[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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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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Date: 2025-12-04 04:19 am (UTC)[He's not nice!!!!
... he is so nice...]
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Date: 2025-12-04 04:25 am (UTC)[ he gives Genya a gentle nudge ]
Besides, Rengoku was one of your superiors. He cares about you being safe enough to work with you.
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Date: 2025-12-04 04:36 am (UTC)[He doesn't have any real reason to protest the idea. He's just... intimidated.]
I'll talk to him. Later, I mean.
[Friend time is now...]
Are you feeling any better?
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Date: 2025-12-04 04:59 am (UTC)[ For Genya's sake he hopes it heals soon so he can stop fretting so much over him ]
... can I talk to you about... what the fake of my brother said?
[ He's hesitant. He doesn't want Genya to think lesser of him for being upset over something obviously fake, but... by the same token it still hurt. ]
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Date: 2025-12-04 05:45 am (UTC)[His shoulders do release some of the tension held there. He's still a little stiff and rigid but... that's pretty normal for him at this point.
Of course, he does perk right back, on high alert immediately the second Muichiro asks something of him.]
Y-yeah, of course. I'm here to listen.
[He doesn't know if he can help but... He sure will try.]
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