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From:

infinitemist

[ It is silly, but Muichiro allows it, closing his eyes while Genya fusses. ]

I knew about you eating demons, but not really the abilities that came with it, I suppose. He had me pinned with my own sword on a pillar, so I couldn't stop him from hurting you in time.

[ he gestures to his shoulder which had needed stitches ]

I had to push myself down to the hilt and dislodge it before I could take it out. Not one of my finer moments.

[ You know, describing it probably isn't helping your case of being fine, sir. ]

You fussed over me then, too. We were both tending to each other while making our plan.

From:

namuthing

[Admittedly, Genya isn't all that surprised. He can't help himself when it comes to the people he cares about. He's seen loss vividly, after all. Even if he and Muichiro weren't abundantly close before, they were still the same age. And they'd been through the same fights, too. It meant something, as far as Genya was concerned.]

Sounds like hell, honestly. [As if being cut into pieces hadn't been.] The fact that you could keep fighting after that says a lot.

[He finally leans back, satisfied by his efforts.]

Well. You probably look ridiculous, but those cuts won't be getting infected any time soon. You can thank me later. [He smirks, almost sounding playful before he sobers up once more.] You're really sure you don't need to go to the clinic for the rest of that?

From:

infinitemist

I'll go back soon, I'm just enjoying my last moments of freedom before I'm put on bed rest for the next however long.

[ He knows he has to. He's not going to let himself get worse than he already is. He simply... doesn't want to lose his contact with people yet. He's still not feeling great after what happened. ]

I can thank you now, too.

[ He can live with looking a little funny. It's a show of care from a friend. He loosely holds one of Genya's hands and squeezes it. ]

So thank you, Genya.

From:

namuthing

Y'know... [Genya glances down, then away entirely. He clears his throat once, but refuses to extend eye contact.] I could come with you. That way if you needed anything, I could go get it for you. It's not the same as bein' able to walk around but... still.

Figure it's the least I can do, since you got so messed up saving my life.

[The longer he talks, the redder his face seems to get. Especially with all the praise Muichiro is heaping on him. Send fucking help.]

From:

infinitemist

[ Is there a reason that keeps happening? This is twice now he's gotten red like that. ]

I did a poor job of it. Your brother had to step in, like I mentioned the other day.

[ He supposes that doesn't erase the fact he absolutely thrashed himself free to get to Genya, but it hadn't done Genya much good. Certainly nothing like saving his life.

... he presses the back of his hand to Genya's forehead. Honestly does he have a fever?? ]

But I don't mind the company if you're not busy.

From:

namuthing

You were still there. Don't - don't sell yourself so short, alright! Shit, you sound like me at this point.

[Genya shoves a hand in a pocket, while the other starts to extend to help Muichiro up. He freezes mid-motion as that hand brushes over his skin and - whoa did he just get a hell of a lot warmer? Weird?

Give him a second, his brain is resetting.]

I - uh. [He clears his throat.] 's fine. I mean, I was gonna go wash up but - [He waves the words off.]

C'mon. Let's go.

From:

infinitemist

Because I wish I'd been able to get to you faster.

[ He says it so matter of fact. It is something he's hard on himself about because if Sanemi hadn't been there, Genya would have died.

Oh- but Genya is definitely warm. He tilts his head a little. ]

Alright. Are you feeling okay?

From:

namuthing

Well, you're here now! That's all that matters!

[Here and patting his flushing forehead, for that matter. He gives his arm a shake, trying not to look Muichiro in the eye, thank you very much.]

It's just - it's hot in here! And it's cold out there. The difference is gettin' to me, that's all! So hurry up so I can get some fresh air. [Wait - ] I mean, don't hurry too quick. Don't hurt yourself!

From:

infinitemist

[ He's like 90% sure that's bs because it really isn't that warm in here. But whatever the problem is, Genya either isn't aware of or doesn't want to tell him, so he just gets to his feet so they can leave. ]

I knew what you meant. Don't worry. I'd hate to make you worry more.

[ There's a faint edge of teasing, but he does mostly mean that. ]

From:

namuthing

[Genya just sort of... grumbles to himself, but doesn't say anything directly to Muichiro. He does, however, remain close to him, an arm at the ready to help stabilize or guide him as he heads toward the exit. Annoyed though he might come off, he takes the duty at hand very seriously.]

Y'know, if they try to keep you, I can bring you food and stuff. The bar makes some good stew, and if you're not interested in that, I could probably cook something up.

[He hasn't had a reason to cook in awhile, come to think of it. Maybe he misses it a little.]

From:

infinitemist

I'd like that, but you'd probably have to ask them what I can have. I've been on mostly liquids and soft foods due to the whole sliced up thing.

[ He didn't actually know Genya could cook. He wondered what kind of food he likes. ]

Do you like cooking? My brother did most of that after mom fell ill.

From:

namuthing

It's... nice enough. I was the second oldest, so I helped out when Sanemi and Ma couldn't. Guess it brings back memories. [His free hand fiddles with a stray strand of hair.] Did it more during Hashira Training. Up on the mountain like we were, it wasn't like they could just go get something to eat. And most of 'em didn't know how to cook, either.

Was kind of nice, once Tanjiro was around to help.

[He chances a glance out of the corner of his eye.]

I could teach you some, if you'd like?

From:

infinitemist

[ Funny what you take for granted once you're all alone. It feels more acute suddenly. ]

That would be fun. I'm not completely helpless, but what I know is mostly simple things. Noodles, rice, things like that.

[ Hard to mess up "chop thing and put it in pan" he really didn't give much thought to taste when he was amnesiac. If it was bad he tended to just forget it soon after. ]

... I'm sure cooking for everyone was probably nostalgic, huh. I had a moment like that too. Tanjiro turned my training into a paper airplane contest at one point.

From:

namuthing

I'm not gonna pretend I'm good at the fancy stuff. But I have a decent enough grasp. I took up cooking as a way to give back to Master Himejima.

[Which, now that he's thinking about it, leaves his chest feeling a little hollow. Thankfully, Muichiro sweeps in with a much more pleasant memory.]

It was. Tanjiro's... pretty good at bringing people together like that, huh? My Master isn't usually fond of people our age, but I guess it isn't surprising that Tanjiro was able to win him over.

From:

infinitemist

You could say that. He challenged me solely to get me to ease up on how I talk to the trainees. I guess he thought I was too harsh.

I crushed him at the competition, but the others got invested in trying, so it ended up more of a game than a challenge.

[ he's not sure what Tanjiro expected. His hobby is origami. ]

From:

namuthing

You? Harsh. No way.

[The sarcasm is heavy right now, but at least it's in a playful way?]

Guess he wound up getting his point across. You had a fun little day as friends, and understood the value of being nice to others, or some shit, right?

[Genya flashes a grin, before holding up a single finger. His voice pitches up a little higher, his best approximation of Tanjiro.]

"Come on, Tokito! You have to be nice! Otherwise you won't get any high fives when we use the power of friendship to crush the next upper moon that comes our way!"

From:

infinitemist

And then I put them through their paces smiling which I'm sure was so much better.

[ He's joking, but he really didn't ease up that much.

The Tanjiro impression seems to delight him though, because he laughs. Which is bad for him. Ow ow ow why are you so funny. ]

Agh... Well I can't say much, It seemed to work surprisingly well on Akaza.

From:

namuthing

Oh, I'm sure swordplay with you grinning wasn't intimidating at all!

[Genya can't help but laugh. After all, he suffered through a chunk of Muichiro's training. He's allowed to laugh at anyone else who went through it.

For a second, at least. The second Muichiro starts wincing, though, he immediately regrets his actions.]

You idiot! Don't laugh at my jokes! I'm not even that funny!

From:

infinitemist

I think you're funny.

[ Pout!

He's gonna very carefully wipe at his mouth. Nothing to see here. ]

It was an accurate impression, anyway, that's how he goes about things.

From:

namuthing

Well I'm not gonna be funny anymore if you're gonna cough up blood every time!

[He steers himself behind Muichiro instead, planting his palms on the other boy's shoulders and piloting him toward the clinic. It's a slightly faster speed, but not an outright sprint. He doesn't know where Muichiro is at physically, so he's not going to risk it.]

Seriously, you gotta be careful. I don't want somethin' bad happening to the only friend I've got in this place.

From:

infinitemist

[ He sighs. It's a little frustrating being so fragile at the moment, but he can't fault Genya for worrying about it. ]

I'll be more careful, I just... couldn't ignore this.

[ He's sure Genya would have done the same no matter what his state was if Sanemi showed up. ]

From:

namuthing

[Genya can only sigh at that.]

... I get it. I do. You've seen all the spirits running around, right? [He chews on the inside of his cheek for a moment. It's easier to talk about this, when Muichiro can't see his face.]

That's my fault. I thought I heard my siblings calling for me. Y'know, the ones that didn't make it. Ended up opening up a fucked up door and letting all of 'em out.

From:

infinitemist

[ He's being tended to by one of them, in fact. So he nods, though the admission surprises him. ]

I guess you're all lucky they didn't turn out vengeful or violent.

[ He doesn't know how close he's hitting given he wasn't here for Silent Hill. ]

... I can't blame you for wanting them back, though. You must miss them a lot.

[ Buddha knows he misses his family every day. ]

From:

namuthing

[Genya snorts, face contorting into an expression of bitterness. It's a good thing Muichiro can't see the way his shoulders hunch. Silent Hill, and the Carnival before that, had both been a rude awakening. You should have seen the kid he almost shot, Muichiro!]

Yeah. This time.

[He huffs.]

I just can't believe I'm the one causing problems. You think it'd be the resident demon, but no! He's been the picture of good behavior. [The rest of his words come out in a low grumble:] 'cept for when he dragged me on his gay little quest.

From:

infinitemist

Gay little quest?

[ Full volume, deadpan btw. This sounds like a Story. Good thing they've gotten to the clinic so they can actually settle in and Muichiro won't be liable to lose consciousness if Genya makes him laugh again. ]

Good to know I'm not the only one surprised he seems pretty... tame everything considered.