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6 ❀ Summer Citadel
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[He shakes his head slightly, still grinning. You are most welcome to try bringing that up with him when you meet him.]
'Interesting', yes. It certainly is.
...But for all the trouble he causes me, I cannot imagine it any other way now.
'Interesting', yes. It certainly is.
...But for all the trouble he causes me, I cannot imagine it any other way now.
[Ichigo is shocked to see similar scars on Mitsutada’s hand. He reaches out to gently take hold of his hand then he looks over with great concern.]
Your hand... Is it just this one or are both of them...? Does it affect your movement? Does it hurt?
Your hand... Is it just this one or are both of them...? Does it affect your movement? Does it hurt?
“You needn’t apologize, Tonbokiri. I just didn’t want you feeling any sort of guilt for ‘taking up my time’ when I’ve been enjoying this time with you.”
He let out a softer huff this time, tucking some shorter strands behind his ear. Tonbokiri was kind and easy to talk to, a man worthy of respect... he didn’t want the other sword to feel like his presence had somehow bothered him just because he offered up his own services.
He let out a softer huff this time, tucking some shorter strands behind his ear. Tonbokiri was kind and easy to talk to, a man worthy of respect... he didn’t want the other sword to feel like his presence had somehow bothered him just because he offered up his own services.
[He will try to persuade him for your sake as a fellow big brother!]
This is certainly a very tricky problem... I wonder if it’s perhaps possible to teach him a lesson in some way... but I guess he’s someone who isn’t really ashamed of anything?
[He smiles at that.] He is your brother after all. No matter how troublesome our brothers are, we still love them.
This is certainly a very tricky problem... I wonder if it’s perhaps possible to teach him a lesson in some way... but I guess he’s someone who isn’t really ashamed of anything?
[He smiles at that.] He is your brother after all. No matter how troublesome our brothers are, we still love them.
[Tonbokiri is relieved that he got it, and approved.
His eyebrows raise in concern at the mention of a bruise. Shokudaikiri, are you really okay?]
That would be a problem. Mm... [He tilts his head back and forth for a moment, thinking. He's pretty sure he knows this one... ... Ah!]
Ice reduces swelling. So, let us put something cold on it.
Fortunate that there are these cooler boxes here! [He gets up to open them, checking for something to use.]
Oh, you brought lots of good things to eat! Everyone will be very grateful. [Are there one of those little pouches of ice in here, though? First aid first.]
His eyebrows raise in concern at the mention of a bruise. Shokudaikiri, are you really okay?]
That would be a problem. Mm... [He tilts his head back and forth for a moment, thinking. He's pretty sure he knows this one... ... Ah!]
Ice reduces swelling. So, let us put something cold on it.
Fortunate that there are these cooler boxes here! [He gets up to open them, checking for something to use.]
Oh, you brought lots of good things to eat! Everyone will be very grateful. [Are there one of those little pouches of ice in here, though? First aid first.]
"Thank you for saying so. I have been enjoying this time, as well. Very much." Still, he doesn't want Izuminokami to leave feeling offended for him passing on his generous offer... (If the sword presses again... he might just have to relent?)
Reaching around Izuminokami, he adjusts the mirror. "I have finished. I do hope it meets your satisfaction, at least a little."
If anything, he doesn't look much like his usual self, dressed in the dark navy yukata and having his hair so tightly gathered back. But hopefully it's cooler, which was the point.
Reaching around Izuminokami, he adjusts the mirror. "I have finished. I do hope it meets your satisfaction, at least a little."
If anything, he doesn't look much like his usual self, dressed in the dark navy yukata and having his hair so tightly gathered back. But hopefully it's cooler, which was the point.
[Loving Muramasa... as a brother...
Tonbokiri falls thoughtfully silent at that. It is... not dissimilar to what Izuminokami-dono had told him about friendship?
Perhaps, one way to know more is to ask swords with experiences beyond his own.]
Ichigo Hitofuri-dono, may I ask you a question?
To you, how does the relationship of 'brother' differ from that of 'comrade'? ...I apologize, if it is a topic too difficult to put into words.
Tonbokiri falls thoughtfully silent at that. It is... not dissimilar to what Izuminokami-dono had told him about friendship?
Perhaps, one way to know more is to ask swords with experiences beyond his own.]
Ichigo Hitofuri-dono, may I ask you a question?
To you, how does the relationship of 'brother' differ from that of 'comrade'? ...I apologize, if it is a topic too difficult to put into words.
[ Sengo can only turn slightly pale, as he raises one trembling finger toward the door. ]
…That.
[ Should Satori turn, she’ll meet a pair of blinking eyes staring back at her from behind the door—no, they’re on the door, actually. And it isn’t long before a set of eyes blink open upon each panel, revealing a veritable infestation of Mokumokuren.
Although honestly the fair Saniwa herself doesn’t look too out of place among them. ]
…That.
[ Should Satori turn, she’ll meet a pair of blinking eyes staring back at her from behind the door—no, they’re on the door, actually. And it isn’t long before a set of eyes blink open upon each panel, revealing a veritable infestation of Mokumokuren.
Although honestly the fair Saniwa herself doesn’t look too out of place among them. ]
“I see you’re joining in the fun as well.” There might be a hint of pride in Sengo’s voice at that, even if Tonbokiri is undressing for perfectly innocent reasons.
Besides, so is Sengo.
“But I won’t be beat when it comes to undr—hey!!” One of the other horses behind him has caught his obi between its teeth, tugging at it as if it might be a particularly stubborn piece of fodder. Sengo, half laughing and half exasperated, tries to tug it free.
“I see someone here is eager for a show.”
Besides, so is Sengo.
“But I won’t be beat when it comes to undr—hey!!” One of the other horses behind him has caught his obi between its teeth, tugging at it as if it might be a particularly stubborn piece of fodder. Sengo, half laughing and half exasperated, tries to tug it free.
“I see someone here is eager for a show.”
[Satori stops dead when she sees the Mokumokuren.
Not scared. It takes more than that to scare her. But no, she's not happy.]
How did they even get in?
[Before Sengo can answer, though, she suddenly raises her hand.]
You know what? I don't fucking care. If they wanna watch me pee, more power to them.
[And she steps into the bathroom and slams the door behind herself.
When she comes out five minutes later, though, she fishes a paper ofuda from her pocket and focuses some spiritual power in it... and then slaps it on top of the door.]
Tell me if they're still here tomorrow morning. I'm going back to bed. And don't fucking get undressed!
Not scared. It takes more than that to scare her. But no, she's not happy.]
How did they even get in?
[Before Sengo can answer, though, she suddenly raises her hand.]
You know what? I don't fucking care. If they wanna watch me pee, more power to them.
[And she steps into the bathroom and slams the door behind herself.
When she comes out five minutes later, though, she fishes a paper ofuda from her pocket and focuses some spiritual power in it... and then slaps it on top of the door.]
Tell me if they're still here tomorrow morning. I'm going back to bed. And don't fucking get undressed!
It... doesn't really hurt much. But both of them are pretty much a mess like this. I suppose on rainy days my joints feel a little off...? But I mostly cover them up... out of embarrassment.
[ Since Mitsutada likes to be prepared for anything that might happen, especially with the energetic sword bunch they have running around the beach, he actually did pack a couple first aid kits and some ice pouches inside one of the coolers. ]
I figured since everyone was blowing off a lot of energy, they'd need something to keep cool and stay charged up...
I figured since everyone was blowing off a lot of energy, they'd need something to keep cool and stay charged up...
I see... So it still does hurt a bit... You love working with your hands yet they have been...
[And he bends down to softly kiss the scars on Mitsutada’s exposed hand as if wanting to make it better or to soothe the pain.]
[And he bends down to softly kiss the scars on Mitsutada’s exposed hand as if wanting to make it better or to soothe the pain.]
[Wow, he came super-prepared. A couple of first aid kits?]
You are ever so thoughtful of everyone. This time, please allow me.
[He turns back to Shokudaikiri with a kind smile, holding an ice pack wrapped in a hand towel. Leaning in close to his face Tonbokiri notes with concern,]
It is a bit red. Here, if you lie down you can rest the ice on your face without holding it there.
You are ever so thoughtful of everyone. This time, please allow me.
[He turns back to Shokudaikiri with a kind smile, holding an ice pack wrapped in a hand towel. Leaning in close to his face Tonbokiri notes with concern,]
It is a bit red. Here, if you lie down you can rest the ice on your face without holding it there.
He wouldn't exactly call this 'for fun'... But Muramasa is this kind of sword. Perhaps he should simply be glad to spend time with him, odd though the situation may be.
His wry smile at that turns into an outright laugh at the horse's antics.
"I agree, you won't be beat with assistance like that."
His wry smile at that turns into an outright laugh at the horse's antics.
"I agree, you won't be beat with assistance like that."
Oh... Okay. [He looks away a little sheepishly and helps carry the shopping.
He looks over at her.]
... ...I'll try. [But he doesn't really know how to relax! He has so many responsibilities and all the stress that comes with those responsibilities...]
He looks over at her.]
... ...I'll try. [But he doesn't really know how to relax! He has so many responsibilities and all the stress that comes with those responsibilities...]
[ He lets out a loud huff at that, but despite his annoyance, he was still careful with her hair, making sure not to tug it anymore than putting it up. ]
I can do it just fine. It's just a little more time consuming with hair as long as mine.
I can do it just fine. It's just a little more time consuming with hair as long as mine.
His eyes light up the moment he sees his reflection in the mirror. Turning his head from one side to the other, admiring the work Tonbokiri did. He really did just seem like the happiest sword right now.
"It's met my satisfaction and then some..!"
"It's met my satisfaction and then some..!"
The look on Izuminokami's face is the best reward of all.
"Then I am satisfied as well. If you ever wish to borrow a yukata or have me put your hair up, feel free to come any time."
"Then I am satisfied as well. If you ever wish to borrow a yukata or have me put your hair up, feel free to come any time."
[ He lets his eye close as he soaks in the soft touches of his lips. Ichigo really doesn't know how to make this easy on his old heart. ]
I wanted to show you... so you knew I would never find that part of you disgusting.
I wanted to show you... so you knew I would never find that part of you disgusting.
[ You never know when a couple of these swords might start getting into playful fights that go a little out of hand...! ]
I'm sorry for having you do this... I didn't mean to take up so much of your time.
[ Slowly he moved to lie down on his towel, letting his eyes slowly close. ]
I'm sorry for having you do this... I didn't mean to take up so much of your time.
[ Slowly he moved to lie down on his towel, letting his eyes slowly close. ]
[Ichigo can't help being loving and affectionate, especially to those he cares deeply about. He looks up with a grateful smile, still holding his hand tenderly.]
Thank you, Mitsutada. That means a lot to me.
Thank you, Mitsutada. That means a lot to me.
[... that is a question Ichigo has never thought about. He takes a moment to consider it.]
Well, the most basic definition of a 'brother' in our case, would be those who were crafted by the same swordsmith as yourself. But there is also this deeper and more personal emotional bond, this intense need you feel inside to protect them and love them unconditionally, and you're happy when they are happy. You're also willing to do anything for them.
While a 'comrade' could be anyone we fight alongside with on the battlefield or any of the other swords here. There could be a great level of trust between you and a 'comrade' since we need this trust to be able to work effectively together, but... it's less of a personal connection. It's a more professional connection where we are all working towards the same goal for the sake of our master.
But there are also some 'comrades' that you've managed to build such a strong bond with that they can feel like a 'brother' to you...
Well, the most basic definition of a 'brother' in our case, would be those who were crafted by the same swordsmith as yourself. But there is also this deeper and more personal emotional bond, this intense need you feel inside to protect them and love them unconditionally, and you're happy when they are happy. You're also willing to do anything for them.
While a 'comrade' could be anyone we fight alongside with on the battlefield or any of the other swords here. There could be a great level of trust between you and a 'comrade' since we need this trust to be able to work effectively together, but... it's less of a personal connection. It's a more professional connection where we are all working towards the same goal for the sake of our master.
But there are also some 'comrades' that you've managed to build such a strong bond with that they can feel like a 'brother' to you...
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