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7 ❀ Assignments
| 1. Internal Affairs Perhaps the most mundane of assignments but someone has to help keep this citadel running, right? There are hoses to be fed, fields to be weeded, and don't forget the other odd duties here and there. With this many spirits inone citadel, someone has to help make sure everyone has dinner and the laundry is done! Hopefully you have a good partner helping you today but as some might know, sometimes the bigger question isn't who they are but where they are... Someone has to do the dirty work! So where are you?! 2. Expeditions Not everything is about fighting. Sometimes there are assignments to gather intel or help clean up after another squad. There are small things that can be done to make sure history follows its course and some fo those things include feeding the hungry after a disaster or just making sure the right people meet after their paths were thrown off. Expeditions are perfect for the new addition that needs to be eased into missions before being sent to the frontline. 3. Frontlines - Before Whether you're ready or not, it's time to go out to the frontlines. There's a big mission everyone needs to do and history is wildly off course. A squad is gathered up and sent to a difficult time and a battle is inevitable. Is this moment painful for you? Well, such is the nature of a touken danshi, right? Don't get too close to "That Person" and don't get any funny ideas. ... Also, where's [insert name of problematic sword boy that was assigned on this mission for some god unknown reason]? Or maybe it's been 20 years and you're still on this mission! Sometimes missions last longer than a few days or weeks. They can drag on for months and those months sometimes become years. How have you been keeping your cover and making a living in this era? Remember, don't stand out or cause too much trouble. Are you homesick? When was the last time you saw the saniwa or your friends back home? Will this mission ever end?! 4. Frontlines - Battle Finally, it's time to fight! Everything you've done has prepared you for this moment and it's time to resolve it once and for all. Did you gather enough information to prepare for all of these enemies? You didn't get any funny ideas that might put you on the wrong side of this assignment, did you? Regardless of what happens, it would appears that [That Person You Keep Losing] has finally decided to show up when you needed them the most so at least you don't have to worry about that anymore. 5. Frontlines - After The battle is finally over and it's time to go back home. Was the mission a success or a total failure? Maybe you're coming back home with a +1 in your party. Regardless, it's time to get yourself checked out now. You've worked hard and it's time to get those repairs in. Hopefully they aren't too severe! But those with heavier injuries can expect to be down for a few days. Don't worry, there will certainly be plenty of bedside visits. 6. Wildcard This is basically an open post to deal with swords doing miscellaneous assignments whether it's mundane chores or mission based assignments. Feel free to come up with your own prompts for things like "babysitting the problematic sword boy," "have you seen Mikazuki Munechika?," and anything else you can think of. |
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He smiles back, then he suggests, “Would you like to go for a walk?”
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"I am sorry to keep you from your rest-- indeed, that I woke you in the first place. But I am glad for the suggestion, and the company, if you are willing."
He puts on another yukata to replace the one he'd been sleeping in, takes up his spear, and is ready to follow Ichigo's lead. As he touches his spear he recalls a bit more of how he'd been awakened by Ichigo, and he feels riddled with guilt. He'd been surely trying to help, but Tonbokiri had literally fought him off...
"Do you... usually take a walk after having a nightmare to calm down?" Is is a delicately asked question, all too conscious that Ichigo has had far more nightmares than Tonbokiri can imagine. But he could use some advice about how to clear his mind right now.
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He waits as Tonbokiri changes, looking away to give him some privacy. He is a little surprised when the other takes up his weapon. Surely their camp is safe? Or perhaps his friend is just still on high alert after his nightmare.
“Yes, I do. Looking at the moon calms me down.”
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Tonbokiri nods thoughtfully, looking towards the moon. Although it's not too windy on the ground, above them the clouds are moving at a quick pace, hiding the moon with a glowing veil then revealing it again.
He walks along in silence a long while, eyes mostly on the moon, his fingers absently fiddling with the ribbon twining his spear, before finally giving voice to his guilt.
"I apologize for how I behaved when I awoke. I know you were only trying to help as you know best."
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“There really isn’t a need to apologise, Tonbokiri-dono. You were trapped in a terrible dream and just trying to protect yourself.”
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Still, having received Ichigo's forgiveness, Tonbokiri can be at ease a little more.
"Is there... anything else that you find calming? As I said, I do not normally have such vivid dreams, so..." He trails off, unsure how to put it into words. He is sorry that Ichigo even has such experience with nightmares - shadows of his personal history. But he very much values Ichigo's advice.
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He falls silent for a little while.
“Anything else...? Well, being held when I sleep helps, but I guess that doesn’t really work for you.” Then there are the other things Mikazuki does at night to distract him from his darker thoughts, but those aren’t things to be discussed in polite company.
“We could try some tea. I find that either peppermint or chamomile tea helps me. I have some with me.”
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But he is interested at the mention of tea. He's a big fan of green teas, himself.
"Peppermint tea is delicious. I don't think I've ever had chamomile before, though. How does it help?"
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"Then, as you are willing to share this remedy, I would like to try some." Besides that, he is so used to serving others macha, it will be a bit different to be served for a change.
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This much won't make him physically tired, of course, but the fresh air is refreshing and he appreciates that he and Ichigo can walk along in amiable silence. The quiet is good, but he doesn't want to be alone with his thoughts in the silence.
When they have nearly returned to the room he finally speaks again, "Is there anything I can help you prepare for the tea?"
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He walks silently alongside Tonbokiri to the edge of town, just enjoying his company and the fresh air.
“Could you go boil some water? I’ll meet you in the kitchen.” And he’ll return to the room to get the tea.
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He can certainly do that, enough water for not only the drink but to warm the cups as well. It's an important thing, to warm the cup.
Of course, neither getting tea nor putting on water to boil takes long, so the water is still a little short of boiling when Ichigo returns. Tonbokiri has set two chairs and a table closer to the fire, but hasn't sat down yet. (He's watching the water, which will never boil at this rate.)
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“A watched pot never boils, Tonbokiri-dono. Now, which do you want, peppermint or chamomile?”
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"I'll try chamomile, please. ...Do you think it's true, that a watched pot never boils?" He'd just been zoned out while staring at it, but he's very pointedly not looking at it, now. "I'd regret having delayed the tea."
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“Ah, sorry. I didn’t mean to startle you, Tonbokiri-dono.”
He nods and hands Tonbo the packet of chamomile tea leaves.
“Mn? Well, I’m pretty sure it’s just a saying. As long as there’s a flame under the pot, the water will eventually boil.”
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"Right? I believe so as well." While still embarrassed to have asked such an inane thing, it is oddly very relieving to him to have Ichigo so straight-forwardly answer.
He turns his attention to the packet, peering inside. The little yellow and white flowers look so cheerful, and the fragrance that comes from them so mild, he feels a little better already.
"It smells nice." (Not the most inspired comment, but it's true.)
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“It’s a really relaxing smell, isn’t it? I hope it does help you sleep.”
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"My thanks. I hope so as well. ... Not that I feel like going back to sleep any time soon, but rest is important to these bodies."
He hands the packet back to Ichigo as he offers, "Shall I warm the cups?" From the sound of the water, it shouldn't be much longer before it comes to a full boil.
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Ichigo takes the packet back for now and nods with a little yawn. "Sure."
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Swirling the hot water around the cups in a practised motion, he then hands the cups to Ichigo, to allow him to fix the tea.
"Do you think the enemy will finally show themselves tomorrow? ... Or it will be another long day of scouting?"
He can't quite keep the sigh from his tone - scouting is fine, but it's not his strength.
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And he goes about preparing the tea.
“I hope so. We seem to have been on this mission for forever now... I suppose if we don’t find them by tomorrow, it’s probably best to just turn back.”
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"I would hate to turn back at this point. It feels too much like giving up. And, to be honest, I would like to think that the enemy is the cause of my unusual nightmares. ... However, Aruji did say that there was a small chance they would not appear... So it is not impossible."
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He takes a sip of his tea. “True, but we are all beginning to feel fatigued and it’s affecting our morale ...”
He sets his tea down. “... the enemy is the cause of your nightmares...? What makes you think that?”
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