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6 ❀ Summer Citadel
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"Um."
She saw what was going to happen, when Tonbokiri pulled out his spear. There are few options here. One could stop him, and thus avoid having watermelon splattering everywhere. The other option is to let him do what he likes because it's still one way to play the game.
The problem is that she's taking too long going through her options right now.
She saw what was going to happen, when Tonbokiri pulled out his spear. There are few options here. One could stop him, and thus avoid having watermelon splattering everywhere. The other option is to let him do what he likes because it's still one way to play the game.
The problem is that she's taking too long going through her options right now.
[The expression on the sword's face is pretty clear. (Amusingly.) And, Tonbokiri will admit, he's glad Hasebe didn't enter his default 'shout reprimands' mode at once.
Taking the chance, he gestures invitingly further into the Citadel.]
You can leave this in Konnosuke-dono's good hands-- paws, and let us find somewhere more comfortable to wait. Or, if I may be so bold... I have several cotton yukata. Although your uniform suits you well [For... a foreign style?] you may find a change of clothing as refreshing as a change of location.
Taking the chance, he gestures invitingly further into the Citadel.]
You can leave this in Konnosuke-dono's good hands-- paws, and let us find somewhere more comfortable to wait. Or, if I may be so bold... I have several cotton yukata. Although your uniform suits you well [For... a foreign style?] you may find a change of clothing as refreshing as a change of location.
The moment he feels the comb through his hair he gives a tiny shiver. Not an uncomfortable one mind you, one of those awkward "this feels good" sort of shivers. Doing your own hair was fine of course, but there was something about having someone else play with ones hair that always just felt really... soothing in a strange way. His eyes drifted shut as he just soaked in Tonbokiri's gentle touches.
It wasn't until Tonbokiri asked that question that his eyes even opened again, feeling a faint heat to his face once more. Asking him such a question... It was embarrassing to think about since it slipped out so easily. Perhaps that was further proof that he felt a nice bond with Tonbokiri. At the very least he respected him a lot.
"Those who have proven themselves to me, both on the battle field and with their strong hearts, those are the ones I feel I can call both comrade and friend."
He might just be a bit picky though. Of course he shows a biased towards his other Shinsengumi blades, but also his time being captain of Unit two holds a strong place in his heart as well. Which also meant deep down even Mutsunokami held a place in his heart... but he'll never say that out loud. Ever.
It wasn't until Tonbokiri asked that question that his eyes even opened again, feeling a faint heat to his face once more. Asking him such a question... It was embarrassing to think about since it slipped out so easily. Perhaps that was further proof that he felt a nice bond with Tonbokiri. At the very least he respected him a lot.
"Those who have proven themselves to me, both on the battle field and with their strong hearts, those are the ones I feel I can call both comrade and friend."
He might just be a bit picky though. Of course he shows a biased towards his other Shinsengumi blades, but also his time being captain of Unit two holds a strong place in his heart as well. Which also meant deep down even Mutsunokami held a place in his heart... but he'll never say that out loud. Ever.
[ Are you trying to say that dads and the jokes they make aren't cool???
Mitsutada lets out a small sigh of relief. Leave it to Hasebe-san to be able to take charge when he couldn't. (Who is he kidding, Hasebe was always in charge) Once he felt more steady, he stands up a little straighter with a small smile on his face. ]
A friend with fast reflexes?
[ Mitsu, you know darn well that's not what he meant. ]
Mitsutada lets out a small sigh of relief. Leave it to Hasebe-san to be able to take charge when he couldn't. (Who is he kidding, Hasebe was always in charge) Once he felt more steady, he stands up a little straighter with a small smile on his face. ]
A friend with fast reflexes?
[ Mitsu, you know darn well that's not what he meant. ]
[ He tries to ignore the beating in his own chest when he feels Ichigo leaning in so closely to him. Masamune give him strength... ]
I'm going to help you get undressed so we can put you in drier clothes. Alright?
[ His voice was soft, almost as if he were afraid if he was too loud it'd surprise Ichigo too much. He didn't wait for a confirmation and slowly starts to peel back Ichigo's clothing. }
I'm going to help you get undressed so we can put you in drier clothes. Alright?
[ His voice was soft, almost as if he were afraid if he was too loud it'd surprise Ichigo too much. He didn't wait for a confirmation and slowly starts to peel back Ichigo's clothing. }
[He was still debating this. Tonbokiri truly took advantage of this while he should not have, because truth is this means that he has no space to actually argue back. No!!!]
Hmph. [Curses, it's working.] Konnosuke still may require our help. But...I suppose I can try on one of your yukata. If I am to remain well for Aruji.
[Okay how big are these yukatas.]
Hmph. [Curses, it's working.] Konnosuke still may require our help. But...I suppose I can try on one of your yukata. If I am to remain well for Aruji.
[Okay how big are these yukatas.]
No, no, with his spear, watermelon will not splatter everywhere! A cut is far cleaner than a smash.
But not knowing Sen's inner thoughts further than that hesitant 'um', he can only pause in readying the blindfold. What could be the matter?
"Is this all right? ... Am I perhaps breaking the rules by making such a change?" Now he's worried...
But not knowing Sen's inner thoughts further than that hesitant 'um', he can only pause in readying the blindfold. What could be the matter?
"Is this all right? ... Am I perhaps breaking the rules by making such a change?" Now he's worried...
[Hasebe is no expert, but many people say they aren't cool! Mitsutada! Don't go to the dark side!
(Also true Hasebe is always in charge because he can't stop himself from being nosy as fuck--)
A shake of his head, as he tries to push him up, and his eye twitches at Mitsutada's response.]
My reflexes are only the most impressive so that Aruji would never have to worry about me. [Um, Hasebe, not now.] But that was not what I was implying. You very well know that you just stumbled.
(Also true Hasebe is always in charge because he can't stop himself from being nosy as fuck--)
A shake of his head, as he tries to push him up, and his eye twitches at Mitsutada's response.]
My reflexes are only the most impressive so that Aruji would never have to worry about me. [Um, Hasebe, not now.] But that was not what I was implying. You very well know that you just stumbled.
If it's going to be a clean cut? She's all for it so that they could finally eat some watermelon. Somehow, playing a game means that they will be without fruit for longer.
However, he's stopping!!
"I'm...not sure how the rules work, I've never played this game." Therein lies the problem. "But if no one is complaining, then by all means, continue?"
Looks like she has opted for the option to let him at it because he was worried.
However, he's stopping!!
"I'm...not sure how the rules work, I've never played this game." Therein lies the problem. "But if no one is complaining, then by all means, continue?"
Looks like she has opted for the option to let him at it because he was worried.
Konnosuke-dono can call upon us if he needs assistance. Won't you? [He addresses the pipe fox, who is quick to agree. (Please take the hovering, brooding sword away...)
With that settled, Tonbokiri leads the way further inside towards his room.]
I hope you shall find it satisfactory, Heshikiri Hasebe-dono. If you feel to be in even a slightly better condition because of it, I shall count that a success. For you, and for Aruji's sake.
[As for the size... one size fits all. Because almost all are smaller than Tonbokiri.]
With that settled, Tonbokiri leads the way further inside towards his room.]
I hope you shall find it satisfactory, Heshikiri Hasebe-dono. If you feel to be in even a slightly better condition because of it, I shall count that a success. For you, and for Aruji's sake.
[As for the size... one size fits all. Because almost all are smaller than Tonbokiri.]
[Ichigo mumbles something inaudible in response and buries his feverish face against Mitsutada's chest.
If he were more aware of what was happening, he would probably have stopped him as he didn't anyone outside his family to see the burn scars on his back and upper arms. There are also some fresher and healing wounds on his back from when he shielded his brothers a while back.]
If he were more aware of what was happening, he would probably have stopped him as he didn't anyone outside his family to see the burn scars on his back and upper arms. There are also some fresher and healing wounds on his back from when he shielded his brothers a while back.]
(She is such a kind, sensitive wife-!)
Tonbokiri brightens when he realizes- "This is a new experience for you as well? Then I shall certainly deliver the best possible cut. Let us make a good memory together!"
Smiling broadly, he checks the distance to the watermelon once more, then puts on the blindfold. As he'd stated before, making such a strike is not difficult at all for a Touken Danshi. An unmoving target as big as a head? Simple.
Setting his stance Tonbokiri swings his spear in a fluid motion.
Crack, the watermelon splits in two.
"Is it a satisfactory cut?" He starts to pull off the blindfold even as he asks, eager to see how he did. (He could cut a dragonfly in two while at rest. He has no doubt it's a good cut. But is Sen satisfied with it?)
Tonbokiri brightens when he realizes- "This is a new experience for you as well? Then I shall certainly deliver the best possible cut. Let us make a good memory together!"
Smiling broadly, he checks the distance to the watermelon once more, then puts on the blindfold. As he'd stated before, making such a strike is not difficult at all for a Touken Danshi. An unmoving target as big as a head? Simple.
Setting his stance Tonbokiri swings his spear in a fluid motion.
Crack, the watermelon splits in two.
"Is it a satisfactory cut?" He starts to pull off the blindfold even as he asks, eager to see how he did. (He could cut a dragonfly in two while at rest. He has no doubt it's a good cut. But is Sen satisfied with it?)
Tonbokiri continues making even strokes though Izuminokami's hair, longer as he works further up.
"I see..." Although, he's not sure if he entirely does.
"I am honoured to be regarded as such by you. Indeed... it is embarrassing to admit, but... I have not thought much on the relationship of 'friends'. Being 'comrades' feels sufficient... However now I wonder how it differs."
"I see..." Although, he's not sure if he entirely does.
"I am honoured to be regarded as such by you. Indeed... it is embarrassing to admit, but... I have not thought much on the relationship of 'friends'. Being 'comrades' feels sufficient... However now I wonder how it differs."
You really do... your best to stay strong for everyone, don't you...
[ He smiled a little, not quite sad, it was more like a wave of concern. He couldn't really scold him for that though, because he found that he often did the same thing. But the dategumi bunch were pretty stubborn, and they could tell when Mitsutada was doing far too much. Was that the same with Ichigo's brothers, or did he try to bare this all alone?
slipping off his top couple layers, he sets them to the side and grabs for the towels be brought it, grabbing one from the pile to gently dab at his chest and then slowly drying off his back. He noticed the scars and the markings on his skin and frowned thoughtfully. ]
We have more in common than I previously thought...
[ He smiled a little, not quite sad, it was more like a wave of concern. He couldn't really scold him for that though, because he found that he often did the same thing. But the dategumi bunch were pretty stubborn, and they could tell when Mitsutada was doing far too much. Was that the same with Ichigo's brothers, or did he try to bare this all alone?
slipping off his top couple layers, he sets them to the side and grabs for the towels be brought it, grabbing one from the pile to gently dab at his chest and then slowly drying off his back. He noticed the scars and the markings on his skin and frowned thoughtfully. ]
We have more in common than I previously thought...
Did I stumble or did the floor move under me? One of life's greatest questions...
[ He knew deep down that Hasebe was right, that he should take a break instead of all the running around he's been doing, but even he had his stubborn sides from time to time. ]
[ He knew deep down that Hasebe was right, that he should take a break instead of all the running around he's been doing, but even he had his stubborn sides from time to time. ]
"I think... to me a friend is more than just a comrade on the field. While they could be quite similar, a friend takes it to the next level. They're there for you to trust more than anyone else, there to enjoy the company of, there to kick your rear when you need it most."
Perhaps it was because he was a shinsengumi sword that comradery and friendship were so important to him. It was a hard thing to explain, it was more of a feeling, like an everlasting bond. He fell silent for a moment before tilting his head back to look over his shoulder once more.
"I'd only trust a friend to comb my hair."
Perhaps it was because he was a shinsengumi sword that comradery and friendship were so important to him. It was a hard thing to explain, it was more of a feeling, like an everlasting bond. He fell silent for a moment before tilting his head back to look over his shoulder once more.
"I'd only trust a friend to comb my hair."
[Ichigo is vaguely aware of Mitsutada’s presence but he’s too tired and weak to focus on what is happening.
He does try to bear everything on his own for he believes that his brothers are too young to be burdened with his troubles. He wants them to be happy and just be children. He can’t stop them from having to go into battle but he can try to make their lives as carefree as possible. His brothers are also one of the few things he can remember and he will protect them at any cost. He will be the perfect big brother to them. He will smile for them so that they needn’t worry.
And over time, he has learnt to hide his fears and unease behind a smile. His two greatest fears being having everything he holds dear taken away from him in a flash again and waking up one day with no memory of anything or anyone again. His reawakening at the Imperial Collection had been a terrible time for him at first as he struggled with his amnesia, and it had taken him a long time to remember the few fragments of his past that he now clung to. And then there are those nightmares of that fateful fire...]
He does try to bear everything on his own for he believes that his brothers are too young to be burdened with his troubles. He wants them to be happy and just be children. He can’t stop them from having to go into battle but he can try to make their lives as carefree as possible. His brothers are also one of the few things he can remember and he will protect them at any cost. He will be the perfect big brother to them. He will smile for them so that they needn’t worry.
And over time, he has learnt to hide his fears and unease behind a smile. His two greatest fears being having everything he holds dear taken away from him in a flash again and waking up one day with no memory of anything or anyone again. His reawakening at the Imperial Collection had been a terrible time for him at first as he struggled with his amnesia, and it had taken him a long time to remember the few fragments of his past that he now clung to. And then there are those nightmares of that fateful fire...]
For now... I'll help be your strength... so lean on me as much as you want.
[ He murmured softly, letting his forehead rest against the top of Ichigo's for a moment. Ichigo does his best to be the best and not worry anyone, but that could be tiring after a while and without someone watching after him... he might just get sick like this all over again. Mitsutada couldn't let that happen, not for an old companion and a new friend...
After he dries up his upper half he awkwardly slips a simple t-shirt on him. Nothing complicated for him to wear would be best right now. It's when his gaze traveled downward that he realized what was left to change and his face began to heat up once more. Masamune give him strength..!!! ]
What would make this easiest.... perhaps if we laid you back down...
[ But he seemed so comfortable. ]
[ He murmured softly, letting his forehead rest against the top of Ichigo's for a moment. Ichigo does his best to be the best and not worry anyone, but that could be tiring after a while and without someone watching after him... he might just get sick like this all over again. Mitsutada couldn't let that happen, not for an old companion and a new friend...
After he dries up his upper half he awkwardly slips a simple t-shirt on him. Nothing complicated for him to wear would be best right now. It's when his gaze traveled downward that he realized what was left to change and his face began to heat up once more. Masamune give him strength..!!! ]
What would make this easiest.... perhaps if we laid you back down...
[ But he seemed so comfortable. ]
[Ichigo makes a soft humming sound that may have been a response to what Mitsutada said or maybe it is just a random sound he makes as he drifts off to sleep while leaning against the other sword, feeling safe and comfortable.
He reaches out to lightly grip Mitsutada’s clothes as he whispers to someone in his dream.]
... don’t leave me....
He reaches out to lightly grip Mitsutada’s clothes as he whispers to someone in his dream.]
... don’t leave me....
[ Yagen can’t help being a headpat magnet, apparently, just as Ichigo can’t seem to stop collecting more family members where his current siblings aren’t looking. Not that Yagen would have objected to anyone who brings Ichi-nii happiness, but more importantly… ]
But what about you?
[ He stares down at the new sprinkler in his hands, knowing that he’d received something infinitely precious and yet craving for more still. ]
If you don’t have one for yourself, then we can’t…
[ …play together, he wants to say, but is too embarrassed to continue. ]
But what about you?
[ He stares down at the new sprinkler in his hands, knowing that he’d received something infinitely precious and yet craving for more still. ]
If you don’t have one for yourself, then we can’t…
[ …play together, he wants to say, but is too embarrassed to continue. ]
I’m fine.
[ Still feverish, maybe, but he’s hoping that Gokotai won’t notice. It’s bad enough when the adults start fussing over you…
But he’s already getting up, regardless. As nice as it is to get drenched in ice water, he really needs a change of clothes as well as a cold drink. Hopefully Shokudaikiri or Kasen will be forthcoming with both. ]
What about you? You’re practically wilting.
[ Still feverish, maybe, but he’s hoping that Gokotai won’t notice. It’s bad enough when the adults start fussing over you…
But he’s already getting up, regardless. As nice as it is to get drenched in ice water, he really needs a change of clothes as well as a cold drink. Hopefully Shokudaikiri or Kasen will be forthcoming with both. ]
What about you? You’re practically wilting.
[ “Surprise us,” he says, like the spirits and ghouls around here aren’t up to something even worse…
But Yagen merely pushes his glasses up the bridge of his nose—an unconscious gesture meant to hide a smile that shouldn’t be there. His brothers and Nikkari have really outdone themselves tonight? ]
And what, Izuminokami?
[ He speaks in an undertone, trying to move down the path in the direction of that strange rustling, which seems to grow louder and louder… ]
But Yagen merely pushes his glasses up the bridge of his nose—an unconscious gesture meant to hide a smile that shouldn’t be there. His brothers and Nikkari have really outdone themselves tonight? ]
And what, Izuminokami?
[ He speaks in an undertone, trying to move down the path in the direction of that strange rustling, which seems to grow louder and louder… ]
[ He jumped a little out of his thoughts when he felt that hand of his grip his clothes. He's sure he must be dreaming about some of the others who were important to him, but... that didn't mean he didn't want to comfort him all the same. ]
Shh... it's alright. I haven't left...
[ His forehead nuzzling into the side of Ichigo's, softly, affectionately. ]
Just let me finish drying you off, okay?
Shh... it's alright. I haven't left...
[ His forehead nuzzling into the side of Ichigo's, softly, affectionately. ]
Just let me finish drying you off, okay?
[It’s up to Yagen then to look after everyone in the mornings when Ichigo isn’t there because he’s sneaked off in the night to find comfort in someone else’s arms when he can’t sleep due to nightmares... He’ll be there at bedtime to tuck everyone in.]
Me? Well, I don’t have another of the type that you have but I have others. [Then he smiles gently, guessing what his stubborn little brother probably wanted to say.] We’ll be able to play with them together.
[Oh, Yagen, just relax and leave the big brothering to your Ichi-nii and be the cute little brother that you are!]
Me? Well, I don’t have another of the type that you have but I have others. [Then he smiles gently, guessing what his stubborn little brother probably wanted to say.] We’ll be able to play with them together.
[Oh, Yagen, just relax and leave the big brothering to your Ichi-nii and be the cute little brother that you are!]
[Ichigo seems to have heard and he quiets down for a bit before nuzzling back against Mitsutada’s forehead, whispering...]
... I love you, Mi...
[But then his voice trails off...]
... I love you, Mi...
[But then his voice trails off...]
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