"I am not an expert on animals but...I do not think foxes and squirrels would like driftehs or otori." Ishiyo blinked, "Is it like the ancient forest of the Fox back on the old homeworld?"

"Ahdifferenthabitats. The squirrelsanddrifterswouldneverevenmeet. Foxesmightbeanissueforotorichicks, butafullziseonewouldbetoomuchforthem."

He grinned.

"Foxeswilleatalotofthingsbutthesquirrelswouldstrugglewithnonutstochompon."

"I do not know...given the otori's size their chicks might be as big as foxes." Ishiyo idly wondered how big their eggs were...probably huge. "And if they are half as fearsome as the adults then perhaps a fox would be best served with easier prey."

"Please forgive me, the Miai took up much of my time. But maybe there will be more time for it in the future." he said with a bow.



Nishida looked at Chiruha, smiled and asked: "Chiruha-san, didn't you want to go for a walk?"

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Sorry for being a bit abrupt, but we should wrap up things till saturday

"Ohfoxesareopportunists. Unguardedeggsmightmakeabettermealforthemthoughifthechicksaretoobig."

He just kept on grinning.

"Allhypotheticalthough. Introducingsomethingaspotentiallyinvasiveasafoxherewouldprobablybedisastrousfortheecosystem."

"Of course, Yasuki-sama, I'm sure we'll get the chance," he said plainly on the matter before stepping aside so that he and his sister could spend time together.

Chiruha shot her younger sibling a look, perhaps wanting to jab him in the knee for attempting to make things awkward.

"Oh, yes," she said smiling at the idea, "the fireworks show should be starting soon but I think we'll be able to get a good view anywhere in the garden. Do you want to lead the way?"

"Goodbye, Asako Ryo-san" he said and bowed towards him, then turning to Chiruha again. "Of course." he made a gesture and went to the fridges of the festival,...

/exit

Chiruha followed Nishida's lead as they went into the gardens for slightly more privacy.



Of course, Shiba Rena followed Chiruha. There were no exceptions to her orders.

/exit