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[IT'S TOO LATE, he's turned to a life of crime...]

The money would be going to the same place in the end, since that's my shop. [Or "the shop I work at" since he doesn't own it but CLOSE ENOUGH.] I made that, y'know? It was gonna be a surprise but I guess it found its way to you first.

[Through really unfortunate means...]

[WHY IS THEIR ARMY GROWING...

But ah, being called the most reliable sure does fluff up his dumb ego quite a bit, and any misgivings about this whole harrowing ordeal are set off to the side. It's fine, it's fine... Just as long as Kogi doesn't do it again, anyway!!

ANYWAY waving Kogi off and watching him flee the scene of the crime! Go take care of that luxurious hair, punk.]

[Prevention and how they can go about it definitely seem like the big questions of the hour...]

I'll do my best to help, too.

[He looks so handsome like this! So regal, like a King of Foxes!

She has to take a few shots, there's no way she's going to let this one be ruined. So she's being more than careful. When she pauses to check them--]

These look very nice!

[ Kogi's put it in such a way that this old sword can't help but agree. He's right, he's absolutely right. There's no sense in thinking and worrying about what may or may not come to pass when they're not even in their own citadel, fighting the war that they were summoned for. ]

Yes...aha, you're so wise. How fortunate it is for this crescent moon to have such a clever little fox to guide him! [ There's a little sigh of relief from that aforementioned crescent moon, scooting himself back juuust enough to glance up and meet Kogitsunemaru's eyes. ]

Although, IF you did have to return to that fox realm due to Inari... [ sparkly eyes ] is there any way you could sneak a national treasure into it? ~~[ like a fox wedding ]~~

[ Can they even get wrinkles? Mikazuki pops an arm out of his blanket burrito to pat Kashuu's head. There, there... ]

Is it a bit strange for me to say we're like a family? Though we're all of different smiths -- [ It's the first Real Time(tm) that Mikazuki has referred to all the other swords and their Saniwa as a "family" but he finds that it's not exactly weird to do so. ] Aaah, in a way...it's relieving to have told you everything I did. For so long I was sure I couldn't tell anyone any of that...that it wasn't really anyone else's business but, I suppose I was wrong.

Ahaha, I am glad that I was. I haven't exactly said it to you yet but, thank you Kashuu-kun for having been there for me.

[ twin fox power! maybe you'd have to put kogi in your dominant hand, and naki in the other? but it wouldn't hurt to swap every once in a while, to keep both hands extra strong and ambidextrous. ]

True, but it doesn't hurt to brace yourself for them, as best as you can. [ because tsurumaru does know, better than anyone else, that no amount of preparation will fully help people expect surprises. but nonetheless, doing your best to be prepared for them is the most you can do!

he makes a thoughtful hum, looking towards the tank, then back at kogi. ]

What if we gave him some fish toys? [ are those even a thing... ] Like... you know how there's cat toys and dog toys? And even bird toys? I was thinking that if we gave Fishy lots of toys, it can tire itself out by playing — and then, it won't be as overwhelming all the time.

Hm! You know, I've never been to a McCERES. There's never been any need, what with Nakigitsune's deliveries, the snacks that we normally have around, and the noodles and tofu I eat at work. Is it an awful place?

[ BUT NUGGETS ARE THE BEST??? If you think about where they come from, you just get sucked into Culinary Hell... ]

Good, good! [ He claps his hands, bouncing on his toes. Anything to make Japan proud! They've been fighting for so long, after all. ]

You wouldn't happen to have pictures of... them, would you? I mean, I assume there are more countries than just you and Japan?

[ Like other countries matter, psh. ]

The little fox needs the moon to see, so it's out of reverence that sometimes the moon needs to follow him. If the fox could, he would carry the moon wherever he went.

[ His smile is soft and warm, not to mention only for Mikazuki. To see him relaxed, coming back to his senses, and not worry as much as before eases him. ]

I would do my best to convince Inari to allow you in, but I am sure the resident fox spirits would also need to approve. I am sure with persuasion, as well as headpats, we can find a way to get you in.

~~[ no fox wedding is complete with a jijii, so they better... ]~~

[He doesn't want to find out!! But ah, headpats... He will accept these, even if the tables have turned and now he's the one feeling Embarrassment.]

I don't think that's strange, either. It's the same for me too, y'know? You guys are my family. I think it's like that for a lot of us. [HIS GROSS SAPPY HEART... But he absolutely means it, of course.

The rest of that is a little bit of a surprise to hear, though. He blinks, shifting so he can look up again.]

...You're welcome. [He doesn't feel like he did a whole lot, honestly, but--] If it's like, something that makes things easier or better for you, then I'll always be glad to help. Even if you just need someone to talk to for a little while or something. I dunno if I'll be able to say anything good, but - I mean... Family's there to listen too, right?

[Everyone already knows that Lili's a lame-o, but some are less familiar with the fact that she is a lame-o with a tendency to give out really expensive gifts like candy.

Haru is no exception.

It'd take a little bit of research - flowers are too temporary for her to believe that a bouquet would be enough, perhaps something more solid like a rock would be a better gift for him. It led her to wondering what kind of rock and her search led her to turquoise stones as a traditional protective talisman for old warriors and shamans. Even though Haru hasn't quite reached that level in Lili's eyes, he's skilled enough to be important to many people. And so he needs protection.

She tries to be stealthy, she really does, but there's only some level of stealthy that she can be when she's pacing back and forth in front of Haru's room.

Should she knock?

Is it important enough to disturb him?

Maybe she should just leave it in front of the door--

No, Lili, what you got is a little too expensive for a gift and run.]

[ Kousetsu doesn't show it as much as he probably should, but it's a good thing Vietnam picks up on it. He's a bit better with expressing his emotions but still not quite there. ]

...I am fine, Vietnam-san. It is the others you should be more worried for. They have...all had far worse histories than myself.

Thank you, Kashuu-san that...means a good deal. I will try my best to protect those things of Yasusada-san's as well.

[There's a little pause as he contemplates whether or not to say anything, since he's mostly just... reacted to Yamato's disappearance by not reacting at all. But between bites of cookie, Kousetsu will eventually get a little mumbled:]

Thanks.

[It means a lot.]

I'll be going to that info meeting soon, so hopefully there's gonna be some good stuff to learn there.

[She's pleased that it managed to encourage him. She's sure that while they are old, they have also been vassals for so long that it's hard to see what they can or cannot do. It was evident when she witnessed Tsurumaru grasp for his past.

She manages a smile.]

Yes. I am an example. I didn't know how to fight when I was very young.

[She's moving over to show him now, he looks so excited!! Japan really would be so proud of how his swords are fighting for him. Protecting the world, even.]

Oh! I also have pictures of them too...wait a minute. [She took some a while back to show others, like Doutanuki, because Japan looks a bit like Ishikirimaru. However the pictures were not just of Japan, but rather, her entirely family along with some of the other Asian countries, or at least those available for a picture: China, Japan, Hong Kong, Macau, Korea, Thailand, India and of course, Taiwan.

[Thanks to the experience of being there witnessing others, she knows Kousetsu could do with a little support.]

I am worried about them too, as I did encounter Tsurumaru. But I am here now, with you, so you can also depend on me.

[Too late. He was already there. After having to school a poor shop employee that there was indeed such a thing as chrysanthemum tea, he had no faith in the food industry of this city.]

There's no tofu on the menu, [he replied bluntly. Make of that what you will.]

[Naki did visit that mirror room...he just didn't have any traumatic memories for it to take advantage of.

He keeps patting, for now.]

We're glad you're feeling better...everyone was worried, you know. [Including Naki and fox.]

[Lili's paying one of her usual visits and she's honestly about to make a beeline for Kashuu's room again, as per usual because she's an anti-social nerd, but there's only so much a girl can do when there's a small collection of Cybuddies just right there.

Right there and looking like they're overwhelming Kousetsu so OBVIOUSLY she is just here to help and do her duty?!

Nah, there goes her bag neatly settled off to one side of the living room as she approaches - and then realizes she has no idea what to say. Um.]

... Hello.

[yes, good, solid start]

[Well that's not what he was expecting when he went to get some snacks?! Kashuu hadn't even heard the banging from earlier - probably had his headphones in like a true punk - but when he swings the door open, LO... There's the troop. Probably huddled up by now, trying not to freeze its poor soul to death.]

Ah—?!

[AND THEN THERE'S SAYO and he looks over, confused. What does this mean.]

...That's like, a good question.

Fish toys... fish toys... what do fish like Fishy play with? I didn't even know fish were anything like cats or dogs. [ Tsurumaru is definitely one that knows how to surprise, and this time it's with knowledge! It's not like one can get a squeaky toy or a rubber ball to give to a fish like this, but... hm. He thinks about various things that other animals like. ]

Maybe Fishy would like a sword of its own? One that it can't eat, or anything like that... it certainly has taken a bite out of at least one of us before. Or maybe a bone? Like, a shiny metal bone?

[ He certainly has a few ideas, but he's definitely receptive to anything that Tsuru can come up with! ]

[ He gets a look in his eye, of amazement and wonder? Maybe he shouldn't look so child-like (or grandpa-like), but seeing all of these different countries... ]

So they are also your family? I'm amazed! I bet their personalities are just like ours, shaped by our histories and origins... I'd very much like to meet them all one day.

[ And more than just visit them, like as a vacation, but as they are in the photos! Is that even possible?! Where is the crossover they desperately need! ]

[ NO... TOFU... ]

Will they make it on request? Maybe if I brought my own, they could do something with it? There has to be a better way to get tofu on a menu! Why would they deny the population such a wonderful food?!

[ He's heartbroken, why would CERES pick betray? WHY, INARI, WHY ]

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