agleam | pc catchall for jiji.

Yeah.

[he leans over and whispers conspiratorially, as if porridge is not sleeping and also could understand them if he were awake]

Between you and me, he's got a pretty big appetite, so I'm glad the restaurant has magically appearing food.

[this is so funny

mikazuki will whisper in the same tones]

How fortunate that is. We also have a number of chefs among us, so I shall hope that we will be able to answer his stomach.

[the tone will continue once more]

Just make sure not to spoil him! I'm the one who has to take him home after this!

[it just keeps going]

Ha ha ha, my thoughts exactly about Tsurumaru Kuninaga.

[i will just note when he stops whispering for no reason]

Oh - right, he mentioned you were from the same group to start with... You two are close, then?

[jiji will only stop when rupert stops]

Oh, I suppose. We are lovers, though we tried to break up yesterday.

[he's stopping immediately because he's suddenly excited]

—Oh, you guys are together? That's great! I'm happy for you two.

[please hold until he takes in the second part of that sentence]

Wait, you tried to - oh. Um. Well, that makes the congratulations a little awkward. Why...?

[ . . . like he's trying to remember the wording]

We... were already on the precipice at the summer camp... And then... 'the stress of the situation became too much'.

I believe I am meant to find solace in the arms of another... or so it went.

It sounds like an awful lot of work...

[they were

trying to break up for the meme]

An awful lot of work...?

[math lady meme]

I, um. I'm gonna be honest, I don't think I get it!

Ha ha ha, I do not either. But Tsurumaru Kuninaga enjoys his play, and so I do my best to entertain him.

[he doesn't do it very well though,]

But your congratulations are appreciated. I do love him.

—Oh! Oh, it was a joke. That's a relief.

[the awkwardness fades somewhat.]

Did you meet back there, or did you know each other beforehand?

[ . . . he seems thoughtful]

Yes, and yes.

[ . . . ]

Tsurumaru Kuninaga is also a sword. We two were forged long ago... and even before our spirts were made manifest, our paths had crossed. In that way, we have met before - and met again for the first time in the village.

[soulmates!]

Wow...

[very romantic! he smiles.]

Just like it was meant to be, huh? I like it.

Mm. I do, too.

[oh so fondly]

I still know little on the matters of love despite how others have attempted to teach, but I rather imagine it would look different for us regardless.

Well, if it works for the two of you and nobody's getting hurt, that's what's most important.

Fufu, thank you for your understanding, Rupert.

Might you possess a - how did Nana Daiba say it? A 'special someone'?

[he pauses for a long moment, before he nods.]

I do, yeah. His name's Amir. He's actually... who I came here for.

[ah... mikazuki's expression turns more serious at that.]

... I see. You must miss him dearly.

Will you tell me more about him?

I do.

[that's immediate and sincere. it takes him a moment to continue, something both warm and a little hollow in his voice.]

He... He's an amazing person. Really brave, really strong. He can be a little standoffish, but just because he isn't that outgoing doesn't mean he doesn't care about other people. Everything he's done is to try and keep the people around him safe.

[ . . . this is a baby.

mikazuki's expression softens as he listens, and he will reach out to let his hand rest atop rupert's head again. truly just like a grandfather.]

... I can hear the love you have for him. Thank you for sharing a piece of something so important to you with me.

We will have to ensure his safety, and reunite you soon.

...Thank you.

[it comes out a little rough, but he does sound honestly grateful.]

I - can't lose him. I refuse to let that happen.

[ . . . he nods at that.]

... I understand your sentiment. Perhaps more than you know.

So you will not lose him. Love has been enough to change the course of history, after all.

[that makes him pause again, expression tightening for a variety of different reasons, but... he does nod and smile, even if it's a little forced.]

Yeah. I really hope that's the case again.

[ . . . ? ]

Is something the matter?

[after a moment:]

Sorry, I don't mean to sound like a broken record, but - I'd prefer not to talk about it. Maybe some other time?

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