04. sweets; september/october catch-all

[embracethewind]

video;

( despite his serious, unfazed expression before the camera, his eyes certainly reveal more than he intended to show. )

For the time being, I'll take ownership of Amatsu Inn. The married couple Kenshin and Tomoe Himura are no longer in Genessia.

( and that's it. the feed ends there. really not in the mood of saying more about it, knowing that tomoe will go back being... dead. he hopes... she will be happy in her next life... )

action; fayren and amatsu

( souji found himself having more time in his hands than he originally had. ridiculously more free now that he's not a servant. he's never been the main chief of anything: only an assistant teacher, a captain... a follower, owning something overwhelmes him. glad to know he has a kind staff willing to back him on this decision.

here and there, all he wants is to remain distracted from thinking about tomoe, who came to consider a dear friend given her initial distrust of him being from the shinsengumi, and also came to estimate her husband kenshin, a good and very strong talented man with the katana.

at some point during the days, afternoons, evenings or nights, someone might bump into him and his now a little more grown wolf pup, mibu. )

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[cool_skeleton]

THE GREAT PAPYRUS OFFERS HIS CONDOLENCES.

[And yet, he was hoping for a more positive outcome from it all. For him, anyway.]

SO HOW LONG DO YOU THINK THE TIME BEING WILL LAST!?

[He has a much cooler job just waiting for you~]

[embracethewind]

( papyrus sure knows how to change souji's mood without thinking about it. he's quite something~ )

Ah! Papyrus-san. Well, I'm not sure. Perhaps until I find someone suitable for the job.

( he really wants him to be his deputy, right? )

[cool_skeleton]

[Like Okita would not believe. If he gets three, that'll be the high score! Wait, the other Guardians left. Higher score!]

THEN I'LL HELP YOU SEARCH!! WHAT DOES THIS SUITABLE INNKEEPER LOOK LIKE??

[The one he used to know was a rabbit-person, but he hasn't seen any monsters like that lately.]

[embracethewind]

( oh... it sounds, tempting. in a way. )

Well, I'd have to think of the qualifications. For starters, they need to be kind with the staff and quite responsible.

[cool_skeleton]

OF COURSE!!! DO THEY HAVE TO HAVE ACCESS TO THE NETWORK TOO!?

[Cause given half the chance he'll staff it with an NPC before you can say "Deputy".]

[embracethewind]

Ah... yes?

( should they? ;; how efficient, you man-keleton. )

[cool_skeleton]

[Dang; not the answer he wanted. Finding a real person to take over that increasingly lame job will be a harder trick. But he won't give up! Papyrus will be the one who saves Okita from the horror of third-rate careers!]

FIDDLESTICKS! WELL, JUST YOU WAIT, OKITA!! I'LL HAVE YOU OUT OF THAT INSOLENT INN IN NO TIME, OR MY NAME ISN'T THE GREAT PAPYRUS!!!

[Video] I suck and I'm sorry >.<

[valiantdragon]

[He's been meaning to contact Souji for...a while. He keeps getting distracted.

Then this happens.]

I am sorry for your loss.

[Because it sounds like the couple had been friends of his.]

video; my, don't worry for that! XD

[embracethewind]

( actually... souji has been feeling daunted by him, about daenerys. that doesn't mean he thinks any less of him. )

It's alright, Rhaegar-san. Thank you.

( he really appreciates the condolences with a slight bow to the screen before looking at it with kind eyes. )

Have you been well?

<3!

[valiantdragon]

[Because of Souji's initial greeting, and how Daenerys thinks of him, Rhaegar is rather fond of the other man. He doesn't need to know him well to like him.

He smiles gently at the bow.]

Very. I've been meaning to speak with you in private, if not in person. Do you have some time?

<3333! lmao don't let it be an aemon/daemon fight, souji has no dragons XD

[embracethewind]

( oh dear... okay! unfazed, unfazed, unfazed. he's a captain, from the shinsengumi...

...

... 'hijikata-san, if only you were here, sob' )

Yes, we can meet whenever you want.

lol no big dragons!

[valiantdragon]

[Oh so unfazed. He's trying oh so hard not to chuckle at poor Souji.]

Are you in Fayren, then? I would not wish to take you from your new position long if you are busy adjusting.

they will throw the babies at each other, like a chicken fight!

[embracethewind]

( please don't. he wants to keep the little pride he has, heh. the last sentence brings a soft laughter out of him, trying to ease the tension(?) by being jolly. )

I believe the staff can manage without me. Tomoe-san used to let them be as they wanted if they were good workers.

Don't worry.

and be utterly adorable XD

[valiantdragon]

[He won't! Smile, yes, grin a bit, definitely.]

She sounds like quite an efficient worker.

[He nods slightly.]

I'm at the beach not far from the slope up to your Inn, I believe. Shall we meet halfway?

(Action)

[decisiveconquest]

(She comes to visit him - by herself - holding an armful of blooms. Her short hair won't stay behind her ears and thus she has it pinned back with small, silver barrettes. Her dress is far more casual than she would wear in Westeros, but she likes walking along the beaches, so it is probably fitting.)

...Souji?

[embracethewind]

( daenerys will find him at the entrance of the inn talking to an employee and giving him instructions. he's used to giving orders so leading people is nothing new. her voice makes him turn to notice her arrival somewhat surprised to see her so... beautiful. swallowing, he dismisses the employee with a final indication, he leaves, and souji is free to blush at will. )

Daenerys-san, you look... Your hair has grown a bit more, right?

[decisiveconquest]

Mm yes. It likes to curl, so I've been managing it with these clips. (She turns to show him the silver barrette positioned just behind one of her ears.)

I heard about Kenshin and Tomoe. I'm sorry. (She offers him the flowers with a small frown of sympathy.) Are you alright?

[embracethewind]

You arranged your hair quite well.

( even with short hair, she's still beautiful and cute to his eyesight, looking carefully at each of the silver barrettes.

when she gives him the flowers, he offers her a polite bow and a mourning smile. )

I... don't know how I should feel.

[decisiveconquest]

I will have my braids again in time.

(A long time. Daenerys does miss them, but it doesn't matter. She can see he is in pain and she wants to alleviate it.)

Do you have time to take a walk? The fresh air helps me; it might do the same for you.

[embracethewind]

That I know.

( as long as she's happy having them soon. his face lights up a little at the proposal. )

Of course. It would be good. Just wait a moment.

( there's another employee sweeping the entrance and souji entrusts him the bouquet with one of the female receptionists, asking to place it in the most beautiful vase there is. once done, he returns with daenerys ready to follow her wherever she wishes with a sweet smile. )

Where would you like to go?

[Video]

[burnt_offering]

A lot of people left. It sucks. Good luck with the Inn.

[embracethewind]

( aww. how nice of him! souji offers a sad smile. )

It seems they have, yes.

Thank you. I appreciate it! I'm Souji Okita, by the way.

[burnt_offering]

You got enough help, right? That's a big job for anyone, isn't it?

[Ace makes a little bow.] Portgas D. Ace. Good to meet you.

[embracethewind]

Well, the current staff is enough at the moment. Maybe I'll need a second hand to coordinate the servants, cooks and guards.

( as tomoe did herself. he welcomes the bow with one of his own. )

A pleasure to meet you, Portgas-san.

[burnt_offering]

There's always someone lookin' for a job. So if you end up wanting help, you'll find it easy.

[Ace grins, maybe a little sheepishly.]

Just Ace is fine! It's good to meet you too!