[Ichigo nods at that and takes again sip.] Thank you, Tsurumaru-dono. [Then he gave a little, almost lighthearted, chuckle.] It won’t take too long as I actually don’t have a high tolerance for alcohol. [Which was one of the reasons he rarely drank, the other being that he didn’t want to set a bad example for his brothers.]
[He might also appreciate a little cuddle perhaps~ :3c]
[He shook his head.] I want them to be as carefree as possible and to just be children. Having to go into battle is already stressful enough for them. [And extremely stressful for Ichigo as he worries each time one of his brothers has to go into battle without him...]
[Drunk Ichigo is certainly interesting, much less restrained and rather playful~ ♥
Ichigo looks up at that. He is about to argue that he isn't desperate... but then the more he thinks about it, the more he realizes it to be true. He lowers his cup.
The next question catches him off guard though. He blinks several times then frowns slightly as he thinks about it.]
Eh? How long... well, I suppose... over three hundred years? Why?
( But then what if he regrets it the next day... Tsurumaru isn't going to take advantage of that. It takes a lot for him to warm up to others completely and it takes even more for him to really admit it. )
That's right.
( It's been over three hundred years. )
Wouldn't you say we've learned a lot about each other in all that time? ( He's leading up to his point. It's slow and cautious. He's watching Ichigo's every reaction to make sure his moves are right. Like a crane dancing, everything must be perfect to get what he wants. ) Like the meaning of my name?
[He watches the hand curiously, still not completely sure what Tsuru is getting at. Is he saying he’s a loyal friend? Well, Ichigo is grateful to have him around even if he can be a handful at times, and his brothers all seem to like playing with- Mm? What’s this about one love in a lifetime and why is Tsuru saying his name like-OH! Oh... He drops his cup and his face turns strawberry red!]
T-that certainly is i-interesting.... [How is he supposed to respond to that? He doesn’t have any experience with these things, does he? He can’t remember! And Tsuru is being roundabout about it, should he respond in kind? Is that the proper response? Damn you, amnesia!] ... it c-certainly goes well with-with my name...
[Ichigo reaches up to cover his face with his hands. His heart is beating so so fast. He tries his best to calm down. He can do this. He’s always so in control and commanding on the battlefield, surely he can regain some composure?]
I can’t help it... just your presence makes my heart beat faster and sometimes I can’t even think clearly... You always make me feel so... flustered.
[He’s also actually spilt sake all over himself when he dropped his cup but he’s too distracted to notice that right now.]
( And now it's his turn to feel a little warm. He's usually very calm and composed and even now, he still is, but hearing Ichigo's words, he knows he must be brightening a little in the cheeks at the very least. It's not a bad feeling. The way his heart beats a little faster in his chest along with Ichigo's words also feels nice. )
Look at you. ( He starts shift and rises, ) You've sake all over you. I'll go get us a towel.
( And he'll excuse himself! Which will hopefully give Ichigo some time to compose himself as well. THough, he wouldn't mind if he came back and Ichigo was still flustered. It's rather cute.
He isn't gone for very long and when he comes back, he has a towel and a little bit of water. He kneels down next to Ichigo, )
[Ichigo lowers his hands and immediately stands up to examine himself as Tsuru leaves the room. His face isn’t as flushed now but he’s still very embarrassed. He tries to brush the sake off his clothes which doesn’t really work.
He takes a step back when Tsuru offers to help him because most of the sake is on his lower body and that’s a little...]
Ah! It-it’s fine! You don’t have to help me clean up...
You're Ichigo Hitofuri, it won't do for you to go around smelling like alcohol.
( He doesn't mind but he also doesn't want to make Ichigo more flustered than he already is. After all, he isn't cruel. He likes to tease and get reactions but actually making others uncomfortable? Well, he doesn't really like bullies. )
[That's true. He can't go back to his brothers smelling like that... He might need a change of clothes.
He takes the towel from Tsurumaru.]
Thank you.
[Then he turns around to try cleaning the sake off his pants. He's silent for a while before he asks.]
Tsurumaru-dono? ... does that mean we're now...? [Well, that was a love confession, wasn't it? Tsurumaru kind of confessed and Ichigo kind of accepted.]
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[He might also appreciate a little cuddle perhaps~ :3c]
[He shook his head.] I want them to be as carefree as possible and to just be children. Having to go into battle is already stressful enough for them. [And extremely stressful for Ichigo as he worries each time one of his brothers has to go into battle without him...]
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You shouldn't drink when you're desperate.
( At least, not drink too much. He reached out to take Ichigo's cup, placing his hand over it and lowering it, )
How long have we known each other?
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Ichigo looks up at that. He is about to argue that he isn't desperate... but then the more he thinks about it, the more he realizes it to be true. He lowers his cup.
The next question catches him off guard though. He blinks several times then frowns slightly as he thinks about it.]
Eh? How long... well, I suppose... over three hundred years? Why?
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That's right.
( It's been over three hundred years. )
Wouldn't you say we've learned a lot about each other in all that time? ( He's leading up to his point. It's slow and cautious. He's watching Ichigo's every reaction to make sure his moves are right. Like a crane dancing, everything must be perfect to get what he wants. ) Like the meaning of my name?
( He is, after all, a crane. )
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Ichigo isn’t sure where this is going but the change of topic is steering his mind away from his dreams which is a good thing.]
I suppose so. Well, it means crane, doesn’t it? [He looks over at Tsurumaru with interest, wondering what he’s getting at.]
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( His hand is reached out across the table towards Ichigo, his palm facing up, )
They say the crane can have only one love in a lifetime. Isn't it interesting? I chi go Hi to fu ri?
( He makes sure to say Ichigo's name slowly, emphasizing each part carefully. )
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[He watches the hand curiously, still not completely sure what Tsuru is getting at. Is he saying he’s a loyal friend? Well, Ichigo is grateful to have him around even if he can be a handful at times, and his brothers all seem to like playing with- Mm? What’s this about one love in a lifetime and why is Tsuru saying his name like-OH! Oh... He drops his cup and his face turns strawberry red!]
T-that certainly is i-interesting.... [How is he supposed to respond to that? He doesn’t have any experience with these things, does he? He can’t remember! And Tsuru is being roundabout about it, should he respond in kind? Is that the proper response? Damn you, amnesia!] ... it c-certainly goes well with-with my name...
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( And he thinks they'd go well together, too. )
My, that's quite the expression.
( He looks so embarrassed! Maybe he should back off some? )
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I can’t help it... just your presence makes my heart beat faster and sometimes I can’t even think clearly... You always make me feel so... flustered.
[He’s also actually spilt sake all over himself when he dropped his cup but he’s too distracted to notice that right now.]
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Look at you. ( He starts shift and rises, ) You've sake all over you. I'll go get us a towel.
( And he'll excuse himself! Which will hopefully give Ichigo some time to compose himself as well. THough, he wouldn't mind if he came back and Ichigo was still flustered. It's rather cute.
He isn't gone for very long and when he comes back, he has a towel and a little bit of water. He kneels down next to Ichigo, )
Let me see.
( So he can help get Ichigo dried off. )
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[Ichigo lowers his hands and immediately stands up to examine himself as Tsuru leaves the room. His face isn’t as flushed now but he’s still very embarrassed. He tries to brush the sake off his clothes which doesn’t really work.
He takes a step back when Tsuru offers to help him because most of the sake is on his lower body and that’s a little...]
Ah! It-it’s fine! You don’t have to help me clean up...
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( He doesn't mind but he also doesn't want to make Ichigo more flustered than he already is. After all, he isn't cruel. He likes to tease and get reactions but actually making others uncomfortable? Well, he doesn't really like bullies. )
Here, then. I'll wipe the table.
( Take this towel instead. )
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He takes the towel from Tsurumaru.]
Thank you.
[Then he turns around to try cleaning the sake off his pants. He's silent for a while before he asks.]
Tsurumaru-dono? ... does that mean we're now...? [Well, that was a love confession, wasn't it? Tsurumaru kind of confessed and Ichigo kind of accepted.]