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[Who wouldn't ask what that last one is, though.

But Kashuu actually nearly yells when Kogi opens the door without warning because WHAT THE HECK, that wasn't part of the plan?! But it's not like he can do anything to stop this fiend... So he just waits and listens in tense silence for the tell-tale sign of Death, but it's eerily quiet instead...

He jumps a little when Kogi pops back out, but that's good news! He's alive and well! It's a dang miracle.]

Oh— seriously? [WHY... He walks past Kogi cautiously, eying the fish in its tank...] ...Geez, this guy's such a pain. All right, all right - which side should I carry?

Edited 2016-03-03 01:11 (UTC)

[ It's a miracle! Look, Inari will keep Kogi safe. even in this godforsaken technological disaster world. No alien fish can beat the little fox! That would be a travesty. Besides, maybe Fishy just needed a nap to stop being so cranky all the time. Does its glow keep it awake at night?... ]

Take the one closest to you. Just be careful as you back up. We need to get to the bedroom on the other side of the apartment, one of them is empty.

[ It takes a lot of his strength, what with the heavy fish plus the filled tank, but he is able to get his side hoisted up when Kashuu is ready. Hopefully they can get it into that room safely! There shouldn't be anything on the floor for Kashuu to trip on, other than his own feet, but HEY HE SHOULD BE PRETTY CAPABLE ]

[Don't wonder these things about an alien fish! It'd still eat the heck out of any of them in the end!! Probably... Unless it really wouldn't pick betray, in which case Kashuu would have a lot of apologizing to do.]

No problem. [One, two, hoist!! Kashuu may have noodle arms, but he's still Tsukumogami Strong™ and he's able to heft his side up at the same time as Kogi. And Kashuu doesn't trip on his own feet, okay, he's too heel-trained for that.

So away they go, over the river and through the woods, to the empty bedroom! As long as Kogi doesn't trip either, it should be pretty uneventful. Kashuu lets out a sigh as soon as he gets over there.]

Phew! O-kaaay, where are we setting this thing down?

Edited 2016-03-04 18:52 (UTC)

[ Wow, one day Kogitsunemaru will think about going through heel-training! If it works for Kashuu, it's gotta work for a little fox who is pretty decent on his feet already? Not to mention it could make him even taller...! Maybe as tall as Iwatooshi?! That's an exciting thought. ]

Let's put this on the bed. No one should be sleeping in here, anyway.

[ Mostly because ever since they acquired three apartments, the number of the tsukumogami has dwindled ever since. Not that they could control circumstances like that. Still, that just means Fishy gets its own room! A room where if they lock the door, they never have to worry about anyone being eaten. ]

Together now, so we don't accidentally let Fishy go free. One, two, and three!

[ Unceremoniously, Kogi drops the tank. It's not a long fall, and it DOES land on a mattress... hopefully Fishy doesn't like being shaken. ]

[Say the word and Kashuu will be there to act as a heel guru, honestly... He's ready to introduce everyone to the fabulous world of (sometimes painful but still totally worth it) footwear.]

All right—

[ONE, TWO, THREE IS STILL THREE SECONDS TOO SOON, HONESTLY--

But Kashuu manages to avoid having his fingers crushed by letting go of the tank in a frantic, quick movement. He thought they were going to lower it?! But no, apparently Kogi just goes hard or goes home. The tank lands on the mattress, but some water sloshes out the top, and Fishy is definitely shaken awake by all of that nonsense...]

Eh— [BACKING AWAY.] Let's go!

[ Oh. He didn't know Kashuu was ready. Well, at least he keeps his fingers... unless an angry Fishy wants to take them away? Better those than his eyes! But it's definitely time to boogie on out of the room! Kogi doesn't just back away, he outright flies as he grabs Kashuu's sleeve and takes him along for the ride!

Out of the room they go, Kogi reaching out to slam the door behind them. It sounds like something is bouncing on the bed behind the closed door, but it's not out of fun!

New question: do fish like to jump on beds?

After a moment of breathing heavily, he checks to see if Kashuu is okay. That was a quick burst of action after all! The best way to make sure a comrade is fine is by prodding him anywhere possible. ]

[SCREAMS AS HE'S TUGGED ALONG-- But this is fine, this is fine... At least they escape Fishy's possible maelstrom before it can even happen!! Good work, team.

Of course, once they're outside of the room, he's both A) concerned about those bouncing sounds and B) suddenly being prodded all over by Kogi, whose hands he eventually bats at.]

Stop, stop! I'm fine! [At least he assumes that's what Kogi's trying to do... Check for injuries, maybe?? Or maybe he's just been struck by a Kogi Whim™.]

That thing better settle down soon. I don't wanna go check on it.

Are you sure? Haruji would be upset if either of us got hurt from dealing with Fishy. I suspect he never really wanted to keep it around, seeing as it's sort of dangerous.

[ As dangerous as three apartments with sword spirits doing things like this. Nervously, he turns to look at the door. The sounds soon quiet down, and it seems like Fishy has finally settled down in his new room. ]

... I think we're okay. It's not like it will get out of its tank and open the door. It would have done that by now, if it could.

[ Unless it's waiting for the perfect moment to strike? ]

Thank you for your assistance, Kashuu. I don't know what I would do without you.

[ Because every little fox needs a little accomplice... ]

[Kashuu is always here to be the accomplice Kogi needs... Team Dingus gotta ride together!!]

I'm sure! No way would I be careless enough to let that stupid thing bite me. And yeah, I'm pretty sure he's wanted to get rid of it from day one. [From the very moment Kashuu was like "sooo by the way, about those alien fish in the ponds..."]

Oh— [And now he's pulling Kogi's vessel from the back of his belt, where he'd secured it so he could carry the tank.]

Here, safe and sound. You'd probably lose your fingers without me, so don't try cleaning its tank on your own again, okay?

[ Ride together, die together! Well, maybe not so much of the second part... Kogi's short and long terms goals haven't been achieved yet! What are they? A mystery, even to him.

He gladly takes his vessel back, slipping it back where it belongs. Nice and secure with no fish to chew on it. ]

You know, I'm sure if Haru spent quality time with Fishy, he'd warm up to it!--- though, he'd probably need a bodyguard or two, just in case.

[ Like being escorted to visit someone in jail, only not. ]

Of course. I will remember for the next time the tank gets dirty.

[ He'll probably forget. It's a grandpa thing, really. But he won't forget how helpful Kashuu is, wow, he's such a great youthful sword. ]

Anyway, don't tell Haruji about Fishy's new bedroom. I'll leave him a note.

[Like a true dingus...

But once Kogi's vessel is back in place and Kashuu is sure he's not about to go diving back into the room for whatever weird reason, he nods and takes a step away from the door. Bye, Fishy... You're not his problem anymore!!]

If he visits that fish, he'd definitely need bodyguards. No way is he gonna go without at least one.

[HE DOESN'T TRUST FISHY AROUND SQUISHY HUMANS.]

But I won't tell as long as you promise to leave a note. He cleans even the spare bedrooms, so that'd be an awful surprise, yeah?

[ BUT FISHY IS THE EPITOME OF TRUST, A VALUABLE ASSET NEEDED FOR ALL WALKS OF LIFE! IT SMILES SO INNOCENTLY... ]

Good! Just... don't worry, I'll make sure he has advance notice. You can trust me!

[ Kogi's all smiles and will continue to be as long as Kashuu doesn't pick betray. And as long as everything seems to be fine, with Fishy in a clean tank and neither spirit with additional holes in their bodies, then... ]

I'm going to go take a shower in the other bathroom and probably clean up the mess. Who knew something that lived in water could make such a big one?

[KASHUU WON'T PICK BETRAY he is far too loyal!!]

All right, all right. [He trusts the small fox, okay!! But going to take a shower doesn't sound like a bad idea, honestly. He didn't get splashed by Fishy goobers, but just ten minutes of dealing with it has left him Exhausted.]

Let me know if you need any more help, okay? With cleaning or whatever. I guess I can lend a hand... [Even with cleaning.] Be careful, got it?

[ Good... Kogi's watching. He has his army of plush foxes, robo fox, tiny fox, even Naki behind him! Fear the foxes, Kashuu. With a cheerful smile, he gives the other spirit a polite bow. ]

Of course! You'll be the first one I contact, as you are the most reliable.

[ ... as well as having the most impeccable fashion sense of all the swords. He turns on his heel, humming quietly as he heads toward the shower so he can spend hours taking care of his 'fur'.

Hey, he's gotta rep all the long haired swords. ]

[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.]

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