Strike in a place unexpected

[jianai]

[One of the transports carrying goods to Alhambra deposits a weary-looking person in a nun's habit. Except that nuns don't normally have horns, betraying that it's actually Ren.]

Ahh, it's good to be back! This place starts to feel like home for me, you know? I'm happy to report that the refugees received as much help and assistance as they should. There's still a lot of labor awaiting them, but that's something they have to do themselves. Their lives and well-being are no longer in any danger.

I must admit, that was some hard work. The living conditions were not ideal, though I'm used to it a little. Still, I don't regret it. In fact...

[Ren smiles embarassingly. Wait, is that blush on their face?]

I'm glad, and not only for those people. I mean, for myself. I had the pleasure of meeting a wonderful individual.

So, what happened while I was gone?

Comments

[jianai]

You may call it a clever disguise. The refugees didn't need to be concerned with why a person with horns is helping them. A nun whose hood seems a little bit deformed is not suspicious in comparison.

Also, this is quite comfortable.

[abugslife]

What about your wonderful individual? Do they know?

[jianai]

He knows I have horns, yes. He saw me before, it was useless to hide them.

But he doesn't know who I am. He thinks I'm an "angel who fell from heaven"... at least that's how he called me.

[abugslife]

He sounds like a perfect match for you.

[Complete lineface.]

[jianai]

[Ren gasps happily. Hard to say how much of it is theatrical exaggeration.]

Do you really think so?

[abugslife]

Yes, but please, do not share further details on your relationship with me.

Even I, who prefers much sweeter food than most Earthlings can handle, can take only so much sugar.

[jianai]

If you say so. I won't impose a subject like that on people who'd rather not listen, for one reason or another.

I'd like you to know that the relief effort was a full success, at least.

[abugslife]

No more attacks from bandits, affiliated with your kin or not?

[jianai]

Banditry is caused by desperate living conditions. If you improve those, it starts to disappear.

Well, the peacekeeping forces that served as escort help a little too, I guess.

[abugslife]

You accomplished something no warrior, no matter how noble the cause they are fighting for is, will ever do.

Well done.

[jianai]

Really?

... Thank you. This means a lot to me, coming from you.