fierybluebird | [Appointment Post / Voicemail]

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[Appointment Post / Voicemail]

[Voice]
Hey, couldn't get to the comm right away, probably out kicking things. Since that doesn't last long, leave me a message and I'll get back to you as fast as I can, eh?

[Text]
Have a haiku.

There was a bluebird
Who was too busy for you
Leave me a message

[ooc: This post is a catch-all for threads that have to happen between posts. Start off with the Date & whether it's text/video in the comment bar and leave the IC message below.]

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[A smile slides onto his face at that mom comment. While normally he might react in embarrassment or surprise, he's grown quite used to Marco's gestures, and it's only... nice. And his smile isn't the most cheerful, but it's warm, and he moves his free hand to brush gently against Marco's face as he turns to look at him more directly. His fingers curl there and Japan gives him a nice, rather passionate kiss before pulling back.]

I know. [He pauses and drops that hand, though stays where he is.]

I still do not believe I deserve such a kind person. Ah... but that does not matter so much, now. Even if I do not deserve it... I enjoy this.

[Marco just grins in amusement at him.]

Bushido, you deserve far better than me, I'm just all I can offer. [Affectionately kisses his cheek.]

But I'm glad you enjoy it at least~

[He just still wishes he could do more =\ In spite of all that. But Japan's assurances that it's a lot help his confidence about it at least. That the little things are noticed and at least they count for enough for now.]

It is nearly the two year mark of my being here. Ah, it took some time for me to realize that, with how much time has actually passed for me, but...

[He moves to sit back a little further in his seat, but up straight, staring at his lap.]

Before, when I would sit in this room and think of home... There was no one to sit beside me.

[Awwww ;; it's so sad. And Marco reflexively moves to tug Japan into his lap, before realizing maybe Japan didn't want that. Oh well, tugging anyway so he can wraps his arms around his shoulders.]

And sometimes it doesn't even seem real that I could still be here? [That's a real question, not so much a guess, though he didn't mean to interrupt Japan's story.]

[It wasn't a story so much of a statement of what's on his mind. And while the tug is surprising, it's not unusual for Marco to do that, and so Japan isn't surprised. He just accepts it.]

Well... If we are like two sakura blossoms who somehow managed to fall together. Two that may separate at a breeze but return in a loop and end up side by side. Two that may, in the end, be together again...

The breezes are still something to consider.

[Tenses at the mention of separation, but lets it go with a relaxing breath, focusing on not being worried about it.]

So you believe me that I'll find a way to your world then?

Well... [He hopes? He trusts...]

I do not wish to believe anything other than that.

[Nips an ear affectionately.] I'll accept that for now.

[Squeezes Japan's hand.] Hey I want you to do me a favor though, eh?

Ah? What is that? [He holds that hand back though.]

If I do wind up leaving before you and one of my brothers shows up I want to leave them a message. You're nakama, and that's really important, so it'd be their job to look after you and vice versa, eh. And that way it'd help them to see a familiar face explaining this world and that it's not too dangerous or anything, and that there are friends here.

Cube and Flandre too. And Hong Kong. Flandre's my niece now and Cube's my little brother, so if anything does happen to me, then it'd fall to them, but that's a help in its own way too. [Nods.] Sort of a living will. Like Pops jacket I'd have you protect until I got back, that sort of thing. And that way even if I come back without remembering something, you can show me the video to jog my memories.

[It makes him sad to think about... But he was sad to begin with, right?]

Like Ace had me set up for him? That sort of message? I have set up something similar for myself... [He pauses and leans back into Marco.]

I would do my best to tell them. Ah, and... tell Marco. I do not wish to lose these memories. [A pause.] So if I am the one who leaves first, Marco must promise similar things. To remind me if I come back without memories... To take care of Taiwan-san and Hong Kong-san.

But mostly I would like for Marco to promise that he will not be too sad while I am not somewhere to help.

[Nods about protecting Taiwan and Hong Kong.] Of course I will.

[But the next part has him as depressed as Japan and he squeezes him tightly, his voice extremely quiet to hold back a tremble.]

That's a very difficult promise, love.

[To not be sad without Japan? It nearly crushed him just the one week, and at the time he had Ace to drink with him. He wouldn't be able to stay in the apartment... but he'd go see Hong Kong just to make sure Hong Kong would make him eat. He closes his eyes and nudges Japan with his head.]

I promise to do my best and check in with someone to keep me from doing anything reckless.

[Argh, why was he so dependent on the people closest to him? It took Whitebeard ordering him for Marco to stay back, even though rushing ahead would have gotten himself killed and wouldn't have done any good. And after that he was able to keep his brothers together but without Shanks... really Marco's not sure what he would have done. Held together for the sake of his brothers right? But he didn't have his brothers here... no, that's not true. He has Cube and Hong Kong. So even here, he will not let himself fall apart, no matter what.]

But you have to promise to be safe then. Even if I'm gone, no dying. Get your chip out while I can take care of it and then don't get hurt. [Squeezes the hug tightly as though letting go means he'll lose Japan.] Promise me to do your best for that.

I promise! S-so Marco should promise as well! [He pulls back from the hug and everything else only to turn and hold up his hand desperately. He's holding his pinkie out expectantly.]

This string will help if a moment like that comes up, won't it?

[Beams instantly. Damn Japan is cute. Especially when agreeing they're bound by fate~ And other such gayness.]

Aye. I promise. [Kisses hard and links his pinkie with Japan's, finally pulling back with a quick rub of their noses together.]

Bound by fate. It's unbreakable. No matter where you are or how long it takes, we'll be together again. I'll make it come true. Just count on me, I've got you covered Bushido.

[This is a comfort. So many things aren't resolved, but he feels relieved. And so he closes his eyes as their noses touch.]

I will wait and endure. [Now he's the house wife I see... but he moves on from that quickly, saying something unusually... spontaneous.]

Can we do something nice?

Always. Or rather anytime you want. Such a thing is always welcome by me.

What have you got in mind?

Ah... I admit I have not thought about that.

[He feels so out of place, suggesting this in the middle of the late afternoon!! And with no real ideas.]

I simply thought "I would like to be with Marco"...

[Fond grin and another nuzzle.]

Anything you want. Flying, video games, if it was closer to sunset I'd say we could take a blanket and go snuggle on the roof and watch the moon rise, eh. Or we can just talk. Or cook.

[Or really Marco has a hundred suggestions. He loves being with Japan and the request just makes him positively giddy. Painting and spring decorations can wait.]

I have a surprising coming up for you, so you must promise to eagerly await that too, since a lot of people are putting in their best efforts too.

Ah, a surprise...?

[He eyes him curiously but lets that slide away, thinking.]

Perhaps it is selfish of me, but I would like to stay here. Ah, that way it is just us. [...] It is nice even just sitting here with Marco.

I am just not sure if I have much to speak of...

Then I'll stay. Just us. [His eyes glow happily. Oh yes, Japan indulging his possessive side? He is very okay with that. And snuggles around Japan a little more.]

Is that a no that secretly means yes or are you truly not wanting to discuss such things at all?

There are other things we can discuss if need be. Or we could take a nap together or I could sit on you in phoenix form so that you know I'm never leaving you. [Though he will still be shedding a bit here and there. Damn spring.]

There are many things I could discuss, but I am not sure where to begin. [And some just don't seem right with this nice mood. He leans into that snuggling.]

How is Marco?

Happier. [Snuggle snuggle snuggle.]

Spring is worrying me. I still don't have a good measuring stick for you know...

Oh and I want to try to get some pots and soil from Dissimulo and see if we can grow potted things. That way it might isolate if it's the soil here or the air. Or germs in the air.

[Oh he's glad. And that sounds nice...]

Growing things is always quite nice. I believe it must be the soil, so... [Wait, he gets an idea and stands up, turning to take Marco by the hand.]

T-though I just said it should be just us, we should go for a quick walk to my store.

Eh? All right...? [Holds his hand and follows along.] It's not like anyone else will be there anyway, right?

Precisely! Ah, Marco wanted to read the doujin, didn't he?

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