[ Now that they're able to wander a bit more, Kotetsu is finding himself wandering out toward the trees. He's not entering the forest, but he's putting his hand over his eyes to peer off at the hills that look really appealing.
He's debating if this exploration is a good idea or a bad idea. Either way... ]
The scenery is pretty beautiful, isn't it?
[ While he knows he doesn't need to talk directly to Finley, it makes him feel a bit better saying things out loud, even if if he doesn't get a verbal response from her in return. ]
Everything here kinda falls into the category of “pretty but ominous”.
[ wow finley your voice is so deep and also actually present all of a sudden— oh no, it’s just yuri. he’s here too, i guess. ]
… But the daemons don’t seem to be freaking out about the forest in the same way they did the edge of the fog the other day, so maybe that’s a good sign?
[ by this point, he's probably looking better? maybe? at least he's not in pain quite like he was. but his eyes do follow the soup and as if on the smell of it, his stomach makes a growl. hm. ]
[ well, someone doesn't seem like he's going to be staying in bed, but he is, at the very least, taking it slow and easy. he doesn't want to get yelled at too much... (too late.)
currently, he's sitting on one of the banks, probably getting his ass wet. he's staring at a shard deep in thought, turning it over in his hand. ]
[ well, yuri is dressed appropriately for the heat, at least, his hair pulled back into a high ponytail. he's over by the oasis, just straight up sticking his feet in the water.
[ this fool is still in his normal outfit, vest and all, which probably doesn't help with the heat one bit. but he comes over to check out the oasis. ]
[ as kotetsu wanders around, he seems like a taught string, about ready to snap at any given moment. for the most part, he is keeping to himself and not actually approaching anyone. he'll talk if he's approached first, but he's not as open right now.
finley is currently in her lion form, really on edge. ]
[ ... well, pravda is walking pretty close to yuri in wolf form. her ears go down a little when she sees finley, but she moves closer despite the on edge way they both seem to be acting. ]
[ finding himself in the library, kotetsu stops in front of the grand door with angel decorations. he can't help the irritated look on his face. his tiger tail flicks behind him, syncing perfectly with finley. he also sports a pair of tiger ears now. ]
[ hey kotetsu, hope you're not too hungover, because yuri is glancing around and making sure no one's nearby before grabbing his arm and dragging him behind the tavern where it's quieter. ]
So, are you alright with Xie Lian knowing or do you want to keep this between relevant parties?
[ he glances at him out of the corner of his eye, giving a half shrug. he's got a small dragon currently perched on finley's back and his crutch looks like it has a starry patterning to it - akin to the watchers' powers, but much more dim. ]
[ A bit after the trial, he's wandering around the hotel without much of a goal in mind. He bumps into Yuri after a bit of walking around and gives him a vague little salute. ]
[ Home away from home? Well... Kind of. Kind of not. But being in the star circle really strikes a cord for him. All the shops, the food, the people bustling around. He can't help but find a spot to sit on one of the benches.
He takes in all the noises and sights and can't help the smile on his face. ]
[ Some while after the trial, Kotetsu's wandering around. Maybe a bit aimlessly, but possibly looking for things relating to his duties. One can never rest.
He looks vaguely better than he had at the trial, but certainly not completely fine. When he sees Yuri, he doesn't say anything. Not after what happened in there. So, he'll wait to see what Yuri does first. ]
[ that's cool, he's exhausted, too. so he's going to come and flop down next to yuri and smack him in the chest, very lightly, with the back of his hand. ]
That was one hell of a trip.
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He's debating if this exploration is a good idea or a bad idea. Either way... ]
The scenery is pretty beautiful, isn't it?
[ While he knows he doesn't need to talk directly to Finley, it makes him feel a bit better saying things out loud, even if if he doesn't get a verbal response from her in return. ]
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so by the time he runs into yuri on the way back to the hotel, he's starting to feel it. but this doesn't mean he won't stop to wave at yuri. ]
How're you doing after that whole scene?
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w0, sunday post execution
Hey.
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Hey back.
[ that shakes him out of his thoughts a little and he nods at yuri ]
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So. What the fuck?
[ he's going what looks like... soup? there's soup here. it's definitely made of everything canned but it's food, if he wants it. ]
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Which part?
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currently, he's sitting on one of the banks, probably getting his ass wet. he's staring at a shard deep in thought, turning it over in his hand. ]
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Penny for your thoughts?
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w2, friday
I still didn't get myself spear-stabbed so I'm not going to take any criticism.
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Fair enough. But I can still ask what happened to you.
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That was something.
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time to be cool. ]
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[ this fool is still in his normal outfit, vest and all, which probably doesn't help with the heat one bit. but he comes over to check out the oasis. ]
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Any sign of them?
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Not a trace. I hate it.
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finley is currently in her lion form, really on edge. ]
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You look like you want to punch something.
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[week 4, monday]
I shouldn't be surprised.
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[ hi it's yuri ]
Angels!
It's like having some really crap stalker, huh?
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w4, wednesday
So, are you alright with Xie Lian knowing or do you want to keep this between relevant parties?
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Uh. What...?
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What're you thinking about?
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Doing okay there?
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Me? Yeah, great.
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[week 5 ; saturday ; post-trial]
What do you say after something like that?
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[ hello there. ]
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You didn't hurt yourself today, did you?
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[ his hands are very red looking though, from all that impact. ]
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He takes in all the noises and sights and can't help the smile on his face. ]
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well.
overwhelmed isn’t really the word. lost? that could be it. like he’s still sort of processing everything that’s happening around him bit by bit. ]
Is this normal…?
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He looks vaguely better than he had at the trial, but certainly not completely fine. When he sees Yuri, he doesn't say anything. Not after what happened in there. So, he'll wait to see what Yuri does first. ]
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he bonks him on the shoulder, lightly. ]
You look a little less pulled in seven directions at once.
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hoo boy.
what a day.
incidentally, there's a piece of red string tied around his finger? it's probably fine. ]
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That was one hell of a trip.
[ me almost typing finley flopping down next to them and then i remembered and felt a punch in the gut. ]
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