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I probably would've caught you if you didn't land on your feet.

[PROBABLY??? But Tenka seems pretty relaxed -- even as he manages to lean out of the way as the masseusebot tries to grab at him with its remaining arm. Annoyed, it tries to pull the same move as it did on Kashuu -- aka trying to aim for a pressure point in Tenka's arm to leave him immobile.

Except that it's Tenka's left arm.

. . . . he snorts.]

Bad luck! My turn.

[And with a grin, he's winding up his right arm so that he can knock the masseusebot right off its feet with a punch now that it's not holding Kashuu anymore.]

Ha! You're welcome....!

[Probably.

But he didn't have to catch him, at least! And the robot is... well. It's definitely taken care of now. That punch packed such a wallop that there are actually some sparks showering from a few torn wires around the robot's shoulder and neck joins. Kashuu will just delicately step around that, bye robot... As he walks, he experimentally starts to wiggle his fingers, nose wrinkling at the unpleasant tingling sensation.]

Human bodies are a real pain sometimes. [SAYS THE PERSON WHO DOESN'T EVEN HAVE A REAL ONE.

But, more importantly!!]

Thanks for that. [Ah, there's his gratitude... And then:] I meant to stop over and check on you guys a lot earlier, but everyone got super sick and gross and snotty everywhere all of a sudden. You came back when Sousei did, right?

[And... and he's in an even worse state than Sousei, apparently. LORD.]

[Bye robot, indeed. Tenka's just going to be rolling his right shoulder then -- it's been a while since he's had to fight but it's good to know that he isn't completely out of luck when it comes to defending himself and other people. Even if he's not as absurdly strong as he used to be....

Also for the record, Sousei is the most stable person on the planet. Everyone is in a worse state than Sousei. All the time.]

Tell me about it, Kashuu-kun. But hey, the feeling will come back in a little bit!

[The irony of that coming from Tenka....]

But yeah, Sousei and I showed back up here together. I fell under the weather for a while too but well, can't exactly let myself stay down when things are happening out here!

[What a hero.]

[Why does Sousei have to be so damn stable, geez! Making the rest of them look bad... Either way, he makes an irritated sound at that - but considering Tenka's in a wheelchair and all, he doesn't miss the potential irony.]

...He told me a little bit about what happened. [About where they were and what they were doing, that is, which is why the annoyed expression fades into something softly contemplative for a second.] I know that you guys are both really strong and stuff, but don't forget that you have a whole army to rely on here, o-kay?

[Which makes it sound like he's talking on a strictly physical level, but he's not at all. Whatever crazy bullshit they went through sounded like A Struggle™, so he wants Tenka to know he has some support.]

Anyway, if you're still sick, you shouldn't be out here punching around robots.

Just the sniffles -- it's nothing bad.

[And he does sniff. But honestly, he can't really just lay in bed when the city's in chaos. Occasionally he'll stop to take a breather but.... really, if there are people in danger, Tenka can't sit still. What he wants to go back to is the other stuff. So Sousei told Kashuu, huh?

That must've been a lot of information -- and Tenka's not even sure which parts exactly Kashuu knows about. But there's one thing that he has to say first:]

Hey. Thanks for being there for Sousei.

Still! Don't push yourself too hard or whatever.

[What kind of moron tsuntsuns about someone not resting up enough... This one, apparently?!

But he actually looks a little surprised at the thanks, and there's a beat of silence that follows, almost like he doesn't know how to respond. He does, though. He responds in the same embarrassingly, sappily honest way that he always does when topics like this are brought up...]

That guy's totally the kind of person who'd pass out 'cause he worked out for too long if no one was there to tell him to stop, right? But he's a good person and I like him a lot, so I wanna do what I can to make sure he does okay. Um - but all of that stuff was first brought up when those books were making everyone crazy, so. [IT WAS KIND OF AN ACCIDENT. No need to thank him...]

[Yeah..... yeah no promises on the not pushing himself thing. Tenkas gotta Tenka.

Still though, Tenka's going to chuckle a bit. What a cute cashew.]

He's even more easy-going now in case you haven't talked to him since then. I don't think he minds. And since he trusts you, I trust you too. [Just giving trust out like candy, as per usual.] But you're right on all counts. Sousei....

[He pauses, as if trying to find the words. They've been partners for over a decade now. Typically Tenka's descriptions of Sousei are either insulting af or gay af but he opts for something else.]

He needs more people to trust. I'm really glad that he has you.

[When will this pineapple slow his roll...]

I talked to him a little before things started getting all crazy again. [And he did indeed notice that he seemed more easy-going, though he'd been more focused on the various My Home Is Insane truthbombs that were being dropped at the time. That said, it's a pretty big compliment in Kashuu's book to be trusted! He's the same way, anyway... He trusts too easily and it's going to get his ass killed again one day, but for now, he feels like he's put his chips into a good pool.

THAT'S EMBARRASSING, THOUGH-- Ugh!! Tenka. Tenka.]

Yeah, well— it's not like I'd be sticking around if he wasn't a good person. [Ah, it's casual tsunmode now... But he really is touched, so:] ...But he is, and you are, so I'll be sure to stick around as long as I can, okay? And I'll do my best.

[To continue being trustworthy, to not let either of them down, to return any support where it's needed. That's what a proper friend does, after all.]

[Tenka can't be stopped.

That said..... it's nice, Tenka thinks. He and Sousei have been in this crazy world for six months and they've kept a lot of things to themselves. For one reason or another, they were never really able to talk about what happened in their home. The Orochi was a secret and it related far too much to Tenka's own health issues, which he was never really able to come to terms with. Finally now that they're back and all the messy business is over with, they can talk about all this with the people they've come to trust.

He's glad that Kashuu is one of those people.]

Just don't think that you've gotta go at it all on your own, okay? If you ever need anything, it's a two way street. Sousei and I want to be here for you too -- he'll just take forever to say it like that, so I'll say it for him.

He totally does seem like the kind of guy who'd take a thousand years to say stuff like that.

[This said with a laugh, light and bright despite their current circumstances. It's nice to hear things like that; he's always striving to be dependable, trustworthy, there for the people he considers precious. And the offer in return - that's something he wouldn't have ever imagined himself receiving even a year ago. Being (something close to) human has brought a lot of unprecedented things along with it. Some are bad, but he's coming to the conclusion that he'd take the bad any day in order to keep the good that it brings, too.]

Hey - thanks a lot, Tenka. It's kinda scary here sometimes, right? [Something he wouldn't normally admit, but being incredibly honest seems like the natural path here.] But it feels a lot better with my comrades and my master and all of the friends I've made here, so thank you.

[...BUT THAT'S ENOUGH OF THAT. Kashuu has plenty of time to be a gross ball of sap later, but for now:] A-ny-way! We should probably get outta here. Which way are you heading? I'm just out scouting, so I'll go with you, okay?

[Sousei doesn't say nice things to Tenka and they've been ~~gay for each other~~ ~~married~~ partners since they were little.... the waiting time for Sousei to actually have feelings is so, so long.

That said all the sap is getting dispelled as Kashuu brings on another subject and Tenka just laughs.]

Scouting? Sure, I was pretty much doing the same thing myself -- you sure you're up to it though? Seems like that bot earlier got you good! It'll just make Haru-kun worry more if you're not up to your full strength when you're running around.

[worried about everyone AS PER USUAL]

[Ah, the ballad of the emotionally constipated... Kashuu knows how that goes, at least.

But gosh, what's this concern!! Not that Tenka is wrong or anything; Haru is the biggest worrywart, even if it's totally unfounded at times. Like now! Kashuu raises a hand to his chest, which is puffed out a little in some semi-indignant display of ruffled pride.]

Of course I am! I'm super sturdy, see? It would take waaay more than that to knock down even a little of my strength. [HE'LL FIGHT TWENTY ROBOTS.] So let's get going already!

[oh no it's like an annoyed bird with rufled feathers... puff your chest out more, little bird.

Tenka's just laughing though, perfectly amused. Well, it does seem like he's got feeling back in both of his arms (thAT MAKES ONE OF THEM) and that already make him more able-bodied than Tenka (the jokes keep coming).]

Bahahahaha!! Alright, alright, then hop onto the chair because I don't know if you'll be able to keep up otherwise.

[Don't make him, he totally will.

WOW THOUGH LOOK AT THESE CHEAP-SHOT BRACKET COMMENTS OUT TO RUIN TENKA'S LIFE. Kashuu gives him a bit of a look at that...]

Eh? Are you saying I look slow? I'm one of the fastest swords in my class, you know. [POINTEDLY. He's in the top three when it comes to uchigatana!! He's very proud of that, unlike his scouting skills - though he's also in the top ranks for that, too?!

More importantly, he's not sure if there's a way he can share this chair with Tenka and still look cool!! (And more more importantly, he's not sure if it'll be comfortable for Tenka either, really.)]

[so all Tenka manages to hear from that is..... a bunch of fighting words

He turns to Kashuu and quirks a brow, a grin already spreading across his face. Yeah it's a bit of a dark time but leave it to this moron to find things to be excited about like a kid on Christmas.]

Yeah?

You wanna race then, Kashuu-kun?

Are you seriously challenging me to a race in the middle of like, a ghost apocalypse?

[SERIOUSLY, TENKA!! ...But Kashuu is also a moron, so after a brief pause:]

I mean, since it's a challenge, I'm not gonna say no.

Maybe if we race then we'll find people who need our help faster.

[is that how he's going to justify it...............]

Alright -- you ready then?!

[Apparently that justification is good enough for Kashuu, who shifts like he's getting ready to set off on a jog at any second...]

Ready whenever you are! Just say the word and I guess we can figure out what to do next when you catch up.

[Good thing that he's shifting because the next thing you know, Tenka's barking out--]

The word!!!

[-- like the little shit that he is and is set on racing off down the street, carelessly into the ghost apocalypse. As one does. That said, he's cracking up in laughter even as he goes and given the fact that he's had time to get used to his wheelchair over the past year, he's definitely rather speedy as he takes off.]

[A TRUE LITTLE SHIT. He'll probably be able to hear Kashuu screeching behind him as he nyooms into the sunset, an indignant:]

Do things the right way, dammit—!!

[But he's also 100% used to dealing with Tenka-like personality types... SO OFF HE GOES. He really is a fast shit, especially impressive considering the heels he manages to treat like flats, but obviously he's not going to be able to beat someone on wheels who's been practicing for a year.]

[AND THAT'S TENKA JUST CACKLING, DESPITE EVERYTHING. at least after the first zoom off into the distance he actually lets up a little bit, not pushing his wheelchair forward anymore as he instead looks over his shoulder with a grin.]

Uwooooh! You are pretty speedy, Kashuu-kun! Nice, nice!!

[BUT "PRETTY SPEEDY" ISN'T GOING TO WIN HIM THIS RACE, TENKA!! He's a stubborn shit so he's still booking it even when it comes clear that his ass is dead in the water...]

I said I was! Did you think I was lying?!

[Though, Tenka will probably notice that despite ALL THE EFFORT he's exerting, he's not out of breath or anything. #swords]

[Good job on being a stubborn shit, Kashuu!! Tenka approves - nicely done!

Still though, he's cracking up even as he keeps his wheelchair going. Did they ever set an end point for their stupid race?!]

You never know! I get why they call you one of the fastest now though - you'd probably be faster than me if I wasn't on wheels!!

But I bet my littlest brother could still give you a run for your money, bahaha!!

[doting aniki... shut the fuck up.....]

[THE STUBBORN SHIT ALLIANCE. They sure... didn't do that extremely important part of setting up a race, though. SURE DIDN'T. But that's just fine, since Kashuu can keep going like the energizer bunny.]

Geez—! If he's small, probably!! All the tantou are really fast, too—

[Kashuu just applies video game mechanics to the real world because that's how things Are where he comes from. NORMAL.]

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