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[tsuntempesta]

[Maybe you've noticed it and maybe you hadn't, but a certain Storm guardian seemed by far more irritable than usual the past week or so. It seemed to take even less to set him off and as another odd little note, he seemed to be sleeping a whole lot more recently - though sometimes he just seemed entirely unable to sleep at night. He also had been falling in and out of bouts of depression and seemed to worry over just about everything more than usual. There was clearly something wrong with him, though just what was causing all of this might be slightly difficult to trace, unless you were one to pay attention to tiny details.

For the moment, he had decided to get out of the apartment, perhaps with the thought that some fresh air would do him some good.]

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[twice-promised.livejournal.com]

[There was a princeling sitting on a stone step. If you were really paying close attention though, you might've also noticed him messing with what appeared to look like small rings of rune-like text. Mostly from idle boredom. Although he quickly stopped when he thought there was someone coming this way.]

[.. And needless to say, he was not all too impressed when he looked up to see who it was.]

[smokin-bomb-59.livejournal.com]

[He had only gotten a slight glance at those runes before you had stopped. He did notice you didn't seem happy to see him and while part of him couldn't blame you. . . . It was still just kind of annoying him. Not like it took much lately.]

" . . .What the hell is wrong with you."

[twice-promised.livejournal.com]

... Nothing.

[[He probably won't verbally admit how much you actually bothered him, but it was pretty obvious. probablybecauseyoudidntseemlikeabadpersonatfirst]

[smokin-bomb-59.livejournal.com]

[He can pretty much catch that anyways. Geez, kid. It's been ages since that happened. You really hold a damned grudge, don't you? Either way, he's going to just continue on his way then.]

". . . Right, whatever."

[twice-promised.livejournal.com]

[He has no reason to stop you, so go ahead. Although, he can also tell there was something irritating you. And I'm pretty sure it can't be just me]

.. So what are you upset for?

[smokin-bomb-59.livejournal.com]

[He'll stop, quirking a brow.]

". . .I'm not upset."

[twice-promised.livejournal.com]

Sure doesn't look like it. [and he should know this stuff well by now]

[smokin-bomb-59.livejournal.com]

". . . Why do you care? I more or less get the feeling you don't care too terribly much for me."

[There's a definite note of irritation in his tone.]

[twice-promised.livejournal.com]

...... I don't. But I'm not heartless either.

[Actually this was pretty much standard protocol for everyone. 'ceptforayatanandmaybeahawkortwo]

[smokin-bomb-59.livejournal.com]

[He actually froze at that, giving you a sharp glare. He had clearly taken this offensively.]

" . . . Well if you don't like me, there's no sense in bothering. I don't need your pity or anything."

[twice-promised.livejournal.com]

[Well SORRY for wanting to help you then, geez]

Suit yourself.

[smokin-bomb-59.livejournal.com]

" . . 'che."

[. . . He couldn't help but feel this was a waste of time. He didn't need your fake concern anyways nor did he have the patience for it just now. Save it for someone who didn't mind being your tool for 'playing the good guy'. Either way, he'll just keep walking now unless you've got something else to say. ]

[twice-promised.livejournal.com]

[Or maybe it was someone concern but won't outright say it because well... You've been somewhat of an ass to him and has no legit reason to feel sorry for you other than he somehow did. Maybe he truly wanted to try to somewhat befriend you, as much as a futile attempt it could've been. Or at least water down some of the hostility]

[Well, you won't need to worry about being followed or anything, because you won't. You're ttly welcome to diaf though, or get frostbite when it starts to snow]

[sky-ringed.livejournal.com]

[Had he been around, he would have already known just what was bothering you. Seeing as how there was a switch not long ago, though, all that's immediately obvious is that you're too tense. It's a cause for concern, but then again it's also to be expected in this place. Either way, now that he's found you, there's a light touch to your shoulder.]

Hayato?

[smokin-bomb-59.livejournal.com]

[He actually jumped at your touch in an almost paranoid manner, but once he hears your voice he relaxes just slightly giving you a feeble little smile.]

"Yes, Juudaime?"

[sky-ringed.livejournal.com]

[There's a brief, slight frown at that, but he's not going to comment on it directly. It was to be expected, besides.]

Just wondering how you're doing.

[smokin-bomb-59.livejournal.com]

[He blinked a little at that, his smile a little more pronounced now.]

"I'm doing well enough - much better now that you're here."

[sky-ringed.livejournal.com]

[There's a softer smile in return.]

Good to hear. Glad I could help, then.

[smokin-bomb-59.livejournal.com]

[He decided to offer you a tiny kiss in response to this. Nothing too elaborate. . But. He felt it was entirely necessary. And you might have noticed something. . different. The scent of cigarettes was still there, of course - it was pretty much absorbed into his clothing. . . But it didn't quite seem as pronounced as usual. The difference was so slight that you might not have even noticed. Or maybe you had. Either way.]

[sky-ringed.livejournal.com]

[He'll return that kiss with a brief one of his own and stay close. Being as near to you as he currently is, he can tell there's a difference. But as it's slight, he halfway wonders if it's just wishful thinking... It could explain the earlier tenseness, though. There's a hum--partly thoughtful, partly indecisive, and he leans a little more against your side.]

Have I missed anything?

[smokin-bomb-59.livejournal.com]

"Not a whole lot really."

[He seems to be a little more relaxed with you so close and so he'll offer a slight nuzzle.]

". . . I've been trying to quit smoking. . . But I get the terrible feeling this is just going to get Takeshi killed."

[This last part is added in a hopefully joking manner.]

[sky-ringed.livejournal.com]

He chuckles as that last part, draping an arm over your shoulders.] I'd better not leave the two of you alone for a minute then, hm?

...Though it would probably be a little easier if you eased off instead. [With you, it tends to be very...all or nothing. That is, if you chose to do something, you go all out. "All out" is rather literal in this case--or so he assumes by how high-strung you were.]

[smokin-bomb-59.livejournal.com]

[He seemed a little more cheerful with you so close to him.]

". . . Mmmm. I didn't want to try to wean myself off of them. Just having them around means I might be tempted. . . So I'd rather just get rid of them all together. The withdrawal will pass, I'm sure. Just might take a little time."