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Soushi Minashiro (festumborn) wrote in marinanova,
@ 2016-05-28 20:02:00

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kazuki makabe, soushi minashiro

day 377 - action
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[Nope, he doesn't do heat. At all. That means he didn't go to the waterpark or the beach or any other place where he suspects people might be carrying waterguns or balloons. In fact, most of Soushi's day is spent inside somewhere. That is truly the only way to beat the heat - especially if he doesn't want to end up the color of a lobster.

His time spent outside is extremely brief, simply to get from one location to the next and more importantly - to the air conditioners that are running inside each building. Soushi doesn't really deviate from his normal routine so he can be found in the library surrounded by books in the morning and afternoon, deciding to push lunch back a few hours to avoid going out in the hottest part of the day. Then as the afternoon gives way to the evening he heads over to Squeeze for a light meal and an iced coffee.

Both places will find him reading over various materials. He manages to multitask when eating, ensuring that he doesn't get any food on the book or that eating doesn't slow down his reading. Not even the occasional note-taking manages to interrupt the steady flow of his other activities.]

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For Kazuki

[Soushi had managed to make it all day without a single incident. The moment he started home it was as if fate decided to play catch-up. When he felt the first splash of something cool break over his head, his first reaction had been to simply sigh. Right up until a stream of blue descended into his peripheral vision. He watched as part of his hair started to change colors. Tugging the rest of his braid of his shoulder produced more blue that now covered his hand.

Looking up provided a sight of the culprit but there was hardly anything Soushi could do about it from down here. His inaction only served up a second balloon, this time there was a bit of red streaking over his face. A shake of his head and then he hustled out of the firing range of the balloon bomber.

Before Soushi headed up to their shared apartment he attempted to wring out his hair and clothes to get rid of the dripping food dye. It wouldn't do to drip it all over the floor and furniture. That only resulted in the two colors mixing and creating strands of purple hair. With a heavy sigh, he closes the apartment door behind him and resolves to head to the bathroom immediately.

Soushi doesn't stop at the kitchen like he normally would but has every intention of breezing by it. He does manage a typical greeting to his roommate.]

I'm back.

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	soukyuu 2016-05-29 06:04 am UTC (link)
	[There definitely was. Especially off the fact that almost immediately the water is mixing to make a rich shade of purple. The clothing really would have stained everything. For the time being while Soushi lets the water run through his hair for a bit, he'll lather up the washcloth to begin lightly scrubbing down his arms.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	festumborn 2016-05-29 07:15 am UTC (link)
	[Eventually he runs a hand through his hair, pushing his bangs back before reaching for the washcloth. Soushi isn't rejecting the help but turns so that his friend can start in on his hair. There is only so much he could do on his own with the hair since he isn't able to see all of it without a mirror.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

soukyuu
2016-05-29 08:00 am UTC (link)

[Handing the cloth over without a word, he then begins on the other's hair. He lets the water run through it more before wringing it out section by section. This is repeated several times over, while in between he cards his fingers through it. Even though the water is a little clearer, it's becoming more obvious of how much longer this may take. Not that it's of any surprise.

The bad part is realizing that this could actually completely dye Soushi's hair. Which, while still a bit entertaining to Kazuki, would be troublesome.

He reaches up to work more on Soushi's bangs before focusing on his scalp for a little while. His fingers work through the hair, nails lightly dragging.]

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festumborn
2016-06-21 01:16 am UTC (link)

[While Kazuki is busy with his hair, Soushi starts on his arms - scrubbing away the color as best he can. The top layer is most definitely streaming off of him but it leaves behind a faint stain that's managed to peneatrate into his skin.

He sighs because if his skin is like this then he can only guess what his hair is going to look like after. Maybe he'll just hide away--

Oh. Oh. That feels extremely good and Soushi can't help but close his eyes, allow his head to tilt back to enjoy the sensation of someone else's fingers moving across his scalp. A soft, pleasurable hum escapes him.]

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soukyuu
2016-06-21 02:31 am UTC (link)

[Soushi's skin may end up needing more attention after all. At the least he may be able to find something in the Dome that can assist in more thoroughly get rid of the color in his hair. If not just an extended amount of time what he's in the middle of doing right now.

While he can't quite hear the sound over the rush of the water, Kazuki notices plenty enough how Soushi is more relaxed. It would probably be an accurate guess to say that he's probably never had someone else wash his hair for him.

So he simply continues on, quietly happy with how content Soushi seems to be.]

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festumborn
2016-06-21 11:20 pm UTC (link)

[He will just have to wash it a few times and possibly even just wear long sleeved shirts whenever he goes out. Not that he doesn't do that a lot anyway. What he does care about is the state of his hair so he may seriously have to go out in search of something to strip the color out of his hair. Though Soushi won't be venturing out until tomorrow when it's not so hot out.

It is an accurate guess. The last time someone washed his hair for him was his mother and they both know how long ago she died.

As Kazuki continues on, Soushi forgets what he was supposed to be doing in the meantime. The washcloth is held in loose fingers at his side and when those fingers move down to clean the hair at the nape of his neck, he shivers visibly.]

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soukyuu
2016-06-21 11:59 pm UTC (link)

[Ultimately Kazuki will just do as much as he's able to help. Hopefully it really will be cooler out by tomorrow. Sure, the island could get fairly hot, but here feels worse.

He notices the way Soushi's actions begin to dwindle, as well as that chill, only a bit after the fact. It has him slowing just a little as well. His fingertips do continue to sweep over Soushi's skin now and again, gently running his fingers through his hair, before starting the process all over again.

For a moment, though, Kazuki does stall a little, leaning in just slightly to rest his forehead to the back of Soushi's shoulder.]

Everything okay. . .? [Is the water temperature still fine?]

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festumborn
2016-06-22 12:51 am UTC (link)

[If not, he'll just stay in until it does cool in. It isn't as if he doesn't have a million things he could be doing around the house. After all there is a lot more to be cleaned than his room back at Alvis.

Soushi simply stands there, enjoying the gentle touches. Touching isn't really something he does a lot of and doesn't typically get touched in return. Maybe a pat to his shoulder happens in passing in celebration or Orihime will hug him (which is more awkward than anything) and the professional examinations from various doctors but otherwise physical contact is kept to a minimum. It's just something he isn't all that comfortable with.

Except for Kazuki. As usual, Kazuki is the expection. They can sit shoulder-to-shoulder and nothing feels uncomfortable about it. He even lets Kazuki touch his hair which is something no one else is welcome to do. Soushi hasn't examined the reason in any depth beyond that of the simple fact that they were connected for years in a way that created this sense of ease between them.

A warmth settles on his back and he's only vaguely aware of Kazuki speaking.]

Hmm? [He hums lazily.

It takes him a minute to process the words that are directed in his direction but once he does, he still doesn't respond with real words - just more sounds.]

Mmhmm.

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soukyuu
2016-06-22 01:12 am UTC (link)

[Even Kazuki, himself, has never been the most physically affectionate sort, despite how, yes, he was plenty so if in comparison to Soushi. That went for pretty much everyone and anyone. Only, with him, Kazuki doesn't even think twice on it. The want very present, but especially during the long while where their only connection was a mental link.

And on top of even that, another two years back home. Except this time, there really was no coming back.

So maybe that's why he's acting how he is right now. They've been here for two weeks, but he still wants to stay as close as he can to Soushi. Even though it's been a few years since he returned from the Festum's side, it's as if he still hasn't fully made up for the time they had that physical connection. Even if that simply does mean sitting side by side.

The way Soushi replies gets a quiet chuckle, both smiling and relaxing a bit more against him. Although one hand returns to his hair, the other goes to lightly rest against his arm.]

I'm glad you're enjoying it, then.

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festumborn
2016-06-22 01:29 am UTC (link)

[A lot of things have changed since they were a pair of kids playing around with an old radio. They have certainly changed. But somewhere beneath all of the pain and hardships they've been through, they're the same. Soushi still shares everything with Kazuki first and foremost. He is still the one to pull away first.

That is evident by their future when Soushi is a reborn baby. It's his fate to leave first when he returns home.

It isn't fair, he knows that but he's saving his friend even if that means he has to hurt him in the process. What matters is that they're both here now and can enjoy what they can in the time being.

And if that involves Kazuki's hands threading through his hair - well so be it. Soushi is going to enjoy it while he can and not think about whether Kazuki has done this for the toddler.

He doesn't say anything in response to Kazuki, just hums in agreement and allows himself to lean into Kazuki just a little. Enough that he won't have to worry about attempting to keep his balance against the slick tile floor of the shower while his eyes are closed.]

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soukyuu
2016-06-22 01:54 am UTC (link)

[It's difficult to not want to explore this very different world (virtual or otherwise); to really have fun with it, even. He shouldn't, he knows they can't become complacent and not caring how long they may be here. But a part of him - possibly larger than he'd admit - really wouldn't mind. Almost everything about Marina Nova is something they've never once had before. Many things, experiences, and plenty more that only existed much before they had been born. So he does feel guilty over wanting it all, even while also not being able to help himself.

Of course he's helped the younger Soushi bathe and wash his hair, many times by now, but it really isn't the same. Neither is it the same kind of affection. He could stay just as they are right now forever.

Thoughtlessly Kazuki's hand slips down just a bit further until it covers the back of his own, their fingers very loosely threading. Of course he's easily able to support him for as much as Soushi leans back. Although it does cause his head to move a little as well, now resting in the crook of his shoulder.]

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