SOLITUDE IS EFFORTLESS —— silhouettes fading within twilight , craftsman & creation dawdling long after visitants took flight , withdrawing to their respective chambers . he expected discipline :: speculating where lecture might commence / knowing demeanor wasn’t pleasant / perturbed ( and unnerved ) as inquest takes place of reprimand . despised are times munechika sanjou presented difficult to read expressions . 「 be honest with me , child — how presentable do you find my apprentice ? 」 how weighty a question !! elder must’ve considered hesitation’s rationale , beckoning blade closer and flicking , quite powerfully ! , forehead . 「 overthinking again , are we ? speak your mind ; I would not ask , otherwise . 」
❝ regrettably , I’d not much chance to gauge gojou-sama’s character, ❞ he began , kneading tender reminder of smith’s impatience. ( although , one could call it a form of kindness. ) ❝ but , sanjou-sama’s temperament would not allow him to instruct one he believes unworthy —— he is someone respected by you , yes ? ❞ it earns mikazuki a snort & nothing further ; wondering if observation held some certainty. discussion now focuses on rindou kuninaga / expression souring once moniker is voiced. there’s no reluctance , this time. ❝ he’s so humanized , sanjou-sama ! referring to one of higher standing as chichiue . . . though it is ill-mannered , never has striking someone sounded appealing , until that moment. strange , thoughtless child — thinking I would agree to arrangements so foolhardy. ❞ 「 ha ha ha !! shall I presume you hate him ? 」 ❝ … ❞
HE IS NOT PRESSED FOR A RESPONSE —— retiring ( quickly ) to bedding after assuring sanjou returned to his room , dreaming of nothing but easy-going adolescent. perhaps a piece of mikazuki hoped , wished , to be as laid back as gojou’s blade. morning brings disturbing news / restlessness unmistakable as they are left behind / tuning out sprightly activities by gazing beyond estate’s entrance. his luck doesn’t get any better when smiths return ; almost shrieking an indecipherable , colorful obscenity */ gojou & sanjou grinning , advising children ( just about shoving them out the door ) to “ enjoy the day and return before the sun sets. ”
❝ you —— ❞ accusation flares , half-moons flooded with confusion ; but he is not angry. not yet. ❝ —— what did you do ?? ❞
Excitement dampens as accusation flares, Rindou remembering he has to do his best to not upset companion.
❛❛ I, um, I asked Gojou-chichiue —❜❜ There is pause, small tachi considering swordsmith’s words the night before. The agreement was that Mikazuki Munechika would be allowed outside the Sanjou residence, however, time was meant to be spent learning proper etiquette in a human environment and for Rindou to learn how to become as worldly and refined as Sanjou’s masterpiece. He felt as if his true wish hadn’t gotten across to the one who he called ‘father’, not feeling right about using elder for his own gain but if he had spoken up about it, then Gojou would have denied his request. ❛❛ — if we could play together!❜❜ he fibbed, energy returning. It was alright if it was his own truth, right?
❛❛ Since Mikazuki-sama seemed interested in the games I told of yesterday, I had asked Gojou-chichiue if he would ask Sanjou-sama if he would allow you to play with me!! And I suppose, it had been approved! ❜❜ he chirps with excitement.
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