Fuda # 32 | And no play

[idealism]

[If anyone's out in the woods today, they might run into a rather lost kid. Tsuzuki wasn't caught in the event, instead he was lucky enough to get mallynapped.]

[The result is that he's not entirely sure where he is anymore. He staggers through the woods until he reaches the clearing by the library. The fountain is pretty enough that he forgets to be careful, and slowly walks out towards it. He looks around, before dipping his fingers in the cool water.]

Hello, fish.

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[hisdarkmark]

[In between stalking Harry and Molly, Draco was prowling through the village, sword in his belt and watching the activity around him.

However, he spots the child there near the fountain leaning over into it, and he's not sure he approves. Don't mind him striding up.]

You there. What do you think you're doing?

[idealism]

[Startled, he draws his hand back so quickly you'd think his hand got burnt. His eyes grow huge when he notices the sword at Draco's side, and if anything he begins to look very guilty.]

I wasn't doing anything.

[hisdarkmark]

[...oh you are a bitty child. Okay. Um. Wow. Draco's just going to blink a bit, not quite registering who said-child is yet.]

So you're just leaning into the fountain for no reason, is that it?

[idealism]

[Yeah, Tsuzuki's not recognizing him, either. In fact, he's growing more and more anxious because Draco's looking strange and is carrying a sword, so he looks away and continues to play with the water in hopes that this situation will solve itself.]

I'm checking to see if there's kappa here.

[hisdarkmark]

And what the hell is a kappa?

[sunshinewooly]

[Why is there an unsupervised child in the middle of town? Micah is intrigued, and a mite bit concerned. So he trots up to meet the boy.]

Hey there.

[idealism]

[Tsuzuki looks over his shoulder, and sees a potential playmate. That is enough for him to offer him a grin.]

Hey!

Do you know why there's no fishes in the pond? I hope no one's eaten them all.

[sunshinewooly]

I don't think there were ever fish in this fountain.

[idealism]

I guess it'd be hard to live here.

[He climbs down slowly.]

I'm Tsuzuki.

[sunshinewooly]

It's nice to meet you, Tsuzuki. I'm Micah.

[He extends a hand to steady the boy in case he slips or falls.] It's not too bad here. There's a store where you can get all the fish or other foods you wanted to eat.

/just forward-dates this to Monday to solve the AU problem.

[cynicism]

[When Draco brought home a tiny version of Tsuzuki, Hisoka didn't particularly care. That's the kind of thing that just happens in Luceti, no sense in making a fuss about it.

It's not until the craziness dies down that Hisoka peeks into Tsuzuki's bedroom, frowning lightly.]

Hey. You. You're still doing okay, right?

sure!

[idealism]

[Unfortunately for Hisoka, he still hasn't reverted to his old self. Tsuzuki is clinging to the window ledge, trying to climb it.]

Mhm. Hey, come look at this!

[cynicism]

[Of course he hasn't. That would be too easy.]

Ah -- Tsuzuki, get down from there!

[idealism]

[Alarm replaces the uncomplicated joy that had been on his face. Confused, he freezes and clings to the window ledge.]

Huh? Why?

[cynicism]

[It's okay. Hisoka's upon him in a moment pulling him off.]

Because I don't like the idea of you falling, all right?

[neverplaysfair]

[ A child ripe for the drowning, you say? Don't mind if we do! ]

Ah, what have we here?

[idealism]

[He's quite capable of drowning himself, thank you. Tsuzuki climbs up on the edge, dangling his legs into the water.]

[When he hears Joshua call out, he turns his head towards him, his eyes growing very large. There are wings coming out of the stranger's back.]

...Pretty.

[neverplaysfair]

[ Yes, but Joshua wants to watch either way.

Joshua's eyes widen for a moment, and he quickly glances to his arm. It wouldn't be the first time he's accidentally been in a higher form--

but no, nothing out of the ordinary, and so he focuses back on the child. ]

What is?

[idealism]

[It's perfect payback for the closet incident.

Pointing towards Joshua's shoulder, Tsuzuki's voice grows higher with his excitement. To him, he looks like some kind of story book character.]

You have wings!

[neverplaysfair]

[ Mmm, closet incident...

At that, Joshua simply raises an eyebrow. ]

So do you. [ They're just not as fabulous. ]

hopefully this is okay

[kagetsukai]

[Tatsumi was about to walk right into the house, until he realizes that, just like his apartment, there must be other people besides Hisoka and Tsuzuki living there. He'll knock politely, although the impatience can be heard in the knocking as well.]

yep! Is sunday evening okay?

[idealism]

[Laughter comes from the inside, before a high-pitched voice is heard right on the other side of the wood. It's so obvious that Tsuzuki's in the middle of a game, since he sounds like he's having the time of his life.]

Who is it?

[kagetsukai]

[It's a bit hard to hear through the door, but he'll call out, clearing his throat a little. He didn't recognize the voice inside.]

Tatsumi Seiichirou, for Tsuzuki Asato and Hisoka Kurosaki.

[idealism]

Huh?

[He opens the door and peeks up at him.]

What do you need Hisoka and me for?

[kagetsukai]

[And Tatsumi will, in turn, look down at the little boy.]

Hello Tsuzuki-kun; my name is Tatsumi-san, and you and Kurosaki-kun are my friends.

[Tatsumi will give a small bow. Kurosaki wasn't kidding, not even a little. Tsuzuki was so small, and Tatsumi was sure that he was equal parts charming and troublesome as a child, much like as an adult.]