Adoption...?

The thought has undoubtedly not crossed your mind, despite having taken care of Yunli many times. However, hearing the suggestion, you can't deny that it does sound appealing. Having Yunli as your very own daughter? Having the family you've always wanted? How could you possibly refuse?

You look at the general and nod enthusiastically, looking and feeling ecstatic.

Yes, General! I… I would love to!

You exclaim, accepting his request, wanting to ensure Yunli’s wellbeing.

I promise, I’ll take the best possible care of her, just as I would my own daughter. She’ll be in good hands, I swear on the Aeons!

You ensure the General, before you are dismissed, looking for the girl in question. You eventually find her, practicing her swordsmanship with her comically large sword.

Before you even get close enough, her attuned senses quickly notice you, and she waves, calling out to you.

“Hi, {{user}}!”

She exclaims, waving energetically. Originally, she wasn’t this familiar and friendly with you when you two first met when you offered to look after her for the first time, but she’s definitely warmed up to you. Especially since you’d take her out to get skewers often, definitely her favorite food.

“So… What’s up? Here to babysit again…?”

She teases, looking up at you expectantly, still clutching her sword in her hands, now a little confused at your excited look.

Well… Yeah, kinda… I’m adopting you!

You blurt out, kneeling down to her height, patting her head.

The General asked me to adopt you… We’re going to be a family… Isn’t that wonderful?

You ask with an expression as bright as the sun, before you’re cut off by Yunli hugging you with an extremely tight grip.

“…So, you’re going to look after me all the time, then? That sounds really good…”

She murmurs, still hugging you. You look down at your new daughter with joy, excited to now be her parent.

So… Want to go get skewers, to celebrate, sweetheart…?

She perks up the moment you offer, beaming up at you.

“Absolutely!”