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[shui]

[ Souza has Jian Yi (of course) to thank for this message. It says only that it's from the alias "Poet", and there's no spoken words. It's just ... a song.

Played on a lute, it's a happy, upbeat tune that's meant to calm its listener and bring them cheer. There's a certain magical quality to it that heightens the spirits a bit, though who knows if a sword is immune to that or not! It lasts for two or three minutes before the chords simmer off and the feed just ends.

Souza just received a song-o-gram! ]

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[thriceunified]

[Of course.

Though this is definitely one of the better things to come of Jian Yi's meddling, he thinks, as he listens to the song played for him. It's... nice. And whether the magical effects really did work for a sword or not was unclear, but he does smile just a bit at the tune.

He'll be saving the message, too, before sending a response to this mysterious 'poet'.]

Ah-... thank you, for this... I... feel as though I should apologize for... that boy's meddling... Hopefully this was no trouble for you...

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[shui]

[ Shui thinks about not answering, about leaving the song and its intentions pure. But the social butterfly still alive in him somewhere prevents him from staying silent. Souza was kind enough to answer his song, after all! ]

Ah... really, it was no trouble.

[ his voice is quiet, but he seems to chuckle after a moment. ]

He seems... like a nice boy ... to want to make you happy.

[ And it's good to have someone care like that, even if their attempts aren't always wanted. Shui has been in Jian Yi's shoes, he can't help but cheer him on a little. ]

[mayora13]

Oi.

Let me borrow your sword.

[thriceunified]

[...doki.]

Ah-... what for?

[mayora13]

To fight, why the hell else would I ask?

[thriceunified]

To fight... what...?

[Especially here????]

[mayora13]

It's just a practice match.

I'm not the only one trying to stay in shape.

[thriceunified]

What... about your sword?

[He's not saying no, he's just confused??]

[mayora13]

The other guy doesn't have one, so I'm lending him mine.

[Normally he'd be annoyed with all the questions, but he's asking for trust as much as he's asking for property, so the inquisitiveness is understandable.]

[thriceunified]

Oh...

[That... made sense, he supposed, even if it would make more sense to loan him to the other guy.

But perhaps it didn't feel as strange for humans to use a different sword.]

Alright...

[mayora13]

[Using a different sword would be a handicap - but the other man would be facing the same restriction regardless. It's only fair.

And this is his idea, so if anything goes awry with the borrowed blade, it should be his fault.]

I'll be over soon.

[And he will, very promptly, be knocking at Souza's door.]

[thriceunified]

[Point.

If anything goes wrong with the borrowed blade, Hijikata would have to answer to more than just Souza, but... well. He could find that out if it came to it.

He'll answer the knock at the door quickly enough, sword in hand already.

Though he was... slightly less quick to hand it over. It felt wrong, almost, but he'd agreed...]

Ah- forgive me... but... how long will you be keeping it?

[He probably sounds way too nervous for the occasion, but. He's used to being kept for years, so. You know. Reasonable suspicion.]

[mayora13]

[Hijikata waits with one hand in his pocket, hips forward in casual - yet somehow impatient - posture. He's offering his other hand forward, palm up and waiting for the weight of blade and scabbard.]

Mmn? A day or two.

[He catches the nerves - but if Souza doesn't specify then he won't pry.]

[thriceunified]

[A day or two.

That would be... fine. Probably.

So he hands him the sword and nods slightly.]

Take care of m-... it...

[mayora13]

[He takes the blade and lets his hand fall, tucking it into his belt alongside his own.]

I will.

Does it need attention?

[thriceunified]

Ah-... no... unless you believe it to.

[Everyone has different preferences for everything, after all.

At least he'll know if Hijikata does anything??]

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[thriceunified]

Still... thank you...

[It really had been a nice gesture! He didn't even know him, and he'd still done such a thing...

Perhaps he simply wasn't used to such kindness.]

Ah-... he does... even if his efforts are a bit... misplaced.

[Really. A network post?]

[mayora13]

I'll give it a look.

[He turns, taking one step to leave, and then pauses.]

Anything else I should know?

[thriceunified]

No... Ah- unless there's... anything else you want to know...

[mayora13]

[A pause, trying to decide if that statement is ominous or not.

But he can't figure out any strange implications, so he drops it.] Nah.

[Turns away to leave-] Thanks.

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[shui]

You ... are welcome...

[ He's glad tahe song was appreciated either way. It's always nice to have an approving audience, no matter how small. ]

Yes...perhaps...did he go too far? I hope you're not too overwhelmed by the attention.

[ Because surely he's not the only one who followed through with Jian Yi's suggestions. ]

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[thriceunified]

He... did go too far, but...

[And there's a sigh at even just remembering the post and how big and ridiculous it got, all over... him.]

I am not overwhelmed... at least not yet...

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[shui]

I see...

[ He smiles a little, even if it can't be seen. Poor boy...he was just trying to help and he went and did unnecessary things. ]

That is good. I'm sure...he'd understand.... if you told him enough is enough.

text; sent at like 3am

[ourdays]

ive been awake for an hour trying to convince myself that this pee can wait until morning
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