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[nolittlesecret]

This is the inbox of Nari Reno. Leave a message. Will not answer faxes because this is not the stone age.

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[nolittlesecret]

It's fine if you can't, just means less scarring for you.

[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.

[toremainbehind]

[He notices him moving away and the blood drops suddenly fall onto the table.

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.]

[nolittlesecret]

[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.]

[toremainbehind]

[Sorry, Nari. He does feel it, and it has him reaching out, hand on the back of Nari's neck and he rests their foreheads together.]

Don't worry, I promise. [A slight quirk of his lips.

He's not going to be reckless with his life.]

[nolittlesecret]

[That is enough to help calm him down, Nari biting his lip as he closes his eyes.]

Good. I... I've lost way too many people in my life already, I don't want to lose more. Especially you. Please, if you need medical help, or anything, just come to me?

[toremainbehind]

I will. [It's a promise.

Kissing him lightly, he pulls back a bit. He gives him a smile.]

You won't lose me.

[nolittlesecret]

[He nods, chewing on the inside of his cheek.]

I'm holding you to that. [He checks the cut, then decides it's time to wrap it up since the cut wasn't deep enough to really warrant stitches.] Here's to hoping you really do heal faster. You're staying here. I'm making you iron rich foods, so go lay on the couch and rest, alright? I'll wake you if you fall asleep.

[toremainbehind]

[Izumo doesn't put up a fuss, so he nods.]

Alright. [With the cut wrapped up, he slowly stands, taking care in case he ends up feeling dizzy.]

Your shinki won't be freaked if they see me here, will they?

[nolittlesecret]

No, not really. I've told Urashima about you, and Akechi doesn't really come to me unless he needs something. Oh yeah, I got a new shinki. Another teen. Complete opposite of that ray of sunshine I got assigned.

[What would be good to make... here's to hoping Izumo likes spinach.]

[toremainbehind]

What's this other shinki like?

[Nope, he doesn't mind spinach at all.

And Izumo makes himself comfortable on the couch as he waits.]