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Kiba relaxed since he could tell Ritsuka wasn't lying… and if it was stolen then it should be fine… probably. Akeno was shocked that she went with Ritsuka on a date when he was being an assassin… but she didn't know if that actually mattered. Rias partially wanted to ride on an elephant but she didn't say so since she needed to be serious for the meeting. Asia and Koneko didn't really react by any means but looking interested in seeing other surprises.
"Okay I'll be right back." Ritsuka rushed upstairs before anyone could really parse what was happening.
"So… we're just going to ignore his more outlandish claims… right?" Akeno questioned since she wasn't really sure where to react.
"Yes. So long as he is on our side then it should be fine. Are you okay Kiba?" Rias looked over to her usually stalwart knight who seemed a bit forlorn.
"Yeah… yeah… we talked about this yesterday. I don't like the fact that a holy sword is here but since it's on one of my friends I can control myself. Besides… it's not that sword." Kiba spoke through gritted teeth clearly doing his best to suppress his anger.
"Kiba." Koneko patted him on the back. His tension was through the roof but with a deep breath he released it.
"Okay. Done." Ritsuka called out as he came back down.
He wore a large black kimono with two inner layers of blue and white. Around his neck was a gray scarf. Everyone stared at him both intrigued and confused.
"That looks like it's meant for a visit to a new year shrine Ritsuka… I mean the color does seem to match what stereotypical yakuza would wear." Akeno pointed out. Truthfully, she wanted him to wear the suit again since she enjoyed how serious he looked when he did so.
"Think so? I thought it would match pretty well given how many people get weird whenever I look at them." Ritsuka shot back looking over his outfit.
"Well… as long as you're comfortable I think we could go along with that." Rias giggle slightly under her hand.
The tension slowly evaporated. What had been tense and kind of world shattering eased back down to dealing with the eccentricities of a mage. Ritsuka looked around noting that everyone had calmed back down. He briefly thought about saying more about himself but stopped when he realized that a few of his new friends were intimidated by him.
"Come, let's go and get ready." Rias finished her giggling and started up the teleportation sigil on the ground. All occupants were enveloped in a soft red light and with a small pop disappeared from the room.
Ritsuka sat down on the couch as everyone waited in their own way. Asia sat next to Ritsuka nervous that she was getting involved in something so big just a single day after being turned into a devil. She remained still and slightly clingy to him though he didn't seem to mind.
Kiba and Koneko were playing checkers though they weren't really focusing on the game. At most they moved the pieces while they glanced over to Rias who was sitting at her desk. Rias has her eyes closed and seemed to be mentally preparing herself for the oncoming storm.
Akeno kept herself busy by making tea for everyone. Though when she had finished the sweets, there was one piece she kept out of reach of everyone. No one questioned it and Ritsuka figured it was a trap.
And so they waited. Locked in an ever encompassing silence that no one wanted to break. Ritsuka, for his part, merely pulled out a few azoth blades. They were intricately engraved with the same symbols though when he pulled them out Asia nearly squeaked in shock. She stopped herself as Ritsuka placed his free hand on her head for head patting purposes.
After she was calmed, he began polishing the blades everyone seemed to relax. The nonchalance on Ritsuka's part eased what was certainly going to be an intense meeting.
Before anyone could speak though, Grayfia teleported in.
"Rias, I am here to adjudicate. They shall be here shortly." Grayfia bowed as she started preparing several symbols on the ground.
"Okay everyone, on your best behavior." Rias called out as she took a position with the rest of us. Kiba and Koneko sat down on the couch with Asia and Ritsuka. Akeno stood slightly behind Rias eyes closed but seemingly ready to strike.
Grayfia initiated the symbols on the ground and another bright light shot out from the spot. As the light slowly faded, a tall figure stood out from the glare of the light.
He was taller than anyone in the room with messy blonde hair and a blue school uniform that was most likely from another district. The smug look on his face was a bit disturbing.
"My love! I've come for you!" The guy declared in a bombastic tone though Ritsuka could see the disgust on Rias' face.
"Shut up Riser! I told you already, I wouldn't marry you. Ever!" Rias reacted with such vitriol that he was surprised that this was the same Rias.
"Now come Rias, our parents have already agreed to this marriage. It has been agreed on already. As you know the pureblood devils have slowly started to dwindle so it is in the best interests of everyone involved. Besides, us upper devils need to stick together." Riser mentioned though the calculating look on his face was still focused on Rias.
Akeno had managed to get everyone to stand up and behind Rias before the conversation could focus back on them. Ritsuka stood slightly front and center when Riser glared at the group.
"I'll take you back even if I have to incinerate your precious group to do so." Riser glared at everyone else.
Ritsuka stepped forward acting as the vanguard for the group which worried Asia and Koneko.
"Do so and you won't live to see another day Riser." Rias stepped forward before he could address the elephant in the room.
"Do be civil or I shall have to get involved in matters." Grayfia informed the pair which caused the two to stop their tiny shows of power.
"Fine. I don't want to piss off the so called strongest Queen." Riser quietly backed off but managed to keep his dignity somehow.
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