63(Bonus)

Lily pov

His scream rings through my ears. I grimace, my eyes prickling with unshed tears. I want to kneel down. I want to console him. I want Inari to know that I love him. I want… I want… I want so much.

But all that comes is a deep seated feeling. Something so hollow that I can do nothing but stand there. I want to go and pet his hair. I want to go and pinch his cheeks and let him explore my body. I want to do so much.

But only rage follows. There isn't a single part of me that doesn't want to rip apart the mage before me.

And so I do.

For the first time in what must be ages… I activate my skill. A tiny thing that others thought… mhm… mediocre. 

My fist clenches. Another scream as blood pours from Inari. I look down and take a hit to the head for my effort. 

I don't flinch.