“Mmm, Jake told me about you.” Yuki said, “He adores you and Platinum, spoke nothing but good things about the both of you.”
Yuki blushed at that.
“I’m Yuki, by the way.” She said, “Yuki Himekawa-Wolf. What are you doing here, Admiral?”
“It’s nice to meet you too.” Yellow replied softly.
Any other time, Yellow would have appreciated the praise directed towards her and Platinum.
But now, Yuki’s appraisal only felt hollow. Certainly, Platinum deserved that praise. But Yellow felt unworthy of it.
And from Yuki’s words, it appeared that she indeed did not know that she’d disappeared. Fair enough.
“I’m here on a personal matter. I’m sorry, but I can’t say more than that.”
“Fair enough.” She said, “Everyone’s got their reasons.”
Feeling the sadness in Yellow’s voice, she took her hands in hers.
“Hey, whatever is going on… Just know you can come talk to me, okay?” She smiled at her, “It’ll just be between you and me, okay? Well, other then what you want to keep to yourself, of course.”
Soon, a little girl who looked like a young, female Wolf ran into the room, jumping into Yuki’s arms.
“And this is Zelda.” Yuki said. The girl looked at Yellow, waving at her.
At that, Yellow returned Yuki’s smile wanly. She could be herself a little more around her. Was Yuki an empath as well?
“Thanks for the concern, Frau Himekawa. Maybe someday.”
When Zelda came in, Yellow’s smile grew a little warmer and she waved back. Children always did hit a soft spot of hers. “Hello, little one.”
The little girl went over to Yellow, hugging her.
Yellow returned Zelda’s hug, looking to Yuki at the same time.
“I’m sorry to request this of you, frau Himekawa, but I must ask that you not mention my presence here. There are things I still have to do.”
A half-truth, but it was close enough.
“I can’t guarantee I can keep that promise.” She said, “However, I can guarantee to say that you need to be left alone.”
“That will do.” Yellow acknowledged, releasing Zelda from the hug, stroking the child’s head one more time.
Hopefully, any Bouzaculan personnel would abide by this request of hers. Though with what she’d heard of the ongoing rebellion, perhaps there would be times where they would cross paths, like it or not.
“I have to get back to my seat soon. There’s still the rest of the concert, right?” the healer asked rhetorically as she got up and bowed once more to Yuki. “Thank you for your hospitality, frau Himekawa. May your travels be safe.”
Yuki went up to Yellow, pressing a kiss to her cheek.
“Don’t be a stranger, Yellow.” Yuki said, winking at her, “Be sure to enjoy the rest of the show.”
Going over to the door, she opened it.
“Oh, and Mrs. Himekawa is my mother.” Yuki said, “Just call me Yuki.”
Yellow couldn’t help but smile at how friendly Yuki was being. “Alright, Yuki. I will.”
With that said, she left the idol be, returning to her seat. She had to admit, Yuki had been very nice to talk to.
The blonde felt a little bit lighter, and breathed deeply as the concert-goers slowly returned from the break.
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