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]

You will take as much time as necessary as it is for you to recover. You'll only inconvenience me more if you push yourself and delay that recovery time.

[ And for as harsh as that sounds, she's still a steadying source at his side and she's taking it slow as she leads him towards her home. ]

[arbitrament]

[...Very harsh. Somehow, he feels a bit like a scolded puppy. He's not even a puppy. But right now he sure does feel like one.

Master was right, as always. He should have rested first. But he was so hopeful upon hearing those rumors, that perhaps it truly was Shiro...

It would be worth running himself into the ground for that. He should respond. Right. Okay.]

...I understand. Thank you.

[He's being cooperative!! It would not do to be ungrateful.]

[socolognely]

[ The Black Puppy, yep. She's quiet for the rest of the way, calling out to an empty place once she gets there-- her mother's still out, it seems.

There's a spare futon, one they'd used when Momoka had insisted on all-night study sessions (or sleepovers, really), and once she has Kuroh seated on the couch, she prepares it and fluffs up a pillow. ]

Use that, please. I'll get you some water.

[arbitrament]

[He feels bad that she's setting everything up. He should be doing that. He's good at that sort of thing. He could definitely set up the futon-- but by the time he's thought that out, she already has. So he's obedient enough, quietly settling himself onto the futon, lying back without a fuss.

Now that he's already caused this much trouble... he'll do his best to recover as soon as possible. And...then he'll return the favor somehow. There must be some sort of thing he can do to help her out in return.

But for now, the Black Puppy is thoroughly whipped, tail between his legs.]

[socolognely]

[ At least he's behaving, and she'll return with a glass of water and a cold cloth to place on his forehead. ]

You should focus on resting, for now. You can eat something a little later.

[arbitrament]

Of course...

[He'll behave as much as possible, because he can't believe that he's causing her even more trouble.

But after a few moments pass in which he's considering those circumstances (WOEFUL CIRCUMSTANCES), he blinks up at her. Wow the fever must've been pretty good that it took him this long.]

You were able to obtain new glasses. [...] I'm glad.

[socolognely]

I told you, didn't I? There was no need to worry. [ but her lips will twitch in a small smile, anyway. ]

[arbitrament]

You were correct.

[He'll admit that much...even if his energy is starting to the flag a bit, he hardly seems to notice, too.]

[socolognely]

... Do you still need to sleep? With your fever this high...

[ well. He's likely not going anywhere. ]

[arbitrament]

[He's...definitely not going anywhere.]

I will rest and recover... the only way to return to full health is to rest.

[As he...should have earlier BUT HE DIDN'T BECAUSE HE'S DUMB.]

You don't need to concern yourself with my condition further. [He'll be fine.......]

[socolognely]

I'm afraid I picked up the habit of caring for others some time ago. It's not something I can easily cast aside now.

[arbitrament]

[...Ah. Is that how it is...]

You have a very pure and caring heart.

[YOU'RE A MAGICAL GIRL--]

[socolognely]

[ ... And he's very straightforward. ]

Not at all. Anyone in this town would have done the same.

[arbitrament]

[Yes he is.]

...That is just what I have observed. [About you. So. Downplay it if you want, he's still making bentos as thanks in the morning.]

[socolognely]

[ He better sleep, dammit. At this, she averts her eyes a bit-- as much as her teammates gush about her, she still gets flustered by praise. ]

... Thank you, then. You have quite the noble soul yourself.

[arbitrament]

[Ah..... that's praise he wasn't expecting, honestly. He tries very hard, yes, but people don't always seem to notice. Mostly because he runs around on his own silly quests like this without saying a word.]

I am honored by your praise. [A "noble soul"..... then he'd definitely be making both of his kings proud.

...but yeah he should probably sleep. Judging by his difficulty in staying sitting upright.]

[socolognely]

[ Okay, she's just going to lightly press on his shoulder. ]

Then we have nothing further to say, for the time being. Please rest for now.

[arbitrament]

[OKAY OKAY he's sleeping now, he's going to rest--mostly because even that gentle press to his shoulder is enough for him to wobble a little.

He'll lie down and rest. And probably be out like a light ridiculously quickly, because that was an unfortunate fever.

In the morning, though, he wakes up bright and early (and is much better off, amazing what some rest will do) and...well, he does the logical.

He commandeers the kitchen to make beautiful lunch bentos. Breakfast is next, if that hasn't already woken her up.]

[socolognely]

[ Something Is Not Right.

Because her mother should still be asleep, but there's movement in the kitchen, and for about twenty seconds, she's still somewhat groggy and completely forgetting one option.

Until she steps into the kitchen, brushing her hair back over her shoulder. ]

... Yatogami-san, what are you doing?

[arbitrament]

Good morning.

[he is wearing an apron. It is probably pink, because it's not his apron, just whatever he found in the kitchen.

Whatever, no shame. He holds out the bentos.]

I was unsure which would suit your taste better. [SO NOW YOU GET CHOICES.]

[socolognely]

You had a fever last night, no one was expecting you to prepare anything!

[ WHAT IS THIS GUY. ]

[arbitrament]

It is my thanks for your hospitality.

[UNDAUNTED. TAKE A BENTO

... ... ...]

Unless neither are to your tastes. [in which case he will........ start pulling them back.] There should be time still to make another.

[socolognely]

[ And one hand is shooting out to take the bento on the right. ] That won't be necessary. Have you eaten yet?

[arbitrament]

I intend to make breakfast next, now that these have been finished.

[sparkle sparkle-- okay no he's just SO READY. COOKING. COOKING IS GREAT, HE'S GOT THIS.

Also noting the one she picked for future reference on ingredients.]

It should only be a moment.

[socolognely]

Then allow me to assist you. [ and she's setting that on the counter and grabbing a second apron from a drawer. HER HOUSE, SHE GETS SOME SAY HERE. ]