alttitude | [ shirasu & jae-ha don't know shit ]

[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?

[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.]

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]

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

We can check the bathroom first, then.

[safer option: go.]

[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...?

It only hurt briefly.

[maybe he's a liar, maybe it's dead nerves or magic fire, Who Can Say. he doesn't seem to be outwardly pained, though.]

You don't need to worry about that.

It's only natural to worry over someone who caught fire, isn't it?

[Just saying - but here they are in the bathroom. Time to look around and see if there's literally anything that can at least. Help.]

What did you even wish for...?

[idk dana you're the mod you know what's in the bathrooms

but shirasu is at least going to help look, he's making himself useful.

up until he glances in the mirror, anyway; he pauses then.]

...Something it couldn't grant, maybe. Or it might just have a poor sense of humor.

[did castles even have bathrooms we're making shit up for sanitary reasons

also i burned the shit out of baren and yet i can't remember anything about how to treat burns

i'm fucked]

... so it was just a poor deal for you.

I'm sorry.

[yeah I have no idea either but probably like. cleaning them first maybe? listen we're winging it bc guess what I'm not googling.]

It was my own mistake. Technically, it gave me what I asked for.

[he gives his head a slight shake.]

You should choose your words carefully, if you ask anything of it.

[GOOGLE IT

just kidding it's a really recent burn wound and the nerves are exposed so it's probably not the best idea to apply water or anything like that]

Ahah... it's a bit late for that, I'm afraid.

[anyway he can't find any medicine or anything because of course he can't and he just manages to look annoyed]

If they knew it was even a possibility for someone to get hurt this severely, they should've prepared us for it...

[it's a murder castle, jae-ha]

Hasn't it always been a possibility?

[MURDER CASTLE, JAE-HA.

but when nothing turns up, he breathes out a sigh, turning back to the door.]

-one moment. I'm sure I have something I can tear up.

[or there will be mystery bandages in his room bc thanks well (':

and so you don't have to tag jae-ha just waiting, he'll be back momentarily with those, looking a little annoyed.]

...apparently it did see fit to provide.

[ . . . . well.

Jae-ha blinks, opening his hands to take them from Shirasu - ]

What a cruel gift.

I suppose it could have done worse.

[could've left him to use the dragon kigu as bandages or something? still, he can't say he appreciates it much.

he'll go ahead and hand them over to jae-ha.]

It saves us time, at least.

It does...

[Jae-ha has bandages wrapped around his dragon leg but - he doesn't offer those unless he has to. So he takes the clean bandages and motions for Shirasu to take a seat somewhere as he gingerly holds a hand out so he can start applying the bandages.]

Do you not want to talk about it?

[What happened. What Shirasu wished for.]

It makes sense if you don't - but it'll let me know if it's impolite or not to divert the conversation.

-not particularly.

[it's more than a little personal, and while he doesn't mind jae-ha... no, he really doesn't want to share.

he'll sit, though, holding still enough for jae-ha to work; if it causes him pain, there's not much indication aside from the occasional small wince.]

Divert it all you'd like.

[Small winces are always met with silence, though there's a slight pull at Jae-ha's lips into a frown. A silent apology.]

Then -

A favorite food?

Mm... anything sweet, really.

[shocking answers from the guy who was making dessert day 1, right. ]

And your favorite kind of music? Is it what you were playing back then, or do you have another preference?

Lullabies are beautiful, but some people are so bitter when they start to be played. But I think being gently carried off to sleep sounds like a sweet way to go.

Do you play any instruments?

It might not be so bad, but I suppose I can't blame anyone for not wanting to be put to sleep either...

I don't play anything myself, unfortunately. There was never quite time to learn.

Would you care to learn here?

[ . . . ]

Do you not care for sleep?

Twice as curious this time?

[just teasing, though, not annoyed.]

Of course I do, but I'd still only want to hear something like that if I were already trying to sleep.

As for learning-- I've considered asking my partner, actually, but haven't gotten around to it yet. Are you offering yourself as a teacher?

If you'd be interested in it - I find that it seems like many people in this place are in desperate need of hobbies.

Excluding yourself, I'm sure... or have you found yourself with too much time on your hands as well?

In either case, I wouldn't mind trying it.

I'm always willing to learn new things, if an opportunity shows itself.

But... let's make a plan for it then, when you have a better day ahead of you.

[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?

[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.]

... 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?

'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.

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.

I don't expect this place to give us much peace, so-- it isn't a bad idea to simply make our own, where we can.

[he lets himself relax a bit (though not entirely), watching jae-ha's hands as he plays.]

Is your new partnership working out well?

It is. ♥

[he enjoys being sousei's partner too much, maybe

but - ]

Are you asking because you sincerely want to know, or because of the bad blood between the two of you?

[look sousei straight up admitted to not wanting shirasu to have knives]

Mostly the former, because of the latter? But it's relieving to see that you get along with that man better than I do, at least.

[not really, but he's not going to say that.]

I can see why he'd be difficult.

[sousei sure is very

sousei]

Are you two taking to just avoiding each other here then?

For the most part, yes. It seems to be working well so far.

[most of the time.

they just need someone else they both want to shade and Then they can speak.]

And it seems to be a mutual enough agreement, as far as I can tell.

I can't say - he hasn't told me much, tight-lipped as he is. But I suppose...

[ . . . ]

I'd hate to see anything happen to either of you, so if this is the best method for that...

Why wouldn't it be the best method? All of us here are the biggest threats to each other, generally speaking; of course it makes sense for me to avoid someone who dislikes me.

[he's just out here trying to not get stabbed?]

I feel like dislike is a very petty reason for murder.

It's a poor motivation, yes, but I would rather not put my trust in the thought that it would be too petty.

... I suppose it makes sense to lack faith in someone you also find distasteful.

Do you believe it should be any different?

Well - I believe one way or another, I'm meant to have faith in my partner.

Don't you feel the same for Belph?

Of course I do-- and I wouldn't begrudge you your faith in your own partner.

But I cannot trust him the way you might.

[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?

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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]

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]

[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.

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.

Some great atrocity, maybe?

[like betraying a family that you love and cherish for the sake of some snake god

not that shirasu would do that!]

Only an ugly soul can ruin such sincere beauty.

You truly do take the whole of someone into account...

[that gets a small smile, a pleased little hum.]

Then I'll do my best to preserve that beauty, even here.

[atrocity? him? why he would never.]

But you seem to be enjoying yourself more this time, too-- it suits you better.

[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.]

[ . . . 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.

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.

.... 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.

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.

... so in the end, all we can do is wait again.

[Which.

He always hates.

More than anything.]

It's getting tiring, isn't it?

[he is a patient enough person, but-- being trapped and having so much outside of his influence is absolutely not helping.]

It's been tiring.

[That much he'll admit - and the sincere feeling of annoyance flares up.

And then it's tempered yet again.]

... but that sentiment doesn't really change anything, does it?

Sentiment alone rarely does. It only changes things if you let it guide your actions.

[a pause, and a faint smile.]

Though I don't suppose I need to tell you not to act recklessly, all the same.

... me? Reckless? I think I'm many things, but not that.

[that first week aside,,]

[we're ignoring the first week,,]

You do seem more reasonable than that. As I said, I doubt it's a warning you need-- but it never hurts to say it anyway, does it?

I would hate to see anything happen to you, is all, especially with the way things have been lately.

[ . . . . ]

That's very nice of you to say.

[He just.

Didn't really expect it.]

[he's trying to be nice here let him live]

You're pleasant company, and besides-- I couldn't learn from you if you weren't here, could I?

[it's just a shame he's with sousei :/]

... I suppose. Were you seeking out a lesson?

[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?

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.]

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]

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.

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?

[hmmmm. he considers that request for a moment, and-]

What sort of favor?

The 'if something happens to me when I go to retrieve that, get someone' kind of favor?

Of course. That wouldn't be a problem at all.

[he's just not going to go get, like. sousei.]

[sousei would probably think shirasu fucking did it]

You have my thanks then.

[and then he'll go to jump and retrieve the cloak!!

it's bubble time]

[ shirasu & jae-ha don't know shit ]

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