[video] practice.

[bloodshedlament]

[the camera clicks on. At first it might be hard to tell what hes doing, his back is facing the camera which seems to be set on the ground. A few paces away Souji is standing in some sort of studio- the dance studio at the high school. His hands are clasping tightly to the sword in his hands and he has taken off the outer yukata of his shinsengumi

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[blameshimself]

Okita-san?

[bloodshedlament]

Seguchi-san.

[picks up the communicator and looks at it.]

Did you call?

[blameshimself]

You're not sick, are you?

[bloodshedlament]

Ah- you noticed too.

[sigh...]

No Seguchi-san, I'm fine...I've had a chronic cough for a while.

[not exactly a lie.]

[blameshimself]

Well, it was publicly on the network....

Would you like someone to pick up some cough medicine for you?

[bloodshedlament]

Eh?!
[shocked face as he realized that is why people keep contacting him. At least he can count on caring people here...]

No, I- It's fine Seguchi-san. I'll pick up some tea on the way home tonight...

there isn't any medicine I know that helps it...

[he smiles awkwardly, not sure how to really handle the situation.]

[blameshimself]

Well, most people in this city are from a time period that's ahead of yours. I'm sure we've come up with something that would cure a cough.

[bloodshedlament]

Can they cure tuberculosis?

[blameshimself]

...Is that what you have?

Tuberculosis is curable, though I'm not sure if the city is stocked with medicine to cure it right now. Still, I'm sure there is medicine to ease your symptoms.

[bloodshedlament]

[going to stare at you shocked for a moment...]

Curable?

[he turns away and smirks.]

Seguchi-san, can you do me a favor? Keep this from Tetsu-kun? I doubt at this stage I'm completely able to heal but if it's as you say my chances are better then... But in my time, it meant death...I don't want anyone needlessly worrying about me. Yamazaki-san used to be my doctor but it seems he doesn't remember either. So...while I got get medication or what not. Could you keep in a secret?

[blameshimself]

I don't mind, Okita-san.

Although.... [ His history classes have already taught him how Souji dies~ ] Nevermind.

If you do die here because of it, the scientists will revive you; it won't be a permanent death. Don't push yourself, though. You should probably stay on bed rest for a while.

When you come home later, I'll teach you how to lock conversations with certain people so things can stay secret.

[bloodshedlament]

[knows he's going to die eventually from it. he smiles anyway]

Speaking of which.....how do I get home again?!

[practically slept walked here...]

[blameshimself]

...What do you mean how do you get home? The apartment hasn't moved, Okita-san. Did you have trouble getting to the high school?

[bloodshedlament]

Yes, well..I wasn't paying attention where I was going earlier so...

[he laughed, coughing slightly, then eased and cleared his throat.]

I might be able to find my way home though...I shouldn't be too long...I think,

[might make a trip to the hospital first.]

[blameshimself]

Our apartment is just about five or ten minutes away from the hospital, so don't walk too far.

...And remember not to put your body under too much stress.

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[bloodshedlament]

[coughs]

R-right.

I'll be home soon.

[he coughs again]