( Even if Mutsu had been chosen for something today, he would have found a way to mess with Doudanuki, still. Oh, but he wasn't really expecting an invitation to come along? He was honestly getting ready for a scrap of sorts if he really had to but this is fine.
With a hop and a skip, he's just going to come along to where ever he was going? No where? It's fine, he doesn't mind just walking around. )
Just wanted to see how long it'd take ya to notice. ( That's it. That's literally it!? ) Ya looked like ya needed someone to bother you.
( And Mutsu is an expert at bothering people. )
With a hop and a skip, he's just going to come along to where ever he was going? No where? It's fine, he doesn't mind just walking around. )
Just wanted to see how long it'd take ya to notice. ( That's it. That's literally it!? ) Ya looked like ya needed someone to bother you.
( And Mutsu is an expert at bothering people. )
[Oh my god, Mutsunokami!! Not everything Donut does has to be scrappy and full of anger and fighting! Sometimes he likes to be quiet and be a good, quiet sword that does good quiet things like read magazines about war reenactments or play video games like Counterattack Online where he fights zombies and throws grenades. Good, quiet things!!
Today is one of those days because he has literally nothing else to do. Unlike Kashuu who can spend all day reorganizing his closet or Hachisuka who can spend hours with Urashima or berating Nagasone, Doudanuki gets bored relatively easily and doesn't have a lot of possessions to mess around with.
He glances to the side as Mutsu joins him and raises an eyebrow.]
Is that so?
[Well then. See how good and quiet he can be?
He's just going to aim a punch right at Mutsu's gut.]
Today is one of those days because he has literally nothing else to do. Unlike Kashuu who can spend all day reorganizing his closet or Hachisuka who can spend hours with Urashima or berating Nagasone, Doudanuki gets bored relatively easily and doesn't have a lot of possessions to mess around with.
He glances to the side as Mutsu joins him and raises an eyebrow.]
Is that so?
[Well then. See how good and quiet he can be?
He's just going to aim a punch right at Mutsu's gut.]
( But you see, his plan was to just annoy and tease as long as he could... which probably would result in some scrapping, right? Because Mutsu is a no good punk that always ends up in fights or situations he needs to run from. )
Yeah. 'Sides, ya're fun to bo--hey!
( He's very awkwardly trying to step back away from said punch like really, he should have seen that coming. He saw it coming 30 seconds ago! Aaah! )
See what I mean?!
Yeah. 'Sides, ya're fun to bo--hey!
( He's very awkwardly trying to step back away from said punch like really, he should have seen that coming. He saw it coming 30 seconds ago! Aaah! )
See what I mean?!
You can say that to me when your eyesight is actually better than mine.
[AIN'T GONNA HAPPEN. But he'll reach out, planting his finger directly on the center of Mutsu's forehead unless he stops drops and rolls or otherwise dodges.]
Brat. What, did someone eat the last slice of castella again or something?
[AIN'T GONNA HAPPEN. But he'll reach out, planting his finger directly on the center of Mutsu's forehead unless he stops drops and rolls or otherwise dodges.]
Brat. What, did someone eat the last slice of castella again or something?
My eyes are just fine. Got no problem seeing ahead.
( In more than one sense of the word, get it. Oh, but that sure is a finger right on his forehead and he closes his eyes, scrunches his brows together, and twists his mouth. )
Why d'ya care? I said I was just thinking.
( And huffing and puffing and generally drawing attention to himself but otherwise thinking! )
( In more than one sense of the word, get it. Oh, but that sure is a finger right on his forehead and he closes his eyes, scrunches his brows together, and twists his mouth. )
Why d'ya care? I said I was just thinking.
( And huffing and puffing and generally drawing attention to himself but otherwise thinking! )
Don't be dumb.
[It's hard to tell if he's referring to that double meaning joke or Mutsu stubbornly being Mutsu... Either way, he rubs his finger into Mutsu's forehead in the same way someone might smush a gnat, making a face.]
If you're "just thinking", you're being super annoying about it! This is like the kinda thinking people do when they're bothered by something.
[Not like he's worried or anything!!]
[It's hard to tell if he's referring to that double meaning joke or Mutsu stubbornly being Mutsu... Either way, he rubs his finger into Mutsu's forehead in the same way someone might smush a gnat, making a face.]
If you're "just thinking", you're being super annoying about it! This is like the kinda thinking people do when they're bothered by something.
[Not like he's worried or anything!!]
[Mutsu. Do you have a death wish? He thought you were a simple sword with simple needs, not a suicidal crazy sword courting death at every turn. What horror show is this...
Doudanuki follows up the missed gut punch with a lunge to put Mutsu in a headlock. Still think he's fun to bother? LET HIM SHOW YOU HOW FUN IT CAN BE.]
I'll show you who's gonna be bothered!
Doudanuki follows up the missed gut punch with a lunge to put Mutsu in a headlock. Still think he's fun to bother? LET HIM SHOW YOU HOW FUN IT CAN BE.]
I'll show you who's gonna be bothered!
[He tries not to think of how depressing the weather is, or else his thoughts might turn to the dounpour at Okehazama, or else the only pleasant weather he'll have left is snow, and... that's not something that can be counted on for most of the year. So the rain might be stifling and oppressive and the source of endless boredom, but it isn't depressing.
It's not allowed to be.]
Watching... won't make it go away any faster... [A gentle tease, because of course it won't, but of course there would always be someone sitting and watching it anyway, waiting for the first peek of sunshine through the clouds.] Ah- I... think they should be fine... right?
[It would be a shame if the crops washed away, but if they did, then everyone would just have to pull together, replant, and hope, because what else could they do?]
It's not allowed to be.]
Watching... won't make it go away any faster... [A gentle tease, because of course it won't, but of course there would always be someone sitting and watching it anyway, waiting for the first peek of sunshine through the clouds.] Ah- I... think they should be fine... right?
[It would be a shame if the crops washed away, but if they did, then everyone would just have to pull together, replant, and hope, because what else could they do?]
Mmm.
( Souza is right. He knows he's right. Watching the rain isn't going to magically make it stop but he's so bored, what else is there to really do. He's quiet for a second more (really, he's been quiet in general which is a little strange for him) and then he rolls over onto his back, tilting his head up to look at Souza. )
Wanna check?
( Go out in the rain and check the fields? Because this is clearly a good idea. Look, Souza, how can you say no to this face? He's a puppy sword, come on. )
( Souza is right. He knows he's right. Watching the rain isn't going to magically make it stop but he's so bored, what else is there to really do. He's quiet for a second more (really, he's been quiet in general which is a little strange for him) and then he rolls over onto his back, tilting his head up to look at Souza. )
Wanna check?
( Go out in the rain and check the fields? Because this is clearly a good idea. Look, Souza, how can you say no to this face? He's a puppy sword, come on. )
[A quiet Mutsu is a strange thing, and it usually means he's Up To Something and... it would seem that today is no exception when the suggestion they go out in the rain to check the fields comes, complete with bright, winning smile and puppy dog eyes.
He could say no to that face, if there was a good reason to. Probably.
But there's no good reason to, not when he's sick of being cooped up inside, too. A little rain wouldn't hurt them.
(Neither would a lot of rain, which is what they were staring down.)]
Ah- I suppose I could accompany you... if you'd like me to?
He could say no to that face, if there was a good reason to. Probably.
But there's no good reason to, not when he's sick of being cooped up inside, too. A little rain wouldn't hurt them.
(Neither would a lot of rain, which is what they were staring down.)]
Ah- I suppose I could accompany you... if you'd like me to?
( Compared to other swords, Mutsu is definitely on the more spoiled side and it doesn't help when others continue to do things like this for him. He's not sure what Souza is going to say but as soon as he has his answer, he's turning over onto his stomach, and getting onto his feet. Hands reaching down to help Souza up as well, he's still grinning, )
I wouldn't ask if I didn't want ya to and I wouldn't want to if I didn't like ya.
( Let's go, let's go. )
C'mon!`
I wouldn't ask if I didn't want ya to and I wouldn't want to if I didn't like ya.
( Let's go, let's go. )
C'mon!`
[If he's honest, it's hard not to spoil Mutsu. He's a pure and innocent sword, and it's hard to see him sad, or pouting, or restless, all things that the rain had seemed to bring on, so if it was just a matter of going out to check the fields to get... this?
Well, then he could let Mutsu pull him to his feet and agree to go outside with him.]
Ah- I... suppose you're right.
[And out they go. Into the rain. Like a couple of reckless idiots. Ah well.]
Well, then he could let Mutsu pull him to his feet and agree to go outside with him.]
Ah- I... suppose you're right.
[And out they go. Into the rain. Like a couple of reckless idiots. Ah well.]
[Did he just avoid answering his question. Yamanbagiri raise a brow, before he nods.]
... Yes. I just need to bring the basket back. [And then he look for other things to do.]
... Yes. I just need to bring the basket back. [And then he look for other things to do.]
( He is but why can't he be both? His name is Mutsunokami Yoshiyuki and he lives on the edge, especially when he's flirting with literal war sword here.
And Icarus gets a little too close to the sun because the next thing he knows, he sure is caught in a headlock and he's screaming (playfully), )
Hey, hey! Go easy! ( And he'll be trying to get himself free, ) Ya're doing this wrong!
And Icarus gets a little too close to the sun because the next thing he knows, he sure is caught in a headlock and he's screaming (playfully), )
Hey, hey! Go easy! ( And he'll be trying to get himself free, ) Ya're doing this wrong!
Doing what wrong?
[He tightens his hold now that he's caught the southern sword. He balls his fist against the top of Mutsu's head and grinds it there a little. NOOGIES, MUTSUNOKAMI. You got a noogie because you're being a nerd.]
You bother me, I grabbed you. What's hard to understand about that?
[He tightens his hold now that he's caught the southern sword. He balls his fist against the top of Mutsu's head and grinds it there a little. NOOGIES, MUTSUNOKAMI. You got a noogie because you're being a nerd.]
You bother me, I grabbed you. What's hard to understand about that?
( This is why Mutsu runs wild. Because people like Souza let him do it.
With one strong tug, he pulls Souza up and is already dragging him out into the rain. The rain is cool, heavy, and constant and the entire garden is one big puddle. If it wasn't for Mutsu's energy, being caught out like this without rain boots and umbrella would be miserable. )
If we hurry, we won't get as wet.
( That's a lie. That's not how rain works at all. And he sure is tugging Souza all the way across the garden and towards the fields. He was so serious about checking out the crops. )
With one strong tug, he pulls Souza up and is already dragging him out into the rain. The rain is cool, heavy, and constant and the entire garden is one big puddle. If it wasn't for Mutsu's energy, being caught out like this without rain boots and umbrella would be miserable. )
If we hurry, we won't get as wet.
( That's a lie. That's not how rain works at all. And he sure is tugging Souza all the way across the garden and towards the fields. He was so serious about checking out the crops. )
( He stubbornly keeps his head still, pushing against Kashuu's finger so he doesn't give in an inch!!! )
For someone all upset about being bothered, ya don't care about bothering the master.
( Oh, did he just snap that... he sure did. It sounds like someone's a little upset about how much time Kashuu spends with the saniwa. )
For someone all upset about being bothered, ya don't care about bothering the master.
( Oh, did he just snap that... he sure did. It sounds like someone's a little upset about how much time Kashuu spends with the saniwa. )
Aaaaieeeshhhhhhh!
( He sure is struggling like the wild pup he is, trying to break free. And when that doesn't work, he sure is going to just try to shove Doudanuki over so he can slam on top of him because clearly the only way they can really communicate is by scrapping. )
( He sure is struggling like the wild pup he is, trying to break free. And when that doesn't work, he sure is going to just try to shove Doudanuki over so he can slam on top of him because clearly the only way they can really communicate is by scrapping. )
[UGH HOLD STILL. Doudanuki struggles, but his center of gravity is off because he's been holding onto Mutsu's head. Over they go and onto the ground and oh look, time to fight!!
Doudanuki snarls and lets Mutsunokami's neck go in favor of trying to grab at his clothes and throw him off.]
Doudanuki snarls and lets Mutsunokami's neck go in favor of trying to grab at his clothes and throw him off.]
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