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[protectorofsmiles]

[The video feed isn't quite up there in quality but it's good enough that one can see a very topless Genbu holding the device up to a mirror.]

Howdy-hoo! Im-

[His voice was toonishly high pitched. He clears his throat, and immediately it drops to his natural, much deeper sound.]

Sorry! Force of habit!! Say friends, any of ya know if there's a trainin' ground somewhere? I've been here a couple of moons now, and I haven't done a whole lot of activity like I did back home! Especially since I ain't draggin' my caravan around anymore! I think I'm startin' to shrink as a result...

[He flexes in the mirror, showing off what he thinks is a shrinking body, but even a low-res video can't hide how big he is. Still, he is concerned about his health.]

Oh uh, if anyone needs a sparrin' or trainin' buddy, I'm yer guy!

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[protectorofsmiles]

Heh...hehe...guess I did! I was just so mesmerized...or maybe I'm just not thinkin' straight considerin' the multiple blows to my head.

[Genbu takes his hands off Heine's shoulders, and then steps back, followed by immediately dropping to his knees.]

Its not fair...I can't keep goin' if you're gonna keep healin' yerself! Ugh...

[Genbu's hands drop to the grass.]

If I keep goin' at this rate, I won't have a workin' bod anymore. I give!

[streunerhund]

[He's extremely flustered!!]

[He touches his lips, not quite quite wiping them off, but rather just touches his lips and looks at his fingers a few times, his expression still confused. He's not even fully paying attention to Genbu.]

...I... I don't control it.

[Was that his first kiss? He's trying to think, filing through his experiences. Yes, that was it.]

No one's kissed me before.

[protectorofsmiles]

Oh really? I'm yer first kiss?

[Genbu laughs, albeit weakly.]

Heh...great! Congrats. Hey listen, can we do this lovey dovey blushin' virgin shite a bit later? I'm kinda in pain right now...

[streunerhund]

[Well that gets his attention. Heine gives Genbu a shocked expression of concern, and he puts one hand on his shoulder to steady him as he leans to check his body.]

You'll live, right? I wasn't trying to break anything.

[protectorofsmiles]

[Genbu laughs weakly once more.]

Yeah. I've had worse.

[Genbu slowly stands to his feet again, and limps over to Heine's side, then proceeds to throw an arm around his shoulder.]

Alright, Magic Healy Boy, we're headin' east. Well, actually let's go over to the spot where we threw our shirts, first.

[streunerhund]

[These kinds of pains have never been a concern for him. He's always an outsider looking in on these situations.]

[The arm on his sunburnt shoulders does sting though, so maybe that's karma.]

If you can't walk, I'm dragging you.

[Which he kind of does anyway, putting an arm around Genbu's back to support him and then just drags him towards their shirts.]

[protectorofsmiles]

[Luckily Genbu can still stand somewhat, somehow. They arrive at their shirts, and Genbu picks his up. Genbu was glad his was a simple crop top jacket he could just skip on.

However, he doesn't, for he figured he didn't need to.]

No need to put yers back on. We're headin' to the bathhouse!

[streunerhund]

[His is a tshirt, and Heine was about ready to shake off Genbu's arm so he can put it back on when the other stops him.]

Oh.

[He doesn't seem that bashful about it as he has about some other stuff. Heine's had experience with communal showering.]

You sure you don't need a doctor?

Yay plot convenience devices

[protectorofsmiles]

Nah.

[Genbu fumbles in his pockets until he pulls out a tiny bottle filled with a strange blue liquid inside.]

These came with me in my bunny suit when I first arrived. I still have some left, though I should really be savin' these...oh well!

[Thumbing off the cap, Genbu chugs the liquid down, and soon after the potion disappears into sparkling confetti????]

As we walk, I'll slowly heal some. Not a lot by a long shot, but it'll help!

[streunerhund]

Did you just link laundry detergent?

[He's not asking seriously, but sir!! That looked like laundry detergent.]

If you die, it's not my fault. I told you not to hold back.

[But fine, let's get you moving, Genbu. Heine knows where the bath houses are at least.]

[protectorofsmiles]

Yeugh, might as well be! They never even try to make these taste good. No, it's a max potion! Heals ya a bit. Like conjury in a bottle!

[Genbu wipes his mouth.]

Anyway I didn't hold back at all! You just have fancy healin' powers! I can't compete with that!

[streunerhund]

You're one of the weirdest guys I've ever met.

[Heine glances up at Genbu's face, then down at the ground.]

This body... You have to fight me with killing intent.

[protectorofsmiles]

[Genbu laughs. He'll take that as a compliment.]

...

The hell would I do that for?? I have no intent to kill ya! What did ya ever do to me?

[streunerhund]

...Nothing.

[But he might one day.]

Anyway, it's not something you have to worry about. I'd be fine.

[protectorofsmiles]

I don't care how good ya are at healin' yerself, I ain't gonna attack someone with killin' intent for no damn reason!

[Genbu's arm tightens around Heine's shoulders, as if trying to hug him. The potion is working a little, and he's slowly regaining his strength.]

[streunerhund]

[That makes him wobble on a step a little, since Heine is still much lighter. It's easier to pull him around! He's not quite used to being touched for any affectionate reasons, so he flusters.]

You seem good enough to walk on your own now.

[Yeah he's going to dump him.]

[protectorofsmiles]

No it all still huuuurts! Come on , I'm all beaten up and you're fine without a scratch! Take some responsibility!

[POUT POUT.

Not like it matters anyways, since the bathhouse was coming up within view anyway.

But that didn't stop Genbu from grilling tighter to prevent the Dumpening™]

[streunerhund]

Ugh! Okay, fine.

[Jeez, he leaves Badou behind and just runs into a guy who's a lot like him. That same familiar feeling of... something - tolerance, maybe - has settled in him. The frown on his face is suffering though, even as he hoists Genbu up a little better on his shoulder.]

Look, it's right there. You're just walking too slow.

[He nods his head ahead of them as the bathhouse comes into view. He's going to remedy Genbu's speed issues in his mind by just hoisting the au ra over his shoulders so he can carry him at a quicker pace.]

[protectorofsmiles]

Woah!!! What!??

[Genbu is up??? In the air??? How?? The hell was this guy?? And how was he able to carry a man that weighed maybe a couple hundred ponzes so easily!?]

Kyaaa! How indecent! Ya can't hold me more romantically?

[This whole thing looked hella weird. Genbu might as well have fun with it.]

[streunerhund]

[Heine's obviously a lot stronger than he looks. He slouches somewhat from the weight, but otherwise he isn't having difficulty stepping.]

No.

[He looks to Genbu's face.]

I wouldn't be able to see over your tree trunk waist.

[protectorofsmiles]

[They step into the bathhouse. The woman at the counter is a bit...confused.]

Meanie! I could have told ya which way to go!!

Ehh? Uh...w-welcome, sirs! That'll be 200 yen for two people...?

[streunerhund]

[Right, money. Heine makes a mental assessment of where he's keeping his money. He groans.]

Genbu.

[He made this mess.]

Get my money out of my back pocket? Behind the guns.

[protectorofsmiles]

Hmmmmmfine! But I'll pay ya back, okay?

[He's just gonna slip his hand into Heine's back pocket, right on his butt.]

Damn, hand is a bit big. Gimme a sec...

[Genbu's fingers are a bit big and he's struggling to pick the coins up. Yup, his hand is reaaaally getting all up in there.]

[streunerhund]

[This poor lady is getting to watch Heine make a few undignified expressions as Genbu rummages around in his tight pocket.]

Don't. Don't rip it.

[He has concerns, okay? Big hand flat against his ass in tight pants. He feels it maybe a little too much.]

[protectorofsmiles]

[Those were some strange faces the pale man was ma-

Oh

The woman realized what was happening.]

D-don't worry about it for now! You can pay once you're done and return to the lobby!

[Bright red, the young lady takes out a small basket full of complimentary toiletries for the two strange gentleman. Genbu was ecstatic. He grabs the basket.]

Oh ya sure?? Alright!! Don't worry, you can trust us!

Away my trusty steed!

[...The counter lady may have snorted a bit at that.]