39 - Back to safety. The Inuchi temple.

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╣♦╠ The rescued and confused people stayed at the gardens, talking to each other about how crazy this night was and what the hell was all this. The squad formed by the ICJ remained close to the entrance, patrolling and awaiting for a reply from the HQ.

A miko girl came from the outside of the temple building.

Her clothes were a bit modified in comparison with the usual ones for the priestesses, giving it a rather combat-like appearance as they had protective armored zones near the arms and the legs. The black haired girl of golden eyes also had two weapons at her back.

—Welcome everyone, here you'll be protected by the blessing of Byakurai

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—Welcome everyone, here you'll be protected by the blessing of Byakurai. You have nothing to fear until the storm fades.— She bowed.

█▄█ « I hope they have some bedrooms... would be nice to lay down for a bit... » Thought Reiko, who until now tried to ignore the fatigue, but it was slowly getting to her

╣♦╠ —You can feel free to rest in the gardens, or even take seat at the main room.— She commented. The people in the garden took advise of her words, some decided to get inside the temple building while others kept talking in the gardens.

Many have questions but thought it'd be not the best moment, not with those that offered them a safe place.

The miko approached to Hikari, Yukira and Reiko.

—Oh, Hikari Yamamoto. Right?— She recognized the heiress of the clan.

█▄█ —Heh, I guess Hikari-sama would be recognizeable in such places...— Reiko mumbled to herself

╣♦╠ Hikari weakly smiled. —Shizuka-san... It's a relief to be visiting the temple tonight, even under these circumstances...—

—Pft..— Yukira just looked away.

█▄█ —Thank you for keeping us safe today by the way. I am Reiko Ashiran and I am one of the servants of Yamamoto family.— Reiko decided to introduce herself

╣♦╠ Yukira seemed to be noticeable uneasy about the situation now that she remembered that, after all, the people of the Inuchi temple and the Yamamoto were related in a sense, they both had the task to protect the western district after all, together with the Raiten family.

—Shizuka Kanraku, nice to meet you too, Reiko.— She bowed once more and seriously, then looked at the three of them, noticing that the kitsune was not prone to talk she just frowned a little before asking.

—Are you all okay? Might you need to rest inside the temple? I can prepare you a room.—

█▄█ —Oh, that would be great if possible... I could use a rest after today...— Reiko said, not wanting to seem too pushy about it

╣♦╠ —Of course, please accompany me. We always have a few guest rooms prepared. We are still maintaining the temple with the few donations we receive, and a little help of the government. Don't expect it to be fancy—

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