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[rokubro]

[So a while, huh.

Rokurou is a bit confused when Eizen hands him his coat. Seriously, he knows he loves the thing, but why is—

Although slow to take, the swordsman had done so thinking that Eizen wanted him to carry it or something. But when he actually feels the weight in his hand? He automatically knew what was really hidden within the coat. So his eyes widen before he looks back at Eizen—and it's then that he notices the cuts and bandages on his hands. Well, really pays attention to it. He had noticed before, but he hadn't cared at the time, not bothering to think why. Now...he does a little, trying to remember what Eizen had been doing before he kicked the door open.

He couldn't.

Grip tightening over the fabric, he just takes a breath and looks at Eizen, still not budging.]

Don't want what?

[tailsneverfails]

[ Eizen falls silent for a bit. It was hard to get the words to come out when his stubbornness was fighting with his drunkenness. It was stupid and completely embarrassing and probably half of the reason he wanted to get trashed in the first place. He's already unloaded enough on other people, he should just keep it to himself, but his drunken mind is winning the fight. ]

Since coming here, I already knew trying was pointless... Whether it's my curse or my shit personality, the only ones who stick to me are loyal idiots like you and the crew back home...

[ He starts wringing his hands a bit, trying to distract himself with anything he could do so he didn't have to look at Rokurou in the eyes. ]

but I tried anyway. And all trying has gotten me are burnt bridges and... I don't want you to become another burnt bridge... so go.

[rokubro]

[This is...definitely not something he ever thought about Eizen, at least not like this. He knew his curse and existence made it difficult for him to make any real bonds with people, but he thought the malak similar to himself. It's something they know, accepted, don't really care too much about. Enjoy what's there. But hearing about the burnt bridges...

Rokurou remains silent for a few moments before he lets out a breath and stands.]

Please, don't flatter yourself.

[He then steps towards Eizen and just leans down to sling his arm beneath the malak's shoulder and forces him to stand.]

You're not that awful. Now hold this. [He then pushes Stormhowl still wrapped in Eizen's coat hard against his chest.]

[tailsneverfails]

[ He was used to the loneliness and used all the things that came with having a curse like his, but at the end of the day, it was still lonely and even a stubborn man like Eizen could be affected by it. It's why the things and people that do stick around, EIzen gets even more stupid about.

He lets out a grunt when he feels Rokurou forcing him up to his feet. He was too drunk to try and fight the daemon off so up he goes. Hopefully Rokurou didn't mind rain all that much. ]

What are you doing, I said I was fine here...

[ Why bring him back to the ship when he was just going to get kicked out! Unless he was bringing him back to personally kick him out. Would Rokurou really be that petty though?... maybe. Depending on his mood. ]

Take your sword and go back to the ship.

[rokubro]

[Why would he mind? He looks great when wet, don't you know.

But in all seriousness, he pays no mind to the little downpour, more or less used to it from just living in this place.]

I am taking my sword. You're just going to be holding onto it.

[And still holding onto him as he makes him start walking.]

[tailsneverfails]

No....!

[ He lets out a soft huff as he tries to wiggle free of Rokurou's hold. He might be drunk, but with his stubbornness and drunkenness fighting back and forth for control. he wasn't going to make this very easy. ]

I can't go back... not yet.

[rokubro]

[Definitely not, but he's fairly certain Eizen has had to deal with his dumb self plenty of times, so he'll just try to move with him and keep his balance. Which is not easy so he'll at least stop trying to move for now.]

And why not?

[tailsneverfails]

I don't have my apology gift ready....

[ In strange moments like this, Eizen almost sounds a lot younger than he actually was. He slowly turns his head to look at Rokurou. ]

[rokubro]

[...............

Rokurou just. Stares at him before a hot second before he bursts out laughing.]

Seriously?? Is that why you're resisting so much??

[tailsneverfails]

It's not a laughing matter..! A proper apology comes with an important gift from the heart you asshole!

[ Eizen tries to shove at Rokurou but he just ends up stumbling and if Rokurou didn't have a good enough grip, he topples over. ]

[rokubro]

[Don't worry, you silly pirate, the daemon's got you.

He knows he shouldn't laugh, but—well given how awkward and tense things had been, that was just a very Eizen thing for him to say, drunk or not.]

Okay, okay, then you can save the apology for after you got a gift. Doesn't mean you can't go stay on the ship. Or would you feel better if I booked you a room at an inn instead?

[At this point he's just kind of playing along to appease the pirate. He's going back to the ship, deal with it.]

[tailsneverfails]

[ Eizen lets out a huff and with that he goes back to leaning his weight against Rokurou. It seemed like the rain wasn't really following them now which was probably a good sign, or a sign that Eizen was too drunk too feel things anymore... it's probably not that last guess. ]

You're better off ditching me... somewhere no one else is. Like an empty alley, or off the cliff side.

[rokubro]

You make it sound like I'm going to murder you and dump your body somewhere.

[He'll wait a moment before he tries to make him walk again.]

[tailsneverfails]

You'd be rid of a huge burden off your shoulders. No more curse.

[ He lets out another huff, but it seems like he was a little more willing to walk along with. ]

[rokubro]

This is true. Maybe I should cute you up into a few pieces, scatter you around. Give the detectives of this place something to play with.

Not like they'd be able to see all of it, anyway.

[Rokurou. Why.]

[tailsneverfails]

[ That... is honestly the first time in these past couple days that Eizen wanted to laugh. ]

Shut the hell up you brat... even if you tried you'd be cursed for a thousand more years.

[rokubro]

I'm a daemon. Think a dumb malak's curse is going to stop me?

[tailsneverfails]

We'll see how cocky you are when the curse lands you flat on your ass and you no longer can wield swords.

[rokubro]

Don't underestimate my passion for swords. My will will be a lot stronger than that.

[tailsneverfails]

[ That gets another laugh out of Eizen as he leans more of his weight against him as they walk. At the very least, he isn't trying to fight Rokurou anymore, even if he didn't feel like he should be coming back. He didn't know that Shigure went to talk to Rokurou about anything, and honestly he didn't mean to talk to him about anything either. Everything was just.... stupid. ]

Yeah yeah... it always has been.

[rokubro]

Damn straight.

[A very Rokurou-like answer. But then he's silent for a moment as he spares a glance over at Eizen before looking back forward. He's not sure if he should say anything right now or if he should wait when Eizen wasn't drunk. He wants to apologize, but...would it really mean anything if he's not completely sober? Did he drink so much that he might forget? Shigure might think him stupid to worry about these kinds of things, but in all fairness it is something to consider for this kind of context. Would suck to have heartfelt apologies and then he doesn't remember it.]

So you're not going to pass out on me, right? Or do you need to throw up—because if you do, the gutter is on your other side.

[tailsneverfails]

The rain kept me sober enough....

[ That didn't mean he was able to walk very well. In fact if Rokurou wasn't supporting him so well right now, he absolutely would have fallen over with his face right in the dirt. He wouldn't throw up on the man though, at least not unless Rokurou starts running off while dragging him or something. ]

[rokubro]

Should I call a cab? Would make this go faster.

[On the other hand maybe a horse-drawn carriage ride through cobbled streets might not be the smoothest journey...]

[tailsneverfails]

Arms getting tired already, huh? You still have the chance to ditch me. I doubt I could really chase after you right now...

[ He was trying to make light of it. He's had to take Rokurou home plenty of times and Rokurou probably doing the same for him a few himself. It just... felt different with all these words left unsaid. So what else could he do but just make light of it. ]

[rokubro]

Yeah, it's like lugging around a giant boulder.

[It's not too difficult for Rokurou to stay in step of Eizen's own attempts to make lighthearted jokes.]

If I get tired I'll just throw you in the back of a wagon, and then drive it through the bumpiest roads.