[Appointment Post / Voicemail]

[fierybluebird]

[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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November 15th; action

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

[Looking down at the petting.]

...Is that disappointment?

I can still train, but I will have to think on sparring. I am not used to having to face these things.

November 15th; action

[fierybluebird]

It isn't. Just curiosity. I find it hard to really fight you, eh. I can't bring myself to risk hurting someone I love. Even with Ace, I only act as a wall he can lash out at.

But I can't always guard you, eh? [Though, he's tempted to try.] Will you be all right?

November 15th; action

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't ask Marco to be responsible for such a thing. [He smiles calmly.]

I can protect myself. There is no need to worry about that.

November 15th; action

[fierybluebird]

I don't want you getting hurt.

[Unless you like seeing a phoenix freak out all Marineford style.]

November 15th; action

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

[He makes sure he's facing Marco now, watching him]

I will do my best to prevent such a thing. But Marco must also realize that I would rather be hurt than give up on my way of bushido. I have not lost it. It has simply become more clear to me. And I will continue with it even if the rest of the world refuses to understand.

Re: November 15th; action

[fierybluebird]

[Starts off hesitant and then breaks into a broad grin.]

Aye. [Nods.] I wouldn't have it any other way. You just got stronger is all.

November 15th; action

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

I can assure Marco that's true. Ah, my apologies if I ever worry him in the future... I am not saying I will never do that. [he's clumsy sob]

But I will do my best to prevent it.

November 15th; action

[fierybluebird]

[Leans forward and nuzzles gently.] I trust you.

And I'll do my best to help as well.

November 15th; action

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

[Those words are so warm, he just leans into Marco and stays there. He wants to just stay there. Pause everything and stay with Marco. So much catching up to do, but he knows they'll go about as usual and connect even stronger than before.

But... this sort of comfort is something nice that he's only been able to find with Marco.

Of course he gets lost in this thought and is just silent.]

November 15th; action

[fierybluebird]

[And just like that Marco has to go and ruin it.]

Oh hell, I left your bath. It's probably cold by now! [About to set Japan back on the floor, but changes his mind and picks him up to carry him off to the bathroom.]

November 15th; action

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

[L M A O oh Marco... Japan makes a startled yelp as he clings to Marco.]

T-there is no need to worry so much... [Since he was fine how it was just then...]

November 15th; action

[fierybluebird]

At least I didn't leave it running... [For a second he thought he had.]

November 15th; action

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

...

[Even being carried like this in a completely ruined moment, Japan is just finding Marco completely amazing. He'll just speak softly, leaning his head against him.]

What a nice feeling...

November 15th; action

[fierybluebird]

Eh? [Leans back against. Japan... so cute.] Do you not want your bath? [Because he will just cuddle you forever if need be. Don't underestimate a bird slowly falling into nesting season.]

November 15th; action

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

Ah... I would not want to waste it. [So he'll take it. Still watching Marco, though...]

It is just this nice feeling that I wish I could capture and hold onto.

November 15th; action

[fierybluebird]

Okay. Then I'll marry you.

[So. Freaking deadpan. Just slap him. Really. Jeez.]

November 15th; action

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

W-what?! [BRIGHT RED] D-don't say such serious things like a joke!

November 15th; action

[fierybluebird]

I am serious. I'm easing you into it so that when I ask for real with a ring and everything you won't be as freaked out by the idea. Sort of like when I started telling you I love you. [Nods. Yup, has this way too planned out.]

November 15th; action

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

[He's. So. Red. And he just gets quiet. What...?! Really...?! Now he has to think about this kind of thing?! HE'S NOT SURE IF HE'S READY FOR THIS KIND OF THING, BRB FORGETTING TO BREATHE]

November 15th; action

[fierybluebird]

I lied. I'm just teasing you. Sorry. [Kisses cheek and sets down, wishing he had Ace's fire to warm up the bath without wasting anything.]

November 15th; action

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

...

[Oh. His heart... He's not sure what to think about this. So he just sideglances to the bath.]

...Oh. Ah... thank you. ...For the bath.

November 15th; action

[fierybluebird]

You're welcome. And someday I will marry you and then you can have all the baths from me that you want. [He's terrible.]

November 15th; action

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

[He's already unbuttoning his shirt, and he gives an embarrassed shove at Marco.]

If only there were hot springs...

November 15th; action

[fierybluebird]

Then I could join you?

November 15th; action

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

[He blushes even more at that, but pauses from dealing with his shirt to tip-toe and give Marco a shy kiss.]

...It is more like "Then we would have more room." [Key difference, he's so subtle!! Or at least he thinks he is...]