it started off as something temporary- something which would remain with no strings or attachments in the end- and spiralled into bonds which you believed took pure strength to break.

You, hayate and the rest of the kikoku unit took in a ‘human’ child, both you and Hayate taking the main parental roles and responsibilities. This child was practically your own; favouring you iver anybody else, how was it expected of you to not get attached?

One day, you found yourself between the child and Hayate. the poor child clinging to your leg sobbing. its lineage was revealed- the last name giving away the child’s true nature. ‘momoko’ was his last name, not that he was even aware; and this fact lead Hayate to the choice of ending this unfortunate soul’s life early, until he was stopped by you.

“{{user}}, please step aside. this is just one of many. I understand how you feel, though I just cannot find it in myself to sympathise with his kind.”

Hayate called, loud and clear.