Snow n' Guts [Aiko/Open] [Mount Oyama, Japan]

The truth was, Arianda had wanted to carry Aiko for the simple fact that she knew, of all of them, she was strong enough to be able to easily carry the two of them; and also because Arianda had wanted to help Aiko feel safe. After all, this one flight alone showed that, because of Aiko's lack of actual embarrassment or being flustered at least told the demon that Aiko likely didn't swing for her team; or she was really good at hiding it. It certainly made things easier for travel at least, flustered people could be hard to temper at times. Either way, the demon simply took everything in stride as she did her best to make the ride as comfortable for both of her passengers, humming warmly as she took them down the mountain with all speed and comfort.

The shift from wilderness to concrete, steel, and technology signaled their re-emergence into civilization; and Aiko's shout of their location caused Ari to slow. Looking where she pointed, Arianda spotted the home in question and, with a lazy flap of her wings, descended carefully and slowly; eventually alighting onto the ground in front of Aiko's place; where she shrunk her wings and tail. She set Aiko on her feet carefully, and used a gentle spell to help the woman warm up a bit. Afterwards, her extra pair of arms and hands faded away as Kenichi too likely began to disembark. Afterwards, Arianda gave Kenichi and Aiko warm smiles, patting both on the head if she could.

"Well, I'm very glad that all went so well. Aiko, if you're ready, may we come in~? I think all of us would love to relax a bit after that little tussle~"

Once Aiko was ready to let them in, and properly warmed as well, Arianda would gladly follow the woman inside; humming warmly as she was looking forward to enjoying a little bit of relaxation with people who could very well be two new friends.

"No problem, you two. And I have a feeling Aiko would turn into an icicle if we went again and I didn't have her wear my cloak or put a spell to keep her warm."

The demon chuckled some before she followed the two into Aiko's abode. Truthfully, Aiko's looks were embodied in this room. The demon blinked some, before she chuckled and spun around slowly, taking in the sights before she casually reached out and ruffled Aiko's hair; giving her a small grin. To Ari, it looked great. The skulls, especially, Arianda felt was a nice touch. Frankly speaking, while the demon was watching, Arianda put her hand into a swirling black portal and pulled out a skull that didn't look like it was from this world. She placed it smartly among the other skulls and brushed her hands off, grinning slightly.

"A little present, I have tons~ All you need to know is that this skull is not from Earth; that should really make it a prize piece~"

Arianda chuckled again, humming pleasantly as she let the skull that was from a creature from Demon world rest easily, the demon moved around to another bit of seating and plunked down into it; flaring her cloak out behind her so she didn't sit on it. She even pat her lap joking for Kenichi to sit there if there was no other seat. However, it was coy, and even if Kenichi did it, it was obvious Ari was teasing him extensively. Afterwards, the small demon drew a chocolate bar out of her cloak and chewed on it slowly; also pulling out what appeared to be an energy drink of some sort. Whatever it was, it smelled good... but Ari refused to let anyone else drink it.

"Yes we did, Kenichi. For a second, I thought a dinosaur had come back to life. If you have any ideas, surprise me. I'm good with what I got, but more food is always nice~"

Frankly speaking, Arianda had expected a lot of things, one of them honestly was Aiko's reaction to the skull; given it was the only real one in the entire room aside from the ones that were currently on the shoulders and necks of the three beings present. However, what surprised her a tiny bit was Kenichi taking her teasing prompt to sit on her lap quite seriously. She blinked at this a little before chuckling softly, trying not to be too loud since he was ordering food for them. She simple reached up, ruffled the man's hair, returned his little playful wink, and then nodded in acknowledgement. Ah yes, it seems like she would not get out of explaining the origins of that skull. Frankly speaking, it was nothing honestly gruesome. But, the beast is definitely not from Earth.

"Aiko, humanoids aren't the only things with skulls. This particular skull was from a beast on demon world. It's something I encountered on my very last foray into the world before it had been locked up tight. No, it wasn't from someone, but an animal; a beast that tried to kill me just because I wanted to pet it! Naturally, I defended myself."

Arianda looked towards the skull, slightly forlorn. However, she soon gave Aiko a reassuring smile and shrugged.

"The skull is very real, and you're certain to catch eyes with it being part of your collection of skulls; even if the others are fake. I only regret that one of my last times on Demon World was so violent... then again, violence and demon world go a little too hand in hand, sometimes."

The demon shrugged carelessly, reaching up to pet Kenichi, seemingly absentmindedly, one more time before she leaned back into her chair and relaxed a bit, giving Aiko a warm smile. Even if Aiko was likely a little scared given her statements, it was quite obvious how Ari meant Aiko no harm; especially since she had just recently helped save the woman. Even if some of her identity was now obvious thanks to speaking of demon world so flippantly, she didn't really care... She stopped caring about hiding what she was a while ago. After all, even if she is a demon, what matters is her character; and she is a very nice demon.