[Thank god, let's not right now. But he looks kind of irritated.]
Who knows. Could be that they sent it just to fuck with me. [You start sleeping around and get a nice reminder for your troubles.] ...it's definitely mine. I bought it for someone else, but I didn't have it on me when we got here.
[Recognition blooms on his face.] Oh! Junpei-san! It's... yours? You received it from home?! [Now he's sort of rushing up to Junpei's side to get a better look at the ring.
Be careful with it. It's...really important. [He'll hand it over if Hizamaru wants to look.] I'm not sure what I would've done to earn a reward. That's where I'm getting stuck.
Someone might've looted my pockets before I woke up. That's the last place it was before we arrived here.
[Cupping his hands together, he lets Junpei put it in his palms, and he holds it as tenderly as if it were a baby bird. He doesn't even try to put it in one hand and use his other to pick it up and look at it.
He just... brings his hands up closer to his face.]
It's very beautiful, Junpei-san. [He offers it back with both hands.] Please keep it safe. You've received something nice from home. Perhaps it means it isn't difficult to return.
[Or it means they're holding its owner somewhere hostage but he's not saying that. He'll take the ring carefully, slipping it into his pocket.]
It could mean that. [...] If you have time, I'd like to ask for your help. Talk to people here, see if anyone else starts receiving stuff from home that they didn't have before. I'd like if people didn't know it was me asking or know what I have, but...if we can find a source, that would be a good start to finding a way out.
[Don't kill his optimism with your cynicism, depression percy.]
Okay. I haven't heard of anyone receiving any gifts except you, Junpei-san... or if someone went to the gift shop, but... I'll see if anyone says anything.
...I do, too. It's really important to me. [Do swords know about engagements and marriages? He doesn't know, so.] It belongs to someone I need to get home to. So I'll just have to keep it until then.
[They don't, but please don't give them any fucking ideas. They run wild with everything.]
We'll help you get back. They'll be glad for you to return it. [He smiles gently. This is so sweet of Junpei! He loves it. Humans being soft.] Please try not to worry too much. I know the situation isn't... acceptable, but you should take care of yourself, too.
[Given that Hizamaru just told him he slept for six tokens including with a clownfucker twice, absolutely not. No sword marriage. But...Hizamaru continues to be a very sweet and considerate sword and it's very hard to remain stoic or even necessarily sad around him.]
...I hope so. [He misses his fiancee a bit too much.] I'm taking care of myself as well as anyone else here. [But maybe we could all stand to do better. At the questions though, he tilts his head.]
Is that what you've been doing lately? [He assumes "the baths" are the hot tubs.]
[He offers Junpei a small smile and a nod. The baths are definitely the hot tubs.]
Yes, it's very relaxing. The aquarium is nice. I've never seen anything like it before. The casino is strange, too. I enjoy getting to learn about different things humans do to have fun.
Have you been doing this with anything, Junpei-san?
It's been a long time since I've had time to do stuff like this. [Also casinos are currently a trauma point so while he'll go there for alcohol and to talk to people he avoids it otherwise.] But there's a lot of people on this ship who're still learning, so it's been interesting to see what they're finding out.
[...there's a frown.] You really think I should relax? [It's not quite what Hizamaru said, but he can read between the lines.]
Yes. You've been working very hard, Junpei-san. [He just smiles at the man again?] Sometimes, it's good to take a break so you can begin again.
I've been learning that, too. I wish I was as carefree as elder brother... He's always laughing and enjoying himself. I'm trying to be more like him by relaxing.
[...] I'll think about it. We've got a lot to do still.
[But he listens to what Hiza says about Hige, tilting his head quietly.] Higekiri does seem like someone who's able to enjoy himself, but he's still learning, too. I think as long as you're around people you're comfortable with...I dunno. Maybe it's easier to be like that.
Elder brother is like that with everyone. He's really amazing that way.
[He glances down. It doesn't look like he's upset at all really; his face is... longing, or dreamy. A little self-deprecating.]
I'll get better, and I'll be that amazing, too. But you should still relax sometimes, Junpei-san. If you need someone to sit in the baths with you, I'll do it.
For what it's worth, you're already amazing in your own way. And I think your brother knows that. [Why does he keep giving pep talks, god.] You have time to grow...it'll be fine.
[...but. Hah.] I appreciate the offer, but...I have someone I have to go see and some stuff to do. [...but oh.] Listen to my voice later. I've got something in the works for everyone.
The crest of both cheeks color gently, and he lowers his eyes almost bashfully. He can't help the very faint smile that twitches the corners of his mouth.]
Thank you, Junpei-san. [He looks up again.] A surprise? Okay. I'll listen for you.
I'll come see you. [He doesn't understand there is anything wrong with this? Clearly, Junpei just wants to see him about the surprise.] I'm not sure...
I may return to my room to see if elder brother is there. I haven't seen him in a while, [read: an hour maybe] and I would like to take him to the store with the clothing.
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Who knows. Could be that they sent it just to fuck with me. [You start sleeping around and get a nice reminder for your troubles.] ...it's definitely mine. I bought it for someone else, but I didn't have it on me when we got here.
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It's from Junpei's world, so he wants to see!]
Did you do something good to earn a reward?
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Be careful with it. It's...really important. [He'll hand it over if Hizamaru wants to look.] I'm not sure what I would've done to earn a reward. That's where I'm getting stuck.
Someone might've looted my pockets before I woke up. That's the last place it was before we arrived here.
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He just... brings his hands up closer to his face.]
It's very beautiful, Junpei-san. [He offers it back with both hands.] Please keep it safe. You've received something nice from home. Perhaps it means it isn't difficult to return.
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It could mean that. [...] If you have time, I'd like to ask for your help. Talk to people here, see if anyone else starts receiving stuff from home that they didn't have before. I'd like if people didn't know it was me asking or know what I have, but...if we can find a source, that would be a good start to finding a way out.
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Okay. I haven't heard of anyone receiving any gifts except you, Junpei-san... or if someone went to the gift shop, but... I'll see if anyone says anything.
Perhaps it was only you, Junpei-san?
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...if it was, then why me? That's why I want to see if it happens next week to someone else, too.
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But you have now, though, Junpei-san. I'm happy you have something from home.
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...I do, too. It's really important to me. [Do swords know about engagements and marriages? He doesn't know, so.] It belongs to someone I need to get home to. So I'll just have to keep it until then.
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We'll help you get back. They'll be glad for you to return it. [He smiles gently. This is so sweet of Junpei! He loves it. Humans being soft.] Please try not to worry too much. I know the situation isn't... acceptable, but you should take care of yourself, too.
[A pause, thoughtful.]
Do you want to go eat? Or soak in the baths?
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...I hope so. [He misses his fiancee a bit too much.] I'm taking care of myself as well as anyone else here. [But maybe we could all stand to do better. At the questions though, he tilts his head.]
Is that what you've been doing lately? [He assumes "the baths" are the hot tubs.]
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Yes, it's very relaxing. The aquarium is nice. I've never seen anything like it before. The casino is strange, too. I enjoy getting to learn about different things humans do to have fun.
Have you been doing this with anything, Junpei-san?
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It's been a long time since I've had time to do stuff like this. [Also casinos are currently a trauma point so while he'll go there for alcohol and to talk to people he avoids it otherwise.] But there's a lot of people on this ship who're still learning, so it's been interesting to see what they're finding out.
[...there's a frown.] You really think I should relax? [It's not quite what Hizamaru said, but he can read between the lines.]
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I've been learning that, too. I wish I was as carefree as elder brother... He's always laughing and enjoying himself. I'm trying to be more like him by relaxing.
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[But he listens to what Hiza says about Hige, tilting his head quietly.] Higekiri does seem like someone who's able to enjoy himself, but he's still learning, too. I think as long as you're around people you're comfortable with...I dunno. Maybe it's easier to be like that.
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[He glances down. It doesn't look like he's upset at all really; his face is... longing, or dreamy. A little self-deprecating.]
I'll get better, and I'll be that amazing, too. But you should still relax sometimes, Junpei-san. If you need someone to sit in the baths with you, I'll do it.
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[...but. Hah.] I appreciate the offer, but...I have someone I have to go see and some stuff to do. [...but oh.] Listen to my voice later. I've got something in the works for everyone.
[Smashcut to the party.]
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The crest of both cheeks color gently, and he lowers his eyes almost bashfully. He can't help the very faint smile that twitches the corners of his mouth.]
Thank you, Junpei-san. [He looks up again.] A surprise? Okay. I'll listen for you.
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Good. I want to make sure I see you tonight. [MAYBE PHRASE IT BETTER.] What're you going to do now?
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I may return to my room to see if elder brother is there. I haven't seen him in a while, [read: an hour maybe] and I would like to take him to the store with the clothing.
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Probably not a bad plan. Make sure he didn't wander too far or anything. Let me know if you find anything interesting okay?
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I will see you later tonight.
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Likewise. See you tonight. [Ganba, puppy sword.]