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[Open] They become a part of you

Who: Izumo and you
When: September 17-19
Where: Double Cross Bar, abandoned temples, or every other temple
What: Aftermath of the Moon event, possible Welcome Center things, and Izumo just needing a huge break from this all.

[A. Double Cross Bar - Morning]

[Anyone who decides to come to the bar today will surprisingly find it closed. There’s no sign that states the reason why, but it is.

Until Izumo walks up to the bar, eyebrow raised upon seeing whoever might be waiting outside.]

Haven’t been waiting long, have you?

[B. Training]

[It’s been a while since he’s actually done any sort of training with his borderlines, so he’s taken up a spot at an abandoned temple. He doesn’t really seem to be focused on doing the regular borderline casting spell, but is instead working on the offensive type.

Which is why anyone who’s walking by should immediately backtrack the moment an offensive borderline surrounded in flames flies by their face.

Izumo looks somewhat apologetic.]

Did you get hit?

[C. Temple Hopping]

[Due to his injuries from Grell, healed by Mikoto, Izumo has mostly taken up residency at Yona’s temple. There are some days where he would suddenly disappear without a word to the main residents there, often being at either Aymeric’s or even somewhere near Nari’s temple. Since he’s still recovering, he’s trying not to move around too much, but he also hates staying still as well.

It’s why it’s not surprising to see him around Cnoc Ainé, Neptune’s Compound, or even Forseti’s Temple. Anyone who runs into him at or near these places are free to bother him or convince him to get some more rest. Being hurt by a chainsaw isn’t exactly the best, after all.]

[D. Wildcard]

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[ It took awhile to finally decide to talk to Izumo and exactly where to go to talk. He figured Izumo's bar was better than the temple so he walked over to it, surprised to find it closed. But, that just meant Izumo was coming to open it soon...right?

Only one way to find out.

Eric had made himself comfy on the stairs, just sitting and waiting until Izumo finally came around. He shakes his head, standing up and brushing himself off. ]

Not long...at all.

[If there's any surprise at seeing Eric, he doesn't show it. He steps around the other shinki to open the door.]

So, what brings you around these parts?

[He can take a guess, but after everything that's come after Mikoto's gathering, it's been a bit to handle the aftermath of it. But once the door is open, he gestures Eric to enter first.]

[ Oh, that's...that's a question. He gets out of the way for Izumo so he can open the door. ]

Ah...well...

[ A lot brings him here and he doesn't even know where to start, or if he should start at all. He jumps a bit when Izumo gestures him inside but he takes it anyways, nodding his head in thanks as he slips inside. ]

Visiting...

[ Off to a great start. He still wasn't really recovered from the past couple of weeks. ]

I'll admit I'm surprised to see you here early.

[Right before opening hours.

But he follows Eric in, anyway.] Since you're here, want any breakfast? Or just something to drink?

Just ended up that way.

[ Eric shrugs. He had been up and going for a walk anyways, trouble sleeping tends to do that. At the offer for food he shakes his head. ]

I'm fine...

[ His stomach betrays him as it makes a noise. ]

I don't think your stomach agrees with you.

[He gives him a smile.]

How about something simple to eat then?

[ His face goes a little bit red. Betrayed by his own stomach! ]

Something simple then. Whatever you want to cook.

[That gets a chuckle out of him.]

Just take a seat then. It won't take too long to make something.

[ Eric can only nod as he shuffles his way over to the bar stool and sits down on it. ]

Didn't mean to come here just so you could cook...

[He gives a dismissive hand wave.]

It's alright. I figured once you get some food in your stomach, you'd be a bit more open to tell me how you've been recently.

[ He starts a little at that. He can't really hide things from Izumo, can he?

He looks away before shrugging. ]

It's... been kind of rough for a bit, huh?

[You only can't hide things from him when he knows you were also there at the gathering, Eric.

Izumo pauses briefly, a flitting smile on his face.]

It has. Definitely time to take a breather.

[ True, but there's more to it then just the gathering. ]

If the place can slow down, it would be nice.

Mm, it would be. Or at least speed up so everything will be left in the past.

[Not that it would happen, but...it's possible, right?]

Just give me a few minutes and I'll cook something real quick, okay?

It doesn't look like it will stop messing with any of us anytime soon. Might be the whole point...

[ If it's not going to be one thing, it will be the other.

He nods to the older mans statement ]

Ah, sure...don't rush.

Mm, just give me a few minutes.

[And he'll disappear into the kitchen.

It's only really a few minutes later when he returns with a plate of eggs and ham and a slice of toast, placing it in front of Eric.]

Here you go.

Sure...

[ He sis and waits patiently for the other to return. Sure enough he does ,and Eric's go a but wide when he sees all that food Izumo was giving him. ]

So much...th-thanks.

[ With that, he picks up a fork and begins to eat a little. His eyes light up, because this tastes pretty amazing.]

It's good.

You're welcome.

[He pours himself and Eric a glass of water, placing Eric's cup in front of him before he takes a sip out of his.

A bit more of a genuine smile appears on his face.]

I'm glad you like it.

[ He perks up when he sees the glass and takes a sip of his.

At the smile, Eric fiddles with his utensil, playing a bit with his food. Ah for some reason it was a bit embarrassing. ]

Your cooking always tastes good.

[That earns Eric a chuckle from him.]

Ah, thank you for telling me that. And here I was worried I was losing my touch.

[A light tease, though it's good to see Eric like this, too.]

If you did, a lot of people would be upset.

[ Izumo always seemed to have a lot of followers and friends. Whether it was for his health or skills, he doubted people would let him slide.

Eric eats a but more of the delicious food, before he slowly stops. He frowns, stsring into space. ]

I guess...what we have isn't just some common tattoo, huh?

[ He has to start this sooner or later...may as well be sooner. ]

Just Goten. That's the only important one when it comes to my cooking.

[...There's a bias, okay.

Izumo says nothing for a moment, staring at something over Eric's shoulder. His smile shifts a bit, almost looking tired.]

Mm, it would appear to be that way.

[ Eric stiffens at the mention of Goten. Another topic to go over.

He does notice the sudden change, did...did he see Goten recently? Or was this about the gathering. Eric took another bite, but he began to play with his hair. ]

Uhm...sorry.

What are you apologizing for, Eric?

[A curious look over at him.]

[ Oh where does he even start? He's silent for a long while, just moving his fork a little here and there. ]

Ah...well...I...

[ He looks down, avoiding looking at Izumo. ]

I burnt Goten. By accident...

[ As he continues he curls up just a bit more, preparing for a punishment or to get kicked out. ]

A

/slips in a tag

i see you there

no you don't

Are you sure?

Quite sure, yes

Huh, I must be just tagging the wind then...

The wind can be a fickle thing

It comes and goes as it pleases

No one can catch the wind, after all

Only to chase it

That's going to be a never ending chase

But if you stop chasing, the wind comes to you.

Can it be worth the wait?

To feel something from behind to push you to greater heighsts

But I don't like being pushed :<

A gentle lift isn't so bad

So long as I can trust the wind to pick me up when I fall

It'll always be around to pick you back up

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