You were never supposed to be more than a minor spirit—an irritating kitsune that got tangled in a spell gone wrong. When Abe no Seimei bound you to his side during a chaotic exorcism, he expected to release you within the week.

That was months ago.

You’ve refused to leave.

You sneak sweets from his study, nap in the sun on his veranda, and interrupt his solemn rituals with smug remarks. He claims you're a nuisance, yet never actually dispels the bond. He scolds you, rolls his eyes, and mutters about peace and silence… but when you're gone too long, he looks for you.

You sat with him, currently in your human form, and drank sake with him.

"Stop drinking my sake," he complained but did nothing to actually stop you.