--Lone Wolf and Cub--

[threebetrayals]

[Maybe it was stupid to go "fuck it" and run away from his mother's house last month, but frankly Kunikaki cannot be bothered to think it was stupid. He is seventeen and absolutely fucking tired of his mother's bullshit and his sister's somehow worse bullshit. (He gets it, he understands that his mother never recovered from her sister's death, but he doesn't have to deal with it anymore.) So yeah, he ran away.

And now he's pretty sure some freak is following him as he winds his way through the city, trying to escape the fucker, but whatever. He'll make do.]

Comments

[threebetrayals]

Yeah, someone like animal control. Not some dumbass who gets hurt once a month.

[book2thehead]

Awww, are you worried about me?

[threebetrayals]

Obviously, idiot. I keep coming to house sit, don't I?

[He is so out of it, just saying shit without hesitating.]

[book2thehead]

[Oh. Oh, that catches Heizou by surprise. And it brings a faint blush to his cheeks.]

...You don't need to. I assure you I can take care of myself. So please, focus on yourself for now.

[threebetrayals]

Like hell you can. I've seen the scars, Heizou. You weren't doing shit before me.

[book2thehead]

I've managed. That's enough for me.

[threebetrayals]

Still worried.

[Pointed juice sip.]

[book2thehead]

I'll be fine. I'm more worried about you right now.

[threebetrayals]

Tch. How bad was it?

[book2thehead]

Bad. You're lucky it didn't bite you.

[threebetrayals]

You think it might have been rabid?

[book2thehead]

[He hesitates, but ultimately nods.]

Or something similar. Either way, it's too dangerous to leave on its own.

[threebetrayals]

I'll call animal control tomorrow or something.

[book2thehead]

[It looks like Heizou's going to argue for a second, but then he just lets out a little sigh and nods.]

If that'll make you feel better.

[He gets up then, wiping off the seat of his pants.]

Unfortunately, you'll have to stay here until you're feeling well enough to leave. I'll bring out some pillows to keep you propped up on your side while you sleep.

[threebetrayals]

I came here, didn't I?

[Or: he doesn't mind having to stay here to recover.]

...thanks.

[book2thehead]

[Heizou turns to look at him in surprise, though he tries to cover it up with a dramatic gasp, putting a hand to his chest.]

So he can say "thank you"! Never thought I'd ever hear that from you, Wanderer~

[threebetrayals]

Oh shut up.

[He mimes throwing something at Heizou's head. He can't actually, right now, but he wants to.]

...Kunikaki.

[That will probably give Heizou enough information to find Kuni's family, if he wants, but at this point Kuni's pretty sure it's safe.]

[book2thehead]

[He pretends to duck out of the way of this invisible weapon, a cheeky little smile crossing his face. At least Wanderer-- no, Kunikaki is starting to feel better already.]

And I get to learn your name? Those painkillers have made an honest one out of you, haven't they?

[Still... That does confirm Heizou's suspicions. Not that he has any intention of doing anything about it, but. He likes information.]

[threebetrayals]

Please, you already had an idea, didn't you?

[The Raiden family is pretty famous, after all, and no one's seen or heard anything about the elusive son in ages.]

[book2thehead]

Maybe just a little bit~

[But that can be a discussion for another time. When Kuni isn't hopped up on painkillers and woozy from blood loss.]

[threebetrayals]

Mhm.

[He yawns. He needs to sleep and he's starting to doze.]

[book2thehead]

[Heizou can see that. He smiles a little, moving over to help Kuni get onto his feet and bring him out to the living room.]

Let me get you another glass of juice before you hit the hay, alright?

[threebetrayals]

Mhm.

[Another yawn. He'll be half-asleep by the time Heizou gets him set up and brings over the juice.]

[book2thehead]

[He tries to go quickly since it's clear Kuni's nearly out. He still seats himself next to Kuni and presses the edge of the glass to his lips to make sure he drinks.]

Just have a little more, okay?

[threebetrayals]

Mhm...

[He manages another few sips before he is just too close to passing out.]