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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
[ Ah. He nods on his end, not realizing she can't actually see him. But he'll take another moment to respond. ]
...Vietnam-san, hello. Are you...alright? [ Because obviously a phone call means something bad. He sounds so serious when answering too... ]
...Vietnam-san, hello. Are you...alright? [ Because obviously a phone call means something bad. He sounds so serious when answering too... ]
[ He always sounds serious though. Super serious 24/7 tbh. ]
...Yes. I am fine as well... [ He's just making sure!? But okay, at least they were both alright. ]
Is there...something you wished to speak about? [ Kousetsu please. He's even more awkward over the phone. Don't mind him. ]
...Yes. I am fine as well... [ He's just making sure!? But okay, at least they were both alright. ]
Is there...something you wished to speak about? [ Kousetsu please. He's even more awkward over the phone. Don't mind him. ]
[Only Kousetsu can manage that with such grace though.]
That's good, I am pleased that you are. [Phew, all is well. Now time for the important question.]
Yes, Souza mentioned that you both were going to the ball, and needed some help with clothing? I was wondering what you were planning on wearing.
That's good, I am pleased that you are. [Phew, all is well. Now time for the important question.]
Yes, Souza mentioned that you both were going to the ball, and needed some help with clothing? I was wondering what you were planning on wearing.
Wearing... [ Right. What was he supposed to wear? He'll look down at his robes with mild indifference plastered across his face. He's really just fine going like this, but honestly he doesn't know the specific customs for such things. ]
I was...not told what is acceptable to wear or not. I do not know...
[ He isn't even gonna try to make it seem like he does. ]
I am unfamiliar with such things.
I was...not told what is acceptable to wear or not. I do not know...
[ He isn't even gonna try to make it seem like he does. ]
I am unfamiliar with such things.
[Ah yes there we go. Souza said as much, but it was for himself more than it was for Kousetsu. Which is why she called, just in case Kousetsu needed a hand too.]
It's fine, I phoned just in case you needed some help. You need not worry so much about what you must wear. As long as it follows certain customs, you just wear what makes you comfortable.
It's fine, I phoned just in case you needed some help. You need not worry so much about what you must wear. As long as it follows certain customs, you just wear what makes you comfortable.
[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?
[Ah... he didn't intend to make Kousetsu apologize, that's for sure. If there is anyone not at fault, it's Kousetsu.
So he shakes his head promptly in response, frowning slightly.]
No, you have nothing to apologize for. [He does note the Cybuddy, but...despite his general dislike of the things (which mostly stems from distrust of anything robotic at this point), he has to admit it is within Kousetsu's rights to have it.]
... I am fine. There is no need to concern yourself over it. And yourself?
So he shakes his head promptly in response, frowning slightly.]
No, you have nothing to apologize for. [He does note the Cybuddy, but...despite his general dislike of the things (which mostly stems from distrust of anything robotic at this point), he has to admit it is within Kousetsu's rights to have it.]
... I am fine. There is no need to concern yourself over it. And yourself?
...Yes I am fine. [ He's still not used to people asking how he was. But he's getting better with it at least. ]
I visited the others to make sure they were all doing well. It seems...Haru-san was caught out in the blizzard. But his wounds are being treated. [ He still feels a slight amount of guilt about that and it shows slightly in the frown touching the corners of his mouth. ]
I have also brought home a few pets. But I would like to have you and Tenka-san's approval before keeping them. [ What a bombshell to just drop in a convo. Kousetsu plz. Said pets would be a cat, dog, and yes that is a tiny flamingo CYbuddy that all now walk into the room. Surprise! I hope you like new pets Sousei. ]
Shishiou-san was giving them new homes and I...did not wish to see them go without a place to stay. [ He knows they're just robots and robots aren't technically 'alive' but Kousetsu likes animals and he can't help himself but to bring a few home. They look alive and real enough to him though. ]
I visited the others to make sure they were all doing well. It seems...Haru-san was caught out in the blizzard. But his wounds are being treated. [ He still feels a slight amount of guilt about that and it shows slightly in the frown touching the corners of his mouth. ]
I have also brought home a few pets. But I would like to have you and Tenka-san's approval before keeping them. [ What a bombshell to just drop in a convo. Kousetsu plz. Said pets would be a cat, dog, and yes that is a tiny flamingo CYbuddy that all now walk into the room. Surprise! I hope you like new pets Sousei. ]
Shishiou-san was giving them new homes and I...did not wish to see them go without a place to stay. [ He knows they're just robots and robots aren't technically 'alive' but Kousetsu likes animals and he can't help himself but to bring a few home. They look alive and real enough to him though. ]
[...Ah, yes. Haru-san. The one he saved out in said blizzard. He wouldn't be surprised if the kid got himself into even more trouble after Sousei left him in a safer place, admittedly. It seems like the sort of thing he would do.
...]
Ah. Your saniwa-- [......... pet....s.............. he blinks.
And pauses.
And furrows his brow at them.]
... It is within your rights to have a CYBuddy if you wish, but... do you need that many of them?
...]
Ah. Your saniwa-- [......... pet....s.............. he blinks.
And pauses.
And furrows his brow at them.]
... It is within your rights to have a CYBuddy if you wish, but... do you need that many of them?
[ Haru-san no. To be honest he had been very worried about the sainwa the entire time. It's good to know his worry was justified to an extent. But he was also grateful that nothing too terrible had happened to the young man.
But Kousetsu watches Sousei's reaction his own expression remaining neutral. ]
...no. I was...thinking of getting one for you, Tenka-san and Souza. It is... [ hm how does he put it ] ...a gift to show gratitude for you and Tenka helping us.
[ He knows it's a bit of a stretch to give pets as gifts. Not everyone was fond of animals he realized. But then again he's not really too sure what the two of them like just yet. CYBuddies weren't so bad and relatively low maintenance he thinks. ]
...I am sorry if it is not to your liking. [ He'll look down at the cat and dog with an impassive expression on his face. Despite his lack of emotion there's clearly something there in his overall posture and aura that suggests Kousetsu is rather fond of animals, even if he doesn't show it. ] Giving gifts is...still an unfamiliar process. I am not sure what is acceptable or not. I can...return them to Shishiou-san if you wish.
[ Though inwardly and somewhat selfishly he'd like to keep them all. But the apartment was small and animals did take up needed room. So he was willing to part with them should Sousei not wish to keep his. ]
But Kousetsu watches Sousei's reaction his own expression remaining neutral. ]
...no. I was...thinking of getting one for you, Tenka-san and Souza. It is... [ hm how does he put it ] ...a gift to show gratitude for you and Tenka helping us.
[ He knows it's a bit of a stretch to give pets as gifts. Not everyone was fond of animals he realized. But then again he's not really too sure what the two of them like just yet. CYBuddies weren't so bad and relatively low maintenance he thinks. ]
...I am sorry if it is not to your liking. [ He'll look down at the cat and dog with an impassive expression on his face. Despite his lack of emotion there's clearly something there in his overall posture and aura that suggests Kousetsu is rather fond of animals, even if he doesn't show it. ] Giving gifts is...still an unfamiliar process. I am not sure what is acceptable or not. I can...return them to Shishiou-san if you wish.
[ Though inwardly and somewhat selfishly he'd like to keep them all. But the apartment was small and animals did take up needed room. So he was willing to part with them should Sousei not wish to keep his. ]
[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. ]
[Sayo blinks in surprise when Kousetsu responded. Oh, it works and his brother's voice is coming out of this. He shakes his head at his brother's question.]
Nothing's wrong. Vietnam-san is teaching me how to use this.
[His opinion on her is slight...ly improving, now that her instructions turn out to be correct.]
Nothing's wrong. Vietnam-san is teaching me how to use this.
[His opinion on her is slight...ly improving, now that her instructions turn out to be correct.]
[A gift of gratitude... oh. Sousei wasn't expecting that at all. He blinks slowly, and while his kneejerk reaction is to say that he doesn't need it, he's not so oblivious that he can't tell how Kousetsu is feeling right now. Honestly, he's rather good at reading the emotions of other people, so after a long moment of considering Kousetsu's posture, he crosses his arms and nods shortly.]
...Fine. [wow what a nice way to accept a gift, sousei.] Thank you for the thought, but there will be no need to return them.
[As wary as he is of the robots, it would be like kicking an actual puppy to tell Kousetsu no at this point.]
...Fine. [wow what a nice way to accept a gift, sousei.] Thank you for the thought, but there will be no need to return them.
[As wary as he is of the robots, it would be like kicking an actual puppy to tell Kousetsu no at this point.]
[ He tilts his head as if trying to see Vietnam on the other end of the feed as well. ] ...I see. Vietnam-san has my thanks then. She is...very nice. I am glad that she is the one to teach you.
[ He nods. ] She has taught me how to use these...machines as well. It is...not very hard once you are used to it.
[ He nods. ] She has taught me how to use these...machines as well. It is...not very hard once you are used to it.
...She does seem nice.
[If Kousetsu can vouch for her, then Sayo can try trusting her. Or at least act nicer around her.]
I will try my best to learn how to use this.
[If Kousetsu can vouch for her, then Sayo can try trusting her. Or at least act nicer around her.]
I will try my best to learn how to use this.
I am...glad you have accepted it Sousei-san. [ Well Kousetsu is pleased by this, yes. His mouth might even turn up into a smile?! (Gasp!) But he does nod and he does look relieved to some extent that the other has accepted his gift. ]
I will take care of them whenever you or Tenka-san are not around to do so.
[ They were his gifts after all and somewhat his responsibility too. His expression reverts back to its usual state. ] I am told that it is...proper to give them names.
[ He wonders what kind of name Sousei will think up. ]
I will take care of them whenever you or Tenka-san are not around to do so.
[ They were his gifts after all and somewhat his responsibility too. His expression reverts back to its usual state. ] I am told that it is...proper to give them names.
[ He wonders what kind of name Sousei will think up. ]
Vietnam-san is very nice. Many people here are...
[ He knows Sayo's wariness around humans is still readily apparent. But perhaps surrounding him with others like Tenka, Sousei and Vietnam might get him out of his shell a little. ]
Yes. It is good to do so. [ He pauses as he fiddles with his. ]
They are...an important means of communication here. It is...best if you keep it on hand at all times.
[ Just in case Sayo gets into something he's not comfortable with or ends up lost. ]
[ He knows Sayo's wariness around humans is still readily apparent. But perhaps surrounding him with others like Tenka, Sousei and Vietnam might get him out of his shell a little. ]
Yes. It is good to do so. [ He pauses as he fiddles with his. ]
They are...an important means of communication here. It is...best if you keep it on hand at all times.
[ Just in case Sayo gets into something he's not comfortable with or ends up lost. ]
[That is indeed a smile from stoic sword-san!! Whoa there. Or, well, Sousei would be surprised if he was more the sort of person to be. But as a fellow stoic, he knows that the feelings still happen, there's just less on the outside to see.
So he nods simply. It seems like a fair deal, since Kousetsu clearly really enjoys said animals....]
...A name. I will have to think on that.
[He's not clever enough to come up with one on hand.]
Then the dog is for Tenka, I assume. And the others? Yours and Souza's?
So he nods simply. It seems like a fair deal, since Kousetsu clearly really enjoys said animals....]
...A name. I will have to think on that.
[He's not clever enough to come up with one on hand.]
Then the dog is for Tenka, I assume. And the others? Yours and Souza's?
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