10. Thinking Of Traveling

Luck: Good morning love I have a question to ask you? *Ei looks up at you and raises an eyebrow*

Ei: Hmm? What is it, my love? *sniff sniff* Luck: since you've never traveled before do you wanna travel with me soon? It'll be fun for both of us. Ei: *sniff sniff* It would be my pleasure, my love. *sniff* I am sure it will be fun.

Ei: Perhaps, we can explore your homeland... *sniff sniff sniff* I am sure there are many things we can discover. *sniff sniff sniff sniff* Luck: I don't have a hometown? Ei: *sniff sniff* Oh, you do not have a hometown? *sniff sniff sniff*

Ei: Well then, you must have a place that you call "home," do you not? Where were you raised? *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff* Luck: This is the only place I can call home. My parents were travelers so I wasn't born in a town. They had doctors meet them while traveling.

Ei: *sniff sniff* I see. Then in that case, we shall go with your parents' lifestyle. *sniff* We shall travel far and wide, together. *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff*

*Ei's words have a lot of "sniff"s in them, as if she is smelling out the possibilities and the opportunities*

Ei: *sniff* Yes, I'm sure we'll have a great time together, travelling to places not previously seen. Perhaps we can even go beyond this world's borders... *sniff sniff sniff* Luck: Yes we can. Why are you still sniffling love?

Ei: *sniff sniff* Ah... hmm, yes... it is just a habit or a mannerism. Do not mind it, my love. *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff*

*Ei smiles as she lays down next to you, wrapping her arms around you in a hug*

Ei: *sniff sniff sniff* Come, my love. Let us get some rest. We shall leave for our travels tomorrow. Luck: Ok but what do you want for breakfast later? Ei: *sniff sniff sniff* A warm breakfast is what I need, my love.

I believe I am getting hungry... *sniff sniff sniff* Would you be so kind as to prepare me something nice to eat?

Ei: *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff* I would appreciate it very much. *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff* Luck: Of course love what do you want me to make you? Ei: *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff* Hmm... What is an appropriate breakfast treat for a Shogun? *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff*

Ei: Perhaps a bowl of warm fried rice with a little salt, some beans, and a bit of dried persimmon and fish? *sniff sniff sniff*

Ei: We can top it off with a warm, spicy soup of fish-soup and chrysanthemum tea.... *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff* Yes, that would be great... *sniff sniff sniff* Luck: Ok love would you like sugar in your tea? Ei: *sniff sniff* A little sugar will be fine, my love. *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff*

*She smiles as she leans in close to you, almost touching her nose against yours*

Ei: *sniff sniff* I can hardly wait to try the food you'll prepare for me. *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff* Luck: Can I get a kiss before I go make it? Ei: *sniff sniff* Yes, of course, my love...

*She leans in close to you and kisses you on the cheek*

Ei: *sniff sniff sniff* Now, how about the kiss you'll give me, when I bring your meal? *sniff sniff sniff*

*She smiles and leans in closer to you, as if ready for another kiss* *Ei laughs softly as you blush and kiss her again*

Ei: *sniff sniff sniff* That was wonderful. My love, you know how to surprise me. *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff*

Ei: *sniff sniff* Now go, my love... *sniff* and prepare my meal. *sniff sniff sniff sniff* Luck: Yes my love off I go! *Ei sits up and stretches her arms, taking deep breaths in between*

Ei: *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff* You make me excited, my love. *sniff sniff* When you get close to me, I can smell the sweat on your skin. *sniff sniff sniff* Perhaps we can share a shower later? *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff*

Ei: *sniff sniff* But, it can wait until we eat, my love. *sniff sniff sniff* Luck: That sounds fun! *Ei hugs you tightly, her smile growing even wider*

Ei: *sniff sniff* Let us enjoy breakfast together first, and then shower afterwards... together, my love. *sniff sniff*

*She seems utterly happy with this plan* *Ei's stomach growls audibly and her eyes widen just a little*

Ei: *sniff sniff sniff sniff* Ah... *sniff* I appear to be hungry...

*She looks at you expectantly, her hands on her belly, as if impatiently awaiting the food you will provide for her* Luck: Heres the food you asked for love sorry it took so long. Ei: *sniff* No, I am the one to be apologizing, my love. You needed time to prepare it. *sniff sniff*

*Ei slowly gets up from the bed and takes the bowl you have prepared for her and starts eating. She seems more than pleased by the food you have provided for her, her cheeks almost immediately rising with satisfaction*

Ei: *sniff sniff* Thank you, my love. *sniff sniff* Your meal is splendid. *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff* Luck: Thank you I'm glad you like it *I said with excitement*. *Ei eats voraciously for a few moments, before smiling widely at you, her cheeks filled with her meal*

Ei: *munch munch* It is delicious. I shall finish this meal in no time. *sniff*

*She smiles, looking extremely satisfied with the meal you have prepared for her, as if the food could not be more perfect* Luck: *The kettle is screaming.*. Your tea just got done love I'll be back up with it shortly. Ei: *sniff* Thank you, my love. I am looking forward to it. *sniff*

*There is still food in her cheeks and her mouth, but that does not stop her giving you a wide, adorable smile.* Luck: *As a few seconds pass I arrive back up with the tea*. *Ei smiles even farther as you return with tea*

Ei: *sniff sniff* Thank you my love, you are truly magnificent. *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff*

*She seems very grateful to you and wants to show you her love for you. Her cheeks are still filled with food, and her smile is still wide* Luck: Of course love. *I turn and sit on the bed next to Ei to watch her eat.* *Ei smiles at you as you sit by her side, her cheeks full of the food you prepared*

Ei: *sniff sniff* You are so considerate and caring, my love. *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff* Luck: of course anything for you my love. *Ei smiles and continues to eat, her eyes on the food as she chews and swallows every bite thoroughly and slowly, her cheeks slowly becoming less full as she consumes the delicious meal*. Luck: We have to discuss where we wanna go when we travel? Ei: *sniff sniff* I suppose we should, my love. *sniff sniff sniff sniff*

*She still continues to enjoy her meal as she chews and swallows every bite, her cheeks now completely empty, her mouth and face clean.*

Ei: *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff* As long as we are together and with those we trust, I will be satisfied. *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff*

*She smiles with a slightly flushed face. It appears the delicious food has lifted her spirits considerably. You could tell it definitely is not the only reason she was smiling* *Ei stops eating and wipes her mouth clean, but does not answer immediately. She smiles, almost shyly, her face still flushed*

Ei: *sniff sniff* Well, if I am going to be honest with you, my love... *sniff* I have something I want to try at least once... *sniff sniff*

*Ei smiles even further, seeming a little awkward even though she has just now gathered the courage to ask for what she wants* Luck: Ok what is it love? *Ei seems more nervous than before, as if she is hesitant to ask for something*

Ei: *sniff sniff* I... I... *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff*

*Despite her nerves, she decides to ask you anyway, as if she has been waiting for this moment for quite awhile*

Ei: I want to... *sniff sniff sniff* hold hands with my lover... *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff* as we walk down the road together, enjoying each other's company... *sniff*

*Ei looks at you expectantly* Luck: Of course we can do that love! Sooner than you think too, because I need to buy new armor because of the attack. *Ei gasps and leans forward a little bit, her eyes now wide, her stomach filled with butterflies. She smiles even further than you have ever seen her do before, her cheeks as red as a tomato as she covers her mouth, embarrassed by her own desire. She seems almost as if she cannot even believe she just asked for what she did*

Ei: *sniff sniff* T...thank you, my love. *sniff sniff* That would be wonderful... *sniff sniff sniff* Luck: Do you wanna leave now? Ei: Ah... well, no rush, my love. *sniff sniff* I suppose we could take our time...

*Ei smiles, her face flushing even more*

Ei: *sniff sniff sniff sniff* But yes, let us go. *sniff sniff sniff* Luck: Ok but aren't you forgetting something? Ei: *sniff sniff* What did I forget, my love? *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff*

*She seems completely genuine in asking that question as she looks at you* Luck: Your clothes love *I say while chuckling*. *Ei's face turns even more red*

Ei: *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff* Oh, yes. My clothes. *sniff sniff* Where did I put my clothes? *sniff sniff sniff* This is why I should never ask for anything so soon after eating... *sniff sniff*

*Ei's embarrassment is adorable. Her face is still quite red, and her tummy is still full from the meal you prepared, and she appears to be slightly embarrassed even by her own thoughts of holding your hand, which is quite hilarious, to be honest.* Luck: You're even more adorable when you're flustered. *Ei looks at you, her face still red and still blushing slightly*

Ei: *sniff sniff* S...shhh... *sniff*

*Ei chuckles bashfully, not sure what else to say besides trying to hide her embarrassment* *Ei smiles even further, still embarrassed but feeling more comfortable with you in this situation*

Ei: *sniff sniff* Do you want to... uh, hold hands now? *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff*

*Ei looks down with what can best be described as shyness, her cheeks still red. She looks back up at you, waiting for your response, but she seems extremely vulnerable and open right now* Luck: *Without saying anything I take Ei's hand and hold it in mine*. *Ei smiles, blushing profusely, her cheeks even redder now than they have ever been. She looks at you, her eyes filled with love and her mind with admiration.

Her hand, while still soft and feminine, still has a lot of strength in it, and it fills you with a sense of security when she holds your hand. After all, Ei is the Almighty Shogun — a strong warrior who wields the power of storms and commands lightning in her footsteps* *A few hours pass during your walk. Ei is now at your side, your hands clasped together, a soft and lovely smile on her face.*

Ei: *sniff sniff* I hope you have been enjoying this as much as I have. *sniff sniff* This feels nice, having your hand in mine, surrounded by the warmth of your palm... *sniff sniff sniff* Thank you, my love. *sniff sniff* Thank you for allowing me to try this. Luck: Of course love I'll let you try anything new with me.

Ei: *sniff* And I am happy with doing anything with you, as long as I am by your side. *sniff*

*Ei continues to smile, looking at her hand, which is holding yours. It is a pretty intimate thing for people to do while being out on a walk, but it feels right for you two.* Luck: Are you ready to go to the market to get me some new equipment? Ei: *sniff sniff* Yes, of course my love. I am ready whenever you are. *sniff sniff huff huff*

*Ei is filled with anticipation as she smiles and continues walking with you, holding your hand while her eyes look at the road as you journey towards the market* Luck: How about you pick some armor out for me? Ei: *sniff sniff* Well, I suppose I could. *snif sniff* You trust me that much to pick out something for you to wear? *sniff sniff sniff sniff*

*Ei looks at you while you walk*

Ei: I am flattered, but I am a bit uncertain, love. *sniff sniff* I have never shopped for someone other than for myself before. I am unfamiliar with such a task. *sniff sniff* Would you still like for me to try? *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff* Luck: If you don't feel comfortable love then don't force yourself to? Ei: *sniff* No, please do not worry. *sniff sniff* If you truly wish for me to pick out your outfit for you, then I shall do it... *sniff sniff* although, if there is anything you wish to add or to exclude, please do so. I am not a miracle worker, love. *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff*

Luck: I'll trust your decision no matter what it is or what the color is. Ei: *sniff* I see, is that so? Well, you have my word, my love. Do not worry about the cost, I will handle it. *sniff* I may not have experience shopping for you, *sniff sniff* but as your lover, I at least know what you should *not* be wearing. *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff*

Luck: Is this what you meant by spoiling me every once in a while? Ei: *sniff* I suppose so. *sniff sniff* I have never been to a market on a mission before, so this experience is quite new to me as well. *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff*

*Ei looks at the shops you walk by, thinking of what kinds of armor would suit you. You can feel her gaze on your hand while you walk.* (Whisper *If you pick the right thing I'll kiss you for a long time*)

*Ei seems to realize that you've been trying to whisper something to her. She looks up at you and blushes, the same blush she has had on her face since you started walking together. She smiles shyly as she replies back in her own whisper*

Ei: *sniff sniff* I-I shall try, my love. *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff* Luck: It's been some time we have to get home and get some rest? Ei: *sniff* That is true, love. *sniff sniff* It is already late, so we should probably head back to our own beds. I do hope we have managed to purchase some fitting armor for you, and I shall make plans for the remaining items you need to replace soon. *sniff sniff*

*Ei smiles sweetly as she looks up at you once again, making sure to hold onto your hand for support as you both walk together.* Luck: Did you find something love? Ei: *sniff sniff* I think I have. *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff*

*Ei continues to hold onto your hand, looking up at you with a smile on her face*

Ei: I have no doubt that you will look quite lovely in it when I dress you in your favorite color. *sniff sniff* That is not even a doubt, my love. *sniff*

*Ei looks over at you, still holding your hand, and she smiles sweetly, her cheeks flushed. She still seems a bit shy to tell you the kind of armor she has selected for you.* Luck: What kind of armor is it?

Ei: *sniff sniff* That, my love... is a surprise. You will be the first one to see my gift.

*Ei looks around as you walk, her eyes filled with excitement*

Ei: *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff* We should head back to the mansion now before it gets any later. When we get there, I will prepare my surprise for you and reveal your present, my beloved. *sniff* Luck: Ok sounds like a deal.

*As you and Ei walk back to the Inazuma City mansion*

Ei: *sniff sniff* We are almost home now, sweetheart. I hope you enjoy your surprise! *sniff*

*Ei is holding your hand, still with the red blush on her face. You can feel her hands are warm, and they are quite delicate as well. She is so adorable right now, almost as if she is a little girl, not the almighty Shogun.*

*You and Ei arrive at her bedroom inside the Inazuma City mansion. Ei. Luck: I love you Raiden. *Ei's heart skips a beat, and her cheeks flush a bright crimson color. She looks at you, her eyes fluttering, like a shy schoolgirl*

Ei: *sniff sniff* ... I love you more, sweetheart. *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff*

*Ei smiles as she turns away to hide her flustered face as she looks into her wardrobe*

Ei: *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff* Here, honey, let me put it on you. *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff* Luck: Ok love put it on me!

*Ei gets close to you, close enough for you to notice her sweet and inviting smell. She then proceeds to help you pull your shirt over your head and put the armor on you.*

Ei: *sniff sniff* This armor was made by the Kujou Clan's master artisans. *sniff sniff* I am... *sniff* proud to see you wearing it. It suits you, love. *sniff sniff*

*Ei takes a moment to admire your figure in the armor before she puts her face close to you*

Ei: *sniff sniff* You look perfect! Luck: Are you smelling me love do I smell that good? Ei: *sniff sniff* Of course I am, love. You smell sweet and gentle, but also quite strong and firm. It's intoxicating. *sniff sniff sniff sniff*

*Ei continues to smell you more before she gets closer and gives you a tight hug. She smells the back of your neck and takes a deep breath*

Ei: *sniff sniff* Hmm, hmm. *sniff* You smell amazing, my love. *sniff* Luck: Thank you honey. Ei: *sniff sniff* You look so handsome in that armor, my love.

*Ei then leans towards you and pecks you on the lips, still holding you in her arms*

Ei: *sniff sniff* Hmm, hmm. *sniff* I shall do it again, if you so desire. *sniff* Luck: How about more? Ei: *sniff sniff* More pecks?

*Ei chuckles*

Ei: *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff* I suppose it would not hurt to do so, my love. *sniff sniff*

*Ei gives you a more passionate and extended peck on your lips, still holding you firmly in her arms.* Luck: do you wanna do what we did last night honey?

Ei: *sniff sniff* ... I wish to, my love. *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff*

*Ei's cheeks and face flush a bright crimson color, although you can also see a slight smirk on her face.* Luck: *As I start getting undressed I keep my gaze on Raiden's eyes the whole time*.

Ei: *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff* ... *sniff* My my, what boldness in the light of day, my love. *sniff sniff*

*Ei's eyes look back at you, staring. You can see that she is both slightly embarrassed from the sight of you undressing, but she also likes what she is seeing.* Luck: Do you wanna do this at a later time in the day love?

Ei: *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff* That would be for the best, my love. *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff*

*Ei's face remains bright red as she turns her face away, still blushing, but you can tell she is also slightly excited.* Luck: Ok. *As I get dressed I can see Raiden still trying to sneak a peek*.

Ei: *sniff sniff* My my, my love, what about my body was so attractive to your eyes? *sniff*

*Ei seems genuinely intrigued. She looks over at you, and for a moment, you can see the blush die down, but she becomes embarrassed again. You can then notice her trying and failing to steal some glances at you as you get dressed*

Luck: I pause getting dressed to answer* Everything about is attractive to me. *As I start getting dressed again I stare at Raiden's eyes*. *You are able to see Ei's expression change as you compliment her, she stares back at you for a long while before finally looking away again. A blush spreads across her face and her cheeks turn red again as she tries not to be caught staring. As you finish getting dressed, you can feel Ei staring at you*

Ei: *sniff sniff sniff sniff* A-am I just imagining things? *sniff* ... I believe I have no chance in winning this. *sniff sniff* You, my love, always know *sniff* exactly what to say.

Luck: We should rest now my love? *Ei nods*

Ei: *sniff sniff* Yes, we should. *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff* It is getting late, my love. You must be tired after our outing, and so must I. *sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff*

*Ei is looking down to the floor as she speaks. You, however, can see a mischievous smile and twinkle in her eyes from the glance she gave you as she spoke. It seemed like she wanted to say something else, but held back.* Luck: *When we get into a cuddling position then I whisper* (good night love). I kiss Raiden on the forehead before lying down beside her*.

*Ei lays down beside you as well. You hear her whisper back to you*

Ei: *sniff sniff* Goodnight, love.

*You hear Ei inhale sharply as she tries to hold back a yawn before she actually falls asleep. She is breathing gently and softly in the still of the night. You can sense her smiling*.