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[nemuru]

Name: Ritsu Sakuma
Date: 06/08
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heya
its ritsu
think im bunny but have wings and scales
cant fly but am very itchy
grew after i took some meds from leeches tho
any1 else have this exp
(prob like ppl who dont do magic things) (coz they were like monsters only) (have a tail since last month so i count)
or does any1 have cures for itchy scales
and feathers
and wings that suck and dont do anything but look kinda cute
thx in adv
bye bye

ps come by rose bush
they have pretty flowers
im advertising for them n think i get paid better if ppl actually say it worked

Comments

[youkoso]

( rei, cream in one hand and parasol put up in the other, predictably lights up when he sees ritsu, his leisurely walk breaking into a... slightly less leisurely walk. ritsu, it's ritsu...!

even if the altered state of ritsu's body makes his heart twist with concern; ritsu's scathing refusal of his general existence stings less in comparison. undeterred, he nears his darling baby brother. )

Ritsu~ Can't you be, perhaps, a smidgen to you caring eldest brother who traversed miles and miles of heated stone and brick in the blazing ( by sakuma standards, though it feels less so recently ) heat simply to ferry to you a balm for your ailment?

( holds out!!! the cream for itchy scales!!!!!!! and settle down beside him. )

You said this condition has its roots in a medication you took...? Are you ill, my dearest Ritsu?

[nemuru]

[ he'll take it, opening it to sniff and then take a decent bit of it on two of his fingers. he uses his other to feel for the scales, their itchiness not helping to find their exact spot, and gently rubs the cream in. ]

Nah. I signed up to help test 'em at that... Mmm, Leeches apothe-whatever? [ the one Not officially part of the coven's apothecary network. ] Hasn't been that bad.

[ a beat, and he rolls his head onto his shoulder, staring at rei. ]

Why do you have this kinda stuff, huh?

[youkoso]

I’ve taken up some work at an apothecary. ( the one that Doesn’t use monsters as test subjects. ) I went out and requested a bottle of this in lieu of my next payment once I saw your written notice on the message board.

( the... network. it’s fine. in any case, he looks concerned in a faintly stern way, like a parent might. )

Ritsu, my darling flesh and blood, the moon of my night and apple of my eye, why on earth are you testing unknown substances, even for payment? Barring these effects, it’s possible a concoction could have made you ill— in fact, I find that more than likely, given this particular request for help, if I’m recalling correctly, specifically called for monsters, yes? I’m certain they knew they had dangerous substances to offer, and you’re generally far from a fool— I, of all people, know that much.

( scold scold scold )

[nemuru]

[ ugh- getting actually, legitimately scolded by rei makes his skin crawl, and he turns away again; not looking, not seeing that face on him (like an older brother, like a parent, like someone who actually really, really cares-)

that's better. does wonders. ]

They're monsters workin' for monsters - they just don't trust witches to do it right, I guess. They're [ he pauses a second, wondering if it's the word to use, before he forges ahead- ] people who just live around the city... No official training or anything like that, just good ol' fashioned apprenticeship and family business kinda thing... Anyway, they wouldn't do anything that'd really kill anyone on purpose, it'd be bad for business... Probably.

[ Probably. ]

[youkoso]

Intention is not a component necessary to wound, Ritsu.

( rei, of course, is the expert on that, which makes him both qualified and unqualified to remark on it.

... he sighs. if ritsu is going to defend them, he can't really argue. )

Did they say how long these . . . side effects would last?

[nemuru]

[ the side glance says it all - rich coming from anija - but he goes back to watching elsewhere. ]

Couple of days, but it's a pain to deal with in the meanwhile. That's all.

[youkoso]

( shhhh )

Then I'll stay over for that long to care for your needs. I'd hardly manage sleep knowing my darling brother is severely lacking in convenience.

[nemuru]

No, you won't. [ ugghhh... ] I'm not a baby, Anija... I can take care of myself.

[ ... ]

And Hadachan'll helicopter parent me anyway, so it's fine. She might look all mean, but she's juuust like Secchan.

[youkoso]

( you are baby though,

rei raises an eyebrow, surprised, but . . . hmm. it settles into a smile. it's lonely not having a place in ritsu's life, but it's better that ritsu's growing, even if it's without him. )

Kuku. So you've found comrades here, too. My little Ritsu is growing up to be quite the social butterfly . . . ♪ ( . . . ) Still, at least allow me to stay with you for today. You can tell an older brother not to worry all you want, but it's in our blood to care.

[nemuru]

[ he gets the feeling mao would shed a happy, parental tear if he were here, hearing just the same. so mean, he's just surrounded by bullies ]

If it'll make you shut up, then sure... We can hang out for an hour or something. [ you hear him? An Hour. ] You're the type of person who'd bother my housemates if you stayed too long, so that's all you get.

[youkoso]

I'd only want to get to know them better. I've entrusted you to them, after all; so long as they create with you a lifestyle both comfortable and safe, I'll have no need to hassle them in any way.

( but, as with knights, he's naturally respectful of individuals ritsu's chosen to surround himself with. ritsu would surely grow irate if rei concerned himself too much with ritsu's company.

... leaaaaning over :3c )

However . . . Given I'm currently within your territory, I suppose I have no choice but to accept your terms, hm? This simply means I have to make the absolute most of this one hour I have . . . ♪

( which meanssss....!!!!!! suddenly wraps his arm around for a tiiiiiight hug!!! (gingerly avoiding ritsu's new wingsies, of coursy-wourse) )

Ahhhh~ ♪ I can feel the wounds of my heart healing... ♥ My cute little Ritsu must be a true angel sculpted with God's own hands~ If an hour of this purifies my dark, material form into nothing, I should have no happier way to go...!

( ritsu never stipulated what rei could spend that hour doing, )

[nemuru]

[ this is the worst -100/10 oh my god

ritsu struggles, as expected, his new wingies flapping painfully hard; he's trying to get away, but his wings don't give him any lift, even if they give the two of them plenty of wind. ]

Get your hands off of me, shitty Anija— [ he's at almost a shout, but his voice cuts into a softer (in volume) tone about halfway through; he glances sourly at the house, remembering the whole reason they're out here is so rei doesn't meet who he's living with or cause a scene.

he still wiggles a little more, but eventually settles down. resigned, somewhat, due to the circumstances he's put himself into. ] ...It's getting too hot to be this touchy-feely, you know. Take pity on me why don't you.