Soul Of The Night [Aina/Kenichi]

A soft grin marked the relentless dragon's features as Aina patted him on the shoulder, offering her point of view towards his words. She was undoubtedly correct. Treating life as a game could certainly lead one down a regrettable path if they weren't careful. He did not wish for there to be any misunderstanding between them. Kenichi knew what he desired out of this life. To encourage others to seek greatness, to cultivate his skills, to stand at the mountaintop of glory with his companions. That was his aim in life. Life was a blessing, something to be cherished until his time finally came to pass on. That was his universal truth.


"Sound advice. I don't particularly wish to treat it as a game. It isn't any fun if I'm not living in the moment and savoring the memories that I experience. In this, I believe you needn't worry about me too much. In fact, sharing a night under a full moon with a lovely woman by my side, speaking on the philosophies of fate and life in general - is something I won't soon forget," he quipped, a playful grin radiant in his bright futures.

Playful flirting aside, he knew exactly what Aina meant to imply. Live in the moment. He agreed with that notion as well as anybody. He understood her words and certainly took them to heart. She posed another question, though this one, compared to the others, was far more simple to answer.

"Well, solitude in the mountains is something I've grown accustomed to over the years. I find that meditation and isolation away from the public can be quite the remedy for an unsteady spirit, giving your thoughts an ideal sense of balance. A measure of peace and quiet is good for the soul, no? Those are the moments where you can truly find your best thoughts. What about you, what brought you out here, Aina?"

"Of course it does, though I wouldn't have made such a comment if it weren't true, Aina."

Maintaining his bright smile, Kenichi chuckled at Aina taking his flirtatious words in stride. He hadn't exactly set out a map of how his night would unfold, but spending it with a woman as beautiful as she was inquisitive was a welcome reprieve. It was better than isolation. Two people sharing ideas about their path moving forward, contemplating their approach towards the future.

His soul felt enlivened, challenged to pursue his endeavors with poise now. He knew so little about her, but her words seemed to come from a place of experience. He wondered if he ought to pose a question about that, but he held no desire in pressing his nose into her business unless she desired to relay such information on her own. He erred on the side of caution, listening to her with fond curiosity glowing in his amber eyes.

She wasn't wrong in her assertion of sharing company even if one embraced isolation. He was a man who wore his friendly disposition on his sleeves. His charisma certainly made him an approachable man. Gazing out towards the city, Kenichi nodded his head. Perhaps it was best to enjoy the city. He didn't particularly wish to fight a mass of hollows tonight. He wanted to live in this moment, continue listening to her advice, her experiences, enjoying this night for what it was worth.

"Fate does indeed work in mysterious ways. I certainly didn't expect to cross paths with someone with such a wise mind about them. That makes this moment even more special in my eyes. A remarkable chain of events transpired here, and It definitely fills my heart with joy to know I was able to help someone out, but gain so much more in return. Perhaps I ought to leave my soul open to the world even more now."

He'd look towards the city once more, rising up from the ground, casting a curious gaze towards Aina. He was could use a bite to eat, now that it crossed his mind. A visit to the city would certainly add to the mysticism of this fated night than remaining here, where they might well risk the return of that score of hollows that antagonized her earlier.

"Well, you've convinced me, Aina. Let us make our way to the city. Might I carry you again or do you wish to walk on your own?" A question of jest. There was no particularly urgency to it. However they got there didn't really matter to him. The bright lights were becoming all the more enticing by the moment.

"Ah, say no more. Food and drink are but music to my ears. The promise of enjoying the event with a beautiful woman filled with her fair share of wisdom makes it all the better," Kenichi remarked, a bright grin offered in Aina's direction. He wasn't a difficult man to please, truth be told. Offering him food and drink was equivalent to reeling a fish in with pinpoint accuracy. It didn't require much. HIs excitement was rapidly growing at heading into the brightly-lit city. Turning towards her entirely, Kenichi stretched his arms out, walking over towards her.

He tilted his head in curiosity. He didn't particularly know how to quantify her durability, though he highly doubted he'd drop the woman at all. Kenichi was strong enough of body and frame that he wouldn't even humor the possibility. It was simply wondering about her strength and capability as a whole, if she possessed such attributes at all. Chuckling softly, he would once again envelope the woman into a princess carry, gazing towards the city.

"Don't worry. I'll see to it that my new friend's transport is a safe one. Now boarding, the Kenichi express. Make sure to fasten in your seatbelt. There'll be a little bit of turbulence, but things should go quite smoothly during the flight."

Engaging in some lighthearted humor, Kenichi bent down ever so slightly, propelling himself forward through the momentum of his knees and his feet, leaping from each slope on the mountain until the city grew ever closer. His initial leaps would lead them to the city as he landed on one of the buildings.

Gazing at the center area, Kenichi would gaze towards Aina to make sure she wasn't overwhelmed. Short observations complete, he would take a mightier leap this time, catapulting himself through the air. It was a sensation that would likely feel akin to flying for the two of them. He couldn't help but to offer a comment during their airborne flight.

"Enjoying the view from here, Aina? Hold tight. We're nearly there."

Eyeing the center of the city, Kenichi would brace himself, maneuvering his body enough to ensure a safe landing. His feet would land softly on the ground, the woman in pale dress held safely within his arms. Setting her down, Kenichi would flash a wink and grin before his eyes went towards their surroundings.

"And here we are. Now, I'll follow your lead."

The visible joy in Aina's smile during their airborne flight was a fine sight to behold. Kenichi wondered. Could she fly? Did she possess any supernatural abilities? There was a miasma surrounding her body that stood out like a sore thumb, something potent enough for a host of hollows to crowd and surround her. She was wise, but seemed equally enthralled with the idea of experiencing each aspect life could offer to her sensibilities. Kenichi tended to attribute wisdom with stoicism, but there was nothing but playfulness and mirth in the way she conducted herself, as if her own excitement seemed to grow once they landed into the city. He could hardly contain a chuckle at her quips about their "flight.". Bowing somewhat humorously, Kenichi offered one more humorous comment to conclude their witty exchange.

"Thank you for the feedback, Miss Aina. Feel free to fly with us again in the future."

Chuckling softly, Kenichi would look towards the bar, nodding his head. He would walk beside her, following her general direction as they made their way towards the establishment. Come to think of it, had he ever tried Italian cuisine? He was certainly curious to see what type of meals and drinks they would provide? He had heard stories of Italy, of how it held an air of romance for those who eagerly desired to fall in love.

"A table already, huh? You work fast. It'll be nice to enjoy the view of the moon again."

The audible belly rumble was quite adorable, the nervous laugh equally so. He could certainly relate. Fighting tooth and nail with those mindless beasts had worked up an appetite on his end, too. She wasted no time when the waiter arrived, placing in several orders in rapid succession. Kenichi gazed at the woman in awe, laughing heartily as the waiter turned towards him. To be sure, he was far from familiar with Italian food.

There was no real reason not for him to order the same as she did. Although, he was curious. He wished to know how two dishes tasted compared to what he had. Spaghetti and Pizza. Simplistic, but he cared little for the choices. He was a simple man. Thus, on top of asking for everything she requested, he placed in his own request to have pizza and spaghetti.

"Honestly... this might be the first time I'm eating authentic Italian food. However, pigging out is what I'm all about, so I'll take what you're having! And.. on top of that, I'd like to try the pizza and spaghetti here. Hell, give me anything on the menu you guys think are good!" He'd turn to the waiter, patting him on the shoulder, grinning brightly as he placed his order in.

"I wonder how much you intend to eat. Where I'm from, I tend to leave a stack of several plates wherever I go. It is nice to see one with an appetite as voracious as my own," he quipped lightheartedly. It really was fun to see a woman so carefree in her environment, so honest with her emotion.