[the way we were like let's do sad stories and now we ahve to deal with panty-opocalypse,
Itsuki comes back to the apartment exhausted, glitter in his hair, but at least it looks like the denizens did not murder Itsuki for his panty crimes. Did he really do that bad of a thing, was he truly a villain...
that, and he's been feeling down all day -- for reasons he cannot express, but they're there. he feels tired...]
[STOP not the panties being a one night stand he did,]
Oh? [a binch can be sad, but can a binch be sad when someone offers to wash their hair thinky emoji] Are you offering to help me in the shower, Mari-chan?
[it probably feels a little more forced than usual, but still]
[THAT MEANS THIS IS A YES, RIGHT? WOW!! marie... powerful,]
I'll put myself in your care then.
[don't take advantage of him... he's hazukashii.... in that he'll head over to the bathroom and also pull off his shirt once he's there, sorry marie, and also carefully remove his hairpin.
Anyway, she’ll unfortunately follow him into the bathroom and look away as he takes off his shirt. She’d argue that he doesn’t need to do that but — well, it’s already too late.
She then gestures to the tub… ]
Get on your knees and lean over the tub. [ They’re not getting in the shower together!!! Freak. ]
[ Shrugging off her jacket, Marie rolls up the sleeves of her dress shirt up to her elbows. She retrieves a brush and returns to stand beside him, a hand placing itself on the back of his neck — gently, of course, fingers finding the dip and following the curve. ]
I’m going to brush the larger chunks off before we try washing it out, okay? I just don’t want any getting on the floor, but let me know if it’s uncomfortable.
[ So yeah hair brushing isn’t that fuckin sweet dude. ]
actually it's been a really long time anyone's helped like this, hm. her fingers feel nice on his neck]
Got it. [he says it in that yusa kouji 'hai~' voice that i would link but ive been searching for an hour
the good thing is that there's not that much glitter! the bad thing is that it blends in perfectly with his stupid anime highlights, so it'll take some brushing]
Well fortunately Marie is patient, carefully brushing out glitter -- she does have to lean a little closer, though, so she can gauge if it's glitter or hair. ] What exactly happened for it to get all over you like this? We'll have to get it off your clothes, too...
[ Her fingers comb through his hair gently, before she reaches over to turn the bath on. ]
I think some people use hairspray, but I don't think anyone here has any -- are you okay with me washing your hair?
[he hms at that question, because the answer is so stupid.]
We found something stuck under a rock at the hot springs. When we yanked on it, we were hit with the glitter. And that something turned out to be underwear.
Excuse her for laughing, but honestly it's pretty funny?
She runs the bath until the water is slightly warm, cupping her hands before she begins to wet his hair. ] I'm sure you were all quite surprised! Though I think they were better off picking someone else to break the news to the rest of the group. [ Saying this as she grabs the conditioner first -- cause I read something about getting glitter out by doing conditioner first and then shampoo?? Bro idk. Anyway she's going to squeeze some onto the palm of her hand. ]
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. ]
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Itsuki comes back to the apartment exhausted, glitter in his hair, but at least it looks like the denizens did not murder Itsuki for his panty crimes. Did he really do that bad of a thing, was he truly a villain...
that, and he's been feeling down all day -- for reasons he cannot express, but they're there. he feels tired...]
Ahh... I deserved that.
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Marie notices his demeanor almost immediately — after the obvious — glass of water in hand that she promptly places on a nearby table. ]
Kagami-san… your hair —
Do you need help washing that out?
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Oh? [a binch can be sad, but can a binch be sad when someone offers to wash their hair thinky emoji] Are you offering to help me in the shower, Mari-chan?
[it probably feels a little more forced than usual, but still]
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I will help you get the glitter out of your hair, that's all.
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I'll put myself in your care then.
[don't take advantage of him... he's hazukashii.... in that he'll head over to the bathroom and also pull off his shirt once he's there, sorry marie, and also carefully remove his hairpin.
so how are we doing this baybee]
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Anyway, she’ll unfortunately follow him into the bathroom and look away as he takes off his shirt. She’d argue that he doesn’t need to do that but — well, it’s already too late.
She then gestures to the tub… ]
Get on your knees and lean over the tub. [ They’re not getting in the shower together!!! Freak. ]
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anyway Itsuki will very obediently get on his knees and put his hands on the edge so he can leave over it,]
Now what?
[i hate this but he'd say that]
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I’m going to brush the larger chunks off before we try washing it out, okay? I just don’t want any getting on the floor, but let me know if it’s uncomfortable.
[ So yeah hair brushing isn’t that fuckin sweet dude. ]
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actually it's been a really long time anyone's helped like this, hm. her fingers feel nice on his neck]
Got it. [he says it in that yusa kouji 'hai~' voice that i would link but ive been searching for an hour
the good thing is that there's not that much glitter! the bad thing is that it blends in perfectly with his stupid anime highlights, so it'll take some brushing]
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Well fortunately Marie is patient, carefully brushing out glitter -- she does have to lean a little closer, though, so she can gauge if it's glitter or hair. ] What exactly happened for it to get all over you like this? We'll have to get it off your clothes, too...
[ Her fingers comb through his hair gently, before she reaches over to turn the bath on. ]
I think some people use hairspray, but I don't think anyone here has any -- are you okay with me washing your hair?
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[he hms at that question, because the answer is so stupid.]
We found something stuck under a rock at the hot springs. When we yanked on it, we were hit with the glitter. And that something turned out to be underwear.
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Excuse her for laughing, but honestly it's pretty funny?
She runs the bath until the water is slightly warm, cupping her hands before she begins to wet his hair. ] I'm sure you were all quite surprised! Though I think they were better off picking someone else to break the news to the rest of the group. [ Saying this as she grabs the conditioner first -- cause I read something about getting glitter out by doing conditioner first and then shampoo?? Bro idk. Anyway she's going to squeeze some onto the palm of her hand. ]
Please close your eyes, Kagami-san.
[ Treats him gently... her doggie... ]
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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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