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Chishiya doesn't smoke, doesn't have any real reason for having the lighter on him. BUT HE DOES. It sits in his palm, metal cool against his skin even as he flicks it open to watch the flame dance. His gaze only shifts when he hears the approaching footsteps, lighter clicking shut when he flicks his eyes up towards the other.

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@goldenfists played: 18. how does your muse feel about marriage? would they ever want to get married?

𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗡𝗔𝗠𝗘: ROMANCE & RELATIONSHIP HCS

Funny enough, I actually HAVE talked about this randomly. You can ready CHISHIYA'S HEADCANON HERE, and then ANN'S HEADCANON HERE!

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@niragixpsych played: For Chishiya: 26. is your muse more likely to be loud and proud about being in a relationship, or are they more quiet about it at first and open up about it over time? !

𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗡𝗔𝗠𝗘: ROMANCE & RELATIONSHIP HCS

The only thing this man is loud and proud about is his smartass comments and intelligence. No, but in seriousness, CHISHIYA ISN'T ONE TO TALK ABOUT A RELATIONSHIP. He's not ashamed of it. If he ever is a relationship, there's a reason for it and it doesn't matter what anyone else says. He isn't one to be swayed by others commentary or thoughts. But a relationship is also not an essential part of him. That is to say that being in a relationship doesn't become his personality the way it does with many others. He doesn't gush all the time about a partner or talk about them or keep bringing them up or seem to only ever be with them. A RELATIONSHIP IS AN ADDITION TO HIS LIFE. NOT ALL OF IT. His individuality remains center.

Chishiya himself is very, very quiet about the relationship. You have to remember that Chishiya is a very private person and rarely reveals details about himself. He's hard to know - and the same treatment gets applied to his own relationships. If someone close asks or they bring it up (like "You and __ are around each other an awful lot" ) then he might share If you're not close, he's likely just toy with them or redirect the conversation. Not from shame, it's NEVER from shame. It's simply how Chishiya's personality is. But if you are someone who manages to be close with him, he might open up a little bit more with time. Not much, but little details like something they did or questions. He's one of those people that you might never know was in a relationship until he casually mentions it at some point or someone sees him with his partner.

Would it bother him if a partner was loud about it? Not particularly. ( Other than if they're too clingy but he's not drawn to clingy people. Or if they tried to share personal details that Chishiya doesn't want shared. ) If they want to be loud about it, they can. He isn't going to yell at them or scold them. Ironically enough, despite his own silence, Chishiya DOES like possessiveness or claiming. You'll be hardpressed to get him to admit to that, but he responds very, very well to it. He's can also be rather possessive in turn if he feels provoked into it - a rare but not impossible thing. If he feels possessive or someone's getting too handsy/close? He might be irritated enough to drag his partner down for a kiss in public because that's his. That's about the loudest he'd personally be. But overall? Whether his partner is loud or quiet about it doesn't tend to bother him.

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ROMANCE & RELATIONSHIP HEADCANONS !

i know this topic is a bit overdone, but i wanted to make a more sfw romance & relationship headcanon meme! most if not all of these questions are related to romance and topics that may arise within romantic relationships, but without explicit nsfw topics!

1. what is your muse's sexual/romantic orientation? 2. has your muse been mainly attracted to masculinity, femininity, androgyny, or an even split (between two, many, or all of the options specified)? 3. has your muse been mainly attracted to men, women, non-binary people, another identity not specified, or an even split (between two, many, or all of the options specified)? 4. does your muse find any specific features particularly attractive? 5. what is your muse's ideal first date? 6. would your muse kiss on the first date? 7. where is your muse most sensitive? 8. is your muse a good kisser? are they experienced or inexperienced? 9. is your muse monogamous or polyamorous? would they be interested in a polyamorous relationship? 10. has your muse ever been cheated on? would they ever cheat on their partner(s)? 11. how comfortable is your muse with their appearance and their body? 12. does your muse get flustered easily? how would they typically react to compliments from someone they are interested in/dating? 13. what traits does your muse value in a romantic partner? 14. what traits does your muse want to avoid when it comes to choosing a romantic partner? 15. how does your muse feel about valentine's day? 16. what is/are your muse's love language(s)? 17. what are some of the signs that your muse shows their care/love without saying they love/care about their partner? 18. how does your muse feel about marriage? would they ever want to get married? 19. how many serious relationships has your muse been in? are they experienced or inexperienced when it comes to dating? 20. how does your muse feel about public displays of affection? would they engage in them? 21. is your muse more flirtatious or shy, or does it depend on the context? 22. does your muse tend to take on a more dominant or submissive role in the relationship, or does it vary based on circumstance? 23. would your muse be good at recognizing their partner's needs right away, or would it take some time? 24. is your muse proactive in communication with their partner(s), or is this something they need to work on? 25. does love and romance mean a lot to your muse? do they seek it constantly or let it come when it does? 26. is your muse more likely to be loud and proud about being in a relationship, or are they more quiet about it at first and open up about it over time? 27. is your muse more confident or shy when it comes to approaching someone they like? 28. would it bother your muse if they had differing interests from their partner(s), or would they delight in it? 29. how important is having (a) physically attractive partner(s) to your muse? 30. would your muse ever be in an open/non-exclusive relationship? would it make them insecure, or would they be open to trying it? 31. does your muse develop crushes easily? would they be open about it to a friend or keep it to themselves? 32. does your muse have an ideal "type"?

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@stingslikeabee played: [ POPLAR ] sender mentors receiver through learning a new skill. (teaching Ann to mix drinks?? Maybe??)

𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗡𝗔𝗠𝗘: A CITY OF TREES

Ann, admittedly, doesn't know much about mixing drinks. She's always been content with a BASIC GLASS OF WINE. She doesn't have anything against the colorful or flamboyant or complicated drinks - far from it. On the occasion that she goes out she sometimes indulges in one of them. But that is her limit in regards to knowledge. She doesn't make them, doesn't even know how they're made much less the mixtures and amounts.

Mel makes it seem like art. ( AND IT IS ON, REGARDLESS OF IF IT'S CLASSIFIED AS SUCH OR NOT. ) It's watching a painter's brush move across the canvas, or a sculptor draw out the fine details in clay. Everything is precise and methodical but without seeming robotic or forced. There's an odd sense of satisfaction seeing the perfect amounts poured. Ann observes, sipping at her drink slowly. Which must be how she ends up, at the end of the night, murmuring a " Teach me. " against painted lips.

It isn't that Ann expects to put the skill to any use herself. Not really. Except, perhaps, to make something for Mel so she doesn't have to do it herself. That would be nice to be able to do. That is what draws her in more than anything else. WHAT IS LOVE IF NOT CARING FOR ANOTHER? That - and Mel seems to genuinely enjoy doing what she does. Ann won't ever hold the same love for it, but she wants to join in what Mel enjoys, to do it with her simply because they CAN. It's less about what they're doing it and more about the fact they're doing it together.

The bar is empty as Ann stands beside Mel, eyes flicking between her girlfriend and the drinks and glass in front of her. IT'S BEEN A WHILE SINCE ANN'S BEEN A NOVICE AT SOMETHING. Her skills in a lab don't translate here very much. She watches, and a nervous, lighthearted chuckle leaves her lips when Mel says its her turn to try.

" It seems so easy when you do it. " Ann remarks as she holds the bottle and the jigger next to the shaker. " Don't laugh when this looks clumsy. " It's only a faux threat that holds no real weight behind it. " Or if I horribly mess it up. " She adds. MEASURING ISN'T HER CONCERN. She's actually more concerned about shaking it and the shaker not being fully closed and soaking them both. That's a future risk to take though. " Or if it comes out terrible. " She adds with a laugh.

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HELLO ??? THANK YOU DORI FOR FEEDING US

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good morning everyone, i was so exhausted and slept so much lmao but im awake and rejuvenated so writing shall happen!

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My con haul !! Idk how many anime fans there are here but thought id share anyways now that im home

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I'm surviving the con still but not finding merch for the character im hunting for OTL that said there are artists here doing commissions and im tempted for commissioning for AiB characters....

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Your girl is insane and swinging by another con. Just today tho not the whole weekend so I'll be around! On discord and then this evening

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“a woman’s heart is one of the most divine forces in the universe.”

— @melissamtripp

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Non-writers don't understand how much of writing is just googling things like "when was the croissant invented" for worldbuilding reasons and staring off into the distance.

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Rather than offer, Chishiya only offers a thin grin back at Niragi in the face of his glare. If. And he did, so what does that say? Chishiya is tempted to tease him for that but settles himself to not say anything this time. " I AGREE. It would be dreadfully boring without said favorite past time. " It would be the smart thing to do. Especially for him considering future plans. But even knowing this, he never brings himself to do it. NIRAGI KEPT THINGS INTERESTING, kept him sharp and on his toes as the only one whose teeth could come close to snapping around him like a beartrap on the forest floor.

" I think you're UNDERESTIMATING ME. " He counters with a small shrug as if to say go ahead, do it. See what happens when you do. Here in the Borderlands, it rarely ends well. He doesn't expect Niragi's compliment even if it is a fact. Spoken so easily too. " That's why we're diamond specialists. " Not that other specialities couldn't be smart or clever too, BUT LOGIC WAS WHERE THEY THRIVED. Or most of the time that was the case. Sanity and logic have a sense of warping themselves as soon as Niragi and him were in the same space, changing into ropes that wrap around and coil tight. " Try? No - I WILL do it. " He replies smoothly, chin tilted upwards in validated arrogance and that conceited gleam in his eyes like when he wins a game.

Niragi was having fun with this - even Chishiya could see that. All it did was irritate him further. " Not that it's any of your business, but yes, I'm sure of that. " Chishiya exhales with the weight of someone whose familiar with the song and dance. HE ISN'T ; BUT HE IS TO PEOPLE NOT UNDERSTANDING. " If you mean with someone else, then no. But, as shocking as it might be to learn, I am flesh and blood and physical reactions are simply how the human body is hardwired. " He glares at the smirk. " You're rather nosy about this. " Maybe that would be enough to get him to drop it. A man could hope, especially when on the losing side.

Chishiya's smirk grows when Niragi growls, as if to prove his point in regards to the dog parallel. " If I wasn't intending to make it worth it, I wouldn't bother to begin with. You're smart enough to know that, Niragi. " IT'S A PROMISE. Chishiya didn't waste his time on things that didn't interest him. And still that energy hums and crackles in the space between them. He considers the words as he regards Niragi. Who was to say? " Maybe so. "

THE SNIPER SEEMED CAPTIVATED, and Chishiya would be lying if he tried to claim it to be anything other than mutual. They both stare at each other like they want to memorize everything, from the way their expressions change to the flow of their breathing. " Like I said - I don't need to do anything to keep you here when you do it yourself. " POINT PROVEN. He doesn't bat an eyelash when there's a growl - his gaze too focused on the man himself. THE CHALLENGE HOWEVER. . . Chishiya stares at Niragi for a long moment, eyes narrowed in the way he occasionally does when solving a complex problem. Debating how real the words were. But Niragi wasn't going to back down from a challenge and Chishiya didn't want to give him the satisfaction of him backing down. " If you insist. " Chishiya's voice stays calm and steady as his free hand slowly lifts. It lingers before fingertips brush against his cheek and his hand slides backwards, delicate fingers curling into black locks and purposefully tugging. NOT TO HURT HIM, but with just enough force to make him move and tilt his head a bit. If Niragi didn't want it, he shouldn't have challenged him

It was getting harder to tell where he ended and Niragi began. All crushed bodies against the wall, mingled breaths and racing pulses. CHISHIYA SHOULD HATE IT. Hate how hard it is to tell them apart, how warmth seeps into him and how much he likes the warmth, how they seem drunk on each other. He should hate it. But he doesn't. They're staring at each other and Chishiya's not sure if they're drowning or flying, only that they're falling. His stomach twists watching Niragi's tongue dart out, and Chishiya's certain he's free-falling now. WHAT WAITS AT THE BOTTOM, HE DOESN'T KNOW. What he does know is to enjoy the fall while he can. While he's willing to, before he has to save himself.

Niragi feels like he's burning up and Chishiya wants to melt into the warmth - something he's always favored over the cold. " Good. " There's something ALMOST fond in his voice. Like that's how it's meant to be. It FEELS like that is how it is. And then it's all lips and sharp eyes, trying to gauge its reception. But the body pressing into him more is enough of an answer. EVEN THE PLAYFUL SOUNDING GROWL FEELS RIGHT ; pieces snap together like a puzzle and finally making a picture come into clarity. If this was wrong, then he was happy to indulge and run straight into the storm. Maybe some people's paths were lined in flowers and sunshine. He preferred this, danger and games and teeth. This felt natural, even as his heart hammers inside his chest.

IT DISAPPEARS WHEN NIRAGI KISSES HIM AGAIN LIKE A THUNDERSTORM. The whole world tilts, and something warm and molten spills out of the ice and steel confines of his chest. Chishiya's eyes have closed at some point, and his fingers curl into Niragi's hair - PULLING AND GUIDING HIM CLOSER EVEN WITHOUT MORE ROOM - like he could crawl inside the cage of his chest. Chishiya groans into the kiss, a noise that shifts into something sweeter and higher pitched when the tongue glides over his lip and he parts his lips to taste Niragi. HIS HEAD SWIMS ; his back arches off the wall as he tumbles further into the flames. Let them burn together. HE DOESN'T CARE ABOUT THE BLOOD SMEARED ONTO HIS FACE AS HE LEANS INTO THE WARM TOUCH. He should. He should care about that because it's unsanitary, and they shouldn't be doing this in the hall. His head feels blissfully quiet - it's just Niragi. Niragi's hands on his face, Niragi's body pressed firmly against him, the taste of Niragi in his mouth when he gives an experimental lick in return and feels his whole body shiver under his touch. His hand gripping Niragi's shirt loosens, only to slide up and wrap around his shoulder and neck, securing himself there as an anchor in the waves of intensity.

Niragi's darkened even more as he narrowed them at Chishiya again as he teased him again. "I have no problem admitting something if I feel like it." The male said, making sure to linger on the word if for a moment longer. "Believe me if I actually wanted to get rid of you, you would know. As you just said it... we're each others favorite pasttime. So getting rid of the only fun person to mess with would be a bad idea." He added after a short pause. The two of them were like two moths drawn to a flame if it came to things turning dangerous and volatile. Neither of them was afraid to get burnt in the process and the riskier a situation was, the more they were enjoying themselves. Strangely in that way he knew the smaller male like the back of his hand. That didn't mean though he would underestimate the other. He was Chishiya off all people and he was the only one that could handle him.

The militant couldn't help, but to feel proud of himself for being able to get under the other's skin. Getting to see a glimpse of him he refused to let anyone else see, made him more eagerly to claw at his defenses so to speak. And even though he wouldn't say it out loud he had the strong feeling they were the same in more ways than they would ever care to admit. Hearing the next words coming out of Chishiya's mouth let another snort erupt from his throat. "I think you're overestimating yourself this time. Yes you sure are clever, but so am I. Plus, I'm capable of things beyond what you could ever imagine." Niragi said, his voice teasing and slightly threatening at the same time. Was this just a warning? A thread? Or simply an invitation to play a dangerous game with him? It was up to the smaller made to decide. "If you just aim to win then try me I fucking dare you!"

There was a certain glint in the militant's eyes that got more intense the more Chishiya was struggling. He was clawing his way in deeper with every word spoken and in a way his power over the smaller male grew. It was clear to see the other wasn't used to this kind of conversation. Niragi on the other hand had his way with words if it came to that type of conversation. "You don't? Are you so sure about that? What about your body? Ever listened to its desires?" He asked his tone more teasing now. "Or maybe it's your subconscious while you're asleep? Maybe your desires are hidden in there and you forget after waking up?" The corner of his lips briefly twitched up, a smirk that could lure people in.

A growl came from Niragi as Chishiya compared the militants to a pack of dogs, but it was pretty much him playing into it. He had no problem with being compared to a dog even though he would see a wolf as more fitting. He could feel the air around the two of them change more and more and a small electric jolt ran through his body. "You better make your haunting me worth my time." He said his tone back to provoking. He simply felt like messing with Chishiya further. "Maybe some things are meant to be no matter how strange they might look in other's eyes." He added, strangely feeling that he was saying the truth.

There was another tingling sensation that felt rather electrifying as Chishiya leaned in enough for their breaths to be able to mingle. This close proximity was dangerous in itself, but he wasn't willing to back down. This felt strangely right and he wasn't one to run away from danger. No, he even was willing running into it. They were trapping each other in a maze of their own creation and he was willing to push the smaller as many times as necessary to make him lose the way back for good. The militant's eyes fixated more on the other's face as if to memorize every tiny change in his expression to never forget it. "I can pull myself back any time I want to, but fun fact I don't feel like moving an inch." He said following by a warning growl. Was he speaking the truth? Or was he lying? Who know at this point? He moved just a tiny bit as he felt the tug to his shirt before letting out a teasing snort. "Now you want to tug on my hair, huh? Once again do it, I dare you!" Was this an invitation or a thread? Maybe it was both. He let the words linger in the air as there was a bit of distance between them that allowed them to breath.

The air around them felt charged as Niragi pressed his body more against Chishiya's. The heat radiating from the other man made his pulse quicken more and his day goblin senses let him now, the smaller male was reacting similar to this intense situation. He could feel more electric jolts run down his body and he became way too aware of how the other smelt. For something that surely was so damn wrong this felt way too good. It felt way too intense to ever forget or to go back from. Maybe the two of them were so damned in their own twisted way. Niragi's eyes fixated more on Chishiya's as his mind was willingly clouding over now, just acting and not much thinking anymore. There was another jolt through his body caused by the sound the smaller male was making. He did sound like he was losing control as well, which made him in return falling even deeper into their own little world. Part of him was kind of drunk on the expression the other was showing him, which resulted in him licking over his lower lip briefly. This was madness, it had to be and he loved it, loved every bit of it.

A snort came from Niragi in response to the whispered words, his body radiating more and more heat. "You infuriate me too." He whispered as his lips curled up into a smirk, feeling strangely breathless. The day goblin was feeling more alive and human than he had ever since becoming a supernatural being. A playful warning growl followed as he felt Chishiya's lips on his. It was a surprise, but also expected at the same time. At least expected in the way that something equally intense had to happen as his bite. For a few heartbeats he allowed their eyes to lock up closing, searching for answers he wasn't likely to get in this moment. There was a glint in other's eyes that matched his and then he decided that he would allow himself to snap fully. He let go of the tiny amount of control he had held onto until now. He pressed harder against Chishiya, trapping him more if that was even possible.

And just an heartbeat later he crashed his lips against the other's, kissing him with an intensity that was new even to him. Niragi's eyes closed to feel more, stopping to think completely for the moment. Another bite to the smaller male's lips followed, by a short lick a clear invitation to give in to the desires that seemed to have been pent up. He felt like he was burning and he waited for the other to burn with him. It was his turn to react now. And while he kept kissing him, his bloody hands moved closer to his face as if to trap him even more.

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✱˚｡⋆ ↪ 𝐀 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐒 .    (  a collection of  action prompts.   feel free to reverse roles as desired. this prompt will be updated.  )

[ REDWOOD ] sender lashes out at receiver when it isn't their fault.

[ WILLOW ] sender embraces receiver in a moment of extreme distress.

[ PINE ] sender fervently resists receiver's attempts to comfort / care for them.

[ BIRCH ] sender finally ends a tense argument by reaching out to apologize.

[ POPLAR ] sender mentors receiver through learning a new skill.

[ PALM ] sender and receiver avoid / ignore the stresses of real life together.

[ ELM ] sender lends receiver aid in a time of urgent need.

[ MAGNOLIA ] sender, believed to be dead, arrives at receiver's door.

[ DOGWOOD ] sender gifts receiver a token of good luck / protection.

[ MULBERRY ] sender and receiver take a long walk through nature together.

[ HAZELNUT ] sender begrudgingly patches up receiver's wounds.

[ CAMPHOR ] sender suddenly pushes receiver out of danger's path.

[ CASHEW ] when they're finally alone, sender invites receiver to dance.

[ LAVENDER ] sender lays their head in receiver's lap and closes their eyes.

[ BEECH ] it comes to light that sender has betrayed receiver.

[ HIBISCUS ] sender invites receiver to go traveling with them.

[ HICKORY ] sender pushes receiver to admit that they need them.

[ MAPLE ] sender shakes receiver's shoulders, begging them to wake up.

[ CHERRY BLOSSOM ] sender revels in receiver's beauty, stunned.

[ JOSHUA ] sender offers receiver a safe place to hide / crash .

[ ASH ] sender and receiver become reacquainted after many years.

[ FIG ] sender, knowing receiver is hungry, pressures them to eat.

[ YEW ] sender beckons for receiver to join them in the water.

[ CYPRESS ] sender shamelessly flirts with receiver.

[ LINDEN ] sender cares for receiver, who took a hit to protect them.

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the weekend is here which means i am fREE

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@sturmboe played: "looks worse than it was" from Aran

𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗡𝗔𝗠𝗘: SOMETHING TO HIDE MEME

" I'm not sure who you're trying to convince, me or yourself. " Chishiya replies after a moment of skeptical silence. " Not that I think either one is going to work regardless of your intended target. " NOT WHEN THEY BOTH HAVE MEDICAL BACKGROUNDS. Although, that said, being the injured person does shift the perspective compared to being an outside observer even if it was merely because of chemicals the body released.

This wasn't on his Saturday night agenda, but it did solve the boredom he'd been experiencing. Just not in the way he had expected.

Chishiya crouches down beside Aran, sharp eyes looking him over for a moment. " Should I ask what happened? " IT'S AN OPEN QUESTION, not a demand. Aran can choose to answer if he wants to. If he does, Chishiya will listen. If not? So be it. He wasn't going to pry into what Aran was doing or his personal life that might have led to this. The one relieving factor is the fact that he does trust Aran to know whether he genuinely needed a hospital visit or not. The injuries look ugly, but often times injuries could LOOK worse than they actually were. That doesn't mean they should go untreated though, especially with how fresh they appeared to be.

" My place isn't far if you wanted to clean up and dress your injuries if you don't want to go to a clinic. Or I could call a taxi for you - though it might be a bit given the late hour. " Chishiya offers after a moment of consideration, lifting his attention away from the injuries themselves to focus back on Aran. " It's up to you. "

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" You were saying? " Maybe Ann has a little sense of humor after all. She knows exactly what the cut off words and sharp inhale mean, but she doesn't pry. DOESN'T SAY I TOLD YOU SO. It won't do any of them good and it doesn't make her feel good. She will commend him for how well he's able to stay still. ( What she doesn't like is the thought of what he might have endued elsewhere to be ABLE to handle it so well. ) Although by now she imagines both the shock and the adrenaline are going to be fading quickly.

She considers his question. " It's serious, but not life threatening. " She chooses honesty over lying. " With proper care it'll heal fairly quickly and it shouldn't leave any permanent damage. " She eyes the area, right at the area between the neck and shoulder where it originates. " I'd try to limit using that side of your upper body as much as you can to limit any irritation. "

With the area disinfected, she moves to properly bandaging it now, shifting closer to make sure she can apply the right amount of pressure as she applies bandaging. " No, Hatter would probably PREFER if you took it off. He's not fond of losing valuable players. " And most people aren't inclined to play more than necessary, although Chishiya, Gojo, and a couple of the non-executives always seem to play even when it isn't necessary. " You should take it easy. Don't lay on your back or your left side, only your right or stomach. " She instructs, and then pulls back. " How does that feel? Secured? "

The bad joke doesn't get a laugh, as expected, but he'll take the disapproving sharp look. It's enough for him in a time like this.

"It'll be noth—" Words are cut off by a sharp inhale as she begins to disinfect his wound. Okay, maybe it stings a little. A steady exhale, he stays still the best he can while she works, fighting the urge to flinch in pain. "Is it that bad?" Did he successfully hide the wince in his voice? He's only now really starting to feel it more clearly as the adrenaline begins to wear off.

Gojo's no stranger to injuries, has gotten plenty throughout his career, though they were often more in the form of strains and overuse and not attempts on his life (though that, too, once in his childhood). He was never great at following the doctor's orders back then, only begrudgingly when not doing so could severely cost him. He's not sure he'll make a much better 'patient' now.

"Well, it's not like I'm low on visa days." Racking up a safety net of visa days is certainly an advantage of his habit of playing games when he doesn't need to. "Think Hatter will care if I take a night or two off from getting his precious cards for him?"