[Admittedly, Genya's been giving Senjuro a wide berth. He's embarrassed not just by the confrontation with Muichiro, but their conversation before that. Pair that with the presence of his brother, who is at least somewhat aware of Genya's interests and - ]
Oh -
[Avoidance can only go so far when Senjuro's bounding on over. The tips of Genya's ears start to burn, and he stiffens up instinctively. That doesn't keep him from reaching out to accept the... sandwiches? He looks at the cheese disc with pepperoni and - ]
[... oh. that gets senjuro to look directly at genya, if in confusion and disbelief at first. then at the sandwich. his mouth opens, then closes, opens again...
... and he laughs. almost too loud, the rengoku genes really coming out for a few seconds. unlike kyojuro, though, he catches himself, and slaps a hand over his mouth. it barely hides the smile.]
[Is the laugh loud? Maybe? Is Genya absolutely fucking endeared by it? Hell yes. The flush on his cheeks deepens, but so does his smile. He lets out his own bark of Shinazugawa-brand laughter in kind.]
It-it looks good. [Genya lifts it up and takes a honkin' bite out of the pizza one. He all but grins around it as he chews and, once his mouth is clear:] Tastes good too.
[Is he aware of all of the adults now wincing visibly in his direction? Nope. For the best really, he would have died otherwise.]
[they better not be wincing at genya, senjuro is deliberately keeping away from everyone else, MR. SOUND HASHIRA DO NOT INTERACT.]
I'm... really glad. You're welcome!
[for the time being, he just stands there smiling blankly, expecting genya to finish. although... he didn't actually think about what he would do after that. ah...]
Do you... want to sit together? Or... away from the bonfire...?
[Their senses are sharply honed Senjuro there's no escaping them!!!
Even if they weren't, surely the way he almost squeaks at the offer would draw attention. He gives a quick nod, motioning with his head away from the fire even as he stuffs his mouth with another bite. At least this way he can't say anything to embarrass himself.]
[well they can at least use their manners and be polite enough to not stick their nose in their business. what, were they raised by demons?
shit, fuck, now what does he do? surely there's a spot a decent distance away? but not too far? how far is too far? how close is too close??? senjuro ends up meandering over to a tree they can possibly sit under??]
[Genya gives a quick nod and plops down. Then he jumps up again and pats himself with a free hand (after finishing off his pizza s'more). Maybe he should offer to set something down for Senjuro? But it's not like he has any clothing to spare for that.
... He sits down again and tries to leave room for the other boy.]
[aaand yet again he keeps smiling blankly with mild concern as genya gets down and up and down again. only once he appears settled does senjuro take a seat near him. not touching, but not far. he really isn't sure what's appropriate...]
Did you sit on an anthill...? [he REALLY isn't trying to tease, he's more worried than amused!! even if he is... a little amused... but hey, he's flustered, too, so genya isn't alone.]
[He takes a bite of the proper s'more and... makes a pleased noise into the dessert. He expected it to taste good, because of course anything Senjuro made would be delicious. But damn, this is - ]
Amazing. [He turns to Senjuro and grins outright.] You're amazing.
[honestly, genya doesn't even need to say it's good; his reaction is plain enough. granted, the way he compliments it -- compliments senjuro -- well, the younger boy is steadily getting even redder.]
Th-that's too far... I'm nothing special. [he's really making a great case for himself, here.]
[what a mixed bag. the reaction and the words leave senjuro at a loss for what to think, exactly... but if he rationalizes it instead of immediately letting his feelings get hurt, surely it won't hurt to at least be certain?]
Is another way... weird, to you? I don't mind if it is, but... I'd like to know your thoughts.
[Genya's brows lift, expression startled in one second, guilty in another, and then finally sheepish. He tips his head downward for a long moment, then ultimately shakes it.]
N-no, not at all. I just know... we threw a lot at you a few weeks ago. I don't want to push you in any direction. I'm happy, just like this, really!
[There's a "but" here. Genya doesn't vocalize it just yet.]
[this stuff is so hard to talk about. now he isn't sure whether he's pressing too much, or genya is pressing too little, or if they're on entirely separate pages or the same ones... in his lap, senjuro wrings his hands together.]
Are you still interested in... that direction? [hopefully that can be a clear yes or no, and he'll know whether or not he should drop it.]
[Even the sight of Senjuro's twisting hands makes Genya feel a modicum of guilt. He starts to hang his head, only to stop stock still at that question. He hands there, eyes a little wide and face a rather concerning shade of crimson.
He wills himself to say something, to say anything. If he doesn't, it'll only make matters worse. Senjuro is clearly nervous about this, so -
Genya just barely forces himself to nod. From his throat, the words croak out:]
[poor genya... senjuro also feels guilty for getting him so worked up. maybe he should have just left it alone? but maybe it's okay to be a little selfish, if it ends up well for both of them... ah, he still isn't sure. but at genya nods, so... that's close enough to a yes, right?]
[His next best response is to shove the s'more into his mouth. He tries to chew as quickly as possible, and probably nearly chokes at least once, but it's for a good cause! He lowers his hands, dusting all the crumbs and goo off on his shirt, before reaching out for both of Senjuro's hands.
... At least he has the decency to swallow before speaking again.]
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Date: 2026-04-16 01:52 am (UTC)Oh -
[Avoidance can only go so far when Senjuro's bounding on over. The tips of Genya's ears start to burn, and he stiffens up instinctively. That doesn't keep him from reaching out to accept the... sandwiches? He looks at the cheese disc with pepperoni and - ]
It looks like you.
[Wow way to go.]
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Date: 2026-04-16 02:00 am (UTC)makes a chain
Date: 2026-04-16 02:02 am (UTC)he's not a hashira, he's not obligated to pretend genya isn't stupid
Date: 2026-04-16 02:22 am (UTC)Gagtag
Date: 2026-04-16 02:02 am (UTC)Gagtag
Date: 2026-04-16 02:22 am (UTC)now in order :}
Date: 2026-04-16 02:04 am (UTC)... and he laughs. almost too loud, the rengoku genes really coming out for a few seconds. unlike kyojuro, though, he catches himself, and slaps a hand over his mouth. it barely hides the smile.]
I see what you mean, actually...!
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Date: 2026-04-16 02:06 am (UTC)It-it looks good. [Genya lifts it up and takes a honkin' bite out of the pizza one. He all but grins around it as he chews and, once his mouth is clear:] Tastes good too.
[Is he aware of all of the adults now wincing visibly in his direction? Nope. For the best really, he would have died otherwise.]
T-thanks. Just. By the way.
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Date: 2026-04-16 02:11 am (UTC)I'm... really glad. You're welcome!
[for the time being, he just stands there smiling blankly, expecting genya to finish. although... he didn't actually think about what he would do after that. ah...]
Do you... want to sit together? Or... away from the bonfire...?
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Date: 2026-04-16 02:13 am (UTC)Even if they weren't, surely the way he almost squeaks at the offer would draw attention. He gives a quick nod, motioning with his head away from the fire even as he stuffs his mouth with another bite. At least this way he can't say anything to embarrass himself.]
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Date: 2026-04-16 02:17 am (UTC)shit, fuck, now what does he do? surely there's a spot a decent distance away? but not too far? how far is too far? how close is too close??? senjuro ends up meandering over to a tree they can possibly sit under??]
Is this alright...?
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Date: 2026-04-16 02:22 am (UTC)... He sits down again and tries to leave room for the other boy.]
It's great! It's fine! I'm fine. [Jesus christ.] H-how are you?
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Date: 2026-04-16 02:26 am (UTC)Did you sit on an anthill...? [he REALLY isn't trying to tease, he's more worried than amused!! even if he is... a little amused... but hey, he's flustered, too, so genya isn't alone.]
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Date: 2026-04-16 02:34 am (UTC)[He takes a bite of the proper s'more and... makes a pleased noise into the dessert. He expected it to taste good, because of course anything Senjuro made would be delicious. But damn, this is - ]
Amazing. [He turns to Senjuro and grins outright.] You're amazing.
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Date: 2026-04-16 04:20 am (UTC)Th-that's too far... I'm nothing special. [he's really making a great case for himself, here.]
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Date: 2026-04-16 04:41 am (UTC)You're - so special, Senjuro. Seriously.
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Date: 2026-04-16 04:50 am (UTC)senjuro swallows a lump in his throat and fumbles for something to do with his hands. he ends up thumbing at the hem of his t-shirt.]
Well... If I don't argue, will you agree that I -- think you're special, also?
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Date: 2026-04-16 05:08 am (UTC)[Genya's gaze drops. His natural enemy is having his assurances turned back on him, after all. But looking at Senjuro, thinking about it all...]
I'm getting better at thinking that myself. Maybe... we can work on thinking we're special together? [A beat.] N-not in a weird way! Just as friends!
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Date: 2026-04-16 05:57 am (UTC)Is another way... weird, to you? I don't mind if it is, but... I'd like to know your thoughts.
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Date: 2026-04-16 07:04 am (UTC)N-no, not at all. I just know... we threw a lot at you a few weeks ago. I don't want to push you in any direction. I'm happy, just like this, really!
[There's a "but" here. Genya doesn't vocalize it just yet.]
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Date: 2026-04-16 04:08 pm (UTC)Are you still interested in... that direction? [hopefully that can be a clear yes or no, and he'll know whether or not he should drop it.]
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Date: 2026-04-17 12:55 am (UTC)He wills himself to say something, to say anything. If he doesn't, it'll only make matters worse. Senjuro is clearly nervous about this, so -
Genya just barely forces himself to nod. From his throat, the words croak out:]
Are you?
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Date: 2026-04-17 03:12 am (UTC)If... it isn't too late, I... I am, yes.
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Date: 2026-04-17 07:02 am (UTC)Oh.
[His next best response is to shove the s'more into his mouth. He tries to chew as quickly as possible, and probably nearly chokes at least once, but it's for a good cause! He lowers his hands, dusting all the crumbs and goo off on his shirt, before reaching out for both of Senjuro's hands.
... At least he has the decency to swallow before speaking again.]
O-okay. So then, we're...