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[swordsitter]

Who: swordhaus + cr
When: throughout march
Where: the three apartments swordhaus uses.. or will be, once the newbies arrive
What: march catch-all
Rating/Warning: probably nothing, but i'll edit as necessary.

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[ this is a busy, noisy household. sorry, neighbors. ]

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[heiwana]

[ While Haru has been busy Kousetsu has been...tired?! He's usually kept up with the housework and cleaning, since that's he favorite pasttime when not out in the field, so he's gotten used to doing chores. So Haru might be surprised to see Kousetsu take up a spot near the couch next to him.

He will nod and sit looking at the TV with some serious thought. ]

...I do not know many shows, Haru-san. Whatever it is you'd like to watch...as long as it is not of the violent sort. [ As long as it's not violent he's good with anything, really. ]

[heiwana]

[ Kousetsu watches idly reading the labels as Dotanuki puts away the other flavors one by one. So many different flavors, and ones he's never even heard of before. Humans were quite amazing in their ability to make so many varieties of things. He looks back at the other spirit with a nod. ]

...yes. Thank you, Dotanuki-san. I did not know so many flavors existed...

[ He'll take the offered spoon. ] Have you tried any other flavors before?

[adornmental]

[Dotanuki is so tolerant of Kashuu's... lack of helpfulness... What a pal!!

But he'll trail after curiously, of course, because "stuff from work" means delicious fried pastries and he's always down for a helping of that, honestly. Who knew donuts were so delicious?? Not even being attacked by one in ViViD could put him off forever.]

Sure! [He'll pick out whichever one has the brightest frosting or cutest design, predictably. And then, because he isn't a completely mannerless swine:] Thaaank you! [...] What's in the other bag?

[adornmental]

[??? NEWS TO HIM.]

Dotanuki lives with you guys? I mean, your cat still lives with you, right? [So that means Dotanuki moved in...??]

[yasusada]

[ Well huh? It seems that Mutsu has scurried back into housing? Which takes Yamato a minute to take it in since he went somewhat fast compared to that slow speed the other believes to be moving in. He stands outside, staring at the window in confusion as if waiting for the male to say something degrading or that he's sick of tired of this game of cat chasing dog.

So he does wait! Wait for Mustu to come back to the window any say anything, just something that'll make the uchigatana want to go back inside. But there's nothing, everything is quiet behind him until he hears a clicking sound behind him. Turning around, he looks at the door and can only wonder if the wind had made it shut. Walking over to it, he knocks on the top of it behind moving his free hand to the knob. Shifting it from left and right with no sign of it going to open for him.

Did he? Did he really? Lock this?

There's a blank expression on his face as he blinks again. ]

Mutsunokami Yoshiyuki? Are you behind there? [ One knock after the other as his voice drags just a tiny bit. ] Mu—tsu—no—kami Yooo—shiii—yuuukiiiいいいいいいい? Are you in there? Alone? You know how sad that is.. why would you lock me out? [ The knocks get louder and louder and louder each time the male's knuckles connect with the door in front of him and lord, Mustunokami should be glad he locked it.

With another knock. It all ceases. As if the monster has decided to end its reign of terror. Give or take another five minutes, with no sound of breathing or anything else. It isn't long until the tip of a blade finds it's way through the material of the door — missing Mutsunokami's head by a good margin but it doesn't take that much for Yamato's vessel to bring down one of the other's cowlicks.

Goodbye fallen warrior. ]

Ahaha.. ha.. ha!

[yasusada]

Huh? Ah.. Of course, I won't do it again. [ His voice is low as he speaks, it's not as bad when he's becoming gloomy but he understands that what he did was wrong. He's told a few people not to tell Haru about it, it's only because he didn't understand but in the end, it's best if he's the one who comes clean. Though, hearing that other swords have had their own ups and downs, Yamato doesn't feel alone. Staring down at the other as he looks over the uchigatana's fingers, he shakes his head. ]

It was a misunderstanding.. I didn't know something like that was used for amusement.. and my hands are fine. Worse things have cut up my entire body. [ Dropping his hands back down by his side, he tilts his head just a bit with a smile. ]

Well.. it's a little.. it's a lot.. I mean to take in considering who is in that room.

[yasusada]

Huh? Acting.. that's weird, how could such a thing be able to do that? [ Looking at the destroyed machine that flickers with a small fire inside, he blinks once and then twice as he points at it. ]

So that means that small flame is fake as well, it's acting? Should I clap at it's great performance?

UGH LISTEN!!!! IS HE REALLY INNOCENT HE TRIED TO HURT ME

[yasusada]

Huh? So this isn't Kashuu? [ It doesn't make sense to him why Sayo would name a cat after another comrade so he tilts his head just a bit confused. A lot of things is able to make Yamato concerned but this is another story. ]

So you have a cat.. named.. after him? [ Looking at the cat for just a moment, he wonders does this mean the feline is able to use a sword itself or do something Kashuu-like like getting on other people's nerves or something like that? He does sheathe his sword once more as he shakes his head at his mistake. ]

I think I understand now.. this cat.. Aah.. I see. Is this a form of cat that's separated from Kashuu's spiritual body?

[ NO! ]

THEY CAN GO SHOPPING please buy him 1000 scarfs

[yasusada]

It was an accident.. if it comes to it.. I'll tell them what I've done on my own but..

[ It shouldn't be anything that's taken over their lives is what he thinks. It's just something with moving images. Everyone should be able to survive without it? It's nothing important to them he's pretty sure so as he holds his hands out to the female, he blinks just a bit wondering what it is that she's going to do. ]

We didn't have something like that back home.. [ so he doesn't understand it's luxury ] so they should be fine without it? My comrades would never let a simple thing such as that get in the way of their daily lives. [ He doesn't know that is part of their daily lives.

Ugh tell him The Truth. ]

how dare you

[yasusada]

I saved someone.

[ He stares at the other as if he's a little confused as to why he's concerned about what Yamato as done. Though, there's something he has to make clear first as he stands up and away from the TV. ]

How long did you keep them in there to suffer! You should know that humans aren't meant to be locked away like that! That sad old man, he had a family to feed and a monster killed him! How long did you all keep him inside!?

[ Oh no, he's gotten the wrong idea. ]

UGH I GOT TO NIRVANA BY HOLDING THESE TAGS

[yasusada]

[ Closing his eyes and hearing there are more cats, Kashuu doesn't really think Yamato can live in this place, right? A hand raises to set upon his forehead and he feels a headache forming. ]

There's more.. aah.. I see.. then I'll try my best to avoid them.

[ He's tired of all of this, HE'S TIRED! Why are there so many cats? ] I'm pretty sure all of them are going to be my downfall so I'll eagerly await. [ Leaning up so that his back isn't on the ground anymore, he stares blankly at the wall as he stays in place. Seeing that his vessel is now sitting on the ground, he slowly reaches over in order to grab it and place it back where it needs to be. ]

Can we just put them in a room all to themselves?

WHERE IS YOUR CHILL

[yasusada]

[ Would he call this weird? No, it's actually reassuring but he can't help but hope that he's okay like this. Is it too much to sit by him, is it too much to continue that hold onto the male's hand. Yamato really, really, really cares about the other's well-being, it's why it's so easy to take himself out oe the equation in order to give Souji a better life. He's always known Kashuu to have a sort of negative vibe when it comes to the swordsman being brought up so he doesn't want to intrude on that. It makes him happy to know how glass they've grown, so maybe there's no more of negative feelings coming from him when it comes to Souji.

There's a lot that stops Yamato from staying in this room but he does flinch when a hand is raised and touches his hair. He shouldn't have to hesitate towards someone he's idolized but it's been so long, he doesn't know what to expect. This is something that makes him stare at the other. He wonders why of all things that he starts to push away the locks of hair that gets in his way when he could say things like how selfish he wants to be when it comes to the bed.

The fingers that run against his cheek, he leans into it just a bit from the touch. Touch to a sword has always been comforting and even now, he wouldn't mind that warmth to stay there. It makes him feel calm more than he was moments ago where he was more hesitant about this second meeting, he thinks about how he could raise an arm and keep the male's hand on his cheek but he can't. What gets him real bad is the flick on his nose and he's shocked, eyes widen and he's shaken like a feline. ]

Huh!! [ He tries to stare at Souji but his gaze falls onto the index finger that pokes at his nose. He wonders why so much has to happen in order for the other to get Yamato to sleep in this room. Isn't it better if he wasn't here in the first place? He wasn't here in the beginning so it should be no different if he doesn't take this chance. Though, he blinks a few times before looking off to the side. ]

You don't understand, when it comes to you.. I'd do a lot of things to make sure you're comfortable and don't have to deal with stress. As I do want you to have your rest.. I don't want to burden you when you really need sleep.. I know that I haven't been here as long as you and Kiyomitsu but.. you've both have grown here without me in this room, do you really want me barging in on that?

UGH ITS TIME TO RP IN JAPANESE

[yasusada]

[ If this is death, it's a very rocky way for him to go about it. Eyes closed from the world in hopes that what he just saw would go away when he opened them once again, once doing so — he isn't lucky at all. That person still there and Yamato's words are listened to by the tachi as he grabs the bike and decides to ball out. They are honestly in the mix right now! Quickly getting to his feet, the uchigatana is tired but he still has the strength to make a dash for it. Keeping his eyes locked onto Tsurumaru before him, he looks behind him as well to see how the guy is fairing.

He isn't doing too good. ]

AT LEAST RIDE IT YOU ASSHOLE

[ Oh. He's feeling a type of way about his bike not being rode but that doesn't matter to them anymore as they make it across the street from harm. Why did they decide to run from their home is one story. But going across the stress of an area they don't know is another, whatever happens to them is just going to happen because neither of them know where to go but far. Far is the place to be since if they can make distance between both that man and themselves, they'll be doing themselves a whole lot of good.

Seeing an alleyway not too far away, he motions for Tsurumaru and the bike to hide this way — back against the wall and waiting for the tachi to hide with him. ]

Come this way, maybe if we stay still right here...?

[ Little do they know.. the man.. he's above.. on the roof.. staring down at them. ]

[reprizesal]

Yes?

[Didn't Kashuu know? He was right there when he met and helped name Dotanuki.]

And yes, Kashuu still lives with me. [Is there a connection he's missing, because his two pets always lived together until That Time.]

he's really innocent!! he doesn't hate or run away from me, ok

[reprizesal]

That's right.

[Sayo is a little bad with names, so he was... open to suggestions. Very open to them. That was how Katshuu and the late Dotanuki (the bug) came about. Sayo wrap his hands around Katshuu and carefully picks him up, bringing his cat back inside the building. Once he's back inside, Sayo wrap his arms around him.]

...? A form of a cat... separated from Kashuu's spiritual body?

[Both Sayo and Katshuu just stared at Yamato. What?]

... No, he's not.

UGH LISTEN YOU... DID SOMETHING TO THIS CAT.. you programmed it to betray

[yasusada]

[ What else is Yamato to think when it comes t something like that? Knowing that Kashuu's body must now be a cat. Well, it's like it's actually true or he'd have a hard time but he's trying his best to understand. If that's not Kashuu.. it's just a cat named after him? ]

Oh.. Ah?

[ Oh. He's finally getting it. ]

... Then can you explain why it tried to make me fall out of that trap?

why would he programmed it to betray... (revenge, on the other hand)

[reprizesal]

[Sayo blinks again and looks down at Katshuu in his arms. Katshuu just meows, and he looks back up at Yamato.]

Fall out of a trap? He wouldn't do that. [Is this a owner's blind love for their pet, or just knowing what their pet is really like?] He wouldn't make you fall. Kashuu is a good cat.

I lost it in a tragic accident, and I am now chill-less

[spes_phthisica]

[There is a melancholy ache in his heart as he listens, as the sword tells him that he doesn't want to be in his way, doesn't want to be a burden, doesn't want to trouble the one he admires and loves even by allowing the smallest concessions. Somehow, Souji feels responsible. He is Okita Souji, one of the incarnations of the masters of this sword, and therefore somehow, a part of his soul is truly in this blade, in this spirit. So when the parts that resonate so strongly with him are things that make him ache for the sword, it makes him feel like he should have done a better job somehow, been a stronger person, and maybe Yamato wouldn't have to feel this way.

Souji is an impulsive and tactile person. What happens next comes as seamlessly as it had when he's first seen Kashuu; there is no real thought or plan behind, only affection and true joy at being close to this very part of himself made flesh. He leans forward and wraps his arms around the shorter man hard, face buried against his shoulder, arms gently but firmly holding him close. He knows he's as fragile as a bird right now, that the embrace could easily be broken if Yamato wants it, but somehow he doesn't think that will happen.

Arranging himself after a moment so that his cheek is resting against the sword's, he sighs, lifting one hand to rest it soothingly against the back of his head.]

You're not a burden to me, Yamato no Kami Yasusada. You could never be. I'm happy that you're here; proud and honored to get to know you. You were once a part of me, right? How can a warrior not love his sword? [He knows now for sure that some don't, from talking to Haru and others. But it's still alien to him.] I want you here. You could never be in the way, do you understand? Because you're precious and beautiful to me, and having you here is a gift. Please, never think that you are troubling me. Sharing anything with you will make me happy.

WHY WAS IT PUTTING REVENGE ON ME WHAT DID I DO!!

[yasusada]

[ As the feline looks at him, he frowns just a bit as his hand sets upon the hilt of his blade. There's something shifty about this, there really is but he decides that he'll stay calm form now. ]

Huh? Are you sure about that, he led me here and wanted me to fall out the window? [ It did! Yamato will even get proof. ] He's even looking at me, that has to mean something to you! [ Ugh Yamato calm down, don't be paranoid. ]

IDK WHAT DID YOU DO TO MY POOR, INNOCENT CAT

[reprizesal]

[Sayo frowns when he see Yamato's hand moved the sword's hilt. He holds Katshuu closer to his body, feeling his body and his tail swishing near his legs.]

I'm sure... He wouldn't do it, unless something happened... [Again, why would his cat do anything against someone? Sayo just stare at Yamato.] ... Did you do something to him earlier?

[2cool4guardian]

[Blink, blink... a raise of his eyebrow. Oh boy, this is going to be a tough one, isn't it? Jack doesn't know where to begin. People have disagreed with his ideas of fun, sure, but at least those have other (boring) hobbies.]

Anything that you decide to do because you wanna and not because someone else needs t. [Pause for some more ice-cream.] Don't you ever get bored?

**PICKS BETRAY** I CAN MAKE THAT (1) INTO A (2) :9

[gravesite]

[ tsurumaru pauses, because what could that possibly mean? the last time he checked, steel doesn't just move on its own? it's not as if the saniwa could summon a steel spirit? how would they even ride a steel spirit? neither yamato nor tsurumaru know what bikes are? so what does this stranger mean, at least ride it?

WELL!!! there's no time to think about it further, as both of them are currently running from their lives from one (1) Very Angry Bike Owner — now, a former bike owner. if they'd run into their apartment, tsurumaru doesn't doubt for a second that one of his fellow comrades would pick betray and rat them out and hand them over. so, there's no other way to run than away; either way, he'll slip into the mentioned alley, taking deep breaths, setting the bike down and putting his hands on his knees, and when he looks up—

—SOMEONE IS STARING AT THEM FROM THE ROOF, and while tsurumaru is not known for his exceptional speed stat, it doesn't appear as if yamato's quick speed stat would even pull them through this incident. but what they do have... is a bike, that neither of them know how to ride. refusing to tear his gaze from the roof space far above yamato's head, he starts hissing urgently. yamato please listen, there's not much time!! this is life or death for them... ]

Quick, Yamato, we've been found — you have to ride the bike like the assholes we aren't, and we'll have to figure it out as we go. My speed's below yours, so I'll just hold onto your shoulders.

Do you think you can do it?

[failures]

[Larry's about to comment on how he should meet Kashuu the Cat's namesake since he's here, but-]

T-Ten?! That's...that's a lot of swords! I'm kinda surprised I haven't run into more of you guys then.

[aslyfox]

Oh? Well, now I expect the best! [ There's no doubt in Kogitsunemaru's mind that Haru would treat him well even without having prior experience. Not to mention, it's nice to be treated this way by others. It's not like Kogi could trust any ol' spirit around here to do this... Yamato

It's therapeutic having someone tend to this specific need, and Kogi makes soft, pleased noises as Haru combs through that long 'fur' of his. ]

... it's nice to have many return, isn't it?

[meniscus]

[ Okita? Did he just say Okita Souji? -- Mikazuki presses a hand to his chin and feels like he already knows the other man simply by having associated with Yamato but it may not be the best decision to bring him up now. Perhaps later if it comes up or something...but for now, Mikazuki will focus on introducing himself as well by first formally bowing his upper body then giving his name. ] Mikazuki Munechika, please take care of me.

And...you are far too kind Okita-senpai! Haha, though I am said to be the most beautiful, I will admit when it comes to working at a teahouse... [ Vague hand motions here since jiji isn't sure what he's supposed to be doing half the time but he somehow manages to be pretty popular in the teahouse despite that. ] well I'm not certain how they want me to "entertain".

[ He hopes that Okita will fill him in on this! For the most part, Mikazuki explains to Okita (as he stands still and prepares himself to be dressed) that he usually ends up just chatting with the customers about this or that and that's all that they seem to need from him. Which is just fine with him and he makes pretty good tips too! But he does feel as if there is something more he should be doing? Unless entertaining is really just happily talking? He supposes that Okita must know better than he does though and as his kouhai, he will listen intently to any advice he has. ]