[i hate this note so much don't talk about buzen's abs or you will summon yaywon
He seems... satisfied??? to see that there isn't any trace of injury remaining, at least. As satisfied as one can be when it's clear that they're also still just in a bit of a mood in general.]
I will worry regardless.
[BINCH. Buzen barely ever has to deal with how bullheaded he can truly be, but sometimes it really does just leap to the surface. Especially in times like now, where he's being emotional and nonsensical and he knows it, but still feels like digging in his heels.]
...But it's good that the repairs work so cleanly. Someone else was able to tend to you there, as well?
[Buzen hadn't looked great, but it at least looked like someone did something to patch him up as well as possible.]
[did i tell you that yaywon found this thread and i was like 'what the fuck'
anyway buzen just nods at that! his hand comes up to his face to scratch idly at his cheek, as if trying to think of a way to pull matsui out of his funk....]
Yeah! I was able to find a friend at the Mender's Guild who was willing to look at my injuries - I'm really grateful.
[ - well, no immediate ideas are coming so he'll just throw his arm around matsui's shoulders! his fingers lightly tussle the ends of his hair, like he's trying to get his attention on anything besides buzen's mortality]
[HELP NOT YAYWON. BLASTS HER WITH MY SIX FISH BEAM
This is so funny though EVEN WHEN BUZEN IS THE ONE SHREDDED TO BITS HE'S STILL HAVING TO PULL MATSUI OUT OF THE DEPRESSION MINES. At least Matsui understands how ridiculous it is, and he gives Buzen a bit of a sullen look even while he's being spoiled by this cute hair tussling.]
That is not a question for me.
[He's not the one who needs help!! Or, more specifically, this isn't the sort of thing that can be helped. It's just The Way. They're swords, so they get hurt. Matsui loves Buzen, so he'll be unhappy when he's injured, even if he returns to a good-as-new state soon enough.
He'll reach for the hand at his hair, though, so he can give his fingers a gentle squeeze.]
...I would like to go to the room.
[do they even still live together at this point I THINK THEY DO IT'S FINE]
[I ACTUALLY DON'T THINK THEY DO HELP but it doesn't matter to buzen, because he'll just go to wherever matsui is. when matsui squeezes his fingers, buzen will just let theirs tangle together, making it harder for him to pull away or let go.]
Mm... alright, let's go.
[easily. with the arm around matsui's shoulders, he'll just go to start walking in that direction then, encouraging him to lean a little bit more on buzen to see if the closeness will help]
How about if I carry you and run there? So you can see for yourself all my strength's back and I'm good as new.
[this is such a stupid test but also it's the most straightforward one, so of course it's what buzen suggests]
[HELP this just becomes a wistful statement from matsui pining over the better days before dodo became his mortal enemy.
He seems fine enough with this arrangement, though; he doesn't have any particularly strong desire to let go of Buzen's hand, even if he's in a bit of a mood. The suggestion, likewise, has him glancing over. Something so ridiculously and perfectly Buzen... He can't help but feel fond, the warmth of it striking through his moody malaise at least a little.]
You don't need to show me. I know that it is.
[But he still stops walking anyway, shifting to face Buzen like he expects to be scooped up regardless.]
[matsui please acknowledge that it's a stupid suggestion.... even though buzen just think it's as close to logical as he'll ever get! so when matsui stops walking, so does he. a smile pulls at his lips, sincere and eager, apparently pleased that his stupid idea sounds good to matsui too]
Is this what they call a mixed signal, Matsu...
[when his words don't match his actions - but well, actions really do speak louder, right? so buzen will follow exactly that lead, scooping matsui up in his arms so easily and holding him close]
You can listen to my heartbeat too - my uh, blood's probably working hard?
[No........ It's not a stupid suggestion because it means he gets to be spoiled and carried by Buzen... He's WINNING!!
Also this is so funny HELP. Buzen really does try so hard IT'S THE EARNESTNESS FOR HIM!! He closes his eyes and rests his head against Buzen's chest, right over his heart, and there's maybe even the faintest and briefest flicker of smiles because truly, it is so ridiculous.
But hearing it does set his own heart at ease, just a little.]
...Yes. I can hear it - your blood is working hard, as usual.
[These are such fucking weird words but they are so soft coming from him.]
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He seems... satisfied??? to see that there isn't any trace of injury remaining, at least. As satisfied as one can be when it's clear that they're also still just in a bit of a mood in general.]
I will worry regardless.
[BINCH. Buzen barely ever has to deal with how bullheaded he can truly be, but sometimes it really does just leap to the surface. Especially in times like now, where he's being emotional and nonsensical and he knows it, but still feels like digging in his heels.]
...But it's good that the repairs work so cleanly. Someone else was able to tend to you there, as well?
[Buzen hadn't looked great, but it at least looked like someone did something to patch him up as well as possible.]
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anyway buzen just nods at that! his hand comes up to his face to scratch idly at his cheek, as if trying to think of a way to pull matsui out of his funk....]
Yeah! I was able to find a friend at the Mender's Guild who was willing to look at my injuries - I'm really grateful.
[ - well, no immediate ideas are coming so he'll just throw his arm around matsui's shoulders! his fingers lightly tussle the ends of his hair, like he's trying to get his attention on anything besides buzen's mortality]
... c'mon, Matsu. What can I do? To help?
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This is so funny though EVEN WHEN BUZEN IS THE ONE SHREDDED TO BITS HE'S STILL HAVING TO PULL MATSUI OUT OF THE DEPRESSION MINES. At least Matsui understands how ridiculous it is, and he gives Buzen a bit of a sullen look even while he's being spoiled by this cute hair tussling.]
That is not a question for me.
[He's not the one who needs help!! Or, more specifically, this isn't the sort of thing that can be helped. It's just The Way. They're swords, so they get hurt. Matsui loves Buzen, so he'll be unhappy when he's injured, even if he returns to a good-as-new state soon enough.
He'll reach for the hand at his hair, though, so he can give his fingers a gentle squeeze.]
...I would like to go to the room.
[do they even still live together at this point I THINK THEY DO IT'S FINE]
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Mm... alright, let's go.
[easily. with the arm around matsui's shoulders, he'll just go to start walking in that direction then, encouraging him to lean a little bit more on buzen to see if the closeness will help]
How about if I carry you and run there? So you can see for yourself all my strength's back and I'm good as new.
[this is such a stupid test but also it's the most straightforward one, so of course it's what buzen suggests]
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He seems fine enough with this arrangement, though; he doesn't have any particularly strong desire to let go of Buzen's hand, even if he's in a bit of a mood. The suggestion, likewise, has him glancing over. Something so ridiculously and perfectly Buzen... He can't help but feel fond, the warmth of it striking through his moody malaise at least a little.]
You don't need to show me. I know that it is.
[But he still stops walking anyway, shifting to face Buzen like he expects to be scooped up regardless.]
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Is this what they call a mixed signal, Matsu...
[when his words don't match his actions - but well, actions really do speak louder, right? so buzen will follow exactly that lead, scooping matsui up in his arms so easily and holding him close]
You can listen to my heartbeat too - my uh, blood's probably working hard?
[maybe/????? hE'S CLEARLY TRYING SO HARD]
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Also this is so funny HELP. Buzen really does try so hard IT'S THE EARNESTNESS FOR HIM!! He closes his eyes and rests his head against Buzen's chest, right over his heart, and there's maybe even the faintest and briefest flicker of smiles because truly, it is so ridiculous.
But hearing it does set his own heart at ease, just a little.]
...Yes. I can hear it - your blood is working hard, as usual.
[These are such fucking weird words but they are so soft coming from him.]