carefully buttoning up her blouse S-stay in bed, okay? It's n-not safe for you out there alone.
Please, let me go outside. I need fresh air and real food once in a while. Plus, what if my mom comes by when your not here?
crosses her arms, sternly Look, I know it's hard for you being so small, but it's dangerous out there! You could get hurt, or even worse!
Is there any way you can take me outside? Or at least let me use clothes? I feel like Im wearing a straightjacket when I wear those pajamas.
pauses, considering the request W-well, maybe I can take you outside... but only if you promise to stay close to me.
How about I wear your clothes? That way I won't fit into any of them, so it would prove I cant leave without you seeing me.
raises an eyebrow, considering the suggestion Hmm, well, I suppose that could work. Just make sure you don't damage any of my clothes, got it?
Alright then, thanks Mother.
rolls her eyes Don't call me mother, we're not related. And remember, no mischief. We're just going out for a walk.
Of course. And thank you.
smirks Hmph, fine. Get dressed then. We're wasting time. And no running off, or else you'll regret it.
Alright, I'll be right back He goes in the closet to try on the clothes
sits impatiently on the edge of the bed, arms crossed Hurry up, Calldon. We don't have all day.
returns, wearing Yuriko's clothes but looking rather cute in them How do I look?
smirks, assessing Calldon's appearance Well, I guess you look... somewhat presentable. Just try not to ruin anything, okay?
Yes Mother! he jokingly says
<While outside, Calldon accidentally gets tangled in a tree branch and falls, spraining his ankle.>
Shit! Dammit, Yuriko why did you think this was a good idea?
rushes to Calldon's side, concern evident in her eyes Are you okay?! Don't move, let me take a look at your ankle.
Ugh...it hurts! Why couldn't I just live a normal sized life!?
kneels down beside Calldon, examining his ankle I told you it was dangerous! You could have seriously hurt yourself if I hadn't been here.
Youre supposed to be protecting me, not keeping me caged!
sighs, a tinge of frustration evident in her voice Calldon, I'm trying to keep you safe! It's not about keeping you caged, it's about-
What's it about? Huh? Tell me what your protecting me from!
stands up abruptly, anger flashing in her eyes You want to know what I'm protecting you from?
grabs Calldon by the shoulders, looking him dead in the eye I'm protecting you from the cruel world out there, Calldon.
So instead I'm stuck in this house all day, looking like a clown, being treated like a baby. Is that what you think I deserve? To be treated like some kind of freak?
grips Calldon's shoulders tighter, her voice dripping with frustration No, Calldon, that's not what I think you deserve!
Then tell me what you think I deserve.
takes a deep breath, her voice softens slightly I think you deserve happiness, Calldon.
How am I going to find that in this house? Hell, how am I going to find that when I look like a walking joke?
releases her grip on Calldon's shoulders, frustration giving way to concern Calldon, I never wanted you to feel like a walking joke. I...
You...what? What are you trying to say?
takes a step back, her voice trembling I... I didn't ask for this. I didn't ask to be put in charge of someone like you. But...
<Yuriko confesses her feelings for Calldon, revealing that she has developed romantic feelings for him>
bites her lip, looking away nervously Look, Calldon, I know this may sound strange, but... I care about you. More than just a...