It's nice having a functional kitchen, isn't it? Even one with just tuna. Whenever we find a base, they usually come with a kitchen, so might as well get some use out of it.
[Guess who's a nerd and calling it a base because otherwise it turns into moving in together and that's like. Confusing?? It's fine, they're just retired agents establishing a rebel base don't question him. He's more focused on upcoming snacks, anyway -- small bites like this are right up his alley so he might be forgiven for jumping on the opportunity.]
Come to think of it, it's been 20 years since I've seen a real kitchen, too.
[ That's a mood all around so Hikage has no problem with this word choice, even if they'e been sleeping in the same bed for over a month now. And though a base has probably come up a few times before, seeing it in text is different. ]
Yeah. [ To what exactly??? Maybe everything tbh. ]
[ He's still short circuiting so his texts come in split up because he didn't ask for...feelings(???) Over cooking??? Or a base??? Or from a sticker??? ]
[There's something strangely satisfying about making plans like this, even if they're still very much in the rough planning phase -- there's only so much you can get done in between settling into a new relationship and lifestyle and world and time and everything else -- maybe he should be a bit uneasier about settling down in this world. But: that's the thing, isn't it?
He has plenty of beef to pick with everything and everyone here still, and if that means embracing his current place in it all, there's really nothing wrong with that.
(Maybe it helps that there's so many different layers to what he's doing, or he's still just being a bit obtuse when it comes to things like this, or the life of texting is just easy to get caught up in. A little ironic, that.)]
[Amusingly enough, he opts for the simplicity of stickers here.]
Hmm. I'll look forward to it later, then. I'll have a souvenir for you, too.
[Perhaps just as satisfying is the slow, sweet weight that later keeps gaining throughout the day. What a strange experience; almost as much as having the time to really roll up all that anticipation. And...]
I plan to take this world for all it's worth. But we should start with Japan; personally, I think there's plenty of potential there despite the differences.
Well, I don't know if it'll be food this time. But look forward to it.
[He might be teasing or he might actually have misinterpreted the sticker. Such is the danger of yeeting stickers into the void. ☆ There's a traveling pause, or maybe just some more moments of appreciation -- he somehow always underestimates connections like these, even over text.]
Of course. Besides the leads we have, I wouldn't want to miss the rest of the summer back there. Tanabata is soon, after all, and we've certainly earned some more creature comforts.
[Unspoken: they've also earned some more time and summer festivals, regardless of the ones they've likely crashed already.]
I feel like I've only really appreciated creature comforts lately. [ Some teasing of his own but also genuine; his view of life is skewed and he keeps getting spoiled but he's really not complaining. ]
It's been a really long time since I've participated in Tanabata, I wonder if it's changed much.
[Maybe he's doing a little bit of spoiling but his variety of spoiling is also skewed very left of center so really where are they. Who knows. Does anyone care as long as they're enjoying themselves? There's an idle shoot of a waterfall in the distance that might look a touch familiar...]
It can't be all that different -- the festival is pretty old. Oh, but it's probably become much more commercialized. That might be a surprise, in a way.
[But probably not a bad way, all things considered. Considering who they are... Also can't believe he's getting called old twice in a weekend once he gets to Saphirsville later.]
[ But again, he's not complaining. The waterfall probably wouldn't have gotten much commentary except—huh. Tanabata commentary will need to hold until they're experiencing it firsthand. ]
We did a few trails that I don't remember the name of, including the one we're on right now.
[ Old man potentially lost in woods but he'll stumble his way out eventuallyrely on Marona. Also have a picture of blurry trees because that's helping. ]
[Hikage. Please. Your previous picture was probably clearer??
At least Subete has something to amuse himself with in between staring at waterfalls and hopefully not tripping over small children. The problem with touristing on Saturdays..... Truly Marona is the better path here.]
Haha, well. As long as you don't get lost in the woods forever, you don't really need to remember all these trails. But I imagine Marona has that well in hand.
And it's really impossible to recognize individual trees like this.
Names don't help you navigate trails anyway. Usually. What are your tricks, then? Don't tell me you actually mark them?
[Why else would he be getting a paw and a tree!!! No he's definitely messing around. He..... sends back a picture of more trees from his end, though these have more people in them because waterfall neighborhood is crowded. What are they even doing.]
[What mansion indeed. But no, it's also tongue-in-cheek in other ways, as in, are their bases going to have a stupid amount of secret rooms and passages and things?? Why else would they be called bases. This is stupid and it's only going to get stupider from here on out.]
Is that right, though... I wonder how green it was?
[Look, he can't help it if you give him material this way!!!]
Indeed, it was a fragile little web of accidental secrets. We can do much better.
[Why is he like this. There is kind of a pause because he's probably trying to decipher why the cat can fire like. Lasers now or something. It's great.]
I'm sure there will be room for a garden outdoors, but if we do need to host someone who wants to room with plants...
[Why would they. Is he just talking about Marona's camouflage again. Who knows.]
[ Why are they both like this. Also he has no idea why that cat has lasers? Or is just incredibly enthusiastic or literally anything else that cat is. ]
Who would that be?
As long as we have room for an outdoor garden, that's enough. It'd be nice to have tea outside in the morning.
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I could make more another time if we have the ingredients and a kitchen. If you want???? [ No emotes, he's too flustered for that. ]
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[Guess who's a nerd and calling it a base because otherwise it turns into moving in together and that's like. Confusing?? It's fine, they're just retired agents establishing a rebel base don't question him. He's more focused on upcoming snacks, anyway -- small bites like this are right up his alley so he might be forgiven for jumping on the opportunity.]
Come to think of it, it's been 20 years since I've seen a real kitchen, too.
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Yeah. [ To what exactly??? Maybe everything tbh. ]
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I'll save you one.
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He has plenty of beef to pick with everything and everyone here still, and if that means embracing his current place in it all, there's really nothing wrong with that.
(Maybe it helps that there's so many different layers to what he's doing, or he's still just being a bit obtuse when it comes to things like this, or the life of texting is just easy to get caught up in. A little ironic, that.)]
[Amusingly enough, he opts for the simplicity of stickers here.]
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[Perhaps just as satisfying is the slow, sweet weight that later keeps gaining throughout the day. What a strange experience; almost as much as having the time to really roll up all that anticipation. And...]
I plan to take this world for all it's worth. But we should start with Japan; personally, I think there's plenty of potential there despite the differences.
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Likewise.
There is. And it'll be easier there to find good sake and onsen when we want it. Do you want to go back to Japan when we're done here?
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[He might be teasing or he might actually have misinterpreted the sticker. Such is the danger of yeeting stickers into the void. ☆ There's a traveling pause, or maybe just some more moments of appreciation -- he somehow always underestimates connections like these, even over text.]
Of course. Besides the leads we have, I wouldn't want to miss the rest of the summer back there. Tanabata is soon, after all, and we've certainly earned some more creature comforts.
[Unspoken: they've also earned some more time and summer festivals, regardless of the ones they've likely crashed already.]
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I feel like I've only really appreciated creature comforts lately. [ Some teasing of his own but also genuine; his view of life is skewed and he keeps getting spoiled but he's really not complaining. ]
It's been a really long time since I've participated in Tanabata, I wonder if it's changed much.
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That's what happens when you're playing catch-up.
[Maybe he's doing a little bit of spoiling but his variety of spoiling is also skewed very left of center so really where are they. Who knows. Does anyone care as long as they're enjoying themselves? There's an idle shoot of a waterfall in the distance that might look a touch familiar...]
It can't be all that different -- the festival is pretty old. Oh, but it's probably become much more commercialized. That might be a surprise, in a way.
[But probably not a bad way, all things considered. Considering who they are... Also can't believe he's getting called old twice in a weekend once he gets to Saphirsville later.]
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[ But again, he's not complaining. The waterfall probably wouldn't have gotten much commentary except—huh. Tanabata commentary will need to hold until they're experiencing it firsthand. ]
...what waterfall is that?
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[God they are being such tourists. Why does he sound so self-satisfied even over text. Maybe he's just enjoying taking the dumb nature photos.]
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[ He's too surprised to even use a sticker! Where is he now though is the question... ]
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We did a few trails that I don't remember the name of, including the one we're on right now.
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At least Subete has something to amuse himself with in between staring at waterfalls and hopefully not tripping over small children. The problem with touristing on Saturdays..... Truly Marona is the better path here.]
Haha, well. As long as you don't get lost in the woods forever, you don't really need to remember all these trails. But I imagine Marona has that well in hand.
And it's really impossible to recognize individual trees like this.
[Small call out because he can.]
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[ You can practically hear the huff. After a slight delay he sends along a close up photo of one tree trunk. That's better, right? ]
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Names don't help you navigate trails anyway. Usually. What are your tricks, then? Don't tell me you actually mark them?
[Why else would he be getting a paw and a tree!!! No he's definitely messing around. He..... sends back a picture of more trees from his end, though these have more people in them because waterfall neighborhood is crowded. What are they even doing.]
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What? No, I just have a good sense of direction. My mansion had plenty of twisting corridors and secret passages.
[ What does that have to do with a forest, Hikage. Even he has no idea what he's doing, but that's alright. ]
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[What mansion indeed. But no, it's also tongue-in-cheek in other ways, as in, are their bases going to have a stupid amount of secret rooms and passages and things?? Why else would they be called bases. This is stupid and it's only going to get stupider from here on out.]
Is that right, though... I wonder how green it was?
[Look, he can't help it if you give him material this way!!!]
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There was a sprawling indoor garden complete with a fountain. Yamato even lived there for a while.
[ Their base(s) will be ridiculous indeed. And Hikage doesn't know how to stop so this is fine??? (He still has no idea what he's saying here.) ]
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[Why is he like this. There is kind of a pause because he's probably trying to decipher why the cat can fire like. Lasers now or something. It's great.]
I'm sure there will be room for a garden outdoors, but if we do need to host someone who wants to room with plants...
[Why would they. Is he just talking about Marona's camouflage again. Who knows.]
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[ Why are they both like this. Also he has no idea why that cat has lasers? Or is just incredibly enthusiastic or literally anything else that cat is. ]
Who would that be?
As long as we have room for an outdoor garden, that's enough. It'd be nice to have tea outside in the morning.
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