A light breeze passed over the early morning beaches that belonged to the Seaside Paradise. Kasen seemed to find herself here more than she used to. She had her own beach and it was secluded enough to be enjoyable, but sometimes she liked the senseless chatter of tourists and residents alike that were stopping by the beach to enjoy a day in the sun. Kasen also was starting to have an appreciation for the tropical fauna that grew here, unlike most of the places in Suna which were devoid of vegetation. She also like that there was a small cafe not too far from the beach that belonged to one of the popular hotel chains. She was able to get all kinds of fruit flavored ice drinks. It was incredibly innovative, she had to give them that. Lately she found her favorite was a blue hombre colored ice drink that tasted like blue raspberries with just a splash of cherry on top. It had comically been named "Shark Attack". She couldn't help but laugh at it the irony but it really did have a nice flavor.
Today though, she found herself sitting outside the little cafe, a glass of ice water in front of her. She was staring longingly at the ocean. The sun cast off of the waters surface like tiny mirrors, sparkling and glistening in a way that was visible even from here. She was waiting for Kaen to arrive, likely angry or hurt. She felt like this was a cycle that kept repeating. Truthfully, she was a little frustrated herself. Despite their closeness, she felt that Kaen was still being a helicopter parent, in a way. She had gone out into the world and made connections, fallen in love, got promoted, gained control over her abilities, and accomplished so much over the last several years. Yet, as much as she loved her brother, she felt he didn't find her capable of protecting herself or making decisions that could reflect positively on her life. It made their relationship feel a bit strained.
Then there was the issue of not having discussed Kaen's true lineage with him. She didn't know exactly what that was per say, but she did know that whatever it was was something different from her and pertained to Father's experiments. Kasen also needed to ask for her brother to give her away at the upcoming wedding. She didn't know if he had caught on to her relationship with Riyota, nor if he had gotten word of her engagement, seeing as she had been wearing her ring around more publicly since being given it. Overall, it just was an accumulation of information that both parties didn't seem to discuss freely. She thought back to the letter, and hoped it conveyed what this meeting entailed. Knowing Kaen's temper was quick to flare, she wanted to give him time to process what she wrote before he came. Now, whether he did that or not, she couldn't predict.
Thinking back on it, she just hoped she had articulated her intent clearly. Either way, Kasen sighed, leaning back in her chair. Her fingers rapped lightly against the metal of the table she was sitting at. Her ice water was already starting to melt, the small cubes in it already turning to tiny squares that rounded at the edges. She had ordered it out of habit but wasn't thirsty. Her nerves and her own mild irritation was weighing on her. Now it was just a waiting game.
Today though, she found herself sitting outside the little cafe, a glass of ice water in front of her. She was staring longingly at the ocean. The sun cast off of the waters surface like tiny mirrors, sparkling and glistening in a way that was visible even from here. She was waiting for Kaen to arrive, likely angry or hurt. She felt like this was a cycle that kept repeating. Truthfully, she was a little frustrated herself. Despite their closeness, she felt that Kaen was still being a helicopter parent, in a way. She had gone out into the world and made connections, fallen in love, got promoted, gained control over her abilities, and accomplished so much over the last several years. Yet, as much as she loved her brother, she felt he didn't find her capable of protecting herself or making decisions that could reflect positively on her life. It made their relationship feel a bit strained.
Then there was the issue of not having discussed Kaen's true lineage with him. She didn't know exactly what that was per say, but she did know that whatever it was was something different from her and pertained to Father's experiments. Kasen also needed to ask for her brother to give her away at the upcoming wedding. She didn't know if he had caught on to her relationship with Riyota, nor if he had gotten word of her engagement, seeing as she had been wearing her ring around more publicly since being given it. Overall, it just was an accumulation of information that both parties didn't seem to discuss freely. She thought back to the letter, and hoped it conveyed what this meeting entailed. Knowing Kaen's temper was quick to flare, she wanted to give him time to process what she wrote before he came. Now, whether he did that or not, she couldn't predict.
Letter said:Dear Kaen,
I know that letters are not our normal fashion of communication, but I cannot find the proper time nor the right words to convey what must be said. I hope you will understand that I have not intentionally kept the information I am about to discuss with you a secret, there has just been so much going on lately between my return, the attack, my promotion, and out elevation to nobility that it never really felt appropriate to pull you aside and discuss it.
Back before my disappearance, I ventured to Mist in search of an old research lab that belonged to father. Inside it, I found some information that was mostly censored, but it mentioned the trials that we were part of. It detailed that while we have the same mother, our biological fathers are different. It is a complete explanation for our gifts. Your father had unimaginable prowess with fire, while my father was gifted with an affinity for water. I had managed to trace my father's lineage back to several exceptional water users. I don't exactly know what this all means, but I do believe it explains why we were so heavily experimented on and that this project was in development long before our birth.
The other thing that I wanted to discuss is that...I'm getting married. I believe I have found the love of my life in the man Miroku Riyota. He is kind and sweet and incredibly dorky. I think you would really like him. We should all meet up so that the two of you can properly get to know each other. I should have told you sooner, but again, just a spiral of events one after the other really left no time.
I know this is a lot to take in, so please take however much time you need to process this information. I'll be waiting everyday at a little cafe at the Seaside Paradise around lunchtime until you come. I have some things I feel I need to get off my chest too, so this may be a good opportunity.
Love,
Kasen
Thinking back on it, she just hoped she had articulated her intent clearly. Either way, Kasen sighed, leaning back in her chair. Her fingers rapped lightly against the metal of the table she was sitting at. Her ice water was already starting to melt, the small cubes in it already turning to tiny squares that rounded at the edges. She had ordered it out of habit but wasn't thirsty. Her nerves and her own mild irritation was weighing on her. Now it was just a waiting game.