Discovery

Her breath caught in her throat as she looked up at the gentleman. His eyes seemed to pierce her to her core and her knees felt that they would collapse. A breeze of wind came, whipping her hair into her sight she let out the trapped breath. She moved her hand to tame her hair, "Oh!" the wind had loosened her headband and took it drifting in its dance.

Gakupo hesitated a moment before running after the woman's headband. His hand caught it just in time or it would have been lost forever. He brought it closer to him. Something about it warmed his hand and the scent from it was comforting. Wildflowers and wood flooded his sense of smell. It was perfect for her.

A small hand took hold of the band, "thank you, kind sir." He followed that hand and again was struck dumb by her beauty. She tied it back into her hair, making sure it was secure this time. "Is there anyway to thank you?"

"A kiss." His eyes widened a bit in shock at what passed his lips. "I-I'm so sorry, it's i-improper of me to...ask such a thing. W-we don't even know each other. I...uh...y-you..." HIs face became redder as he stuttered.

She moved her hand to her mouth as she giggled softly. It sounded too sweet and only furthered the shade of crimson on his cheeks. "I'm Luka." Her lips brushed ever so lightly against his cheek. "And, you are?"

"G-Gakupo, Kamui Gakupo." He felt lightheaded.

"A pleasure to meet you, Gakupo. Thank you for rescuing my headband. You have a blessed day." She walked on, smiling at him with a hint of pink on her cheeks.

When she had turned away, he could feel a stupid grin on his face. "Blessed day..." He cleared his throat, finally noticing all the stares and laughter he was getting. "Right...what was I doing?"

Unbeknownst to them, Miku had seen him at the market and wanted to apologize for her behavior earlier in the day. Yet she stopped short when she saw the pink haired woman bump into him. She held back behind a corner of a building, watching intently. The woman was familiar to her, she just couldn't piece it together.

Her heart sank when she noticed Gakupo's expression when he turned around. It looked as if his heart skipped a beat as he saw the most beautiful creature. He never gazed at her in such a manner. Sadness churned in the pit of her stomach, gnawing at her heart. When the wind broke the spell, she sighed a breath of relief, but then the damn hairpiece had to loosen and fly. The longer she watched their interaction, the more the sadness stirred. It soon turned into anger when the woman kissed her beloved on the cheek.

God he's entirely under her spell...spell? Her eyes widened as her memory of the night before came back to her. She spun on her heel and headed towards the tavern. Of course! The missing witch from the next country over. Why didn't I see it before?! She barged through the door and took a quick scan of the 'Wanted' board. There she was, Luka Megurine, accused witch, caused children to have blackened blisters and die within matter of days. She was a midwife and healer. In other words, a perfect target. The money didn't look too bad either. Miku stuffed the poster into her bag. She had to plan for this witch without harming Gakupo in the process.