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inspired by this comic!

(It's after a particularly rough sortie and after everyone's been looked over and evaluated. Most of them might be able to get by with just some light repairs and rest but some are not as lucky. Rest alone won't be enough and they'll have to go in for more serious repairs. It could take all day at best or more at worst.

Serious repairs are exactly what they sound like-- serious-- but there's always that extra element that makes them a little more hesitant to surrender their true forms and enter the repairs room. Without their swords and reeling from heavy damage, they're perhaps in their most vulnerable state. It's times like this, alone with just their thoughts for company, that their years really begin to catch up with them. For some, it isn't too bad. There are a lucky few who are blessed with shorter histories or brighter lives but the unfortunate truth is that for many of them, the years have not been kind.

But this is their situation! And it can go one of a few ways right now...)

A.

(After some light harassing, Mutsunokami has managed to convince someone to get repairs! Would it help if he went with them? He doesn't mind, really and he'll even hold their hand as they stand in front of the room.)

Ready? (He gives their hand a firm squeeze,) It'll be over before ya know it!

(Or maybe Mutsunokami is the one that's here for heavy repairs. Mutsunokami is one of the luckier swords in question, someone with a shorter and much more pleasant history compared to others. Honestly, he finds repairs more boring than anything. Of course, he uses his blessings to focus on his companion right now. Being stuck in this room sure is boring! Sorry to get you dragged in here with him, heh heh... And sometimes he dozes off because being damaged is exhausting.

Repairs are pleasant enough for him but his damage is a little heavier today than usual. It's not something he's really used to and it shows when he suddenly jerks awake from a short nap, looking around the room in an alert sort of daze before relaxing.

Huh... strange.)

(Wildcard, give me your own prompt, talk to me, maybe theyre both in for repairs or something instead.)

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( If Sayo wasn't injured, Mutsu would pick him up and tuck him right in! But this is a more delicate situation so he'll lead the way to the futon and take a seat right next to it, crossing his legs. This is a good way to level himself to the same height as Sayo (more or less because Sayo really is small). He's still holding Sayo's hand-- he won't let go until Sayo does. )

I'll stick with ya 'til your brothers come back.

( From whatever mission they're on. )

You're gonna get better so don't worry.

[Sayo's still holding onto Mutsu's hand until they reach the futon. Sitting down slowly, he let go so he can go under the covers. Logically, it's easier this way. But he still want to hold onto Mutsu's hand a little longer.

Oh, yeah. Before he can, he raise his hand to pull out his hair tie.]

Thank you...

[Mutsu doesn't need to, but Sayo appreciate having someone nearby.]

I want to get better before my brothers return...

[Which is probably unlikely, from what he remembers the timer say for his repairs.]

( It's okay because Mutsu isn't going anywhere and when the repairs really start to get underway, Mutsu will be there to hold Sayo's hand again. Right now, though, it's important to get comfortable and prepare for what's going to come, )

Haha! Well, ya'll be better in no time.

( At least, it'll be less time compared to other swords. Once Sayo's in bed, he'll lean over to ruffle the tantou's hair and push his bangs away from his eyes, )

Everything started the moment we got in here. ( The timer has already begun to count down and already, a minute or two has passed. Mutsu's repairs are very light today so really, all he needs is a nap and a little bit of care and he'll be able to roll out just fine! But there's no way he's leaving Sayo alone. ) We're in this together, don't forget that.

[The futon's soft and warm. Combined with his body's state and the repairs' effects, Sayo just feels really warm right now. It makes him want to drift away into sleep, despite knowing that his memories may surface yet again.]

Yeah.

[Exhaustion from battle is starting to grip at him. His eyes are trying to stay open for just a little longer. Just so he can say a few more words before he let himself sleep.]

I'm tired... I'll sleep soon. [He knows he should. But those memories of the past is making him a little anxious. His hand curl up against Mutsu's.] So thank you for staying...

[His voice lowers, as exhaustion finally got his eyes to close and he drifts away to sleep.]

Don't worry about it.

( He's calm and quiet, a little more serious than he would be outside of this room but still as casual as ever. As Sayo drifts asleep, he keeps holding Sayo's hand, watching the clock count down until repairs are complete.They'll be here for awhile, huh? This is fine. He'll take care of Sayo.

There's only one futon considering only Sayo really needs repairs. Mutsu's repairs are mild and really, all he needs is the break. At worst, he's a little more reflective when things are so quiet but he'll be fine this time. There are some extra blankets nearby just in case and he pulls one over which ends up knocking over the whole pile but he'll fix that later. Gathering it up, he makes a sort of pillow and lays down next to Sayo, keeping close in case anything happens. )

[With how serious he need repairs, Sayo falls deeper into sleep. As his wounds slowly get repaired, familiar, troubling memories resurface in his mind again. It's the same scene, the same people, the same dark, echoing emotions he deeply absorbed in that moment.]

Re... venge...

[His hand twitches inside of Mutsunokami's hand. Sayo's peaceful expression is now darkened and worried.]

I want... revenge. I want revenge... I want...

[That one scene repeats over and over. The moment his master confirmed the bandit's identity, being used against the bandit and the strong emotions he absorbed in that one moment.]

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