That's not what we agreed would happen Now that's just mean. Why wouldn't you touch such a thoughtful gift? Although, I suppose, touching is not necessary. Intense dislike is also one of the effects. How long have you been like this?..
[ He sighs quietly, and scoots out from under Katsura's arms to sit up. One arm draped over his knee, he gives Katsura a blank look. ]
She's always disliked you. Doesn't need the effects of any flowers.
[ And with that, he turns back to her.
See, he gets it. He doesn't like talking about himself either, and he wouldn't be happy if he was essentially forced to. He can understand it. So he supposes that's why he figures he might as well admit ... ]
All right, I shouldn't have taken advantage of it. You're right.
[ It's like magic. Maybe he's sick.
It's really just a quiet understanding, though. Attempting a parley. I get it. I won't do it again, is what it really means. ]
[ She doesn't feel like repeating what Gintoki has said, because it's already been said. She has disliked him since the first time they met, actually. It's just Katsura who is an idiot for not noticing. ]
If you do it again I won't be as forgiving.
[ Yes, this is her forgiving him. For now. If it does happen again she'll actually hurt him for real. ]
[ huffs, but allows Gintoki to escape and... huh. Now that's interesting. Looks like Gintoki has connected to his wife at some level after all. That's... a lot of wordless information simmering between them, so he's actually going to be not annoying and not comment on that. ]
[ Although he will give Gintoki a double-take when he says "you're right", because whoa. ]
[ looks offended?? what the fuck people, stop calling him disgusting, that's Kondo's thing! they're nothing alike!! at least as far as poop and stalking jokes go ]
What part of me could possibly be considered disgusting?!
[ Hey. Hey lady. They're free grownups and he's going to come over whenever he feels like it?! So much quiet rage under that wig right now ]
You seem to think I've got any choice in when he comes over. I don't invite him.
[ Doesn't need to, since he shows up when he wants to. Gintoki just lets him. Pretends he doesn't want him around, closes the door in his face quite often, but in the end he doesn't throw him out. ]
Are you saying I need your permission?
[ Because excuse. They are free grown ups, and he's signed no contract on needing to give a heads up. ]
[ just stares at her in outrage, expecting some kind of explanation ]
[ he's pretty and decent and he smells nice?? how is that disgusting. annoying, maybe, frustrating, sure, but disgusting?! why is everyone mistaking him for the goddamned gorilla?!.. ]
[ Yes. Yes, he is. He's still kind of slow with the typing too.
But, oh, are we sitting? Then why is he standing? Let him just fix that, and join Katsura, bending a leg enough for it to reach Katsura's thigh when it flops down. His hands lie limple between his legs. ]
[ How rude. Well, enjoy him patting your knee consolingly then. ]
It's not Zura, it's Katsura. You are always welcome under my roof when things get too tough. [ pause ] Ah, I've always wanted to say that. [ another pause ] Now that I finally have a roof... [ ty HH ]
There's silence for a long while at that. Has he fallen asleep again? But no, his eyes are very much open. Just staring straight ahead at nothing. That's right ... Katsura's kind of been without that for a very long time. Sometimes Gintoki forgets. Or more like chooses not to think about it. It's simply ... Unpleasant. ]
Do you like it here?
[ It's not ... really a question because he thinks he knows the answer. Still. ]
[ Ah, yes. That. Katsura can't help but feel something squirm in the back of his mind. They always choose not to think about upsetting things, don't they? Being stuck here was one of such things for Katsura. Sometimes he felt guilty, even disgusted at himself about having settled in as seamlessly as he supposedly has. At the same time... there was peace here. The ruler was still kind of a dick, but... ]
[ Nobody had to kill people they loved here. ]
[ He frowns and looks away, staring forward similar to how Gintoki does. ]
[ There's always something shutting them in. Even when they were kids there was something, even though they weren't entirely aware of it. It was looming on the horizon. Because they decided to pick up the sword.
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You better be fucking glad I didn't touch that one, you piece of shit.
[ Doesn't mean she's happy about the visit, however. ]
You 'suppose'? What the hell do you think, if I tell people things about myself I prefer if I get to choose it myself.
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That's not what we agreed would happenNow that's just mean. Why wouldn't you touch such a thoughtful gift? Although, I suppose, touching is not necessary. Intense dislike is also one of the effects. How long have you been like this?..[ yeah now he's doubting the natural order ]
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She's always disliked you. Doesn't need the effects of any flowers.
[ And with that, he turns back to her.
See, he gets it. He doesn't like talking about himself either, and he wouldn't be happy if he was essentially forced to. He can understand it. So he supposes that's why he figures he might as well admit ... ]
All right, I shouldn't have taken advantage of it. You're right.
[ It's like magic. Maybe he's sick.
It's really just a quiet understanding, though. Attempting a parley. I get it. I won't do it again, is what it really means. ]
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If you do it again I won't be as forgiving.
[ Yes, this is her forgiving him. For now. If it does happen again she'll actually hurt him for real. ]
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[ huffs, but allows Gintoki to escape and... huh. Now that's interesting. Looks like Gintoki has connected to his wife at some level after all. That's... a lot of wordless information simmering between them, so he's actually going to be not annoying and not comment on that. ]
[ Although he will give Gintoki a double-take when he says "you're right", because whoa. ]
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What a terrifying woman.
He gets onto his feet with mighty effort, and scrubs a hand over his face. Ugh. Best get an early night today. He really wants to sleep, still. ]
I started a load of laundry. Dunno how long ago that was now.
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[ Look, she can't be any more blunt than this. Unless she shoves her blade through him.
She gives him a look to acknowledge that she's heard him, and a subtle nod. Wow, he's not completely useless? Shocker. ]
Next time you're going to bring your friend over, let me know.
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What part of me could possibly be considered disgusting?!
[ Hey. Hey lady. They're free grownups and he's going to come over whenever he feels like it?! So much quiet rage under that wig right now ]
I'm still here, you know...
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You seem to think I've got any choice in when he comes over. I don't invite him.
[ Doesn't need to, since he shows up when he wants to. Gintoki just lets him. Pretends he doesn't want him around, closes the door in his face quite often, but in the end he doesn't throw him out. ]
Are you saying I need your permission?
[ Because excuse. They are free grown ups, and he's signed no contract on needing to give a heads up. ]
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[ She's not going to go into it more than that. Time to ignore the wig again. ]
I'm saying tell me. I obviously can't keep him out now that you live here, but at least send me a text so I know he's here.
[ But if he's being too annoying she'll kick him out. ]
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[ he's pretty and decent and he smells nice?? how is that disgusting. annoying, maybe, frustrating, sure, but disgusting?! why is everyone mistaking him for the goddamned gorilla?!.. ]
I do not follow.
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A huff. Well, he supposes that's not entirely unreasonable. He still crosses his arms with a displeased look, though. ]
Fine.
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She huffs as well, gives Katsura an annoyed look before leaving. She'll leave these idiots alone now. ]
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Unbelievable.
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But, oh, are we sitting? Then why is he standing? Let him just fix that, and join Katsura, bending a leg enough for it to reach Katsura's thigh when it flops down. His hands lie limple between his legs. ]
And I'm supposed to live with this.
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You've always been strong, Gintoki. I know you can make it.
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There are limits even for me, Zura.
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It's not Zura, it's Katsura. You are always welcome under my roof when things get too tough. [ pause ] Ah, I've always wanted to say that. [ another pause ] Now that I finally have a roof... [ ty HH ]
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There's silence for a long while at that. Has he fallen asleep again? But no, his eyes are very much open. Just staring straight ahead at nothing. That's right ... Katsura's kind of been without that for a very long time. Sometimes Gintoki forgets. Or more like chooses not to think about it. It's simply ... Unpleasant. ]
Do you like it here?
[ It's not ... really a question because he thinks he knows the answer. Still. ]
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[ Nobody had to kill people they loved here. ]
[ He frowns and looks away, staring forward similar to how Gintoki does. ]
As much as a canary can like its cage.
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If it's not one thing it's another ...
[ There's always something shutting them in. Even when they were kids there was something, even though they weren't entirely aware of it. It was looming on the horizon. Because they decided to pick up the sword.
It really was only that. ]
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[ He knows. This isn't right. ]
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It's fine to accept it for the time being, but we mustn't forget we don't belong here.
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Speak for yourself.
[ There's a pause, and he scratches the back of his head. ]
I won't forget.
[ He's reminded every day when his so called family here comes down for breakfast in the morning. Wrong faces. ]
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