leggymaru | GENJI BANZAI

[ . . . Hige will let his head rest against Hiza's, quiet even as they stand outside the ballroom.]

... And since it isn't over - we still possess time.

To feel remorse, or whatever your heart holds... we have time for that as well.

[he won't let hizamaru wallow in his sadness, to feel like he's at fault for anything that happened... but that doesn't believe in bottling emotions up entirely either. he's not mikazuki munechika??]

You're so strong, elder brother... [He is prone to crying, but he doesn't cry right now. Not out of sadness or frustration. He'll hold the tears for when his brother forgets his name again.] I wish you had fought it. I wish... you had been there to fight it with me.

We would have won, if we had attacked together.

It called for you this time...

[and it felt as though only one could go to fight it at a time - and yet he'll just hum softly]

I wonder if there is a way for next time, we would both be able to approach - we two are stronger when we are one, aren't we?

[ . . . . ]

It's alright. Even if we stand alone, we are still together.

Perhaps... I would prefer it. But now we have to take care of what has escaped. [He lifts his head, his eyes soft but serious.] Elder brother...

Please be careful now. Please don't go too far from me for too long. I don't want anything to happen to you involving the demon I failed to destroy.

[Ah... Higekiri lets out a soft exhale at that, bordering a laugh - and he'll move just so that he can take Hizamaru's face into his hands gently, and press his lips against his forehead, and then both of his cheeks, his nose.

He hears the concern in Hizamaru's voice - and wants nothing more for it to disappear.]

Okay.

I'll listen, just this once, until you feel better.

We need to slay the demon together, after all.

[The hard edge to his face melts away. He accepts the kisses and then leans his head into Higekiri's own, nuzzling almost with his brow and cheek before stilling. Closing his eyes.

He loves his brother so much...! Wow.]

Thank you, elder brother. [A pause. Quietly:] ...Do you think Dimitri-san would be angry if I slept in the bed with you and Grune-nii for one night?

Eh? Do you wish to sleep with me like a child? How cute...

[he teases - just a little bit, because he's just trying to think of a sincere answer]

Could we try to fit all four of us? Or... if it would not be too difficult for you, we can go to my room for a night.

[that room is going to get so dusty if higekiri never fucking uses it???]

Edited (i missed the tease) 2019-10-20 22:23 (UTC)

Elder brother!

[Despite the everything that happened, his cheeks dust pink, and his face bunches up momentarily. Don't tease him right now...!]

I... don't think I would like to stay there for right now. [Prompto...] I don't know if Dimitri-san would be willing to sleep with us even if he is on one side and Grune-nii is on the other.

If you're beside him, and I'm beside Grune-nii, maybe he will...?

[he has to tease him a little bit?? hige's expression actually seems to relax a little bit, seeing the familiarity of hiza's flustered face]

I'm sure I can convince him.

[dimitri asked hiza to stop giving hige power right in front of his face and then it just got so dangerous]

I think you can. He seems to like you a lot, elder brother.

[Too late. He's giving his brother so much power.

Gently, he presses a kiss to Higekiri's cheek, but then sort of blushes about it again when he pulls away. He's stupid.]

If he doesn't, it's okay. I can sleep beside him so he isn't alone on the floor.

... mm, well, I'm fond of him as well. I think he reminds me of someone.

[between being an earnest good boy that looks at hige like he put the scars in the sky as well as a destructive heir that lashes out violently when cornered, it's the world's worst combination of hizamaru and yoritomo

he's not saying that out loud though.

instead he's going to opt for just returning a kiss to hiza's cheek, like he's matching him affection for affection. he does not blush or pull away because why would he.]

Haha, it's alright. I can stay with you tonight. We will find a way, even if we must sleep in the bath.

[Stooooop, he's supposed to be upset because of what happened to the demon. Lowering his head, he rests his face in the curve of Higekiri's neck. Sometimes, he takes a tumble, but it doesn't feel so bad when Higekiri is there to prop him back up.]

Thank you, elder brother.

[Tomorrow, he'll be rejuvenated and ready to rumble when it comes to the demon.]

[no, he can't be too upset or else higekiri will be upset too. that's just how it works. so for now he's just going to run his fingers through hiza's hair, holding him close as if it'll help put him back together]

You don't need to thank me for something like this, you know?

Your elder brother can be reliable too.

You're always reliable, elder brother... Don't think that you aren't...

[His lips frown against Higekiri's neck. He wants to raise his head so Higekiri knows he's serious, but he doesn't want to get rid of the slender fingers combing his hair.]

Let's work together. I won't lose focus this time. Please tell me if you need me to do anything, okay?

[his idle motions continue, and higekiri just hums thoughtfully at that]

... be careful around... Hm, what's his name? The assassin. He might wish to provoke you, or manipulate you, in order to get a reaction out of me.

Aside from that... I possess a key, if anyone wishes to bring you to one of the locked rooms. You may use it, if you alert me before you go. I intend to purchase a human repair kit this coming week, and if possible, please make contact with... hmm, what's his name? The resurrected with the weed. I do not know him very well, but I visit Chuuya each evening...

[that sure is where he goes each night]

I've learned more of the curse from Nightbeak, Junpei, and Kagachi - but approach the topic carefully if you do. It seemed emotionally troubling for all of them. I also believe... ah, the kitsune spirit and Wukiri are working together in order to try to find more ways to expel demons.

[he'll give hiza his report even as he just embraces him in the hallway]

Tell me what else you might find - but for now, that is what I have gathered.

[Finally, slowly, he lifts his head away from Higekiri's shoulders to watch the brother talk about so much information.

He knew his big brother was smart and talented, just like he told everyone else who never believes him.]

You're amazing, elder brother...

[He means it.]

I had planned to try to reach the resurrected ones... to see if they would give Prompto-san a message for me when he reaches them on the other side. I'll talk to them, elder brother.

Illumi-san...? [There's a look in his eyes, and then he lowers them to the side.] I know you found him funny, but... He is... [He shakes his head, trying to clear his thoughts.] Illumi-san has taught me, but... He wishes to wield me. [His brows furrow.]

Good, good. I think they'd like to hear from you. At the very least, it seems quiet in the spaces that they are. Good for focus, perhaps, but rather lonely.

[he seems just casual as he explains and even when hiza lifts his head, higekiri only tucks some of his hair behind his ear, gentle and thoughtful]

Mm, that sounds like something he'd say. He asked to kiss me, and what type of relationships I like. [it was so cursed but higekiri has no idea] I'm not sure what to make of him, but only be careful. If you need to cut him down, I understand.

[please keep hiza safe above all else, thanks]

[Lonely...? Oh no, Prompto... He doesn't want Prompto to be lonely somewhere...

He opens his mouth, and then he slowly shuts it. For a long moment, he looks like he's debating saying something, like he isn't sure if he should or not.]

Elder brother, should... [An uncertain pause.] Should I not have sex with Illumi-san anymore?

Oh, I don't know. I don't really care about that. He did the fucking coitus with me too, after all.

[he shrugs]

Just don't let him hurt you, or else I might have to care.

[Suddenly, quietly, he releases a breath he didn't know he was holding at all. Thank GOD. He thought he had slipped into trouble, though maybe he technically has anyway.]

Ah. Perhaps we should do the fucking coitus together with him like we did with Dimitri-san just so he doesn't try anything while we're apart. We... don't have to, elder brother, if you would rather not.

Oh.

[He lifts his head.]

Did Junpei-san tell you about his present yet?

Eh? Sure, that's fine. If he needs to do the fucking coitus this week, he can use the both of us.

[ILLUMI JUST GETS BOTH GENJIS?????]

Mm! He did. A box that contained a ring that belonged to someone important to him - I haven't heard of any other gifts such as that.

Mm. I haven't either... Perhaps he is special. I tried to tell him as much, but he wouldn't believe me.

[Reaching up, he cups Higekiri's neck and leans their foreheads together.]

That's all I know for now, elder brother. I'm sorry. Will you stay with me for a while? We can scout for the demon, even if we may not be able to locate it...

[there's just a soft laugh at that]

He is special - we will simply have to find a way to get him to see it.

[but he doesn't mind when hizamaru rests their foreheads together, closing his eyes for a moment. there's still a weight in his chest, uncomfortable at not knowing how to comfort his brother... but if he's willing to claim attention like this, then perhaps there is reason to believe that all will be well.

he turns his face so that he can brush his nose against hizamaru's cheek, almost nuzzling in an attempt at comfort]

Mm. Whatever it is that you wish today, you'll have it. I'll ensure it.

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