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Shinigami tilted her head as an offer was still open. "...I can't really promise you happiness... You know who or what I am..." There was barely much to debate there. She was not a human and making a human happy was not exactly in her domain. There was no real romance to Shinigami, no real flirt, nothing like what a human could offer to her... But she still had enough conscience to enjoy something with her, be it sex or seemingly even just being close. Conscious enough not to lower herself to rape either of them, by choice. With the question of her healing, that was a tough one with how painful her wounds were. But Jumi was offering herself? "...Would you, now? Without some of my powers, I cannot heal myself and I still do not want to have them back just yet... But what Mitsuko did indeed helped... Taking you to bed, though? You would have sex with me again, by your own will...? To enjoy this fox's penis again...?" She said with a smirk, teasing a little but her tail did wag some. "...I suppose I would like that. Only you and I...", she replied to her.

Shinigami didn't let go, not just yet. She seemed to make herself comfortable with it while watching the girl within her grasp. Her question came to her as neutral or simple question. A question without human emotions? Was it meant to be sexual, then? Or simply possessive? Not as a slave but as her thing? Whatever it meant, it was tempting. "...I want you, if that's what you want... You and Mitsuko have been entertaining guests so far... It had been a while since I've had sex with a human... Plus, you made me good in the bath as well. No humans have tended to my paws or my tail, before... I don't know if I could even let you go but the deal was a deal, was it not...?", she said, admitting what she enjoyed. Shinigami would remain like this, holding Jumi close. She knew that her and Mitsuko were still different in certain things but both together completed something that the fox enjoyed, whether Jumi believed it or not. Two perspectives, both soft and rough, on sex and bathing, perhaps more even... Just this moment, holding Jumi, was different from what she would normally do. She did so based on what Mitsuko had made her feel before, thinking that she could feel or make Jumi feel the same, despite her own pathetic state right now. Something that Jumi might feel as her grasp was not exactly tight or stable, her body felt warm but vulnerable and hurt, barely standing fine. The fox was strong, but she had limits.

Once Shinigami managed to stand up, she would just lean against the wall for a bit. Jumi's admittance of weakness amused her but she would still give her a good look. "...You're still not bad for a human...", she said with a smirk, referring to a few possible different things from her look to what they had done before. Moving off the wall, the fox moved close to Jumi and then pulled her close against herself, doing a similar thing to what Mitsuko had done to her in the bath. Her tail finally gave slight movements from doing this. Although Shinigami was in a sorry state, she looked down at Jumi with sort-of friendly eyes, "...You might not get used to this but maybe you should not see it like what pain demons caused you... Can't expect me to treat you the way you'd think a human would treat you but it doesn't have to be a bad thing now, does it...? Or will you really object to being your natural self and feeling things freely as you like...? You didn't object to being touched and kissed before...", she said softly, about what times she had fun teasing her.

Shinigami looked at her again, seeming confused but still smiled, "...I don't believe that this was part of my words spoken to you, that one time. And yet, you were weak and hiding from me, weren't you? I am quick to judge humans, as much as you're quick to judge me... You trusted my words and I gave you many chances to blindside me...", she let out for Jumi to think. "...Only when I am near death, do you show your face again and it is not out of concern for me but for her...", she snickered but regretted it, feeling a small pain. The fox looked exhausted, very different from the first time they had met her. Her eyes however still focused on Jumi, "...You may not have tried to provoke me but it remains that your demands were nonsensical to the likes of me. I was willing to be at your disposition, but I am not here to cater to your human whims... Unfortunate since I could really take more of that relaxing feeling right now...", she said, more softly at the end, then tried slowly to stand up, only to struggle doing so. Strong or not, her wounds were not normal.

Shinigami eyed her, not very convinced that Jumi even was fighting her with honesty. "...Perhaps it is the consequences of your impudence that makes you so angry... You are losing what little composure you had... You humans are quick to see insults but not to realize that what you have started got you where you are... Sounds familiar, doesn't it...?", she grinned lightly, referring to a past event. It was amusing to be asked what she was expected to do but her answer probably would not please Jumi. Not with her attitude. With a bit of disappointment, Shinigami just shook her head, "...With how cooperative you and her have been, I guess I expected less of a human mindset but I was fooling myself... Even though she remains mysterious to me. She is not damaged like you... Too new in this life to bear your marks, isn't she...? Did I not protect you from such pain...? Did I not play along with your wishes...? Perhaps it is that you expected to tame the fox but that was not going to work well for you...", she said quietly, not feeling tamable and yet...

Shinigami leaned a little forward again as she heard the words, "...And there's the impudence again... Of course, the fox overreacted to the poor human girl, didn't she...? But if I really did, you would be a chained prisoner, not a free guest enjoying my home...", she said before moving back to her standing stance, not without glaring at this spoiled brat of a human. Shinigami could be heard sighing before she stepped back slowly, knowing they were both stuck there. What peaceful moment she had spent with her before was ruined by whatever human nature pushed this one to be so entitled. Her past was not even a variable to Shinigami, who already did her best to obey Mitsuko and not treat Jumi too roughly. The fox would just lean against a wall and leave herself to slide down to sit, clearly showing how painful her wounds were. She seemed to be a little better with the bleeding stopped and with Mitsuko having cleaned her wounds and bandaged what she could but she would need a while to recover still. Her eyes would just look around, soon noticing even Nall being perched on a shelf, apparently stuck with them in the room as well. He didn't say anything but just watched, figuring that it was better to let the two manage their own difficulties. Shinigami didn't have the energy to care about its presence, anyhow. She looked pathetic enough, already. Not that she really cared, having no regrets about her battle.

Shinigami couldn't help but smirk, as much about Jumi's reaction as some other thoughts in her mind. "...I already fought the cat once, I am not going to do it again, not yet. Besides... How do you expect me to go anywhere...?", she said as a joke, knowing that Jumi could, if she even had the courage, take care of her now. She didn't really care. "...It's lovely to see you be this angry at me after yesterday... I can take a hint... What I can't take is a human's impudence despite what generosity I've offered to them...", she told the fairy. Shinigami may not have been in state to say much but she knew this was not going to end well, either way. Mitsuko had punished them both and she was not sure how well the girl was taking it yet. Despite the efforts required in her current state, The fox forced herself up and standing before she would leave her tub and walked to Jumi, barely holding herself standing. Her eyes stared down at her, "...You will have to make a decision... If you cannot accept what you see here before you, do what you must.", she simply said.

Shinigami kept her eyes on Jumi while Mitsuko was soon gone after scolding her, scolding them both even. It was harsh... on all accounts. The fox just sighed before she responded, "...And so, you're only afraid of my death because it would seal your fates... There lies the reason you, or rather she, kept me alive...", Shinigami assumed, not knowing if that was correct or not. It made sense from their point of view, however. If no one was to open a portal for them back home then they would be stuck in this mysterious manor. But another point that bothered the fox was the last thing Jumi had asked. "...Typical humans... But if you must really know, I do. Nobody ever touched me the way you both did...", she said while keeping her eyes on the fairy. "...A strange behavior from your friend but it left a good feeling nonetheless... Having you on top on me was not bad either, if only for that one short moment. Her washing me, twice, and you giving my tail some much needed attention. I will miss it...", she admitted to Jumi, trying to relax in her tub.

That didn't seem to stop Shinigami from feeling amused from what answer she was getting, "...It is clear to me that you are forcing yourself. Do your worst... Or do you have a reason not to get rid of what stops you from being with her right now...?", she said with a small smirk, making Mitsuko feel like she was challenging Jumi. "...Both of you are being a handful, now. Are you going to fight like this for the remaining days we're together...?", she asked with annoyance in her voice before she started moving off the fox Shinigami was stable for the moment, making Mitsuko a little less worried. After getting out of the bath, she would gaze at the fox. "No more touching...", she said a bit coldly but softly then looked at Jumi, "...for either of you. Not until you talked. But... I can't force either of you. I will not have a headache being between the two of you.", she told them both, a little painfully, before she would leave the room and closed the door behind herself. Nall simply blinked but felt like it was a good moment to just not say anything.

Shinigami still smiled a little as response before she'd talk again, "Are you...? From all the way over there...? And where were you earlier?", she asked, making obvious where she was going with this line of questions. Mitsuko squeezed her arm, making her look at the frowning girl trying to make her understand that she should not provoke Jumi. It wasn't because she knew or not what had happened between them but because Mitsuko really was worried about Jumi's unusual state, whatever was making her struggle right now. Shinigami's eyes went back up to the fairy as she said some more, "...You're not even seeing her from where you are... But I get it... You want to protect her from this wounded fox. What a hero..." She smiled and she probably would cackle there if she had the energy. Mitsuko however, would pinch her hard regardless to stop her from making it worse, her expression being slightly more upset. Her eyes would turn to Jumi, "Please don't mind her, Jumi... I really appreciate you being here...", she said before she sighed at this situation.

Even Mitsuko felt the awkward silence but nothing but waiting really remained for Shinigami's recovery. Her wounds had been cleaned and bandaged and she was fed. She seemed to breathe just fine and her eyes were also open but so far, she had said nothing. Still, her eyes would look toward Jumi at one point, looking a bit annoyed. "...How long are you going to stay standing there...?", she said in her weak voice, the question clearly directed at the fairy. She did not have the energy to sound hostile in any ways. Nall would shift his attention between Shinigami and Jumi, unsure if he should get between them but at the same time, the fox was not in a fighting state and the door was without obstacles for Jumi to go if she wanted to leave. Nall would have to be quick to follow her if she did, though. He felt like Mitsuko's order still applied even if they were all together there now. The girl would raise her eyes to look at Shinigami but the question didn't seem bad enough for her to interfere. Mitsuko was still worried for Jumi.

Once she finally ate, Mitsuko felt a little better to function. She was thankful to Jumi for the food and to be there, even though she was distant. There was only one reason that she was, as well. The fox girl with her, which she leaned against, could only be the reason. Nall himself just seemed to have chosen a shelf, both to relax and be out of their way. Shinigami herself noticed them both but Mitsuko keeping her busy was enough for her. The girl who tried to show her how to treat anyone could stay away, for all she cared. Sure, Mitsuko had a part into what played out in the hallway, her slap still fresh in her memory, but at least she had returned. The only reason Shinigami was in this bath at all, was thanks to this girl but not without some yelling at her for resisting a human's help. The fox's confused feelings about Mitsuko were not helped by the girl staying so close to her, cleaning her and even feeding her. She could have done all of that on her own, in given time. Her method however may have left her bathing in a bath of her own blood. It was unsure if Mitsuko was still upset at the fox. She looked exhausted herself, despite having slept with Jumi before. Lot of emotions occurred between then and now. At that moment, she was just sitting a bit sideways to the fox's side, her own legs over hers, while she leaned against her. The remaining food that was not eat yet leaned against them in the tub. If her eyes looked toward Jumi, she would only offer a friendly smile, wanting to tell that she was alright. Nall, however, felt the awkward silence with concerns...

Mitsuko looked back toward Jumi when she heard her, looking surprised at first. "Are you sure...?", she asked as softly, wondering if Jumi was up to it. "You don't have to... But if you're sure, thank you.", she said with a smile then made sure Shinigami actually ate at least one fruit before she would sigh and lean against her, picking a fruit for herself next then started to eat as well. As they stayed there, Nall went and landed on a shelf to relax and observe them, keeping his eyes on the three of them, all at once and at the same time. Shinigami was not dead nor unconscious but she relaxed, her body having some makeshift bandages of sorts with bed sheets. As it seems, she resolved herself to let Mitsuko do whatever she wanted, not being in a state to argue anyway. The girl being against her now almost felt like a welcome warmth after what had happened so far. The fox was not the kind to lament her condition, not after she was the one seeking for troubles with the goddess anyway. Her weak state prevented her from being her usual self but otherwise.

Mitsuko raised an eyebrow at the "response" she got, making her look at Nall who only did a kind of shrug. Slowly, she would take some of the food for herself and the fox. "Right, thank you... You don't look well, Jumi. Please go rest... I am taking care of her...", she said, eyeing back toward Shinigami who was barely conscious, now, making the valkyrie sigh. "...Just like it was first intended. I chose to go with her. I will make sure that our host is alright, even if I must spend days to make sure she does not do anything wrong...", she said to the two. Her gaze turned to Nall again. "You stay with her... When this is over, we will head back home...", she told them, a bit of sadness in her voice. She still gave a warm smile to Jumi before she calmly returned to the bath and inside, kneeling near the fox and putting the food near herself in the now drained bath tub, picking one among them and tried to make Shinigami eat it. Nall couldn't help but wonder why the fox even looked so vulnerable but he obeyed and looked at Jumi, ready to go wherever she wanted, or do whatever she wanted to do.

Nall would come in right after Jumi, seeing Mitsuko in the bath with Shinigami. This time, the bath didn't have as much water as there was during their official bath. The voice of Jumi made Mitsuko look behind at them and blush slightly, with the fact she was trying to clean the fox up in a more "wound cleaning" fashion than an actual bath, leaving the fox wrapped by bed sheets in some parts. While they bathed in more or less tainted water, Mitsuko made sure to drain the water while she was cleaning the wounded fox. "Oh... Jumi. Thank you... This should be good for the both of us. Shinigami needs to get her strength back as well.", she said before turning to Shinigami and finishing another rinse before she would leave her be for now. Standing up, she would then leave the bath carefully and grab a tower to dry herself. After she headed to them, she smiled to Nall. "Thank you for keeping an eye on her.", she told him then looked at Jumi herself. "I don't get why she... I-I mean, are you alright, Jumi...?", she asked after noticing her state.

Nall proceeded to follow her, taking off after soon after she started leaving. As they both headed to the stairs first, they went back up to the 2nd floor, avoiding the trails of blood still there. The large spot left by Shinigami was unavoidable to miss but it continued to the bathroom a little further. The door was closed but no sounds came loud enough for them to hear. Only when close to the door, Mitsuko's voice would be heard from inside, "...~are a real handful, don’t you?", the voice said in a bit of exasperation, apparently being a question. Shinigami would not answer. Instead, Mitsuko continued, "You would be in a worse state if I didn't wrap these around you... Why did you make this so difficult?", she asked, only then to hear the fox reply, seemingly still with an exhausted voice, "...It's not a human's business to take care of me." Mitsuko however, seemed irritated as she replied, "It's not what I heard when we bathed... You liked us taking care of you..." Shinigami, however, didn't respond, not vocally at least. Nall blinked as Mitsuko seemed to be alright but he would look at Jumi.

Nall watched the girl's state deteriorate more and more... Whatever had happened between her and the fox was destroying her more than anyone expected. For someone who was so daring to follow Mitsuko as a prisoner of such a terrible foe at first, Jumi looked like she was losing herself little by little. No wonder Mitsuko had asked her to stay with her. He gave a small sigh but just sat there, giving her the time she needed. Trying to force her to do something she didn't like or want would only make everything worse... for everyone. Visibly, Jumi didn't only struggle but faced an inside conflict of unknown proportions. Such a consequence was not what he thought would happen from a soft and warm creature... But he didn't know what exactly she could have done to her. Words hurt, certainly, but this was a distressful change of emotional state. Jumi was not in any state to make a serious decision at all, let alone a decision in general. Nall would stand up and go pick some food that might be good for a human and brought them back to nearby Jumi's location quietly. She would find some basic but nutritious food put close to her. Fruits, mostly. An apple, a pear, a banana, some pieces of bread. Other things of the kind that Nall could easily carry with his teeth. Jumi was not meant to carry them all if she didn't want to but just a few of what she thought may be enough. Nall would then sit there, waiting. He could see her expression and so, he would not say anything. A part of him hoped he would somehow manage to make her feel better but right now, it was best to let her figuring things on her own...

Nall kept observing Jumi and at least had the pleasure to see her eat something. He would also eat enough to fill himself before he would sit and wait, having planned to help her somehow if she wanted to do something for Mitsuko as well. With hunger out of the way, it would be easier for them to think more clearly. "We have to take something for Mitsuko to eat, too. Are you going to be okay?", he asked her after a moment. "We don't know if she is alright but that fox probably won't hurt her... Not if what she said about her is true.", he said in reference to what he spoke about before. He figured that if Shinigami wanted to hurt Mitsuko, she would have done so already, especially with the slap the girl gave her. Still, he thought wise to at least check on her, more so because of the time she was taking with her up there. Nall would wait patiently for Jumi to be done, first. They probably would not cook anything but the abundance of food allowed for something good to pick up and bring, which Jumi would have to do as Nall was not exactly capable of carrying anything with his small legs. He "could" carry something in his mouth with his bite, though. It just had to be light enough for him. While he waited, Nall tried not too stare too much at Jumi. Even for him, there was still a certain uneasiness with staring at the body of a woman. More so with one he did not know that well yet, not wanting to make her uncomfortable.

Nall smiled that his suggestion got Jumi to react toward wanting to eat. Mitsuko would need to eat as well but that was for soon or later. Flying after her, Nall remained close to the fairy for the time being until the reached to the kitchen. The place was old, as they could have seen before, but the food storage(s) contained enough food to last for a while and all of it was surprisingly fresh. Jumi could find a bit of whatever she liked. Surprisingly, there were tools that she could cook with as well if she required something more than raw products. Nall, being a simple cat, just really went to pick up a few things he could put his teeth on for the sake of just filling an empty spot. Sure, it was concerning that Mitsuko was by herself but a part of Nall was sure that she would be alright for now. He would stay sharp in case he heard any concerning noises, though. For now, he would certain enjoy to see the girl eat something. His eyes sometimes eyeing the girl's body but usually not staring too long. Whether he would admit it or not, something about Jumi definitely was pretty to look at.

Despite the fact that Mitsuko could be heard shouting once, her voice had been muffled by the door that was between her and them. Shinigami herself did not make herself heard and Mitsuko's voice would not be heard again for the moment. Nall would try and stay still on the step for now, observing the struggling girl who he didn't want to bother too much for the time being. He already had tried to talk to her without much success. There was little to add that would change this outcome if she didn't really want to hear any of it In a way, he could see why Mitsuko had asked him to keep an eye on Jumi, whether she knew or not what Nall was signing up for. He didn't know her past but a strong or fearsome enemy was not exactly something new to him. How Shinigami had treated her or Mitsuko was something he couldn't understand fully in this situation but he tried to remain positive on the matter of their survival. He guessed, with the way Jumi seemed to hate the fox now, that their priority would be to make sure that she would end going back home. Nall, however, felt like if these girls didn't eat anything, they probably would not make it to the end of that deal. Hesitating a little, he would take off and approach the fairy. "I know it's not the right time but are you not getting hungry yet? Even a small body like mine has to eat every now and then. You and Mitsuko are going to starve if you keep going like this...", he said with his concerned expression. If he could not encourage her to help Mitsuko somehow, maybe he could encourage her to at least eat something, for her sake.

Nall tilted his head as Jumi spoke her feelings, "You're right, I didn't hear her words but why are you worried about that mean fox's words, anyway? You care about Mitsuko but you're not with her right now. Me neither but I'm too small to help her. Besides, she asked me to stay with you.", he said afterwards, pouting and starting to lose hope with how things were going. This mess with this unruly host was going to get them killed or worse. Already that Shinigami shamelessly left her own blood stains everywhere. Mitsuko could be heard shouting from one of the rooms but it didn't sound like a panicked scream or anything. What was happening was not exactly clear but Nall only looked more and more annoyed with Jumi not doing anything. Granted, their situation was not looking pretty but he had expected more of a fight from them. Nobody else was going to save them, if he understood things correctly. Nall himself was powerless to do anything except normally being there for the keeper of the sword. This wasn't good. As he looked gloomy again, Nall gave up for now and flew to the nearby stairs to land on a step, avoiding the blood. He would do nothing but what Mitsuko had asked out of him; watching Jumi quietly with his red eyes. Thankfully, he was not hungry but he did not really think that she was going to stay around for long anyway. In fact, the two had barely eaten anything since their arrival. This was another problem. Nall felt helpless trying to help them. He would have to have them eat something soon, somehow.

Nall blinked to the first affirmation. He was there, sure, but he did not exactly know the power levels in play. Was that ONE fox really as powerful as Jumi was making it sounds? At the same time, Lenneth was not a gift to fight either. But still... Shinigami did not seem like the immortal kind, with what state he had seen her in. Still, Nall remained close to the fairy quietly until she would speak again. However, Jumi would only beat herself down, which made Nall a little sad, despite the fact he didn't know her that well yet. Nall would fly around her to her other side slowly, "You don't look pathetic... You look, weeell...", he seemed to blush before he shook his head, "Look, it's okay to be scared. I'm scared, too. For Mitsuko, or of not finding fish to eat... You know? You both saved everyone from the big scary girl, didn't you?", he asked so casually but meant well, continuing, "I think she is different from a demon... She's scary but demons have looong claws and creepy eyes. Mitsuko said that she is soft and warm... A bit like me.", he joked a little. He was not sure of what to think of Shinigami himself but Jumi looked exhausted, conflicted, overall different from when she saw her in the kitchen and before that. Moving closer to her head but not pushing himself onto her, he hesitated before he spoke, "Mitsuko needs you... She said that meeting with you changed her life. You two are friends, right? I saw you sleep together but I didn't want to bother so I went under the couch.", he explained his location. "Two girls sleeping in the same bed means no boys allowed."

Nall sighed to the response he got, feeling worried about all of this. "B-but...", he started then just looked gloomy, knowing he didn't have the power to change her mind. Their fate was resting on the survival of that fox and only Mitsuko risked being killed to help it. He didn't know how bad Jumi was hurt though but a lot was at stake and this conflict was not going to make their days easier. As Jumi spoke again, Nall felt his heart twist inside... He could not face Mitsuko and tell her that he left her alone. She asked him to stay with her... He'd obey. "I can't... I would not stop anything if that fox decided to kill her.", he simply said, defeated. He would be useless if she was attacked, probably putting himself in danger as well. It wasn't good. At the same time, She did not look capable of attacking anything right now. Underestimating her would be a mistake, though. Or so Nall thought. Whatever was going to happen up there with Shinigami was not going to be all sunshine and rainbows. "W-what are you going to do, then?", he suddenly asked the fairy, curious about what even was her plan.

Mitsuko had to consider things as they were and she would not subject Jumi to deal with Shinigami, whatever had happened between them. "A-alright... I... I will take care of it.", she said, uncertain, as she started to climb the stairs back up. Someone had to check on the fox. Nall's eyes widened as he panicked again, knowing where that could lead, with what she had done. "Mitsuko! She might kill you..." he cried out, looking worried. Mitsuko didn't stop but she turned to them, "You stay with her, Nall.", she ordered, having to do this alone. If she couldn't find a stupid medkit of sort in this place, she would grab sheets and use them as bandages. Yes, she could face the possibility of Shinigami retaliating against her and this was absolutely scary to think of but it was either her risking it or possibly locking the the three of them here forever. Someone had to do something. With this motivation in mind, she would head after Shinigami. If death really was of no consequence to her, she would have tried. But if otherwise... She would help her friends. A first step into being a heroine. Nall would just stare, obey and not move from near Jumi but he looked at her. Even he was seeing how things had turned for the worst but he had no idea of what had happened between them. He was worried for other reasons. "...Are we really letting her do this?", he asked in a whimper. Mitsuko was always throwing herself at death, or so it seemed. He focused on Jumi for now, almost begging for her help with his sad expression. He was not as included in this deal as they were but three days like this did not feel great for them at all.

Shinigami had slowed down but didn't turn around when Jumi spoke. The only response was a kind of short "tch" sound from her before she continued on her way to the bathroom. Nall would remain flying there for a bit, watching her before he would go after Jumi. "Are we really going to leave her alone...? She could die...", he said, feeling glad that the fox at least didn't hurt Mitsuko in retaliation. The girl was waiting downstairs now, not wanting to leave Jumi alone. She knew what Jumi would say... Or she guessed. She might not care at all. Mitsuko was at a loss but depending on what Jumi would say, she would still speak to Nall, "There's nothing we can do for her... She is not like us, Nall... Besides, death does not affect her, does it?", she asked, thinking back to what Shinigami told them before. It made her a little more upset to think of how much the fox could toy with her own life and so, with their feelings. She still was not aware of what she had done, however. Nall seemed to focus on something else while flying around them. "Well, if she dies... We would be stuck here, right?" The question struck at least Mitsuko as she eyed Jumi silently. The fox had taken them there and she could take them back... But... What if she actually died? She didn't know where they were, IF they were anywhere at all. In Mitsuko's current knowledge, death would only be an inconvenience to her... Right? Doubt still troubled her... Would they be locked in this place if Shinigami was gone? Whether by dying or by abandoning them? The valkyrie looked at Nall with a worried face but she wouldn't respond yet, just really looking at the fairy.