[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.]
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.]
[ 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.
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.
[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!"
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.
... 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.
[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.
[ 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.
[sorry, hakuji is going about his business and trying not to listen in on people's conversations, but when muichiro repeats "gay little quest" so loud, there's a short, muffled laugh from outside the room.
followed by footsteps making their way outside, because, again, not trying to eavesdrop. sorry, boys, have some privacy now.]
[Genya whips around at the sound, but... Whoever it is is gone before he can yell at them, too.
Whatever, fine.]
Yeah, he dragged me on some mission to hunt down a couple of deer to keep on hand for food. Then he said it was also supposed to help fix Rengoku's eye or somethin', I don't know.
[He makes a face at that. Demon kisser. Ew.]
Not really my business. I told him to fuck off after that. We'd already gotten what we needed.
[ He's not really sure how hunting deer is supposed to help with that, but you know what, he's kind of over questioning the magic in this place. It's inevitably going to be something strange that doesn't really make sense. ]
What do you make of their whole... situation. I've talked to Akaza one on one already, and he seems a lot different than standard demons, but he still has hangups that remain from being one, so I can't trust him fully.
[ From what he can gather, Akaza is in a mostly conscious state. He's not liable to attack them as long as he can maintain a grip on that, but if something were to loosen his grip on himself, he would be a definite threat. Kyojuro insists he would be able to strike him down if he became a threat, but he doubts he would if it came to something involuntary he thought Akaza could recover from. ]
I don't trust it. I don't trust demons. [And he's pretty sure Rengoku isn't supposed to either but...
It's not like he can deny that Nezuko defied any expectations any of them would have ever had about demons. Granted, she had been that way her entire existence, rather than up and deciding one day that she was going to start doing good. His knowledge of the coming fight extends only as far as what the general corps members needed to know — to be ready for anything. Akaza's the first demon he's met that actually seemed to both acknowledge the horrible things he had done and regret them.]
But he hasn't done anything so far. I picked a fight with him twice now, and all he did was either let me wear myself out, or incapacitate me. He could have killed me and blamed the stupid forest for it. But instead he's out here performing tasks and chores like he gives a damn about us.
[He exhales through teeth he didn't know had become clenched.]
I can tell he's trying. He got upset during our conversation for... some reason regarding another demon. I guess he had vendettas against the two demons above him, but he didn't make a move to attack even though he looked like he wanted to. He told me a little about his life as a human as well. He's had several chances to kill me while I'm weak, but he hasn't taken them and indulged my questions on top of that.
[ He sighs and shakes his head. ]
I haven't forgiven or forgotten, and apparently neither has he. He's indicated that his care for us is his part of his penitence for all the lives he's taken. Knowing that my brother would have wanted me protected is the only reason I can accept that as a way to make up for loss. But it's probably never going to really feel like enough, and that's just something he'll have to live with.
But unless something is done to make him cease being a threat to humans just by virtue of his existence, I won't lower my guard.
[It's so weird to think about, just... living with a demon like they are. It's not something Genya can outright question, given that one of his seniors sanctioned it. It's comforting to know that Muichiro has his guard up, but still. It all feels wrong.]
Guess he isn't so bad to keep around. Regular source of demon flesh means I get to stay at the top of my game. Even if I look dumb as hell while doing it.
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Date: 2025-12-01 07:54 pm (UTC)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.]
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Date: 2025-12-01 10:29 pm (UTC)[ 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.
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Date: 2025-12-01 11:10 pm (UTC)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?
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Date: 2025-12-02 02:26 am (UTC)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.
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Date: 2025-12-02 04:13 am (UTC)[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.
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Date: 2025-12-02 05:46 am (UTC)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. ]
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Date: 2025-12-02 05:52 am (UTC)[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!"
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Date: 2025-12-02 06:19 am (UTC)[ 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.
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Date: 2025-12-02 06:23 am (UTC)[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!
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Date: 2025-12-02 06:44 am (UTC)[ 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.
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Date: 2025-12-02 06:51 am (UTC)[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.
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Date: 2025-12-02 07:06 am (UTC)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. ]
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Date: 2025-12-02 07:13 am (UTC)... 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.
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Date: 2025-12-02 07:26 am (UTC)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. ]
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Date: 2025-12-02 07:45 am (UTC)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.
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Date: 2025-12-02 07:52 am (UTC)[ 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.
ignore this. or don't, i'm not your dad
Date: 2025-12-02 07:08 pm (UTC)followed by footsteps making their way outside, because, again, not trying to eavesdrop. sorry, boys, have some privacy now.]
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Date: 2025-12-02 07:14 pm (UTC)Whatever, fine.]
Yeah, he dragged me on some mission to hunt down a couple of deer to keep on hand for food. Then he said it was also supposed to help fix Rengoku's eye or somethin', I don't know.
[He makes a face at that. Demon kisser. Ew.]
Not really my business. I told him to fuck off after that. We'd already gotten what we needed.
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Date: 2025-12-02 07:30 pm (UTC)What do you make of their whole... situation. I've talked to Akaza one on one already, and he seems a lot different than standard demons, but he still has hangups that remain from being one, so I can't trust him fully.
[ From what he can gather, Akaza is in a mostly conscious state. He's not liable to attack them as long as he can maintain a grip on that, but if something were to loosen his grip on himself, he would be a definite threat. Kyojuro insists he would be able to strike him down if he became a threat, but he doubts he would if it came to something involuntary he thought Akaza could recover from. ]
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Date: 2025-12-02 07:43 pm (UTC)It's not like he can deny that Nezuko defied any expectations any of them would have ever had about demons. Granted, she had been that way her entire existence, rather than up and deciding one day that she was going to start doing good. His knowledge of the coming fight extends only as far as what the general corps members needed to know — to be ready for anything. Akaza's the first demon he's met that actually seemed to both acknowledge the horrible things he had done and regret them.]
But he hasn't done anything so far. I picked a fight with him twice now, and all he did was either let me wear myself out, or incapacitate me. He could have killed me and blamed the stupid forest for it. But instead he's out here performing tasks and chores like he gives a damn about us.
[He exhales through teeth he didn't know had become clenched.]
I don't get it, Muichiro.
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Date: 2025-12-02 08:22 pm (UTC)[ He sighs and shakes his head. ]
I haven't forgiven or forgotten, and apparently neither has he. He's indicated that his care for us is his part of his penitence for all the lives he's taken. Knowing that my brother would have wanted me protected is the only reason I can accept that as a way to make up for loss. But it's probably never going to really feel like enough, and that's just something he'll have to live with.
But unless something is done to make him cease being a threat to humans just by virtue of his existence, I won't lower my guard.
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Date: 2025-12-03 12:39 am (UTC)[It's so weird to think about, just... living with a demon like they are. It's not something Genya can outright question, given that one of his seniors sanctioned it. It's comforting to know that Muichiro has his guard up, but still. It all feels wrong.]
Guess he isn't so bad to keep around. Regular source of demon flesh means I get to stay at the top of my game. Even if I look dumb as hell while doing it.
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Date: 2025-12-03 12:53 am (UTC)I think the part about this that's the most strange is that we have a common enemy with him. That thing in the forest.
We've really been dropped from one problem to another, it seems.
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Date: 2025-12-03 01:53 am (UTC)Yeah, maybe. But we'd be bored without something to do, don't you think? I mean... I don't think I'm really made for peace and happiness anymore.
[Pretty fucked up to think about.]
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Date: 2025-12-03 02:04 am (UTC)[ It's... a little sad if he lingers on that too long. ]
I guess we'll have to figure out how to adjust once all of this is over.
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