EE6 Paint Party III (Crane quarters)

[Asahina Sakura]

"I think... with proper care and tending, it could thrive anywhere, as long as Seppun-sama's radiance is nearby."

[Seppun Urusai]

"I'm...new to thoughts of such husbandry," Urusai says. "What might be recommended for that tending?"

[Asahina Sakura]

She gave a light laugh and shook her head, "I don't know." She thought for a moment. "Something to discover together?"

[Seppun Urusai]

"Then perhaps we should seek advice for how to proceed," Urusai suggests. "Tomorrow, perhaps?"

[Asahina Sakura]

She nodded slowly at that, as a small smile crossed her lips before she reached to the table, just past the Imperial- to pick up the winners box of 4 monaka.

She lingered for just a moment before righting herself and holding the box out to him with both hands.
"I suppose this is yours?" It wasn't really a question.

[Seppun Urusai]

"I would be pleased to share them with you," Urusai offers. "Among other things."

He once again caresses--and yes, it is a caress, and a slow one--her hands as his own rise to accept the box.

[Asahina Sakura]

Her breath catches slightly, "I'd um. Like that. Very much." She affirmed, searching his features as they stood closer than they'd been to one another yet.

[Seppun Urusai]

Seeing her regard, he smiles--warmly and openly, seeing no others present.

His hands still rest atop hers.

[Asahina Sakura]

She makes no attempt to free her hands or end the moment, happy where they are.

[Seppun Urusai]

The voice in Urusai's mind says to kiss her.

Here, Uncle?

Yes!

So he leans in. He's seen it done, of course, because youths are youths even among the Seppun, but he himself, ah!, he has done no such thing.

But he is willing to learn.

[Asahina Sakura]

The kiss they share is soft and all too brief, a first for her as well. When Sakura takes the smallest step back, she wears a shy smile. Releasing the box, she awkwardly tucks a lock of white hair behind one ear, and looks back to the Seppun once more, smile growing.
"Um. Maybe it's best to be mindful?"

[Seppun Urusai]

"Well, um," and Urusai coughs, box in hand. "You're right, of course."

He takes a step back, bows--and grins as he rises. "For now, at least. But maybe not for long?"

[Asahina Sakura]

She giggled softly. "I'd like that too."