So...when's this game gonna finally start? I seem to be writing my own story here.

Tia, still shaking, holds onto Xion as he guides her to his room. A door, with a crudely-written "XION" on it, Xion stops at. "We're here." Xion presses a button on the door to reveal a rather lavish room. King size bed, a couch, two computers, and private bathroom with shower. Three windows look out the bow side of the craft, but they've been covered with shades so Tia doesn't freak.

"is...is it safe?" Tia stutters a bit, continuing to cling to Xion's robe.

"Very safe. For years I lived in this small cabin..." Xion says, guiding Tia to the couch.

"Small?" Tia says, looking around. "This is rather lavish."

"Nah. This is tiny compared to the room I have in Gran Da Val." Xion says, sitting himself and Tia down. Tia scoots onto Xion's lap, clinging still.

"I'm still terrified." Tia says, looking at Xion. "You're just...fearless. Nothing phases you. Delbiters? You tamed one. You single-handedly rebelled against the queen and won! You even stared death in the eyes and prevailed. Is there anything that scares you?"

Xion looks away, somewhat embarrassed. "Well...I'm afraid of..." Xion mumbles something inaudibly.

"Afraid of what..." Tia says, getting closer to him. "...Comeon...you're amoungst privacy."

Xion stares into Tia's eyes. "Afraid of..." Xion does a full body shiver, undoubtably felt by Tia, then he whispers "kitsune."

"...Those don't exist." Tia says, looking at Xion.

"...They do exist...in many planes. Not in any of the ones that you know of." Xion looks away.

"Why do they scare you?" Tia says, pulling Xion's face back to look at her slowly.

"...Kitsunes with realms are just scary things." Xion says, his voice cracking. "I once stumbled into one of their realms and they just...didn't like me. They're very protective of their realm, and they will do anything to make your life a living hell, even though they have the power to seduce and enslave anybody they want..."

"aww...poor Xion..." Tia says. "Well, hopefully there will be no kitsune where we go...and I'll protect you." Xion looks at Tia, glossy-eyed.

"Thank you." Xion clings to Tia's shoulder, crying a little. "Thank you so much."

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