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

Keiko Yi Despite the silent tension continuing to linger in the air, Keiko felt glad for one specific thing. At least she wasn't the only one having issues talking. Ethan, too, had been silent for most of this discussion. In fact ... she was almost positive he had yet to speak up. Either way, she wasn't the only one that seemed to be feeling hesitant to say anything. In its own ways, it was very reassuring for Keiko. At the rate things were going, this deal may not end up screwing up because of her own stubbornness. He probably doesn't even like you ... she thought darkly, continuing to eat. Although, at this point, it was very forced. Her appetite had rapidly dwindled and was barely existing still. Each new bitter possibility that entered Keiko's mind made another sliver of hope and hunger fade away. This is just going to be a waste of time. Maybe ... you should just try to run away. Before it leads to bloodshed. Baka. That will definitely lead to another war. Then what? Well, fuck! What am I supposed to do?! Move in and have nothing good come out of this?! Her entire body was now shaking, fueled on by fear and anger mixing violently together. She wanted nothing more to get up to her feet, leave the restaurant, and lock herself in the car. That .. was out of the question. Kai would stop her before she got even five paces out of her seat. Is there really nothing that can be said or done? ...Keiko-san? Like the observant right-hand man he was, Kai had taken note of something that Keiko didn't realize. Not before her head lifted and everything looked a bit blurry. Bathroom, she hastily stated, pivoting quickly on her feet and walking off faster than she'd done in some time. I'll be back. Luckily, this was a valid excuse. One of the few she knew she could say and not be followed around by any of her father's men, which was more than okay with her. Because, for now, she wanted to be alone. If she was going to break down and cry, fine. But not everyone needed to see the sight. The moment she walked through the door, she locked herself in the nearest stall. Shakily sitting down, Keiko covered her face in her hands, finally allowing the tears to flow freely. Daisuke sighed as he watched Keiko walk off. The tears hadn't gone past his view either, unfortunately for her. Truthfully, he doubted that anyone at the table hadn't seen her cry. Want me to ---?? Kai started to offer, quickly going quiet as Daisuke moved his head from side to side and raised a hand. Better to let her get this out of her system now than later. She'll come around, in time. Truthfully, I was more amazed she didn't jump right to this reaction sooner. Harsh as the words sounded, they were simply the truth. Keiko tended to do something akin to 'speak first, act later'. However, those could be reversed, if the situation called for it. This was certainly one of those moments, where Daisuke had expected more actions instead of words from his daughter from the get-go. I'm sorry you all had to see that. Though if he had to be perfectly blunt, he was most regretful that things had gotten so bad he had to force something as essential as marriage to be arranged for her. Let alone doing so with no real option or chance to protest. But ... it had to be done. And in the end, it would be worth it. At least that was what Daisuke continued to convince himself as he ate.