[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.
[ He can't help but smile at Genya. He's trying not to laugh, if only for the sake of not making Genya fret more, but the other boy has a way of making him happy. ]
Of course, but I'm happy to have you too, you know. It'll be nice to spend time together where I'm not whacking you with a glorified stick.
[Out of respect for Muichiro, he doesn't burst into a bout of cruel laughter. The sentiment does settle rather oddly within his chest, though. He really isn't all that special.]
I mean. I'm happy to hang around, if that's what you want. But you don't have to worry about me, if that's what this is about.
Yeah you? Friends remember. I do like being around you.
[ And he does worry for him. But there's something about learning to live life without a threat looming over them... it would be better to have someone to adjust to that with, he thinks. ]
You and Senjuro are the closest to my age, too. I like the others but I should make friends my own age.
True, but I didn't think the guy would believe it. If I were a bartender and a kid came sniffing around for even bottles, I'd be suspicious.
[With how pathetic he feels using the sword, especially with so many accomplished people in close proximity, there's no way he's been comfortable using it in the open. There's a reason he typically practices at night, after all.]
Guess I could. Could also grab one from the dojo, if I didn't think I would get my ass handed to me.
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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.]
doesn't ignore this
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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Date: 2025-12-03 02:42 am (UTC)[Genya finds himself smiling gently at Muichiro... before realizing what the fuck he's saying. His ears start to warm at the tips all over again.]
I-I mean. Because you have Rengoku. And, uh - other people! Them too.
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Date: 2025-12-03 03:19 am (UTC)Of course, but I'm happy to have you too, you know. It'll be nice to spend time together where I'm not whacking you with a glorified stick.
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Date: 2025-12-03 03:32 am (UTC)[Out of respect for Muichiro, he doesn't burst into a bout of cruel laughter. The sentiment does settle rather oddly within his chest, though. He really isn't all that special.]
I mean. I'm happy to hang around, if that's what you want. But you don't have to worry about me, if that's what this is about.
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Date: 2025-12-03 03:54 am (UTC)[ And he does worry for him. But there's something about learning to live life without a threat looming over them... it would be better to have someone to adjust to that with, he thinks. ]
You and Senjuro are the closest to my age, too. I like the others but I should make friends my own age.
[ He's poking a bit of fun there. ]
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Date: 2025-12-03 03:58 am (UTC)[He's... gotta get used to that, huh.]
Yeah, I guess so. Should probably hang out with Senjuro more myself. If I don't scare him off.
[He blinks...]
Wait, are you callin' me old?
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Date: 2025-12-03 04:35 am (UTC)[ Were you not listening, Genya? ]
Though I guesd you are the oldest of our group.
[ He sighs ]
Though as far as Senjuro goes... he calls me "Mister Tokito" so I think I have a ways to go there.
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Date: 2025-12-03 04:54 am (UTC)[Ugh, he's so awkward, fucking kill him.]
Rengoku raised him way too polite. I barely convinced him to go into the bar with me to steal some bottles for target practice.
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Date: 2025-12-03 04:58 am (UTC)[ Why would you need to steal them..? You are a mystery Genya. ]
I usually use my origami if I need something to cut up.
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Date: 2025-12-03 05:04 am (UTC)[Meanwhile Luca, giving cider and wine to anyone over 15.]
It's not... cutting for me. So I don't think paper would work as well, y'know? I have to do it outside, so it would probably just blow away.
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Date: 2025-12-03 05:26 am (UTC)[ He hums at the note about the paper. He guesses with demons mostly off the table, Genya would stop using his sword as much, huh. ]
You could potentially make a few targets out of wood... those would be more durable than glass.
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Date: 2025-12-03 05:54 am (UTC)[With how pathetic he feels using the sword, especially with so many accomplished people in close proximity, there's no way he's been comfortable using it in the open. There's a reason he typically practices at night, after all.]
Guess I could. Could also grab one from the dojo, if I didn't think I would get my ass handed to me.
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Date: 2025-12-03 07:18 am (UTC)[ He's pretty sure given the whole evil forest entity no one would mind providing targets. ]
If you told them what you want the bottles for I'm sure they'd believe you. Why would you get your ass handed to you?
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Date: 2025-12-04 03:16 am (UTC)[Just ignoring the bottle conversation now. He's embarrassed...]
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Date: 2025-12-04 03:33 am (UTC)[ Personally he thinks a painted wooden target would probably be easiest, but genya will be genya. ]
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Date: 2025-12-04 03:53 am (UTC)So what? You mean I have to go and grovel and ask for permission?
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Date: 2025-12-04 04:09 am (UTC)[ you're so nice how do you not understand this ]
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