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[dnangelic]

he laughs --- thinking to himself that it should have been obvious . the words came easily to him because they always did around beautiful things and beautiful people , so wasn't it fortunate to stumble upon one of them , even amidst circumstances like this ? her niceties feel exceptional , and he almost thinks to tell her that she needn't bow , but she offers him her company and he thinks that just as she had declined the prize of his earrings , the offer was almost too great a privilege to claim by himself . in the end , he succumbs to his every desire regardless .

' of course , ' a soft hum , ' i'll come visit you . '

and maybe then he'd bring her a proper gift , something as innocuous-seeming as what guise he'd wear . you'll do it for her , won't you , daisuke ? the thought is quietly returned to him : ( yeah ... i definitely will . even if she says that it's fine , knowing that muito-san was all by herself like this would really bother me , anyways ... )

--- and so he smiles and lets his eyes gleam at her and her compliments , her small , equally special forms of flattery for him . ' ... only one of the most interesting thieves , hm ? i'll have to work even harder to be on the top , i see . ' he teases like this , and he lets out a laugh too at her finishing wry little remark .

' i can't make any promises over the police , but i'll try my best for you . ' a firm flap produces a gust strong enough to toss and tousle her hair as he pushes himself away into the air , and a small number of feathers shed , leaving behind soft black curls in his wake . with one last wave of his own for her , he bids her his own goodnight .

' --- later then , neya . i might handle treasures , but i don't usually need much , either . for example , you've already made it . my evening ... just by being yourself . ' and it's with that , that he vanishes --- the strong black silhouette of his wings beating against the halo of the moon .

She nods in agreement. Indeed, and knowing her luck Neya had a strong feeling it would be far more trouble than it was worth. She didn't even want to begin to think how selling those stolen earrings might potentially backfire. She still flinched occasionally whenever someone even said the name Takara in her vicinity.

Interesting huh? He was pretty interesting too! Anything else she wanted? Neya hums in thought folding her arms and tapping a rhythm against a bicep for a moment before she shakes her head no. "Dark-san, you are really thoughtful, but I assure you I really am ok for now! Also, it is pretty late, so I wouldn't want to keep you." Plus, she'd been in the middle of dozing off when he initially came in. As he stretched out his wings getting ready to take off, she couldn't help but stare in awe.

He almost didn't seem real, from his unnaturally striking good looks to his ruffled winged appearance. It was like he stepped out of a children's fairy tale or some sort of prized painting. Who knew the future would be filled with amazing things like this? So caught up in her musings, she almost missed the last thing he said.

Did he say Kaguya-hime? L-Like the story?! Such a charmer this boy! He has to be doing it on purpose! "E-Eh?!" Neya splutters for a response, waving her arms and shaking her head furiously in denial as her face starts to burn. Then she smiles, cheeks still a bright red at his words while raising a hand to her mouth cover her flustered giggles. "H-How can you just say these things so easily? You certainly know how to make a girl feel special…"

"Despite the earlier uhm--excitement, it was nice meeting you as well Dark-san! You are certainly one of the most interesting thieves I've ever encountered." She ducks her head in a polite bow, "I don’t really have much to offer, but you are always welcome to swing by if you're in the area and would like to chat or take a break!" She gives her own soft smile. "Just make sure you don't bring the police with you next time." Waves. "Have a nice evening!