Murderfam Mingle - shiptrap reunion because we said so

[meatery]

[One moment, you were in one place. The next moment, a black hole opened up under your feet and you fell through.

Huh. Weird.

Now you're in a dense forest, a top a huge mountain. It might take a moment to notice, but it's actually part of a chain of mountains. There's a small town at the base, but that's a long, long walk. Better to appreciate the vibrant forest, the rushing rivers and the plentiful wildlife, yes? There's monkeys in the trees, fish in the river and the occasional pterodactyl in the sky. You might even come across an old man, friendly enough and seemingly unafraid of strangers. He's the only human you'll find on this mountain, as he'll happily tell you, but it's probably worth exploring anyway.

After all, it's not just humans you're looking for.]

Comments

[unrulyprincess]

[excuse u, black magic is for dark mages.]

Did I not tell you that I am a healer? [God, nobody took her magic seriously at all back on murderisland!!! Considering she couldn't use any of it, that was probably pretty fair though. She props one hand on her hip, inspecting him thoughtfully.]

Were you truly injured, Hijikata? Why did you not say so? I am capable of taking care of nearly any injury, now that my magic is back.

[...and then an added huff:]

And you have no rights to talk about manners.

[hijiwanwan]

Oh.

It kind of slipped my mind. [ Ugh listen I'm just a simple samurai. All magic is black magic! Sort of. HE DOESN'T BELIEVE IN IT OKAY! ]

You can't tell me what to do.

But yeah, I injured my legs back in Edo when I went to plead for Kondo-san's life so... It's been hard to walk. A lot has happened lately- hopefully at least everything back at your home has been okay, hm?

[unrulyprincess]

You injured your legs...! [Look, she's concerned!! She frowns, crouching next to him.] Allow me to check that the healing did its proper work, then.

[murderdad can't be hurt!! That's a terrible thing!!]

I am fine myself, however... we managed to succeed in our war, and so the world has been saved.

[hijiwanwan]

[ Ugh, Clarine! No... His pride!!! He glances at her for a quick moment giving her a sour face- oh yes, he's going to protest alright. ] I feel fine- do I have to?

[ Honestly, why does he have to be bossed around by someone half his age, wtf? But... Fine, fine. Hijikata does sit back down since there's a nagging in the back of his mind that kind of says 'Might as well! You're going back into war yet again when you somehow get out of this place!' So... Yeah, that's that. ]

Ah, but... Saving the world, huh. That's pretty big. It's good that everything is working out though- going to spend the rest of your days relaxing, I bet. [ Small nod... ] I'm jealous. [ While he's always busy and he prefers to be so sometimes he just loves his naps? Where are they. ]

[unrulyprincess]

I do not intend to, no.

[Ugh, Hijikata, stop being such a baby!!!]

Yes, stay seated! You are much too reckless, Hijikata!

[Huff.... she's just going to run a practiced eye over his legs, before lifting her staff to attempt just a bit more healing magic, just in case she missed something.

Anyway, back to the prior topic.]

I do not intend to simply sit around relaxing, regardless. That sounds horribly boring and tedious. I have decided for myself that I would like to be more than that.

[hijiwanwan]

[ Hijikata lets an exaggerated sigh leave his lips when Clarine continues to BOSS him around! Damn, that's his job!!! ] Fine... Fine.

It's not that bad though... You're overreacting. [ Hijikata 'it's hard to walk sometimes but I'm fine' Hijikatason. ]

It's not that boring, sometimes you just need to relax. [ But of course, this is coming from the guy who's practically married to his paperwork, so. ] You're still young, aren't you? You should try to have some fun.

[unrulyprincess]

I certainly am not. [Sheesh!!! You were hurt, that's not overreacting!!

But when she's satisfied with her healing magic's work, she just sits back on her heels and inspects him.]

I have had too much fun, I believe--or at least, I have lived my life too frivolously before now. I intend to make something of myself now, rather than being simply a pretty decoration for the court.

That is not so terrible, is it? [She really does appreciate Hijikata's opinion, regardless of how she acts, so...]

[hijiwanwan]

Satisfied?

[ Well, he's actually relieved. ] Thanks though. I suppose I can fight twice as hard now when I go back. [ Yep. That's the plan. It's the least he can do anyway, right? ]

Hmm... It's not bad. Either way, it's honorable. It's always good to have a goal set in mind, but then if that's the case... I don't want you going back on your word. No giving up.

[unrulyprincess]

Yes, I am. You should be fine now.

[.... get back.... of course she's concerned now, after seeing the state he was in.]

Yes, yes, that is all well and good, but... what happened to you, Hijikata? Are you in danger?

[hijiwanwan]

I thought I told you? I went to Edo to plead for Kondo-san's life... Then there was a battle in Aizu, and that's where I was injured.

[ He isn't really ecstatic to admit all this... But what happened has happened so it's not like he can change history. ] I was in bed for about, what... Two months I think.

[ Shrug. ] Either way, I was on my way to fight in another war so... Actually not having to worry about my legs now makes me feel much better. So don't worry about it, alright? I can take care of myself.

[ Sort of??? He tries his best :) ]