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... I know it isn't. [though it's difficult not to apologize, given the circumstances.] I only regret that the entity was able to use my experiences against you.
[it's the entity's fault. mizu knows this. obviously. but it still feels like accidentally leaving a door open and allowing someone else to make a mess of things.
but he's right about why mizu learned to be... well. mizu. and he also gets something approximating a smile, when the fact he wielded a sword comes up.]
I would have. You did well to make it back to us. Be proud of that, in spite of anything else that may have happened.
[it's the entity's fault. mizu knows this. obviously. but it still feels like accidentally leaving a door open and allowing someone else to make a mess of things.
but he's right about why mizu learned to be... well. mizu. and he also gets something approximating a smile, when the fact he wielded a sword comes up.]
I would have. You did well to make it back to us. Be proud of that, in spite of anything else that may have happened.
[ sometimes after their Magic Adventure, mizu might notice coming back to the mansion that things smell good? there's this nice, sweet smell wafting in through the open door. it's like cinnamon and something baked, a delicate, warm smell.
there's also a familiar voice, humming a mindless sort of tune. come investigate? :3 ]
there's also a familiar voice, humming a mindless sort of tune. come investigate? :3 ]
[ as mizu makes his way to the kitchen, he will indeed find... taair is there! and he's got a bit of a setup going on, with baking supplies all over. he's sitting at a table, piping bag in hand, sooo focused on putting icing on what look like cakes!
the humming is nonsensical, but still there. focused... zen.... ]
the humming is nonsensical, but still there. focused... zen.... ]
[ of course it's a jumpscare. taair yelps in surprise, and promptly gets icing all over the cake he was in the middle of working on. splat. goodbye little flower. ]
-- Mizu! [ AAA HIS HEART, which he immediately clutches like a tiny maiden. ] Oh, goodness, where did you come from...?!
-- Mizu! [ AAA HIS HEART, which he immediately clutches like a tiny maiden. ] Oh, goodness, where did you come from...?!
[sets us up for friday morning
taair can find mizu somewhere in the mansion, blearily drinking coffee, looking very much like someone who might have accidentally overslept, and squinting at chipper. but overall, there's some relief here, since—]
... No announcements. Good.
[no die day... wahoo... (our livers are the only victims this week.)]
taair can find mizu somewhere in the mansion, blearily drinking coffee, looking very much like someone who might have accidentally overslept, and squinting at chipper. but overall, there's some relief here, since—]
... No announcements. Good.
[no die day... wahoo... (our livers are the only victims this week.)]
[ on the contrary, taair is in the Best Mood this morning. like. full on humming a song to himself, disney princess levels of best mood. he beams at mizu when he speaks up. ]
Isn't it wonderful? [ and trots on over to him... sunshine ] After everything, I'd almost forgotten - and that's just as wonderful, too.
Isn't it wonderful? [ and trots on over to him... sunshine ] After everything, I'd almost forgotten - and that's just as wonderful, too.
[our sweet disney prince... meanwhile, mizu is absolutely reaping the consequences of last night's mistakes. but the mood is not at all bad in spite of this.]
Admittedly, I expected something to go wrong as it always does... But I am glad to have been proven wrong. It's a pleasant surprise.
Admittedly, I expected something to go wrong as it always does... But I am glad to have been proven wrong. It's a pleasant surprise.
There was a point last night where I thought to look at the time - and I can't explain how wonderful it felt to realize it was past eleven, and I could walk outside.
[ taair especially loves not being trapped. he watches mizu for a moment, expression very fond. ]
How are you feeling this morning, my friend? You can hold your liquor impressively well, but there was quite a bit flowing...
[ taair especially loves not being trapped. he watches mizu for a moment, expression very fond. ]
How are you feeling this morning, my friend? You can hold your liquor impressively well, but there was quite a bit flowing...
[...
nods, and a little quietly.]
It was a relief. Leaving the tavern and realizing I could simply walk back to the mansion if I wished to do so.
[no more barriers. no locked doors. just the freedom to go anywhere, as long as you're quick enough to avoid the rain.]
... I'm fine. [hilariously, mizu is absolutely not a big drinker and should have actually stopped after never have i ever. taair doesn't need to know this...] A slight headache, but I've dealt with far worse. You seem well, though.
nods, and a little quietly.]
It was a relief. Leaving the tavern and realizing I could simply walk back to the mansion if I wished to do so.
[no more barriers. no locked doors. just the freedom to go anywhere, as long as you're quick enough to avoid the rain.]
... I'm fine. [hilariously, mizu is absolutely not a big drinker and should have actually stopped after never have i ever. taair doesn't need to know this...] A slight headache, but I've dealt with far worse. You seem well, though.
I felt precisely the same - no matter what awaits us with this judgement, I am glad we had a true night of peace.
[ taair says, warmly, propping his chin in his hand. as for the rest: ]
And - yes. You know, these sorts of celebrations have always been one of my very favorite parts of being here. So... to be able to have such a carefree evening with everyone else, being able to share stories and drink with all of you... it was wonderful.
Though, I did overindulge in the drinking part, certainly. [ a beat. ] So, I cured myself this morning.
[ yay magic healing! :D ]
[ taair says, warmly, propping his chin in his hand. as for the rest: ]
And - yes. You know, these sorts of celebrations have always been one of my very favorite parts of being here. So... to be able to have such a carefree evening with everyone else, being able to share stories and drink with all of you... it was wonderful.
Though, I did overindulge in the drinking part, certainly. [ a beat. ] So, I cured myself this morning.
[ yay magic healing! :D ]
[ teasingly: ]
That wouldn't include you, would it...?
[ but he's already reaching for his book. ]
That wouldn't include you, would it...?
[ but he's already reaching for his book. ]
[ THE CAKE.... he laughs at the sight as he looks down, because it looks completely ridiculous, good natured as ever. ]
Oh well. [ rip. ] Yes, if you'd not mind - here, we can use this batch as a sample.
Oh well. [ rip. ] Yes, if you'd not mind - here, we can use this batch as a sample.
I didn't think you would ask, so I thought I might just do it anyway.
[ hehe. he opens up his book, and goes through the whole magic shenanigans - the little knowledge scroll, the poof of wind from the pages, and the little blue bird made of light that flutters over mizu's head and then disappears.
goodbye hangover! (debuff cures you) (debuff cures you) ]
How's that? Better?
[ hehe. he opens up his book, and goes through the whole magic shenanigans - the little knowledge scroll, the poof of wind from the pages, and the little blue bird made of light that flutters over mizu's head and then disappears.
goodbye hangover! (debuff cures you) (debuff cures you) ]
How's that? Better?
[yaaaaay. no more debuff! of this kind, anyway.]
... Fascinating. [first time getting healed with magic. whoa.] And much better. Thank you, Taair.
[a little smile, grateful. thinking that the visual aspect was kind of neat... but of course, mizu won't say that.]
If I had this sort of magic, my mission certainly would have been much easier.
... Fascinating. [first time getting healed with magic. whoa.] And much better. Thank you, Taair.
[a little smile, grateful. thinking that the visual aspect was kind of neat... but of course, mizu won't say that.]
If I had this sort of magic, my mission certainly would have been much easier.
[ he dips his head to the first part with a warm smile. of course. as for the rest.. ]
Haha... I can understand that.
[ thinks sweatily about his cyoa. yeah. being a cool sword wielding anyone is not for him, actually. curiosity flickers briefly across his face, and as he's tucking his book back into his holster, he looks thoughtful. ]
You've not told me much of your mission. Is it completed, or still in progress?
Haha... I can understand that.
[ thinks sweatily about his cyoa. yeah. being a cool sword wielding anyone is not for him, actually. curiosity flickers briefly across his face, and as he's tucking his book back into his holster, he looks thoughtful. ]
You've not told me much of your mission. Is it completed, or still in progress?
[ okay listen he is the most anti revenge guy on the planet so there is a little bit of a frown. however.... four guys, huh.... ]
I see. [ .... ] ...Does it have anything to do with what we saw...?
I see. [ .... ] ...Does it have anything to do with what we saw...?
... Yes. One of them is my father. [bitterly.] I do not know which one, but they are the only white men who could have gotten to my mother around the time I was born.
[taair saw Some Shit, so mizu doesn't mind adding some context to the whole situation. feels kind of like he's owed this much.]
But before you think me mad for deciding to kill all of them without the certainty of whether or not I share their blood, know that they're traders in opium, weapons and flesh. They all deserve to die.
[taair saw Some Shit, so mizu doesn't mind adding some context to the whole situation. feels kind of like he's owed this much.]
But before you think me mad for deciding to kill all of them without the certainty of whether or not I share their blood, know that they're traders in opium, weapons and flesh. They all deserve to die.
[ yay! endgame!!!
taair is up at the lighthouse on this final day, sitting with his arms on the railing and staring out into the ocean. his emotions are kind of a mess even from a distance - there's this awful melancholy and resignation that floats over his shoulders like a cloud, but his expression is passive, thoughtful.
when he hears footsteps he glances over, though, and smiles, and all that vanishes. ]
Mizu. Would you tell me something of your time here you cherished?
taair is up at the lighthouse on this final day, sitting with his arms on the railing and staring out into the ocean. his emotions are kind of a mess even from a distance - there's this awful melancholy and resignation that floats over his shoulders like a cloud, but his expression is passive, thoughtful.
when he hears footsteps he glances over, though, and smiles, and all that vanishes. ]
Mizu. Would you tell me something of your time here you cherished?
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