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week 1, monday

[alttitude]

[there was a man on fire -

and Jae-ha is going to just approach him when there's less people around, because that's easier than trying to make a scene in public.]

- I feel like I don't need to ask if you're okay.

But - do you need help treating your burns?

[wagashis]

[it's probably obvious enough that he's not okay after that incident-- he does appreciate jae-ha waiting a bit, though. scenes are something he prefers to avoid.]

I'm sure I can handle them-- but an extra hand might make it go a bit faster.

[he's more cautious now that jae-ha is connected to sousei, but that also makes it a good idea to keep an eye on him when he can.]

[alttitude]

Then I can give you that, at the very least - they might have more supplies in the bedrooms, or the bathroom.

[he can't exactly offer up his own room without sousei's permission though

struggle]

[wagashis]

[and he doesn't especially want to offer up his. hm.]

We can check the bathroom first, then.

[safer option: go.]

[alttitude]

[dorm chambers probably have bathrooms - but he'll go and lead them to.... honestly any of the dorm chambers? time to look]

Does it still hurt...?

week 1, sunday

[alttitude]

[It's been busy, to say the least.

But Jae-ha is still trying to find some way to calm after... everything that just happened. It's some hours after the execution that he's in the foyer, sitting against a windowsill and letting his fingers play at his erhu. When he sees Shirasu walk back, he lifts his head and offers a smile.]

On some very urgent business?

[wagashis]

[his steps slow a bit at the sound of the erhu; it's not hard to guess who that's coming from, and he meets that smile with a small one of his own. like all of them, it's more polite than genuine.]

I'm in no hurry. Have you been well enough?

[as much as any of them are. the last week has been a Lot.]

[alttitude]

... enough.

[Is how much he can answer. Jae-ha will move so that there's more space for Shirasu to join him, gesturing for him to take the seat.]

Shall I play a song for your troubles?

[wagashis]

'Enough' is as much as we can hope for, isn't it.

[he'll go ahead and take a seat next to him, there, giving jae-ha a nod.]

-but I'd like that, if you wouldn't mind.

[alttitude]

I can't imagine why I would.

[but Jae-ha lets his fingers move skillfully, playing a calm song, something tranquil as if trying to combat the gloom that's fallen over the castle]

We all need a bit of something to unwind right now, I think.

week 2, wednesday

[wagashis]

[he still isn't one for the festivities, but of course shirasu is here to have a look around, seeing the sights and watching a few fights while he's at it; he's taking a break for now, though, taking advantage of a lull in the jousting to take a look at the horses.

at one of the unicorns, specifically. but when he tries to get close, suddenly it very much needs to be somewhere else, darting off to another part of the grounds with its fancy tail swishing behind it.

as he turns over his shoulder to see if anything startled it--]

Ah, I wondered if you would be out here.

[as opposed to on a roof again, you know.]

Some of these animals are a bit strange, aren't they?

[alttitude]

They seem... fickle?

[why won't they let him come close!! he's pure!!!!]

But ah - I'm glad I found you!

[shirasu did not ask for a flower crown but he is most certainly getting one]

[wagashis]

They certainly do. I've only gotten a look at them once or twice...

[unicorns please love him he's done nothing wrong in his life??

but the flower crown is a cute distraction, and he looks it over with an approving little hum; if jae-ha's not putting it on his head then shirasu will do it himself.]

Do you think it suits me, even now?

[is it still cute even with, you know, the fucked up eye which i'm still laughing over sib calling it a crypt keeper eye goddamnit]

[alttitude]

[jae-ha absolutely put it on shirasu himself to make sure that it fit on his head correctly

and even with that question, he doesn't hesitate]

Of course.

Very few things can pull away from your loveliness.

[wagashis]

Do you think so?

[it's not quite what he expected, and he's not entirely sure whether he thinks that sounds fake or not; he reaches up to gently touch the flower crown, looking thoughtful.]

I have to wonder what those few things would be, then, if even this hasn't.

week 2, saturday, post-trial

[wagashis]

[he isn't exactly looking for jae-ha, but when they cross paths--]

There you are. I- suppose I should take a moment to apologize, for suspecting you earlier.

[he's out here trying to stay on jae-ha's good side.]

[alttitude]

[ . . . well.]

No, it was my mistake - I didn't even realize that his cut might have been different.

You were right to say something to him.

[wagashis]

It wasn't very likely that he'd sustain the same injury twice; I can't fault you much for not thinking anything of it.

[a sigh, and-]

I only hope he was honest about that gift, and that it works.

[alttitude]

.... I think we all hope for that.

[Jae-ha pauses then.]

Even if I can't understand that type of self-sacrificing thing... I think it's supposed to be brave.

[wagashis]

It's meant to be, but they usually end up leaving more troubles behind than they solve with that sort of act.

[like a certain man he knew, and a certain brother of his. he finds anything but jae-ha to look at.]

But perhaps at least one good thing will come of this one.

week 5, monday

[alttitude]

[Jae-ha is on item collection duty.

In this case, snagged on a high kitchen shelf, there appears to be a white cloak with blue trim dangling from one of the cupboards. He looks up at it with hesitation, his brow furrowing.

Should Shirasu enter and catch Jae-ha's attention, he'll ask - ]

Ah, Shirasu.

Do you know if the castle is playing with us again?

[wagashis]

I suppose that depends on whether you think it ever isn't playing with us... but no, I don't believe I've noticed anything amiss.

[either this is the first time, or he just thinks he's far enough from jae-ha that he's not going to get caught in it again.]

[alttitude]

No? You haven't seen items you might recognize from home that shouldn't be here?

[he's going to keep

staring at this cloak]

[wagashis]

Is that something you recognize, then?

[he stares at the cloak himself, considering it thoughtfully.]

I can't say I've had the same experience.

[alttitude]

It is... It belongs to someone I know, and I can't imagine why he'd part with it.

[ . . . . ]

Is it possible for me to ask you for a brief favor?