[Repost for Notallis, and a slight bump for Ult, if they're there!]<br/><br/>Kuzuha gingerly picked up the tiny Richard, giving him a sly knowing smile. ‘I shall attempt to set an excellent example for the young ones.’ She mentally assures Milia, and gently places the shrunken man on her shoulder.<br/><br/>“It is most enjoyable to meet you all. Perhaps in the coming days I will be able to see much of your skills around this lovely estate. And you especially, Milia… You are a most gracious hostess.”<br/><br/>(It’s a little hard to focus on any single character here… lemme know if you have a preference for which!)<br/><br/>Kuzuha did indeed find Richard’s wards and family to be quite interesting. She had an appreciation for all kinds of art and entertainment, however casual, and would have to gently ply a performance from the shy Kiri one day. Faust was obviously learning magic in a unique fashion… hopefully Richard’s caution would keep his name from becoming tragically Ironic. Kuzuha knew the danger of knowledge without caution and wisdom well. Hellraiser and Scifer seemed to be his up and coming apprentices…<br/><br/>And though she kept this last thought well hidden… she privately hoped that Kara the kyuubimon would at least prove entertaining to tease. She would behave well tonight, but fiery passion, no matter how naïve or misguided, was always a pleasure to see.<br/><br/>“Richard has already provided me with a lovely dinner, but I would not interrupt your meal if you have yet to eat, or any other routines you have this evening… You did say you have things to do tonight.” Kuzuha says as she steps into the expanded doorway… then the Kuzuhamon hesitates, as if listening to something. Yet even Richard’s sharp senses hear nothing.<br/><br/>“Ah… Richard,” She begins, turning her masked face to the man on her shoulder. “My… helpers ask if they could explore the forest on your grounds. It would be a great favor to me and them: they are fox spirits, restless from so much time in the city. I promise your watchers would be able to track them, and I will instruct them to avoid any areas you wish to keep private. They know their behavior is linked to my own, and they will not breach the hospitality you have offered me.”