wieldbrave asked : ❝ i am here at oyakata-sama’s request. ❞ giyuu explains softly as he drops to a kneel before the high priest, bowing his head out of respect. he loathes to speak more than strictly necessary, each word a leaden weight on his tongue as he forces his voice past his lips in a flat tone, ❝ he has reason to believe that kibutsuji muzan has come close to discovering your location & may send one of the upper moons to dispatch you. my goal is to prevent that. ❞
( unprompted ! / @wieldbrave )
the rustle of the shoji always delights him , reminds him to not glance too heartily towards the slit that lets in a meek draft to caress his weeping locks . though every visit continually end in solemn exchanges of his wistful advices , visitors bring him their earnest company , and the recollection that he is but one of many in this vicious world . it’s almost a childish yearn that he no longer holds the key to , a luxury everyone has cast aside . though he conceals it through the flit of lashes , gaze attaching unwaveringly to the stoneware cup in his palms , he has long sensed the arrival of another , who’s shadow now dims over the delicate screens . however , he bides for his attendant to finish before he offers a motion of sleeves , allowing glances to finally anticipate his guest .
the other’s identity surprises him , no one unfamiliar , but not one that he would ever consider a common visitor . he recognises him upon first glimpse , a head of ink locks bundled carelessly , the silencing aura that lulls to the still air draping over his burdened shoulders . he has never forgotten about this quiet man since their first encounters . the way he begins his words remind him of a sheathed blade , sharp but veiled in the shadows , a soundless accompaniment that threatens to protect . yue finds himself intrigued , perhaps for several seconds too long , by the other’s resolute stance . he stifles a chuckle , not wanting to ripple the suggested formalities that was to be exchanged . he doesn’t doubt oyakata - sama’s decision to send the water pillar over to him . after all , that person has always had everything weaved so impossibly perfect , so much that yue doubts his own abilities before the other’s plans .
the gleaming robes reflect light with the slightest movement as he gestures at the other , tender sentiments coursing around his fingertips , gentle gaze settling upon him . ‘ it’s been a while , tomioka - san , ’ he begins , voice coated with the glaze of melting gold , eyes nothing dimmer than a moon’s luminous kiss when he smiles . ‘ please , forgo the formalities . ’ there isn’t a single falter in the way elegance in presented , the news , though unforeseen by himself , does not startle nor surprise him . ‘ i suppose it was only a matter of time . i do not fear death , but i do fear even the slightest of oyakata - sama’s reprimand . ’ the light - hearted joke comes naturally , and bounces off the stoic response of the other . yue doesn’t mind , but instead gestures at the tea he sets down slowly . ‘ i trust you , tomioka - san . please come in and take a seat , if possible , i’d like to get to know you better . ’