[D8 LE, Expecting] The Wind and Shore

Post by **Shiba Jiro** » Fri Dec 03, 2021 5:19 am

Jiro sat in the main area of the Inn, sipping tea. He waited for a certain individual to pass through, so that he could have her join him. His expression was a jumble of emotion. But the tea helped him keep calm.

Post by **Yukikaze no Kasumi** » Fri Dec 03, 2021 5:41 am

Kasumi, fresh off of a bit of a musical interlude down at the docks, entered in a slightly less pensive mood... which lasted exactly as long as it took her to see him.

Her heart leapt.
Her heart sank.
Her stomach tied itself in knots.

Post by **Shiba Jiro** » Fri Dec 03, 2021 5:44 am

He smiles at her and waves her over. His own heart thudded. He hated this, but he dug the hole.

Post by **Yukikaze no Kasumi** » Fri Dec 03, 2021 5:49 am

Kasumi figured she knew how this was going.

There was only one way it really could go, after all.

But she put on a friendly smile and ambled over.

"Evenin', Jiro-san. How'd th'day find you?"

Post by **Shiba Jiro** » Fri Dec 03, 2021 5:52 am

"Brighter with your presence, but also difficult," he says, admitting to the discord in himself.

Post by **Yukikaze no Kasumi** » Fri Dec 03, 2021 5:55 am

"Lotta that goin' 'round."

She sighed and had a seat.

"So."

I knew it'd be rough. We both did. But damn it.

Post by **Shiba Jiro** » Fri Dec 03, 2021 6:02 am

He nodded at the sigh and smiled.

"I never said anything I didn't mean or believe Kasumi. I believe that's true for you too," he says, starting off with something he hoped would be reassuring.

Post by **Yukikaze no Kasumi** » Fri Dec 03, 2021 6:06 am

"Aye. I know. Only promises we ever made were that there were gonna be... limits."

Post by **Shiba Jiro** » Fri Dec 03, 2021 6:23 am

"You are an amazing person. And don't ever think for a moment I believe anything else. But you can't be my amazing person, even for a short stolen moment, not anymore."

His smile doesn't fade.

"I was being selfish," he says, shaking his head. "I shouldn't have, but I was. I regret that I made certain choices, but I don't regret the choices that I made, if that makes sense."

Post by **Yukikaze no Kasumi** » Fri Dec 03, 2021 6:35 am

She sighed. Leaned forward, resting her chin on her hand.

"I... hate t'say I told ya so, but..."

She closed her eyes.

Exhaled again.

"It's th'right thing t'do."

Post by **Shiba Jiro** » Fri Dec 03, 2021 7:03 am

He nods and meets her eyes. "But... the wrong thing was nice while I was in denial. Better than nice really. A whole lot better than nice actually."

"And while it might be ill advised, I still want to keep in touch. I can't, I won't keep on the path we were on. But I think this all started because I felt like you would make a great friend. From the first time we spoke of singing inappropriate work songs."

He smirks at that.

Post by **Yukikaze no Kasumi** » Fri Dec 03, 2021 7:12 am

That got a sad smile.

"Don't think I could cut y'loose anyhow. Even if it's just t'piss your brother off. I stand by my friends."

Post by **Shiba Jiro** » Fri Dec 03, 2021 7:24 am

He nods. "You really are one of the most important people I have met here. I get along with most, enjoy others company, but you... fit. Was always something that felt right and familiar," he replies.

"I am glad to have you as a friend. Might be my best friend even. I think I get along with you better than I get along with my brother."

Post by **Yukikaze no Kasumi** » Fri Dec 03, 2021 7:53 am

"Some folks are just... easier'n others. An' s'far as your brother goes?"

She snorted.

"That's damnin' with faint praise. He's lucky he's still got all his teeth."

Post by **Shiba Jiro** » Fri Dec 03, 2021 8:12 am

"Well, the real metric for comparison is how we get along. Not how much he grates on you," he replies with a smirk.

"So maybe... you and I get along like lightning and thunder? Not exactly lined up, but always pretty damn close."

Post by **Yukikaze no Kasumi** » Fri Dec 03, 2021 4:27 pm

"I'd go with that."

Another slight sad smile.

"An' always fated t'be just a bit apart, 'cause that's how it's gotta be."

Post by **Shiba Jiro** » Fri Dec 03, 2021 6:49 pm

"Always fated," he agrees, his returned smile a mirror of her own. "But I guess we did defy that fate for a moment. Pretty great moment."

Post by **Yukikaze no Kasumi** » Fri Dec 03, 2021 6:52 pm

"That it was. An' I don't regret it."

She cocked her head at him.

"D'you?"

Post by **Shiba Jiro** » Fri Dec 03, 2021 7:59 pm

"I agreed to a lifelong burden for a moment with you. I told you I believed I would be haunted no matter the choice. It was beautiful, I don't regret it, and now I will carry it with all it's weight for the rest of my days."

Post by **Yukikaze no Kasumi** » Fri Dec 03, 2021 9:41 pm

"Just so you're all right with it. Not that I could do much if y'weren't, but..."

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