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let's get questionable

Who: Partners & Husbands - Sousei (

deontology) and Tenka (

sunshrouded) & Sano (

ohspearme) and Shinpachi (

nostatus)
When: backdated to before the event!
Where: the bar where tenka works
What: A Yamainu Captain and 2 Shinsengumi Captains walk into a bar......
Rating/Warning: all sorts of gay - but no really nothing to warn for. excessive amounts of dumb??

[It's a slow night at the bar. What does that mean for Tenka? That means he's looking for entertainment and company. So it's with that goal in mind that he decides to text his favorite 'adults' (can they really be called adults) in town.

To Sano & Shinpachi:]

slow night at the bar!! save me!!!!

here's a deal: whoever can make me fall off my chair laughing first gets free drinks for a week!

[Nevermind that Tenka likes them both so much he could be convinced to give both of them free drinks anyway.... Whatever.

As for Sousei, who always proves ~~to be a killjoy~~ more of a challenge when it comes to getting places:]

PROBLEM AT THE BAR, I NEED YOUR HELP, NOT A DRILL

[That should do it.

Now he waits.]

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[CHALLENGE ACCEPTED

is basically how Sano and Shinpachi operate when alcohol is involved. So needless to say they make their way to the bar relatively quickly and Sano, at least is in pretty high spirits. Tenka is a newer acquaintance, but fun to be around and just someone Sano likes, so an impromptu trip to the bar with Tenka as bartender is hardly a bad thing.

Once inside, he makes his way to the front, claiming a barstool with no preamble and leans onto the bar, smiling at Tenka.]

Glad to hear you've learned who your best bets are when it comes to entertainment around here.

[ It certainly is a lot easier now they've started to drink again, huh.. nothing really weird happened after the last time he drank here with Tenka (other than having to get used to hangovers again the next day, probably) so he trusts it well enough to come back. Especially since Tenka didn't seem like a bad person whatsoever - anyone who's willing to listen to his dumb stories and drunken rambling is a good person in his book, basically.

So the moment he meets up with Sano over the texts, of course they're immediately making their way to the bar. And making themselves at home like they own the place.. what gentlemen right here. Shinpachi's not leaning on the bar just yet, but he's sitting in his seat just as casually and laughs loudly at his companion's statement. ]

Yeah.. it's really too bad that Sano's actually gonna have to pay for his drinks after this, huh? [ Is he implying his stories are better than Sano's.. probably, this is how husbands operate. ]

[Receiving a text like that is, quite frankly, alarming. Tenka has not once called an emergency, not through the killer clowns, the murderous robots-- nothing. So he has no idea what could possibly be so terrible happening in his bar, but he's not going to waste time asking.

Tenka says he needs his help, so of course Sousei is going to go, as quickly as possible, too.

So there's definitely a great deal of urgency as he skids into that bar, and--]

[... ... ...

Okay he sees what's going on here he can piece this together just fine

.... wow his partner is a dick.]

[And without further ado (Sorry, Shinpachi and Sano, he has noticed you both, but well--) Sousei strides across the bar, straight to Tenka, grabs him by the front of his shirt and hauls him up bodily from his seat.

They're invaluable partners to each other, yes, why do you ask--]

Tenka, what do you think you're doing?

[This is about as flustered as Sousei ever gets, and he's still rather calm comparatively, but Tenka can sure get under his skin with his really dumb life choices.]

[Tenka's perfectly pleased with himself and his life decisions to be honest. He's chilling at his own place, laughing already at the banter between the two of them and opening his mouth to respond-

And then their last bit of company arrives. There's not much fight in Tenka as Sousei basically manhandles him because okay, okay, he may or may not have deserved this. Regardless, as if Sousei doesn't have a sword and might be murderous enough in this moment to actually Tenka around-]

Don't know if you guys have met but Nagakura-san and Harada-san, this is Sousei. My partner.

[They've probably met but this is also how Tenka is trying to get out of an explanation, yaaaay.]

Sousei, this is Harada-san and Nagakura-san, Shinsengumi captains!

[And then his smile drops a bit and actually kind of seriously:]

Please stop embarrassing me.

[????? TENKA????]

[Shinpachi's barb doesn't affect Sano; really, he hears stuff like this every day and they've been best friends for years. So he just leans an elbow on the bar and faces Shinpachi, ever so casually.]

Spoutin' off theories already? Don't get cocky. It'll bite ya in the ass.

[And he's about to turn back to Tenka, to try and get the night rolling with some drink orders, but then there's a veritable storm passing through. Even before he sees Sousei, Sano can practically feel the power of the other man's feelings emanating off of him, so when he roughly deals with Tenka, Sano is already back on his feet, ready to break this up, if he has to.

Or Tenka could deal with it as if this is a normal occurrence. And for all Sano knows, it could be. Well, then.]

[ Shinpachi actually looks reasonably calm even with this display going on.. even compared to Sano. Because, guess what, this isn't all that unfamiliar of a scene to him. When you have a best friend with hairpin trigger temper problems, you find yourself in that sort of situation sometimes too.. even if Sano usually just skips to the punching right away rather than just grabbing someone and threatening them with just their tone.

So he's still totally just sitting there, eyeing the other two.. the moment Tenka says "partner" he totally knows what's up here. Don't worry, man, he understands.. Heterosexual life partners sure can be A Thing to deal with. ]

We already met. [ See, maybe staying calm will diffuse the situation a little, even though it's not that serious to begin with.. probably.. hopefully.. ]

Doesn't look like he's here for a drink though.

[Tenka?????

His gaze slides over to Shinpachi (seated still) and Sano (looking quite ready to interfere) and then he looks back at Tenka and drops him back into his seat with a huff. It's a quiet noise, but it still somehow manages to imply so much disgust and irritation with Tenka and the world at large, all at once...

He's not really happy at all, but at least he's generally too calm a person to stay riled up for long, and that remains the case here. So he sounds as calm as ever as he faces the Shinsengumi captains, as if that whole scene hadn't happened.]

Good evening, Harada, Nagakura. [sorry, that's all you get. It's polite enough, as far as these things go, but then he has to turn back to Tenka, and tightly--]

If there is no emergency, don't tell me there is. [don't freak him out like that!!!

...And then he turns on his heel.]

I'm leaving.

[Oh boy, way to make a scene, Sousei. Regardless, Tenka's just already laughing at everything - watch Sousei be the one to win the competition of getting Tenka to laugh the hardest - and he doesn't even stop when he's dropped back into his seat. Look at your life, Sousei. Look at your choices. You need to deal with this guy.

Regardless, this guy is getting right up out of his seat a moment later to throw his arm around Sousei's shoulders easily, sparing a few words for him first-]

If I said there wasn't an emergency, you never would've come so quickly! Workaholic. Come on, come on, we have good company, kick back for a few hours.

[Which is when he turns back to Shinpachi and Sano, waving a hand. Yeah, definitely as if that whole thing didn't happen. And he's walking back toward the bar, clearly trying to bring Sousei along with him.]

Sousei just takes things too seriously! Needs to lighten up and what better way than booze? What can I get you guys?

[tenka just continues to be a whirlwind of a human being]

[Even with Shinpachi's calm beside him and Tenka's lack of worry despite Sousei's behavior, verging on violent, Sano still stays alert. And pieces together the situation. Which, granted, isn't complicated, but still keeps him just slightly on edge, at least until Tenka resumes his role as bartender.

And then Sano sits down again, though he glances over to Sousei every now and then.]

Sake, if you've still got it.

[Better to start with the familiar and tried and true. Yeah, he got a taste of other foreign drinks in Zelien - whiskey, mostly - but nothing beats the classics. Besides, with sake he knows what his limits are and won't make an ass out of himself by getting too drunk on something new. This is important.

As is making everyone feel wanted and part of the festivities, so with a quick ruffle to Shinpachi's hair, Sano gets up and approaches Sousei and, perhaps a little too friendly, slings an arm over his shoulders.]

Cheer up, pal. No one wants a gloomy drinking buddy. We'll make it worth your time.

[Then, his voice drops, this bit just between the two of them.]

Don't kill Tenka later, though, even if he might deserve it a little bit.

[ What is that ruffle supposed to be for, Sano, wow!! His husband trying to placate him with it before he goes to drape himself all over another guy, he sees how it is.. actual jealous housewife Shinpachi Nagakura will sit here at the bar, thank you very much.

Except okay, it's in all actuality not that bad, he gets that Sano's just trying to include the grump guy who sounds and acts way too much like Saitou in the festivities and all since he's just that kind of guy - Shinpachi knows that much. So instead he's turning to Tenka, deciding to leave the kneading of Sousei to Sano at first, since he does realise he's pretty much a bulldozer himself compared to Sano being a little more.. subtle, at least.. ]

For me sake too! And you better make it the best one you've got around here. Nothing should be held back on an evening between men!

[ And by that he means his shirt will probably gone about ten minutes from now.

But still. ]

[That is 110% too friendly, thanks for noticing. Sousei didn't tense up when Tenka threw an arm around him, more than used to this behavior from his partner (it's been years of this, honestly, and Tenka's always been touchy-feely). But when Sano's there, arm invading his personal space, he certainly does, stiffening, even if he's too polite to forcibly shove Sano off.

It's a close thing.

Instead, he endures it, but not particularly happily, even if the expression on his face is flat as ever. He does hear that murmured comment (and it's honestly ridiculous, because as much as Tenka deserves it--)]

I have not killed him yet. [It's said in the same quiet tone, simply and shortly, and then Sousei is back to frowning at Tenka, because this is still all his fault.]

I told you. I don't intend to drink with you again.

[Last time (which was also, miraculously, the first time) got way too gay and feelings-y okay.]

[This is definitely all Tenka's fault but he's not looking too upset about it, comfortable behind the bar by now as he is. Rather he's just pulling the bottles and whistling as he goes, one sake bottle and well if Sousei's not picking then-]

Was that whiskey you wanted, partner? Coming right up. [get your ears cleaned?? But now Tenka's just laughing as he proceeds to pour the sake into cups for the Shinsengumi Captains and the whiskey into glasses for himself and Sousei, setting the cups easily in front of his drinking buddies.

Then he's still just perfectly pleased, grinning shamelessly as he aims a comment over at Shinpachi-]

Of course I serve my friends nothing but the best. But better remember that someone's gonna pick up the tab at the end of the night. Prepare your best stories, gentlemen, bahahaha!!

[Sano can feel Sousei stiffen under him, so he gives the other man a reprieve. Sort of. He lets go of Sousei, but before leaving to take his seat again he also lightly punches Sousei in the arm. Hey, blondie wasn't killing anyone or leaving, so it's all good, right?]

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Oi, Tenka, did I ever tell you that one time Shinpachi practically pissed himself while out drinking 'cause he laughed so damn hard?

[...Hold on.]

No, wait, that happens every time.

[ Guess who was already picking up the cup to drink and was halfway through a gulp of that sake when that statement is thrown out into the world? This guy over here, of course, and Shinpachi performs a very unsuccesful spittake when he hears the redhead's words. Wow, doing that among them is one thing, but don't do it in front of their new friends?! What sort of husband are you.. ]

What are you saying?! [ Slamming his cup down on the bar.. he's not even mad, just Very Emotional. You know, the kind of state Shinpachi is in 80% of the time.. ] At least if you're gonna give him a story, make sure it's one that's true!

Like.. [ He glances at Sousei and then at Tenka, almost like they got a small conspiracy going on here. ] .. y'know, Sano actually has a scar across his stomach that he always shows off when he gets really drunk.. and you know how that got there?

[ He picks his cup back up confidently, gesturing in the other Shinsengumi captain's direction with it. ]

A guy told him he wasn't man enough to dare to kill himself, so of course the first thing Sano decides to do is stick a sword into his own gut!

[There's too much happening here......and that was just inevitable really. He's suspecting that was the plan to begin with--he can't exactly excuse himself or get mad at Tenka when Sano and Shinpachi are starting to tell their tales and...ultimately, he gives in, taking a slow, steadying breath.

Was that camaraderie, Sano...

Regardless, he takes a seat slowly, expression flat. The stories are legitimately interested, admittedly, especially that bit about Sano....flubbing seppuku (?????) but you wouldn't know it from the flat look on his face.

Instead, he's resigned to staying but not drinking.]

[Well, behind the bar as he is, Tenka finds himself right in the line of fire for that spittake. It probably doesn't help that he was laughing pretty hard himself already at Sano's jab. It's probably only because of his honed reflexes that he manages to flatten himself right on top of the bar, though it may not be obvious that it was a clear attempt at a jab..... especially since Tenka's banging his feet on the table in laughter.

What a good start to the night already.

Then Tenka's right back to throwing his head in laughter at Shinpachi's own story.]

Bahahaha!!! Men among men, top of the line, both of you!! [Then he's just snickering as he reaches over to Sousei's glass of whiskey and proceeds to then push it into his partner's hands. Even as he's looking straight at Shinpachi and Sano.] Alright, alright. I got one.

Back when Sousei and I were kids, my old man would always put a chunk of wasabi into his food - don't ask me why! Sousei always wanted to be like him so I did him a favor one day and put a chunk of wasabi in the middle of his riceball and - pfffhahaha - you should've seen his face! Lit up and eyes watering, he wouldn't talk to me for a week!!

[And then he actually glances back at Sousei - ] Hey, now that I think about it, do you ever have wasabi anymore, partner?

[Dammit, Shinpachi, don't give away his best material right at the get-go! Therefore, Shinpachi also gets a light punch to the arm.]

But did I piss myself? Hell, no!

[Just...bled out a little bit. Probably passed out. But those are unimportant details.

Sipping his sake - albeit a little cautiously, so as not to turn into Shinpachi - he quiets down to listen to Tenka's story. And he grins because he can appreciate a good practical joke played on a friend, and though he glances over to Sousei to gauge his reaction, wasabi isn't anything too terrible in the long run. Though surely that had to have been unpleasant at the time. He wonders if Sousei broke his composure...]

Oi, Shinpachi, didn't Souji do something like that to Hijikata-san once?

[...Then again, what hasn't Souji done to Hijikata?]

[ He'll take the light punch to the arm, honestly.. he's had much worse real punches to worse places from the other guy, so it doesn't even faze him. Hell, Shinpachi doesn't even wince, he just laughs at his best friend's reaction and then Tenka's subsequent tale. This is stupid, it's all so stupid, but that's exactly what Shinpachi enjoys the most.. it's been a long time since he's been able to go drinking with a group like this without having to expect any kind of danger to come from it. ]

Once? He's probably done it way too many times already, but Hijikata-san's just too embarrassed to talk about it. [ Because he knows it too.. Souji's always pranking Hijikata. Otherwise it isn't a day ending in a y.. sure, it's gotten a little less since Souji fell ill, but he doesn't want to think of that right now, he just wants to think of the good days and laugh.

But there's more important matters here, and Shinpachi turns from grinning at Sano to looking at Sousei, almost like he's.. pondering something.. then he looks back to Tenka, his tone dropping to what he probably intends to be a whisper but is instead just as loud as anything else. ]

Hey, he can really make faces like that? It's not just frozen like this?

[WOW HE'S SURE GLAD SOME PEOPLE ARE HAVING FUN HERE. Spoilers: he's really not. Tenka shoves the glass into his hand and his fingers clench around it automatically as he proceeds to demonstrate how much of a little shit he's always been, but he still doesn't drink it.

The fact that Okita Souji is also a little shit does not surprise Sousei in the least; he had that vibe, when they met, but before he tried to kill him.

But seriously Shinpachi. That's just rude.

He looks vaguely irritated (which for him means he really is very irritated, and shortly answers Tenka's question--]

No, I do not like wasabi anymore.

[Mock him for it all you want, he's resigned to all of this being terrible.]

[This? This is way too much fun and Tenka's having the time of his life. There's no place that he's more at home than a rowdy room with loud laughter and boisterous stories. It brings him back to good times in Shiga when all the villagers would crowd the Cloudy Shrine and true - there's only four men here. Yet he has a feeling that their personalities could count for an entire village.

So he's turning to Shinpachi's whisper when he hears Sousei's response and immediately starts cracking up again.]

It's alright partner, it's alright!! You put way too much sauce on your food anyway. Take it easy!

[He hasn't even had anything to drink - may or may not start, depending on if the rest of the night stays as chill at the bar. But still, he's excited as he turns back to Shinpachi and fake whispers right back.]

Trust me, he can. He can be such a brat too!! If you ever see him smile, there's a good chance he's being all confident and cocky. Jeeze, that gets annoying!

[By the end it's.... probably not a whisper at all.....]

[The speed with which they're all falling into such companionable drinking - well, maybe not Sousei - is really nice, so Sano doesn't think twice about taking a rather large gulp of his sake.

And by large we mean he's throwing back the rest of it and pounding the empty cup on the bar. He's a fun guy when drunk, he knows this, and though Shinpachi and Tenka are having a good enough time as it is, Sano sees nothing wrong with really getting things moving.

He gets up again, however, and, slinging an arm over Shinpachi's shoulder, leans in between him and Sousei. And he wants to pull the blonde in close with his free arm, but he's still sober enough to remember how Sousei hadn't reacted all that positively to his first man hug. Small miracles, right?]

Oi, oi, Sousei. You remind me of a guy.

[Then he turns to Shinpachi.]

You feel it? Listen. You, too, Tenka.

[He leans in a little closer, hoping all three men will follow his curiosity.]

Saitou Hajime.

Edited (NO HIT POST ON ACCIDENT) 2015-01-12 05:01 (UTC)

[ Sano and Shinpachi will apparently just drink enough between the two of them to make up for everything else.. since Shinpachi sure is gulping down his drink as well, letting out a snort at how familiarly Tenka is speaking to him about Sousei's face.

But then he's distracted by his ~~husband~~ heterosexual life partner draping himself all over him. Totally a normal thing, since he doesn't even seem surprised at it whatsoever and doesn't even move back at how close Sano's face is right now.

Instead.. well, he just lets out a thundering laugh at the name that escapes the redhead's mouth. ]

It's true, it's totally true, isn't it?! [ He'll never stop laughing at this rate.. are you getting tipsy already, Shinpachi. ]

I thought the same thing! Even their voices are practically the same.. they could've been brothers if they weren't from another time!

[ HE ACTUALLY ALREADY THOUGHT THE SAME THING IN ANOTHER THREAD.. always on the same mindset as him, Sano. This is why he loves you, man. ]

Edited 2015-01-16 16:45 (UTC)

[Thank you for not invading his personal space even more, Sano. Wrong pair. Wrong sort of gay. He's not interested. And...there's the sense that he's missing something important here--like the punchline of a joke. He hasn't met Saitou Hajime, so he has no idea why they're supposedly so similar.

But he's quickly getting the sense that it's definitely a jab at his stoicism. And probably Saitou's too. He doesn't even know Saitou, and he feels a stab of sympathy for the man.

But Shinpachi and Sano just get a flat look at that.]

... I have not met him.

[so there.

he really just

doesn't have a better comeback than that.]

[Tenka, too, misses the joke. Who the hell is Saitou? He knows that yes, there is supposed to be another Shinsengumi Captain named Saitou, but he hasn't met him and he thinks that it's a shame. Most people would take this moment to be confused or fail to catch onto the joke, like Sousei--

But Tenka's already laughing in response. Even if he doesn't understand the punchline, he understands that there are good spirits here. For the most part.

For the non-good spirit, Tenka just snorts as he reaches over to throw his own arm around Sousei's shoulders, mirroring Sano and Shinpachi.]

Hey, hey! We should invite him over sometime, partner! Then maybe we can see what all the fuss is about and you can make a friend.

[Tenka, please don't talk as if Sousei is 5 years old and doesn't know how to ask people to be his friend.]

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