[ BUT TSURUMARU JUST GETS... Well, The Look(TM). except The Look looks more tired than usual because Tsurumaru literally ignored what Hijikata just said. ]
No, I--
[ EYES NARROW... and there's yet another sigh. ] A date?
[ STOP HE'S IMMUNE TO THE LOOK... if anything, the look makes him appear, in return, even more enthusiastic. ]
Yeah! Right now.
[ look at him — he's so excited, he's practically sparkling. ]
Is there something wrong with that?
[ aside from the fact that he, you know, completely ignored what hijikata said. but he just really wants to go somewhere with his favorite human, okay!! ]
[ hand to chin. eyes look at The paper work. then back at Tsurumaru.
except, Hijikata noticed the SUDDEN SORENESS in his back - there's actually a small, audible groan. ] I'm not even that old.
[ he... says that under his breath but Tsurumaru probably heard that complaint anyway. but he'll reach over and grab Tsurumaru's wrist to inspect his hand.
bony. but dainty and thin... they're actually really nice hands... so he'll ask one question. ]
You're almost two hundred. Or thirty, but both are pretty old. [ which means that there's more room for back pain, joint pain, everything pain.
so he'll wait for hijikata to finish... what looks to be inspecting his hands, even though tsuru doesn't really get why, and — oh, that's what he wants.
of course he knows how, gosh!! he's old, the sanjous are old, they all need massages. ]
I do.
[ HOWEVER, agreeing so readily would only make him look over-eager to do as hjikata says. what is he? a dog? ...don't answer that.
anyway, he's going to stall a bit, because he's a menace. ] Why? Don't you have a massage chair?
[ who is he? who is the rest of the shinsengumi? what's a shinsengumi? does it taste good? all he knows is that there are gumi swords and that all of them run around in pretty blue haoris (except for nagasone, who runs around in a monochrome one).
but he's just going to sigh and pat the futon next to them, indicating for hijikata to move there. is this what it's like to deal with himself when he's all stubborn and refuses to go anywhere without some kind of snack... ironically, he gets it now. ]
[ Hijikata will take Tsurumaru up on that-- scooting towards the futon and lying down on his stomach. then he'll answer his question. ]
Ah, right... He was the captain of our tenth unit. He actually used a spear to fight, which is a pretty interesting thing to see.
[ he's not really go to comment about how weird Sano can get though. yeah... Sano is just so weird, but he's still a beloved captain. there's that little pang of homesickness, but he'll internally shake it off.
but yes... victory is his! he hasn't had a good massage in months! ]
Edited (i forgot what unit he was im a good vice commander) 2016-06-02 07:28 (UTC)
[ a spear...! but none of the three spears that he knows wear any kind of haori at all, so there's a tiny frown, although it vanishes quickly. ]
I don't know any Shinsengumi spear tsukumogami, though. Just your swords, Okita's, and Nagasone. [ when will sano's spear be implemented? where is he!
in the meantime, he's going to kneel down next to him, before he begins — pressing his fingers against the dips in his back, carefully working out the knots around his shoulderblades in slow, steady motions. he may not be sano, but he is pretty good at this, so he's confident!
he's still going to check, though. ] Is that okay? I'm not hurting you or anything, am I?
Is that so... Huh, I didn't know Kondou-san's sword was one too though...
[ of course, it's pretty easy to recognize that he was talking about a Kotetsu... that's all... Kondou-san ever talks about anyway.
he'll respond with a nod. ]
Yeah, that's good... [ he's already sounding so relax! and maybe a bit sleepy... ] Having your hands massaged by the hands of someone you love is much better than that chair.
Kashuu didn't tell you? [ or horikawa, if he'd felt so inclined to disclose nagasone's existence during his brief stay here.
alright just what the fuck... what the fuck!! now he has a whole bunch of feelings!!! what the fuck is this!!!!!
anyway, that remark earns him a glare, along with a smack — not enough to hurt, but certainly enough for hijikata to notice, because now he feels kind of fuzzy and his face is a little red and he doesn't know what else to do.
but then there's a quiet huff, before he snaps back — ] Don't just say something like that so casually! Geez, that's so embarrassing.
[ don't get him wrong, though... he absolutely liked it and is also absolutely denying how much he liked it. ]
[ HE HIT HIM BECAUSE HE CAN! hit him back, he dares you. with all of his do-m intentions.
but being called innocent and simple... it's almost like an insult! it's only because hijikata is so filthy that it ends up making him look innocent in comparison?
anyway, his hands fly up to his cheeks, covering them while coming up with an excuse on the spot. ]
That's... because I was working so hard, okay? It's not my fault you don't know how to sit up while you're working! Your back's all stiff, too.
[ AAAA WHY IS HIJIKATA LIKE THIS... so he's just going to slowly bury his face in his hands and make this tiny, whining noise until hijikata's done being mean!!!!
but he uncovers his face soon enough — if only to continue with the task at hand, working towards the middle of his back as he speaks. ]
Then, I'll stay with you whenever you're doing paperwork. And if you start slouching, I'll...
[ . . . ]
— push your tea over onto your papers without warning.
[ well, he certainly didn't waste any time in saying no, did he!! but tsuru won't be stopped so easily... if anything, hijikata's refusal only makes him even more obnoxious and stubborn, so he gets up —
and promptly sits down on the center of hijikata's back. ah, did he hear something crack? ]
Will you allow it now?
[ LUCKILY FOR HIJI, he isn't wearing his jacket that weighs twenty pounds on its own... and without it, he's actually kind of light? ]
[ Hijikata definitely makes a weird noise because he LITERALLY DID NOT EXPECT TSURU TO SIT ON HIM???
although, it kind of felt... relieving afterwards! BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN HE'LL FORGIVE TSURU FOR DOING THIS. Hijikata definitely has a grumpy glare on his face (but he can't really glare at Tsurumaru right now). ]
No, I won't.
[ if Hijikata tries to get up will Tsurumaru fall over? well, he's going to try. ]
[ HE'S A CHILD... what did you expect, for him to deal with this in a logical and mature way? that crack to hijikata's back also should be pretty refreshing for him! but tsuru doesn't have time to mention his kind intentions before he's ever-so-gratefully toppled from his comfortable seat.
he lands to the side in a heap, but quickly collects himself back to a sitting position, with a petulant frown on his face.
since sitting on him didn't work (he totally expected it to work, tbh?), he decides to explain himself in a more... direct way. ]
I'm just worried, you know — you spend all day working, and then you come home and still work. If you can't take care of yourself while you overwork yourself, then...
[ he goes silent, but it's a thoughtful silence, meant for hijikata to fill in. ]
[ ugh, Hijikata was enjoying being massaged and sort of pampered... and yet, Tsuru had to sit on him! but once again, Hijikata's weak to being massaged? it feels so good? this is why he misses his Harada.
he'll just lift his arms to stretch quickly, but then he runs a hand through his bang after Tsurumaru falls silent. ]
Then what?
[ ??? ]
This is no different than the schedule I worked with at home.
[ he worked... maybe trained some soldiers... practiced himself... sometimes go on a patrol... keep an eye on his soldiers... come home after a long day to his room... more paperwork...
... you get the point. ]
It's nothing to me, you know.
he's already old and tired... with his little dog cane
[ but you didn't live for very long is what he wants to say, but no.... there won't be any spoiling of history today!
instead, tsuru makes an expression that seems disappointed and sad all at once, still unpleased with hijikata's answer. sure, all that working might've been fine for him back then, but this place is different — and therefore, does he really need to stick to that same, rigorous work routine? ]
That's why I wanted you to go somewhere with me today. I mean... it's not like I can do your work with you, right?
[ since directly admitting something like, "i want to spend more time with you" is really cheesy, right?? there's no way he's doing that??? ]
he hasn't planned to go outside except only to work. with more people in the house he has to make sure everything is in tip top shape? also, it's noisy, so he'd rather stay in his room.
yet -- ]
We haven't gone anywhere in awhile... So, you're probably right...
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[ BUT TSURUMARU JUST GETS... Well, The Look(TM). except The Look looks more tired than usual because Tsurumaru literally ignored what Hijikata just said. ]
No, I--
[ EYES NARROW... and there's yet another sigh. ] A date?
[ pause... ] Right now?
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Yeah! Right now.
[ look at him — he's so excited, he's practically sparkling. ]
Is there something wrong with that?
[ aside from the fact that he, you know, completely ignored what hijikata said. but he just really wants to go somewhere with his favorite human, okay!! ]
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[ hand to chin. eyes look at The paper work. then back at Tsurumaru.
except, Hijikata noticed the SUDDEN SORENESS in his back - there's actually a small, audible groan. ] I'm not even that old.
[ he... says that under his breath but Tsurumaru probably heard that complaint anyway. but he'll reach over and grab Tsurumaru's wrist to inspect his hand.
bony. but dainty and thin... they're actually really nice hands... so he'll ask one question. ]
My back hurts, do you know how to massage?
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so he'll wait for hijikata to finish... what looks to be inspecting his hands, even though tsuru doesn't really get why, and — oh, that's what he wants.
of course he knows how, gosh!! he's old, the sanjous are old, they all need massages. ]
I do.
[ HOWEVER, agreeing so readily would only make him look over-eager to do as hjikata says. what is he? a dog? ...don't answer that.
anyway, he's going to stall a bit, because he's a menace. ] Why? Don't you have a massage chair?
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Harada was really good at it... I like the feeling of hands doing it instead, feels better you know.
[ also he can lie down on his comfy futon and take a nap...
so looking at Tsurumaru - ]
I like walking around when my back hurts. [ BASICALLY NO MASSAGE? HE AIN'T GOIN ANYWHERE! ]
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[ who is he? who is the rest of the shinsengumi? what's a shinsengumi? does it taste good? all he knows is that there are gumi swords and that all of them run around in pretty blue haoris (except for nagasone, who runs around in a monochrome one).
but he's just going to sigh and pat the futon next to them, indicating for hijikata to move there. is this what it's like to deal with himself when he's all stubborn and refuses to go anywhere without some kind of snack... ironically, he gets it now. ]
Here — lie down. It'll be easier that way, right?
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Ah, right... He was the captain of our tenth unit. He actually used a spear to fight, which is a pretty interesting thing to see.
[ he's not really go to comment about how weird Sano can get though. yeah... Sano is just so weird, but he's still a beloved captain. there's that little pang of homesickness, but he'll internally shake it off.
but yes... victory is his! he hasn't had a good massage in months! ]
truly the best vice commander
I don't know any Shinsengumi spear tsukumogami, though. Just your swords, Okita's, and Nagasone. [ when will sano's spear be implemented? where is he!
in the meantime, he's going to kneel down next to him, before he begins — pressing his fingers against the dips in his back, carefully working out the knots around his shoulderblades in slow, steady motions. he may not be sano, but he is pretty good at this, so he's confident!
he's still going to check, though. ] Is that okay? I'm not hurting you or anything, am I?
ugh i try my best
[ of course, it's pretty easy to recognize that he was talking about a Kotetsu... that's all... Kondou-san ever talks about anyway.
he'll respond with a nod. ]
Yeah, that's good... [ he's already sounding so relax! and maybe a bit sleepy... ] Having your hands massaged by the hands of someone you love is much better than that chair.
"sano, leader of the second unit" -hijikata
alright just what the fuck... what the fuck!! now he has a whole bunch of feelings!!! what the fuck is this!!!!!
anyway, that remark earns him a glare, along with a smack — not enough to hurt, but certainly enough for hijikata to notice, because now he feels kind of fuzzy and his face is a little red and he doesn't know what else to do.
but then there's a quiet huff, before he snaps back — ] Don't just say something like that so casually! Geez, that's so embarrassing.
[ don't get him wrong, though... he absolutely liked it and is also absolutely denying how much he liked it. ]
ugh shinpachi? sano? same difference?
AAAAAAA WHY DID HE HAVE TO HIT HIM THIS ISN'T FAIR! ]
Hey now, what was that for? You're far too innocent and simple if you react to such things like that.
[ gosh... he was enjoying his massage too... he tilts his head to the side to get a better look. ]
Your cheeks are red too.
10 bux shinpachi and sano are just the same entity
but being called innocent and simple... it's almost like an insult! it's only because hijikata is so filthy that it ends up making him look innocent in comparison?
anyway, his hands fly up to his cheeks, covering them while coming up with an excuse on the spot. ]
That's... because I was working so hard, okay? It's not my fault you don't know how to sit up while you're working! Your back's all stiff, too.
[ he's not lying about that last part, though. ]
ah yes...nagarada sanopachi...
[ A TEASING SMIRK... HE'S ONTO YOU TSURU...
but he's going to turn his head back to its normal position because looking up at someone while lying down is uncomfortable. ]
Sometimes I just forget about posture when I'm too focused, it happens a lot... ... [ ugh, excuses. ]
i was about to say "who the heck" but then i REALIZED
but he uncovers his face soon enough — if only to continue with the task at hand, working towards the middle of his back as he speaks. ]
Then, I'll stay with you whenever you're doing paperwork. And if you start slouching, I'll...
[ . . . ]
— push your tea over onto your papers without warning.
[ AH YES, BRILLIANT. ]
UGH IM ALUGHING SO HARD
The Threat.
. . . . . .
then, suddenly - while turning his head even more away from Tsuru -... ]
No. I won't allow it.
HECK OFF NERD!!!
and promptly sits down on the center of hijikata's back. ah, did he hear something crack? ]
Will you allow it now?
[ LUCKILY FOR HIJI, he isn't wearing his jacket that weighs twenty pounds on its own... and without it, he's actually kind of light? ]
I HATE THIS WHY
although, it kind of felt... relieving afterwards! BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN HE'LL FORGIVE TSURU FOR DOING THIS. Hijikata definitely has a grumpy glare on his face (but he can't really glare at Tsurumaru right now). ]
No, I won't.
[ if Hijikata tries to get up will Tsurumaru fall over? well, he's going to try. ]
BECAUSE now you have to give your gumis nametags
he lands to the side in a heap, but quickly collects himself back to a sitting position, with a petulant frown on his face.
since sitting on him didn't work (he totally expected it to work, tbh?), he decides to explain himself in a more... direct way. ]
I'm just worried, you know — you spend all day working, and then you come home and still work. If you can't take care of yourself while you overwork yourself, then...
[ he goes silent, but it's a thoughtful silence, meant for hijikata to fill in. ]
hijikatas becoming old and tired and forgetful
he'll just lift his arms to stretch quickly, but then he runs a hand through his bang after Tsurumaru falls silent. ]
Then what?
[ ??? ]
This is no different than the schedule I worked with at home.
[ he worked... maybe trained some soldiers... practiced himself... sometimes go on a patrol... keep an eye on his soldiers... come home after a long day to his room... more paperwork...
... you get the point. ]
It's nothing to me, you know.
he's already old and tired... with his little dog cane
instead, tsuru makes an expression that seems disappointed and sad all at once, still unpleased with hijikata's answer. sure, all that working might've been fine for him back then, but this place is different — and therefore, does he really need to stick to that same, rigorous work routine? ]
That's why I wanted you to go somewhere with me today. I mean... it's not like I can do your work with you, right?
[ since directly admitting something like, "i want to spend more time with you" is really cheesy, right?? there's no way he's doing that??? ]
old and tired, ready for that h akodate nap
[ he has a point...
he hasn't planned to go outside except only to work. with more people in the house he has to make sure everything is in tip top shape? also, it's noisy, so he'd rather stay in his room.
yet -- ]
We haven't gone anywhere in awhile... So, you're probably right...
[ THAT'S A YES. ]
um hakodate is banned
but it's also true that they haven't gone anywhere in a while — especially with how crowded their apartment's become.
anyway, tsuru's quick to take that as a yes, brightening up immediately; it's not everyday that hijikata agrees with what he wants, after all. ]
Is there anywhere you want to go?
YOU CNAT BAN HISTORY
Let's see...
[ he's definitely never been a person that went on casual dates. so picking out a place to go... is a tough thing to choose for him.
but! he'll try his best. ]
The... Park?
(P VOICE) YES I CAN
The park's fine with me.
[ he likes that suggestion! in fact, it's kind of cute — it's not what would come to his mind first, if chosen to pick a date spot, but he likes it!!
also — ] Are we taking Ume along, or will it be just us?
AAAA YOU CAN IGNORE HISTORY IF IT HURTS UR FEELINGS
Hm...
Depends, I guess.
[ a shrug. ] Do you want it to be just us?
[ a pause. . . ]
Now that I think about it, it's almost been a month - hasn't it...
KEEP IGNORING THAT HISTORY FOR THE FEELINGS okita's blade was fixed and perfectly functional
I WANT THIS TO STOP
(post voice) are you kidding me? hijikata died in 1869
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grubby little hands full of dreams and aspirations