53 Difference Between A Man And Woman (2/2)

To be honest, Rin hadn't thoroughly considered herself to be womanly.

She was raised by a fierce commander surrounded by soldiers. She grew up training and being raised to defend herself.

This was clearly not something most girls her age were to perform growing up.

While average young misses from established households were taught how to read literature and arts, she was taught how to wield a sword.

When they were taught how to brew tea and plan for their future husbands, Rin was strategizing and training among soldiers.

Even when she was in the Palace, she wasn't given many lessons besides basic etiquette and literature.

Even now when she disguised herself as Bai Lan, she hadn't genuinely thought to consider herself a girl or a boy.

Rin didn't mind if she was dressed as a boy or thought of as one. She was Rin. Rin wasn't a male or female in her opinion.

Rin was the person she chose to be and the person who would stay the same no matter the identity she took.

However, while Rin thought this, she sincerely hadn't thought of the difference between a man and a woman.

Especially in certain situations...

Suddenly, tilting her ears, Rin hears a familiar sound echo through her ears.

Gracefully, the girl disguised as a boy lifts off from her seat to head towards the window opening it slightly.

Upon unlocking it, a small figure flies into the room. Looking at the small brown falcon that had entered her room, Rin smiles.

”You've been gone for quite some time.” Rin chuckled while gently stroking its head.

Instantly, Rin notices a small piece of rolled paper tied to Ju's dainty foot. With narrowed eyes, she carefully takes the paper from his foot. Once removed Ju flies up towards her shoulder.

Sitting down at the table, with the small paper in her hand Rin reaches for a piece of food from the table and lifts it towards Ju - who soon flew down towards the plate of fresh delicious fruits.

”Good job.” Rin smiled gratefully.

As the brown falcon ate leisurely across from her, Rin opened the miniature scroll to read its contents. Very soon a dark sinister sneer spreads across her rosy lips.

”Very interesting.” Rin released a soft chuckle with her lips curled and eyes blazing.

Gently folding the paper in her hand, Rin elevates it towards the candle in front of her - lighting the paper on fire.

Silently watching it burn in her hand, Rin gently releases a swift harsh blow on it causing the consuming fire to blow out.

All that remained was an ashed piece of paper rested in her hands. Clenching her fist tightly, the paper crumbles, covering her hand with a black dust.

With a faint smile, Rin gently wipes her hands with a cloth before popping a grape into her mouth from the plate in front of her - a soft expression shown on her face.

Ju, from the beginning, observed the girl's actions - small berry in between its beak.

Humans, no, this girl specifically could really be scary at times.

Pushing those thoughts away, the small bird continues to eat the fruit on the plate.