( OPEN ) MAY CATCH ALL

[cranekin]

WHO: Tsurumaru and you
WHAT: Sword lore, revisiting an old home, holidays, and shenanigans
WHERE: around Kyoto & Tokyo
WHEN: May
WARNINGS: N/A for now


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catch-all for the month, open to using tdm prompts, setting up starters, etc.
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[the_fourteenth]

What was that?

[Come on, you're in no shape do be doing anything, Tsuru. Unless he resists, Raidou is taking his hand, with the aim of starting on healing and leading him back to the Everlight wing.]

Let's go. You'll feel much better if you just relax, alright?

[cranekin]

(It's kind of funny how the instant Raidou grabs his hands, Tsurumaru seems to relax.)

I don't need to be healed...

(So save your energy, he thinks.)

Just holding hands is enough.

[the_fourteenth]

Eh? Really?

[What an odd request.]

But you look very pale. Really, it's no trouble.

Do you want to go to your room? Or... were you headed somewhere?

[cranekin]

(Shaking his head,)

I can't explain... I just wanted to find someone to be with.

[the_fourteenth]

I... see. [He doesn't.] Do you, um, do you want me to sit with you somewhere? If it'll make you feel better, I don't mind.

[One of their rooms? The common area? Whatever Tsurumaru is comfortable with.]

[cranekin]

We can sit.

(He isn't really picky about where now that he has someone with him. Some of his spirit is even beginning to return because he reaches out to pat Raidou on the cheek which also makes him feel better,)

You shouldn't stay up too late, though, Raidou-kun. If you're tired, I can take care of myself.

(Questionable.)

[the_fourteenth]

Alright. Let's get you to your room then.

[Because he really thinks you need to be lying down, bud. He'll start leading them back.

Tsurumaru's concern only get him a soft smile and shake of the head.]

Don't worry about me, worry about yourself right now. I was just up late studying again, that's all.

[cranekin]

(Raidou leads the way.. and Tsuru holds onto his hand the entire time, keeping close. It's kind of childish, really, but then again, Tsurumaru has always been on the whimsical side...)

Then tell me what you were studying. I want to know.

[the_fourteenth]

[Before he got to Neo Tokyo, Raidou avoided touching others unnecessarily. Always the cold and distant summoner, always on the job. Funny how quickly things change, when there have been so many kind hands reaching out to him since he arrived here.]

Ah, for my shinto courses. The exams cover general subjects as well as religion, so I have a lot to catch up on.

[It's pretty much like starting university classes. A bit overwhelming, but this is Raidou. He welcomes a challenge.]

Are you sure I can't get you some tea?

[cranekin]

How studious.

(And he shakes his head,)

Being with you is enough.

(What is this sudden directness......)

[the_fourteenth]

I try to be.

[That latter statement is a bit disarming. Raidou stops for a moment and blinks at him as he opens the door to Tsurumaru's room. After a moment he gives him a smile.]

If that makes you feel better, then I'm glad to help.

[cranekin]

(He's just in a mood right now, okay. Without any warning... he'll hug Raidou and assuming he has his hat on, he'll just smoosh it down a bit over his eyes and then pat him on the back,)

You're a good boy, Raidou-kun. It makes me excited to see what kind of person you'll become.

[the_fourteenth]

[His hat is on pretty much any time he leaves his room, so indeed the hat is pulled suddenly down and he's being embraced. His face is definitely reddening underneath that brim.]

Um.

[He really doesn't know what to say. Tsurumaru wasn't the most predictable of people, sure, but this is definitely unexpected. Have an awkward pat on the back in return.]

Th-thank you.

[cranekin]

(He looks so cute like this... it makes him want to pinch his cheeks too. Instead, he'll just pat his cheek,)

No. Thank you, Raidou-kun, for taking care of me tonight.

[the_fourteenth]

[Raidou only smiles sheepishly, gently taking Tsuru by the wrist and leads him towards his bed. C'mon, grandpa.]

There's no need to thank me. I know what their procedures can be like. They seem to affect everyone differently. But I do know that rest is the best option.

[cranekin]

(Ah, he knows that they don't have much longer and so he tries to enjoy the last moments of this as long as he can. Turning his wrist ever so slightly, long fingers reaching to hold his hand instead,)

Yes, but don't tell anyone you saw me like this. I might die.

(From embarrassment. He's very proud, after all.)

If I have trouble sleeping, can I call you again?

[the_fourteenth]

I won't. Your secret is safe with me. [He grins a little, and gives that hand a supportive squeeze.]

[He nods.] Of course. I'm just down the hall, after all. Just text me, or knock on my door. Alright?