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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!

Comments

[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.]

[streunerhund]

[Seeing her face turn red just makes Heine's face turn redder. He says nothing for the moment, just letting Genbu finish that transaction and grab the baskets.]

I'm going to drop you.

[He doesn't. Onward inside.]