neverplaysfair | Game 013 [Voice/Action]

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Game 013 [Voice/Action] - "Triumphant" Return

[ The feed cuts in to the sound of coughing, and a very soft ] dammit [ before Joshua speaks into the journal, his voice somewhat hoarse and higher-pitched than usual. ]

Hanekoma, come get me. [ Mostly he just sounds exhausted. ]

[ Josh is sitting against a tree on the edge of the forest, staring at the mountains off in the distance, his journal in his lap. He looks younger... 10, maybe 12 at the oldest. He's covered in burn marks and bruises, and his clothes are completely ruffled and smattered with blood stains, not to mention a bit oversized due to him not being his usual stature. There's blood-stained bandages on his arms, and more hidden beneath his clothes. In other words, he's in bad shape.

Not to mention shivering. It's cold and snowing, and he's not dressed for the weather. ]

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Alright.

[ But Sanae pauses, and that sharpness brings a new edge of disappointment to his eyes, maybe apology. He'll try to put as much honesty as possible into his voice, here: ]

I won't do it again, Josh. It's not like I enjoy seeing you... hurt.

[ He means 'afraid,' not 'hurt,' and they both know it. ]

Just wanted to touch, see how far it'd healed. Should've warned you. Didn't, because I wanted you to stop touching me like that. But I should've warned you.

"Should have" is a pretty phrase, isn't it? [ But he's relaxing again, his voice slowly losing the edge. It's hard for him to stay too mad at Sanae for very long when he knows this whole thing wasn't entirely intentional. ]

Not one that's worth much. Still seems like I oughtta say it.

[ He move to the edge of the bed, lets his legs hang over the side. Definitely ready to be back on his feet, whether or not he has a reason to be. ]

Sure you'd rather have a kiss than soup and a shower?

[ ...of course, he's not entirely sure Josh is strong enough for a shower. ]

I suppose that depends on who I'm showering with. [ But something in the tone is slightly forced. ]

Alone. [ This is not up for debate. But Hanekoma will gladly fake a smile for the both of them, though not quite back to casual. ] Shower, bath, whichever. And I've got bouillabase.

[ Joshua seems to consider for a moment. ]

A kiss and the soup.

Deal.

[ And he moves forward a bit more slowly than is needed, catches Josh by the shoulder instead of the front of the shirt. ]

[ Smart decision. Joshua waits, a grin on his face, for Sanae to kiss him; he's not initiating this now that he has this chance. ]

[ And, just like at the ball, he'll lean in and barely touch their lips together before trying to draw away. There, you got your kiss. He now does not owe you anything but soup. ]

[ That gets a bit of a pout. ] Sanae, you're a horrible kisser.

[ Griiin. ]

I think I can live with that.

That was hardly even a kiss.

Hey, it counts. You want your soup or what?

Of course.

[ Standing up, then. ]

Feel like hanging out here today? Not sure how much energy you've got back.

[ Really, he just wants to know if Josh can walk. ]

That depends. Will you be taking a shower?

... I was planning to, but I could skip it.

[ plz to not be perving on him in the shower, Joshua. ]

You don't have to.

[ At this point it's more to make him uncomfortable than anything else. Way to scare him off lots of physical contact for a while, Sanae. :| ]

[ MISSION ACCOMPLISHED except oh wait, that was unintentional. But still probably a good thing for Sanae. ]

Nah. I don't think I'm gonna let you scare me outta showering, Josh.

If you insist. Now, you said you'd make me bouillabase?

Comin' right up. And coffee, too, if you want it.

[ Swiping at his hair, buttoning up that shirt the rest of the way, and he'll move for the door. ]

Hmm, sure. Coffee too. [ And Joshua carefully goes to stand. ]

[ Then Sanae will just slip on out of the room. ...and hang back in the hallway for a moment, to see if Josh will be able to manage it. ]

[ And shortly after, Josh appears in the doorway! No mishaps here. ]

Hmm?

[ He shrugs and smiles, and here have a half-truth: ]

Wondered where you were off to.

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[ action ] /cockblocks Joshua forever

[ action ] ... /food coloring

[ action ] THIS. Needs to happen soon.

[ action ] Revenge, served cold... >:3

[ action ] Revenge for Valentine's Day, perhaps?

[ action ] We'll see~

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