[ A lot has happened since they arrived in this place and while he's met a lot of people, he's not sure if he's seen everyone that exists around. The best way to find out is go exploring at the different locations.
Maybe checking out different outfits in one of the shops isn't the way to do that, though. Alas, he's currently sifting through things before holding up a pink dress. ]
I wonder if Kaede would like something like this.
[ His tiger looks curiously at it before sneezing a gold puff and turning into a lion. ]
[It's the tiger-now-lion that gets Kim's attention from elsewhere in the shop, but once his eyes are in that direction, Kotetsu's words register a few moments later.]
Shopping for a family member, I take it?
[It's a little more tactful than making a more specific guess.]
[ Yep, that's the gist of it. He didn't get to see it before everything went down at the end, but seeing it the way it is... He looks a bit dumbstruck. ]
It almost makes you wonder if they're messing with our perception again.
[ It's possible he has a companion lingering somewhere not too far off. Who knows? But either way, Kotetsu does have a moment alone right now where he's sitting down outside in the courtyard, looking out over the plant life.
He really hasn't given himself the time to just sit and relax since they arrived here and it probably shows in his weary features. ]
[Kim's just out here, having a smoke. He's got his notebook open in front of him, but he doesn't seem too glued to it. He looks up and waves with the hand holding the cigarette.]
Yes, it has been. I hope it hasn't been too rough on everyone.
[After the execution, Kotetsu is moved to the solar where Kim patches him up. Once he's done, he steps away and starts slipping his leather gloves back on.]
Once again, you've gotten lucky. You'll make it through this... but believe me, you really don't want to reopen that wound. So be very careful about how much moving around you do.
[Somewhere in town, these two cross paths while exploring. After some words of caution about walking around with his injury, Kim takes a moment to look at the glass scattered on the ground. He bends down for a closer look.]
Where did all of this come from...?
[He wonders, but the moment he touches one of the shards, the two of them experience a memory of a deadly shoot-out.]
[ Once the memory is over, Kotetsu needs a moment to shake himself from a daze. It's jarring, feeling someone else's emotions like this and he needs a moment to ground himself of where they're at. ]
[Kim's standing outside the abandoned mansion, adjusting his glasses as he looks over the exterior. Cecile, a great skua, perches on top of a bench nearby.]
[ It doesn't take him long to finish up what he needs inside the makeshift courtroom, seeing everything with Rin and he's heading out the door. Every inch of him feels tense and angry.
He pauses to look around, as if debating where he plans to go. ]
[Kim's standing a little ways outside already, hands in his pockets, fishing for his lighter. He looks up when Kotetsu lingers nearby, and take a few steps closer, his voice low.]
[Kim returns to the tavern later in the evening. Seeing Kotetsu seemingly attempting to move towards the rooms, he quickly moves in to offer a shoulder.]
[ Maybe Kotetsu came in this direction to get food, maybe he didn't. But at this point he's just sprawled across the dining room table, taking a break. There's a crutch resting against the table and his tiger sprawled out by him. His tiger tail is lazily swishing behind him.
[ A new day, a new week, a new world. And this one has him chilled. Even so, he has managed to get some proper winter clothing on, though he'll probably need to change for new jacket at some point, since the blood on his chest is soaking through already. But it's fine. He's ignoring it completely.
He walks along, still missing half his leg, using a crutch that seems to be infused with the starry type pattern that the Watchers can make, just on the dim side instead. So, it's no longer a short crutch, but one fit to his height.
Finley idly trails at his side, a small chihuahua sized dragon perched on her.
The trio come across a familiar face near the storage area. ]
[That familiar face is... looking pretty bruised at the moment? A lot like it was during Kim's first two weeks here. Anyway, it looks like he's checking out the snowmobiles.]
Mm-hmm. First world we've been in with something like this.
[ When Kotetsu comes across Kim, it looks like he really hasn't slept. Finley paces along with him, tail nervously flicking. The little dragon friend can tell there's something wrong and is fussing around anxiously, too. His current injury doesn't seem to be visible! ]
Hey, Kim... I wanted to check with you about something.
[Okay, that's immediately concerning. Seeing the way Kotetsu looks, Kim is quick to meet him and steer the both of them off to a place with some privacy.]
[Kim's standing by the ice garden, smoking a cigarette and staring out into the distance. It takes him a while to notice Kotetsu nearby. He's almost like a statue that suddenly snaps to life when he realizes and looks over to him. He doesn't find any words right away, and just offers a nod of acknowledgment.]
[ He's at a loss. It's obvious that he's very stricken with sadness and anger, it's like a weight on him. Finley hops along with him, not in her normal tiger form, and she's keeping very close. His little dragon friend isn't riding her today, instead flapping along. It knows there's bad feeling in the air.
He lightly nods at Kim, not even knowing what to say. ]
[Well, it's after the trial and Kim's out smoking in the Ice Garden. He's sitting on a bench (an ice bench? yeah sure.) with his notebook open in front of him, looking over some things.
He looks up when he notices Kotetsu's there, too.]
[ Everything feels so familiar and yet so different for him. It's a strange feeling. As he's passing by one of the shops, he pauses as he sees a familiar face inside. Guess window shopping pays sometimes.
Letting himself into the music store, he nods at the greeting from the clerk and heads over in Kim's direction. ]
[It's early on Thursday, and Kim's offered to drive Kotetsu to... wherever! It was probably kind of obvious that Kim just wants to get as much use out of this car as he can this week. It's a cozy, nice car. Cecile is seated as a loaf on the dash.]
[ Finley has taken up the spot in the backseat comfortably. There was zero reason to turn down the offer. Sometimes it's nice to just go for a drive without concern. ]
[ After everything settles down a little and Kim has gotten healed, Kotetsu is going to help the man out and make sure he's steady along the way. So, yes, feel free to lean as much as needed, Kim. ]
I'm glad everyone was ready for you guys to get back.
[He sure is leaning! Kim managed to get a little strength back while lying down and getting healed, but his face is still dangerously pale. This man was definitely in no position to turn down some help getting home.]
Mhm. Not exactly how I was expecting, but I'll take it.
[Hey Kotetsu, Kim's out in the park, smoking a cigarette with his one hand. He's still wearing his black bomber jacket, identical to his orange one save for the colour. Seeing Kotetsu, he gives a small wave with the cig.]
Good evening.
[All in all, he seems pretty calm, despite everything that happened today.]
[ Kotetsu gives a small wave back to Kim as he approaches now. He looks a lot better than he had during the trial itself. Not to full spirits, but better than how he'd been in the trial. ]
[ It should be pretty obvious where he went with Sholmes leading him off from the execution site immediately. He needed to get away from that crowd at large. But he isn't against a familiar face stopping by his apartment and when Kim knocks(?) the door is opened for him. ]
...Hey.
[ He still looks rough around the edges, but at least a little more stable. It's something. ]
[ At some point, Kotetsu wandered away from the meeting to go find somewhere to think on his own. In wandering aimlessly, he finds himself at the tree that stands out. Peering up at it. It's so strange being here. So close to the end. ]
[The one-armed lieutenant is here, having a cigarette out by the tree. He exhales a cloud of smoke while looking out at the wilderness, then glances at Kotetsu.]
[ After all the happy reunions, he stands off to the side, collecting all his thoughts. Slowly catching his metaphorical breath. One hand runs through his hair and when he sees Kim, he nods in his direction in greeting. ]
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[week 0 ; tuesday]
Maybe checking out different outfits in one of the shops isn't the way to do that, though. Alas, he's currently sifting through things before holding up a pink dress. ]
I wonder if Kaede would like something like this.
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Shopping for a family member, I take it?
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... I was led to believe there was a copious amount of blood back here. And everywhere, in the building. [He looks around. There isn't.]
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It almost makes you wonder if they're messing with our perception again.
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I hope you've had a chance to deal with... personal matters. Do you have time now?
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Busy day.
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Yes, it has been. I hope it hasn't been too rough on everyone.
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Once again, you've gotten lucky. You'll make it through this... but believe me, you really don't want to reopen that wound. So be very careful about how much moving around you do.
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Hopefully I get the choice to listen to your rest orders this time.
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Where did all of this come from...?
[He wonders, but the moment he touches one of the shards, the two of them experience a memory of a deadly shoot-out.]
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That...
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Week 2, Saturday
How's it going?
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Still digesting what happened. How about you?
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Week 3, Monday
Looks like this place is abandoned.
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Can't get inside?
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He pauses to look around, as if debating where he plans to go. ]
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... Are you all right?
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Think you might give it a go?
[ His tiger ears are peeking out of his cap, tail lazily swishing behind him. He and Finley make quite the pair. ]
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[A small smile. Kim's got a pair of dark feline ears and hopefully some goggle straps for his glasses? How do megane-furries function.]
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Going to your room?
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Tried to do it on my own. Didn't quite work.
[ There's a little uncertainty, but he reaches out take the shoulder offered. Finley remains in her rabbit form, seeming a bit timid, as well. ]
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[week 4 ; saturday ; post-trial]
Things happen so much!! ]
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Have you eaten?
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He walks along, still missing half his leg, using a crutch that seems to be infused with the starry type pattern that the Watchers can make, just on the dim side instead. So, it's no longer a short crutch, but one fit to his height.
Finley idly trails at his side, a small chihuahua sized dragon perched on her.
The trio come across a familiar face near the storage area. ]
Find anything of interest?
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Mm-hmm. First world we've been in with something like this.
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Hey, Kim... I wanted to check with you about something.
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Of course. What is it?
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Week 5, Saturday
He looks up when he notices Kotetsu's there, too.]
Want to sit?
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Sure, I couldn't turn you down.
[ Finley is close to him. Dragon friend is nowhere to be found right now. Left home for the trial. ]
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Letting himself into the music store, he nods at the greeting from the clerk and heads over in Kim's direction. ]
Finding anything you like?
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Yes.
[...]
I mean...
[He didn't mean to say yes.]
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By the way... I have a task I need to deal with.
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What do you need help with?
[ He's certainly curious. ]
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I'm glad everyone was ready for you guys to get back.
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Mhm. Not exactly how I was expecting, but I'll take it.
[Surprise Nero smooch.]
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Good evening.
[All in all, he seems pretty calm, despite everything that happened today.]
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...Hey.
[ He still looks rough around the edges, but at least a little more stable. It's something. ]
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[He just mirrors the greeting.]
I just wanted to see how you're doing. You don't have to talk about what happened if you don't want to, but...
[But Kim's here for him, either way.]
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It's nice to see more truths out in the open.
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One hell of a day, wasn't it?
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[Kim lights a cigarette. At least he's got two hands to do it with this time, though one is wearing a glove while the left hand is bare.]
I still can't believe it seems to have worked. Almost like a miracle.
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