[Because your boyfriend has a nasty power involving blood.
Don't freak out when he actually asks you to do the next bit for him.]
Was it the dog you told me about before? [Pause.] I'll be there in a few minutes.
[After leaving a note for his shinki not to worry while he goes out. And possibly a note for Judar to remember to eat and Yata to drag Judar out to eat if the other magi doesn't.
And like he said, in a few minutes, Izumo will appear on Nari's temple grounds and makes his way to the main house.]
[What's a little blood. Nari has seen and dealt with much worse... things that he will not discuss with anyone.]
Yep. I'll see if I can get her to go play with the cats. I'll see you then.
[Somehow he does manage to get Roxy distracted by the cats enough to run after them and stay outside. Nari is watching them through the window with a worried expression when he spies Izumo. To go out and greet his boyfriend or... at least meet the blond at the door. That much he can do.]
Izumo. You've... looked less tense. [Is it okay to hug?]
[The kiss is returned, though it does little to alleviate the worry.]
More than usual? That's saying something. [He motions for Izumo to follow him inside.] Wanna tell me about it or jumpt straight to what you need help with?
You too? I got lucky mines self-sufficient. And that seemed like a mess... didn't have the energy to help, else I would have.
[That's about as much as he'll acknowledge his exhaustion.]
Mmm... not outside of stories. It was always villains that had it, which made it seem like a bad thing. I think personally depending on how it's used could actually be pretty cool. Not just in a weapon way. Think of what you could do medically with it!
They like to argue with each other on occasion. It keeps the temple lively, at least.
[A pause and he gives Nari a reprimanding look of sorts.
Have you been pushing yourself again?
Izumo nods slowly. Nari, you might be worrying him just a little.]
Something happened during that time that I ended up bleeding, but it wasn't flowing out - it just...stopped. [He sounds a little unsure.] It's healed now, but I'm not sure if it was just the blood or I ended up having a healing factor at some point.
Going to try and not look sheepish. Maybe just a little...]
Huh. That's... not normal. Even a fast healing would have bled. I'd say let's test it... but that may be a little morbid. [Seems a little rude to ask your boyfriend to cut himself up for science.............. More than a little.]
Thankfully she hasn't figured out how to open doors.
[Definitely would have started something.
Yup. It's kitchen time. Though Nari will duck into his bathroom for a moment to grab some towels to put over the counter. Izumo can grab himself a chair as the redhead opens a kit and carefully goes through it. A moment or so later he pulls a plastic package out and removes a scalpel from it.]
This give a clean cut, and it anything is a lot easier to sew up if stitches are needed. I'll still disinfect the area even if you do have healing powers, because germs are germs. No infections if we can help it.
Don't jinx it. She might just end up learning how.
[While Nari gathers everything he needs, Izumo sits on one of the chairs and removes his jacket, pulling his sleeve up to his elbow so it'll be a little...cleaner and easier.
I trust you to know what you're doing, Nari. [Because...who knows what can happen and Nari's knowledge on medicine will be useful here.]
[A few more things are set up, such as thread and needle, an iodine solution, and last is a little packet. Nari opens it before wiping down Izumo's arm.]
I do. Since I was a kid. My dad's a doctor, and used to take me to morgues. He said depending on the incision, you had to vary how much force you put into a blade to cut. Might sound messed up, but he had me practice. Hoped I'd become a doctor like him... Sorry I don't have any painkillers except pills. Want some before we start?
Huh. I've never tried to concentrate fire like that. Only ice. Much easier to make into a blade.
[Don't worry, he doesn't think Izumo would do something like that.] A chainsaw... Well, you're gonna have to tell me if it hurts too much since... Let's see, it's been about eight years since I've been able to feel pain normally? I'll try not to cut too deep.
[He goes quiet as he puts a pair of gloves on, feeling butterflies of nervousness in his stomach.]
[The smile does help a bit. Nari takes a deep breath and uses a hand to gently push against Izumo's exposed skin. To gauge where the least amount of damage could be done to tendons and muscles. When he finds a good spot, he looks at Izumo.]
There's no shame in closing your eyes.
[Then he'll wait a moment before making an inch long incision, pressing down on the sides to get the blood flowing. That's when he sits back and nods.] Time to do whatever you did last time.
Just wait until you find out how used to blood Izumo can actually be. Happens when you fight and burn up a lot of gangs.
There's a soft hiss that escapes when he makes the incision, the pain brief but sharp enough. His eyes immediately go down to the cut as the blood flows, eyebrows furrowing.
It seems like he's concentrating, the blood dripping down from the incision, before it suddenly stops just before it touches the tabletop. It remains there briefly before sliding upwards, back to the incision.]
[Just like dead bodies aren't the only thing Nari's cut into? He sees no problem with it, but talking about what his parents had him do as a child never sat well with people.
As soon as Izumo starts concentrating, the redhead changes his angle, moving so he could watch intently.]
That. Is actually really, really cool. Holy fuck. [Very gingerly going to touch the wound.] Feels a little warm but not unexpected from punctured skin. I wonder if an ability like that can promote faster healing...
[There's a soft yelp of panic when the blood falls, Nari rushing to grab a towel to put over Izumo's arm. He keeps pressure on it and hopes his partner doesn't feel the slight tremor.]
That's dangerous... Please, if you use it in that way... can you promise me that the moment you feel faint you'll stop? I don't want to get a call that something...
[Bad happened, and Izumo wouldn't be coming back. In any way.]
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The doors open for ya. Just ignore the dog. She's harmless, just excitable.
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Don't freak out when he actually asks you to do the next bit for him.]
Was it the dog you told me about before? [Pause.] I'll be there in a few minutes.
[After leaving a note for his shinki not to worry while he goes out. And possibly a note for Judar to remember to eat and Yata to drag Judar out to eat if the other magi doesn't.
And like he said, in a few minutes, Izumo will appear on Nari's temple grounds and makes his way to the main house.]
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Yep. I'll see if I can get her to go play with the cats. I'll see you then.
[Somehow he does manage to get Roxy distracted by the cats enough to run after them and stay outside. Nari is watching them through the window with a worried expression when he spies Izumo. To go out and greet his boyfriend or... at least meet the blond at the door. That much he can do.]
Izumo. You've... looked less tense. [Is it okay to hug?]
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Definitely can give him a hug and he'll give Nari a kiss in greeting, too.]
Some things have been a little crazy lately. [But he's getting better at relaxing more now. Sort of.]
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More than usual? That's saying something. [He motions for Izumo to follow him inside.] Wanna tell me about it or jumpt straight to what you need help with?
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[Ish. He has no idea what's going on, on that front.
But he waits until he's inside before he says:]
Have you ever come across anyone who can...use blood as a weapon?
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[That's about as much as he'll acknowledge his exhaustion.]
Mmm... not outside of stories. It was always villains that had it, which made it seem like a bad thing. I think personally depending on how it's used could actually be pretty cool. Not just in a weapon way. Think of what you could do medically with it!
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[A pause and he gives Nari a reprimanding look of sorts.
Have you been pushing yourself again?
Izumo nods slowly. Nari, you might be worrying him just a little.]
Something happened during that time that I ended up bleeding, but it wasn't flowing out - it just...stopped. [He sounds a little unsure.] It's healed now, but I'm not sure if it was just the blood or I ended up having a healing factor at some point.
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[Hasn't heard anything negative.
Going to try and not look sheepish. Maybe just a little...]
Huh. That's... not normal. Even a fast healing would have bled. I'd say let's test it... but that may be a little morbid. [Seems a little rude to ask your boyfriend to cut himself up for science.............. More than a little.]
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[He gives him a slight smile.]
Also why I came here. Hope you don't mind cutting me up to help me figure this out.
[Is it rude if your boyfriend is asking you to do it?]
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[And a good thing Nari has a good medical kit.]
Let's go in the kitchen. Easy to clean up in there, and we can use the island for a station. Just gimme a few minutes to set it up.
[Towels. Definitely need towels.]
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[And possibly start something.
Izumo gives a nod.]
Alright. [Heading into the kitchen then?]
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[Definitely would have started something.
Yup. It's kitchen time. Though Nari will duck into his bathroom for a moment to grab some towels to put over the counter. Izumo can grab himself a chair as the redhead opens a kit and carefully goes through it. A moment or so later he pulls a plastic package out and removes a scalpel from it.]
This give a clean cut, and it anything is a lot easier to sew up if stitches are needed. I'll still disinfect the area even if you do have healing powers, because germs are germs. No infections if we can help it.
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[While Nari gathers everything he needs, Izumo sits on one of the chairs and removes his jacket, pulling his sleeve up to his elbow so it'll be a little...cleaner and easier.
I trust you to know what you're doing, Nari. [Because...who knows what can happen and Nari's knowledge on medicine will be useful here.]
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[A few more things are set up, such as thread and needle, an iodine solution, and last is a little packet. Nari opens it before wiping down Izumo's arm.]
I do. Since I was a kid. My dad's a doctor, and used to take me to morgues. He said depending on the incision, you had to vary how much force you put into a blade to cut. Might sound messed up, but he had me practice. Hoped I'd become a doctor like him... Sorry I don't have any painkillers except pills. Want some before we start?
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Hint: normally not him but he can do it.
At the offer, he shakes his head.]
No, it's fine. [Compared to being cut through by a chainsaw? This is nothing.]
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[Don't worry, he doesn't think Izumo would do something like that.] A chainsaw... Well, you're gonna have to tell me if it hurts too much since... Let's see, it's been about eight years since I've been able to feel pain normally? I'll try not to cut too deep.
[He goes quiet as he puts a pair of gloves on, feeling butterflies of nervousness in his stomach.]
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[He gives Nari a reassuring smile.]
It's alright - I trust you, Nari.
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[The smile does help a bit. Nari takes a deep breath and uses a hand to gently push against Izumo's exposed skin. To gauge where the least amount of damage could be done to tendons and muscles. When he finds a good spot, he looks at Izumo.]
There's no shame in closing your eyes.
[Then he'll wait a moment before making an inch long incision, pressing down on the sides to get the blood flowing. That's when he sits back and nods.] Time to do whatever you did last time.
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Just wait until you find out how used to blood Izumo can actually be. Happens when you fight and burn up a lot of gangs.
There's a soft hiss that escapes when he makes the incision, the pain brief but sharp enough. His eyes immediately go down to the cut as the blood flows, eyebrows furrowing.
It seems like he's concentrating, the blood dripping down from the incision, before it suddenly stops just before it touches the tabletop. It remains there briefly before sliding upwards, back to the incision.]
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As soon as Izumo starts concentrating, the redhead changes his angle, moving so he could watch intently.]
That. Is actually really, really cool. Holy fuck. [Very gingerly going to touch the wound.] Feels a little warm but not unexpected from punctured skin. I wonder if an ability like that can promote faster healing...
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Possibly, but I'm not sure if I can give this sort of ability to others.
[Ah, but is that all he can do?
He focuses more, trying to will the blood to do something. It takes a bit before drops of the blood begin to float in the air .]
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[Not that Nari doesn't like scars except his own. It might take a while before he's willing to show those off in any capacity.
The droplets of blood floating does put him on guard as he moves away a foot or two.]
.... yeah, definitely could weaponize that.
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Izumo makes a face a bit.]
Sorry about that. [But he looks back at the cut, the blood moving naturally now as it slides out.]
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That's dangerous... Please, if you use it in that way... can you promise me that the moment you feel faint you'll stop? I don't want to get a call that something...
[Bad happened, and Izumo wouldn't be coming back. In any way.]
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