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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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[allfortheclan]

I'm not having any. [ It's all yours, Tenka. Go nuts. ]

Were you haunted by a ghost?

[ The Yamainu captain hadn't said either way, though seeing how many people had been affected makes him certain Tenka probably was. ]

[sunshrouded]

Yes, you are. [And even though he's sighing, Tenka's pouring the tea and extending the cup for Shirasu to take.] Remember to bring two cups next time.

[Because there will be a next time and Tenka doesn't take no for an answer? But at the question of the being haunted by a ghost.... Tenka offers a grin and a tilt of his head.]

I'll make you a deal. I don't want to answer any question that you won't answer yourself.

[After all, Shirasu's been keeping things from him lately.]

[allfortheclan]

I suppose I can manage that.

[ So stubborn.

Shirasu steps out into the sunlight and sits seiza across from Tenka. He takes the cup and lets it warm his hands for a moment before drinking from it. ]

Checking for poison? [ Hands the cup back. Sadly, he doubts it. The Yamainu captain would have, but Shirasu doubts that influence has rubbed off. ]

[sunshrouded]

[And as if he reads Shirasu's mind-]

Who do I look like? Sousei?

[But he accepts the cup back and sips it, humming in appreciation. Yeah, definitely different from the tea that either he or Sousei can manage to make. Something about this tastes a lot more like.... well, home.] Nah, I just figured you probably didn't have any before you gave it to me.

[Meanwhile Tenka would totally sneak sips before he delivers tea.... Though now he considers the previous question and nods.]

I was invisible and couldn't touch anyone, but apparently some people could hear me. [ . . . . and he pauses for a moment before adding-] You couldn't, though.

[He tried.]

[allfortheclan]

[ Invisible and unable to make any contact... for someone like Tenka, that does sound like a terrible thing to have happen. Shirasu's expression is sympathetic. ]

The ghost haunting me ruptured my eardrums. I couldn't hear. [ He manuvers his right hand into his lap with his left. ] Yours sounds much worse, however. [ He didn't miss the implication that Tenka encountered him during his incorporeal state. ]

[sunshrouded]

[Tenka frowns in response to that, looking at Shirasu. He figured as much considering that Sousei seemed to be afflicted by the same thing, but to think that luck would be so bad that Shirasu would have the same issue....]

It was pretty bad, you're right. [which is kind of a huge understatement but also-] Did you get into a scuffle or something?

[allfortheclan]

I was pulled into some sort of cellar, toward the end of the week, to fight a demon.

[ Fortunately he could hear then, just had some re-adjustment trouble. And the massive weapon had sliced his arm right down to the bone. ]

I was careless.

[sunshrouded]

[Well, at least Tenka knows exactly what he's talking about.]

Ah... well, that makes the two of us. [He shakes his head faintly but doesn't say more than that.] Glad you're alright though.

[there was no harming that thing - it definitely could've been worse]

[allfortheclan]

[ That it could have been. But his attention sharpens. ]

You were hurt?

[sunshrouded]

... well, you can't really fight something invincible and not get hurt, right?

[Slightly avoiding the question but... well, his answer is pretty clear.]

[allfortheclan]

[ Tenka should easily recognize the look in Shirasu's face as he gives the Kumou brother a slow once-over, looking for any sign of lingering injury. True, he can't do anything to avenge the attack, but it doesn't mean he wouldn't in a heartbeat.

Distantly, he's aware how hypocritical it makes him, but he shoves that thought aside for now. ]

... as long as you're all right now. [ He moves to refill Tenka's cup. Even one-handed, it's perfectly done. Just like always. ]

[sunshrouded]

[Yeah, that's familiar. So familiar that it makes Tenka laugh even as he holds his cup for Shirasu to refill it.]

'course I'm alright! I'm always alright!!

[Ah, he never changes.]