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

Keiko Yi Oh? And what have you been told? Though the question would have been a very valid and fair one, Keiko was a bit terrified to actually ask Giovanni what all had been relayed to him - an possibly Ethan. It wasn't simply because of this coerced meeting that she cared about what people thought of her. The fact of the matter, however, was this had been planned even more perfectly than Keiko realized. There were fewer and fewer doubts now that she thought long and hard that her father had to have prepared everything for quite some time. It made her gulp slightly, the revelation alone hinting just how smart her otou-san truly was in addition to other traits like strong. Either way, the fact of the matter was - if this were almost any other month - Keiko would be in university. She didn't look nor act like the typical daughter of a yakuza clan. It was thus partially due to her possessing a damn good reputation at her school that Keiko was behaving decently. Like Ethan, she too didn't like disappointing or letting down her father. It was more accurate to say she dreaded ever risking doing such a thing. Poor Keiko almost didn't realize she had briefly zoned out ... until not Giovanni's soft kiss, but Ethan's, finally registered. Her head lowered in time to see the man she was supposed to marry gently lower her hand. A weak smile crossed her face as the young Asian politely bowed her head, finally moving and sitting down after the introductions were finished up. Not at all, Giovanni. In fact, this was probably for the best, Daisuke replied, nodding in approval as he heard the elder don break the ice first. Daisuke couldn't help but feel a sly smirk mix in with his smile as he heard Giovanni dictate 'the place' was done. Ahh, perfect. Good, good. We can work on all of that soon enough then. ... Place? Keiko repeated, setting a plate holding lots of food up, yet not eating. Something told her it'd be wise to wait, lest she risk choking on her lunch. Well, as I said earlier. You two aren't immediately going to be married off. We are going to give you both some time before the ceremony arrives. So, you two are going to be starting as if you were engaged. Keiko paused, taking one moment to think about her dad's words. ... It was indeed a good thing she had waited with eating. She definitely would have done something stupid, be it biting her tongue or something worse. ... W-Wait. You mean ... ?? If you're about to ask about living together, yes. That is exactly what I mean. Giovanni and I will take care of the rent and bills. I will even provide you with a monthly allowance in your bank account, so you can get any extra clothing or supplies for the apartment. Furthermore, your expenses for university will continue to be taken care of under the condition you try to make this all work. And, of course, you need to keep your grades up ... though that's not my concern, for obvious reasons. Now that is a pretty low blow, Keiko somewhat bitterly thought, not bothering to hide part of her thoughts by frowning slightly. Even still, it didn't evolve into anything worse. After staring in annoyance at her dad, Keiko sighed, the expression on her face changing to a more neutral one as she nodded in understanding. Okay. I get it. Doesn't mean I like it though, she inwardly added. All three members of the Yi clan pressed their hands together, looking like they were going to pray. At almost the exact time, their heads bowed slightly, and a soft, foreign term could be heard uttered from all of them. Itadekimasu, before they all began to eat. .... God, what do I even say? In a situation like this ... is there even anything to say? There were. Keiko knew that much was true. She simply didn't know what to ask. Luckily, Daisuke seemed to read her easily enough. You will move in within the next three days, depending on how quickly packing for you and Ethan goes. Kai will help you out first thing tomorrow morning. Worry primarily about essentials clothing, outfits, anything you'll need for your college. Stuff like that. Anything you can't get will be things you can replace. ... Yes, father, Keiko responded, her voice barely above a whisper as she grabbed some of the noodles with her fork and resumed eating her lunch.