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[ Oooh Vietnam oooh.
He doesn't really. But he will learn fast. There's a momentary pause as the phone is picked up. Silence for about 10 seconds before he realizes that yes he has to talk into this thing. ]
...yes? Who...is this? [ He sounds mildly confused but he's trying!! This device is so strange... ]
He doesn't really. But he will learn fast. There's a momentary pause as the phone is picked up. Silence for about 10 seconds before he realizes that yes he has to talk into this thing. ]
...yes? Who...is this? [ He sounds mildly confused but he's trying!! This device is so strange... ]
[Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! It is a time of generosity, and so Vietnam would like to share some food that one can share with family and friends. A package containing some bánh quy bơ quế (butter cookies with Vietnamese cinnamon MMMM), and an assortment of mứt (candied fruit preserves) for the New Year. Also a card is included:]
Kousetsu,
Chúc Mừng Giáng Sinh! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
May your new year be prosperous and successful. I hope you enjoy this holiday with your brother, it is special for family.
Vietnam
Kousetsu,
Chúc Mừng Giáng Sinh! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
May your new year be prosperous and successful. I hope you enjoy this holiday with your brother, it is special for family.
Vietnam
[Sousei, having a rare day off, has been spending most of it chilling at home--aside from his general exercise regimen, of course.
But after that recent santa nonsense, he's a little on-edge despite himself; as soon as he hears the trod of feet, he looks up, tensing, hand straying towards his sword (which now sits within arm's reach).
Oh.
It's Kousetsu. Never mind, this is fine. Probably. He nods in greeting, forcibly calming down.]
...Kousetsu.
But after that recent santa nonsense, he's a little on-edge despite himself; as soon as he hears the trod of feet, he looks up, tensing, hand straying towards his sword (which now sits within arm's reach).
Oh.
It's Kousetsu. Never mind, this is fine. Probably. He nods in greeting, forcibly calming down.]
...Kousetsu.
[ They were all a bit on edge it seemed. Tenka wasn't faring any better and Kousetsu was at a loss for what to do. Normally he would just lend an ear and listen to what the other had to say, but in this case...he wanted to do something useful.
He pauses as if worrying for the other before he bows in apology. ]
I am sorry to have...disturbed you. [ At that moment a small robotic white bird in the shape and image of a dove will nest itself on Kousetsu's shoulder. It looks pretty chill and totally at ease with the large sword. ]
Are...doing well, Sousei-san?
He pauses as if worrying for the other before he bows in apology. ]
I am sorry to have...disturbed you. [ At that moment a small robotic white bird in the shape and image of a dove will nest itself on Kousetsu's shoulder. It looks pretty chill and totally at ease with the large sword. ]
Are...doing well, Sousei-san?
[Sup, bro. Thanks to Vietnam's help, Sayo's learning to use the Cerevice.
There's your little brother's face on the screen, not saying anything yet. Is it working?]
There's your little brother's face on the screen, not saying anything yet. Is it working?]
[ Oh, well, this is a surprise. Kousetsu has gotten used to using his own Cerevice thanks to Vietnam's help too! But that doesn't mean he still isn't awkward with it. However his confused expression turns surprised when he sees who it is on the other end of the feed. ]
...Sayo. Is something wrong? [ Because clearly every time someone calls him using this it must be an emergency of some sort. ]
...Sayo. Is something wrong? [ Because clearly every time someone calls him using this it must be an emergency of some sort. ]
[After he got kidnapped and Sayo... somewhat calmed down enough to bring his CereVice out, he scroll through the list and contact Kousetsu. His big, calm brother, who's always there to comfort him at night.]
Kousetsu-niisan...
[But his brothers aren't here, as far as he can see. He just want to talk to him right now. Sayo looks upset and scared when he appears on the screen.]
Kousetsu-niisan...
[But his brothers aren't here, as far as he can see. He just want to talk to him right now. Sayo looks upset and scared when he appears on the screen.]
[ This was...there was definitely something wrong with Sayo. Kousetsu's on alert immediately when he gets that video feed on his device. He doesn't looked worried, of course he never did look it, inwardly, however was an entirely different story. There was something inherently wrong with the way Sayo looked and sounded that raised his hackles. ]
...Sayo. Where are you?
...Sayo. Where are you?
( On the kitchen table at Kumonji house (courtesy of Sayo), there is an origami box with Kousetsu's and Souza's name on it. Inside, there are two chocolate truffles.
… But there’s no other name attached to it to suggest who it might have come from! Sayo will probably tell both of the he received the boxes from Mutsunokami earlier. )
… But there’s no other name attached to it to suggest who it might have come from! Sayo will probably tell both of the he received the boxes from Mutsunokami earlier. )
[Goooooooood morning! Well, it's still wet and have plenty of wreckage outside. But fortunately enough, the apartments they're staying at is intact, so the Kumounjis still have a place to stay at. It's in one such place that Sayo is in the bedroom he shared with his brothers, all but practically running around and getting himself ready for a BIG DAY AHEAD.
A DAY OF HELPING OUT! THEY CAN DO THIS!
But honestly, Sayo seems to have a lot more energy than before and it shows. Not only that, but his usual grumpiness and wariness doesn't seem to be there, and he's... talking more?]
Kousetsu-niisama, we should get ready. Or are you going to stay inside today?
A DAY OF HELPING OUT! THEY CAN DO THIS!
But honestly, Sayo seems to have a lot more energy than before and it shows. Not only that, but his usual grumpiness and wariness doesn't seem to be there, and he's... talking more?]
Kousetsu-niisama, we should get ready. Or are you going to stay inside today?
[ Kousetsu is the exact opposite, unfortunately. Like there's a huge weight on his chest as he tries to sit up in bed. He'll look at Sayo with bleary eyes before nodding slowly. ]
...no. I will get ready soon. [ But he's not moving from bed?! This is weird because Kousetsu is an early riser and the like. Something is clearly wrong...and he notices that with Sayo, who is uncharacteristically talkative right now. ]
...no. I will get ready soon. [ But he's not moving from bed?! This is weird because Kousetsu is an early riser and the like. Something is clearly wrong...and he notices that with Sayo, who is uncharacteristically talkative right now. ]
[Sometimes Tenka still brings sweets back home for Souza and Chuutarou to try out of habit. It's not a big deal, really -- Sayo and Kousetsu can enjoy them just as much, even if they aren't quite as energetic as the other two were about it.
That's what Tenka tells himself. This is fine too.
So he's grinning as he barges into the apartment even as he sets the box of sweets down on the counter in the kitchen, greeting Kousetsu cheerfully--]
Kousetsu-kuuun!! Hey!
[He might've gotten even sunnier since they've left.]
That's what Tenka tells himself. This is fine too.
So he's grinning as he barges into the apartment even as he sets the box of sweets down on the counter in the kitchen, greeting Kousetsu cheerfully--]
Kousetsu-kuuun!! Hey!
[He might've gotten even sunnier since they've left.]
[ Meanwhile Kousetsu is even more dour and tired then usual. He has been the entire month, not just when Souza left. It's a strange occurrence, given his dutiful nature and willingness to do chores around the house. Still he tries to fight off the hampering fatigue as best as possible.
So when Tenka greets him Kousetsu will be making tea. ]
Tenka-san. [ He bows his head in silent greeting. ] I...have made tea. Would you like some?
So when Tenka greets him Kousetsu will be making tea. ]
Tenka-san. [ He bows his head in silent greeting. ] I...have made tea. Would you like some?
[Or rather, post whenever Kousetsu finally gets out of repairs... KASHUU IS CONCERNED. He'll be stopping by wherever his comrade is hanging out, a little bag in hand.]
You okay now?
You okay now?
[ Kousetsu is definitely much better now that a good majority of his wounds are healed. He is sitting quietly, peacefully even, as he prays silently until Kashuu greets him. ]
...yes I am fine, thank you for asking Kashuu-san. [ He'll turn to regard the other. ]
There were a good few of us who...were injured. I am grateful that Haru-san was here to repair us.
...yes I am fine, thank you for asking Kashuu-san. [ He'll turn to regard the other. ]
There were a good few of us who...were injured. I am grateful that Haru-san was here to repair us.
it just got me thinking
i wish i could learn things for the first time like how puppies do
i think it'd be a good learning experience
[someone put him to bed]
i wish i could learn things for the first time like how puppies do
i think it'd be a good learning experience
[someone put him to bed]
Kousetsu. What's your status?
[he checked on Mikazuki so he feels like he should check on Kousetsu too. Especially after all that happened with the spirits. ]
[he checked on Mikazuki so he feels like he should check on Kousetsu too. Especially after all that happened with the spirits. ]
[they may both be sword spirits, but Kousetsu is definitely more in-tune with spirituality than Iwatooshi is (what kind of a monk is this guy anyways, pff).
Noting such details, and considering the whole ghost outbreak that just happened, Iwatooshi now sends over a video message to check in on his more sixth-sensed comrades.]
Kousetsu-san, are you doing okay? I'm guessing that ghost ordeal probably took a lot out of you. In fact, it probably took a lot out of a few swords, like you and Ishikirimaru-san and Tarou-san....
I hope you're relaxing now with that gardening game you like! Maybe you can show me how to play it sometime.
Noting such details, and considering the whole ghost outbreak that just happened, Iwatooshi now sends over a video message to check in on his more sixth-sensed comrades.]
Kousetsu-san, are you doing okay? I'm guessing that ghost ordeal probably took a lot out of you. In fact, it probably took a lot out of a few swords, like you and Ishikirimaru-san and Tarou-san....
I hope you're relaxing now with that gardening game you like! Maybe you can show me how to play it sometime.
[ It had taken a lot out of him it's true. But Kousetsu wasn't one to ever really bring focus to his own suffering. Instead he will just pray and keep to his schedule as per usual. But when he's interrupted by Iwatooshi of all people and about something like that, he's momentarily speechlessly. ]
...Iwatooshi-san, yes, I am doing better. You were...not injured during that were you?
[ A pause as he nods thoughtfully. ] I...would not mind showing you how to play it.
...Iwatooshi-san, yes, I am doing better. You were...not injured during that were you?
[ A pause as he nods thoughtfully. ] I...would not mind showing you how to play it.
Edited 2016-01-01 06:42 (UTC)
[He finally escaped that powerpoint presentation. After he got away and can bring out his CereVice, Sayo opens up a connection to the person he wants to see. The connection went through, telling him that his brother is still here.
If he isn't, CERES would pay--]
Niisama? I'm... back.
If he isn't, CERES would pay--]
Niisama? I'm... back.
[ He wasn't expecting the sudden video notification and Sayo's name to pop up on his screen. He was gone, wasn't he? And yet Tenka and Sousei had returned before. Still his surprise is easily seen as he answers the feed with a breathless, caring, voice. ]
Sayo...
[ Ugh his eyes are tearing up a bit but he will control himself. ] Where are you?
Sayo...
[ Ugh his eyes are tearing up a bit but he will control himself. ] Where are you?
[ tsurumaru's realized... that he still needs to thank kousetsu for the cookies. they were delicious! and he wants more, if that wouldn't trouble him too greatly.
also, tsurumaru's way of personally thanking him will also not turn out well for kousetsu, but he's here now, in front of the door to kousetsu's room with a big carton of eggs in hand. what could those eggs possibly be for... they're for baking cookies! not for throwing at people's houses!
...yeah. ]
Kousetsu!! Are you in there?
also, tsurumaru's way of personally thanking him will also not turn out well for kousetsu, but he's here now, in front of the door to kousetsu's room with a big carton of eggs in hand. what could those eggs possibly be for... they're for baking cookies! not for throwing at people's houses!
...yeah. ]
Kousetsu!! Are you in there?
[ What a good birb Tsuru is being. Kousetsu of course hardly would expect thanks for something like that. But either way he will open up the door to his room with a curious glance upon seeing who it is. He's a bit surprised to see the things in his hands too... ]
...yes. Tsurumaru-san...is everything alright?
...yes. Tsurumaru-san...is everything alright?
[GOOD MORNING. It's morning and it's about time to wake up.
Sayo stirs awake first and climbs out of bed so he can start dressing up for the day. He'll turn over and looks whenever he notice his brother's waking up. He haven't even tie his hair up yet.]
Good morning, Niisama.
Sayo stirs awake first and climbs out of bed so he can start dressing up for the day. He'll turn over and looks whenever he notice his brother's waking up. He haven't even tie his hair up yet.]
Good morning, Niisama.
[ Kousetsu is a pretty early riser so it's more often than not that he and Sayo are on the same sleep schedule. So waking up to his little bro standing there is not anything new. He nods silently before sitting up fully in bed. ]
Sayo...what would you like for breakfast today?
[ Kousetsu is the dutiful older brother that makes bentos and breakfast for his little bro when he has time. Even if they don't technically need to eat...he likes doing it anyway. ]
Sayo...what would you like for breakfast today?
[ Kousetsu is the dutiful older brother that makes bentos and breakfast for his little bro when he has time. Even if they don't technically need to eat...he likes doing it anyway. ]
[There's a lot of wallowing Kashuu could be doing right now! Haru may have healed his eye, but he's been plagued by unpredictable bouts of nausea, dizziness and even blindness at random ever since then. People are still disappearing, the robots still stay starkly in the back of his mind, along with that mysterious post - there are, quite frankly, a lot of things to be Concerned™ about.
Which is why Kashuu is taking a day to just forget about all of it. Nope, today he's got a much simpler mission in mind. Wherever Kousetsu is, Kashuu will be bowling through the door loudly, armed with a little kit in one hand and a hairbrush in the other.]
Kousetsu! Come over here, we got a lot of work to do.
Which is why Kashuu is taking a day to just forget about all of it. Nope, today he's got a much simpler mission in mind. Wherever Kousetsu is, Kashuu will be bowling through the door loudly, armed with a little kit in one hand and a hairbrush in the other.]
Kousetsu! Come over here, we got a lot of work to do.
[ What??? He hasn't heard from Okuni in quite sometime so having this be the first thing that he gets from her is worrisome... ]
Okuni-san what is the matter? Are you alright?
[ Kousetsu is worried. Or as worried as he's able to manage to be. ]
Where are you. I will be there right away.
Okuni-san what is the matter? Are you alright?
[ Kousetsu is worried. Or as worried as he's able to manage to be. ]
Where are you. I will be there right away.
[Lili: entering swordhaus!
Admittedly today's a little different - she has a bunch of different flowers in her arms, a collection of bouquets, and she appears to be on the lookout. Eventually it would appear that her gaze is falling on Kousetsu and she raises her head and her voice, beckoning.]
Excuse me.
Do you have a moment?
[It's a mix of commanding and requesting - at least she's not yet fully expecting cooperation?]
Admittedly today's a little different - she has a bunch of different flowers in her arms, a collection of bouquets, and she appears to be on the lookout. Eventually it would appear that her gaze is falling on Kousetsu and she raises her head and her voice, beckoning.]
Excuse me.
Do you have a moment?
[It's a mix of commanding and requesting - at least she's not yet fully expecting cooperation?]
[ Kousetsu was just making so tea nbd. He will address Lili with a small bow before responding. ]
Yes. What may I...help you with, Lili-san? If it is Kashuu-san you are looking for, I believe he is out right now. [ A pause. ]
I could contact him for you...and you may have some tea and crackers while you wait.
Yes. What may I...help you with, Lili-san? If it is Kashuu-san you are looking for, I believe he is out right now. [ A pause. ]
I could contact him for you...and you may have some tea and crackers while you wait.
[Swordhaus has been an especially gloomy place lately, according to a one Yamatonokami Yasusada, what with everything breaking, and Souji disappearing, and pets dying, and Souji disappearing, and now the pain in his eyes and the headaches that are kind of eerily similar to what Kashuu has had since his eye was pulled out, but that neither of them are talking about at all ever.
And okay, so he's always kind of thought Kousetsu was one part gloomy and two parts boring (pacifists), but that aside, he definitely was a calm and soothing presence, so he'll absolutely be getting a sudden pressure in the middle of his back as Yamato presses his forehead there.
Is a pure sword a headache cure? Maybe? He's definitely going to find out, though.]
And okay, so he's always kind of thought Kousetsu was one part gloomy and two parts boring (pacifists), but that aside, he definitely was a calm and soothing presence, so he'll absolutely be getting a sudden pressure in the middle of his back as Yamato presses his forehead there.
Is a pure sword a headache cure? Maybe? He's definitely going to find out, though.]
[ He's tending to the bonsai in the living room when this pressure hits into his back. Not knowing it's Yamato he tenses slightly but it immediately greeted by the sight of another sword. Strange since he and Yamato don't really tend to mesh well. He has a brief look of surprise before he turns back to his plant. ]
Yamato-san...are you alright?
[ The dull headaches have not been kind to Kousetsu either, little does he know that it's affecting everyone. ]
Yamato-san...are you alright?
[ The dull headaches have not been kind to Kousetsu either, little does he know that it's affecting everyone. ]
( Mutsu was in the area when he suddenly felt like he needed to lay down on the ground before he felt sick. Of course, he isn't going to do that in the middle of the street or anything so he'd managed to wobble his way over to the temple where he can now be found probably somewhere on the grounds lying on his back, eyes closedd...
He's alive, I promise. )
He's alive, I promise. )
[ Mutsu oh my gosh?! What is wrong with you, are you dying?! Kousetsu will just come over to the other and look down over him with a frown. Please do not die, Kousetsu will get help if need be. And despite the situation Kousetsu still sounds calm. ]
Mutsunokami-san...are you alright? Do you wish for me to...get Haru-san?
Mutsunokami-san...are you alright? Do you wish for me to...get Haru-san?
Edited 2016-09-03 08:36 (UTC)
[THINGS ARE GOING NUTS eyechips are going bonkers, elements are starting to join the fray, it's all a mess. It's all always a mess!! So naturally here's Kashuu, looking through the apartments to make sure that everyone is actually doing okay. Or as okay as can be expected, anyway...]
Kousetsu! Hey, you around here?
Kousetsu! Hey, you around here?
[ Kousetsu is also so done with all of this. His element is water so of course that means that he's been drenched in water for almost the entire day. He's tempted to just go to the gardens and use his newfound curse to help water the plants...
But Kashuu shows up before he can make good on his own thoughts. ]
Kashuu-san...yes I am here.
[ There is currently a puddle of water around his feet as he turns to regard the other. Wet hair and soaking clothes almost make it seem like he just took a running jump into a pool and came back inside. ]
Is there something you needed? [ Kousetsu please?! You're drenched in water, bro... ]
But Kashuu shows up before he can make good on his own thoughts. ]
Kashuu-san...yes I am here.
[ There is currently a puddle of water around his feet as he turns to regard the other. Wet hair and soaking clothes almost make it seem like he just took a running jump into a pool and came back inside. ]
Is there something you needed? [ Kousetsu please?! You're drenched in water, bro... ]
Edited 2016-09-07 01:49 (UTC)
[It's been troubling Sayo for a while. He feels like he's been... stagnant, useless at doing stuff. Even if he help out with chores. So clearly, he need to seek more things to do.
All dressed up in his regular, fight-friendly gear, Sayo's about to make his way towards the door...]
All dressed up in his regular, fight-friendly gear, Sayo's about to make his way towards the door...]
[ Meanwhile Kousetsu has been entirely on edge the last couple of days, to the point where he hasn't left his room for at least a full day. So when he hears the rustling of feet and clothes moving about one morning he can't help but bolt upright and reach over to grab Sayo's wrist. ]
...Sayo. Where are you going? It's...dangerous outside, you should not be going out alone.
[ Someone is obviously out there to kill you?! ]
...Sayo. Where are you going? It's...dangerous outside, you should not be going out alone.
[ Someone is obviously out there to kill you?! ]
[ a lot of things... have been going on, most of which include death and blood and murder. but since all of that is over, it's time to check on his comrades! which is why he's brought along with him a bag of miscellaneous things (for cheering-up purposes); but for now, he's standing outside the door of kousetsu's room in swordhaus, giving it a quiet knock. ]
Kousetsu! Are you there?
Kousetsu! Are you there?
[ Is Kousetsu in there?! We just don't know since he's been awfully silent these last few days. Upon hearing and learning of Sayo's death and then his disappearance that hasn't made it any easier. But he eventually opens up the door to bow his head a little at Tsurumaru. ]
Tsurumaru-san...is there something you need?
Tsurumaru-san...is there something you need?
[Because he may be on house arrest but Kousetsu is part of the house so HE'S NOT BREAKING ANY RULES HERE!! Let him be free...
Or not, because apparently freedom means murder?! He knows things got pretty messy between a few of his comrades too, but he doesn't really know the extent of them, so he's doing his rounds of checks now before he starts breaking arrest to fly into the night and apologize to people outside.
For now, he just knocks on Kousetsu's bedroom door at a ridiculously early hour.]
Hey, you in? It's Kashuu.
Or not, because apparently freedom means murder?! He knows things got pretty messy between a few of his comrades too, but he doesn't really know the extent of them, so he's doing his rounds of checks now before he starts breaking arrest to fly into the night and apologize to people outside.
For now, he just knocks on Kousetsu's bedroom door at a ridiculously early hour.]
Hey, you in? It's Kashuu.
[ Kousetsu has been more anti-social then usual lately. Sayo disappearing isn't helping matters so there's that, but also the effects that occurred the last few weeks were not helping either. ]
Kashuu-san...yes. I am. Is there something wrong? [ Kousetsu sounds ever more dreary then usual, ah. He does miss Sayo a lot so that's probably it. ]
Kashuu-san...yes. I am. Is there something wrong? [ Kousetsu sounds ever more dreary then usual, ah. He does miss Sayo a lot so that's probably it. ]
[LILI'S LOUD WHAT ELSE IS NEW - but she also kept her loudness to herself for the past two weeks, given the effect that the events had on her. Which also means she hasn't been in swordhaus for two weeks.
Not that it stops her from coming back in as if absolutely nothing changed.
So here she is, slamming open the door and announcing immediately:]
I need to find someone named Nagasone!
[A glance to Kousetsu:] Have you met him?
Not that it stops her from coming back in as if absolutely nothing changed.
So here she is, slamming open the door and announcing immediately:]
I need to find someone named Nagasone!
[A glance to Kousetsu:] Have you met him?
[ Lili please. Kousetsu is having a rough time right now, ugh. But okay he will help those in need. He was trimming his bonsai tree's branches when she barges in like that. ]
Yes. He is one of us, a sword spirit. He is...not here right now. But if you need to find him, I will help you look.
Yes. He is one of us, a sword spirit. He is...not here right now. But if you need to find him, I will help you look.
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