Beach. Everyone has been working so hard lately so why not take a break and enjoy the beach? You can make sand castles, play in the water, and there are even umbrellas for those who'd rather just relax in the shade. There's a nice row of water melons ready to be smashed later in the day and when the sun goes down, that's when the sparklers come out.
Suffering. It's the hottest time of the year and the citadel doesn't have central air conditioning. The few air conditions that were installed have given up on life after being used so much and now, we really have to make do with what we can while the Konnosuke try to fix it. There's a limited number of fans, plenty of ice cream to go around, and the citadel should be built to circulate air, right? ... Right?!
Spooks. In Japan, summer is a time for horror. Gather around the camp fire and hear some spooky ghost stories or maybe head out into the woods just outside the citadel for a good ol' fashioned test of courage. It's all good, harmless fun! Of course, with so many spirits gathered in one place, what's to say a stray or curious outsider spirit won't join the mix...
Rain. Summer is also known for sudden and torrential downpours of rain. The clouds always seem to grown and darken suddenly and the next thing you know, it's raining sheets and the ground is shaking from thunder. Once it starts, it never seems to stop. Maybe you were caught out in the rain or maybe this is day 7 stuck inside.
Other! It's summer and there are tons of things to do. Go to the general store and stock up on ice cream, wake up in the middle of the night uncomfortable with heat, or run around screaming because cicadas are dying and flying at your face.
[Tonbokiri is lending a hand through the chaos, but there is only so much the two of them can do.
It's a bit of a desperation move, but Tonbokiri brings his long ponytail over his shoulder to dangle in front of the cubs. Perhaps they'll be more interested in that than in trying to clean each other, at least for long enough to finish drying them off.]
[Oh, what a nice distraction... but did you really intends to have all five of them come batting at it, Tonbokiri? Because that sure is what is happening, and now the cubs are nipping each other to push each other away from the new, fun toy.]
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T-Tonbokiri-san!!! I-I'm sorry, they're being too rough....!
[He's already going in to pull the tigers away. And even though they're nipping and swiping at each other, they become all mellow when their little master catches them, mindful of not scratching him with their claws or teeth at all, even though they take no such care for others.
Once they have the tigers dried off, though, Gokotai quickly bows his head.]
B-But you're bleeding! And t-the salt water will make it sting! We need to clean this up and bandage it! Yagen always says you need to clean up open wounds...
[And Yagen can't be wrong about this right? It's Yagen, he knows these things.]
[They couldn't have enough for rinsing out five baby tigers, but one bottle won't be missed if it's used for this, right? Soon he is back with a bottle and a clean handkerchief, and he starts dabbing at all the little scratches he can see on Tonbokiri's neck and shoulders.
And then, he rummages in his pockets for the band-aids he carries around... Sorry Tonbokiri, but they are pink with Hello Kitty designs, and Gokotai is going to apply them very seriously on the deeper scratches.]
[Tonbokiri sits in the sand, holding his arms out helpfully as he patiently receives Gokotai's ministrations. The little sword is very diligent, even having those modern one-use bandages on his person. Tonbokiri compliments him warmly,]
You are very good at this. Thank you for even using your bandages on me.
[Getting a better look at one of them he chuckles,] They are suitable, coming from you.
[What a fine little bow. Tonbokiri smiles approvingly and bows his head in return.]
Likewise. I'm glad you and the tigers are all right.
[He touches one of the carefully applied bandages.]
And thank you again for your care. So! [He brings his hands together in a soft clap.] What shall you do now? There is still much time left before we return.
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[Tonbokiri is lending a hand through the chaos, but there is only so much the two of them can do.
It's a bit of a desperation move, but Tonbokiri brings his long ponytail over his shoulder to dangle in front of the cubs. Perhaps they'll be more interested in that than in trying to clean each other, at least for long enough to finish drying them off.]
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A-Ahhhh, do't pull Tonokiri-sama's hair!
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YANK-- One of the tigers actually pulls on a mouthful of his hair, instead of just pawing at it.]
Ah, it doesn't hurt-- [He tries to reassure Gokotai as his head gets yanked down again by another pull.]
Just keep drying them off-- see, only a couple left. [He carefully catches a damp tiger in his towel and rubs him down quickly.]
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[He's already going in to pull the tigers away. And even though they're nipping and swiping at each other, they become all mellow when their little master catches them, mindful of not scratching him with their claws or teeth at all, even though they take no such care for others.
Once they have the tigers dried off, though, Gokotai quickly bows his head.]
Thank you, Tonbokiri-san, and... I-I'm sorry.
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At least the tigers are calm for their master, and at last they're all dried off.
When Gokotai apologizes, he smiles down at the tantou and gently pats his head.]
You're welcome, Gokotai. I'm sorry as well, that the adventure didn't go smoothly. But I hope you could find something positive about it all the same.
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[But alright, no more tigers and inflatable things, they are clearly not disciplined enough for that.]
W-We need to get you some bandages for the scratches, Tonbokiri-san.
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[He follows Gokotai's gaze to his arms, where the tigers scratched him up.]
Oh, this? You need not spend time on something this minor. Please do not worry.
[He smiles, as unseen to him a scrape on his neck dribbles blood.
Please don't worry! This much is nothing!]
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[And Yagen can't be wrong about this right? It's Yagen, he knows these things.]
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But what isn't 'nothing' is the look on Gokotai's face. So he relents.]
Ah, well... as you insist. I would not want you to go against Yagen-dono's teachings, either.
Please take good care of me, Gokotai-dono.
[A dash of extra formality, to hopefully give the little sword a boost of confidence.]
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[They couldn't have enough for rinsing out five baby tigers, but one bottle won't be missed if it's used for this, right? Soon he is back with a bottle and a clean handkerchief, and he starts dabbing at all the little scratches he can see on Tonbokiri's neck and shoulders.
And then, he rummages in his pockets for the band-aids he carries around... Sorry Tonbokiri, but they are pink with Hello Kitty designs, and Gokotai is going to apply them very seriously on the deeper scratches.]
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You are very good at this. Thank you for even using your bandages on me.
[Getting a better look at one of them he chuckles,] They are suitable, coming from you.
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[Does it look weird? Maybe it looks weird.... but those scratches really needed some cleaning and bandaging!]
Y-You can keep them even in the water! They don't peel off!
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Ichigo-dono is a very thoughtful brother to you, isn't he.
[He pats Gokotai firmly on his head.]
Thank you for sharing your gift from him with me.
[And the fact that they are pink with a cute cat design doesn't trouble him in the least.]
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And Gokotai will give a little bow.]
I-I'm glad you didn't get too badly hurt!
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[What a fine little bow. Tonbokiri smiles approvingly and bows his head in return.]
Likewise. I'm glad you and the tigers are all right.
[He touches one of the carefully applied bandages.]
And thank you again for your care.
So! [He brings his hands together in a soft clap.] What shall you do now? There is still much time left before we return.
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[He needs a bit of time still to recover.]
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A rest sounds like a good idea. Have a good time with your brothers, Gokotai.
[He pats him on the shoulder reassuringly once more before before standing.]
I shall see you later.