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6 ❀ Summer Citadel
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Hm?
[Since she tends to refuse Time Government handouts, any koban Satori is is koban she's earned herself through missions and expeditions. So when she hears they are low... well, it's too hot to send people out these days, so...
She whips out her credit card instead. Her personal one, not the one tied to the Citadel's funds.]
Then I guess those are on me, Ichi. Come on. Help me choose the flavors.
[Since she tends to refuse Time Government handouts, any koban Satori is is koban she's earned herself through missions and expeditions. So when she hears they are low... well, it's too hot to send people out these days, so...
She whips out her credit card instead. Her personal one, not the one tied to the Citadel's funds.]
Then I guess those are on me, Ichi. Come on. Help me choose the flavors.
O-Oh... you spoke to Mikazuki-san, then. I-I'm glad.
[Tell him what, Ichigo? You really think your brothers don't know? You, Honebami and Namazuo are the only ones to have damaged memories. Everyone else remembers, they just don't say anything because it's none of their business.]
[Tell him what, Ichigo? You really think your brothers don't know? You, Honebami and Namazuo are the only ones to have damaged memories. Everyone else remembers, they just don't say anything because it's none of their business.]
[‘... what our masters shared, we shared too...’
Ichigo’s breath catches a little when he hears that and he feels this great happiness blossom in his heart filling in that void and washing away the sorrow that has been eating away at him for so long.]
Yes, it did but... [He looks up with a bright smile of great joy and relief.] ... I still remember some of it and now that I’ve found you again, I think I might remember more. Will you help me remember, Mikazuki?
Ichigo’s breath catches a little when he hears that and he feels this great happiness blossom in his heart filling in that void and washing away the sorrow that has been eating away at him for so long.]
Yes, it did but... [He looks up with a bright smile of great joy and relief.] ... I still remember some of it and now that I’ve found you again, I think I might remember more. Will you help me remember, Mikazuki?
[Well, Yagen was probably aware of where his big brother was going and told the others not to look for him.
Ichigo gives Mikazuki a sweet little kiss on the cheek.]
... you used to write me poetry? [That sounds so romantic! It makes Ichigo happy yet slightly embarrassed, so he’s hides his face behind Mikazuki’s back for a moment but now he’s very curious to know more.] Could you write me one? Maybe I’ll remember it.
Ichigo gives Mikazuki a sweet little kiss on the cheek.]
... you used to write me poetry? [That sounds so romantic! It makes Ichigo happy yet slightly embarrassed, so he’s hides his face behind Mikazuki’s back for a moment but now he’s very curious to know more.] Could you write me one? Maybe I’ll remember it.
[And now Ichigo is truly surprised and also extremely embarrassed! Was it that obvious? He crouches down to be at his brother’s height.]
H-How did you know...?
H-How did you know...?
[ Oh thank goodness he was covered again...! Mitsutada looked absolutely relieved and his body seemed to un-tense a little. ]
You're looking cooler already, Mikazuki-san.
You're looking cooler already, Mikazuki-san.
[ Unfortunately for his attempts to move, Mitsutada doesn't seem to be willing to remove his arms just yet... ]
I was surprised to find out that this seemed to be perfect napping weather.
I was surprised to find out that this seemed to be perfect napping weather.
[ ...! ]
Yagen? Yagen?!
[ The panic already starts to set in when he looks around with his flashlight and he doesn't see a thing. ]
Shit... where could he have gone..? Yagen?!
[ Cupping his mouth a little, he makes his shouting louder. ]
Yagen? Yagen?!
[ The panic already starts to set in when he looks around with his flashlight and he doesn't see a thing. ]
Shit... where could he have gone..? Yagen?!
[ Cupping his mouth a little, he makes his shouting louder. ]
[ He makes a face at the inflatable pools comment. During the day yeah they might be fun to sit in a little, but sleeping in them? He'd get prune-y and his hair would mess up. with all sorts of knots and tangles. He'll pass! ]
A question I'd like to know myself.
[ While she seems distracted, he pulls out a comb and starts combing it through her hair with delicate fingers. ]
A question I'd like to know myself.
[ While she seems distracted, he pulls out a comb and starts combing it through her hair with delicate fingers. ]
A very good time...?
[ He frowns thoughtfully as he tries to think of nightly activities people might enjoy. It takes him a few minutes when he freezes as a memory or two flood through his mind. Hijikata-san was known for having special times with female company. And he always seemed to enjoy himself...
Oh.
OH.
back and forth. sleeves. dampness...
He's pretty sure he has at least a vague enough idea and it shows on his face as it heats up quite brightly. His eyes went from Mikazuki to his lap, finding it far too embarrassing to look him in the eyes right now. ]
S-So I see!
[ He frowns thoughtfully as he tries to think of nightly activities people might enjoy. It takes him a few minutes when he freezes as a memory or two flood through his mind. Hijikata-san was known for having special times with female company. And he always seemed to enjoy himself...
Oh.
OH.
back and forth. sleeves. dampness...
He's pretty sure he has at least a vague enough idea and it shows on his face as it heats up quite brightly. His eyes went from Mikazuki to his lap, finding it far too embarrassing to look him in the eyes right now. ]
S-So I see!
[Unable to move away, Ichigo settles back down against Mitsutada, suddenly vey aware of how closely he’s being embraced. His heart beats a little quicker at that.
He knows it’s selfish of him to give the other hope that he’ll be able to get anything more than friendship from him, but... but it does feel very nice to be in his arms. Maybe it’s okay to just lean like that against him just a little while longer.
Yet, Mitsutada’s mention of the rainy weather being perfect for napping does remind him of a recent rainy afternoon where he’d done so much more than just napping with his beloved! The thought of it makes him blush brightly and he can’t help burying his face against Mitsutada’s neck with a soft whimper.]
Yes, it-it is the perfect napping weather...
He knows it’s selfish of him to give the other hope that he’ll be able to get anything more than friendship from him, but... but it does feel very nice to be in his arms. Maybe it’s okay to just lean like that against him just a little while longer.
Yet, Mitsutada’s mention of the rainy weather being perfect for napping does remind him of a recent rainy afternoon where he’d done so much more than just napping with his beloved! The thought of it makes him blush brightly and he can’t help burying his face against Mitsutada’s neck with a soft whimper.]
Yes, it-it is the perfect napping weather...
[ Honestly, Mitsutada really had no faith in the situation anyway. While he was confident in himself, there are some things a cool personality can't beat, like a bond that's lasted throughout ages.
Still... it didn't keep him from being a little greedy. He wouldn't do anything further than this, wouldn't try to push Ichigo into anything that might hurt him. Just... holding him was enough...
He glances down a little when Ichigo buries himself into his neck so quickly, feeling his heart rate rise up again. He does his best to keep his cool... ]
And the air feels... much nicer.
Still... it didn't keep him from being a little greedy. He wouldn't do anything further than this, wouldn't try to push Ichigo into anything that might hurt him. Just... holding him was enough...
He glances down a little when Ichigo buries himself into his neck so quickly, feeling his heart rate rise up again. He does his best to keep his cool... ]
And the air feels... much nicer.
[Mitsutada is very honourable person, maybe that’s why Ichigo feels so safe and comforted around him.]
It does...
[That is when his tummy lets out a little growl which makes Ichigo’s cheeks even pinker and he clutches a bit at Mitsutada’s clothes at that embarrassing sound! But it has been a while since he last ate...]
S-sorry about that...
It does...
[That is when his tummy lets out a little growl which makes Ichigo’s cheeks even pinker and he clutches a bit at Mitsutada’s clothes at that embarrassing sound! But it has been a while since he last ate...]
S-sorry about that...
But that is your... [No, he must not question or argue with his master. That simply isn’t how a good sword should behave and he has to set a good example for his brothers and also maintain the honour of his family name.] Yes, Aruji-sama.
[He looks over at the all the flavours and is immediately drawn to the strawberry ones. He really really likes strawberries but he’s also sick and tired of all the strawberry puns Tsurumaru likes to tease him with. He moves his hand away from them and goes pick out other flavours instead, thinking of what his brothers and his... his heart flutters at the thought and he smiles to himself... his beloved would like.]
[He looks over at the all the flavours and is immediately drawn to the strawberry ones. He really really likes strawberries but he’s also sick and tired of all the strawberry puns Tsurumaru likes to tease him with. He moves his hand away from them and goes pick out other flavours instead, thinking of what his brothers and his... his heart flutters at the thought and he smiles to himself... his beloved would like.]
I-Ichi-nii... We all know.
[Was Ichi-nii really trying to be sneaky? Really?]
Even if we didn't, the way you look at him...
A-Ah, I'm sorry.
[Gokotai ducks his head slightly. Hopefully Ichi-nii isn't mad that apparently, all his little brothers know his love life better than he does.]
[Was Ichi-nii really trying to be sneaky? Really?]
Even if we didn't, the way you look at him...
A-Ah, I'm sorry.
[Gokotai ducks his head slightly. Hopefully Ichi-nii isn't mad that apparently, all his little brothers know his love life better than he does.]
Tonbokiri's eyes refocus at Izuminokami's voice, his hands falling still again.
"No-? My apologies. I suppose... there is still much to learn about this heart we have been given, and the relationships that come from it. But, as you say. I shaln't worry too hard over it for now."
For now. He is still worried.
He resumes combing properly at least, and as Izuminokami's hair is wondrously well taken care of, he is already almost finished. Time for some practical concerns. Like how to tie it up.
"No-? My apologies. I suppose... there is still much to learn about this heart we have been given, and the relationships that come from it. But, as you say. I shaln't worry too hard over it for now."
For now. He is still worried.
He resumes combing properly at least, and as Izuminokami's hair is wondrously well taken care of, he is already almost finished. Time for some practical concerns. Like how to tie it up.
(Please keep track of your clothing, Muramasa. :( )
That Muramasa won't go outside is enough for him. He can't help the chuckle in his voice as he replies, "It would be a rare sight for them, indeed."
Giving up on the towel for now, Tonbokiri undoes the knot of his obi sash. Gathering it up, he lays the sash flat on the bench to dry. He then takes off his soaked yukata. It will take a little while to lay it out without distorting the shape too much... The bench is not a proper drying rack. He will leave his undergarment on, of course, and search for his towel once this is finished.
That Muramasa won't go outside is enough for him. He can't help the chuckle in his voice as he replies, "It would be a rare sight for them, indeed."
Giving up on the towel for now, Tonbokiri undoes the knot of his obi sash. Gathering it up, he lays the sash flat on the bench to dry. He then takes off his soaked yukata. It will take a little while to lay it out without distorting the shape too much... The bench is not a proper drying rack. He will leave his undergarment on, of course, and search for his towel once this is finished.
[Ugh, this is nice. Why is Kane nice when no one is around, and a horrible tsun when people are, though....
Well, she'll enjoy it while it lasts and then use it to embarrass him in front of his fellow gumis because she does that.]
I don't even want to send any of you out right now, because what's the point? It's so hot regaining your fatigue status takes ages.
Well, she'll enjoy it while it lasts and then use it to embarrass him in front of his fellow gumis because she does that.]
I don't even want to send any of you out right now, because what's the point? It's so hot regaining your fatigue status takes ages.
[That smile is so beautiful... and very encouraging.
Mikazuki bows his head a little. He didn't want to impose before but it's different if Ichigo is asking.
He moves so he can sit in seiza properly, and then puts his hands in front of him on the ground, giving Ichigo an actual bow.]
Then I will be in your care again, Goshuujin-sama.
Mikazuki bows his head a little. He didn't want to impose before but it's different if Ichigo is asking.
He moves so he can sit in seiza properly, and then puts his hands in front of him on the ground, giving Ichigo an actual bow.]
Then I will be in your care again, Goshuujin-sama.
[Aaaaah, there we go! That is a rather brilliant shade of red. Mikazuki has made quite a lot of people blush in his time, but this time, it's really fun.]
Not my best work, I must say. This one really is a bit too... in your face. Although I guess for some, that is what is needed.
Not my best work, I must say. This one really is a bit too... in your face. Although I guess for some, that is what is needed.
[Well... he didn't tighten the collar of the yukata quite as closed as he could have, Mitsutada, but yes, at least, he's decent.
And now he marches to the younger sword and... pulls on his tie to undo it?]
Your turn now. Take it off, or you'll overheat too.
And now he marches to the younger sword and... pulls on his tie to undo it?]
Your turn now. Take it off, or you'll overheat too.
Sometimes we did not see each other for days at a time. I wanted to stay in your heart even then.
[So yes, he wrote poetry. A lot of it.]
I don't know that I remember any of the ones I wrote back then, but I coud try for a new one. Let's see....
[He thinks for a moment before he picks up his brush. it glides on the paper, forming elegant calligraphy.]
With the passing time,
Not a moment dry
Are my sleeves;
Low tide does not reveal
The seaweed beneath the waves…
[So yes, he wrote poetry. A lot of it.]
I don't know that I remember any of the ones I wrote back then, but I coud try for a new one. Let's see....
[He thinks for a moment before he picks up his brush. it glides on the paper, forming elegant calligraphy.]
Not a moment dry
Are my sleeves;
Low tide does not reveal
The seaweed beneath the waves…
[Ichigo just stares in shock for a moment then his heart starts beating extremely quickly and his cheeks become so very flushed.]
Mi-Mikazuki! You don’t have to-! P-Please get up!
[He tries to hurry over to help Mikazuki up but he gets up too quickly and now he feels faint...]
Mi-Mikazuki! You don’t have to-! P-Please get up!
[He tries to hurry over to help Mikazuki up but he gets up too quickly and now he feels faint...]
Edited 2019-09-21 09:12 (UTC)
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