The Death and the Harbor 2

Note:  is the second chapter of the Jinki Fragments arc, and the second chapter of Part V.

Awakening 2
A day passed since the Soul Empress visited Raian's shop in Rider City. Raian awoke late that afternoon, fixed some tea and went to go see how Seireitou and Minato were coping. As he entered the parlor of his shop, he noticed the members of MisQ sprawled out across his floor; all asleep.

"Freeloaders..." he thought with a comical face.

He then proceeded to the back room, where Jacqueline was asleep in a sleeping bag next to Minato and Seireitou's cots.

"She must have been with them all night..." he assumed.

Just then, Hake Getsueikirite, Raian's son entered the room, his eyes widening in surprise at the sight that his father was now awake and in the room.

"Dad..." he muttered.

"What is it, Hake?" Raian asked.

Hake's eyes narrowed in sadness, and he looked down and away. "I feel as though I've failed you." he confessed.

"What would ever make you think that?" Raian asked, ruffling his son's hair playfully. "You've never failed me."

"Its just that, I've been unable to help you protect everyone. If only I had my own Shinigami powers..." Hake sighed.

Raian chuckled, "Don't fret so much. They'll awaken when the time is right. You're still young. Too young, in fact, for Shinigami powers."

Just then, Jacqueline stirred and woke up, "Hello family." she smiled, still groggy from sleep.

"Hey Jackie." Raian replied, returning her smile. "How are they doing?"

Jacqueline rose to her feet, summoning her healing barrier around Seireitou and Minato once more.

"Minato has fully recovered. Its just a matter of time before he awakens. Sei-sama, on the other hand, still hasn't made any progress..." she replied.

Raian's eyes narrowed with worry, "Sei...what's happened to you?" he wondered.