[THE IMPORTANT PART. From his brief glance through it, it seems to be just the right mix of hilarious over-the-top romance trash trope-age and Intense Betrayal and Death™. Also, nautical mythical beings. 10/10, truly excellent.]
[Sorey is the true pal here, leaving off with the judgment even though Kashuu deserves so much judgment.]
you're not don't worry it's kind of hard to explain? but it's like i don't want to just leave it sitting around because i can feel it when people try to pick it up
yeah! (￣Д￣；； yeah, that's exactly what it's like... if someone touches it it's like someone touched my arm! and if i put it somewhere that isn't comfortable, it bothers me
that's so weird (・・;)ゞ but I guess you already knew that. definitely keep that sword on you then you wouldn't want someone else to get a hold of it. I wonder if there's any advantages to having a bond to a sword though......
remember that one kid's movie about the genie and they break the lamp and the evil one runs loose? what if it's like that except with less wish granting powers and broadway songs also not a terrible sequel. that too.
[POINT he'd be happy with 2/3rds of that at least.]
i'm free in about 20 minutes want to meet up at that little one near the library?
[He'd offer to go to his workplace but too many people know him there. If they're going to be talking about how people they know are gradually becoming Not Human, he'd rather not risk anyone overhearing him...]
sure!! That place has really good cupcakes right? I'll buy ╰(*´︶`*)╯♡ don't forget to bring the sword or else you'll feel weird the whole time we can sit outside.
[He throws on a hoodie and shoes, then heads out to the place in question.]
it does! thank you though, you're the best (´∀｀ʃƪ)♡
[AND OVER HE'LL MOSEY with his... bokuto bag, which at least looks kind of normal. He looks like he could be a kendo student again!
But no, there's sure a real sword in there, and he's careful not to accidentally swing it into anyone or whack anyone with it since it's pretty dang heavy. When he spots Sorey, he raises a hand.]
[Sorey greets him with a big grin. He's always happy to see Kiyomitsu, and now is no exception! Even if it's to talk about serious issues. He pulls out a chair at one of the metal patio tables and motions for him to sit. There's an umbrella out and the day is relatively mild, so they might as well take advantage of it and... avoid taking a kendo bag into a small, crowded cafe.]
Of course! I've got one of those rare days off, so... why not.
[He drums his fingers on the edge of the table.]
What do you want? I'll go get it, and then we can talk.
[Truly a good bean! He feels a little more at ease just because Sorey's still sunny even with the whole "may or may not be an evil genie" thing lurking in the background here.]
Thanks again, you're seriously a lifesaver. Mm... I think I'll just have a green tea latte today, though.
[The last thing he needs is tons of caffeine and/or sugar when he's about to be attempting covertness while showing off an Actual Live Steel Weapon in public.]
[He smiles, softer this time, and shuffles inside. It takes about five minutes but eventually Sorey comes back with two hot lattes and two creme puffs. He sets the tray down and slides into the seat.
As he goes to take a sip of his own caramel macchiato, it becomes more obvious that he's wearing an unusual beaded glove.]
You been okay? Aside from from the... thing, you know. [A glance at the kendo bag.]
Wow—! They really have the cutest sweets here, huh? Just looking at 'em makes me feel better.
[Something about cute things is just a balm for his struggling soul, okay... After another mumbled thanks, he'll pick his latte up and take a sip.]
—Yeah, it's been pretty much as normal as anything lately. The sword thing is really annoying, though. [The glove stands out to him, though - of course, considering his Eye For Accessories and all, and he nods toward it. Even in the midst of serious topics like evil geniehood, he's gotta pause to give fashion credit where it's due...]
That's cute. Why only one, though? You trying to set a new trend?
I know, right? It's hard to be sad or angry when you've got kitty donuts staring up at you. [Sorey resists the urge to take his vanilla one and eat it in one bite. He probably shouldn't do that in polite company. He pokes at it with a fork instead.]
Man, it sounds annoying. At least you're not in high school anymore. Imagine having to sneak it on school trips and stuff. But I'm glad life is otherwise pretty okay.
[He blinks, having already forgotten about the glove; it's practically a second skin by now.]
Oh, it's-- it's just the one. I found it in a box from Retrospec, and-- I kind of knew it was mine, right from the moment I saw it. How weird is that?
[Kashuu also refrains. They're both morons who want to just bite their desserts but hold back for the sake of Looking Polite... FOOLISH.
But hey, at least they still taste good no matter how they're eaten. He scrapes a little bit of the cream away to eat, looking thoughtful.]
Right? I'll definitely have to work out a way to make it more convenient to deal with, but I'm glad that's my only problem.
[But ah. Retrospec striking again...]
They seem to really be on a roll this month, huh? ...But nah, I totally get that. It was like that with the sword I got, too, even though I've definitely never owned one before. [And then, somewhat jokingly:] Maybe it's a samurai crest. Lots of people have been remembering fighting and old eras and things like that lately, so we must all be part of some convoluted ancient war film or something, yeah?
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[THE IMPORTANT PART. From his brief glance through it, it seems to be just the right mix of hilarious over-the-top romance trash trope-age and Intense Betrayal and Death™. Also, nautical mythical beings. 10/10, truly excellent.]
and also possibly a sword
[That, too.]
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[Wait, a sword?]
I thought you didn't do kendo anymore. not that I'm complaining!
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but yeah
i don't
this is definitely not a practice sword
it's totally real metal
like SHARP real metal
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ah.... sorry for being dense, but why do you want to bring it then?
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you're not don't worry
it's kind of hard to explain?
but it's like
i don't want to just leave it sitting around because i can feel it when people try to pick it up
[It's weird and he's tired.]
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that's kind of cool and -- probably annoying...
bringing it totally makes sense then
does it feel like a part of yourself? like a limb or something?
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yeah, that's exactly what it's like...
if someone touches it it's like someone touched my arm!
and if i put it somewhere that isn't comfortable, it bothers me
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but I guess you already knew that.
definitely keep that sword on you then
you wouldn't want someone else to get a hold of it.
I wonder if there's any advantages to having a bond to a sword though......
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which is saying a lot tbh
the only real up side i can see is that i'd be able to tell if someone was trying to steal it i guess? (;´Д｀)
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remember that one kid's movie about the genie and they break the lamp and the evil one runs loose?
what if it's like that except with less wish granting powers and broadway songs
also not a terrible sequel. that too.
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And then just:]
are you saying you think there's an evil genie in my sword
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I'm saying YOU'RE the evil genie
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i am not an evil genie?!
genies don't even live in swords!
[Why is that the first thing he argues.]
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genies are always super stylish and usually they're in shape too.
you would definitely make a good genie.
[wait what were they arguing about]
right, the point.
Mikleo and I are pretty sure he wasn't human before
maybe you weren't human in your past life either
if that's what these flashbacks mean, anyway
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[ALWAYS IMPORTANT to acknowledge nice compliments even if it's because he's being compared to evil genies...]
but second, what??
what
this feels like a convo we should have face to face tbh
i can't convey my expression well enough right now even with emojis
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Oh. yeah I guess... so...
I've been remembering a lot of stuff lately.
we can grab coffee?
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i'm free in about 20 minutes
want to meet up at that little one near the library?
[He'd offer to go to his workplace but too many people know him there. If they're going to be talking about how people they know are gradually becoming Not Human, he'd rather not risk anyone overhearing him...]
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I'll buy ╰(*´︶`*)╯♡
don't forget to bring the sword or else you'll feel weird the whole time
we can sit outside.
[He throws on a hoodie and shoes, then heads out to the place in question.]
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thank you though, you're the best (´∀｀ʃƪ)♡
[AND OVER HE'LL MOSEY with his... bokuto bag, which at least looks kind of normal. He looks like he could be a kendo student again!
But no, there's sure a real sword in there, and he's careful not to accidentally swing it into anyone or whack anyone with it since it's pretty dang heavy. When he spots Sorey, he raises a hand.]
Hey! Thanks for meeting me.
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Of course! I've got one of those rare days off, so... why not.
[He drums his fingers on the edge of the table.]
What do you want? I'll go get it, and then we can talk.
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Thanks again, you're seriously a lifesaver. Mm... I think I'll just have a green tea latte today, though.
[The last thing he needs is tons of caffeine and/or sugar when he's about to be attempting covertness while showing off an Actual Live Steel Weapon in public.]
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[He smiles, softer this time, and shuffles inside. It takes about five minutes but eventually Sorey comes back with two hot lattes and two creme puffs. He sets the tray down and slides into the seat.
As he goes to take a sip of his own caramel macchiato, it becomes more obvious that he's wearing an unusual beaded glove.]
You been okay? Aside from from the... thing, you know. [A glance at the kendo bag.]
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[Something about cute things is just a balm for his struggling soul, okay... After another mumbled thanks, he'll pick his latte up and take a sip.]
—Yeah, it's been pretty much as normal as anything lately. The sword thing is really annoying, though. [The glove stands out to him, though - of course, considering his Eye For Accessories and all, and he nods toward it. Even in the midst of serious topics like evil geniehood, he's gotta pause to give fashion credit where it's due...]
That's cute. Why only one, though? You trying to set a new trend?
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Man, it sounds annoying. At least you're not in high school anymore. Imagine having to sneak it on school trips and stuff. But I'm glad life is otherwise pretty okay.
[He blinks, having already forgotten about the glove; it's practically a second skin by now.]
Oh, it's-- it's just the one. I found it in a box from Retrospec, and-- I kind of knew it was mine, right from the moment I saw it. How weird is that?
I just wish I knew what the crest represented.
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But hey, at least they still taste good no matter how they're eaten. He scrapes a little bit of the cream away to eat, looking thoughtful.]
Right? I'll definitely have to work out a way to make it more convenient to deal with, but I'm glad that's my only problem.
[But ah. Retrospec striking again...]
They seem to really be on a roll this month, huh? ...But nah, I totally get that. It was like that with the sword I got, too, even though I've definitely never owned one before. [And then, somewhat jokingly:] Maybe it's a samurai crest. Lots of people have been remembering fighting and old eras and things like that lately, so we must all be part of some convoluted ancient war film or something, yeah?
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