[ Not hearing from someone for that long... he'd, well, kind of thought the worst. (When he let himself think on it, that is.) But even that was fine, wasn't it? He'll claim as much. ]
[That response alone tells Reisi that Tatara wants to treat things as normal regardless of whether or not he'd known about Reisi sleeping for so long.]
Yes. Actually, I woke up mere minutes ago.
If anything, I feel oddly refreshed. And naturally uninformed in general, given how much time has passed.
[ He's surprised he's not more groggy, honestly! After all, three weeks? It doesn't make sense whatsoever. But, one thing is for certain in his mind: It wasn't Reisi's doing. ]
I thought maybe I stood in the way of your ideals somehow, or that Shun told you to stay away.
[Ah, Tatara has finally admit some concern over his lack of contact.]
I would have informed you if either had been the case, and then promptly attempted negotiating with you.
[Which apparently has always been his modus operandi since his awakening as the Blue King back in their world. He really is exactly who he is, even without memories.]
In any case, I'd like to see you soon. Perhaps after I determine the general state of things here? Although if there's a better time that would work for you, I'm glad to oblige.
[ Concern? No way! He's just... explaining, that's all! Everything's fine. It's all fine.
Though secretly, he's impressed Reisi would take the time to negotiate, should something have arisen that would separate them permanently. That's a bit surprising, to say the least.
Perhaps he still has much to learn about the Blue King. ]
[To Reisi, it doesn't feel like much time has passed since he's seen Tatara, but it's apparently been long enough that Tatara had come up with reasons for the sudden radio silence between them. It doesn't sit well with Reisi at all, especially since it's too close to his memory of accepting Tatara's request that Reisi talk to him about his thoughts and feelings.
...Speaking of which, would Kurosaki have told him to stay away from Tatara? Why would Tatara think that of him? Reisi understood Kurosaki's reasons for telling him to stay away from Suoh, but from Tatara? That seems somewhat odd to him.
Anyway, while he hadn't wanted to leave Tatara waiting, Reisi decided it'd be best to get up to speed with things as soon as possible. It's for that reason he'd decided on dropping by Minerva's Temple in the evening.]
[ Of course it wouldn’t seem like a long time to someone who has been asleep through the duration. Tatara still finds it hard to believe, honestly; but what reason does he have to distrust Reisi? Of all the things he is and isn’t, he is least of all a liar. And that’s why the god doesn’t question matters further.
He’s waiting in his own kitchen, checking on some succulents, (has he mentioned he’s really into succulents now?), and debating the merits of making a full meal versus a snack by the time a knock falls on the front door. ]
Coming~!
[ What state will Reisi be in, after sleeping so long? He wonders, fleetingly, as he pulls open that door. ]
[Said as calmly and as composed as ever upon seeing the other man. Somehow, Reisi appears more inexplicably radiant than usual, but who's to say that isn't Tatara's imagination? Then again, Reisi doesn't often get a full night's sleep, even if there's little to show for it. Anyway, he's come dressed as a civilian instead of his usual, unmistakably striking uniform.]
No, not at all! [ ...Well. Of course he’d say that, regardless. But truly, after three weeks? The hours between initial contact earlier today and the present are but a pittance against that span of time.
In any case, once Reisi’s inside, Tatara begins the obligatory once-over. He’s undoubtedly rested-looking; and, unexpectedly, also without his usual uniform...? But even so, he still looks downright dapper. (Like he expected a shred less of Reisi Munakata.)
Hazel eyes flick up, and there’s a curious -- if momentary -- tilts of the god’s head. ] Trying something new~?
[ Tatara won’t wait for an answer, however, before reaching up to help himself to a long-overdue hug -- one that says, discreetly, “I’m glad to see you again. It’s been too long.” With it, he’ll unconsciously-but-audibly breathe out, for some reason.
[Even here in the Far Shore, Reisi hasn't made it much his habit to wear civvies, so he's at least fairly sure that's what Tatara's referring to. But before he could answer, moves to embrace him—and Reisi is quick to reciprocate. Pulling Tatara close, Reisi slips his arms around the other man. He then hears Tatara seemingly breathe a sigh of relief.]
You mean the outfit? I have a few of these for the occasional low-key activity, I suppose. How do you like it?
[ This. This is the hug he would've never admitted he's wanted -- needed, even, maybe -- for more than a while. He's a physical person, after all, but there's no one he's been allowed to embrace who appreciates and returns his touch quite like Reisi.
His smile returns in earnest then as he draws back to once more eye the shinki's choice of outfit. ]
It's fitting! [ And, just because Tatara is Tatara--] And well-fitted, too!
[ Said like he's got an eye for quality tailoring, (which is hardly true), while he experimentally runs a few fingers down Reisi's front and out to catch a hand. ]
Have you been caught up on all you've missed?
[ Probably not. Just a guess. Because boy, is it a lot... ]
Unfortunately, no. I can't say I'm caught up on everything. Surely there are some things that have fallen through the cracks.
[He also doesn't know why Kurosaki would forbid him and Tatara from seeing each other, or at least why Tatara would think such a thing. But that's something he'd rather ease into anyway, so he sets it aside for later.]
And besides, I certainly haven't caught up with you just yet.
[Turning slowly, he glances around the temple, noting the bar and kitchen areas.]
Aloe, jade, and cacti... Something you've taken interest in lately?
It's fine, don't sweat it! I'll get you caught up in no time.
[ Pending they're given enough time. It could take a while. At least for Tatara personally, there's not much to tell -- after all, he doesn't plan on explaining the scenario with Shun. No need to incite tensions between god and shinki, now is there?
So, needless to say, these distractions and conversational diversions are more than welcome. ]
Mm! Good eye~! [ A small laugh. ] I'm into succulents now!
[ Keeping consistent with Tatara's hobby a week schedule and all... ]
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Date: 2018-04-06 03:31 am (UTC)[ Not hearing from someone for that long... he'd, well, kind of thought the worst. (When he let himself think on it, that is.) But even that was fine, wasn't it? He'll claim as much. ]
Are you alright?
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Date: 2018-04-06 03:45 am (UTC)Yes. Actually, I woke up mere minutes ago.
If anything, I feel oddly refreshed. And naturally uninformed in general, given how much time has passed.
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Date: 2018-04-06 03:59 am (UTC)[ He's surprised he's not more groggy, honestly! After all, three weeks? It doesn't make sense whatsoever. But, one thing is for certain in his mind: It wasn't Reisi's doing. ]
I thought maybe I stood in the way of your ideals somehow, or that Shun told you to stay away.
[ But that's another story entirely. ]
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Date: 2018-04-06 04:13 am (UTC)I would have informed you if either had been the case, and then promptly attempted negotiating with you.
[Which apparently has always been his modus operandi since his awakening as the Blue King back in their world. He really is exactly who he is, even without memories.]
In any case, I'd like to see you soon. Perhaps after I determine the general state of things here? Although if there's a better time that would work for you, I'm glad to oblige.
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Date: 2018-04-06 04:39 am (UTC)Though secretly, he's impressed Reisi would take the time to negotiate, should something have arisen that would separate them permanently. That's a bit surprising, to say the least.
Perhaps he still has much to learn about the Blue King. ]
Soon is fine! I'm home, so... any time works!
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Date: 2018-04-10 01:50 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2018-04-10 02:30 pm (UTC)...Speaking of which, would Kurosaki have told him to stay away from Tatara? Why would Tatara think that of him? Reisi understood Kurosaki's reasons for telling him to stay away from Suoh, but from Tatara? That seems somewhat odd to him.
Anyway, while he hadn't wanted to leave Tatara waiting, Reisi decided it'd be best to get up to speed with things as soon as possible. It's for that reason he'd decided on dropping by Minerva's Temple in the evening.]
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Date: 2018-04-10 02:54 pm (UTC)He’s waiting in his own kitchen, checking on some succulents, (has he mentioned he’s really into succulents now?), and debating the merits of making a full meal versus a snack by the time a knock falls on the front door. ]
Coming~!
[ What state will Reisi be in, after sleeping so long? He wonders, fleetingly, as he pulls open that door. ]
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Date: 2018-04-12 08:52 pm (UTC)[Said as calmly and as composed as ever upon seeing the other man. Somehow, Reisi appears more inexplicably radiant than usual, but who's to say that isn't Tatara's imagination? Then again, Reisi doesn't often get a full night's sleep, even if there's little to show for it. Anyway, he's come dressed as a civilian instead of his usual, unmistakably striking uniform.]
I hope I didn't keep you long.
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Date: 2018-04-12 09:26 pm (UTC)In any case, once Reisi’s inside, Tatara begins the obligatory once-over. He’s undoubtedly rested-looking; and, unexpectedly, also without his usual uniform...? But even so, he still looks downright dapper. (Like he expected a shred less of Reisi Munakata.)
Hazel eyes flick up, and there’s a curious -- if momentary -- tilts of the god’s head. ] Trying something new~?
[ Tatara won’t wait for an answer, however, before reaching up to help himself to a long-overdue hug -- one that says, discreetly, “I’m glad to see you again. It’s been too long.” With it, he’ll unconsciously-but-audibly breathe out, for some reason.
Maybe he really had been worried, all along. ]
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Date: 2018-04-16 10:29 pm (UTC)You mean the outfit? I have a few of these for the occasional low-key activity, I suppose. How do you like it?
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Date: 2018-04-16 11:58 pm (UTC)His smile returns in earnest then as he draws back to once more eye the shinki's choice of outfit. ]
It's fitting! [ And, just because Tatara is Tatara--] And well-fitted, too!
[ Said like he's got an eye for quality tailoring, (which is hardly true), while he experimentally runs a few fingers down Reisi's front and out to catch a hand. ]
Have you been caught up on all you've missed?
[ Probably not. Just a guess. Because boy, is it a lot... ]
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Date: 2018-04-19 01:09 pm (UTC)[He also doesn't know why Kurosaki would forbid him and Tatara from seeing each other, or at least why Tatara would think such a thing. But that's something he'd rather ease into anyway, so he sets it aside for later.]
And besides, I certainly haven't caught up with you just yet.
[Turning slowly, he glances around the temple, noting the bar and kitchen areas.]
Aloe, jade, and cacti... Something you've taken interest in lately?
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Date: 2018-04-19 02:27 pm (UTC)[ Pending they're given enough time. It could take a while. At least for Tatara personally, there's not much to tell -- after all, he doesn't plan on explaining the scenario with Shun. No need to incite tensions between god and shinki, now is there?
So, needless to say, these distractions and conversational diversions are more than welcome. ]
Mm! Good eye~! [ A small laugh. ] I'm into succulents now!
[ Keeping consistent with Tatara's hobby a week schedule and all... ]