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6 ❀ Summer Citadel
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"That's not a problem. I can always re-braid it when we are done here."
His expression softens quite a bit. He was honestly a bit flattered that Tonbokiri enjoyed his styling that much.
His expression softens quite a bit. He was honestly a bit flattered that Tonbokiri enjoyed his styling that much.
So it seems you too are learning the ways around Hasebe-san.
[Braid, dry... Someone give me fanart of Tonbo with wavy hair now ;A;]
"Oh, I'd be grateful."
He's also relieved that Izuminokami so easily took his comment as a compliment. The atmosphere is brighter already.
As he joins Izuminokami in the bath he sighs slowly in satisfaction.
"There is nothing quite like the sensation of being submerged in hot water, is there. This is among my favourite experiences of having this body."
"Oh, I'd be grateful."
He's also relieved that Izuminokami so easily took his comment as a compliment. The atmosphere is brighter already.
As he joins Izuminokami in the bath he sighs slowly in satisfaction.
"There is nothing quite like the sensation of being submerged in hot water, is there. This is among my favourite experiences of having this body."
[He gives a hearty laugh, although in his heart he apologizes to Hasebe-dono.]
Yes, well... It is the way he is, and his zealousness is rather admirable in many ways. But there is a certain way of relating to him, isn't there.
Yes, well... It is the way he is, and his zealousness is rather admirable in many ways. But there is a certain way of relating to him, isn't there.
Yes, I am most certain we would have a rather difficult time running the citadel without Hasebe.
"it really is the best sensation. If it weren't for the way it makes my skin get all... wrinkly, I would spend so much more time in these waters."
He pushes his hair back which was a strange look for him without his bangs flaring to the side, but it was getting more difficult to relax with his hair plastered over his face.
He pushes his hair back which was a strange look for him without his bangs flaring to the side, but it was getting more difficult to relax with his hair plastered over his face.
Why does skin get that unpleasant, wrinkly texture after a while...? It's a shame.
It's not often one gets to see the other swords with their hair down, or up, or pushed back, as the case may be. So Tonbokiri blinks at the transformation that comes over Izuminokami's face when there's no hair falling past his eyes.
"Mm... Having your bangs back is a good look for you."
It makes him look handsome in a different way and younger-- although the sword likely wouldn't appreciate the latter.
"You look handsome no matter what, though. It is very much your nature." Even with his hair plastered about wildly. Even dropped in a watering trough. Tonbokiri is an honest blade, so Izuminokami will know it to be true, right?
It's not often one gets to see the other swords with their hair down, or up, or pushed back, as the case may be. So Tonbokiri blinks at the transformation that comes over Izuminokami's face when there's no hair falling past his eyes.
"Mm... Having your bangs back is a good look for you."
It makes him look handsome in a different way and younger-- although the sword likely wouldn't appreciate the latter.
"You look handsome no matter what, though. It is very much your nature." Even with his hair plastered about wildly. Even dropped in a watering trough. Tonbokiri is an honest blade, so Izuminokami will know it to be true, right?
[Another, more quiet chuckle.]
Just so.
And just as much as there would be trouble running the kitchen without you and Kasen Kanesada-dono. [Please, accept his gratitude once again.]
It is satisfying how each of us has a strength that we can contribute to Honmaru.
Just so.
And just as much as there would be trouble running the kitchen without you and Kasen Kanesada-dono. [Please, accept his gratitude once again.]
It is satisfying how each of us has a strength that we can contribute to Honmaru.
It's true... I can't imagine our home without any one of us here. We all make this place... the best home in my opinion.
While it was embarrassing to hear, he perks up right away. Handsome.... He said he looked handsome.
"Does it make me look more mature?" if he wore his hair back like that, would he look more like Hijikata-san?? He fidgeted in his spot, but he looked like he was absolutely vibrating with excitement.
"Does it make me look more mature?" if he wore his hair back like that, would he look more like Hijikata-san?? He fidgeted in his spot, but he looked like he was absolutely vibrating with excitement.
[Again, he nods his agreement.]
And to think Aruji can continue to summon blades to become our comrades... Honmaru will become even more lively, and powerful.
[Unstoppable, even! He nods again in satisfaction. Aruji's Citadel will be unequalled.
Thinking of new blades though, Tonbokiri has another odd question to ask. But Shokudaikiri has been so indulgent of his questions thus far, he has nearly no hesitation to ask,]
Is there a blade that you are hoping to see join us?
And to think Aruji can continue to summon blades to become our comrades... Honmaru will become even more lively, and powerful.
[Unstoppable, even! He nods again in satisfaction. Aruji's Citadel will be unequalled.
Thinking of new blades though, Tonbokiri has another odd question to ask. But Shokudaikiri has been so indulgent of his questions thus far, he has nearly no hesitation to ask,]
Is there a blade that you are hoping to see join us?
Although Tonbokiri had already thought of the answer to this question, he does pause a moment to look like he's thinking about it. It's only fair to show Izuminokami that he's giving the question due consideration, even if it's a bit of pretense. And just look at how adorably eager the young sword is for praise-!
"Mm. Honestly, I feel your usual look suits you best. Although I don't understand all of how Aruji summons us, I think how we initially appear must be an image close to our hearts. I resemble my former master Tadakatsu in many ways." And proud he is of that.
"Mm. Honestly, I feel your usual look suits you best. Although I don't understand all of how Aruji summons us, I think how we initially appear must be an image close to our hearts. I resemble my former master Tadakatsu in many ways." And proud he is of that.
I never really thought of that... I already have some of my close companions. I'm not really sure who else could pop up...
[ Hmm... ]
[ Hmm... ]
[The thing is, Ichigo, no one os trying to make you live up to your past self's standards except you.
Mikazuki has said so to Honebami before. 'If you don't remember our old memories, then we'll just have to make new ones together.' The slight pain of being the only one to remember is something he can deal with on his own. He's been the only one to remember certain things for a long time, after all.
For now, he is going to enjoy the blush and keep thrusting his fingers in gently, brushing against that spot every once in a while.]
It's alright, you don't have to say anything. It's written on your face.
Mikazuki has said so to Honebami before. 'If you don't remember our old memories, then we'll just have to make new ones together.' The slight pain of being the only one to remember is something he can deal with on his own. He's been the only one to remember certain things for a long time, after all.
For now, he is going to enjoy the blush and keep thrusting his fingers in gently, brushing against that spot every once in a while.]
It's alright, you don't have to say anything. It's written on your face.
[Listen, there are a lot of sad broken birds in this Citadel, and he's been doing his best, okay?
Kissing though? Kissing is fine.]
Alright. I can do that.
[But even as he does move to do it, he keeps a soft hold on Ichigo's fingers, just so he'll know Mikazuki is still right there. For someone else, he might have let go entirely, but this is Ichigo's first time.
First he goes for a peck on the cheek. Then one on his hand. Then a nibble on his earlobe. All without words or warning, but always softly.]
Kissing though? Kissing is fine.]
Alright. I can do that.
[But even as he does move to do it, he keeps a soft hold on Ichigo's fingers, just so he'll know Mikazuki is still right there. For someone else, he might have let go entirely, but this is Ichigo's first time.
First he goes for a peck on the cheek. Then one on his hand. Then a nibble on his earlobe. All without words or warning, but always softly.]
[He doesn’t believe that! Surely everyone is judging him against his past self... all the time, every minute, every second, they just haven’t said so out loud.
His breath quickens and his grip on the bedsheets tighten as he tries to contain the urge to cry out whenever Mikazuki brushes against that magical spot inside him that he hadn’t been aware of till now. He whimpers softly instead, his face fully flushed now.]
It-It is...??
[And the moment Mikazuki mentions his face, he’s immediately alarmed and self-conscious about how he looks. What expression does he have now? Is it alright to look like that?? Why can’t he just turn his mind off and enjoy all this?? Yes, he... he needs to stop thinking so much. Relax. Deep breaths. He can do this. Just concentrate on those fingers working their magic... Ahhh, yes, that feels good... so good... oh, my...
He can’t help closing his eyes, soft moans escaping from him as he finally allows himself to just enjoy all this, and he lets slip...]
... that... that feels good... Mikazuki...
His breath quickens and his grip on the bedsheets tighten as he tries to contain the urge to cry out whenever Mikazuki brushes against that magical spot inside him that he hadn’t been aware of till now. He whimpers softly instead, his face fully flushed now.]
It-It is...??
[And the moment Mikazuki mentions his face, he’s immediately alarmed and self-conscious about how he looks. What expression does he have now? Is it alright to look like that?? Why can’t he just turn his mind off and enjoy all this?? Yes, he... he needs to stop thinking so much. Relax. Deep breaths. He can do this. Just concentrate on those fingers working their magic... Ahhh, yes, that feels good... so good... oh, my...
He can’t help closing his eyes, soft moans escaping from him as he finally allows himself to just enjoy all this, and he lets slip...]
... that... that feels good... Mikazuki...
[He’d rather not know any of the sordid details... Ignorance is bliss. Let him remind untainted in his pure world for as long as possible.
He greatly appreciates being able to keep a light hold on Mikazuki’s hand as he stands there in darkness. Perhaps one day he’ll be able to stand being alone in the dark again, but today isn’t that day.
Ichigo chuckles lightly at the little kisses on his cheek and hand. He likes those. Then he gasps and shudders at the unexpected soft nibbling on his earlobe. He can’t help gripping Mikazuki’s hand a bit as his ears are wonderfully sensitive.]
He greatly appreciates being able to keep a light hold on Mikazuki’s hand as he stands there in darkness. Perhaps one day he’ll be able to stand being alone in the dark again, but today isn’t that day.
Ichigo chuckles lightly at the little kisses on his cheek and hand. He likes those. Then he gasps and shudders at the unexpected soft nibbling on his earlobe. He can’t help gripping Mikazuki’s hand a bit as his ears are wonderfully sensitive.]
Huff! Not an angry one mind you, but one of confidence as he pushes his hair back again out of habit. Apparently those are the exact words he wanted to hear from Tonbokiri because he was positively sparkling.
"Well of course. I'm a rather handsome man after all. My looks are part of my ever growing popularity."
"Well of course. I'm a rather handsome man after all. My looks are part of my ever growing popularity."
That is fortunate that you already have sound comrades from your past at your side.
In turn, I feel fortunate that all three Great Spears are together.
In turn, I feel fortunate that all three Great Spears are together.
Hahaha! Izuminokami has a similar pride, it seems. And doesn't hold back in showing it. (They might soon have to fish sakura blossoms out of the bath water, at this rate.)
"That's the spirit. Are you trying to become more popular than anyone in particular?"
"That's the spirit. Are you trying to become more popular than anyone in particular?"
The three of you really do make quite a team that's for certain.
In a silly way, even though he didn't look quite like his old master, he felt like this form is the form his old master would have been proud of. Big, tall, handsome, ect ect. So this form is how he wanted to stay. So hearing such words from Tonbokiri really just made him perk up even more.
"Not exactly. I just appreciate how handsome I am, and I feel those will too."
Or something like that. He's honestly just trying to sound cool.
"Not exactly. I just appreciate how handsome I am, and I feel those will too."
Or something like that. He's honestly just trying to sound cool.
Thank you for saying so. We do our best.
[They really do try... But of course he is proud to be part of that group.]
I hope you have a closeness like that with your comrades as well.
[One needn't have had humans group them together to make close bonds.]
[They really do try... But of course he is proud to be part of that group.]
I hope you have a closeness like that with your comrades as well.
[One needn't have had humans group them together to make close bonds.]
"You just appreciate how handsome you are..." He repeats it back thoughtfully. "I certainly appreciate your perspective. I've not thought too much about whether I'm handsome or not."
Although he does have moments of seriously wondering about these sideburns.
Although he does have moments of seriously wondering about these sideburns.
I would like to think we are all pretty close at least, even if Tsuru-san would rather pull pranks than to help in the kitchen.
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