Who ā¬¤ Monts and Various What ā¬¤ May Catchall and Substories. When ā¬¤ Mid-May Where ā¬¤ Here and there in Jigokucho. Content Warnings ā¬¤ CW: Light body horror descriptions.
Notes ā¬¤ Open prompts in the comments, some closed ones as well.
The rabbit of course. I wasn't really warned beforehand that their mochi in particular is for medicinal purposes, but no one was really forthcoming about what it's supposed to fix up.
[Sighing, Monts squeezes Barton's hand as if trying to extract extra warmth.]
Well, I'm not sure what'll help me then.
[And she's not sure if she should suddenly explain her lack of pain to a stranger from an opposing clan too. She can probably skirt around it.]
I don't feel like I'm freezing, but I'm definitely not comfortable. Does that make sense?
[ barton curls his fingers around hers; it's not a tight grasp, but it's a firm reciprocity. ]
All right. I'll check it out, then.
[ --being in enma really has him feeling a newfound respect for chief inspector nemesis, that much is sure. this business feels like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole. even if he's not authorized to make an arrest or anything of the sort, he can, most certainly and enthusiastically, offer some pretty sharp words of rebuke. ]
You can feel uncomfortable without feeling cold, sure. I don't know why anyone would want to fake something as dumb and weird as this...
[Oh. Just like that? Monts is surprised yet again by Barton's response. ]
... Are you sure? I was just gonna ask if you could walk me back to my apartment first. But if you're going to look for the rabbit youkai...
[There's something reassuring as he firmly holds her hand. She doesn't want to cast any comparisons unless she wants to go to sleep feeling homesick and other complex feelings that revolve around her life.]
Well, it's up to you where you want to go from here. But don't ditch me too soon is all I'm saying.
[ barton gawks for a moment, before snapping his jaws shut. he's halfway tempted to quip something back. instead, he gives their joined hands a tug in... a random direction, frankly. ]
It's called duty! [ yeah. now that he's gotten that out of the way...: ] Where's your apartment, anyway? You gotta gimme a direction.
[It appears that Tenkohime chooses her Lost Souls well...
And unfortunately for Barton, Monts gets a huge kick out of his reaction. This month has been a wealth of adorable flustered people. She uses her other hand to muffle her giggle at the poor man.]
Sure, sure, we'll call it your duty. I like diligent men.
[She points towards the other end of the redlight district where there are more cafes and late-night restaurants rather than clubs and karaoke bars.]
Over there. I live on one of the second floors and thankfully for me, there's less noise to deal with at night. Usually.
[ YANK. monts is getting dragged along in that indicated direction. barton's not full-on sprinting, much as he may be tempted to do so, but with his long strides it's certainly a brisk pace. to be honest, he doesn't really want to linger in this district longer than he must, and he should have more things to do. ]
I don't know how weak you're feeling right now, but you better keep up!
... Is what she would joke, but one can't show all the cards in their hand. She'll chat him up before he drops her off.]
I'll do my best. A little walk should warm me up too.
[And because she's a working gal, she'll casually drop this:]
Say, what's your name? If you ever visit one of the clubs, you could probably ask for me. Or if you need a question answered I suppose it's not against any rules for a Tamamo to cooperate with any Enma.
[ he grimaces briefly; officer, maybe, but no "sergeant" yet, and certainly no longer "general." ]
If I'm ever by one of those clubs, then yeah, I'd probably be investigating something. Surprised to hear you'd want me to ask for you. [ although, if judging by his tone, he's not ungrateful for the suggestion. because alas, never say never - ] What's your name?
[ barton doesn't mind any sidling; he's familiar with the unfortunate side-effects of that mochi. in fact, his hand slides upward to wrap around her wrist, tugging her closer on his accord. as they... really determinedly speedwalk towards her apartment. seriously, passerbys must be both bemused and impressed by this joint effort. ]
Yeah. This place is full of a bunch of uncooperative shits, is why.
[ -- sure is a way to put it. he makes a noise of acknowledgement. ]
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[Sighing, Monts squeezes Barton's hand as if trying to extract extra warmth.]
Well, I'm not sure what'll help me then.
[And she's not sure if she should suddenly explain her lack of pain to a stranger from an opposing clan too. She can probably skirt around it.]
I don't feel like I'm freezing, but I'm definitely not comfortable. Does that make sense?
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All right. I'll check it out, then.
[ --being in enma really has him feeling a newfound respect for chief inspector nemesis, that much is sure. this business feels like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole. even if he's not authorized to make an arrest or anything of the sort, he can, most certainly and enthusiastically, offer some pretty sharp words of rebuke. ]
You can feel uncomfortable without feeling cold, sure. I don't know why anyone would want to fake something as dumb and weird as this...
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... Are you sure? I was just gonna ask if you could walk me back to my apartment first. But if you're going to look for the rabbit youkai...
[There's something reassuring as he firmly holds her hand. She doesn't want to cast any comparisons unless she wants to go to sleep feeling homesick and other complex feelings that revolve around her life.]
Well, it's up to you where you want to go from here. But don't ditch me too soon is all I'm saying.
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[ meaning, yes: he could likely walk her back to her apartment, before anything else. but. but. that does raise his own question, ]
Unless you think it's going to try to make a break for it?? [ SKIP TOWN? in which case he does have to ditch on the double to hunt a rabbit. ]
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[Monts smiles up at him brightly though she makes her mischievousness more obvious than usual.]
Let's look for that youkai while you keep me warm all night, okay? I might as well help you out since you're doing me a favor.
[She holds up their clasped hands for emphasis.]
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[ barton gawks for a moment, before snapping his jaws shut. he's halfway tempted to quip something back. instead, he gives their joined hands a tug in... a random direction, frankly. ]
It's called duty! [ yeah. now that he's gotten that out of the way...: ] Where's your apartment, anyway? You gotta gimme a direction.
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And unfortunately for Barton, Monts gets a huge kick out of his reaction. This month has been a wealth of adorable flustered people. She uses her other hand to muffle her giggle at the poor man.]
Sure, sure, we'll call it your duty. I like diligent men.
[She points towards the other end of the redlight district where there are more cafes and late-night restaurants rather than clubs and karaoke bars.]
Over there. I live on one of the second floors and thankfully for me, there's less noise to deal with at night. Usually.
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[ YANK. monts is getting dragged along in that indicated direction. barton's not full-on sprinting, much as he may be tempted to do so, but with his long strides it's certainly a brisk pace. to be honest, he doesn't really want to linger in this district longer than he must, and he should have more things to do. ]
I don't know how weak you're feeling right now, but you better keep up!
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... Is what she would joke, but one can't show all the cards in their hand. She'll chat him up before he drops her off.]
I'll do my best. A little walk should warm me up too.
[And because she's a working gal, she'll casually drop this:]
Say, what's your name? If you ever visit one of the clubs, you could probably ask for me. Or if you need a question answered I suppose it's not against any rules for a Tamamo to cooperate with any Enma.
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[ he grimaces briefly; officer, maybe, but no "sergeant" yet, and certainly no longer "general." ]
If I'm ever by one of those clubs, then yeah, I'd probably be investigating something. Surprised to hear you'd want me to ask for you. [ although, if judging by his tone, he's not ungrateful for the suggestion. because alas, never say never - ] What's your name?
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[A beat; she might just sidle a few inches closer for some residual body heat, it helps that Barton is just a larger person than her.]
For now anyway. And it's surprising to you? Really?
[Monts laughs lightly.]
I'm a tease, but I don't leave favors unpaid. Just keep that in mind.
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Yeah. This place is full of a bunch of uncooperative shits, is why.
[ -- sure is a way to put it. he makes a noise of acknowledgement. ]
But fine; I'll keep that in mind.