ends you wanted to tie up before we left?â€ Chikage finally turned to her, his brow cocked.<br/><br/>There was no questions asked, that he was going to make sure she would be able to come with him. He was certain. Although earlier, he felt that he had to think about it based on all her feelings that had come to the surface, he felt like she wouldnâ€™t mind coming along. She wanted to be with him right? They had decided that they wouldnâ€™t be torn apart and be mates for as long as they had both shall live, correct? And wasnâ€™t it he who became so jealous of her new suitor that heâ€™d killed him?<br/><br/>Exactly.<br/><br/>It was him. And he did care for her dearly. He would never think to leave her behind. She was his mate and he was his. It was then against the rest of the world if he really thought about it. Nothing would or could stand between the two of them, especially nothing like this ever again. He offered her one of his half smiles and tilted her chin up just for her to look into his eyes. â€œI just donâ€™t want you to worry, alright? Itâ€™s you and me. You are part of my life now and always have been since the day I met you. Iâ€™m not going to leave you here in this village after finding you all this time. And donâ€™t ever question me like that again, especially when it comes to anything pertaining to you, alright?â€<br/><br/>The Oni wanted her to understand how much she meant to him. He wanted her to remember what just happened and everything he had said earlier and what he had just repeated, because he would not repeat himself again. From then on, they were together through everything. He had no plans of leaving her anywhere, he had no plans of going into battle without her, he had no plans of doing anything of the like.