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Fuda # 27 | D:

[ooc: this is happening after a very gory fight that's going to require that they take some time healing up.]

[locked to the best of Tsuzuki's ability - hackable]

He's going to be okay. He has to.

Why isn't he responding?

~~I wish~~

~~Tatsumi would know what to do. I wish we were home.~~

[/locked]

[Later in the same day, Tsuzuki does some groceries. Just because he has to take care of Hisoka and Draco at home doesn't mean he can avoid those chores. He studies his note seriously, wondering where he can find olive oil and cheese. If anyone wants to run into him, now is the chance.]

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[Monarches are allowed to act spoiled once in a while. Besides, the lap is comfy. He curls his small paws around Hisoka's wrist.]

[This is going to haunt his nightmares for a long time. It was preventable. If he had followed his gut feeling, Hisoka wouldn't have been forced to face enemies alone. Tsuzuki forces himself not to cry.]

What am I supposed to do, Cake?

[The kitten's ears perk up at what he's come to understand as one of the many names people use to say 'you there! Cat! Pay attention over here.' He gives Tsuzuki an expectant stare, blinking twice before yawning. Is there about to be food? Perhaps some play?]

[Tsuzuki scratches him behind his ears. He takes a deep breath, trying not to reveal how devastating this really is. Since he can't reach Hisoka, he lifts the kitten up and hugs it.]

Sorry, I don't have any food.

[He sits down next to Hisoka, hoping for some kind of miracle. Maybe if he just keeps talking to him, he'll figure out how to wake up.]

Do you want me to read you a book? I know you like books.

[The hugging is acceptable! Cake endures it, and starts chewing lightly on Tsuzuki's shirt while he's here.]

[Book? What is 'book'. Hisoka neither confirms nor denies what Tsuzuki wants to do, looking as absent and dead-eyed as ever.]

[He picks up the closest book, which is a fairy tale book. How it ended up in their home, he will never know.]

I hope you don't mind. This looks really nice.

[He tickles Cake, wriggling his finger in a way that signals that he wants to play.]

Your taste in books is probably a little more refined than this, but... Once upon a time...

[It probably landed there after Hisoka was researching the last experiment. He'd reasoned that it was the only way to figure out how to get the fin off. If nothing else, Hisoka's a very good audience for the story? He doesn't interrupt in the slightest.]

[But OH MAN THERE'S TICKLING. He's going to catch that tickly little finger! By leaping on it! Did he catch it??]

[He did indeed catch it! And although it stings to have tiny claws dig into his finger, Tsuzuki takes it in good stride and tries to continue the game.]

[But he soon gives it up, letting Cake nom on his finger for now. He turns to Hisoka, a fond look in his eyes.]

Can you blink if I understand me?

[VICTORY! Cake grips the finger and traps it in both his front paws, kicking his hind paws at it.]

[If Tsuzuki waits long enough, Hisoka will eventually blink... But it's a natural, eye-moistening action, with no relation to the question asked.]

[Tsuzuki twitches his fingers as if it's a bug that's trying to get away. Kitten antics are so cute, so he wants to encourage it.]
Good boy, Cake. You're making your mom proud.

[He does wait until he sees the blink, but he doesn't fool himself. It takes too long. With a shivery sigh, he wipes his own eyes, before he takes Hisoka's hand.]

I should have gotten there earlier. I'm so sorry, Hisoka.

[OH NO YOU DON'T, FINGER. This kitten's gonna gnaw on your tip until you get boring and/or stop moving, whichever comes first!]

[His hand is still warm, still full of life, but impossibly limp and unresisting. He doesn't condemn or blame Tsuzuki, but does nothing to prevent him from speaking ill of himself.]

[He surrenders, he surrenders! But since Cake is so cute he lets him chew a little longer. That is, until he needs that hand to touch his face. Tsuzuki holds a hand in front of his mouth until he thinks he'll be able to keep from crying. He knows bad emotions hurt his partner, so he tries his best to swallow his tears.]

Hang in there. I won't give up on you.

[AW SAD. That was a short game. And now Cake's all excited, so he'll just be hopping out of Tsuzuki's arms off in search of ADVENTURE. Or all those old cat toys that smell like mom. Whichever is cool.]

[If Hisoka was awake, he'd call that entire bit of melodrama thoroughly stupid. Tsuzuki should know better than to be all girly and wibbly. Zombiesoka demands that Tsuzuki turn in his Man Card. Except not. I'm just running out of ways to describe him sitting there.]

[He lets the kitten run off, because right now most his attention is on his partner. Tsuzuki wraps an arm around Hisoka's waist to help him up.]

Come on. Let's see if you can stand up. We can try to find a healer for you. I know you're worried about Draco, but if it manages to heal you we can ask him to be healed afterwards.

[As far as soulless shells go, Hisoka's body was lucky enough to fall on the fairly mobile side. When Tsuzuki helps him up, he stands under his own power, and would easily start forward if pushed. Though, as a far warning, he might develop a bit of an aimless wandering habit once set in motion.]

[Surprised that Hisoka stands, his hope soars. Very gently, he tugs on his hand, fully prepared to catch him if he falls forward.]

That's it. You can do it.

[As the tugging starts, he stumbles forward with the slow gait of a sleepwalker, sightlessly placing one foot in front of the next,]

That's the spirit. Come here. Walk towards me.

[He sounds so hopeful, as if he's sure that Hisoka's about to wake up. Tsuzuki reaches forward, so there's a safe place to land for Hisoka if he trips.]

We'll find some way to make you better. It'll be okay.

[Toward? Not terribly likely. He does walk past Tsuzuki though, going forward until he collides with the closest wall and stands still again.]

[Oh. Well. That wasn't too encouraging. Tsuzuki wraps and arm around Hisoka's chest, from behind.]

Wrong way. Come on. Let's walk towards the door instead.

[He'll move along almost normally, provided Tsuzuki continues positioning him like that.]

[Which he does, because Tsuzuki usually does things like that. As they reach the door, he clasps his hand nervously.]

Lift your feet, otherwise you'll trip.

[He doesn't adjust the walk in the slightest even after being instructed, shambling along in whatever fashion Tsuzuki chooses to lead them.]

[Tsuzuki quickly steps forward and takes hold of his elbows. If he jsut tries hard enough, he's sure that Hisoka will hear him.]

You can do it. I believe in you.

[But after a few more steps, he changes positions so he can walks by Hisoka's side. He guides them over to the shade of the apple tree.]

[Shade or no shade, he'll continue to walk until something stops him. Hopefully, the belief is doing something beneficial for Tsuzuki, because Hisoka doesn't particularly care one way or the other.]

[He guides them over to the shade, where he helps Hisoka sit down. Despite the faint chill in the air, it's a beautiful autumn day.]

I've heard that fresh air is supposed to be healthy. And it's not too hot, so you won't faint.

Fuda # 27 | D:

[Action] what no. :O I think brown looks best, personally.

[Action] Well that's just lying. :|

[Action] no, they're the best. And they look so warm. :3 I like hazel, too.

[Action] brown eyes are monochrome and boring BUT HAZEL. I am with you on hazel

[Action] but brown are awesome. o.o they're so rare here.

[Action] Whereas here, only unicorns have blue eyes for as much as they're seen. xD

[Action] Unicorns! :o

[Action] Unicorns are beautiful

[Action] but nonexistent.

Much like blue-eyed people in my offline life

aw. :(

Man Linn you know how I said I'd probably be going to bed three hours ago? /hasn't

holy shit, Jessie. How is it possible that you're still coherent?

RAW STUPIDITY. :D

Sounds like a fun hobby. Sign me up. :D

WILL DO

WOOH

:D

:3 a penny for your thoughts

Trying to figure out the french word for unicorn.

Really? How come?

So I can start calling you ridiculous things like "Mon petit licorne" :p

SDJAFGVSHJfrevdsfklv that would be so adorable. a_a

I am pleased you approve. :D

you're so sweet. <3

WHAT NO am not

you are to me

That's just because you don't piss me off like everyone else.

aww, I love you too.