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6 ❀ Summer Citadel
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[ He took in a sharp breath when he feels the fingers moving from his chest to caress his cheek. His heart still racing, almost aching for more. He couldn't speak up, but when he looked up into Ichigo's eyes, he almost wanted to sit up and...
no. That's not something he could do to his dear friend, even if he felt this embarrassing throbbing in his chest. He could feel Ichigo finally moving, and even as he told himself no, he still wanted to grab for his arm. But he wasn't that kind of man. Ichigo... he had others far more important in his life and he couldn't...
Dammit, he let Ichigo get up and just reached up to push his hair completely back with his gloved hand.]
Hey... I'll help you bring the laundry in.
no. That's not something he could do to his dear friend, even if he felt this embarrassing throbbing in his chest. He could feel Ichigo finally moving, and even as he told himself no, he still wanted to grab for his arm. But he wasn't that kind of man. Ichigo... he had others far more important in his life and he couldn't...
Dammit, he let Ichigo get up and just reached up to push his hair completely back with his gloved hand.]
Hey... I'll help you bring the laundry in.
[ Please ignore the fact that his hair was practically plastered to his face. In his frantic rushing around to help seal off the windows, he's found a few around the citadel that were extremely difficult to work with and in that time of fighting with it, it almost seemed like the rain was singling him out because his upper half seemed to be soaked, along with his hair.
But he couldn't think about changing until every window was sealed shut. That's when he heard Hana's voice nearby. It sounds like she wasn't fairing much better than he was. No one else seemed to be close, so he pushed up his soaked sleeves and quickly made his way in. ]
Aruji? Sounds like you could use a couple extra hands.
But he couldn't think about changing until every window was sealed shut. That's when he heard Hana's voice nearby. It sounds like she wasn't fairing much better than he was. No one else seemed to be close, so he pushed up his soaked sleeves and quickly made his way in. ]
Aruji? Sounds like you could use a couple extra hands.
[ Hearing curse words could only mean one thing. Aruji was in one of her moods again. Honestly, with how hot it's been and no sweet freedom from this heat in sight, he couldn't really blame her. It was hot and sweaty, and when you have ridiculous amount of hair it just makes it ten times worse. It wasn't really much help, since most of the other swords took the working fans to their own areas.
But because he was such a kind and generous sword, he quietly slipped into Satori's room holding a hand fan and a couple hair ties. ]
We can be a rather noisy bunch when put together. Are you sure you want to suffer through that?
But because he was such a kind and generous sword, he quietly slipped into Satori's room holding a hand fan and a couple hair ties. ]
We can be a rather noisy bunch when put together. Are you sure you want to suffer through that?
[Ichigo looks over with a perfect smile. If there is one thing he's good at, it's hiding behind a smile.]
No, it's okay- ['The laundry is all ruined now anyway' is what he wanted to say but his breath catches when he sees Mitsutada with his hair slicked back like that. He definitely is someone who looks good wet... really good...]
I... [He loses his train of thought and just wants to keep looking and to run his fingers through that wet hair.]
No, it's okay- ['The laundry is all ruined now anyway' is what he wanted to say but his breath catches when he sees Mitsutada with his hair slicked back like that. He definitely is someone who looks good wet... really good...]
I... [He loses his train of thought and just wants to keep looking and to run his fingers through that wet hair.]
He gives a softer smile in return as he sits up and holds out a hand to Ichigo as if giving him a silent offer to help him up to his feet. ]
It would be no trouble at all. They're... probably soaked by now, but it shouldn't be too difficult to find someplace inside to dry them. He wants to do something for Ichigo, anything really... to erase those sad eyes he made him have moments ago. ]
It would be no trouble at all. They're... probably soaked by now, but it shouldn't be too difficult to find someplace inside to dry them. He wants to do something for Ichigo, anything really... to erase those sad eyes he made him have moments ago. ]
[There's a slight hesitation on Ichigo's part as he's not sure if he'll be able to keep his feelings in check if they touched... But he does reach out to help him up in the end.]
That sounds like a good idea. They are over- [Then he sneezes. He is soaked to the bone and feeling rather cold. It probably doesn't help that he's not fully recovered from his last sortie. He'd gone with some of his brothers and of course he'd shielded them from harm....]
That sounds like a good idea. They are over- [Then he sneezes. He is soaked to the bone and feeling rather cold. It probably doesn't help that he's not fully recovered from his last sortie. He'd gone with some of his brothers and of course he'd shielded them from harm....]
[ ichigo nooo
On second though, as Mitsutada gets pulled up to his feet, he gives him a concerned glance. Giving his hand a light squeeze he starts tugging him back inside instead. ]
On second thought, you need to get changed.
On second though, as Mitsutada gets pulled up to his feet, he gives him a concerned glance. Giving his hand a light squeeze he starts tugging him back inside instead. ]
On second thought, you need to get changed.
[Sorry, Mitsutada... He can be rather reckless when it concerns those he loves... :\ (and you've been ended to that list)
Ichigo is surprised by the change of plan but allows himself to be tugged. That doesn't stop him from protesting a bit though for he doesn't see anything wrong with his condition.]
But I'm fine, Mitsutada-dono...
Ichigo is surprised by the change of plan but allows himself to be tugged. That doesn't stop him from protesting a bit though for he doesn't see anything wrong with his condition.]
But I'm fine, Mitsutada-dono...
You say that now, but then in a few days, maybe even over night, you'll have a terrible fever and won't be able to get out of bed. Not on my watch.
[ His hand tightens a little around Ichigo's own as he continues tugging him along. He'll worry about grabbing the laundry later, or even changing his own clothes later. Ichigo was already sneezing and Mitsutada just wanted to get him somewhere warm. ]
[ His hand tightens a little around Ichigo's own as he continues tugging him along. He'll worry about grabbing the laundry later, or even changing his own clothes later. Ichigo was already sneezing and Mitsutada just wanted to get him somewhere warm. ]
But... [He sneezes again and stops arguing, and lets Mitsutada take care of him.]
[ It takes a minute or so for him to remember where exactly Ichigo and his little brother's roomed, but when he did, he wastes no time in dragging him off there, opening the door quickly he turned to Ichigo again. ]
We need to get you out of those clothes pronto.
We need to get you out of those clothes pronto.
[Ichigo nods. As Ichigo runs a tight ship, the large room is surprisingly clean and orderly for such a large family of small children. He points to the row of wardrobes in one corner of the room where the doors are all clearly named.]
Could you help me fetch my clothes, please?
[And it seems like Mitsutada is right for he is starting to not feel so well. He'll just sit down for a moment right here on the floor...]
Could you help me fetch my clothes, please?
[And it seems like Mitsutada is right for he is starting to not feel so well. He'll just sit down for a moment right here on the floor...]
Yes of course...
[ As strict as he was trying to sound, he was so easily pulled out of his act when he saw how tired the other sword looked. His voice was softer now as he gives ichigo's shoulder a light squeeze before moving towards the wardrobes. ]
Just, relax and take a seat...
[ As if he wasn't already taking a seat... ]
[ As strict as he was trying to sound, he was so easily pulled out of his act when he saw how tired the other sword looked. His voice was softer now as he gives ichigo's shoulder a light squeeze before moving towards the wardrobes. ]
Just, relax and take a seat...
[ As if he wasn't already taking a seat... ]
Of course, Aruji-sama. Do you require a change of clothes before we head out?
[He really does not think a lady should go out in just a tank top and shorts, but there is nothing he can do if she insists on going out dressed like that. He'll just have to bring along a jacket or something to cover her to protect her modesty if needed...]
[He really does not think a lady should go out in just a tank top and shorts, but there is nothing he can do if she insists on going out dressed like that. He'll just have to bring along a jacket or something to cover her to protect her modesty if needed...]
Okay...
[His head feels so heavy all of a sudden and he feels all warm and floaty. He's just going to lie down on the floor for a moment...]
[His head feels so heavy all of a sudden and he feels all warm and floaty. He's just going to lie down on the floor for a moment...]
beach
[Typically, someone has to be responsible for, well, everyone when they're having fun. Fun involves money, safety, and someone has to be the sacrifice. As much as he would like to relax (sort of), if he doesn't make sure everyone behaves, what will Aruji say? Yeah, that's right. There will be blood on his hands.]
Don't put the sparklers so close to the--ah!! See, it's set on fire now!
[LISTEN TO HIM.]
suffering
[HE'S NOT SUFFERING. THE ELECTRICITY BILL WILL BE SAVED THIS WAY YOU'RE ALL JUST WEAK.]
It will cost more to fix this so have patience and let Konnosuke work.
[He's also sweating a lot and he keeps wiping his brow.]
Why do you look at me like that? I am not hot.
[Yes you are, don't be stubborn.]
[Typically, someone has to be responsible for, well, everyone when they're having fun. Fun involves money, safety, and someone has to be the sacrifice. As much as he would like to relax (sort of), if he doesn't make sure everyone behaves, what will Aruji say? Yeah, that's right. There will be blood on his hands.]
Don't put the sparklers so close to the--ah!! See, it's set on fire now!
[LISTEN TO HIM.]
suffering
[HE'S NOT SUFFERING. THE ELECTRICITY BILL WILL BE SAVED THIS WAY YOU'RE ALL JUST WEAK.]
It will cost more to fix this so have patience and let Konnosuke work.
[He's also sweating a lot and he keeps wiping his brow.]
Why do you look at me like that? I am not hot.
[Yes you are, don't be stubborn.]
[What a fantastic idea from his good friend. However, Hasebe's eyebrow twitches only because he should've thought of this and he didn't and now Aruji will suffer. Hopefully, Mitsutada will give some to their illustrious leader very soon. Very soon.]
You've been running around to hand those out, haven't you? I will happily take one, but perhaps the others should collect it from the kitchen themselves.
[He's saying this for your own good, man.]
You've been running around to hand those out, haven't you? I will happily take one, but perhaps the others should collect it from the kitchen themselves.
[He's saying this for your own good, man.]
[National relations dictates that she should visit more often and now is the ABSOLUTE PERFECT WEATHER for her to show up because it's summer and she feels utterly fantastic. It's beautiful out, it's warm, no, it's hot, and now everyone is having fun at the beach.
She'll make everyone treats to thank them for preserving even a sliver of history, because everyone knows about the snowball and the butterfly effect. Keep everything intact, says this one. But before she could even work her magic on the barbeque--]
Oh? [She looks at the watergun shoved into her hands.] Mutsunokami, do you truly wish to go against me, Vietnam, in a gun battle?
[Just saying, man. Are you ready to get your ASS KICKED?]
She'll make everyone treats to thank them for preserving even a sliver of history, because everyone knows about the snowball and the butterfly effect. Keep everything intact, says this one. But before she could even work her magic on the barbeque--]
Oh? [She looks at the watergun shoved into her hands.] Mutsunokami, do you truly wish to go against me, Vietnam, in a gun battle?
[Just saying, man. Are you ready to get your ASS KICKED?]
Tonbokiri pauses, eyes round for a long moment. Friend? A-At least Izuminokami is looking the other way, and not quite at the right angle to see him in the mirror.
Pulling himself together he bows from the waist, "My thanks. Please regard me kindly. Pardon me..."
He carefully unties the red ribbon, folds it neatly, and puts it beside the mirror. As he takes up the comb he has to say what is on his mind.
"If I may ask, are there many here that you regard as both comrade and friend?" (That's not quite what he wants to ask about, but he'll get there.)
Starting from the bottom, he had felt like it would take a long time to comb Izuminokami's hair, but the comb slides through smoothly. Still, he will be wary of tangles. It would not do to pull on his hair.
Pulling himself together he bows from the waist, "My thanks. Please regard me kindly. Pardon me..."
He carefully unties the red ribbon, folds it neatly, and puts it beside the mirror. As he takes up the comb he has to say what is on his mind.
"If I may ask, are there many here that you regard as both comrade and friend?" (That's not quite what he wants to ask about, but he'll get there.)
Starting from the bottom, he had felt like it would take a long time to comb Izuminokami's hair, but the comb slides through smoothly. Still, he will be wary of tangles. It would not do to pull on his hair.
[ Ichigo.... He frowns thoughtfully and gently sets the new set of clothes down beside him before quickly rushing off. He wasn't gone for more than a couple minutes before he comes rushing back in with a couple towels to help before he is down on the floor besides him. ]
I really should have realized sooner...
[ Reaching out, he gently pushes some of his bangs to the side. ]
Ichigo... can you sit back up for me? It's okay if it's too much effort.
I really should have realized sooner...
[ Reaching out, he gently pushes some of his bangs to the side. ]
Ichigo... can you sit back up for me? It's okay if it's too much effort.
[ But Hasebe, how is he supposed to look cool if he isn't passing out the sweet treats to everyone else? ]
You don't need to worry so much on my behalf. I can handle myself.
[ Can he though? Because the moment he says that, he stumbles a tiny bit backwards. ]
You don't need to worry so much on my behalf. I can handle myself.
[ Can he though? Because the moment he says that, he stumbles a tiny bit backwards. ]
[It's partly Ichigo's own fault. He was supposed to rest in bed for at least one more day, but he felt absolutely fine this morning so...
He nods, tries sitting up and just barely manages to do so. He's now going to lean against Mitsutada for support.]
He nods, tries sitting up and just barely manages to do so. He's now going to lean against Mitsutada for support.]
[Yes you are. You proud, stubborn sword. ... Tonbokiri understands, truly he does. But.]
No, perhaps not. However these bodies have reactions on their own, don't they. And if you do not pay attention to how your body is reacting, will you be in your peak condition when Aruji calls upon you?
[Sorry, but he's going right for your soft spot, Hasebe-dono. Please take a moment to take care of yourself?]
No, perhaps not. However these bodies have reactions on their own, don't they. And if you do not pay attention to how your body is reacting, will you be in your peak condition when Aruji calls upon you?
[Sorry, but he's going right for your soft spot, Hasebe-dono. Please take a moment to take care of yourself?]
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