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...yes. I think Tenka would enjoy it. [ It seems pretty high energy and able to keep up with him at least. At that question Kousetsu turns to the dove on his shoulder still. ] This is mine. I have named it Shiro.
[ The dove will coo calmly and happily from its perch. And Kousetsu will bend down to pick up the miniature flamingo. ] I am...not sure what it is called. But I retrieved this one for Souza.
[ It's pink and that's all that matters. Souza will like it he thinks. ]
[ The dove will coo calmly and happily from its perch. And Kousetsu will bend down to pick up the miniature flamingo. ] I am...not sure what it is called. But I retrieved this one for Souza.
[ It's pink and that's all that matters. Souza will like it he thinks. ]
I only hope Tenka will take care of it. [but it's just a quiet grumble.
He doesn't trust Tenka CLEARLY... at least, not when it comes to being responsible.
But then Sousei is also just blinking at the flamingo. Ah. Well. Hm.]
It is...a very pink bird. [??????]
He doesn't trust Tenka CLEARLY... at least, not when it comes to being responsible.
But then Sousei is also just blinking at the flamingo. Ah. Well. Hm.]
It is...a very pink bird. [??????]
[Maybe. It'll take a while for Sayo to learn to open up. Hopefully, those nice people are good to his brothers.]
Okay. I'll take good care of it.
[Since it seems to be so important. He already got a phone charm on his, so he's probably a little attached to it.
There's a silence as he doesn't know what else to add.]
Okay. I'll take good care of it.
[Since it seems to be so important. He already got a phone charm on his, so he's probably a little attached to it.
There's a silence as he doesn't know what else to add.]
[ Mm yes good. Kousetsu is silent for a moment. Before he finally asks something of great importance. Of course he trusts Vietnam but Sayo is not so easily swayed, so: ] Are you alright with Vietnam-san? Or shall Souza or I come to get you?
[ Because he realizes he's not quite sure where the young tantou is exactly. Kousetsu on the other hand is at work in the gardens right now. But he can spare a few minutes of work to go and meet Sayo, should he feel better that way. ]
[ Because he realizes he's not quite sure where the young tantou is exactly. Kousetsu on the other hand is at work in the gardens right now. But he can spare a few minutes of work to go and meet Sayo, should he feel better that way. ]
[ Kousetsu nods silently. He hopes so too...but at least they're just robots and not actual living animals. Even if whatever magic or technology they've used makes them act as such. ]
...yes. I believe it is called a...flamingo. [ He says it strangely because what kind of animal is that even. ] But it does match Souza's attire. I hope...he likes it.
...yes. I believe it is called a...flamingo. [ He says it strangely because what kind of animal is that even. ] But it does match Souza's attire. I hope...he likes it.
Naturally, he will.
[Sousei is not even a little bit worried about that, okay.......]
It is a gift from his brother. [Even if Sousei doesn't know much about family, he knows that much. Gifts from family are to be cherished.]
[Sousei is not even a little bit worried about that, okay.......]
It is a gift from his brother. [Even if Sousei doesn't know much about family, he knows that much. Gifts from family are to be cherished.]
[There's a brief silence, before he answers.]
...I'll be alright. I'm at Master's place. [Assuming it's the place he's at. He gives Kousetsu a curious look.] ...Are you and Souza-niisan busy?
...I'll be alright. I'm at Master's place. [Assuming it's the place he's at. He gives Kousetsu a curious look.] ...Are you and Souza-niisan busy?
[ Ah. Hm. Sousei is right in those regards. Kousetsu nods along in agreement. ]
...Sousei-san do you have any brothers of your own? [ He's asking in earnest because the other man never really talks too much about himself does he? Though maybe he shouldn't have asked such a question now that realizes it. He's not very good with these things still, forgive him. He bows his head a little in apology. ]
I am sorry. That was...too forward of me, I apologize.
...Sousei-san do you have any brothers of your own? [ He's asking in earnest because the other man never really talks too much about himself does he? Though maybe he shouldn't have asked such a question now that realizes it. He's not very good with these things still, forgive him. He bows his head a little in apology. ]
I am sorry. That was...too forward of me, I apologize.
It's fine.
[His response comes easy, at least. Sousei doesn't talk about himself much, no, but he's not exactly reticent about his past; it just doesn't come up and he doesn't see the need to bring it up.]
Presumably, I don't have any siblings by blood. [He can't be entirely sure; he has no idea what happened to his family, but he suspects it would have been unwise for his parents to have more children with the entire Orochi thing happening.]
[His response comes easy, at least. Sousei doesn't talk about himself much, no, but he's not exactly reticent about his past; it just doesn't come up and he doesn't see the need to bring it up.]
Presumably, I don't have any siblings by blood. [He can't be entirely sure; he has no idea what happened to his family, but he suspects it would have been unwise for his parents to have more children with the entire Orochi thing happening.]
...I see. [ Kousetsu frowns at that. It's a visible frown and perhaps he shouldn't have asked. It wasn't his place to ask about such personal things being a sword that he was... ]
But you and Tenka-san are quite close. Is that not a...similar situation? [ Hm. ] There is a different...feeling when it comes to family. I feel something different when I am with Souza and Sayo.
[ Well being forged by the same swordsmith wasn't a typical family connection. But he figured the emotions he felt towards Souza and Sayo were different than the emotions he felt towards others. Which meant that they were family in his eyes. ]
But you and Tenka-san are quite close. Is that not a...similar situation? [ Hm. ] There is a different...feeling when it comes to family. I feel something different when I am with Souza and Sayo.
[ Well being forged by the same swordsmith wasn't a typical family connection. But he figured the emotions he felt towards Souza and Sayo were different than the emotions he felt towards others. Which meant that they were family in his eyes. ]
[On one hand, that would be reassuring. But on the other hand, wouldn't Kousetsu get into trouble for leaving early.]
Is that okay?
Is that okay?
[...Tenka... Yeah, there is Tenka. It's at the point where Sousei doesn't know how to quantify his relationship with Tenka, beyond "partner". But he does nod.]
...Yes, I grew up with Tenka. His family took me in as a child.
[...]
So in that sense, we are family. [he admits it slowly, as if it's difficult to say, and in a way, it is--but Kousetsu...is someone who would understand his slight hesitance, his struggle with the idea, he feels. It's easy to have a conversation like this with him.]
As for you--regardless of the way in which you became siblings, you are undeniably family.
...Yes, I grew up with Tenka. His family took me in as a child.
[...]
So in that sense, we are family. [he admits it slowly, as if it's difficult to say, and in a way, it is--but Kousetsu...is someone who would understand his slight hesitance, his struggle with the idea, he feels. It's easy to have a conversation like this with him.]
As for you--regardless of the way in which you became siblings, you are undeniably family.
[ Kousetsu does note that hesitance and understands entirely why. He doesn't comment on it however but merely nods. ] I am sure Tenka-san would be happy to hear that. [ But he knows Sousei probably wouldn't admit that to the other's face. ]
...thank you Sousei-san. There are...not many humans who have said such things to me. It is an honor to be a part of yours and Tenka-san's family.
[ Even if he's still a stiff about it Kousetsu's words are heartfelt and honest as they will ever be. ]
...thank you Sousei-san. There are...not many humans who have said such things to me. It is an honor to be a part of yours and Tenka-san's family.
[ Even if he's still a stiff about it Kousetsu's words are heartfelt and honest as they will ever be. ]
[They can be stiff yet heartfelt together!!!
...Either way, for now, Sousei's satisfied, and he nods.]
...Thank you for the gift. [Even if he's still not sure how to handle it, he appreciates the...attempt? Yes. He'll try to learn how to take care of a pet.] I will do my best to take proper care of it.
[So serious....]
...Either way, for now, Sousei's satisfied, and he nods.]
...Thank you for the gift. [Even if he's still not sure how to handle it, he appreciates the...attempt? Yes. He'll try to learn how to take care of a pet.] I will do my best to take proper care of it.
[So serious....]
Alright. I'll be waiting, Niisan.
[And while he waits, Sayo will continue his lessons and learning how to text.]
[And while he waits, Sayo will continue his lessons and learning how to text.]
[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?
I don't know.
[Which is... another worry on top of everything in this terrible situation. If he knows where he is, he would ask for his brothers or Haru to come. And maybe talk their way out of this, if he can't fight.]
Some people took me...and said that I have a debt.
[It must be a mistake. It must be. He wants to get out of this situation before he get... get sold or something.]
[Which is... another worry on top of everything in this terrible situation. If he knows where he is, he would ask for his brothers or Haru to come. And maybe talk their way out of this, if he can't fight.]
Some people took me...and said that I have a debt.
[It must be a mistake. It must be. He wants to get out of this situation before he get... get sold or something.]
[He shakes his head.]
No... Not yet. [He looks up from his CereVice for a moment, before turning his attention back to Kousetsu.] But... more people are being brought here.
[So maybe a familiar face might come next?]
No... Not yet. [He looks up from his CereVice for a moment, before turning his attention back to Kousetsu.] But... more people are being brought here.
[So maybe a familiar face might come next?]
[Sayo looks around.]
I haven't seen them...yet. [The screen seems to be shaking a little, because of Sayo's hands.] I don't... like this.
[Bad, bad reminders of his past.]
I haven't seen them...yet. [The screen seems to be shaking a little, because of Sayo's hands.] I don't... like this.
[Bad, bad reminders of his past.]
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