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[Headless chicken babysitter #5 heading out to do the rounds and check on all the morons!! Namazuo is on the list because of course he is, after he showed that he has no idea how to survive in the wilderness at all...
So he'll be checking the line of swords who are waiting for repairs first, and if he's not there, he'll try Namazuo's apartment. WHERE CAN THE CATFISH BE FOUND TODAY??]
So he'll be checking the line of swords who are waiting for repairs first, and if he's not there, he'll try Namazuo's apartment. WHERE CAN THE CATFISH BE FOUND TODAY??]
[What the heck he totally survived! He survived water trauma and monster bugs and Yamato, gosh...
He did get damaged, but it's not so bad that he can't wait. So he's in his apartment, content to let Haru take care of the others first. He's slow to answer the door, and even though he's dressed in clean, comfortable clothes, Kashuu will be able to see that he's injured. Still, he smiles, stepping back to let Kashuu in.]
Oh, Kashuu-kun! I wasn't expecting you. [He sounds well enough, despite his wounds. The television is on in the background, and a bowl of grapes sits half-eaten on the table.] Come in, come in. Would you like some tea?
He did get damaged, but it's not so bad that he can't wait. So he's in his apartment, content to let Haru take care of the others first. He's slow to answer the door, and even though he's dressed in clean, comfortable clothes, Kashuu will be able to see that he's injured. Still, he smiles, stepping back to let Kashuu in.]
Oh, Kashuu-kun! I wasn't expecting you. [He sounds well enough, despite his wounds. The television is on in the background, and a bowl of grapes sits half-eaten on the table.] Come in, come in. Would you like some tea?
[The biggest surprise in there is that he managed to survive Yamato, honestly...
BUT!! Kashuu can indeed tell he's still injured and looks a little worried even though he correctly assumes Namazuo isn't too bad off. He's seen some of the swords with heavier damage too and it's pretty rough in the makeshift repair room right now... Haru's got a lot of work to do because SWORDS ARE MORONS. Anyway, shaking his head in response to the question but stepping his way inside.]
That's fine. I drank a bunch of juice before I left to get that bacon taste out of my mouth. [He ate a small piece to appease the android and it destroyed his tongue...] You doing okay?
BUT!! Kashuu can indeed tell he's still injured and looks a little worried even though he correctly assumes Namazuo isn't too bad off. He's seen some of the swords with heavier damage too and it's pretty rough in the makeshift repair room right now... Haru's got a lot of work to do because SWORDS ARE MORONS. Anyway, shaking his head in response to the question but stepping his way inside.]
That's fine. I drank a bunch of juice before I left to get that bacon taste out of my mouth. [He ate a small piece to appease the android and it destroyed his tongue...] You doing okay?
[Is there a "survived Yamato" sticker yet, because if not there should be.
When Namazuo moves to close the door, Kashuu will probably notice that he's limping, just slightly. But he nods anyway--things could definitely be worse. Poor Haru.]
Mmhmm! I ran into a few things-- [as Kashuu well knows...] --but I'm alright.
How about you? [Kashuu looks perfectly fine, but he always does, so Namazuo looks him over with concern anyway.] I'm glad you made it back safely.
When Namazuo moves to close the door, Kashuu will probably notice that he's limping, just slightly. But he nods anyway--things could definitely be worse. Poor Haru.]
Mmhmm! I ran into a few things-- [as Kashuu well knows...] --but I'm alright.
How about you? [Kashuu looks perfectly fine, but he always does, so Namazuo looks him over with concern anyway.] I'm glad you made it back safely.
Geez... Not many of us got lucky out there, huh?
[Even the ones who didn't go leaping into danger like morons weren't air swords, so they got to deal with the whole "literally struggling to breathe" thing. FUN. Anyway, he does indeed notice that Namazuo is limping and eyes his leg a little, but doesn't say anything. He figures if any particular instance of danger was important enough, it would be mentioned.]
Thanks. I didn't really run into as much trouble as most of you guys did, so I'm fine.
[Even the ones who didn't go leaping into danger like morons weren't air swords, so they got to deal with the whole "literally struggling to breathe" thing. FUN. Anyway, he does indeed notice that Namazuo is limping and eyes his leg a little, but doesn't say anything. He figures if any particular instance of danger was important enough, it would be mentioned.]
Thanks. I didn't really run into as much trouble as most of you guys did, so I'm fine.
I don't think anyone did. The strangers I met didn't seem to know much about what was happening either.
[Not that Namazuo did a great job gathering information, seeing as he was busy being a traumatized dingus, but, y'know.
Making his way back inside, he gestures for Kashuu to follow him, since they probably shouldn't hover around the doorway.] That's good... where do you go, after everyone got separated?
[Not that Namazuo did a great job gathering information, seeing as he was busy being a traumatized dingus, but, y'know.
Making his way back inside, he gestures for Kashuu to follow him, since they probably shouldn't hover around the doorway.] That's good... where do you go, after everyone got separated?
[At least he has a better excuse for not collecting info than Kashuu does... His excuse basically boils down to "I was distracted" for various reasons, some significantly better than others.
But yes, he'll follow in, glancing around the area. It's not like this is the first time he's been in the third apartment, especially with Horikawa staying here; it's just sort of habitual to scan a less familiar room.]
Some kinda volcano. [HE SAYS WAY TOO CAVALIERLY.] What about you?
But yes, he'll follow in, glancing around the area. It's not like this is the first time he's been in the third apartment, especially with Horikawa staying here; it's just sort of habitual to scan a less familiar room.]
Some kinda volcano. [HE SAYS WAY TOO CAVALIERLY.] What about you?
[Considering Kashuu's was lucky enough to babysit a bunch of dingus swords, being distracted is honestly a pretty legit excuse...
Unsurprisingly, the apartment is nice and tidy. Between actual mom Horikawa Kardashian and the fact that most of apartment 3's residents don't care much about material things, there's a distinct lack of clutter. There isn't much in the way of decorations, either, but they hadn't exactly had much time before getting dumped in the jungle.
The television shows what appears to be a high school boy acting as a warrior. Reaching for the remote, Namazuo turns the volume down a little before he answers Kashuu's question.]
A river... and then the ocean. [Alas, a fun beach trip it was not.]
Unsurprisingly, the apartment is nice and tidy. Between actual mom Horikawa Kardashian and the fact that most of apartment 3's residents don't care much about material things, there's a distinct lack of clutter. There isn't much in the way of decorations, either, but they hadn't exactly had much time before getting dumped in the jungle.
The television shows what appears to be a high school boy acting as a warrior. Reaching for the remote, Namazuo turns the volume down a little before he answers Kashuu's question.]
A river... and then the ocean. [Alas, a fun beach trip it was not.]
[Kashuu glances over toward the TV too because of course he does, and maybe makes a mental note to ask what the show is later because THIS IS BIZARRE ALREADY and different from the k-dramas that Vietnam has thrown at him...
But!! More importantly, since he's already talked to Mutsu, he isn't quite so lost about all of these shenanigans anymore.]
With Maris, yeah? And Mutsu and Yasusada?
[He wonders how many other swords were there... Their group is bigger than fire already.]
But!! More importantly, since he's already talked to Mutsu, he isn't quite so lost about all of these shenanigans anymore.]
With Maris, yeah? And Mutsu and Yasusada?
[He wonders how many other swords were there... Their group is bigger than fire already.]
[IT'S NOT BIZARRE it's relatable and funny!! Don't judge his television choices, gosh...]
Right. Kousetsu-kun and Horikawa-kun too. [Kashuu got lost on the way to the gumi party, apparently.] Maris-san... didn't talk to us very much.
[That's Namazuo-speak for "he was an unhelpful jerkwad".]
Right. Kousetsu-kun and Horikawa-kun too. [Kashuu got lost on the way to the gumi party, apparently.] Maris-san... didn't talk to us very much.
[That's Namazuo-speak for "he was an unhelpful jerkwad".]
[WHO AMONG THEM IS ENOUGH LIKE THAT FOR IT TO BE RELATABLE!! Also wow he's bummed, why did they party on the beach without him. Rude, honestly...]
Yeah, Ardeo didn't stick around either. [But he likes Ardeo, so he can give him a pass. Maybe he just didn't understand that everyone was in SERIOUS TROUBLE there for a while... He gets it! Spirits don't really understand things like that sometimes.]
Haruji was with my group and so was Sayo, but it sounds like most of us were other places. So far I think you guys had the most.
Yeah, Ardeo didn't stick around either. [But he likes Ardeo, so he can give him a pass. Maybe he just didn't understand that everyone was in SERIOUS TROUBLE there for a while... He gets it! Spirits don't really understand things like that sometimes.]
Haruji was with my group and so was Sayo, but it sounds like most of us were other places. So far I think you guys had the most.
[Because Kashuu was too busy playing with firefox! You can't have everything!]
Oh, that's good to hear. I was worried. [About both of them! But mostly Haru, because his health isn't the greatest.]
It was strange... we had a lot of trouble breathing. Did that happen to you?
Oh, that's good to hear. I was worried. [About both of them! But mostly Haru, because his health isn't the greatest.]
It was strange... we had a lot of trouble breathing. Did that happen to you?
[Where's his beach episode!! When will it happen...]
We made sure he didn't do anything by himself. [Because he kept insisting on that?? LIKE A PUNK?? Honestly, thinking he could go off and look for water in a volcano without at least one sword accompanying him.
His nose wrinkles immediately at that, though. Souji had ended up passing out pretty early on because of the air troubles and he hadn't particularly enjoyed the feeling of his lungs not functioning properly when he shouldn't have had to worry about breathing in the first place.]
Yeah, it did. It happened to everyone else I've talked to so far, too. [He hasn't run into an air sword yet... those rudies.]
We made sure he didn't do anything by himself. [Because he kept insisting on that?? LIKE A PUNK?? Honestly, thinking he could go off and look for water in a volcano without at least one sword accompanying him.
His nose wrinkles immediately at that, though. Souji had ended up passing out pretty early on because of the air troubles and he hadn't particularly enjoyed the feeling of his lungs not functioning properly when he shouldn't have had to worry about breathing in the first place.]
Yeah, it did. It happened to everyone else I've talked to so far, too. [He hasn't run into an air sword yet... those rudies.]
[NO BEACH EPISODE nobody wants to see Kashuu's noodle arms...]
That's good! I'm relieved to know he had you with him. [Haru would never claim to have favorites, of course, but Namazuo's perfectly aware of the close bond he has with his starter swords (and Mikazuki, but, well, that's understandable too). Likewise, though he's not exactly Kashuu's BFF, he knows how much Kashuu cares about Haru too. It's comforting to know their master was in good hands.
It isn't comforting to hear that, though. He frowns, leaning forward to grab the bowl of grapes off the table.] Something that affects these bodies, but not our real ones... I don't like it.
That's good! I'm relieved to know he had you with him. [Haru would never claim to have favorites, of course, but Namazuo's perfectly aware of the close bond he has with his starter swords (and Mikazuki, but, well, that's understandable too). Likewise, though he's not exactly Kashuu's BFF, he knows how much Kashuu cares about Haru too. It's comforting to know their master was in good hands.
It isn't comforting to hear that, though. He frowns, leaning forward to grab the bowl of grapes off the table.] Something that affects these bodies, but not our real ones... I don't like it.
[WOW rude af, he's being buff with Dotanuki okay, his noodle arms can be saved...]
Mm, but I wish there were a few more with us. [Kashuu, normally keen on being The Hero when it comes to impressive Haru and sticking by his side, has already seen once what Cerealia can do to people even when they're surrounded by protectors. If Haru gets hurt one day because he wasn't enough, he'd never be able to forgive himself.]
It's not how things should be. I mean, I know we're like, rescued from the code or whatever... But it's-- something about it isn't right, yeah? It's no good like this.
Mm, but I wish there were a few more with us. [Kashuu, normally keen on being The Hero when it comes to impressive Haru and sticking by his side, has already seen once what Cerealia can do to people even when they're surrounded by protectors. If Haru gets hurt one day because he wasn't enough, he'd never be able to forgive himself.]
It's not how things should be. I mean, I know we're like, rescued from the code or whatever... But it's-- something about it isn't right, yeah? It's no good like this.
Well, we're all safe together again now, right? [Namazuo smiles, offering the bowl to Kashuu. He may not know everything about Kashuu's fears and insecurities, but he does know when to offer reassurance.] We won't let anything happen to master.
...But I agree. [It's a comfort to know he isn't alone in his worries. Kashuu's been here far longer than he has, and if he's worried, then it must be more than paranoia.] Isn't there someone we could speak to about it? Ardeo-san, perhaps? [Since he's apparently way friendlier than Maris, though Namazuo hasn't met him yet.]
...But I agree. [It's a comfort to know he isn't alone in his worries. Kashuu's been here far longer than he has, and if he's worried, then it must be more than paranoia.] Isn't there someone we could speak to about it? Ardeo-san, perhaps? [Since he's apparently way friendlier than Maris, though Namazuo hasn't met him yet.]
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[He takes a grape with a little hum of acknowledgment, since it's a kind thing for Namazuo to do (both offering food and offering reassurance, that is.) It would be nice if he could agree with as much confidence as he'd like to, but the vague response will have to be enough for now.
As for contacting Ardeo:]
I promised to bring him lots of sparkly things, so I could write him a letter the next time I go to visit. I dunno if he'll be able to respond, but it'll be worth a shot, yeah?
[Little does he know Ardeo will appear to say hi BUT WHATEVER.]
As for contacting Ardeo:]
I promised to bring him lots of sparkly things, so I could write him a letter the next time I go to visit. I dunno if he'll be able to respond, but it'll be worth a shot, yeah?
[Little does he know Ardeo will appear to say hi BUT WHATEVER.]
[While Sayo's asking everyone else, he decides to come over and visit. Hey, he's in the area and all, and maybe he can check on the reserved bedroom in that apartment for him and Kousetsu.
Knock, knock. Anyone home? Depending on who's there, he could ask them about their preferred flavours.]
Knock, knock. Anyone home? Depending on who's there, he could ask them about their preferred flavours.]
Coming!
[Whether Sayo can actually hear him or not is debatable, but Namazuo calls out regardless. After a minute or two, the door swings open, and Namazuo pokes his head out curiously.]
Ah, Sayo-kun! What brings you here? [Not that he minds, by any means! He steps back, happy to let Sayo come inside if he wants.] Are you looking for Kousetsu-kun?
[Whether Sayo can actually hear him or not is debatable, but Namazuo calls out regardless. After a minute or two, the door swings open, and Namazuo pokes his head out curiously.]
Ah, Sayo-kun! What brings you here? [Not that he minds, by any means! He steps back, happy to let Sayo come inside if he wants.] Are you looking for Kousetsu-kun?
Hooopefully. He seemed pretty nice, y'know?
[That's just because Kashuu knows how to speak moron so they were on the same page the whole time.]
All of them are pretty detached from people, though. Like... None of 'em really know how to handle humans.
[That's just because Kashuu knows how to speak moron so they were on the same page the whole time.]
All of them are pretty detached from people, though. Like... None of 'em really know how to handle humans.
Really? That's good!
[Namazuo might not be saying that if he knew they were basically Moron 1 and Moron 2, but he doesn't know that, so!]
Mm... I suppose that would make sense, if they haven't spent much time with them. They aren't like us, after all. [They'd spent the majority of their lives wielded by, owned by, or around humans, and even they struggle sometimes. It's no surprise that the element gods are pretty clueless, if they're all newcomers to this planet.]
[Namazuo might not be saying that if he knew they were basically Moron 1 and Moron 2, but he doesn't know that, so!]
Mm... I suppose that would make sense, if they haven't spent much time with them. They aren't like us, after all. [They'd spent the majority of their lives wielded by, owned by, or around humans, and even they struggle sometimes. It's no surprise that the element gods are pretty clueless, if they're all newcomers to this planet.]
[Good, he can preserve his dignity that way...]
Mmhm. I mean, I heard your water guy was pretty rude, but I think most of those spirits just act the way they do 'cause they don't know any better.
[Which is a bold thing to say about elemental spirits BUT IT'S TRUE.]
Mmhm. I mean, I heard your water guy was pretty rude, but I think most of those spirits just act the way they do 'cause they don't know any better.
[Which is a bold thing to say about elemental spirits BUT IT'S TRUE.]
[Does he have any left to preserve though, that's the real question.]
There were two others, right? Have you heard anything about them? [Namazuo would like to see the best in people, sure, but at the same time, he's not afraid to call a spade a spade. Or rather, to call Maris a Butt. And the more practical reason--] It would be good to know who we're dealing with.
There were two others, right? Have you heard anything about them? [Namazuo would like to see the best in people, sure, but at the same time, he's not afraid to call a spade a spade. Or rather, to call Maris a Butt. And the more practical reason--] It would be good to know who we're dealing with.
[SURE... Hiding somewhere, maybe.]
I saw Occidi. I don't really know anything about her, but she had a really intimidating presence and Ardeo said not to make her mad. [It was like standing in front of an Actual God and that was honestly a concerning experience.]
I think the last one's called Caeli? I've never met him either but he came with Maris when that guy flooded the colony.
I saw Occidi. I don't really know anything about her, but she had a really intimidating presence and Ardeo said not to make her mad. [It was like standing in front of an Actual God and that was honestly a concerning experience.]
I think the last one's called Caeli? I've never met him either but he came with Maris when that guy flooded the colony.
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