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Second born, daughter.
Unable to describe the love and devotion held towards her daughter. Elated to see what type of doe she's grown into and is proud of the progress she is making day by day as she's coming out of her shell. Holds no doubt she can take care of herself yet still keeps an ear out for to be able to race to her side for support when it's needed.
Provoked a small sense of insecurity due to the fact that Naoki seemed to prefer talking about her problems with others and keep her (Yumi) in the dark, but has since grown past this and tries to be more in tune with both their emotions as they are very similar.
Would do anything for if it meant keeping her safe.
Mother. Source of support and love. Loved and cherished deeply.
Daughter.
Youngest daughter, source of immense pride and happiness. A bit more outgoing of the younger twins but still finds a lot they both have in common. As with Oriana, allows her daughter the time and space to find her footing and grow as she wishes while doing her best to support her where she can.
Would do anything for her, without a second thought, to keep her safe and happy.
Mother. Complete love and adoration, looks to for guidance.
Daughter.
Her second born daughter and a source of immense pride and happiness. Finds them to be alike in many ways and thus tries to guide her when she can, but allows her daughter the time and space she desires to find herself and grow in the pace she finds comfortable.
Would do anything for her, without a second thought, to keep her safe and happy.
Mother. Complete adoration, love and guidance. A teacher
Her closest friend and most cherished bond outside her family, has known the bull for many years now and finds his friendship to be one of her most reliable and steady ties. Has never questioned Kato and his intentions when he's around, one of very few she's completely relaxed around. Holds him in higher regards than most in her life, completely trusts his judgement in any given situation without a second thought. Appreciative of what he's done for her and her family through the years and aims to repay him in any way she can, protective of in her own quiet ways. Knows how hard working he is and has a lot of admiration and respect towards him for it.
A close and cherished friend the bull has had for many years. Finds her ethereal and one of the calmest individuals he has ever met. She is perhaps one of only very very few that he can be in the company of and not feel burdened, or that his presence is simply a mere toleration. One of only few females who has never made him feel worthless or misplaced, that his company or opinion is not concerned or allowed. There is no length Takato would go to for a simple need Yumi finds she needs or wants. Protective of her boundaries, be it with strangers or his own presence, and is mindful of his place within her life and parts of the forest that are her safest haunts. Simultaneously viewed as delicate, soft, and tender, but also with immense stalwart, strength, and virtue.
Firstborn, son.
A bond that has not broken, but only grown stronger during time apart. Horrified when events unfolded that would push her son to murder his father and to this day still blames herself for everything that transpired. Allowed him his time and space to come to terms with the events and welcomed him back without a single ounce of hesitation.
Can't begin to voice how proud she is of him, loved with all that she is and will do anything she can to be there for him and keep him safe.
Mother. Believed once that he had failed her after resorting to violence to end his tyrant fathers abuse via murder. Fled, and feared returning for a long time. Though it may have been his mother that eventually brought him home again. Missed her and his siblings greatly, and after being welcomed back with open arms, couldn't believe how foolish he'd been to leave them in the first place. Loves dearly. Fiercely protective of.
As complicated as it can get. The doe has left a bitter taste on her tongue due to actions in the past where they clearly disagreed, frustrated by in many ways and has been on sort of rocky grounds since. Views her as selfish in a way. But also feels sympathy for the doe and where the chaos seem to leave her in the end of the day.
Quietly keeps a distant ear out for, but can't find it in herself to approach Dare for several reasons.
A complicated association; not particularly fond of the doe, as they've had a few conflicts in the past and generally don't seem to share the same outlook, yet also finds something of a mirror of herself in the other- though she may just be projecting. Drawn to, though generally keeps away both out of pride and under the assumption she wouldn't be welcome.
A figure from her past that she would still speak of as a friend, holds very fond memories of him.
While time as pulled them apart she doesn't hold it against the vampire in any way, misses at times and wishes he is well no matter where he finds himself these days.
Old, lovely friend who goes wayyy back with him... and she is among the only ones in the forest safe enough from his wrath. Plague would enjoy the peaceful quiet and meaningful fondness of her company on occasion when he needed a break from the chaos and drama his life has long been consumed by, but now deems himself too unsafe to do so after his return from interplanetary war under the merciless demonarchy of the world he lives in left him damaged and frayed in heinous, volatile ways. Determined not to bring violence meant for him to her doorstep, even despite his desperation for the sort of care and kindness he remembers she is capable of providing. Shaken confidence in some has led to shaken confidence in all; he no longer remembers how to hold nice things without crushing them.
Cautiously regarded as a friend. To this day, still perplexed by his interest in her as she's, in her opinion, not much to take interest in. But even so is grateful for his company and accepts him whenever he finds his way to her side, still holds some reservations towards if only for their differences and takes his distance at times as wanting to be left alone or wanting time to spend with others, something she accepts. Knows very well how they're polar opposites in terms of their views on violence and while his tendencies to involve himself in unnecessary fights brings her a form of frustration, accepts that their lives brought them to different paths. Does take comfort in the quiet moments they share together and appreciates his continuous care for her, still holds some walls up to no fault of Rhys as she's hesitant of letting others too close into her life in fear of the hurt that might come from it. Cares for in her own, quiet ways.
“Come rest your bones next to me, and toss all your thoughts to the sea."
Both a valued companion and friend. Someone who he had, in past, always sought out when needing calmness and tranquility, but values her for far more than just that. Has found himself admiring her relaxed demeanor, especially with what hints of her past she's given him; of what she's hinted at going through and yet still remains gentle to the outside world. His opposite, in a sense; where he had become cruel and cunning from his past, she had become gentle and serene from hers. And because of their unique bond, she's perhaps the only friend of his he shows any signs of possessiveness towards, though this is usually only born when in the crowd he tends to circle around.
Has only recently been giving the doe more space and room, in hopes to not smother her. Worries his abrasive and violent tendencies will weigh too heavily on Yumi; a new found guilt in not wanting to remind her of her traumas. Even still, cannot fully stay away from her, as he already draws far too much comfort from their friendship and - perhaps foolishly - hopes she can derive some sort of safety from his presence. However now gives her the choice to reach out to the Night Terror or if she would rather remain distant. Is fully responsive to whatever Yumi does, as he undeniably has always held a soft spot for her, and treats her far more tenderly than any of his other friendships.
"I'll pull up each of our anchors, so we can get lost. You and me."