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[ napping. it's good that naki is comfortable enough in the apartments to be without smallest fox. he talks more now than he used to, too.

he reaches up, then, pushing the hair gently away from naki's brow, pale eyes warming fondly. ]

How's work? You keep pretty busy..

[ ah, well, about sousei.. ] Well, I hope so. I feel really bad about missing his class, but.. this place has just been too unpredictable, and with the weird thing going on where so many people feel so tired..

[ he has a hard time leaving his swords, too.

he glances down at the broom, though, blinking once. ] .. Oh. Um.. well, it's not.. balanced right or anything, I just-- Normally, I'd use a bokken. But I was cleaning and it just-- [ you know, he wound up going from sweeping to practicing.. ]

[ it's just haru being haru tbh. he worries A Lot.

still, he makes a faux-disgruntled noise at the ruffle, smoothing his hair back down with a flustered glance. ]

No, it's not that. I just-- Souji-san is so sick right now.. [ he just wants to make sure kashuu is handling it okay. ] I mean, I know he'll be okay if I have to carry him to the doctor for medicine and check-ups myself, but.. [ but it can't be easy, especially given that they share a room. ]

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Well.. I've combed my sisters' hair plenty of times.

[ he gathers up a handful of fluffy hair, beginning at the end and slowly working the little comb through it. honestly, it's kind of meditative for him, and he likes being asked to do something like this. it means that kogi is comfortable with him. and while he knows that, it's still nice to have a reminder. ]

It's not your fault. [ there's no need for him to apologize. and anyway, the general consensus so far seems to be that it looks okay, so no harm, no foul.

he makes a disgruntled little noise when the spirit turns away, especially at the comment. ] I notice. I don't like for you to get hurt any more than I like for any of the others to get hurt. [ please accept haru's earnest feelings, donut......... he loves you very much, okay.

still, he's distracted from his displeasure by the other man's reaction to the ice cream, mouth quirking up faintly. ] It's good, right?

[ Haru-sama! That was the other person on the couch, how careless of him towards Master. But the way he handles his hair very gentle, and Imano lazily gets into a position where he can lean over the back of the couch to make it easier. What is proper couch sitting. ]

Yup yup~ Playing with everyone when I got here was fun, even if this place is pretty different.

[ He hands Haru a familiar black ribbon. Braids don't stay in place by themselves you know. ] I beat Kogitsune-san in a race here and grabbed this~ I can give it back later.

[Ah, he should have guessed... Haru cares about Souji like he's one of their own now, too; it's natural he'd be worried about him, and for Kashuu. For Yamato too, he's sure - especially Yamato.

But outside of the initial shock of seeing Souji in such a state, Kashuu is trying to distance himself from that ugly reality. It's made easier thanks to the fire effect since he can't hold onto those negative feelings for long, anyway.]

What did I say about worrying yourself into grey hair? [Gently tugging some of Haru's hair for emphasis! Though apparently he has to worry more about being talked into pink hair...] He'll be fine and he's real happy to be around so many people. That's the best things can be for him right now, I think.

[it's true he talks more these days...though not even haruji can get more than the shortest of sentences out of him, just yet.

naki stills and closes his eyes as his master's hand reaches his brow, pausing once again (both at the new question, and the fact he likes haru's touch). without smallest fox to speak for him, he has to think of the answers himself, so it takes a moment before he hesitantly opens his mouth again.]

it's....... [ah, what words is he supposed to use, ummmm] ...interesting.

[despite the period it almost sounds like question.]

[The soldiers are huddled up against a building, waiting out the enemy fire and yelling back and forth at each other. The final charge, the number of people still alive have dwindled, but the main heroes are still there. They're still trying hard to win this fight.]

Don't have to. I'm just not big on water.

[With the door open, he walks in and starts unloading his packages on the kitchen counter.]

Stuff from work, and stuff for the house.

You ever had "ice cream" before?

[Iiiiit actually is, but Haru either doesn't know or is just trying to make him feel better. He isn't sure if he should say anything or not. Nor does he know how to react when someone actually values him, so he simply keeps his head turned away and tries to bite at the ice cream.

BAD IDEA. THAT IS COLD.
OW.

Dotanuki grimaces, closing one eye, but manages not to make a sound.]

Cold.

[She has a feeling most of them are Going to Die. Which is why she's tensing up.]

More of a land sword? [Unlike Mutsu.]

[It's okay, she can bring food and maybe bribe Sousei (WAIT).] Yes...I mean I am sure he is busy too, while everything was happening. You can catch up, but after things are sorted out. Practice is best for now. Especially if you have energy. [Unlike the rest of them, ah.]

You got distracted from one task and tried another? Aha, perhaps you should take a break from cleaning and use your bokken. You will be able to do your tasks more efficiently.

[Mikazuki, your assumptions are going to get them both into trouble. Which isn't good for her blood pressure, but is definitely magnificent for everyone around them to witness. She'll accept quickly that he is fine with her protecting him. Now the deviants won't get to him.]

Then I will do so. I will follow you today. [Good lord. This is only spiraling. At the same time, this may clear things out, but hopefully no one gets hurt in the process. Vietnam was ready to begin dressing him (he looks so used to this), but something important occurs.]

A-ah! No, I should've realised myself! It is nice to meet you, Mikazuki Munechika, my name is Vietnam. Please have patience with me, I am unused to dressing another-- [Man. She's so unused to dressing men in this kind of regal set. STOP RIGHT THERE, VIETNAM.] Please guide me.

[She watches as he works. He's very careful, making sure that it's presentable. Even though it's something so homely. That and maybe because yes, she's very hungry.]

Then I am glad. I would definitely like to sample your cooking while it is at its most delicious.

...I have heard of it. [ But he's never really tried it, given how cold it was at the time of his arrival. ]

It is...very sweet and there are many flavors.

Yes. [Sayo nods, to Larry's first two questions. A lot of the time, Sayo doesn't have a reason to hurt animals, unless it's to protect Haru or his comrades.] I won't do anything to them, but I understand why they're scared.

[Because Sayo knows he doesn't look friendly, okay. Sayo pause for a moment to think.]

Yes, Kashuu is here. And there's... ten of us here.

[Until the next batch of new arrivals pop in later.]

[It is entirely likely.]

War wasn't on the sea when I was active.

[He reaches for a new piece of beef jerky, sticking it in his mouth, as he goes back to cleaning. The movie's chaotic conclusion tumbles onward, side characters getting shot and falling as they continue the charge up the hill. The one bright ray of hope is that the enemy is also dwindling.]

[Well then. Dotanuki puts away a few of the weirder flavors - strawberry, mint, chocolate - and leaves the pint of French Vanilla Bean out. He opens the box of donuts like he always does and leaves it on the counter, then pulls out two spoons from the drawer. He offers one out to Kousetsu.]

You wanna try? This one's pretty mild.

[Goodbye...characters...]

I see, that does make sense. Swords on seas isn't the kind of warfare we were really involved in either. [That being Asia.

There seems to be an epic sunrise happening too, whoa.]

[The two main characters are the only ones left and they crest the hill just as the sunrise hits. They run into the last of the enemy and overwhelm them, but one of them takes a mortal wound for their buddy before the battle ends.]

What kind of warfare happened in your area? The ones I fought were mainly two or three armies, swords on flat battlefields, and the Battle of Hakata Bay. Sounds like water, but I was mainly used on land.

[Oh no she's about to tear up again as the music stops swelling, being eerily silent as death happens.]

A-ah...we had that a long time ago too. [When she was living with China.] In modern day, it became less about the front lines and more about ambushes and skirmishes. Stealth became more key.

[He's just chewing the beef jerky, watching as the main hero holds his friend as he dies. They're exchanging final words now, talking about how they accomplished their mission.]

I suck at stealth. Glad I was kept on the old-fashioned battlefield.

[Ah, this is too sad. She's just staring at her food too now. How did that ice cream keep, seriously.

At least the scene is peaceful.]

Yes, I think now you would be assigned to much more aggressive tasks. Teamwork and specialties are still important.

[magic ice cream

He watches for a bit longer, then the music starts up again as the film ends.]

Open fields and smashing into the enemy. Not really anything special except that I'm harder to break than the others.

[With the credits rolling, he goes back to cleaning his sword.]

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REVIVES!!!!

REFUSES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1