Thread: Upholding Familigia Values & Traditions (Athene & Silverknight)

Keiko Yi 27th July, 2016 1357 PM Detroit, Michigan, USA Perfect. We got here with a few minutes to spare. As Keiko slowly stepped out of the vehicle, her head tilted slightly. Sure, she remembered her father hinted they were going to be going to eat lunch. But she hadn't expected to do so at a literal restaurant. A mansion - or residence of some sort, yes. But this? ... Ah well. A quick peek inside the closest window revealed there was almost no one inside. Likely a move the don of the Andante organized himself so there could be some privacy. Admittedly, even Keiko had to confess to herself that was a generous move. If they were going to be in a public setting, may as well make certain the only pair of ears that would hear this talk belonged to anyone who deserved to know. A hand firmly yet gently landed atop her right shoulder. Keiko didn't need to look back to know it was her father. And on the off chance she had been wrong somehow, the gruff voice confirmed her guess was right. Be civil, she heard her dad order. They have been generous enough to hear me out. The least you can do is not embarrass me in front of them all. ... And ... Kai is here because ... ?? The smallest of precautions. I'm not a complete baka to fully let my guard down. Of course, I'm not expecting anything dire to happen. But it seems we weren't alone in having a loyal assistant come over either. Sure enough, when Keiko focused, she saw three men already inside, not simply the Don and Ethan. Taking a slight breath, Keiko nodded, holding her hands in front of her midsection. I ... guess I'm as ready as I can be. As Daisuke walked in front and led the other Asians inside, a proud smile could be seen out of the corner of Keiko's brown eyes. She should feel similar proud. Happy. Relieved that she was making her father feel good. But ... nothing was even beginning to course through her blood or flesh. All Keiko could feel was a sense of hopelessness. Annoyance. Wanting to turn on her feet and get back in the car ... yet restraining herself out of fear on what her dad would do. Even to her, he wouldn't have any qualms using physical punishment on his own child. He'd proven that before in the past. With this being for a very important arrangement, it implied any slaps or spankings Keiko had suffered before would be tame compared to what would fall upon her should she act out of line. Giovanni-san! Daisuke greeted, bowing his head politely, reaching out and accepting the handshake. It's good to see you're well enough to be here in person. I don't believe you've met my own right-hand man, but this is Kai. And behind me ... is the real person you all are here to meet. My kiseki, my only child ... Keiko. Even Keiko couldn't help but blush slightly. She knew the compliment of being called her father's miracle was partially an effort for him to suck up to her. To apologize and make this all the more tolerable. But at the same time ... he was being honest. If she'd had any sisters, there could have been a chance for any of them to be in her spot instead of Keiko being forced to be in this forced meeting. Alas, no such luck for her. A-Afternoon, Giovanni ... Ethan .... Keiko finally replied, extending her own hand out in an attempt to heed her father's advice of being civil with the Andante's.