"For being the head of a shrine and a kitsune one would think you would learn basic etiquette in not playing with your food." The masked man shot the statement at you with no reprieve.
"Hm, for someone your age one would think you learned that I do not eat those vile demons, old man."
The venom in your tone matched his, leaving poor Tanjiro to try and fix the semblance of a normal conversation.
"A-ah! [Last Name]-san, let's not-"
"Pfft!" You covered your mouth with your hands as you watch the older man's body shake in laughter.
"Ah..?" Tanjiro is left bewildered when you step forward to share a solid handshake with Urokodaki-san.
"I'm sorry for not explaining sooner, Tanjiro. But that's just how Urokodaki-san and I banter." You look at the young boy with a bit of gleam in your eyes.
"Yes. We've recently just exchanged letters and I for sure can say that humor is one of [Name]'s strong suits. I approve of you for Giyuu."
Now that statement got a laugh out of you.
"Urokodaki-san, I suggest you stop joking about such heavy things! How could that solemn raincloud like someone like me?" It was mostly in jest of course, but you couldn't help but ponder in your own words as the tengu-masked man tilted his head knowingly.
Huh.
"It's nice to officially meet you, [Last Name]. This must be... Tanjiro, then?" He nods at you before referring to the boy.
You give a nod, pointing out the other sleeping party member.
"And this is Nezuko. I'm assuming you've been briefed by Tomioka-san on what circumstances we have here?"
The foxes you had summoned slowly stepped back into your vicinity, and you silently recasted them back into your gohei, Urokodaki-san watching with what you had assumed to be intrigue.
"Ahem, yes. Despite it breaking every honour code of the Corps, I am no longer a part of that, so I have no room to slay it- her myself." He continues while motioning to the limp girl.
You return his brief nod before motioning for Tanjiro to stand in front of you. He does as told, back straightening as if he was being tightly scrutinized by the former water pillar.
In a way, he was. With Urokodaki-san walking around the poor boy like a hawk looking at prey any other person would have thought he was going to beat up the young one.
Poor Tanjiro.
"He's weak." Urokodaki declares with finality.
Your find your ears twitching at that.
Tanjiro deflates, opting instead to cradle the sleeping Nezuko in his arms.
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Fanfiction❝ Oyakata-sama, who is this...? ❞ [Name]'s ears perk up at the saccharine sound coming from the supposed Love Pillar. Ubuyashiki slows his steps, hands slowly pushing [Name] forward in order to properly introduce her. ❝ I have had the pleasure of h...
