Page 171 of Mikoto and the Reaver Village
However, when the time came for Ginkgo and Kyrie to clearaway evidence of their midnight raid on the kitchen, Lilya tapped Tenma’s armand said, “I did think of one thing. I’m not sure if it will be a problem.”
“Yes?”
“Looking him up and down, she eased closer to whisper, “I’llgrow.”
Tenma could only agree.
Lilya bluntly announced, “I’ll probably be taller than you.”
Once again, Tenma could only agree. He was still laughingwhen Ginkgo and Kyrie returned.
Ginkgo wasn’t sure he’d ever had more fun than keepingDad posted with texted asides about Lilya’s impending betrothal. True, he lovedthe gossip. But some of the elation was knowing that Dad was safe enough to besnide.
Ribbons for days
Do not dismissthem lightly
He pioneeredembroidered sigilcraft
Gonna start adding them to my work shirts?
So you had notnoticed?
NOW who isamused?
“Apologies for denying you rest.” At four in the morning onDichotomy Day, Glint greeted them at his back door in formal attire. Flapping ahand Yulin’s way, he explained, “Every minute of my day has been scheduled.”
“Thank you for making time,” said Lapis.
Lilya said, “More importantly, look who’s here!”
Our girl is putting Ever ahead of marriage
I see no issuewith her priorities
Or have youforgotten that she is a child?
How can I forget?
Tenma languishes a *little* less over the agedifference
It might beamusing to mention
the yearsbetween Tsumiko and me
Are you trying to encourage him?
Let us say thatI am willing to indulge Lilya
Nice out
Have youprogressed past sniffening?
Almost
Dogs
Ginkgo surveyed a receiving room that would probably seedozens of couples over the course of the summer. Banners emblazoned with theStarmark crest decorated the walls, and the drapings on the table alsoshimmered with copper.
