Family Reunion [Personal Plot Development]

Tsurinai Naito was currently sitting at the desk of his dorm room reading a book. Sundays were really his only days where he could invest time into small hobbies and not have to worry about annoying others in his life. And as if right on cue, his phone began to ring and his silver eyes shifted towards it. It was currently sitting on his desk top, making it hard to ignore, though the number that appeared was not recognizable. Placing his bookmark between the pages of his book, he slowly placed it down upon his desk and took his cellphone in hand. Staring at the number for a few more seconds, he would suddenly pull it up to his ear. "Tsurinai Naito speaking." His voice was completely neutral until he heard the other voice on the other end of the line. Of course this caused his pale face to scrunch into an immediate scowl. The voice on the other end was none other than his sister who had somehow found his number. If it were his younger sibling he'd be completely gleeful to hear her voice, but to hear Soki's caused him to want to hang up the phone immediately. However, he would not let his older sibling get the best of him. Immediately taking a deep breath, the composed Tsurinai would fold his right leg over his left before switching the phone to his opposite ear. "I'm rather surprised someone such as you has time to contact their dear younger brother. Has Father removed the leash around your next?" His tone was obviously condescending to his older sister, and lacked any sort of respect. All he was met with from the other line was a bored sounding yawn and a feint chuckle. She didn't take him seriously at all. "I'm calling on behalf of the family. Miki's birthday is coming up soon, so I'd like to invite you to our residence located in Nokawia to speak about our current plans for her surprise. You're a student of Kizuna Academy aren't you? The trip shouldn't be long at all. I could send a driver if you need me too." The male Tsurinai scoffed at the idea. "I'll provide my own transportation. I'm on my way." Without even a goodbye, Naito would hang up his phone and look towards the window of his room. Perhaps it'd be a good idea to bring someone along with him, just incase this turned sour? No, he could handle Soki himself. What made him quite cautious was if his Father was going to be present. He'd be rather surprised. Hell, even if his Mother was to arrive who had been missing for quite some time. She must have been living a dangerous life with the new Man she had gone too. Well whatever the case, talking about it now wasn't going to help. With the recent warm weather it gave him an excuse to wear a white short sleeved button up shirt and black trousers. With this all squared away, the silver haired young man locked up his dorm room and placed a second call. This one was for a cab.

It took Naito around thirty minutes to make it to Nokawia from the Dorms, and that was to be expected. It probably would have taken much longer if the weather was still as bad as a few weeks ago. Getting let out by the bay, he'd give the cab driver enough money and would then turn to look towards the various buildings. Thinking about it, he hung up before he could even retrieve the address from his older sibling. His silver hues scanned the area, looking for the estate that would most likely house a group of pretentious bastards, save for his younger sister who meant the world to him. After thinking about it for only a few minutes, he felt his legs carry him to a house overlooking the bay. Walking up to the front door, he placed a hand on his side while the other pressed the doorbell. Now he was forced to wait for someone to answer. Most likely it'd be the butler of the estate since he knew Soki was against doing her own work around the house. Atleast that's how it was the last time he saw her, which may have been about six years, if not more. You lose count after awhile, especially when it doesn't really matter to you. Tilting his head to the side and letting his silver bangs drape over his sullen ridden eyes, the young male gave a sigh. This would be quite a long day...

Soki literally stared at her phone for a few seconds after Naito hung up in her face. She gave a tired sigh as she pocketed the phone and placed it in her vest. "Some things never change, even with age." The tired young woman would lean back in her chair as she looked towards the large windows that overlooked the bay. Sitting on a small table beside her was a book and a cup of tea. With one leg folded over the other, the silver haired woman would close her eyes and cross her arms beneath her chest. It had been some years since she last spoke to her younger sibling, and she was well aware at the resentment he held for her. After all, she had taken the family's name in full while he was sent away for his disobedience. That most likely did not bother him simply because he didn't care much for the family's business, but it did send him away from Miki. That was the thing that most likely hurt her younger brother more than anything, even when he didn't show it. She did not hold his behavior against him, and she did still love her younger sibling. Though, the Tsurinai had a funny way of showing when they cared for someone. Take it from their Mother, who disappears randomly without a word, and their Father who isn't above using them for his own agenda. But that was okay with her, family was important and she held her Father in high regard. Though she loved Naito, she was truly dedicated to her Father's whims. This was the main wall between them, and she knew if she denounced her Father's antics her foolish young brother would see her in a brighter light. Too bad that was never going to happen, even for him.

Lifting her tea cup from the table and to her lips, the young woman would close her eyes and simply wait. Naito was only one Tsurinai she had called that day. She had also left a message for her Father, who was doing business in Ueitawa at the moment, and her Mother that was who knows where at this point. If there was one thing she was sure of, it was that Miki had the power to bring them all together, even if temporarily. But with how well they got along, it'd be rather short lived. Well, it was sure to be quite a spectacle. "Hmm, oh. Maybe I should import some pure England blended tea. I'm sure Miki would enjoy hers with milk and sugar. That'd be worth looking into." For once the bored looking young woman had a spark of interest. It could have been because of her younger sister, or the simple mention of tea. Whatever the case, sullen eyes sparkled like no other.

As time passed, Soki had the house workers prepare the dining room for the family meeting. Of course there was a meal being prepared, but she wasn't paying much attention to it. Instead she was in her room getting dressed in her family's usual garments. The black vest with the one piece dress and yellow knee high boots. It wasn't extravagant, but she knew her Father would appreciate the effort. As she walked down the stairs while tying her hair up into its usual style, she heard someone at the door. It could have been her Father, Brother, or even her Mother. Walking to her door herself, since the Attendants were working in the Dining room, Soki would open the door to see none other than her young sibling. Looking him up and down with bored eyes, she gave a tired smile and took him in her arms. Petting his head and keeping his face buried in her chest, she began to mock him. "Niichan, it's been so long. Did you forget me? How many years has it been? Four? Five? You've gotten taller than me, I'm not happy about that." The young woman continued to pet her sibling's head no matter how much he struggled. Once again, just because the family drove them apart, she still loved her young siblings. It was the eldest sibling's job to take care of them aswell.