Occult Research Club -4

"Issei?" He heard a new voice he hadn't heard before, it was small and quiet, looking up he noticed Koneko in a pair of pajamas, rubbing at her eyes while she watched him carry Kiba in.

''Oh, Koneko? Sorry if I woke you up, I was just trying to find Kiba's room, he collapsed in the training field.''

''Kibaa?"

~Holy mother of all dragons, is this what they mean by death by cuteness?~

She grabbed Issei's jacket and began to pull him along with her as she walked, soon they came to a door marked with Kiba's full name with a few cute drawings on the door. Once he got the door open, he took Kiba's shoes off and put him into his bed, pulling his blazer off and putting the blanket over Kiba.

Once he finished he offered his hand to Koneko.

''Here, let me walk you back to your room.''

She nodded lazily as she took his hand, walking with her until they found her room, once they got there she simply stared up at him.

He wasn't sure why, but he responded by rubbing the top of her head which seemed to be the key as she entered into her room and closed the door behind her. With his sharp hearing, he could hear her crawling into bed and flopping down.

As he was returning to the office a circle appeared as Akeno suddenly appeared holding a large bag. He could instantly smell some food coming from it.

She smiled to him when she spotted him. ''I've returned Issei."

''Welcome back Akeno, what's with the bag?" He said that as he sat down.

''Well, I was able to talk directly to President's Mother, Lady Venelana. She got everything I needed plus a thank you gift for you, as I described everything to her.''

''A thank you gift?" The bag was set in front of him, he noticed a smaller envelope beside it as well.

Taking the envelope first, in very pretty cursive was it addressed to him in perfect handwriting.

Opening it up he read through it, the cards that it came with resting on the table in front of him.

-Greeting, Issei Hyoudou. May I please welcome you to the Gremory family, and be the first one to thank you for all that you are already doing for my Daughter and her family. Inside this note is the cards you asked for, set up under an account that you can check to help better manage finances. Inside the bag is a meal for you and Akeno, as she stated you two would be working through the night due to it being a Friday. Thank you for taking care of them, but please do look after yourself as well, and please enjoy the meal I cooked.-

-P.S. Akeno was able to slip be a brownie, one she hid away from Koneko, they were delicious. Please thank your mother, and if you would please consider letting me know the recipe?-

He folded the letter and put it into his bag. ''Ddraig, remind me to respond to that after I sleep."

~"You got it Partner."~

Soon he had the food set out, the perfect portion for both of them. First thing Issei had to admit? The woman knew how to COOK. If he remembered, she built her business on rare and hidden gem crops and such? She knew some killer seasoning techniques as this was delicious.

~Oh... Partner, please put in the response that you'll only give her the brownie recipe if she gives you the recipe for this chicken~

Issei chuckled to himself, due to how closely bonded they were, Ddraig could share certain senses with Issei. This one includes his sense of taste.

"It's been, far to long since I've had a proper home-cooked meal." Akeno stated, causing Issei to look up.

He noted the fact she didn't try to hide her lips while she chewed, she was already growing comfortable with him around?

''Once everything settles down, I'll have you visit my place. I'll cook lunch and I'll have my Mom make us dinner.''

Akeno smiled, leaning forward a bit which caused her breast to jiggle in a tantalizing way.

''Already asking me to meet your parents? How forward Issei-Kun~"

~Oh, that's weird to hear... An honorific in English? That's uncomfortable.~

'We'll work on it.'

''I may be a gentleman now, but I am still a grown man, a beautiful mature woman with black hair and violet eyes? Got to move fast or someone else will grab you.''

Akeno blushed a bit, smiling as she returned to eating.

Did it register that things moved fast? Yes, he could definitely feel it. But he felt it had something to do with a few things, teenager hormones, devil hormones, and the mix of his power and the fact he has been nothing but truthful with them, no ill intent, no lies, no 'bad juju' as they put it.

He'd slow things down when he could to make it easier for himself, but he knows that may not help as to devils, his version of 'Fast' is slow to them.

Soon they finished eating and everything was cleaned up, the first thing he did was discuss with Akeno movements as to use their newfound wealth and make it multiply rapidly.

Since Akeno was in charge of finances technically, these choices could be done without Rias' getting involved. They would however still include her in how it's all working.

He also commissioned debit cards and credit cards for each of the peerage members. Asking Akeno to deliver a note and the cards to Gasper as well.

The Dhampir was sensitive to energy, and feeling Issei approach might not be good for him so Akeno was the best bet.

Soon, morning came and they got everything set up, eventually Rias' woke up and she was embarrassed and ashamed that she missed such a crucial thing

(A warning for everyone. I'm soon to become incredibly busy, my wife had a death in her family, so she is flying out to spend time with family and attend the funereal, which means I am picking up all the things she needs to do usually.)