fireflies.

ふぅ……蛍が集まってくるよ

[mamorigatana-blog]

"stop scaring the pokemon away you ug--" ... **walks away from the computer** **sounds of a knife being sharpened** you guys hear that? THATS THE SOUND OF ME SHARPENING UP A KNIFE. IM ABOUT TO STAB THIS BITCH IN HIS FATASS NECK BECAUSE HE GOTTA TALK SHIT TO ME WHEN I DIDN'T EVEN DO ANYTHING TO THIS MAN. I DIDN'T SCARE AWAY ANY WILD POKEMON IT WAS YOUR FATASS UGLY FACE, BITCH! I'M ABOUT TO. OO! HOO.

[mamorigatana-blog]

At first, he’s really worried! He’d do pretty much anything to keep Hotaru safe, so if it weren’t for the sudden screeching halt that the thing rushing towards the oodachi then Ima’s feet may have well carried him directly into the line of danger! With the intention of pushing the other out of the way, of course. He is a mamorigatana after all! As it is after a few steps and the stop, he makes a jump the rest of the distance instead. Landing lightly just on top of the hood of this thing to address Hotaru, it doesn’t seem to be alive because it doesn’t protest, but the people inside of it sure do! They sound upset with him. Did he do something wrong? He doesn’t know.

“Do you think so? Hmm, whatever this is, it seems to be bringing them somewhere.” His eyes are bright and curious as he speaks, and he looks back inside of the front window. A friendly wave is given in the direction of the two passengers, but upon doing so, the look on their faces totally changes! Ima isn’t sure what’s happened, but it seems like they’ve just noticed that these two children have a real live sword and a real live dagger on them. Plus, one is standing entirely unintimidated on top of the hood of their car!! That’s right, it’s fear at the wide-eyed kids. Fear because these citizens know what happens to NPCs who live in Iunctum and get involved in threads. They’re already bursting out their passenger doors and running. How convenient!

Of course this isn’t what Ima had intended, and his brows drow together in a slightly troubled expression at the sight. “Aah, look, they ran away. I guess they’re free?” Crouching down, the tantou peers through the front window with curiosity. What inside this thing, anyway? Comfy looking seats, a couple sweaters, and it sounds like some music too coming from the still open doors. But… even though it still hums, it isn’t moving anymore. Is it sick?

“It looks comfy in there. I wonder why they left it behind, huh?”

[fireflyht-blog]

If it came down to it, Hotarumaru’s reason of existence is to protect and he would unsheathe his sword in order to cut the thing right down the middle. It’s new to him, this and everything else but he has no clue what type of threat that it could be. As the people inside avoid such a crisis by escaping and running off, maybe they’ve became saviors? The thought brings a smile to Hotarumaru’s features but it’s quickly gone as he’s curious, looking at Imanotsurugi and back to what’s before them.

“Stay up there and I’ll check inside of it.. through it’s mouth.” Pointing towards the door, he slowly makes his way, the smaller sword staying alert and leaning as he hides behind the jaw (door) and peers inside. It’s the same stuff he saw through it’s eye (window) that the other had been looking through not too long ago. Sounds coming from out it’s mouth and he has no idea what it means, maybe it’s speaking to him?

     ♪  恋(こい)って泣けるのね             うばわないで　私のHeaven             小さくて儚くて             あなたへのHeartBeat             熱い熱い、だきしめたい!

He blinks just a bit, where is that voice coming from? Getting onto the seats, touching them and not feeling anything wet like a tongue. He finds this creatures to be really weird? Is this a cry for help or are they happy? Looking both left and right, peering in the back seats that have nothing but carious articles of clothing and shoes, magazines and the like, it doesn’t interest him at all. Getting in the driver’s seat now, he sits down on his knees, leaning forward and gently knocking on the eye (window) it hopes that the creature isn’t alarmed.

He wants to grasp Imanotsurugi’s attention is all. “It doesn’t seem to react badly? It’s comfy like you said but what is it?” Leaning to hard since he is a small sword compared to the actually length, his chest presses against the horn of the car and a loud blaring noise startles the oodachi to fall in the space on the floor where the pedals are located. It’s a loud thump but his sword proves this to be a problem as he’s slightly stuck.. because of himself.

Not wanting to touch anything, he closes his eyes, hands raised as he hopes he can get some type of help around here. “Please help.. I didn’t mean for this to happen.”

[shiseptiana]

a bunch of tourabu doodles from my twitter.

grandpa came home yesterday! I finally completed my sword collection! yay!!

[jokerkaitou-deactivated20150906]

hotarumaru followed me, i didnt have to kill a person for it. gotta steal it under me friends noses (caro voice) wehehehehehe

[jokerkaitou-deactivated20150906]

"Yeah yeah, it’s a museum after all! That’s why you gotta leave—-" But the clean sound of metal rings in the empty atmosphere of the museum, that it sounds almost serene in the void. The more he examined the sword, the more Joker finds himself confused however the sword looks almost too beautiful even for the usual katana he would occasionally collect, as the light beaming from the sword—-

Almost deserving of the name, ‘Hotarumaru’ but that would mean this kid had the sword-

Wait.

THE KID HAD THE SWORD.

"Wait a minute—— ISN’T THAT HOTARUMARU!? Hey! Give that back!- Not that but how did you—" 

But before he could voice his protests, the other already started to run off away from him and Joker is only left in shock until he began to run after him panicking already. Did that kid mean he didn’t like being stared at? Heeck why was that kid acting he was the sword himself? He heard of the term objects growing legs and running off but this was just ridiculous. First heist in week and this happened, figures. 

And of course the kid already started to grab the attention of the security as sirens ran through the building and Joker almost cried a little inside. Just a little. But instead he quickly continues to run after the kid yelling, "HEY! You!! Get back here!"

[fireflyht-blog]

Running and hearing the male in heresy over the fact Hotarumaru had his own sword is confusing, not just a bit. Why wouldn't a sword have their own sword? One step after the other as he extends his arms out as if he's flying, the adult looks around the museum with a smile thinking he's lost the creep who's after his sword. He waves at the various statues that he passes by, seeing that it's all suits or armors and ancient Greek stone marble characters that wish him luck.

Luck that he escapes the criminal but he isn't as fast as he wants to be considering the lack of cavalry he has with him. He'd have to find the right materials and hope to make them but that time is not now as he hears footsteps behind him, the same masked man from before and not only that, it seems that other people were after them as well. Did they all want his sword?

Sounds blaring through the entire area, "I didn't really want to train today, I just wanted to talk to everyone else!" He says aloud so that the other can hear him, the child ducking and contemplating where to go when there were a few obstacles in his way. "Annnnnd I don't want to go back to you, I don't think you're capable to wield me, please find another sword!" It isn't long until Hotaru notices that the ground under him isn't exactly there anymore, he looks down and it's only seconds until he's dropped into a hole that one of the monkey's had made appear by pulling a lever.

The oodachi falling to his rear end with a thump, he can feel that one and winces from the pain. Looking around, he can see how this place has a more ruin like interior, mostly vines and more ancient artifacts. He slowly gets up and raises his head to see that the hole was still above him shining down light, though it doesn't take long until he sees the male from before peering down through it at him.

A short wave follows, "Are you done chasing me yet?"

[shoukudai-blog]

call me senpai

Ships come and go, they aren’t particularly rare nor are they that special, however it’s Mitsutada’s first time being on something so luxurious, surrounded by a whole lot of people. The energy surely gets the sword all pumped up and excited as well—why wouldn’t it? With the excitement buzzing about him, Mitsutada feels fully rejuvenated as he continues to explore the large ship, looking at all the very odd and new, modern technologies that are available to him until he stumbles upon a small room filled with people chattering about.

In that room, Mitsutada notices, is a small figure towards the edge, holding a bunch of different cards that have letters on the top and numbers in the boxes. At first, the tachi doesn’t find anything of interest and opts to leave, however upon further examination, he finds that the young boy is actually very familiar!

"Oho, Hotarumaru-kun, fancy meeting you here! Do you know what sorts of activities are going on here?"

[fireflyht-blog]

When bumping into one of the other swords that he's been in battle with, he finds himself a little ore enthusiastic though his voice doesn't show that at all. "Huuuh~. You're here too, where have you been hiding the entire time?" He doesn't remember ever seeing Mitsutada anywhere on this cruise the entire time. Hands filled with all sorts of items he's gained from elderly old ladies that wanted to play-- he's only here because it's a job for him.

"Do you wanna earn your stay in here! We need to help the older ladies! They'll let us join in with them on this.. B I N G O? As they call it!" Of course, they'd teach them if they really wanted to play and there was a young man standing in front of a sign called Tori's Diner, he had a button on his outfit that would say, 'Danny'. Hotarumaru doesn't know who he is at all but he doesn't mind pulling his weight around when he can.

"Will you hold this box of cards, you can carry them to that table with the group of people?" He asks, looking up at the other, giving HIM directions to follow. This is how it works within here. "Hey, should we make a bet! If we play this, if I beat you, will you look up to me? That sounds like fun, we can follow in Jiji and Tsurumaru's footsteps, riiiight~?"

[nnanaseharu14]

ಥ_ಥ

[fireflyht-blog]

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Admittedly, Mikazuki has no idea what’s going on and he’s not entirely sure he even wants to know but that’s fine, it’s fine. He looks to Hotaru besides him then back at whatever is going on before him — and slowly does he put a hand to his chin. He’s not going to let these people suffer of course, and God help these two swords but Mikazuki made his choice…so, he leans over and unlocks the cages then steps back just as quickly with Hotaru behind him as whatever else was locked in this storage room is free at last.

Before Mikazuki can react to everything that just happened, the yacht seems to have hit a wave! That’s what he THINKS anyway, when the entire boat rocks violently from one side to the other. He’s careful not to lose his balance of course, checking on the oodachi and finding him safe as well. Mikazuki dusts off his hands and looks around next, soon grabbing Hotaru’s hand and exiting the room altogether. When they finally step outside — well, it’s what you’d expect after everything that was set on the loose.

The tachi holds onto Hotaru’s hand for a moment more before he releases it and puts that same hand to his chin in thought. Well, if this isn’t quite the pickle they got themselves (and everyone else on the yacht) into. Mikazuki watches as the kraken’s tentacle rocks the boat again from side to side. That probably won’t be too much of a problem, he thinks…maybe, most likely. Well anyway, his attention shifts just as quickly as a few horses go galloping by and he turns to the oodachi, seemingly oblivious of everything else going on around them.

"Since we freed the horses, would you like to go find one?"

"I’m sure they’ll like you Hotaru!"

[fireflyht-blog]

Luckily they're released with everything else and Hotarumaru does keep a firm grip on the male's hand, considering that the oodachi is an adult in a way. His mind functions back and forth and he still holds those childish tendencies just like every other sword that's crafted around the time that he was. Though he dislikes being treated like one, it's these simple things that he enjoys. Holding hands, simple things like this is what he enjoys and holds no complaints. The rock of the ship and such, he makes sure to stand his ground and not to bump into Jiji at all, he doesn't want to hurt either of them and he needs to keep his balance up to par just in case anything ever happens.

Following along and looking at the aftermath, some of the animals are content and others are chasing after people or being chased. He is disheartened just for a few minutes when the other's hand is released, warmth taken and what he does is clap to fix that problem. Laughter leaves from his mouth as he watches in an amused manner but he's only interested in finding something for himself as he sees a couple of horses gallop past them and one of them truly catches his attention.

What a cute horse? Honestly!

"Do you think they'll like me Jiji?" It's an innocent question to be honest, as much as he's dealt with them when in the Keep and before he showed Mikazuki the room. They always seems as if they were frustrated with him. Though they were just too cute? "..they always snap at me but one day I want to be as good as you are with them, Jiji. Does that mean I have to get taller and wiser?" A shift in how he stands and he holds up his hand to the other with a smile, wanting him to take it. "If that's the case.." He doesn't even wait for Mikazuki's opinion at all as he looks down where the horses have ran off to. Various horses jumping over lashing tentacles that swing onto the boat along with a girl who seems to hover in the air, her alabaster hair contorting into something like tentacles itself.

Her icy cold gaze as she uses some sort of case with a purple eye to shoot ice at the monster, a few shrieks from it here and there and bubbles coming from the ocean to show how upset it was.

"I'll have to grow up to be as strong as you Jiji, I hope Master finds me one day so I can achieve that but for now, let's search for the horses, huh~! That would be something you'd say by now, right?"

[fireflyht-blog]

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This yacht certainly had some interesting things aboard though he’s not sure WHY a young girl was caged? He’s not sure he wants to know but he’s glad she’s free — well anyway, there are still a lot of animals left that aren’t free and just on cue, the oodachi besides him commands his attention. Mikazuki nods and takes the ringlet of keys, glancing around at the several cages still left unattended. 

"Of course, of course."

"There are still a lot of big cages in the back, come, let’s go see what they are."

He takes Hotaru’s hand and leads him towards the back of the room and sure enough, there are some big ass cages back here. Mikazuki isn’t even sure where to START so he just picks the cage closest to him, leaning up and unlocking it with the master key. He moves Hotaru and himself back as this animal(?) is released since this…this thing is huge! In modern day, it’s called the Loch Ness Monster but do those even exist? Well, yes they do, apparently, Kyoya Gaen has the power to find and catch one. 

Not only that, as Mikazuki moves onto the next cage, he releases something that he’s not sure what to even call. Mikazuki and Hotaru have released…THE KRAKEN. 

He watches it as it bursts through the room and back into the ocean…ready to pray on unsuspecting ships. Or yachts in their case. He hopes that this won’t have any repercussions buuut Mikazuki doesn’t see anything immediately dangerous. He nods, satisfied with a job well done before he turns back to Hotaru. "So then, do you think we’re done?"

As he says that, for SOME reason, people are screaming in the background. How odd.

[fireflyht-blog]

Skipping along with a grasp on the other's hand, the oodachi follows his fellow sword in order to find out what's being placed within the back. The animals that are freed are beasts he's never seen before, even the enemies back home didn't even looks as fascinating as these. His eyes widen since even though he's a very young sword compared to the other, he's very fascinated on what's to be seen here! To find out that this place is hiding away such frightful looking animals is almost terrifying, was this really a cruise ship for their leisure?

"We did it Jiji!! I hope they feel better!"

The screaming that comes from outside isn't really known as to why, maybe they're just having too much fun? The ship shakes just a bit and Hotarumaru he's a thump on the ground, which makes him jump as he looks around from what could have fell. He sees a young girl on the floor, he's worried so he wonders if he should do something. He pulls at Jiji's outfit, pointing towards the girl who looks unconscious before she gets up.

She slips through bars and what is seen is confusing.

There's a larger cage that almost resembles a bird cage with two people inside, they're dance is almost tranquil which catches the young sword's eyes. He has no idea how the young girl continues to come out the cage so easily but it seems like she needs some help? The man inside is who can't come out and the sword feels bad, what can they do.

And AGAIN, the ship shakes as if something has knocked against it. The cages inside the room rattle and boxes fall over as Hotarumaru stares, "Jiji, should we help them?" Pulling the other towards the cage where the man is now pressing his face against the bars and the roof seems to drop dust. 

Hotaru doesn't know why this pains him, but he looks towards Jiji before looking at the girl who is trying to pull the man out. The cage bars shake and the young girl's hands are red and swollen, they can see that she's been crying because of the left over stains upon her fair skin. As Hotarumaru is about to say something, the girl looks his direction. Eyes look so tired as if she's waiting for someone to free her as she looks at both Mikazuki and Hotarumaru.

"And I want it, I want my life so bad I'm doing everything I can.." She speaks. Her hands raise up to her blond hair, pulling at the strands as she looks back to the man in the cage.

"Then another one bites the dust.. It's hard to lose a chosen one.." She says this as she looks towards the exit of the room, as if she wants to run out but she can't leave him. She falls to her knees and the man does too. Should they be freed from the fate.. The (Captain Planet Voice) choice is yours, Mikazuki.

[jokerkaitou-deactivated20150906]

hotarumaru followed me, i didnt have to kill a person for it. gotta steal it under me friends noses (caro voice) wehehehehehe

[jokerkaitou-deactivated20150906]

This was a joke right? Did they move the sword to another location? At the least he did check to make sure the sword would be kept on display but yet there’s nothing at all no hint of a so called famous sword. Just a shorty who was giving him some sort of attitude. Honestly his first heist in a while and it ended up like this. He can almost faintly hear Spade mocking him from behind and with that he keeps a mental note to sock Spade right in the arm. Or face, the face sounded lovely to do just to punch him in the face. Watch him whine perhaps.

"Well, I had an appointment with something else kid. Besides, I don’t think it’s nothing you should be worried about."

Oh /now/ he really needed to give this kid a noogie this brat. Not that it seemed they were any different of age. But the other is already quickly pushing his buttons as he instead turns away from Hotarumaru with a frown. He isn’t interested in playing your meme games kid, nor is the writer but he could amuse him. Maybe a little.

"Earn my stay? I plan on leaving once I see the sword Hotarumaru. The sword that’s said to be blessed by the light of fireflies. Well, not that I’d pay a ticket to get in here."

Since he’d be stealing that sword. “So go shoo off kid, it’s gonna get rowdy here soon,” which he isn’t lying… the moment he broke the case and leave he’d make his escape on his road joker.

[fireflyht-blog]

"Huuuuuuuuuuuuh~?" He says in a confused manner, is he after HIS sword? Hotarumaru isn't having this at all, he's heard stories of how Tsurumaru kept being stolen from his grave site with his Master and that it was an uncomfortable feeling. There has been one time where Hotarumaru was stolen and shined an luminescent light so that the perpetrator was captured and beheaded. It could happen all over again if this male was feeling frisky.

But, the male did say he wanted to see. So maybe?

"You just want to see?" Even though he has his back turned towards the male, he only shrugs while grabbing the hilt of his sword. Unsheathing it and holding it up as if it's for show, "Ceremonial, ceremonial~!" He smiles, as he sets the tip down on the ground, he tilts his head and it's taller than him. "If you don't want to see, this is your only chance!" A hand raises to salute the other as he shows himself and it to the other. Maybe he just really wanted to see?

"I don't know why I'm here but it must be for this purpose so you can see, you can see but only for a few minutes." Finally he sheathes his weapon back behind him, two hops done and he smiles. "I don't like to be stared at for so long so please blink just a bit. Now that you have seen, maybe you should leave? What if you make the people here upset, you can't just look at me and not them?" Though, when he tells Hotarumaru to shoo off, the male blinks and then nods.

Running off the opposite direction, you got what you asked for Joker. The sword is going. How can you steal it when he's running off away.

[fireflyht-blog]

BANGS SWORDS ON TABLES

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Mikazuki follows Hotaru without complaint, curious as to where the oodachi is taking him and when they arrive — well, he’s rather astonished that this ship can fit so many animals! He wonders why they’re all there though, inspecting a particularly large cage until Hotaru calls for his attention. Mikazuki shifts over and tilts his head, smiling softly as he notes how the horse DOES seem familiar.

Especially so when the tachi goes over only for the horse in question to give the old sword a big lick to his face. "Ah, horses still seem to like me."

"Well, Hotaru…maybe it feels bad because it’s locked up like this?"

He takes a step back, wiping his cheek with his sleeve before he laughs softly and then glances around for the keys…they shouldn’t be too far. Mikazuki eventually finds them, handing the ringlet of keys to the small oodachi sword. He explains with a soft tone that animals, especially horses, should be able to run free. "They must get restless cooped up like this, don’t you think?"

[fireflyht-blog]

Perhaps this is the same horse! Or in general, they just never liked Hotarumaru in which he does complain only a little bit. He thinks they're cute why can't they think the same back? He watches at the horse gives gentle gestures towards Jiji and the small sword claps happily thinking it's a trick which does amuse him. "Yes, Jiji, they like you very much I hope to obtain a lick from them too, tell me the secret Jiji!" Of course, this is just natural for him in which as he stands and gains a ringlet of keys that come into his hands..

Looking at the item in his hands, he tilts his head as he looks up to the cage that holds back such cute horses and other animals. "Do you think so, let's let them have fun too? It's a party, the funny man here said we could all have fun but he's locking up animals. Shame shame~." He speaks, running to the smaller cages where a few platypus', wolves, tigers, bears, lions and even a few rhinos were chilling. They were cages that he was able to reach and open but some were to tall for him like the giraffes and elephants, even he couldn't reach where the horses were and since Jiji was the tallest between them.

"Jiji!! Will you help too, you're taller than me. I've been patted too many times and my height shrunk." He speaks, opening a cage so that rabbits were freed to rush out the door. The room was becoming a little wild as rhinos carelessly laid down in their spot was given the opportunity to run. Lions chasing after the tigers only to play around as they were able to exit through the door. Except one Rhino ran through a wall, leaving a hole. Oops!

The platypus that was freed is different, a detective hat on his head as he salutes both of the swords with a smile and goes to the edge of the cruise ship that can be seen through the door and jumps. Not only that, a young girl is freed from the cage and runs out screaming over her feels from JACUZZI. "Okay.." Hotarumaru speaks as he blinks in a confused manner, that was weird, he didn't even know what it was but alright!

"There's many cages Jiji, please help!" He says as he holds up the keys to the other.

[fireflyht-blog]

DOmage? Met at level 68 but it's level 65. We're not gunna talk about that though, that's fine.

[mamorigatana-blog]

A correct guess! And without any hints, he must be good at this game—indisputably so. If there’s anything Imanotsurugi understands, it’s the level of destruction Hotaru can cause if he’s properly taken care of and in the hands of someone who knows what they’re doing! He could even be as strong or stronger than Iwa, depending on what the saniwa sage needed of them! So of course, beyond the sheer fact that it’s traumatizing in and of itself to have one’s own self stolen from under their noses, this is definitely an important situation either way.

“Ehehe! Don’t worry Hotaru, we’ll get you back. We just have to play hide-and-seek, that’s all, and you can’t tell others about where somebody is hiding so it’s a secret." Flawless logic, right? A playful smile is offered, nodding along in understanding of Hotarumaru’s concerns, but before he allows the younger to take his hands a small action is performed. With a free hand, he offers a salute not unlike the one Hotaru himself often gives, puffed up and obviously confident.

“We’ll catch the enemy! Lead the way~!" And with that, he allows himself to be pulled along, even if it is only a little closer to the younger sword, since he’s not at all opposed to any pace Hotaru might choose. What’s really important is that they find his blade, so if anybody knows where to go best it’s going to be him!

[fireflyht-blog]

He's surprised when the male does a salute, certainly Hotarumaru is normally the one to show a sign like that upon approval and agreement so when the other does it, considering it's a notion he doesn't have to do. Dwelling in the times where Jiji was crafted, things like this aren't needed so this being done makes the younger's eye sparkle. Like mirrors that reflect the actions shown, he smiles happily and does it as well as he brings Imanotsurugi along with him.

"Alright, I'm the captain today~!" He speaks, the other is taller than him so it must be usual to people to see someone with such a small stature pull someone along. Of course they get eyes because they seem as if they're up to something, the oodachi chuckles softly. "Where, where. Where did they put me? Somewhere.. somewhere without care, Master would never do a thing." He says as he finds a door for them to go through, it seems it leads them to some sort of party room with all sorts of balloons and streamers, cards littered on the ground and he does stop to look at some.

"Huh? Where's this, isn't this where that funny haired man spoke? Why did his hair have so many colors, weird, weird? He reminds me of one of the funny cranes that are made!" He laughs at the though, ha, that person he's picking on is the reason they're even here. "If he owns this place, it's all his fault that I've gotten stolen! I have many things to say to him-- or.." The motor of this ship can be halted when he finds the controls, though he doesn't even know what that is.

"Should we go behind the curtain?"

[mamorigatana-blog]

"stop scaring the pokemon away you ug--" ... **walks away from the computer** **sounds of a knife being sharpened** you guys hear that? THATS THE SOUND OF ME SHARPENING UP A KNIFE. IM ABOUT TO STAB THIS BITCH IN HIS FATASS NECK BECAUSE HE GOTTA TALK SHIT TO ME WHEN I DIDN'T EVEN DO ANYTHING TO THIS MAN. I DIDN'T SCARE AWAY ANY WILD POKEMON IT WAS YOUR FATASS UGLY FACE, BITCH! I'M ABOUT TO. OO! HOO.

[mamorigatana-blog]

Comrade! They’re comrades! How strange to be called a comrade when you’re told you’re married, but perhaps it’s not as strange as being married is, huh? Imanotsurugi’s face only brightens as the younger sword clues into his intents, carrying on with questions of his own.

“Ah… I wonder~! I don’t think there are fields or farming here. That sounds too troublesome." With his free hand the tantou taps a finger to his chin, thoughtfully assessing what he had seen of the city thus far. No big fields at all, but many parks! The people in the markets all seemed to have food and be happy though, so there’s no doubt that they can find something there. When the younger boy jumps, though it’s a bit surprising Ima follow suit as well, two small hops and a grin to reflect Hotaru’s energy. Hopping is fine, and jumping is great, after all those ARE his specialties! "Do you want to swipe one Hotaru? Not from a farm! From a market!”

“So let’s go—quickly, quickly!" In a moment he’s pulled the oodachi who’s prepared himself and swung the door closed behind him, heading down the stairs without any pauses as he wonders what kinds of foods there might be. Should the pair perhaps seek out swordsmiths too? There doesn’t seem harm in keeping their blades sharp if they’re to be doing upkeep anyway, though not necessarily at this moment. When they come out the front doors, it’s to their luck that despite a small chill the weather seems clear and bright. It’s only a few more steps to the main walkway before Imanotsurugi slows down, peering both left and right before he looks back at Hotarumaru.

”Ooh," He mumbles, blinking slowly. "I forgot which way it is to the market”

[fireflyht-blog]

Outside and following the other, he's sure that they'll find where they need to go eventually. Since its' true, since there is no farming or anything of the sort around them, they'd need to visit a market. "Nice, niiiice. I like that idea." He speaks up towards him as they slowly come to a stop as quick as they left their home. It's not because of the weapons that they carry which slows them down, it's the fact that excitement is never planned. Crimson eyes that look at him, emerald blinks in confusion as he peers down both paths that they could go down.

"Aaaaahh boooooo, do we have to choose one?" Normally, the Keep was enough for them to memorize which way to go to get places. This place is new to them so he has to find a sign of which way they can go, so when he sees a pigeon that's down the left path does he rush forward towards it in order to catch it. There has to be a reason as to why it was there, the bird quickly flutters off before Hotarumaru can capture it.

"Let's follow it, maybe it can take us where we need to go!" Considering that he is an oodachi, his speed is not as great as others. So when an oncoming car comes his direction, he stares at it in a slightly confusing manner. "Oh that, thaaaat? Hmmmmmm? Why is it making sounds at me." Before the car can even hit him, it slows down with a screech and the young male pats the hood of the car as if petting it.

Horses are changing so much lately! "Why does it sound like that I wonder? Someone's inside, is that bad? Should we free them before we hit the market?" He speaks, turning towards Imanotsurugi as he begins to grab the hilt of his own sword. Though, the people inside, hand to chest, are they going to be robbed by some kid?

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hotarumaru followed me, i didnt have to kill a person for it. gotta steal it under me friends noses (caro voice) wehehehehehe

Tonight, I’ll be stealing the sword Hotarumaru that glows lights of a million fireflies on a full moon at the Iunctum Musuem. -Phantom Thief Joker

[jokerkaitou-deactivated20150906]

It’d been a while since he felt that same rush of a night like tonight, where he could be excited of finally showing out his true colors and enjoy his time as a phantom thief. Honestly he could have tries training by sending out random messages but how could he call himself a miracle phantom thief if he couldn’t make the night glorious like tonight. Surely this would be quite a night with the city bustling of an event coming up soon (one that he would be sure to make his presence known soon), and the police not exactly on edge over such a declaration.

Disguised as a security guard, the number wasn’t enough and certainly not enough to stop him from doing much. He slips away into the darkness of the museum ,and in an instant, covers the cameras along the way with photos of the hallways in order to hide away his presence in the museum. The usual trick honestly, but the rush is much more enciting this round and Joker swears he can feel his palms sweating as if it was his first heist all over again.

And not to mention, it was a sword that was indeed rare in this time and age: a sword lost in all records to be exhibited in this museum? Now that was just asking for him to steal it away. He wouldn’t sell it away or the sort  oh no. He’d admire it and put in a storage room in his airship. But still a sword blessed by the light of fireflies? Certainly his forte of taste.

He took careful steps through the museum towards the part of the exhibit where Hotarumaru would be held. And luckily it wasn’t much of an issue, not without any dangerous stunts needed (all of that was for later) and more importantly he could check if the sword was real. He lurked into the darkness until Joker’s step followed towards the frame of the door as a light beams down on the sword——

Except in place of a sword instead, was a young boy dressed in a military uniform.

What.

"WHERE’S THE SWORD!?"

[fireflyht-blog]

Sitting within a museum is highly boring and he doesn't find it fun at all, the sword getting up and walking around amused at all the other things that he can do. He's always enjoyed the little Indian people that would play around with him. It isn't lonely at all but why is he here in the first place, he doesn't know but other than that, he's fine with it. Though he is a bit sad that if he's here at night that Imanotsurugi must be home all alone and this makes the sword very very sad, not even a bit like prior. He raises a hand and presses it against his cheeks, huffing over it.

"Sorrrry.."

What he needed to do was get out and go back home, but how could he do that considering the conditions. The male takes a step forward and makes sure not to step on his new friends. This Smithsonian Museum is nothing but different from what he's use to, it isn't like the Keep so there's nothing to do to keep his mind wandering. Looking at where he's supposed to be displayed, he was told by a man on a horse that he didn't need to stay there at all. That he could run and play, but what fun is it if Imanotsurugi isn't here?

Though, in his room, he finds some male staring at him, asking him where the sword is? Hotarumaru turns around to the display. His sword on his back like per usual, the light that shines down on him doesn't affect much but he turns back around to point himself. "Who are you mister, don't you know you're not supposed to be here after hours?" He states, mimicking someone he's heard from the stories that the little Indians had told him.

"Sword? Which sword are you looking for?" Honestly, Hotarumaru doesn't know that it's himself. He blinks just a bit before walking towards the male and leaning forward. "Give me a piggy back ride, you have to do something if you want to earn your stay here!" Really, you can't just waltz up into this place and think you can have it your way? This ain't Burger King nor is he Olivia. Or Kashuu even!

"What do you say? Huh, huh?"

[fireflyht-blog]

no need to cry trees anymore, i can cut those down but im a ceremonial sword so dont do that

[lissomex]

A little boy toting around a large weapon, eager to be something of a bodyguard — Olivia should’ve probably asked where the boy’s parents were instead of enlisting him for a service. Since living here, however, she learned to ask questions outside of the typical. His air of earnest and promise was unlike any children that looked to be around his age.

So she simply nodded once at his words, taking them with more than a grain of salt, and proceeded to traverse onward to their next destination. Thankfully that this was her last stop anyhow: Pottery Barn. Didn’t look too much like a barn at all, honestly.

"My name is Olivia, and…thank you." She sighed slowly as they cruised along aisles of crafts and porcelain animals with keen smiles. "I’ll make sure to repay you for this. Snacks you said, right? There are a lot of places to eat here — it’s rather dizzying…!" And all of it exotic. Going from bear and potatoes to supreme pizzas; mutton to a 30 pack of tiny cheeseburgers — bizarre. Picking a clay pot up from the shelf and examining it briefly, she wondered if this person would ask for such things. 

"Are you a native here? Do you know what it means to ‘have it your way’? The king of burgers seems to say it a lot…this is a very peculiar place, and I’ve lived here for quite awhile. E-Eh…Forgive me for all of these inquiries…"

[fireflyht-blog]

Hotarumaru follows after her, eyes looking at all the various things around him in which he blinks when she speaks to him. "Hotaru!" He speaks, "My name is Hotaru, a ceremonial sword." Calling himself a sword is normal to him and he doesn't find it awkward to say. "Yes, Imanotsurugi seems to like these sorts of snacks that are new to him. He's almost as old as Jiji!" Jiji, a name he calls the older sword that watches over all of them.

"I see that there are many places to eat, I've yet to see all of them but one day I will!" He isn't crazy about eating from places like that, the male copying the young female and picking up a pot and analyzing it. He removes the top and looks inside, peeking to see if there's anything but he sees nothing.

"Have it my way? Sounds like something the red scarfed sword would say, if no one listens to him he starts to whine." He states, "Normally if you don't say he's pretty." Kashuu is a very sensitive sword anyway, so as he thinks about it he wonders if he'd be able to introduce the female to said sword anyway or were these just words that forever would be lost upon her.

"I have lived a very long time but I don't think I got the chance to learn of much. Being hidden away is really booooooring. Oh? You mean here! It hasn't been that long!" Finally he places the lid back on the pot, setting it back where he found it. "Huuuh? You're fine, I'll try to answer any question!" Again, his hand salutes her with a smile. "So don't be afraid to ask, okaaaay?"

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BANGS SWORDS ON TABLES

You know, finding a fellow sword on the boat isn't too far from common which Hotarumaru is happy about. So he needs to tell the sword something of up most importance. Having dragged Mikazuki along with him through the cruise boat and past people which almost seemed suspicious. Though it isn't hard for when they get caught, the small sword feigns innocence and gets rid of them in his own way. No matter, "Okay Jiji! We finally made it!" To a door no less, the young male knocks on it and a few sounds are heard on the other side.

"Yes, this is it! I found a very special room and I don't know why it's here. But there are such cute animals hiding behind this very door." He says, pushing it open to show cages and cages filled with various animals. From cute small dogs, to kittens and even a few birds here and there. There's even a big horse in that large cage in which Hotarumaru brings to light. "Doesn't this one remind you of the horses back at the Keep!? I think it might be the same one, it tried to bite me. Why does the horsey-horse do that to me, Jiji? Can you figure it out? Do you think it's the same one.. I wonder how it got here."

Listen.. Horses just aren't a big fan of Hotarumaru anyway.

[fireflyht-blog]

DOmage? Met at level 68 but it's level 65. We're not gunna talk about that though, that's fine.

[mamorigatana-blog]

It’s with a pout and an exceptionally displeased look on his face that Hotarumaru seats himself across from Imanotsurugi, whose attention is pulled right away from the strange foods he’s currently poking around on his plate. How strange, kind of! A number of questions run through the tantou’s mind as he expecantly peers at the younger sword with palms pressed on the table and a stressed demeanour to explain himself. Of course, it’s only in Ima’s nature to light up once he has.

Ah, a guessing game! Those can be fun too, he supposes, though they’re not what he’s best at. Tilting his head of course the first thing is wondering if there’s anything he can see that’s missing from the younger sword’s appearance and while there’s a pout upon his features that Imanotsurugi wishes he could dissipate it isn’t like something as striking as his hat is missing! Suddenly, this is much more difficult. “I want to come with you! Why are we fighting on the field? It wouldn’t be the worst if Master appeared, but are we going back to the front lines?”

There’s no use in giving up before trying. Leaning forward, he claps his hands together as an idea lights up over his head just like a light bulb. “Did somebody pat you—you don’t like that right Hotaru!! Is it your sword? Did you go missing? Ahhh, this game is so hard, give me a hint!" Because so far the tantou is firing shots in the dark, with nothing but a displeased expression and a desire to find out what’s going on and perhaps help his new husband in whatever it is that’s upset him to lead his guesses. It’s not much at all! What a one sided game, even in the other games he’d played you get to ask questions before your final guess!

[fireflyht-blog]

It's normal for Imanotsurugi to ask to come along without finishing the first part to see if he's fit. No matter, even if the other couldn't guess it correctly, he's sure the male would follow. The Oodachi contemplates whether or not he'll be able to get it but Imanotsurugi always wins this game, speaking up about the male's sword which no doubt is himself, "ME!" He announces, yes, there we go, him, his sword, taken, swindled. "I wanted to be good and not cause trouble." Considering, he can do a great amount of damage when not thinking of the consequences.

He presses the tip of his index fingers together, pushing up against them to show that even though this is embarrassing for a sword to have themselves taken from them. "Keep this a secret between us, tell no one, I don't want to be set to the side and have the talk." From other swords of course, nor does he want to relive when he was taken in by the Allied Forces. He gives the other a look, wondering if he'd still be okay with going since they'd have to go deep way down into the ship.

"So you're sure you'll come, like you said?" Tufts, happily up along with his attitude. He now moves down off the chair, hopping just a bit. "I won't leeeet you take it back since you said it." But he already knew even if he had denied it, like before, the male would follow anyway. "I don't like anyone handling my sword but me." A hand places itself over his own heart, "They are not my Master so a crime has been heavily done! I can't handle them alone so it's an act of a battle!" Hotarumaru walks over, holding up his hands so he can grab the other's, slightly inching Imanotsurugi towards him.

"Come, come!"

[fireflyht-blog]

no need to cry trees anymore, i can cut those down but im a ceremonial sword so dont do that

[fireflyht-blog]

lissomex:

She’d get nowhere if she didn’t put any effort in, thus was why Olivia made it a point to venture out on excursions where she knew that the faces were many and her tensions were high. But with trial came error — eyes had lingered on her far too long for her comfort, and so she shuffled in her steps until slowing to a stop entirely smack dab in the middle of the shopping complex. The only movements she made were when she shook like tree branches in a winter storm. But a voice pulled her out of an impending meltdown with a start; the woman jumped out of her skin looking around frantically for the source, of course, until she looked below.

"E-Excuse me…?" What a small boy; smartly dressed beyond his given years. And that sword! How could he carry that around without faceplanting? But he had asked if she needed help, and Olivia wouldn’t turn down a helping hand. She nodded quickly and swallowed hard at his suggestion.

Shifting her weight from one foot to the other, Olivia fixed her attention to the little officer, cracking an awkward smile. “I…well, I need to run some errands. I’d be very grateful if — if you accompanied me.”

He finally allows his arms to drop down by his side, emerald optics keeping their gaze as he gives a nod to the female. All she needs is someone to help her with the errands and he doesn't deny it at all. "Then I shall help!" He looks around the area to see if there's something that she needs to do close by, the male finally standing right next to her in which he speaks once more. "What is our first mission! We should go, we should start~." It's on her command when he'll begin to move, knowing that when it comes to doing things like this.

Within the time span of his time at the Keep, he would do chores and tend to farming and even horses when he had the time. "Is there something around here we must do, leave it to me always! Alwaaays!" These are promised words he doesn't think of going back on now since the female needed someone, he is a sword that's helped millions of people. So she would be someone that could be helped by his blade as well.

"You have me by your side, I don't mind doing this for you everyday! As long as I can have a snack, I don't want to starve. Okay? Okay! You can trust me to make sure you're taken around safely when with me. I shall allow no harm!"

[fireflyht-blog]

DOmage? Met at level 68 but it's level 65. We're not gunna talk about that though, that's fine.

At this time, Hotarumaru is greatly upset, his tufts aren't sticking up in an excited manner maybe because he's been stressed and rubbing the side of his head.  He isn't all too happy and he's told that person to not touch his things but they did! They took what was his and he doesn't like it at all. A huff leaves from his lips as he crosses his arms, the small male doesn't cause a much big of a scene but it does look like he's looking around for something. As if he's up to something.

He isn't all too sure why they're docked on this boat, but he catches sight of Imanotsurugi minding is own business at a table eating something. Rushing over, the male climbs into a seat that's a little more taller than he is. Sitting on his knees and hits the palm of his hands onto the table. Though it dies down and slowly a pout forms that can be visibly seen.

"The worst thing happened.. guess what it was."

"If you can guess, you can come with me? At one point we've fought on the field will you join me once again?" Such a serious thing to ask someone when they're eating.