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okitactless) wrote2017-01-25 07:26 pm
okitactless) wrote2017-01-25 07:26 pm
IC inbox; recolle
Yasusada
I'd rather be doing kendo
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sure!! do you wanna go to the dojo or the park??
[ yeye ]
Park!! I'll be waiting!!
[ Because he's... already in the park... He'll be waiting under a streetlamp with his hands clasped behind his back, quietly rocking on his heels. It's been a while since he's had the time and energy for kendo, so he's got a lot of pent up enthusiasm to spend. ]
Park!! I'll be waiting!!
[ Because he's... already in the park... He'll be waiting under a streetlamp with his hands clasped behind his back, quietly rocking on his heels. It's been a while since he's had the time and energy for kendo, so he's got a lot of pent up enthusiasm to spend. ]
[It's February 14th! Early enough before the blind dates have started, Anya was busy.
At Yams' mom's bistro, Anya would have delivered his gift. He'll find a little pouch filled with heart-shaped macarons, about 6 or 7. If you get there early enough, they might even still be warm. For this case, Anya made some extra that don't have words on them, just so that his whole family can have some too. There's a neat little card written in Anya's neat and short hand-writing:]
Happy Valentine's Day!
Please know that I adore you too.
- Anya ♡
[The macarons have their own little messages instead of the classic Sweetheart Conversations, customized based on whoever Anya's giving them to. This batch reads:]
FRIEND
THANK YOU
WARM
KIND
At Yams' mom's bistro, Anya would have delivered his gift. He'll find a little pouch filled with heart-shaped macarons, about 6 or 7. If you get there early enough, they might even still be warm. For this case, Anya made some extra that don't have words on them, just so that his whole family can have some too. There's a neat little card written in Anya's neat and short hand-writing:]
Happy Valentine's Day!
Please know that I adore you too.
- Anya ♡
[The macarons have their own little messages instead of the classic Sweetheart Conversations, customized based on whoever Anya's giving them to. This batch reads:]
FRIEND
THANK YOU
WARM
KIND
[SO. Some days Yamato gets back to their cramped broom closet first, and sometimes Kiyomitsu does. When it's him, it's probably not uncommon for Yamato to come back and find him just sprawled out over their couch or slumped at their tiny table, watching something on his laptop or scrolling through his phone. Today, he's flipping through a magazine at his seat, a little tray of trail mix nearby that he dips his fingers into at semi-automatic intervals. Not unusual.
What is unusual is the box of chocolates at Yamato's place on the opposite side of the table. The box itself is pretty sizable with probably a good twenty or so chocolates inside. It's a pretty, deep red, tied up with a thick and velvety bow.]
Hey. [He looks up just long enough to make eye contact and nod over toward it.] Happy Valentine's day.
[And then he just goes back to reading...
What he neglects to mention here is that he'd been gifted chocolates and sweets throughout the day and this is the one he decided he didn't want to keep. A PUNK.]
What is unusual is the box of chocolates at Yamato's place on the opposite side of the table. The box itself is pretty sizable with probably a good twenty or so chocolates inside. It's a pretty, deep red, tied up with a thick and velvety bow.]
Hey. [He looks up just long enough to make eye contact and nod over toward it.] Happy Valentine's day.
[And then he just goes back to reading...
What he neglects to mention here is that he'd been gifted chocolates and sweets throughout the day and this is the one he decided he didn't want to keep. A PUNK.]
[A KINDHEARTED PUNK or something...?? You'd think that after this much time together, this sort of thing would've happened before, and Yamato would know that Kashuu likes to dump leftovers on other people.
But somehow, that idea flies right over his head. He gets home, calls out a "I'm back", and shuffles through the door, kicking his shoes off as he goes. Normally he'd peek at the magazine or just head straight through to change into more comfortable clothes, but today, he catches sight of the mysterious gift and just. Stops. And blinks.
Several thoughts fly through his head in a very short amount of time. "WHAT DOES THIS MEAN" and "is this some kind of secret message with the flowers and everything" and "but I didn't get anything am I dead I might be dead."
Kashuu most likely misses all of the interesting expressions that cross Yamato's face, but he might notice the weird tone of his voice.]
U-um... thank you.
But somehow, that idea flies right over his head. He gets home, calls out a "I'm back", and shuffles through the door, kicking his shoes off as he goes. Normally he'd peek at the magazine or just head straight through to change into more comfortable clothes, but today, he catches sight of the mysterious gift and just. Stops. And blinks.
Several thoughts fly through his head in a very short amount of time. "WHAT DOES THIS MEAN" and "is this some kind of secret message with the flowers and everything" and "but I didn't get anything am I dead I might be dead."
Kashuu most likely misses all of the interesting expressions that cross Yamato's face, but he might notice the weird tone of his voice.]
U-um... thank you.
Edited 2017-02-14 22:28 (UTC)
[MOSTLY JUST A STRAIGHT-UP PUNK LET'S BE REAL...
In any case, he does indeed notice the weird tone, and it's enough to draw his attention away from the magazine again. (It's nothing new, anyway, since his dumb ass splurged on so many things this month that he couldn't nab the most recent issue.) He looks between Yamato and the box of chocolates and back again, expression creasing into something that's Mostly Just Confused™.]
...What, d'you not like that brand or something?
[?!? What's with that weird reaction?? Plus side, he's already considering who else to pass it off to, since it's not like many people will turn down free chocolate.]
In any case, he does indeed notice the weird tone, and it's enough to draw his attention away from the magazine again. (It's nothing new, anyway, since his dumb ass splurged on so many things this month that he couldn't nab the most recent issue.) He looks between Yamato and the box of chocolates and back again, expression creasing into something that's Mostly Just Confused™.]
...What, d'you not like that brand or something?
[?!? What's with that weird reaction?? Plus side, he's already considering who else to pass it off to, since it's not like many people will turn down free chocolate.]
No, it's fine. I'm just surprised.
[Which could be taken as "because your spoiled ass loves gifts" or "because I wasn't expecting it" depending on what kind of mood Kashuu is in, probably... but Yamato isn't going to stick around to find out, because--?!]
I'll be right back.
[AND THEN HE TURNS AROUND AND WALKS RIGHT OUT OF THE APARTMENT.]
[Which could be taken as "because your spoiled ass loves gifts" or "because I wasn't expecting it" depending on what kind of mood Kashuu is in, probably... but Yamato isn't going to stick around to find out, because--?!]
I'll be right back.
[AND THEN HE TURNS AROUND AND WALKS RIGHT OUT OF THE APARTMENT.]
[When he gets back, about 20 minutes later, he's got a bag overflowing with... stuff?? It's kind of hard to see what it is, until Yamato trots forward and flings a flower crown at Kashuu's head... yams this isn't horseshoe calm down.
A stuffed monkey holding a heart with "let's go bananas" follows the crown (and is also flung in Kashuu's general direction yams stop), but that's the last of the projectiles. The last thing in the bag is a bowl of pre-cut strawberries, mostly because they were right up front at the grocery store so it didn't take much thinking.
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY, PUNK.]
A stuffed monkey holding a heart with "let's go bananas" follows the crown (and is also flung in Kashuu's general direction yams stop), but that's the last of the projectiles. The last thing in the bag is a bowl of pre-cut strawberries, mostly because they were right up front at the grocery store so it didn't take much thinking.
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY, PUNK.]
[He actually doesn't take it poorly for once! Maybe because he's in a good mood... It's hard to be grumpy when people have been giving you sweets all day, okay?
But he's still confused.]
Eh— Wait a second, where are you--
[Going... HE'S GONE. Kiyomitsu stares after him for a few seconds but ultimately decides not to bother going after him to find out what he's doing. Yamato is weird, he just wanders off sometimes, this is fine. He's 21 now, he can guide himself back home... Probably.
When he returns in 20 minutes, this punk's lying on his stomach on the couch, scrolling through his phone after having grown bored with the magazine re-read. His attention is pretty quickly drawn away when SHIT STARTS GETTING LOBBED AT HIM, THOUGH.]
Hey—! [FLOWERS. They smell good at least-- And then a monkey bounces off his noggin.] Hey. What the hell's the big idea, huh?!
[Grabbing the monkey?! Let's go bananas, what-- What?? And then the strawberries, and now he's the one who's surprised and confused.]
What's all of this stuff for?
But he's still confused.]
Eh— Wait a second, where are you--
[Going... HE'S GONE. Kiyomitsu stares after him for a few seconds but ultimately decides not to bother going after him to find out what he's doing. Yamato is weird, he just wanders off sometimes, this is fine. He's 21 now, he can guide himself back home... Probably.
When he returns in 20 minutes, this punk's lying on his stomach on the couch, scrolling through his phone after having grown bored with the magazine re-read. His attention is pretty quickly drawn away when SHIT STARTS GETTING LOBBED AT HIM, THOUGH.]
Hey—! [FLOWERS. They smell good at least-- And then a monkey bounces off his noggin.] Hey. What the hell's the big idea, huh?!
[Grabbing the monkey?! Let's go bananas, what-- What?? And then the strawberries, and now he's the one who's surprised and confused.]
What's all of this stuff for?
[Yato pls...
But Yamato doesn't take long to arrive, at least, so Yato won't be waiting long! He's already wearing his gear, except for the men because Yamato doesn't care about broken noses, apparently. (In truth, he'd rather not wear the protectors at all--but training with their weight just helps improve his speed when he goes without, so it's a necessary evil.)
He's brought a spare bokuto with him, as usual, the bag slung over his shoulder as he approaches with a little wave.]
Hey! It's been a while, you're not rusty, are you? [Which is what he always says... A PUNK.]
But Yamato doesn't take long to arrive, at least, so Yato won't be waiting long! He's already wearing his gear, except for the men because Yamato doesn't care about broken noses, apparently. (In truth, he'd rather not wear the protectors at all--but training with their weight just helps improve his speed when he goes without, so it's a necessary evil.)
He's brought a spare bokuto with him, as usual, the bag slung over his shoulder as he approaches with a little wave.]
Hey! It's been a while, you're not rusty, are you? [Which is what he always says... A PUNK.]
[SURPRISE, SHOECASH]
Happy Valentine's Day. [And he sure is staring eagerly... if he had a tail, it would be wagging in anticipation of praise, and possibly headpats.
He still kinda looks like he's expecting headpats tbh.]
They didn't have very much left and you got so much chocolate already...
[So why doesn't it occur to him that these are leftovers?? A MYSTERY.]
Happy Valentine's Day. [And he sure is staring eagerly... if he had a tail, it would be wagging in anticipation of praise, and possibly headpats.
He still kinda looks like he's expecting headpats tbh.]
They didn't have very much left and you got so much chocolate already...
[So why doesn't it occur to him that these are leftovers?? A MYSTERY.]
[NO HEADPATS... Not yet, anyway, because Kiyomitsu isn't 100% sure he's getting this right.]
...Are you saying you went out and got these for me? Like, right now?
[With his wording and expression, it might seem like he's on the verge of being Pissy™ because Yamato didn't get the best of the best or something BUT NO. He's just startled?!
The guilt will set in in just a second, oh boy. Sure it's an ugly monkey and some pre-cut strawberries, but that's still better than hand-me-down chocolates?! Why did Yamato get him anything in the first place! He'd been treating this like when he gives away his leftovers, but now he's stuck feeling like he goofed!!]
...Are you saying you went out and got these for me? Like, right now?
[With his wording and expression, it might seem like he's on the verge of being Pissy™ because Yamato didn't get the best of the best or something BUT NO. He's just startled?!
The guilt will set in in just a second, oh boy. Sure it's an ugly monkey and some pre-cut strawberries, but that's still better than hand-me-down chocolates?! Why did Yamato get him anything in the first place! He'd been treating this like when he gives away his leftovers, but now he's stuck feeling like he goofed!!]
[ He returns Yamato's wave with a perky two-fingered salute. Yato isn't much of a stickler for safety in general, so the absence of headgear is neither here nor there to him. ]
You'd like that, wouldn't you? You'll need every handicap you can get!
[ He talks big, but he knows that Yamato will probably always have the upper hand. There's no substitute for practice and experience, and Yato gets much less of it. It can't be helped. ]
So what's on the menu for today?
You'd like that, wouldn't you? You'll need every handicap you can get!
[ He talks big, but he knows that Yamato will probably always have the upper hand. There's no substitute for practice and experience, and Yato gets much less of it. It can't be helped. ]
So what's on the menu for today?
[It certainly does sound that way; normally Yamato would know the difference, but when he's already feeling like he goofed by scrambling for last-minute gifts, his perception is a little clouded.]
Sorry, if I'd known I would've been a little better prepared... [But they've never really exchanged anything for Valentine's?? Then again, Kashuu was gone for a lot longer than he's been back, so maybe it's his own fault for not realizing Kashuu would want a present. WHEN DOES KASHUU NOT WANT PRESENTS, ANYWAY]
Sorry, if I'd known I would've been a little better prepared... [But they've never really exchanged anything for Valentine's?? Then again, Kashuu was gone for a lot longer than he's been back, so maybe it's his own fault for not realizing Kashuu would want a present. WHEN DOES KASHUU NOT WANT PRESENTS, ANYWAY]
[THAT is a good question honestly, he's not one to turn down gifts pretty much ever... He's not going to turn these down, even if he's making weird faces about it!!
He's also not going to clear things up by being like "hey you know those are just leftovers that I didn't want right", because that would make him look awful in the face of Yamato being kind enough to get something just for him. A MORON. No, instead he'll just let Yamato struggle while he mentally races to find something else he can do to make up for his goof.
After a few seconds:]
I'm making dinner tonight.
[Nailed it.]
He's also not going to clear things up by being like "hey you know those are just leftovers that I didn't want right", because that would make him look awful in the face of Yamato being kind enough to get something just for him. A MORON. No, instead he'll just let Yamato struggle while he mentally races to find something else he can do to make up for his goof.
After a few seconds:]
I'm making dinner tonight.
[Nailed it.]
[GOOD APPRECIATE HIS MONKEY!!
But Yamato's about two seconds away from fidgeting on the spot and trying to think of something better to offer, to make up for the last minute bargain bin gifts, so Kashuu's declaration is a welcome distraction, even if now he's confused again?!]
Huh? Why?
But Yamato's about two seconds away from fidgeting on the spot and trying to think of something better to offer, to make up for the last minute bargain bin gifts, so Kashuu's declaration is a welcome distraction, even if now he's confused again?!]
Huh? Why?
[How are they not dead yet: the true mystery of this game.]
Hah! Don't blame me if you can't remember any of your kamae. [This is a stupid argument when they end up shifting into their own style of sparring halfway through anyway, but still. Banter is just part of the fun!
Regardless of his words, though, he's respectfully gentle as he hands the bokuto over with both hands.] I thought we could just go through some suburi and see how we feel after that, is that alright?
Hah! Don't blame me if you can't remember any of your kamae. [This is a stupid argument when they end up shifting into their own style of sparring halfway through anyway, but still. Banter is just part of the fun!
Regardless of his words, though, he's respectfully gentle as he hands the bokuto over with both hands.] I thought we could just go through some suburi and see how we feel after that, is that alright?
just toss him into the air like the pikachu gif where he never comes back
sharplydressed
2017-02-19 11:33 am (UTC)(link)
[STOP THE MONKEY IS AWFUL but he'll keep it anyway, ugh. Ugh.]
Because I feel like it. [A very Kashuu reason.] So tell me what you wanna eat, okay?
[Otherwise Kashuu will take the decision into his own hands and probably overestimate his cooking abilities and end up with something woefully subpar and ruin the holiday.]
Because I feel like it. [A very Kashuu reason.] So tell me what you wanna eat, okay?
[Otherwise Kashuu will take the decision into his own hands and probably overestimate his cooking abilities and end up with something woefully subpar and ruin the holiday.]
[It is a very Kashuu reason... maybe he ate too much chocolate and wants to make something healthy to balance it out? A light dinner sounds pretty nice to him too, actually, so that's not an issue.]
Mm, we haven't had that chicken salad in a while. I know we have at least one bell pepper left, and I don't think we finished the cucumbers... [Man is it a lucky thing that Yamato knows how to cook healthy food on a budget because otherwise it'd just be Easy Mac Central up in here.] And some rice. How does that sound?
Mm, we haven't had that chicken salad in a while. I know we have at least one bell pepper left, and I don't think we finished the cucumbers... [Man is it a lucky thing that Yamato knows how to cook healthy food on a budget because otherwise it'd just be Easy Mac Central up in here.] And some rice. How does that sound?
[At least Yamato doesn't ask questions... Kashuu feels a little less tense accordingly, feeling pretty safe in his escape from awkward situations and feeling like an awful punk.]
Sure, that sounds fine. [And it's actually within his capabilities in addition to being healthy! Amazing.] We can split these strawberries for dessert, too.
[He can't eat all of them...]
Sure, that sounds fine. [And it's actually within his capabilities in addition to being healthy! Amazing.] We can split these strawberries for dessert, too.
[He can't eat all of them...]
[Of course he doesn't ask questions, he's Yamato... half of Kashuu's logic doesn't make sense to him on a daily basis, he's learned to stop wasting time on questions.]
Okay! That sounds nice. [A bright smile--CRISIS AVERTED ON THIS END TOO.] So you got a lot of chocolate today?
Okay! That sounds nice. [A bright smile--CRISIS AVERTED ON THIS END TOO.] So you got a lot of chocolate today?
[At least it helps both of them out in most cases... Mostly Kashuu, but still.
ANYWAY he's definitely glad to move on from that averted crisis. His poor heart can only take so much potential guilt in one day, okay.]
Mm, yeah. You can have some of it, if you want. [He sure isn't getting through this pile on his own?! And it is definitely A Pile... He nods over toward a bag set on the floor next to the kitchen counter, which has boxes and smaller bags sticking out of the top.] You should try one of the pink hearts in that box on top, I think you'll like those.
ANYWAY he's definitely glad to move on from that averted crisis. His poor heart can only take so much potential guilt in one day, okay.]
Mm, yeah. You can have some of it, if you want. [He sure isn't getting through this pile on his own?! And it is definitely A Pile... He nods over toward a bag set on the floor next to the kitchen counter, which has boxes and smaller bags sticking out of the top.] You should try one of the pink hearts in that box on top, I think you'll like those.
[ He takes the bokuto with the same respect, dipping his head briefly, before resting it jauntily on his shoulder. As much as he enjoys swinging a sword around at full throttle, he doesn't mind the more routine side of kendo. The repetition and requisite calm isn't Yato's usual cup of tea, but it's a nice change of pace -- like getting to be a different person for a while. ]
You got it, boss.
[ He assumes chuudan-no-kamae and waits to follow Yamato's lead. ]
You got it, boss.
[ He assumes chuudan-no-kamae and waits to follow Yamato's lead. ]
[It's what he gets for being weak to this face.]
Really? [And over he shuffles to investigate, blissfully unaware that his gift came from this very Pile. He takes the box on top and opens it carefully, though he's definitely not careful about popping the heart in his mouth.
Of course, since he's down here and it's not like he respects Kashuu's privacy anyway, he goes right on ahead rummaging around in the bag, nosing around through all the gifts. It's mostly chocolate and sweets, with a couple cute accessories thrown in, and.
Well.]
--ah?
[It's technically still sweets?
Is he opening the box? He's opening the box.]
Ehh, I didn't know you liked this kind of thing...
Really? [And over he shuffles to investigate, blissfully unaware that his gift came from this very Pile. He takes the box on top and opens it carefully, though he's definitely not careful about popping the heart in his mouth.
Of course, since he's down here and it's not like he respects Kashuu's privacy anyway, he goes right on ahead rummaging around in the bag, nosing around through all the gifts. It's mostly chocolate and sweets, with a couple cute accessories thrown in, and.
Well.]
--ah?
[It's technically still sweets?
Is he opening the box? He's opening the box.]
Ehh, I didn't know you liked this kind of thing...
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