Black Bone Tower Part 19

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Through the image of a camera, completely out of focus and pointing toward Dala. She stood there, a nervous smile curling over her face, turning slightly away from the camera and her hands gripping together.

Dala: I don't know if I can do this.

Rinji: Mewhahahahaha! No need to worry, dear. It's only a picture.

Dala: It's not just a picture, and you know it. It's memories.

The camera finally focuses in on her and her smile widened a little bit, showing her perfectly white teeth. He snapped an image, and then she covered her face.

Dala: My smile looked so stupid, I know it did!

Rinji: Nooooo, it looked fine, hon. Where are they at?

Dala: Over there [Looked off to the side and waved.] Hey! Come on! It's picture time!

A little Nekojin kitten came up to her with a dressy shirt and pants on, he stretched the collar a little, obviously uncomfortable.

Dala: Ohhh Kenji, your hair isn't straight. [She got down and started to lick his head a little bit to straighten his hair.]

Kenji: Mooom! Stop it!

Dala: Hold still.

Kiki: Mommy! [Walked up toward Dala, in a little skirt with pink and white ruffles.] Kentaro told me my bow looked ugly!

Dala: Kentaro! Come tell Kiki you're sorry!

Rinji: Mewhahahaha! [All three of the kids look at the camera.] What a cute little litter.

Kiki: Daaaaddy! Stop it! Don't laugh! It sounds weird!

Rinji: My laughter is lyrical, dear, you'll understand when you're older.

Kathy: [Walks up to Kiki, looking exactly like her with black and orange tiger stripes, only in a blue and white dress and long blond hair.] Can you help me get my bow in my hair again?

Dala: Kentaro! Come on! It's picture time.

Kentaro, an older-looking kitten walks up to them and stands next to Kathy.

Dala: Alright, everyone stand together, and look at Daddy!

All five kittens look toward the camera, all of them attempting smiles. That was when Rinji pressed the timed camera button and ran over to them, putting his arm around Dala's shoulder.

CLICK!

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Rinji opened his eyes and stared at the ceiling.

Rinji: ..........what the hell does that mean?