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.
[He is walking in there as regally as he can no matter what...! He has an entrance to make and an image to uphold! Then he'll call Yagen or Hakusan aside and tell them what's wrong. Maybe bringing him back to his brothers isn't the best idea after all...?]
[Ichigo slowly dismounts, placing a hand on Tonbokiri's arm, as he takes deep breath and gingerly tries to stand on his injured foot. He lets go and takes a step forward, trying not to wince. He stands in front of the door for a moment, considering whether or not to go in.
...
No, he doesn't feel up to it right now. Don't get him wrong, he loves his brothers dearly, but he doesn't quite have the energy to deal with them at this very moment...
He turns back to Tonbokiri.]
Tonbokiri-dono, please take me to Mikazuki's room instead.
[He looks at Ichigo in surprise at the request. Right when they are at the doorway to his brothers' room?
He kneels down, both to speak softly and to let Ichigo onto his back again. Between trusted comrades, there is no need to question a decision before acting. But for this time, Tonbokiri will question while acting.]
O-Of course, as you wish. But is something the matter? Shouldn't Yagen-dono have a look at you first?
I see. [The intense subjects they talked about may have exhausted him...]
I shall seek out those two after I have seen you to Mikazuki Munechika-dono's room, then.
Is there anything else I can do for you besides that? Bring you something from Shokudaikiri-dono to eat, perhaps? When you are tired, sweets are good.
[ (/blush I must be doing Tonbokiri right then! He would be honoured that he's following so closely in Tadakatsu's image, as he was a loyal retainer to Iyeasu.) ]
[There's no 'suppose' about it! Sweets are always good. ... ... In moderation. Bringing Ichigo some sweets from the kitchen won't be a problem at all, though. And so long as Shokudaikiri doesn't directly ask him any question about Ichigo, not telling him what happened shouldn't be a problem either. (He's just not great at lying and evading.)]
Understood. It may take some time, but I will return to you as soon as I can.
Hm, but let me get you to the room, first.
[Ichigo seems to have settled comfortably on his back, so again he walks with a gentle stride.]
[Although nowhere in Honmaru is particularly far, Mikazuki's room is somewhat removed from the others. Ichigo feels so relaxed now, Tonbokiri wonders if he'll fall asleep before they even get there.
Well, that's all right. He'd be pleased if Ichigo is that comfortable in his presence, even riding on his back, that he can doze off.
But as they get closer to the room, there are some small logistics to worry about. So he calls out quietly,]
Ichigo-dono...? Shall I let you down at the doorway as before? If Mikazuki-dono isn't in, I can lend you a hand inside.
After calling out as loudly as he dared and peering about from the doorway to make sure Mikazuki was not there, Tonbokiri steps foot in the room, headed towards the raised bed. It is a somewhat awkward thing, entering another's room while they are not there...
At last, Ichigo is brought safely brought to a place he can rest. Tonbokiri kneels down beside the bed to let Ichigo down onto it.]
Here you are, Ichigo-dono. You'll be all right to rest here?
[And he's mostly asleep by the time he's set down. The bed is set for two. He rolls over to cuddle Mikazuki's pillow close because it smells like him. He mumbles something unintelligible at Tonbokiri's question.]
[It feels a little lonely leaving Ichigo like this without any other words, but it is as it is. Ichigo is clearly comfortable here. It's almost too personal to witness, the way he cuddles up to Mikazuki's pillow...
Tonbokiri makes sure Ichigo's foot is in a comfortable position, pulls a light blanket over him, and quietly takes his leave.
He'll of course find Yagen-dono and tell him about the injury, but warn him that Ichigo is sleeping right now. Hopefully the fact that he can be found in Mikazuki's room won't come as a surprise? He can at least explain why if it is. And then he'll leave some sweet an-filled daifuku outside the door.
Tonbokiri knows he'll see Ichigo again soon. He'll surely return the bandage to him, after all.]
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... we're there already? Yes, that's a good idea. I'll walk the rest of the way.
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Please don't walk on an injured foot. It's good to try and spare your brothers undue concern, but you should be honest with them, too.
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[He is walking in there as regally as he can no matter what...! He has an entrance to make and an image to uphold! Then he'll call Yagen or Hakusan aside and tell them what's wrong. Maybe bringing him back to his brothers isn't the best idea after all...?]
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My apologies. Of course that it what you meant.
[Now by the door, he kneels down to let Ichigo off, holding an arm out for him to use as support.]
There. I'm certain that your brothers shall take good care of you from here.
[He'll just position himself discreetly behind the door, so that when Ichigo slides it open, he won't be the focus.]
[ (You have a few seconds left in which to change your mind, Ichigo...) ]
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...
No, he doesn't feel up to it right now. Don't get him wrong, he loves his brothers dearly, but he doesn't quite have the energy to deal with them at this very moment...
He turns back to Tonbokiri.]
Tonbokiri-dono, please take me to Mikazuki's room instead.
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[He looks at Ichigo in surprise at the request. Right when they are at the doorway to his brothers' room?
He kneels down, both to speak softly and to let Ichigo onto his back again. Between trusted comrades, there is no need to question a decision before acting. But for this time, Tonbokiri will question while acting.]
O-Of course, as you wish. But is something the matter? Shouldn't Yagen-dono have a look at you first?
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to his noble steed.]I'm sorry for making you walk all the way here for nothing, but I'm very tired and wish to rest. I won't be able to rest properly here.
[Not with all his brothers swarming around him, worried about his ankle. He doesn't have the energy right now to reassure them.]
Please help me fetch Yagen or Hakusan later.
((And I'm getting such strong master-servant vibes from these two... orz Sorry, Tonbokori, but you kind of feel like a close trusted vassal!))
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Let me tell you about Kanzeon Bosatsu...]I see. [The intense subjects they talked about may have exhausted him...]
I shall seek out those two after I have seen you to Mikazuki Munechika-dono's room, then.
Is there anything else I can do for you besides that? Bring you something from Shokudaikiri-dono to eat, perhaps? When you are tired, sweets are good.
[ (/blush I must be doing Tonbokiri right then! He would be honoured that he's following so closely in Tadakatsu's image, as he was a loyal retainer to Iyeasu.) ]
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[He shifts his position a bit to get more comfortable on the spear’s back.]
Sweets...? I suppose that sounds good. [A pause.] But please don’t tell Mitsutada-dono that I’ve hurt myself.
[The last thing he needs is him rushing over to check on him or something in Mikazuki’s room...]
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Bringing Ichigo some sweets from the kitchen won't be a problem at all, though. And so long as Shokudaikiri doesn't directly ask him any question about Ichigo, not telling him what happened shouldn't be a problem either. (He's just not great at lying and evading.)]
Understood. It may take some time, but I will return to you as soon as I can.
Hm, but let me get you to the room, first.
[Ichigo seems to have settled comfortably on his back, so again he walks with a gentle stride.]
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Alright. Let’s go then.
[And just going to rest a while. Such a comfy ride~]
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[Although nowhere in Honmaru is particularly far, Mikazuki's room is somewhat removed from the others. Ichigo feels so relaxed now, Tonbokiri wonders if he'll fall asleep before they even get there.
Well, that's all right. He'd be pleased if Ichigo is that comfortable in his presence, even riding on his back, that he can doze off.
But as they get closer to the room, there are some small logistics to worry about. So he calls out quietly,]
Ichigo-dono...? Shall I let you down at the doorway as before? If Mikazuki-dono isn't in, I can lend you a hand inside.
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... okay.
[Mikazuki doesn’t seem to be in and since he has a Heian style room, his bed In on a raised platform behind some screens.]
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After calling out as loudly as he dared and peering about from the doorway to make sure Mikazuki was not there, Tonbokiri steps foot in the room, headed towards the raised bed.
It is a somewhat awkward thing, entering another's room while they are not there...
At last, Ichigo is brought safely brought to a place he can rest. Tonbokiri kneels down beside the bed to let Ichigo down onto it.]
Here you are, Ichigo-dono. You'll be all right to rest here?
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Tonbokiri makes sure Ichigo's foot is in a comfortable position, pulls a light blanket over him, and quietly takes his leave.
He'll of course find Yagen-dono and tell him about the injury, but warn him that Ichigo is sleeping right now. Hopefully the fact that he can be found in Mikazuki's room won't come as a surprise? He can at least explain why if it is.
And then he'll leave some sweet an-filled daifuku outside the door.
Tonbokiri knows he'll see Ichigo again soon. He'll surely return the bandage to him, after all.]