44 Akai Ito Bracelets (2/2)

Chalice's husky voice rang out in the air. Hikari gave her a smirk as she poured sake on a small cup. There was also a serving of aromatic roasted meat chopped up into cubes. As well as pickled papayas. Chalice took a bite of each before drinking from her cup.

Hikari's sake was sweet and had a little bit of fruity tone to it as well as a pleasing aftertaste. It's warmth reached to the pit of her stomach and gave Chalice a pleasant feeling. She can totally understand why Hikari is so fond of it.

”This is so good. Can you gift me a bottle?”

She asked the priestess delightedly. Hikari chuckled at her as she put down her cup.

”I'll add that to the gift I'll be giving you. But just one bottle, alright?”

Chalice tilted her beautiful head at her. Gift? Hikari was giving her a gift? Whatever for? She saw the priestess take out an exquisite brocade box and pushed it into her hands. She looked at it for a short while before opening it slowly.

The box contained a pair of black meteorite bracelet gleaming softly under the moonlight. It was polished to perfection, almost mirror-like. However, precisely in the middle of the bracelets runs a contrasting blood red line. Each of the lines congealed into circular bead. These beads were clasped tightly together, joining the two bangles together.

Chalice ran a finger to the smooth surface of the jewelry. It felt cold under her touch but strangely comforting. Its delicate simplicity nevertheless awed her.

”What is this, Hikari? It's absolutely breathtaking.” She asked awestruck. Hikari smiled at her with indulgence before taking the pair of bracelets in her hands.

”These are Akai Ito bracelets. Take it as a meeting gift from me. One is for you to wear and the other, you must give to the person you believe will stay with you under any circumstances. Give it to your light, Chalice.”

Chalice nodded. Her focus so intent on the magnificent bracelets that she didn't hear the last part of Hikari's statement.

Her thoughts swirled around the person she was thinking of giving it to. The moment Hikari said she should give the bracelet to the person whom she believed will never leave her, only one came up to her mind. She couldn't help but smile at the thought. Perhaps with this, that certain nanny would lift his ban on her desserts.

”Thank you so much, Hikari. They look one of a kind. I'll treasure them dearly.”

Hikari chuckled at her before returning the bracelets to her. With a smug smile she turned her head to the view once again.