Kuoh.
It had been two days since my visit to the Underworld, and now I was in a small coffee shop with Gabi and Gabriel. The girl was definitely enjoying having me feed her in my lap, while Gabriel was fidgeting and looking awkward and embarrassed still, to say the least.
Rias and her entourage had just left for Kyoto yesterday, which meant that events involving Kunou and Yasaka would begin very soon. Fox should have been kidnapped by now, but for some reason no one had contacted me yet. And that was rather strange. However, even though I could have gone there myself now, something told me that I should have waited for news. For now...
- "Gabriel-san," I called out to her.
- "Yes, Romani-san?"
- "It's been quite some time, and I still haven't asked how you feel about the situation with Gabi. Given your unchanged behavior, you're definitely concerned about it."
In theory, I was relatively indifferent to how she felt about it, but it would still be rather rude not to ask her about it. To be honest, I didn't consider Gabi my daughter, but rather a little sister who enjoyed being pampered. Gabriel, on the other hand, was apparently really worried about looking at it from a mother's perspective, even though she wasn't.
- "It's... Well... I've often thought about what it means to be a mother and how she should act, and now that I'm faced with all of this... I'm having a really hard time getting used to the idea. Sera and the others already think I'm Gabi's mother, but it's not true, and so I don't know how I should act."
I grinned.
Well, that was what I needed to prove. It wasn't the role of mother that confused her, but the legitimacy of that role. After all, Gabriel was extremely pure and innocent, and such circumstances could be considered deceitful.
- "Mou... Do you think that's funny?" she pouted.
- "In fact, I think your worries are unnecessary. You and Gabi are sisters, and in human society it's quite common for older siblings to take on the role of parents. Why don't you do the same?"
- "Is that right?"
- "Uh-huh. When parents are usually busy at work or whatever, the child's company is mostly kept by the older kids. So, you don't have to stress about it too much."
- "But... How will the father feel about it? Aren't I committing a sin by deceiving others then?"
- "Oh? I wouldn't say that. It wouldn't be deception, but misconception and misunderstanding. And while it might be considered your fault, it's actually a bit of a misunderstanding. They're the ones who didn't ask about the truth, so it's okay, because there's no harm done," I shrugged, "It's your choice, though. I just want you to hear an objective point of view."
- "It's... complicated... And thank you for helping me, Romani-san," Gabriel smiled.
- "Not at all. It's not help, but rather advice," I said, "After all, we are far from being called a couple, much less lovers. I hope you'll understand what I'm saying."
Not even Tia and Morgan had succeeded in the latter, let alone the rest of us. However, it was more a question of when Rizevim would try to rape me than anything else. And by the way, I hadn't seen her in a while.
- "B-but of course," she stammered and blushed, then lowered her head, "B-but you know, I wouldn't mind being yours..."
- "It's too early for that," I interrupted her gently, to which Gabriel, of course, pouted, "I suggest we just be friends first and see what happens. Besides, I doubt you have anyone better."
- "No, I'm fine with that," she chuckled, clearly more relaxed, "You're kind and sensitive, and that's why I like you. Also, your father favors you, even if you call yourself not the best example of a man. That's saying a lot, Romani-san."
- "If I was given money every time I heard that, I could buy up the entire Underworld and Earth," I rolled my eyes and Gabriel laughed, "Anyway, why not take the first step, Gabriel-san?"
- "Well..." she hesitated and glanced at Gabi, who answered her the same and tilted her head sideways, "Gabi... Can I..."
At this the girl glanced at me and, receiving a shrug, got off my lap and walked over to Gabriel. They looked at each other briefly and then the seraphim held out her arms to Gabi, which she calmly accepted. The two were now gently embracing each other and became like two sisters that had found common ground.
I, on the other hand, took a sip of coffee and thought.
Well, that was settled, and now we just had to wait for a signal from the foxes in Kyoto. Let's see how things worked out.
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Emiya Residence.
I was lying on my bed deep in the evening, preparing for sleep while Tia was sniffling against me, but at the same time, a thought went through my mind about my body.
Come to think of it, where had my libido gone, and did I even have one? Objectively, and from a personal point of view, I was surrounded by many attractive women of absolutely every taste.
Tia with an extremely gifted body, a soft and affectionate character, and an undeniable love for me. The haughty and sarcastic, but sensitive and caring Morgan. The mature and gentle Yasaka, to whom I am sort of married. Yandere Rizevim and the innocent Gabriel.
Each of them had undeniable looks capable of bending entire countries to their feet, but for some reason I didn't have the slightest bit of desire for coitus. And it wasn't that it was strange, but rather... curious.
The only explanation would be that Solomon had incredible control over his own body. Though, if I remembered, he had seven hundred wives and three hundred mistresses, all of whom he satisfied, apparently in the line of duty.
I closed my eyes and decided to sleep.
As long as it didn't do any harm, though, I didn't have to worry about it. Though...
At these thoughts, I felt a presence right above me. My sense of smell picked up the familiar scent of flowers and reassurance, and when my eyes opened, I was met, of course, by Morgan, hovering over me as usual, smiling through her thirty-two teeth.
- "Why am I not surprised?" I rolled my eyes, "What is it this time, Morgan? Whatever it is, it has nothing to do with me."
- "I am displeased, my husband."
- "And why is that?" I raised an eyebrow.
- "You have a child with another woman, not me. And the first child should be mine by right. Do you see where I'm going with this, husband?" Morgan asked with the same smirk.
- "First of all, it's a homunculus. And secondly, as I explained, I had no part in its creation."
- "Others think she's your daughter, and I don't like it," she said, ignoring my arguments, and her clothes disappeared from her body, leaving only pale, smooth skin. And, of course, she wasn't embarrassed in the least, "You are my husband and I am your wife, and besides, I want a ceremony."
I pulled my hand out of Tia's embrace, waking her up, and rubbed my temples.
Yeah. That's what you'd expect from someone like Morgan. She's fiercely possessive, and something like this certainly hurt her pride. Heh.
- "Aaaaaa~" Tia sang out, rubbing her eyes and looking at Morgan.
- "Why not take what is rightfully ours, Beast II?" Morgan asked with a snide smirk, "Don't you want a child with our man?"
- "Aaaa~" Tia froze.
- "Yeah, that's right. Just imagine that right under our heart will be the fruit of our love. And I suggest you join in. What do you think?" Morgan continued, and Tia hesitated. Really, not for long at all.
- "Aaaaaa~" Tia nodded and, just like Morgan, hovered over me with a smile on her face.
- "Do I get a vote?" With a twitching eyebrow, I asked.
- "Oh? And you want to upset us?" Morgan cooed, "That would be extremely low, even for you, since you personally accepted us into your flock, didn't you?"
I clucked my tongue as my gaze traveled between Morgan and Tia.
- "Okay," I sighed, making their smiles grow wider, "But at least let me put up a closed field. I wouldn't want that..."
- "It doesn't matter, husband," Morgan brought her face even closer, "Let them hear."
My eyebrow twitched at her message, but still I closed my eyes silently and prepared myself.
Well, someone's not going to get much sleep tonight, huh?
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