Fuda #37 [video/action] backdated to the 18th

[idealism]

[Tsuzuki's never quite gotten used to how time works in Luceti. It seems like the years practically run past him. It's not that long since last october. He can still remember how badly Hisoka seemed to feel on this day.

He leaves an elaborate origami bird on the pillow, smoothing down the bed sheets. Happy birthday, partner. Tsuzuki knows he doesn't want any fuss, so he will stay out of Hisoka's way today.

Later, he can be found outside of the temple, testing out his new broom on the autumn leaves. The new place reminds him of home. It goes without saying that he wants to take care of it. There are precious few things left in Luceti that has any trace of home left.

He rests against his broom, looking at the piles of leaves. From looking at them you'd never think they were a lot of work, but his back apparently feels they were.]

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[idealism]

[Tsuzuki, on the other hand, got to see a little of the tornado. The temple isn't as secluded as 25 is. All those leaves didn't stay in piles for long.]

[He ends up coming home because of it, and he's still reeling from it when he enters the door. The house looks intact, at the very least.]

Hisoka! Are you okay?

[cynicism]

[He pauses in the doorway, blinking. Why wouldn't he be okay?]

Yeah... I was just at the lake.

[idealism]

[He tries to catch his breath. It's good that Hisoka's unharmed, at least.]

We should head back to town, see if people are hurt.

[cynicism]

Why would they be?

[But Tsuzuki is being serious, and Hisoka sobers quickly.]

Did something happen?

[idealism]

Do we have a first aid kit?

[He dashes past him to check the bathroom, calling over his shoulder.]

I -- yes! Tornado.

[cynicism]

None of us need it. We'll have to make due.

Is it bad?

[idealism]

[He'd curse if he was the type of person to curse. Oh well, there's no point searching the house for it, then.]

Bad enough. Are you coming with me?

[cynicism]

Of course I am. People could be getting hurt out there.

[idealism]

[He digs into his pocket and hands Hisoka a handful of fuda. Just in case.]

Get your coat then, we're leaving.

[cynicism]

[Hisoka nods, zipping up the coat he'd never taken off.]

Do you think we'll be able to do anything effective? We're not as much help as we ought to be while we're here.

can we handwave the helping part and let them return home?

[idealism]

We won't know until we go.

[And since there's nothing to wait for, he simply walks out the door and waits on the outside.]

Just keep your eyes open.

Sure we can!

[cynicism]

[And then they were heroic but we don't have any other people for this thread so STUFF HAPPENED and they came home.

By then, Hisoka's pale and shivering, enough that he's openly clinging to Tsuzuki as they return home.]

[idealism]

[He should have realized how badly a disaster would affect Hisoka. A crowd of terrified people searching for their loved ones can't be easy when you have empathy.]

[Helping his partner walk through the door, he glances down at the way Hisoka clutches at him and concern starts to make itself known again. He pushes himself too hard.]

Are you sure you're okay?

[cynicism]

[All that terror. It was magnified in the part of town most ravaged. He pulls away as soon as he can manage, stumbling the rest of the way to the couch.]

I told you I'm sure. I'm just nauseous. Stop worrying so much.

[idealism]

[Always so stubborn, even when it's so transparent. :( Tsuzuki runs his fingers through his hair and goes to the kitchen. He returns with what looks like candy, and offers them to Hisoka.] Thanks for coming with me, in any case.

[cynicism]

[He waves a hand at the candy. Sugar never helps anything.]

Of--of course. I wasn't going to let you do it alone. [He's just going to lean over until he's sitting with his head against his knees. Ughhhh people.]

[idealism]

I wouldn't have let you do something like that alone, either.

[Considering how badly Hisoka reacts, maybe next time Tsuzuki ought to be kinder and let him stay at home. He knows that Hisoka would never approve of that, though. And perhaps it's the only way to get better at handling it.]

Here, try one. It's ginger candy. It helps with nausea.