Eighth Star

[heavenfang]

I'm...not certain I'll be as active as I can be with these plants about, ha ha!

It's not that I'm naive or anything! I mean, I have been kissed and all Kasumi but I'd rather not put anyone in an awkward position, you understand!

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[tenkai-soul.livejournal.com]

"It's Gremio's special recipe! It may not taste as good as the real thing, but I'll do my best. Most of the veggies are canned, though...," he said, almost disappointed that he couldn't use fresh ingredients. Ah well, beggars couldn't be choosers.

[comment log] lol these two could go on forever

[ilpresto.livejournal.com]

"That's okay," he said, and sat up attentively with his legs crossed under him. Fresh things couldn't be grown here very easily, right? Although he saw that greenhouse on the rooftop of the high school, but that was most likely it.

"Who's Gremio? A friend of yours?"

[comment log] not that I mind, ha ha

[tenkai-soul.livejournal.com]

"He was my caretaker since I was a young boy. He always made this soup for family dinners and such. Heck, even on the road he still makes it when he's able to. It's my favorite!" Tir explained happily, putting on a tattered old apron as he went to prepare the stove.

[comment log] me neither :>

[ilpresto.livejournal.com]

Kazuki migrated to the couch, and hung his head over its back so he could watch Tir. "Caretaker? Were your parents too busy to take care of you?"

Way to step into a minefield there, Kaz.

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[tenkai-soul.livejournal.com]

Minefield indeed. Tir stops a moment, going silent, before going back to his work. His voice, however...is a lot less cheery.

"Father was a general in the imperial army, so he was often away on duty or campaigns. And mother, well...she died when I was still a baby. So it was up to Gremio, a former subordinate of my father, to take care of me most of the time."

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[ilpresto.livejournal.com]

"Oh..." He visibly deflated, knowing that there was no turning back from a response like that. Open mouth, insert foot.

"Was he good to you?" Kazuki thought of his friend's grandmother, but she was a terrible example. Hopefully Tir didn't have it so bad?

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[tenkai-soul.livejournal.com]

Tir laughed a bit, growing nostalgic as he looked into his past for those answers. Gremio was more than just a guardian to him, really...but that was difficult conveying to someone else.

"I wish he'd stop calling my young master at times, but yes...Gremio was a wonderful guardian. He was by my side up until the moment I was pulled here, even."

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[ilpresto.livejournal.com]

"Tir-bochamma," Kazuki tried on for size, and laughed under his breath, "I should call you that all the time now!" He was so composed and calm, it really seemed to fit well.

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[tenkai-soul.livejournal.com]

"Actually, I'd...rather people not know I'm a noble here. There was so much pressure that came with my duties back in Toran...it was something I didn't really want. On top of the Rune and everything else, I mean...," Tir laughed slightly, heating some water and the canned vegetables now. The broth would take some time to cook.

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[ilpresto.livejournal.com]

"That's okay," he replied, and stretched languidly. It was tough being inside all of the time, Kazuki was used to running every morning and now he couldn't anymore.

"I don't think anyone would pressure you anyways, it seems like there are a lot of people here that used to be nobles, or something like that."

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[tenkai-soul.livejournal.com]

"Still...I like just living a normal life. I've been in two wars, Kazuki. Lead one and fought in another...that's too much for a guy my age, you know?" Tir said with a sigh, checking on the broth every now and again.