Itsuki just like hey what does that mean, as if his both his UN and general vibe are not the worst for breaking panty news to people in public. he closes his eyes at her request,]
I guess Shuu-kun would have been the best choice. He actually knew what they were when we found them.
[but itsuki goes along with whatever kashuu does bc he's his sword grandpa, apparently]
[ Shuu probably wouldn't get banned by Steel, either...
She'll continue washing his hair and helping get the glitter out, rinsing off the conditioner before she's just gonna start working shampoo into his hair. ]
I'm just glad nothing bad happened, though. I'd prefer you come back to us with something strange.
[ And not be hurt!! Anywan time to compliment buppy ]
[ Marie isn’t the most oblivious person ever so she is eye emojing his ears.
Cute. ]
Typically, yes, just so it’s out of the way while I’m at school. But I’ve also styled it like this for a long time — it was easiest for my grandma, at least.
[ Another rinse through his hair and Marie finally turns the water off, getting up on her feet. ]
You can get up now. Do you want me to help dry your hair, too?
[me about to write 5 paragraphs of meta about how the water is rolling down Itsuki's neck, but he probably just looks wet (dog). he won't let wet bangs stop him from winking at her though]
I won't say no if you're offering.
[will it be towel (intimate) or blowdryer (intimate perhaps) or perhaps (none)... either way, he peers down at her a little, stepping back a bit so he doesn't spray her]
[ imagine i gave u 5 paragraphs of meta where marie has fully mapped out his head so she knows exactly where to swing a mallet down onto it later anyway i wouldn't and she did focus on his face for a second longer than she probably should have when he winked at her
Anyway! She grabs a towel! There's a small smile on her lips. ]
he will obediently sit down wherever she points, i wish marie killed him wow]
What was that like? [itsuki u have no idea] ...I just grew up with my sister, so. Sometimes the other girls at the brothel took care of us, but it was really just us most of the time.
[ Wraps the towel around his throat and starts choking him --
I'm kidding. Marie will just place the towel on his head and begin patting his hair dry. ] I don't think you've ever mentioned having a sister -- do the two of you look alike?
[ Dodging all questions about her grandparents. That didn't happen! Marie was adopted and has loving parents instead, thank you virtual reality. :) ]
A brothel, too -- I guess that's more common where you're from. Is that why you're so comfortable being naked...
[ She pauses, a sudden realization hitting her like a brick to the chest.
Were.
She doesn’t want him to see her face; brows curved and lips turned into a frown. ] I’m sorry if I had reminded you of something painful, Kagami-san.
[ She continues to dry his hair, but she’s more… delicate; careful, to both him and in trying to find the right words of what to say. ]
My grandmother was the only person who loved me. My grandfather… I was forced to live with them because my mother abandoned me one day, so he says that I ruined his life. He was a man who stressed on social status and he said that we had practically destroyed it for our family.
[...It's a good thing she can't see his face, because the anger on it is intense in a way that Itsuki doesn't usually like to show others. Better to be calm and easy-going, friendly and soft.
...still, dots are connecting here that he doesn't like.]
...So he was a monster.
[asshole seems like too light a word. itsuki's seen his share of men who beat women, just from being raised in an environment where they're continually abused, but... that doesn't mean he's desensitized to it,]
She can't see his anger, and he can't see the way this memory haunts her -- even if it doesn't feel like hers. Even if there's still a piece of her unwilling to claim the life she had before two years ago.
Her hands drop to his shoulders. ]
... There's no denying that.
[ With some hesitation her arms encircle around his head, drawing him closer and into an embrace; silent. ]
He's quiet as she embraces him, reaching a hand up to rest it on one of her arms, trying to radiate reassurance -- and more importantly, just to be there for her.]
...I'm sorry.
[his voice is heavy. he is sorry. having to live a life like that, one so hateful that you're forced to turn to another. he knows how that feels like]
People like that will always exist, but... that doesn't mean you and you grandma deserved him.
But Marie holds him, hand lightly patting his head. ]
And please don't apologize. You've only shown me kindness, something that I lived a majority of my life without and I appreciate that more than anything else.
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Itsuki just like hey what does that mean, as if his both his UN and general vibe are not the worst for breaking panty news to people in public. he closes his eyes at her request,]
I guess Shuu-kun would have been the best choice. He actually knew what they were when we found them.
[but itsuki goes along with whatever kashuu does bc he's his sword grandpa, apparently]
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She'll continue washing his hair and helping get the glitter out, rinsing off the conditioner before she's just gonna start working shampoo into his hair. ]
I'm just glad nothing bad happened, though. I'd prefer you come back to us with something strange.
[ And not be hurt!! Anywan time to compliment buppy ]
You're hair is very pretty, by the way.
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He's a little silent at that, maybe the tips of his ears are red! who knows!]
...Thanks. [his anime ass highlights] Yours is nice too. Do you usually wear it like that?
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Cute. ]
Typically, yes, just so it’s out of the way while I’m at school. But I’ve also styled it like this for a long time — it was easiest for my grandma, at least.
[ Another rinse through his hair and Marie finally turns the water off, getting up on her feet. ]
You can get up now. Do you want me to help dry your hair, too?
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I won't say no if you're offering.
[will it be towel (intimate) or blowdryer (intimate perhaps) or perhaps (none)... either way, he peers down at her a little, stepping back a bit so he doesn't spray her]
So you grew up with your grandma?
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Anyway! She grabs a towel! There's a small smile on her lips. ]
You'll need to sit down so I can reach.
Mm... her and my grandfather, yes.
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he will obediently sit down wherever she points, i wish marie killed him wow]
What was that like? [itsuki u have no idea] ...I just grew up with my sister, so. Sometimes the other girls at the brothel took care of us, but it was really just us most of the time.
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I'm kidding. Marie will just place the towel on his head and begin patting his hair dry. ] I don't think you've ever mentioned having a sister -- do the two of you look alike?
[ Dodging all questions about her grandparents. That didn't happen! Marie was adopted and has loving parents instead, thank you virtual reality. :) ]
A brothel, too -- I guess that's more common where you're from. Is that why you're so comfortable being naked...
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he grins at that second comment, then]
Yeah, we were twins. If you think my hair is nice, then you should've seen hers. She took care of it super seriously.
[is he in a position where he can tug on Marie's braid... i've decided he is]
I think it was as long as yours. Been a while though.
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[ She pauses, a sudden realization hitting her like a brick to the chest.
Were.
She doesn’t want him to see her face; brows curved and lips turned into a frown. ] I’m sorry if I had reminded you of something painful, Kagami-san.
[ She continues to dry his hair, but she’s more… delicate; careful, to both him and in trying to find the right words of what to say. ]
My grandmother was the only person who loved me. My grandfather… I was forced to live with them because my mother abandoned me one day, so he says that I ruined his life. He was a man who stressed on social status and he said that we had practically destroyed it for our family.
… He would often hit both of us.
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...still, dots are connecting here that he doesn't like.]
...So he was a monster.
[asshole seems like too light a word. itsuki's seen his share of men who beat women, just from being raised in an environment where they're continually abused, but... that doesn't mean he's desensitized to it,]
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She can't see his anger, and he can't see the way this memory haunts her -- even if it doesn't feel like hers. Even if there's still a piece of her unwilling to claim the life she had before two years ago.
Her hands drop to his shoulders. ]
... There's no denying that.
[ With some hesitation her arms encircle around his head, drawing him closer and into an embrace; silent. ]
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He's quiet as she embraces him, reaching a hand up to rest it on one of her arms, trying to radiate reassurance -- and more importantly, just to be there for her.]
...I'm sorry.
[his voice is heavy. he is sorry. having to live a life like that, one so hateful that you're forced to turn to another. he knows how that feels like]
People like that will always exist, but... that doesn't mean you and you grandma deserved him.
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[ She didn't. No one does.
But Marie holds him, hand lightly patting his head. ]
And please don't apologize. You've only shown me kindness, something that I lived a majority of my life without and I appreciate that more than anything else.