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insurmountable2022-11-26 09:40 pm
monoceroscaeli) wrote in insurmountable2022-11-26 09:40 pm
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you hide your face with your disguise // 'cause someone filled your head with lies
[It had been a few days since the hunt for the Great Mujina Youkai had come to an end, having to say goodbye to the kids and to Yoimiya too. The ship that was to take him back to Snezhnaya would be arriving a bit later in the day, and Childe sighs as he sits back in his chair in the tent he's occupying in one such hidden Fatui camp. He had a great time in Inazuma. The country was beautiful, rich with a new culture to learn and all sorts of places to explore and fight new and more exciting enemies. All his things were in order- the gifts that he'd bought to bring back to his family, Teucer's Onikabuto in a little bug box with some food to keep it alive during the trip back- all he'd have to do is wait for the ship and he'd be on his way.
He tells himself that he'd return to the country one day, once tensions between the Fatui and the Shogunate calm down. It was a miracle that he was able to stay as long as he has, evading the Tenryou Commission. He has some people to thank for that, and he won't forget what they did for him while he's been here. Some gifts would be in order for them upon his return.
The Harbinger idly plays with a writing utensil between his fingers. He'd like to bring something from Snezhnaya for Yoimiya, too.
There's a sharp rap at his door, and Childe sighs. He doesn't really want to deal with work right now, perfectly happy reminiscing on the time he's spent in Inazuma before he leaves, but answers with a bored tone to his voice:]
Come in.
[An agent enters, bowing and standing at attention.]
Sir, we've captured a Tenryou Commission spy that was found sneaking around. We've taken her into custody and are awaiting your orders on how to deal with her.
[Childe's eyebrow raises. It should have been hard to find this camp, even by the Shuumatsuban. Somehow, doubt creeps into his mind, but stands from his chair.]
Alright, I'll deal with it myself. At least I can have one last bit of fun before I depart.
[The agent only bows once more, to lead Childe towards the prisoner. He knows better than to argue with the Harbinger, but feels sorry for the spy. The two cross the camp to another tent, the agent stopping him right before lifting the flap for his senior commander.]
She claims to be from the fireworks shop, but we've seen Tenryou soldiers stop frequently at it.
[Before he can answer, the flap is lifted to reveal a certain girl that he'd met not but a few days ago...]
He tells himself that he'd return to the country one day, once tensions between the Fatui and the Shogunate calm down. It was a miracle that he was able to stay as long as he has, evading the Tenryou Commission. He has some people to thank for that, and he won't forget what they did for him while he's been here. Some gifts would be in order for them upon his return.
The Harbinger idly plays with a writing utensil between his fingers. He'd like to bring something from Snezhnaya for Yoimiya, too.
There's a sharp rap at his door, and Childe sighs. He doesn't really want to deal with work right now, perfectly happy reminiscing on the time he's spent in Inazuma before he leaves, but answers with a bored tone to his voice:]
Come in.
[An agent enters, bowing and standing at attention.]
Sir, we've captured a Tenryou Commission spy that was found sneaking around. We've taken her into custody and are awaiting your orders on how to deal with her.
[Childe's eyebrow raises. It should have been hard to find this camp, even by the Shuumatsuban. Somehow, doubt creeps into his mind, but stands from his chair.]
Alright, I'll deal with it myself. At least I can have one last bit of fun before I depart.
[The agent only bows once more, to lead Childe towards the prisoner. He knows better than to argue with the Harbinger, but feels sorry for the spy. The two cross the camp to another tent, the agent stopping him right before lifting the flap for his senior commander.]
She claims to be from the fireworks shop, but we've seen Tenryou soldiers stop frequently at it.
[Before he can answer, the flap is lifted to reveal a certain girl that he'd met not but a few days ago...]
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Come to me, and all your worries will vanish. I'll be here waiting for you. Everyone else is just dross to be thrown aside. Hehehehe...
Suddenly, Ajax's head droops downward and his eyes close, staying still for only a few moments before he seems to wake up again. Looking up, he blinks a few times, seeing Yoimiya looking at him with worry. He gives her a confused look, rubbing his eyes once before seemingly returning to normal.]
Huh? I'm alright, did something happen?
[It's like he has no idea what on earth he just went through, looking at her in confusion. Tartaglia doesn't remember what happened to him, but the rot has begun to spread further in his mind, completely unaware.]
You look terrified...
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He seemingly snaps back to reality. Which is great and all but...
This time, Ajax is the one looking at her funny almost as if he was never struck with fear to begin with. This just leaves her with more questions than answers. ]
Huh, me...?
[ Confusion is laced in her voice and all she can do is stare at him with fear and disbelief. ]
You were the one looking white as a sheet just a second ago! Suddenly, you were staring at me like you saw a ghost and were completely unresponsive.
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Strange, I feel fine. I don't remember that happening at all...
[He pats his chest as if he were checking himself for wounds or something that he could identify such a problem with, but naturally he doesn't find anything. Tartaglia then holds a hand up to his forehead to make sure he doesn't have a fever, and finds nothing at all. Giving Yoimiya a little bit of a worried look, he eats a little bit of his food.]
Perhaps you should keep that to yourself for now, Yoimiya. We're starting to get strange looks from the people around us.
[Which they are looking at them weird, and for some reason that fact bothers Tartaglia. Like Yoimiya's small "outburst" here is causing problems for them.]
We can talk more about it after we leave, okay?
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His response is completely unlike what transpired yesterday. There's a brief moment where Yoimiya wonders if she's the one who is going crazy due to him seeming unbothered. Mostly. Maybe it's just her imagination but it almost feels like he's acting like she's the one being a huge nuisance when she was just worried about him. But that can't be correct. Sure, Ajax has those moments that make her want to send him the evil eye but he wouldn't dare make light of her worries. ]
... Alright. Fine. Fine. Just forget I said anything.
[ There's the slightest hint of frustration in her voice but she complies with his request. With no other words, Yoimiya proceeds to continue eating in silence, taking the time to contemplate to herself. With how everyone is staring at her like she's grown a second head and now Ajax brushing her off, she can't help but wonder if she really did just picture that in her mind.
... Maybe it's another one of Columbina's tricks. ]
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He eats in silence for a few moments, letting her have a moment to herself after getting a little worked up. They've had a stressful time. He can't be mad at her for that, at least.]
I saw a store on the way here that looked like they sold some tasty looking snacks. Want to hit it up? I didn't know the names of anything in there, but we can get some and take it back to the room. Those two are probably hungry as well...
[Ugh, that annoys him, out of the blue. They'll have to feed the Aranara something. Can't they live off of water?]
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And it works! Soon, she realizes that getting huffy about the situation doesn't make her any better than that mean lady behind the counter. Tartaglia didn't do anything wrong, he even going as far as to defend her twice. It's hard to get the image of him shaken up out of her mind, but since he doesn't seem to be concerned, she figures it's best not to press the matter. ]
Okay! I could go for a light snack after breakfast. And I'm sure those two rascals are dying for something to eat. Aramiya kind of went through my snacks already, and knowing her, she'll be eager to try other types...
[ Between the training and the eating, Aramiya really will turn into a big buff scary Aranara at this rate. That thought alone is enough to elicit a small, chirpy giggle out of her. ]
If they're the kind of snacks that stay fresh during the trip, we can bring some back for your siblings too.