Inari placed his hand on Miyuki and smiled, even though she could not see him. "It is good that she has Miyuki by her side. Were you expecting your friends to come over today?"
Gabriel stops grinding and curses under his breath. "I forgot all about that. It is too late to cancel now. They will be here any minute. I was completely focused on Amelia. Miyuki, Amelia and I were supposed to have guests, and they will be here any minute. What shall we do?"
Miyuki looked over at Gabriel. "I will go and greet them. Do you want me to explain what is happening?" Miyuki changed the cloth one last time, then got up while waiting for a reply.
"Go ahead and tell them. They are going to be concerned about Amelia, but that is just how everyone is. It might do Amelia some good to be surrounded by friends." Gabriel finishes grinding up the herbs and starts to portion the doses.
"As you wish, Gabriel." Miyuki bowed then left the room.
