video | may 21

[itsalright]

Haaaaa~ I can't believe I've been in Death City for over three months now! It's amazing how much has happened within those three months... to be honest, it feels like I've been here for a year! [He lets out a little laugh.]

I don't usually talk here on the network, do I? I think it's time I changed that.

For those of you who don't recognize me, my name is Tsurugi Yuuichi! It's nice to meet all of you, and I hope everyone is enjoying themselves today!

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[glassworkgenius]

[ The ironic thing about cool-down hugs is that sometimes, they end up being the reason the waterworks just burst. Like for example this instance. Trying to hold them back proved ineffective, and Taiyou rubbed his increasingly wet face with the inner wrist of his free hand. ]

I--... I...!

[ The apology to Yuuichi stays caught in his throat, then cut off conclusively by the other's tightened embrace in response. It takes a few seconds, but it does work its magic and Taiyou starts to calm down, taking more regular breaths. So when Yuuichi lets him go, he quietly nods and stays where he is. ]

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[itsalright]

[Before he leaves, he ruffle's Taiyou's hair just a little and gives him a smile. Then he hurries back up the stairs and looks for the first aid. On his way back, he has his crutches with him, because his legs were starting to get sore from walking up and down those steps without any support.]

Here, sit down on a step so I can fix up your knee, okay?

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[glassworkgenius]

[ Following his instruction, Taiyou carefully turned around, and cringed halfway while positioning himself at one of the steps.

It wasn't anything super serious, but a gashed knee still hurt. ]

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[itsalright]

[He opened the first aid then, and started cleaning the little cut. Then, with a spray of disinfectant, he puts a nice, big band-aid onto it. (A band-aid patterned with a sun)]

There. It'll still hurt for a little while, but it shouldn't get infected. Do you think you'll need some ice for it, though? We have a few ice packs in the freezer.

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[glassworkgenius]

[ Okay, that choice of bandage design got a little chuckle out of him. Laughter's one of the best cures in the world so things look like they'll be going smoothly! ]

Um...

[ He blinked, looking down. ]

I wanted to help make dinner but... I guess I probably can't, huh?

[ The result of his last attempt to help is right there as a crumpled bag a short distance in front of him. ]

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[itsalright]

Of course you can. [He gives him a bit of a confused smile.]

Well, you might not want to stand much on your knee but that's not a problem, we could bring a chair to a counter for you!

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[glassworkgenius]

. . .

You don't think I'd just get in your way?

[ He always had to be so considerate of his feelings... Taiyou appreciated that, though it made him a little flustered at times. ]

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[itsalright]

Oh no, no of course not! You'd never be in my way, Taiyou-kun!

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[glassworkgenius]

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Th-.... th....

[ Aaaand he's crying again. But this time it's tears of happiness. ]

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[itsalright]

[His smile softens and he places a hand on Taiyou's shoulder.]

Come on, let's go inside before it gets too late. [He stands back up and picks up the first aid kit.]

Can you carry this back? I'm going to clean up the spilled groceries. [No you're not allowed to clean your mess your knee is hurt so don't even think about protesting Yuuichi cleaning it up]

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[glassworkgenius]

[ Taiyou rubs his eyes then finally, smiled as brightly as the usual him again. Despite... or maybe because he was still kind of ragged looking, it was refreshing to see. ] Okay.

[ He takes the kit, and looks at Yuuichi with the spill he insisted on cleaning up himself. ]

Should I wait for you?

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[itsalright]

You don't have to if you don't want to. It won't take long.

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[glassworkgenius]

I'll wait, then.

We can go up together!

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[itsalright]

Alright!

[He goes over to the mess then, and starts collecting the few things that fell out of the bag. He picks up the couple of bags and sets them near the steps, then he takes the burst milk carton and throws it into a nearby garbage can. The milk itself was mostly evaporated, so he didn't really bother with cleaning it up at the moment.

He finishes up the last bit of cleaning and returns to his partner, with a warm smile.]

Okay, let's go inside! [He picks up the bags and waits for Taiyou to go before following after. (Luckily, Yuuichi was already used to using his crutches and carrying things so that wasn't even a problem.)]

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[glassworkgenius]

[ Taiyou led the way, first-aid kit in his arms, trusting Yuuichi enough this time so he didn't keep checking back behind him. Once they got to the door, Taiyou opened it up so Yuuichi could go in first--seeing as he's the one on crutches, of course. ]