let's do the time warp again [semi-open?]

[nayotake]

WHO: Kaguya, Yukimura, and anyone Yukimura recruits to drag back on a trip to the past with him?
WHAT: Going back to Ueda Castle to fix a screw-up.
WHERE: Main camp, to start, then back in time to Ueda.
WARNING(S): nothing yet!



[The main camp is starting to get more full, although there were still plenty of faces missing - but every new arrival is good for morale, even the ones nobody likes, really, because they at least represent a unity of cause that can bring even the most bitter of enemies together, and - maybe Kaguya is just being sentimental, but she at least finds the idea of Shu and Wei, Eastern and Western armies, Dong Zhuo and anybody being able to find common cause to be somewhat inspiring.

Every new arrival also means leads to a few more, as everyone wants to know what they can do to find missing comrades or save dead ones, and so she's been busy - but there's no time to rest, and with everyone else doing everything they can, it's not as though she can do any less.

She's been back from her last trip for a little while now, though, and she's savoring the few moments of downtime before the next inevitable mission.]

Comments

[iaijutsu]

I should be saying the same to you, should I not?

[But he nods. They could both use it; it's been a long day.

...longer for some than others, admittedly.]

[ex_onslaught851]

[It's only now that Yukimura realises how tired he actually is, and he absentmindedly rubs at his eyes.]

Ensuring your safety was worth any exhaustion.

[... not that he'd say no to sleep now.]

[iaijutsu]

[He's never going to stop blushing, is he.

At least going to sleep will let him go hide it.]

You have succeeded in that much. Please, rest.

[ex_onslaught851]

I won't protest, but at least allow me to escort you to your tent.

[He's... got to make sure he gets there safely. Yep.]

[iaijutsu]

If it will give you some peace of mind, I can hardly argue with that.

[ex_onslaught851]

[That makes him laugh.]

I am likely worrying too much, but thank you for humoring me.

[iaijutsu]

I am tempted to agree that you are worrying too much, but given the circumstances, that would seem a bit insensitive.

[ex_onslaught851]

It's quite all right. I'm often told that I worry too much.

[iaijutsu]

It is not a bad trait.

[He finally gets to his feet; he doesn't doubt that the two of them could unintentionally put it off all night, between thanks and apologies and commentary on them both, but they really do both need the rest, by now.]

[ex_onslaught851]

In some situations, perhaps not. In others I imagine it becomes rather frustrating.

[Still, he can't help but smile. And considering he's already gotten carried away with this, he decides it might be best to call it a night before he really forgets his place.

It's not a far walk, though for some reason Yukimura finds himself disappointed...]

[iaijutsu]

[They go a bit slowly. Partly Saitou is just concerned that after everything that's happened, Yukimura probably doesn't feel like moving that fast to begin with, but partly -

- no, that's a little silly of him, isn't it? It's not like they won't see each other in the morning.

Yukimura's already ensured that.]

[ex_onslaught851]

[When they get there, at first Yukimura isn't sure what to say. It's not as though he can just leave him there...!

But everything that he can think to say feels inadequate.]

... May I ask you one more favour?

[iaijutsu]

Of course, Yukimura-dono. What is it?

[ex_onslaught851]

May I... see you again tomorrow?

[There's something about the way he says it, though, that indicates he doesn't just mean for the necessities.]

[iaijutsu]

Of course. You have no need to ask permission.

[WHY WOULD HE EVER SAY NO TO THAT.]

[ex_onslaught851]

[oh god blushing forever.]

I'm glad. I will... see you tomorrow, then?

[iaijutsu]

[Like a pair of schoolgirls.

A pair of manly, killer schoolgirls.]

You will.

[ex_onslaught851]

... good night, Hajime-dono.

[He should probably go before he embarrasses himself any further.]

[iaijutsu]

Good night, Yukimura-dono.

[Time to lie awake with these mysterious feeeeeeelings.]