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[swordsitter]

Who: swordhaus + cr
When: throughout june (+ the end of may, because i missed a month oops)
Where: the three apartments swordhaus uses..
What: june (+ may) catch-all
Rating/Warning: probably nothing, but i'll edit as necessary.

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[ sword mafia at home. ]

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OTA. ( post event )

[meniscus]

[ Mikazuki has been Unbelievably Tired™ after everything that happened. Not only that but he's also embarrassed beyond belief after everything that he said. There are things he never wanted anyone else, ESPECIALLY his Saniwa or comrades to ever know about him and to reveal such intimate details and lay himself out bare like that. It's so strange to him to feel so..so...awkward but he does and as such, Mikazuki refuses to leave his room. Yes, he realizes that this is being childish but he can't stand the thought of facing any of his comrades right now. ]

Is this what it feels like to be physically exhausted? What a strange sensation... [ If anyone has particularly good hearing, maybe they can hear the tachi's woes from beyond his locked door. It might have just been easier to demanifest back into his vessel but being alone was never appealing to him so that's not happening. He DOES realize that purposefully isolating himself isn't any better but... ] hmmm.

[ There's a loud THUMP as the Sanjou sword just rolled himself off the bed and literally wiggled the entire way across the bedroom floor to the door. All cocooned in his blanket and generally looking a mess doesn't stop Mikazuki from cracking the door open juuust a bit to see if anyone is out in the hall. Despite everything, he's still a sword that craves attention. ] Is anyone out there? [ It's a mumble but a noticeable mumble. ]

[adornmental]

[Well there sure is a big pile of Various Gifts in the hall, at least... Oh, and one (1) Kashuu, who's lying on his side directly across from Mikazuki's door like he'd maybe been trying to catch a glimpse of his little tachi feet beneath the crack, or like he'd stood guard long enough that he needs a small nap.

Fortunately, he's a very light sleeper, so the sound of the door opening is enough to get him to stir before Mikazuki even says anything. He cracks a bleary eye open before pushing himself upright, rubbing the sleep away. And then, as a super intelligent first observation:]

You look warm.

[All bundled up like that... Messy, too, but that's to be expected considering how long he's been holed up.]

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You could say that. [ Says Mikazuki as he very slowly takes that same blanket and pulls it over his face. KASHUU ESPECIALLY is someone Mikazuki feels 100% embarrassed about facing after what he saw and heard. It almost feels like it didn't happen but seeing peanut jut reminded him of ALL OF IT. Although the uchigatana can't obviously see it, Mikazuki cheeks are totally heating up just remembering all of his actions from not very long ago. ]

Have you been out here this whole time? [ He sounds a little muffled through the blanket as expected but he's too worried about just how long Kashuu has been out here...he's a really good kid, isn't he? ] Sleeping on the floor probably isn't very good for your back, Kashuu-kun.

[adornmental]

Hey, you're the grandpa here, not me.

[His back is FINE!!

Mikazuki might be less fine, though?! It's hard to tell when he's covering his face up like that and talking through it like he wants to be Casper or something.

Kashuu stares on for a couple of seconds before sighing, leaning his back against the wall, and audibly patting the spot on the ground next to him.]

Sit with me?

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[ IS IT??? Well. Mikazuki takes Kashuu's words for it and very gently, very subtly peeks through an opening in his blanket mass when he hears the soft pats and subsequent offer. After a second's thought, he worms his way over until he's plopped right next to the uchigatana.

Any other day and he would have been fine, happy even to be sitting with Kashuu like this. Somehow though...after everything, Mikazuki jut feels like a little kid awkwardly sitting to a much more experienced older kid. Strange when he's the older one but -- Kashuu knows so much more than an old sword like him, doesn't he? Or at least he was able to see things so differently...so easily than Mikazuki might have ever dreamed for himself. ] So.

So.... [ At least the blanket isn't COMPLETELY obscuring his face by now. ] how have you been since...earlier?

[adornmental]

[He may feel like a little kid sitting next to a more experienced older kid, but Kashuu curls up next to his side like he's the younger one. ...Which he is, but. You know. Mikazuki's always been a sturdy, calming presence - really close to what an actual human grandfather might be like, he supposes. So he rests his head against Mikazuki's arm and it's clear that in spite of the rollercoaster they've gone through, there's still a great amount of trust and love here.]

I've been okay. [Okay. Not great, but not bad. Coasting somewhere in the middle.

But there's something more important to ask here, and he turns his face up so he can look at Mikazuki - or whatever little portion's been left uncovered by his mobile blanket fortress...]

What about you?

[Said softly, but not really carefully. He's not used to treating things with delicate care, so he's brusque as always.]

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I've been... [ how has he REALLY been? Mikazuki has so many things he could say in response to that but he (thankfully) not as inclined to spill his innermost thoughts and feelings anymore. Even if he was for some reason, he'd be far too embarrassed to want to express any of it. He'll at least poke his full head out of the blanket at this point, glancing over at Kashuu before attempting his best smile --

-- which comes out less than his best, usual sparkling smile but while it may be weak and while it may falter quickly after...he tried at least. ] I've been very tired. Resting a lot after everything...I think more than that though, I've been unsure. [ It can't be seen but he's definitely, nervously, and tightly holding his hands together. ] It's strange for me to be unsure of myself but I am and I don't know where to go from here.

[adornmental]

[Ah, that's a tired jiji smile if he's ever seen one... It's a little sad to see, but honestly, any sort of emotion is a relief after that bizarre stint of unnatural placidity that the mask had caused.]

I dunno. It might be strange for you, but it's not strange in general, yeah? I mean, if you think about something in one way for a reeeally long time and then suddenly you have a brand new way to think about it, being unsure's totally normal. [Kashuu smiles then, and it's a little less bright and energetic than his usual ones, but it's soft and understanding all the same.]

But! The good part about all of this is that you don't have to be unsure by yourself. [Old habits die hard, he knows. It must be even harder for older swords who have had so, so many years to set those habits. But still...] Rest up all you need until you're not tired anymore, but don't forget that we're all here if you wanna talk or vent or just sit for a while. Whatever, y'know? I meant what I said.

[That Mikazuki is a precious comrade - and he always does everything he can for his precious comrades.]

[meniscus]

[ Hearing all of that again serves to make Mikazuki attempt his best smile again. It's a little better the second time around...and he even sighs a little! Not any kind of sad or forlorn type of sigh but a happy, little exhale of relief. Somehow being told that again when he has control over himself and isn't under any devious mask influence...it's liberating. ] Ahaha, it almost felt like a dream when you told me that the first time!

But, knowing that you really mean that and that others feel the same... [ Most likely! ] I'm not sure how to describe it? If I had to try it'd be similar to being wrapped up in this blanket of mine. Like an enveloping warmth which I much prefer to the silent cold as anyone would really, haha.

[ STILL... ] It'll take some getting used to. Please do feel inclined to correct me when I talk about going back to the museum from now on.

[yaayaa]

[You know how Kousetsu's been leaving food offerings at their new makeshift Dropped Sword Minishrine? Well Naki thought it'd be a great idea to do the same thing for Mikazuki, who - while not gone exactly - is still kinda...well....not around?

So when the long-lost sword butterfly pops his head out of his cocoon, he might notice a certain uchi about to add a small plate of rainbow flower fruit gummies at the door.

...He kinda froze when Mikazuki spoke up though. Caught!?]

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Eh? Naki-kun? [ He doesn't mind it that someone WAS indeed out here since he was kind of hoping for it. Luckily, any of Mikazuki's recent general weirdness is also forgotten in favor of eyeing those gummies. Junk food like this are still something he never quite got the grasp of so whenever he sees anything like candy...it's always a bit of a surprise. ] Oh. What are those? They look so colorful...

[ One of his hands manage to sneak out of the blanket cocoon he's made for himself, plucking one of the gummies up and holding it up to the light. He's squinting a little before squishing and squeezing the gummy, then plopping it into his mouth -- HE DOES ALL THAT BEFORE EVEN ASKING... ] You're supposed to eat these, right?

[yaayaa]

[Does Mikazuki's reaction mean he likes them? Naki picked them because he hoped Mikazuki would like them. Rainbow colors! Flower shapes! He nods at that last question, slowly relaxing a bit as he...properly sets down the plate, and kneels down at the older sword's level.]

Is it good?

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It is...haha, thank you. They're all very cute shapes and colors, I appreciate that you brought them here for me. [ Mikazuki kinda sorta realizes that there was an accumulating shrine for him outside his door but he's not sure why? He HAS been kind of holed up in his room for a few days, almost a week so maybe the others were worried... ]

I hope no one was too concerned over me. I realize it's not very like me to not be out and about but...ah, I suppose even an old man like me can feel silly about some things. [ It's always easy to talk to Nakigitsune, he's a good listener and both him and his fox have always been kind to him. Perhaps this is why he feels he can spill out a bit of his worries to him. ]

[yaayaa]

[Holed up long enough his door has become another shrine...truly the most holy of swords. (???) Smallest fox perks up though, tail waving as he speaks up.]

There's nothing silly about it! Nakigitsune often needs time alone as well - and we've never seen you hide away like this before, so it must have been a long-deserved rest.

[Is it okay to pet Mikazuki? Because he's in easy petting reach and Naki's taking advantage of that.]

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[ It's okay to pay him though he's a little surprised by it! No one ever really pats his head in the same way that he happily pats others but he has to admit...it's very nice. He feels comforted and he's able to smile a little! Mikazuki even manages a small laugh... ]

I think it was long overdue, yes. Aha, I'm just glad that we're no longer in that weird place but knowing CERES, I wonder where we'll end up next at this rate. [ Mikazuki thinks that he prefers the ViViD randomness than being physically dumped who knows where. ] Still. I DO hope that you didn't go through anything unpleasant while we were...wherever that was.

[yaayaa]

[Even the oldest and fanciest swords need headpats sometimes! Naki believes in this universal truth.

Mikazuki's words just sort of emphasize the need for pats, really. Did he go through unpleasant things? Did he see sad memories maybe, he knows that mirror place was pretty bad for...the other swords.......]

.....I didn't. [Unless you count losing his mask to terrors of the deep.]

We were lucky enough to come out of that ordeal without too much in the way of injuries or problems...Are you alright though, Mikazuki-dono? We wouldn't want to disturb you, if you need more rest.

[meniscus]

[ It's a relief to hear that...Mikazuki wouldn't wish that mirrored room especially on even his worst enemy. Nakigitsune was fortunate to have avoided it and the older sword won't dare to talk about it. He still feels so overly exposed but he's thankful that Naki and his fox don't seem to know anything about it. ]

Please don't continue to worry too much about this old man, haha. I'm doing much better now and I don't think isolating myself will help...I appreciate both of your company quite a bit.

[aslyfox]

[ Kogitsunemaru has been busy setting up tiny groups of origami foxes. Squads of cute little paper foxes, waiting for Mikazuki to finally leave his room. It should go without saying that if was to worry about the other Sanjo sword's condition, it was Kogitsunemaru nearly one hundred percent of the time!

The thump catches his attention. Huh. What inside the room would make such a loud noise? Hm. Having already been crouched to set up the paper offerings, he presses his face against the wall next to the door, so that when Mikazuki opens the door...

... it Kogi.

He says nothing and just smiles warmly, happy to see him. ]

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[ It's startling to suddenly get an eyeful of Kogitsunemaru but it's certainly not unwanted. It's hard not to smile in return since after everything, just seeing Kogi allows Mikazuki to relax. His tensed up shoulders and his worried expression easily ebbed and melted away...up until he realizes something and he's slowly turning red as a result. Without a sword, Mikazuki starts to scoot back and away from the door while drawing the blanket to cover SOME of his embarrassed expression though he leaves it open should the aforementioned little fox want to sneak his way in.

Whether he does or doesn't, after a point...Mikazuki sighs and falls to his side with a much softer "thump". He'll ask one thing and one thing only -- his heart is beating too fast out of nervousness for him to even think about anything else. But he HAS to know just exactly what Kogitsune might (or might not) know. ] I...don't suppose you talked to anyone about me lately, have you?

[aslyfox]

[ Why is Mikazuki completely wrapped up in a blanket like this? Is he cold? Hiding from the world? Or, is he doing his best imitation of a burrito, one of the neatest foods that he's experienced so far? Either way, seeing him smile lightens Kogi's worries as he slips into the room.

When Mikazuki slumps over, he does the same--- though he doesn't benefit from having fabric break his fall. Ow. Still, it's just Kogitsune being silly to try to relax a tense looking Sanjo sword, one that doesn't deserve to feel so stressed. ]

... no. Though to be honest, everyone has been very quiet and down. [ He rubs his head. ] I can't say I blame them. From what I understand, some of us have discovered some very unsettling things.

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[ His first thought is ah, good since it might be hard to explain all of what happened to him because of the mask to Kogitsune. It's a relief but he doesn't want the little fox to be out of the loop either...he should know and he might want to know? Just one look at Kogi's face across from him makes Mikazuki start to roll over towards him. He stops when he's practically tucked against the other, managing to bump his forehead against his chest. ] That's not surprising to hear.

Though I'm not entirely aware of what everyone has discovered about themselves or about what's been going on in the colony but...ah, I may just be too old to want to know about the bigger picture. [ He trusts that he'll be filled in if and/or when he needs to know. ] Kogi. Allow me to ask you something...after the war is over, where did you think you would go?

[aslyfox]

[ And he gives that head a gentle pat, down to his shoulders where he gives Mikazuki a squeeze. Kogitsune hasn't heard his Jijii be so serious in tone and demeanor before, even if his little headbutt makes him smile a little further. Even in the face of glitching, in dangerous forests and mountains, and shopping... this is different. ]

An interesting question! I always figured Inari would take me somewhere, once everything was settled. But in case that didn't happen... I suppose I had no plan. Better to think of the present than the future, right? [ He idly scratches his chin, closing his eyes in thought. ] I'm not like many of us, you know. It was fortunate that our master found me when he did, else I could have been lost to time.

[ alternatively he steals Mikazuki away and they get married in the fox realm okay ]

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[ fox marriage fox marriage fox marriage ]

[ That's right. He always seems to conveniently forget how different Kogitsunemaru is from the other swords, from him. It's always in the back of his mind but to hear it aloud like this...he ends up sighing just a little with another bump to the little fox's chest. ] I do hope Inari wouldn't come and steal you away, as selfish as that may sound.

It's not as if I could visit you in a Deity's domain...but best case scenario would be both us staying here with Haru and everyone. [ He says that but he's still getting used to the idea. ] Aha, that may be more possible for you than myself...a national treasure can't exactly not go back to a museum's storage or display case, can it? [ Even if he's making light of it, Mikazuki dislikes the very thought of it and he's not sure if he hid that from Kogi as well as he would have liked to. It's probably even telling the way he subconsciously buries himself closer to the warmth that Kogi's arms always provide him. ]

[aslyfox]

It would be hard to argue, but I suppose even a god can be merciful at times? Especially if it means so much for me to stay with the ones I adore the most! [ Can anyone imagine Kogitsunemaru standing up to Inari? Not even he can, and it shows on his face with the slightest of grimace. He tries to smile through it, he has to be a courageous fox for his family. ]

I don't know about staying here. At least on our own world, we control more of our fates than here. There's an intermediary, some factors we cannot see or understand, or have the full story to. [ And he loosely wraps his arms around Mikazuki, closing his eyes. ]

If you are ever forced into a situation like that, I'll find a way to get you out. I don't know how, but I will. Though I know that Haru would fight for you as well, trust that I will barge into wherever you are and I will save you.

[ National treasure or not, Mikazuki is a more personal treasure to him. ]

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I would hope Inari grants me such mercy for looking after it's "little fox" for so long, aha. [ Even if MOST of the time it's the exact opposite? BUT...but...Mikazuki would definitely argue against a fox god if it tried to take Kogitsunemaru away (and not let him come with)! ]

Assuming we do manage to get back home with everyone though, ah -- [ His train of thought quickly derails into quiet mutters though those too soon abruptly stop when he hears Kogi's added proclamations. Somehow, he didn't think that anyone would have fought for him to not go back. Not that he didn't think they cared greatly for him but because it was the Right thing to do for a national treasure like Mikazuki. It's strange to realize that the reality would really be so drastically different than what he always envisioned. ] -- that makes me really happy to hear.

I sincerely hope whatever happens after the colony and after the war that everyone can stay together. [ He thinks that might be a bit selfish of him to hope for but...it's alright for him to want things like that, isn't it? ] More personally, I hope that all of us Sanjous and Tsurumaru...and that you and I specifically, can remain together.