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[Chizuru had fallen asleep to the sound of waves. She had gotten used to the unsteady rocking that the boat subjected them too for the past several days. It wasn't a long journey, from Osaka to Edo, but it was just long enough to get used to the bouyancy of the water before having to subject yourself to re-acquainting yourself with the durability of hardened soil.

When she'd stepped off the boat, she was light-headed, and her eyes were barely capable of staying open. From all the crying, seeing Yamazaki off to his watery grave, her eyes had nearly swollen shut, and she still had yet to sleep a wink since they said their final farewells. Perhaps she had fainted, and that is why she found herself curled up in a ball on a soft patch of grass. She woke with a start, gasping when she'd realized what (she thought) had happened.]

Oh, no! I'm so sorry! I must've just-- [Chizuru rolled onto her hands and knees frantically, spurting out awkward apologies to pretty much anyone within a listening distace, when she realized that...wait. Since when did the arbor have such lush greenery? Edo wasn't nearly as developed as, say, Osaka, but...the ports at the very least would have...

..but wait. Chizuru froze, holding her breath as she listened. There was no sound of the waves breaking against the rocky shores, or the flapping of canvas as the masts yearned for the wind to catch them. Instead, there was only the soft hum of insects and the occassional chirp of a bird, the gentle rusting of feathers.

Feathers...really close. Chizuru sat back and sighed.] ...did I wander off somewhere? [She looked up at the sky, wincing but also in awe at the brightness of the sun.] ...wasn't it Winter...? For it to be so hot...

[There was that rusting sound again. So close, was it the sound of silk robes brushing against itself?!] Who's there?! [Chizuru cried out in a more panicked voice than she would've liked...but it was then that she realized that...] Oh, no...

[She was alone. Alone and lost, yet again.]

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[Oh, in that case--!] I'll read it for you, if you like. I mean, I'll relay anything of any import in there, that is...

[Because the idea of sitting him down and reading to him...probably wouldn't help the ridicule he gets from the others for being the youngest all that much.]

In that case! [Chizuru brightly smiles.] Once we get me all settled in, how about I make you both a real dinner?

[YEAH Heisuke was about to say something about the reading to him thing, but then she caught herself, so... Good, good.]

Well, if it's not any trouble, I guess that'd be great! For both parts. Especially the dinner, since you sure cook a lot better than Souji and I do, haha...

[He scratches his head a bit in embarrassment.]

Why would it be trouble? It's what I'm here for! [Well--what she was there for, but she's here now, no difference!]

I don't think I've ever had your cooking, Heisuke-kun...[By the time it was his turn, she had all but taken over cooking duties.]

I know you did it a lot back at home, but this isn't home, y'know? And you only just got here, so.. [Shhshhh he's trying to look out for you, Chizuru! Though the thought of having her cooking sure does sound good right about now..]

Oh, really? Well yeah, I didn't really have to do it since you joined us. [He just knows how since it's kinda a necessary skill. Don't test him on it, Chizuru. His food is probably crap.]

I know it's not home, but...[But if they're going to be stuck here, shouldn't she at least be trying to make it as 'home-like' as possible?]

I...[She brings a knuckle to her chin, her brow furrowing fretfully.]...I just don't know what I'd do, otherwise.

[C'mon Heisuke. Let her cook. Do it for her.]

[Oh Chizuru... Well, if she insists, he supposes!]

Haha, alright, alright! [He waves his hands up a bit in mercy.] You can do that then. Just lemme know if you want a break or anything, alright? I can--

[...and then it hits him. Heisuke suddenly pauses, hunching over a bit. One of his hands swiftly go up to his head and grasps onto it as his breathing becomes heavier.]

..H-hrk...!

[She recognizes that posture--that rapid, labored breathing.] Heisuke-kun?!

[She knew it. She knew he shouldn't be out here in the daylight! If she hadn't cried out, she could've found her way on her own...and then Heisuke wouldn't have been subjected to this...] Quick. [Even if her heart is racing, if she's mentally in a state of panic, she remains calm as she circles her arms around the young man, hoisting his weight against hers.] We should get out of the sunlight.

[Even if it wouldn't stop the pain, at least it wouldn't make it worse.] Can you walk? Just a few steps--

[He flinches upon feeling Chizuru's arms around him, turning his head to glance over at her just barely before looking downward again. The pain just throbs in his head more and more by the second as he tries to fight back sudden wave of blood lust.

With the severe discomfort, it's difficult to even hear Chizuru's words, but he at least hears enough of the last few to know where she's getting at. So he gives her a quick pained nod and a strained "yeah". He'd protest and say that he's fine, but considering how dangerously long he has been out in the sun already... he's well aware of the consequences, and he's not taking anymore chances.

Lead the way, Cheese-chan.]

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[She notices that flinch, and almost recoils.] Does it hurt? [She has to persevere, though...no way he'll make it into the shade by himself. She slowly makes one step forward, watching to make sure his steps match hers.

It seems to take forever to make it into the shade, and as the distance closes, Heisuke's getting heavier. She could feel the sweat seeping though Heisuke's clothes and onto her.] You're slipping...Heisuke-kun...[She tries to hoist him further up against her, but she knows if she stops she'll probably end up collapsing under his weight. Almost...there...]

[Of course, Heisuke won't say it hurts. He hates to admit it, but really, it is a given, anyway. His body trembles as they continue to make their way over to the shade. About halfway there, the hair on his head begins to whiten and the shade of his eyes reddens as the pain increases.

If it weren't for Chizuru pointing out that he had been slipping, he wouldn't have noticed. He tries to at least help in pulling himself back up as she hoists him further up, which helps a little, but... of course, that just ends up hurting him even more.

They're almost there though, so he won't give up just yet. Just a couple more steps and they'll be under the shade of a tree, then he'll be able to collapse onto the ground and calm down.]

[Finally they make their way to the sanctuary of the nearby tree's shade, and, falling to her knees with Heisuke in tow, Chizuru releases a sigh of relief.] There...that's got to make things easier on you....[She looks to Heisuke with a look of concern.]

Did those packets make it here with you? Maybe I could go find some. [But would it be too late, by that time. Somewhere in the back of her mind a nagging voice reminded her that the reason Heisuke was suffering like this was because he just had to come out and find her. He had to make sure she was safe, because in what reality would she have been able to make it to town on her own, in this strange place?]

...please, I want to help...[Because this was ultimately her fault, wasn't it?]

[Considering the heat and exhaustion, he's still in severe pain, even if he is sitting and under the comforting shade of a tree. It's at least slowly improving though. Key word being 'slowly'.

Heisuke shakes his head, half to answer her question and half because he figured she would be thinking that this had somehow been her fault, and that she has to make up for it. But it's not her fault. He made the decision to come out here on his own. He wanted to. Of course, he can't tell her this at the moment. Speaking is proving to be incredibly difficult right now, between his intense, throbbing headache, burning throat, and hurting... everything.

After a moment though, he manages to let out a few words:] Just... just... give me a minute...

[Chizuru wants to offer words of encouragement, of comfort - but the fact that Heisuke can barely bring himself to answer made her realize that any sort of noise might just make things worse.

But she didn't know--she couldn't just stand there and watch..! What was she supposed to do?!

Even if she was to do something, how could she, when she had no idea where she was?! It frustrated her, made her angry--and the only thing she could do about it was swallow her upset. It was a bitter, painful thing to swallow, causing her eyes to sting as tears threatened to come to her eyes.

She blinks them away quickly. She can't cry. She won't allow Heisuke to worry about anything other than himself right now. As he requested, she waits in silence.]

[It's comfort enough having Chizuru right here with him anyway, so he appreciates it. No need for words.

He can kind of tell that she was on the verge of crying, which makes Heisuke work even harder to get the sudden vicious case of bloodlust to subside. Panting heavily, he just continues kneeling over the shaded grass, trying to relax his body.

There's some improvement, at least. After a moment or two, his white hair gradually reverts to its original brown, and his ruby eyes go back to blue-green.]

[She takes that as her cue to help him up. Falling to her knees, she takes Heisuke by the shoulders (gently!) and dips her head to try to regain eye-contact.]

Heisuke-kun...[Her voice was quiet, any words they shared reserved for just between them.]...do you want to rest a bit? I can wait here with you, or if you want me to go fetch something...

[His breathing isn't as heavy anymore, but it's still rather unsteady, as Chizuru may notice with her hands being on his shoulders and all. But it's definitely improving. Despite this, however, Heisuke's still fairly exhausted from the episode, so he nods weakly.]

Chizuru... [...] Y-yeah... Just for a little while. You don't have to get anything, but... y'mind staying around here for a few more minutes...?

[Just until his body is fully recovered. Or at least enough to give him enough energy for escorting Chizuru back to the apartment.]

.... [Chizuru just looks at Heisuke for a moment, her lips pulling to a thin, worrisome line. After a pause, she nods.] Understood.

[Still supporting Heisuke by the shoulders, Chizuru settles on the grass, crossing her ankles and shifting to sit, her legs curling beside her.] Then rest a moment? You can use my lap if you like. [She released one of Heisuke's shoulders, using the newly-freed hand to flatten the linen skirt of her dress across her legs.]

[He nods, continuing to try and relax himself and watching Chizuru. as she settles on the grass.] Yeah. Just for a bit.

Huh-- [When he hears her offer though, he kind of... looks off to the side a bit, his face growing slightly red. Would that really be okay...?! It sounds a little embarrassing and awkward, especially considering how Heisuke's not really used to seeing Chizuru in something so uh... small. And feminine. To him, at least. ...This isn't really the time to be thinking about this sort of thing, is it.]

Erm... Y-you sure about that...?

Of course! [Chizuru brightly smiles in hopes the offer would lighten the mood a bit. (After all this is a better kind of awkward than the guilty awkward that came with what just happened.)] I wouldn't have offered otherwise.

[She lightly pats her hand against the fabric covering her thigh.] Just for a bit, it's ok!

[Well if she insists, he supposes...] R-right...

[Just... give Heisuke a minute to recollect his thoughts and try not to feel too incredibly awkward! And then he'll go ahead and lay on the grass, his head gradually going to rest itself on Chizuru's lap. He makes sure to turn away from her, at least, which is half because he's sure his face is fairly red right now. I mean, it feels warm enough.

This is so embarrassing...!] S-sorry... about this...

[Chizuru wishes she had her normal clothes on. If for anything, so she would use her sleeve to wipe the perspiration off Heisuke's forehead.] It looks like you haven't completely cooled off from that little episode...[She still brushes some of his bangs back with her fingers to let the moisture evaporate off his forehead.]

I'm the one who should be sorry. You came all this way out because of me.

[His shoulders flinch a bit when Chizuru brushes his bangs back, really just because he was mildly surprised and is still awfully embarrassed about this. But he does smile a bit at it. He tenses once again though when she makes her latter comment. Oh, Chizuru... How could she say something like that? Always blaming things on herself..]

No, it's fine. Don't blame yourself, alright? I chose to come out here myself. I couldn't leave you alone out there, anyway. This place can get kinda dangerous sometimes. [Well. For Chizuru, anyway. Heisuke wouldn't admit to it being in any way dangerous for him. huff huff!!]

[Of course it's dangerous. Everywhere they go is dangerous, these days. If it's not rasetsu or Choshuu soldiers, it's the bloodlust or demons. Face it, Heisuke. They're all 'fated' - some would say it's for adventure, but as far as Chizuru's concerned, it's a fate of pain and suffering.

She just wants to help ease some of it, somehow.]

I'll make it up to you. [All that you said? Irrelevant. Chizuru is not going to be dead weight here, and you can bet that things are going to change for the better now that she's here.

She's not entirely sure how, yet. But she'll figure something out.]

[This is true. Even in Luceti it is, especially with the drafts and whatnot. But still.

Despite Chizuru completely ignoring his protests against her doing something for him, Heisuke does smile a bit when she insists on helping. That's so... Chizuru. And even if this place does suck and he's a little afraid of having her stuck here too, Heisuke has to admit that he is at least a little happy to have her here as well. He missed you okay--]

Well... if you really have to, I guess... Just don't force it though, alright?

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