023 - [Action/Voice]

[moonlightoutlaw]

[Life has a way of being weird. Really weird and ironic. Death manages to top that. Because when Goroh suddenly finds himself breathing again, he opens his eyes to see the forest above. He was in the heat of battle. Hazama was attacking. That girl was nearby. He could have ignored it, but he didn't. He jumped in at the last moment, taking the blow

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[not_meatbuns]

[Is that...]

[Voice] 2/3

[not_meatbuns]

[Back already. Everyone was right.

He really is back.]

[Voice]

[not_meatbuns]

[Oh god she's so relieved the Malnosso didn't decide to change their minds and leave him dead.]

M-Mister Goroh! Are you alright? Where are you?

[Voice]

[moonlightoutlaw]

[Oh. It's Litchi. He's not sure he's ever heard anyone actually sound this relieved to hear him speak. Something must be wrong.]

Yeah, yeah. I'm fine. Looks like I'm out in the forest.

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[not_meatbuns]

[Nothing wrong. She was just afraid she'd never see him again. Not losing a friend calls for some massive amounts of relief.]

Is there anything you need? I can bring it out to you.

[Voice]

[moonlightoutlaw]

[That kind of relief probably deserves him doing something particularly mean to her. Probably. He's not sure if he's willing to be that much of an ass.]

I could use those cigarettes I mentioned. A pack should do.

[Voice]

[not_meatbuns]

[There's a pause. This goes against her sense of morals for so many reasons, but...]

...Just this once. But please don't expect me to ever condone your smoking again.

I'll be there soon.

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[moonlightoutlaw]

Not like it much matters. Looks like smoking ain't what killed Samurai Goroh.

I hear a stream nearby. Must not be too far from the river.

[Voice/Action]

[not_meatbuns]

That's beside the point, Mr. Goroh...

[And not too long after, Litchi will be along as promised, pack of cigarettes in tow. By the time she reaches him, her eyes are a little misty from the flood of relief. She hasn't even noticed the bathtub. This is far more important.

Knowing full well that he'll just poke fun at her if her voice cracks over this, she just hands him the cigarettes wordlessly.]

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[moonlightoutlaw]

[Goroh doesn't say anything. He's just leaning up against the tub, his sunglasses concealing his eyes as always. He takes the cigarettes and pops one in his mouth. He pauses for a moment.]

Got a light on you?

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[not_meatbuns]

[...She had completely forgotten that. Shows how much she's accustomed to buying cigarettes.

Oops.]

...I'm afraid not, no.

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[moonlightoutlaw]

Damn. [He twists the cigarette to the side of his mouth.] Maybe I should learn some of that filial magic someday. That fire one. Whatshisname.

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[not_meatbuns]

Eferin, if I recall right. [She can't help the warm smile as she sits down next to him.] I'd offer to help, but I'm afraid what fire magic I know isn't quite on the right scale.

[Wait a minute... she glances over her shoulder as her back hits the tub.]

What... is this doing here...?

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[moonlightoutlaw]

[Goroh seems oblivious to her smile. Almost too oblivious.]

Beats the hell out of me. I reckon the Mallies just have one fucked up sense of humor.

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[not_meatbuns]

I suppose so. [She just shakes her head over the tub before leaning forward so she can get a better look at his face.]

It... really is good to see you again, you know.

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[moonlightoutlaw]

[His voice is very grave when she says that and he allows for a nice dramatic pause before answering.] Wish I could say the same...