Chapter 3
Alexandre is standing out in front of a church grounds in the middle of town, he waits outside the monastery. He’s dressed in a navy blue double breasted suit with a white shirt and no tie, the top button free, there are eight buttons on his jacket. The jacket has a shawl lapel. For pants and shoes, he wears flat front pants in matching navy blue, and his common black oxfords.
The bells ring ten times, the day of church is over. The people pour out of the church, their clothing is formal in light colors of gray and blue, Alexandre stands close to the outside of the gate, staying out of the way of the crowd. When the crowd slows down, Alexandre looks around outside the monastery, but the voice he listened for came from behind him.
“Jong!” Shino calls him from the courtyard. Beside her are two people well into their age, but still looking slightly older than Shino.
Alexandre places a hand over his heart as he does a short bow, using the time to create a magic circle over his heart, his eyes flash gold under his eyelids, but the light quiets when he opens them with no change to the color. He walks into the church and joins Shino.
“It’s good to see you, Kono, how was the mass?” He acknowledges the two people beside her with a respectable bow to the lady and a head bow with a handshake to the man.
“It was a bit slow today, the father seemed to have been in another world at times. But, I’d like you to meet my parents.” She gently motions to the man and lady she stands between.
“These, are your parents? I had assumed they were older siblings.” He flusteredly fixes his posture and introduces himself, “I’m Alexandre De Jong, K- Ms. Kono’s co-worker. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”
“Are you catholic?” The man asks right off.
“I was baptized once, but I’ve not been to church since I was a boy.”
“But did you go through confirmation?”
“I did, under the saint, Joan of Arc.”
“Why her specifically?”
“Because I trained in swordsmanship as an activity before I played sports, and wished to become a soldier before going to university. While I am Dutch, I lived in France most of my life.”
The man looks at his wife and daughter, and in Japanese, “I like this man.” Alex feigns ignorance and just smiles.
Shino hooks her arm in Alexandre’s, “Well, it was a great mass, but I have plans with Jong.”
Mrs. Kono, closed mouth, smiles at Shino, “Have fun dear, and please visit us soon.”
“I will, and I will after work tomorrow.” Shino shortly bows.
Mr. Kono grabs Alexandre’s hand and shakes it with a strong grip, “Don’t even think of hurting my girl.”
“She’s in safe hands, I’ll protect her if needs be, but we’re in a nice town.”
“That’s true, but it’s best to be safe.” Mr. Kono joins his wife, waving his farewell, “Have fun you two.”
Alexandre and Shino leave on their own, and as they leave, Alex closes his eyes and a red light flashes under his lids. The two walk to the park, enjoying their time together. As they spoke, they somehow grew into a conversation about aliens.
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The Lion's Wings (DXD)
Fiksi Penggemar(Original) To Netherlands To Ireland To France Now Japan Alexandre De Jong Bastard son of a devil father With a reaper of a mother Yet lives the life of a teacher There's a question that stands at his throat, "Why here?" (Rewrite) From America, to H...
