Chapter 104 : Bold words from a pathetic

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I gulped nervously, preparing to make a swift apology for the behavior of my cheeky Familiar-

Only for Kimiko to snort and sigh at the furious state of mind the fellow Dragon was going through.

"I did."

I stared at the Sprite Dragon in utter shock, a mix of awe and horror at the unwavering spirit being displayed in such a troublesome scene.

"So you admit to this slight, little one? You dare to offer such an unwarranted comment?"

I tried to pipe in, only for Kimiko to return to the charge again.

"You're old, lazy, and fat. Where is the unwarranted comment? I'm just offering facts."

Gods, what- why was my Familiar picking fights with someone that was more than thirty times her size?

"Bold words from a pathetic, little excuse for a Dragon," Tiamat retorted with a huff. "One that is also stupid and useless considering the fact you bonded with a mere human."

"Now, that's quite rude-" I tried to jump in, feeling rather offended by that very reply, but I was interrupted by a more irritated Sprite Dragon.

"Papa is the best. He likes me and gives me belly-rubs. You're old, sad, and without someone to give you belly-rubs." Kimiko slammed back with some more intensity. "That's why you're the only one to be pathetic."

From there, I felt subjected to some standoff between the two Dragons, the difference of size between making the situation the most surreal thing I had been part of.

Excluding the close encounter with Ophis.

"Why would I care for 'belly-rubs'? I'm a powerful and proud dragon with vast chances of becoming a worthier Familiar to your puny Master than you can ever hope to," She admitted with utmost certainty, glancing at me quite intensely. "Am I right, human?"

Considering maintenance, the fact I would've to find a solution for her grudge directed at Ddraig, and the overall ominous circumstance to demand that, my answer was swift, but not complete.

"Not truly- I mean-"

"Ah! See?! My Papa loves me more than you could ever hope to! You're the saddest and most pathetic meanie that ever existed," Kimiko resumed with the same heated tone, this time managing to drive the fellow Dragon to a surprising silence after these words.

I stared at Tiamat, expecting to be pounced at- or even scorched with her fire anytime now… only to be granted a close-up to something completely unexpected and immensely shocking.

"I-I'm not pathetic. You're pathetic-"

"You're the one that doesn't get any belly-rubs. The one without someone as caring as Papa! You're pathetic!"

More silence, yet I could see the larger dragon starting to shiver in what looked to be a prelude to some heavy crying.

"L-Liar- I'm T-Tiamat and-"

"A meanie! You fat one too."

I frowned at the aggressiveness from Kimiko, slowly coming to realize that the reason driving the little Familiar to react this fiercely was the fact that she perceived Tiamat as a threat… to her bond with me.

While the commentary had been quite one-sided from the very beginning, the very moment the Chaos Karma Dragon had brought up the fact that she could've been picked as my Familiar instead of Kimiko, the Sprite Dragon was enabled to adopt a meaner attitude towards the circumstance.

I was completely baffled over the reaction that this furious massacre was having with Tiamat, my brain failing to bring up anything that could justify the sudden defeated tone that the Dragon King had chosen for the latest development.

Before my Familiar had a chance to actually continue with her angry replies, I decided to jump in with a sterner tone.

"Okay, I think things are starting to get out of hands and… I'm sorry for Kimiko-tan's behavior," I bowed my head much to Tiamat's stunned confusion, the female recovering from this sudden twist. "She is rather fond of me, and I of her- but the real reason why I sought you is to actually ask you if you would want to become the Familiar of a friend of mine."

The Dragon sniffled, but she wasn't crying… yet. "I-I don't wish to become a familiar to anyone. Human, Devils or-"

"She is the current host of Nereid Kyrie," I said quickly, interjecting with her slow refusal to my offer, and drawing a surprised look out of the powerful being. "She's been safely rescued by Grigori, and right now she's considered a Ward and an Ally to the organization."

…

"You mean that-"

"I wish that you consider this offer," I interrupted again, sighing at the awkward way this 'diplomatic effort' was being unraveled. "I understand that you value your freedom beyond many things, but I'm sure that the Sacred Gear and the girl's personality can make the opportunity worthwhile."

"You mentioned Grigori," Tiamat inquired quietly, her surprise still there at the discovery. "Does that mean that Azazel is aware of this situation and-"

"He is. In fact, I think he wished to offer you part of… what you lost."

The mere comment was what truly sold it to the Dragon King, and soon her blue eyes stared intensely at me.

"He has recovered it?"

"Only part of it as far as I'm aware," I replied quickly. "You should ask him directly… if you wish to go through my offer."

Silence returned for the occasion, some time passed as Tiamat contemplated over the situation I had proposed and… she sighed.

"I hope that this isn't a trap. I think you sound genuine and…" There was a pause, and I could see her stare shift back at the annoyed look coming from the red-eyed dragon. "Your Familiar is quite gutsy."

I smiled, increasing my efforts with the belly-rubbing. "And sassy too. My Kimiko-tan."

With a final sigh leaving Tiamat's lips, the Dragon nodded. "Fine, I will see if you're honest or not and… on an unrelated note, does this friend of yours have any issues if I asked for-"

"Just ask, she will probably love offering some affection," I interrupted before the awkward question was delivered. "Still… It was somewhat nice to have met you, Tiamat-san."

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