章 688: School Trip

After the trio had dealt with all the transformed Yokai it wasn't long before Mikogami had everyone gathered, Reima and Ciri were content with just leaving Nerissa in the Academy for another year, but it turned out that the school was so heavily damaged that it'd need to be closed for reparations.

Nerissa wasn't all that bothered about it, but Moka didn't have anywhere to stay due to her Father being away... He didn't even visit during the festival. When asked about her other family she looked pale, as if there were unresolved problems she'd rather not be dealing with.

Yukari was the first to chirp up, "You can come with us!" she says, her parents giving glances to each other. A hand on her shoulder and a shake of their heads had her optimistic attitude subdued.

A glance towards Tsurara revealed that she wasn't able, or wasn't willing to take her in for however long it'd take to repair the school.

...

Eye's turn towards Reima who's trying his best not to notice them, Ciri uncomfortably shuffles, not sure if they know where they're from yet.

Nerissa "Rei?"

...

Reima gives a shrug, "Fine, you need somewhere to stay?" he asks with a sigh.

Moka "Are you sure I wouldn't be a bother?" she asks, her eyes glistening.

Ciri "As long as you don't mind the travel." she says ominously.

Yukari "I want to come!" she exclaims, her hand held up as if she wanted to ask a question.

Mizore steps forward, "Me too."

Reima rubs his face, "What is this, a school trip?" he asks exasperated.

Tsurara "I don't mind you taking them off of our hands for a while." she says, leaning forwards and revealing her cleavage.

A punch to the arm by Ciri has Reima's eyes shoot back to her face, "Yeah... You'll get em back when the Academy's repaired.

Yukari's parents give a bow to him as Yukari attempts to squash herself into Moka's bosom.

Reima "I guess... You guys get your stuff and we'll leave.." he says, waving them off.

The girls go off, Ciri with Nerissa to help carry all of her stuff. Leaving Reima alone with Tsurara and Yukari's parents.

They tell him about what they'll be needing while away, as if its a sleep-over for children... Though, finding out that Mizore needs to keep sucking those Lollipops just to not melt was a surprise.

It takes around an hour for them to retrieve their possessions from the damaged dorm rooms, Moka being especially upset when finding some of her outfits burned or maybe even stolen.

Eventually, Reima turns after the girls had bid their farewells, thrusting his hands into the air and opening a portal to the entrance of Ichor, the Monsters and Prospects roaming around making way for their king and his unconventional means of transportation.

Ciri steps inside with the rest following her, the Tsurara watching in amused interest while Yuakri's seem to be analysing the portal itself, he'd say they were in "Shocked-silence", but they were mute so he couldn't say for sure.

He steps in after the group, closing the portal behind him as Yukari is brushed by a Monster passerby.

Yukari "Wow, do none of them need to wear their disguises?" she asks, wondering where this place is, having never heard of it before.

Moka "Sorry, I never asked but, what kind of Monster are you?" she asks Ciri bluntly.

Ciri shrugs, "I'm not a monster..."

Yukari "So you're a human? But you beat Shirayuki-san in a fight..."

Reima "Oh, did Rissa not tell you guys? This is another world to your own, some human's here aren't as powerless as the ones you know... Regular humans can use magic here." he says, causing her eyes to open wide.

Yukari "Really? But, that doesn't make sense!?! Don't you need a magical core to cast spells?" she asks, her mind blown by the possibilities.

Reima "That's how Witches and Wizards cast spells, there are others way to conjure magic... Using ambient magic being one of them."

Moka "Umm, Ludvid-san-"

Reima realises something abruptly, "Ah, hang on..." he says, retrieving a couple English translating necklaces from his Folded Space. "Put these on, your language isn't really known here..."

Yukari "So they'll allow us to understand the people here?" she questions, more for the specifics on how it works than a confirmation on the function.

The trio put the necklaces on, almost immediately scanning the surroundings where whispering could be heard... Voice of admiration or confusion towards Reima was the most prominent, there was a minority admiring the girls for their looks however, causing them to blush in embarrassment.

Moka finally gets the courage to speak again, drawing attention to the many suitcases resting next to her. He hadn't noticed, but how had she dragged so many through? He eyes Ciri, her giving a shrug, not seeming to be bothered by the pile of luggage.

Reima stores it all, "Now, where should I take you?" he wonders aloud, not sure whether a house, hotels, or Kaer Morhen itself would be suitable for them. "Where would you feel most at home?" he asks.

Yukari "Somewhere small and clean?"

Mizore "Somewhere cold."

Moka "My family lives in a castle so..."

Reima "You wanna stay in there then?" he asks, pointing towards Kaer Morhen with the clouds brushing against the top of it.

They all nod, Yukari always having wished to stay in a castle, adding Moka into the mix completes her dream-package.

Reima nods and begins leading them towards it, "Alright, but a few rules first... Don't wander outside of the city, don't cause any trouble... And, especially, don't feed teh dragon." he points to the Everlasting Dragon sitting atop the mountain.

Moka "Ohhhhh, I thought dragons were extinct!"

Ciri snorts, "Not in our world, even as much as they've tried to force us." she remarks.