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[sunshrouded]

Is this how it works? Ha! Got it!

Hey, this is the equivalent of getting in touch with the mighty Kumou Tenka - yours truly - if I'm otherwise busy. Tell me what you need and I'll get back to you as soon as possible! Talk to you soon.

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[souredsweet]

[what's that sound off in the distance?? oh, it's an organ gently playing a funeral dirge for Tenka's inevitable demise...

Kaoru's expression shifts from minute surprise (because that's a lot of faith from someone who believes the world rests in his family) to a quiet and peaceful sort of contemplation. This guy... He really doesn't have much of a filter at all, does he?]

If someone is family to Tenka-san, who has treated me so well, then I would consider them family, too. I would be willing to do whatever I can, if it would help them and you. [The smile that follows is a little softer than usual, maybe a little warmer.

...And then, gently teasing:] Besides, I can't imagine that grey hair would suit you. It would be best if you avoid fretting yourself into old age so soon.

[sunshrouded]

[GUH-]

Don't even joke, Kaoru-chan!! I'm only 24! I'm not even as old as Sousei - he's the grandpa between the two of us, okay?!

[well that serious aura got shattered fast]

[souredsweet]

Oh, my... Are you certain you aren't just saying that because he's so stern? [Is Sousei actually the older one out of the two of them?? Kaoru doesn't seem to believe it...]

I didn't know that you were 24, either.

[SIDE-EYES... It's hard to tell if this is meant in a "are you pretending to be younger than you are" way or a "24 is pretty old" way, but clearly Kaoru is just teasing, right!!]

[sunshrouded]

[HA.....?! THE TEASING!! The teasing is a surprise and from the betrayed look on Tenka's face, it looks like he's getting more and more distressed about it.]

24 is still young - I've got plenty of time left ahead of me!!

[uh-huh]

Kaoru-chan, you can't be so mean....!

[souredsweet]

[OH NO now Kaoru's laughing... But it's a gentle sort of laugh, and even though there's a clear ring of amusement, the expression present is also vaguely apologetic.

Only vaguely, though.]

Ah, please forgive me... With a reaction like that, I couldn't help myself. [It's 90% because Kaoru is going stircrazy after like 5 back to back months of keeping up with constant politeness...]

You're only a few years older than I am, so you're right. That is fairly young.

[sunshrouded]

[ . . . . and he snorts faintly at that, shaking his head fondly.]

Yeah! It is!

[But anyway-]

S'fine though.... You've got a mean streak sometimes too, huh? Guess it happens even to the best of us....

[stop implying that you think kaoru is the best, tenka, gOD]

[souredsweet]

[no please keep implying that kaoru is the best, he gets a kick out of it eVERY SINGLE TIME. Pretty much literally, that shit's hilarious okay.]

I try not to tease, but Tenka-san made it a little too easy.

[hAH... really though, how could anyone resist teasing someone who wears a bigass target. He seems to remember something after that super charming statement though, offering another smile and nodding toward the door.]

Ah— regardless, I shouldn't take up more of your time than I have.

[sunshrouded]

[Ah- That much manages to get Tenka to tilt his head, curious.]

You're gonna go already, Kaoru-chan? You should stay! Stick around! Have dinner with me and Sousei!!

[tenka no]

[souredsweet]

[tenka yes

Except Kaoru will also be on the "tenka no" wagon this time, politely raising a hand.]

I appreciate the offer, but I would hate to impose. Another time, perhaps?