Yatogami Kuroh | Tsukikage Yuri | 062

[arbitrament]

[It's been a long journey to this city. Not that it's his destination--Kibougahana City, was it...?--but nonetheless, he can't deny that it might not hurt to take a short break. Ichigen-sama always did say that he needed to take it easy sometimes so he didn't overdo it, because that wouldn't help anyone.

Except...more poetic.

Because Ichigen-sama is the most poetic of all.

He's taken to the rooftops like batman the slightly anti-social soul he is, but at some point, he notices that there's this old lady who needs help crossing the street, and leaving her to do it on her own would just not be honorable at all, and then there's a cat in a tree and it reminds him of Neko a bit, and then--

He's walking along, passing by a school, and honestly feeling very satisfied with how the day went (even if he hasn't gotten any closer to the end of his journey, sometimes it's the journey itself that is really important, right?) when he steps on something.

Something that goes crunch.

He freezes. This was clearly the first meeting that was meant to be.]

[le list:
- fashion modeling
- dinner
- badass fights
- magical girl transformations
- flower meanings
- post movie thread]

Comments

[socolognely]

Kaoruko-san's botanical garden should be an excellent starting place.

[arbitrament]

Ah, yes.

I have not been there yet myself, but I have heard many stories of their beauty. [from Erika and Tsubomi, mostly.]

[socolognely]

Then we should go, so you can understand it for yourself.

[ FIELD TRIP. ]

[arbitrament]

It would not be causing you any trouble?

[HE'S DOWN... but Yuri is a busy soul.]

[socolognely]

Not at all; I often visit there after school. It's the most calming place I know.

[arbitrament]

...Then we shall search for a flower that would truly suit Ichigen-sama.

[He's calm as ever, but...there's a definite happy look on his face.]

[socolognely]

I'm certain we'll find one.

[ And she'll lead the way. Kaoruko doesn't seem to be in, but there's definitely some weird sort of muppet-looking thing in the corner that Yuri's bowing to respectfully. ]

Good afternoon, Coupe.

[arbitrament]

[......ah................

He...follows suit??? Look, he's not going to be rude, even though he has no idea why they're bowing respectfully to a muppet.

But.

He's not going to question it, even if his expression is pretty quizzical.]

[socolognely]

... You've met Chypre, Coffret, and Potpourri, correct? Coupe's like them.

[ Only DERPY-LOOKING AND BADASS AS HELL. ]

[arbitrament]

Ah...a fairy as well. Whose fairy is he?

[He doesn't quite get it, yet.]

[socolognely]

Cure Flower's. My mentor, in a manner of speaking.

[arbitrament]

...I see.

[He pauses for a moment.

And then, quite seriously--]

I would pay my respects to her, if that is acceptable. To be your mentor, she must be formidable, wise and gentle combined.

[socolognely]

... This remains between us, but she's Tsubomi's grandmother.

[ YOU KNOW, THAT NICE, ALWAYS SMILING LADY-- ]

[arbitrament]

[...oh yes her.

He just nods, contemplative but unsurprised.]

I did sense a great source of serenity and power from her. [A pleased nod.] Truly, she is a force to be reckoned with.

[socolognely]

Despite appearances, Coupe is much the same.

[ Just... soak that in. THE MUPPET. ]

[arbitrament]

[He bows his head in acknowledgement.

What a nerd.]

Truly, Coupe's strength and elegance cannot be contained by his mere outer form.

[socolognely]

[ ... She won't mention how he turns into Tsubomi's grandfather. ]

I'm glad you understand. Shall we begin?

[arbitrament]

Yes.

[nothing is more important than finding a flower for Master, after all.]

I am afraid I am not entirely familiar with the meanings of each and every flower here. I may require your assistance. [It's getting alarmingly easy to ask her for her help, honestly.]

[socolognely]

Of course. Would you describe your Master for me, again?

[ She'll do some match-ups. ]

[arbitrament]

Of course. Ichigen-sama was...

[why did you ask this though, why]

...Calm, and wise. He truly was always aware of what was for the best for those under his care. [aka Kuroh] He was strong, but he was never unkind or cruel. He did not use his strength to place himself above others.

Merely to protect and nurture.

[... He falls quiet a moment later, musing. Honestly, his master had been the kindest person--he'd been lucky, to have been adopted by him.]

[socolognely]

... There are irises, perhaps. [ Rubbing her chin. ] The general meaning is eloquence, but the purple iris can mean wisdom.

[arbitrament]

Irises...

[A pause...and he nods to himself, thoughtful.]

Wisdom and eloquence. Truly, both suit him as he was. I believe even if that was not his true heart flower, he would appreciate that that is what we thought of him.

[...]

Do you have some here?

[socolognely]

Yes, a few rows down. [ She'll beckon him to follow, leading the way to a bed of multicolored irises. ]

[arbitrament]

[AND HE FOLLOWS and when they reach the irises, he crouches next to them, gently inspecting them without touching.

He just...needs a moment, okay, bear with him.]

Ichigen-sama...

[socolognely]

[ She'll... let you have that moment. Just... yes, have your moment. ]