[ Child or not, he was a hashira for a reason... and skill is only part of that. He never would have gotten that far without his desire to protect people. ]
I wish I could have too, but I'm glad that we managed what we did. I believe in them. Once that nightmare is over no one will have to worry about demons anymore.
[ But that's enough about home for now. ]
I'm guessing you haven't been here too long... have one of the others explained this place yet?
I've been here for perhaps a day or two- Miss Lily says I was asleep for most of it, but before I passed out, Rengoku explained most of it. I believe there are some details he wants me fully recovered for...?
( which feels concerning. but she supposes she can appreciate the consideration, at least.
she sighs softly, and does not let go of him. he's not a teddy bear, shinobu. ... ah, she must be going soft in her death. after all, she knows his capabilities better than most, and yet all she wants to do is spoil him a little for everything that's happened. )
[ He gives a little nod. Shinobu is a lovely person but she'll tear her wounds gutting Akaza if she hears about that mess. ]
I've been mostly confined to the clinic since I arrived, but I left once or twice to get a better sense of this place. Both demons living here are... dubiously under control, I'd put it.
[ You won't see him protesting the hold. He might have before just because he saw little point and it restricted movement, but he's happy to bask in the shared comfort now. ]
[ he knew her well enough by now not to say anything to that lie. Whether he knew for sure it was one or not, Muichiro knew she held tight onto pain from her past. ]
I've talked to Akaza twice now one on one, with neither time devolving into a fight. The first time was mostly figuring out where we stood. Asking what he planned to do to make up for the lives he's taken, reminding him that if anything happens and he attacks someone that I'll kill him regardless of Rengoku's wishes. After that was... unremarkable. Mostly smalltalk.
[ he tilts his head a little ]
And the second time he brought me a potted aloe with a hand-painted pot to help me heal faster. If he's acting, he's very thorough, but I believe him that he remembered his past and is trying to do better. That doesn't mean he's absolved, but it's... something.
[ A sigh, and he hides his face ]
It's difficult to explain. I certainly haven't forgiven him, but at least he's aware that he's done wrong and also hasn't forgiven himself.
( she listens carefully, petting his hair not unlike a mother might as her gaze drifts to nothingness. conversation is easy, if you aren't maddened by bloodlust enough. small talk with a demon...
...
she's quiet. she ignores the memories of kyojuro's tone in their last conversation, and ignores the uncertainty and pain in her heart. )
[ Bless his heart, he doesn't know exactly what could be making her space out like that, but he knows this isn't easy for either of them. ]
'M sorry.
[ Trying to strike a balance between giving him a chance because Kyojuro asked him to and his own duty as a Hashira has been difficult on its own, even not accounting for what happened to Kyojuro himself. ]
If nothing else, we can figure this out together now.
[ Not that he doesn't trust Kyojuro and Genya and Senjuro of course, but with Kyojuro a bit biased on the demon's side and the other two being people he wants to protect regardless of their skill level... ]
I'm happy to see you too. It feels longer than it's been...
[ Probably just because he knew she was gone and the knowledge was a yawning ache even though he followed shortly after. ]
( it's nice to know she isn't up against the storm kyojuro threw at her alone. ahhh, what a cruel world, though, to drag her in when all she wants is her rest now. )
Buuuut... we need to make sure we're both recovered~. So make sure you're resting properly, okay?
I will, I promise. Why, since you seem to be in a better state than me... if the doctors permit it, would you be willing to bring me some books? I don't mind what you bring.
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( there's a soft, sincere smile, even if she wishes he didn't have to think things like that at his age. )
It's why I did things the way I did against Upper Two, after all. I just wish I could see it off properly.
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I wish I could have too, but I'm glad that we managed what we did. I believe in them. Once that nightmare is over no one will have to worry about demons anymore.
[ But that's enough about home for now. ]
I'm guessing you haven't been here too long... have one of the others explained this place yet?
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( which feels concerning. but she supposes she can appreciate the consideration, at least.
she sighs softly, and does not let go of him. he's not a teddy bear, shinobu. ... ah, she must be going soft in her death. after all, she knows his capabilities better than most, and yet all she wants to do is spoil him a little for everything that's happened. )
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[ He gives a little nod. Shinobu is a lovely person but she'll tear her wounds gutting Akaza if she hears about that mess. ]
I've been mostly confined to the clinic since I arrived, but I left once or twice to get a better sense of this place. Both demons living here are... dubiously under control, I'd put it.
[ You won't see him protesting the hold. He might have before just because he saw little point and it restricted movement, but he's happy to bask in the shared comfort now. ]
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( ... it's that old lie by reflex. kanae's dream. ... she would have loved the kamado siblings, surely. but kyojuro had pleaded for her trust.
and it's not like she can do anything in this state though. )
... What do you think of it, then?
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I've talked to Akaza twice now one on one, with neither time devolving into a fight. The first time was mostly figuring out where we stood. Asking what he planned to do to make up for the lives he's taken, reminding him that if anything happens and he attacks someone that I'll kill him regardless of Rengoku's wishes. After that was... unremarkable. Mostly smalltalk.
[ he tilts his head a little ]
And the second time he brought me a potted aloe with a hand-painted pot to help me heal faster. If he's acting, he's very thorough, but I believe him that he remembered his past and is trying to do better. That doesn't mean he's absolved, but it's... something.
[ A sigh, and he hides his face ]
It's difficult to explain. I certainly haven't forgiven him, but at least he's aware that he's done wrong and also hasn't forgiven himself.
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...
she's quiet. she ignores the memories of kyojuro's tone in their last conversation, and ignores the uncertainty and pain in her heart. )
It's a step.
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'M sorry.
[ Trying to strike a balance between giving him a chance because Kyojuro asked him to and his own duty as a Hashira has been difficult on its own, even not accounting for what happened to Kyojuro himself. ]
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[ Not that he doesn't trust Kyojuro and Genya and Senjuro of course, but with Kyojuro a bit biased on the demon's side and the other two being people he wants to protect regardless of their skill level... ]
I'm happy to see you too. It feels longer than it's been...
[ Probably just because he knew she was gone and the knowledge was a yawning ache even though he followed shortly after. ]
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( it's nice to know she isn't up against the storm kyojuro threw at her alone. ahhh, what a cruel world, though, to drag her in when all she wants is her rest now. )
Buuuut... we need to make sure we're both recovered~. So make sure you're resting properly, okay?
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[ He's still not sure what to make of Akaza's show of affection (?) And mentioning him further is probably in bad taste ]
Let me know if you need anything, alright?
[ More in regards to matters concerning their world, he means. He can't do all that much as far as healing goes. ]
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[ Now to see if he could remember what kinds of things she liked well enough to pick something good. ]
I was given paper as well. Maybe I can make you a bookmark.
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