#* ✦ 𝐕𝐈. ❮ muses ❯ ⸻ ❝ 「 tecchou suehiro 」

[gemkun]

@amourem ↬ continuation.

      ⸻       when   it   came   to   ruffling   the   fur   of   a   certain   fox   ,   there   was   one   hunting   dog   that   seemed   to   have   a   great   affinity   for   it.   namely   ,   tecchou   suehiro.   without   even   trying   ,   in   fact   ,   like   now   ,   when   the   two   were   merely   sat   in   some   establishment   ,   revered   with   its   glowing   recommendation   from   swarms   of   reviews   —   at   least   ,   that   was   what   the   vulpine   opposite   him   had   said.

  yet   ,   all   his   company   for   their   rare   spell   of   spare   time   ,   ends   up   lamenting   :   ❝   you   dragged   me   away   from   my   unfinished   workout   session.   this   will   set   my   progress   behind   by   3   weeks.   ❞

  to   make   matters   worse   ,   he   attends   to   the   buffet   spread   by   stabbing   at   the   poultry   dished   out   before   him.   one   jab   ,   then   two.   prodding   with   an   (   obviously   )   absent   intent   of   indulging   in   the   cut   of   meat.   soon   ,   he   becomes   engrossed   in   the   multiplying   pattern   of   miniature   circles   ,   darkening   against   perfectly   white   flesh.   something   his   partner   continues   to   appraise.

  his   newfound   ,   temporary   reprieve   halts   once   roles   switch   in   due   course.   executed   with   a   landing   blow   coming   across   the   table   from   him.   instead   of   acknowledging   the   blooming   sensation   of   a   phantom   bruise   —   he   watches   as   the   chicken   detaches   from   his   prongs   ,   falling   neatly   to   an   otherwise   spotless   plate.   a   frown   crosses.

  ❝   this   isn't   to   my   liking   ,   but   i   do   not   wish   to   disrespect   the   chef.   ❞   a   hand   dives   to   a   pocket   somewhere   on   his   person   then   ,   before   he   produces   an   ingredient   ,   nursed   in   his   left   palm.   ❝   a   simple   addition   will   make   this   more   palatable.   ❞

  he   is   not   a   complete   barbarian   ,   however   ,   and   with   the   entire   unpeeled   white   onion   in   hand   ,   he   begins   to   shed   the   paired   bulb   —   a   pristine   match   to   his   chicken   breast.

  after   the   first   crunch   ,   he   continues   to   carry   the   vegetable   in   one   hand   whilst   he   finally   dines   on   the   fowl.

  a   satisfied   hum   responds.

[gemkun]

      ⸻       ah   ,   this   child   is   as   confused   as   the   rest   of   the   hunting   dogs.   though   ,   tecchou   cannot   compare   the   youth   to   his   team.   for   it’s   self   —   explanatory   ;   the   gap   is   far   too   large   and   any   confounding   factors   involved   in   the   process   of   observation   ,   should   be   explained   without   so   much   as   a   thought   to   the   kid.

  levelling   his   gaze   with   new   company   ,   narrowed   eyes   soften.   ❝   these   ants   are   model   subjects   for   understanding   loyalty.   to   achieve   victory   ,   teamwork   can   be   the   greatest   asset   in   the   face   of   adversity.   ❞   gazing   into   stars   ,   there   is   no   indication   upon   his   disposition   ,   that   the   little   one   might   have   some   difficulty   understanding   certain   terms.

  dense   and   daft   ,   tecchou   can   be   at   times.

  ❝   that   is   why   i   observe   them.   ❞   casting   eyes   back   to   the   miniscule   line   marching   along   ,   he   returns   to   intense   studying.   ❝   there   is   a   stringent   system   that   ensures   unrivalled   order   among   these   creatures.   without   it   ,   chaos   would   befall   them   and   extinction   would   be   next.   ❞   he   scrutinises   particularly   over   one   soldier   ,   bearing   a   berry   twice   its   size.   ❝   if   we   could   harness   their   perfect   synchrony   .   .   .   the   feats   we   could   accomplish   would   be   monumental.   ❞

˗ˏˋ *ㅤ★ㅤ‿︵ㅤ˗ˏˋㅤ𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅'𝒔 𝒗𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒉𝒖𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒔ㅤ—ㅤfalling quiet as their starry eyes fell upon the small insects trailing upon the pavement. A mundane sight; something that anyone could easily encounter on a normal day. Yet there was a certain intrigue to it; at least the ODDLY DRESSED man thought so. And now, they too have been caught up in watching the ants march onward.

⊱ ★ ⊰ㅤ˗ˏˋㅤStaring at those little ants was almost mind - numbing; especially for such a long period of time. And yet, somehow it makes them wonderㅤ—ㅤjust WHAT were those ants doing ? Where were they going ? All they knew was that the tiny little moving dots of living creatures certainly had more freedom than they did.

⊱ ★ ⊰ㅤ˗ˏˋㅤSlowly, their sights turn back to their companion and they speak. Though, they still make sure to keep their voice lowㅤ—ㅤjust as a courtesy to the ants. They MUSN'T allow their voice to disturb the ants after all.

⊱ ★ ⊰ㅤ˗ˏˋㅤ❛ㅤSoㅤ—ㅤWHY are we watching the ants ?ㅤ❜

[gemkun]

@theircurse said: ' how long have you been planning that ? ' ( Tecchou ) ↬ "CAN WE TALK ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED?"

      ⸻       perched   is   he   ,   inclined   where   he   is   lowered   ,   eyeing   the   march   of   ants.   it   is   a   common   item   on   his   schedule   ,   and   one   that   teaches   a   myriad   of   ideologies.   the   hunting   dogs   would   benefit   greatly   in   digesting   the   layers   that   culminate   to   the   swarm   of   insects   and   their   undying   loyalty.

  but   quietude   exists   to   be   disturbed   ,   and   the   inquisitiveness   of   a   child   is   one   tecchou   is   not   privy   to   dismissing.   ❝   that   ?   ❞   this   bundle   of   curiousity   ,   clutching   a   toy   to   their   side   ,   could   they   possibly   be   referring   to   the   events   broadcasted   at   every   corner   ?

  or   there   may   be   a   rational   query   here.   the   child   may   simply   hold   a   fascination   to   his   activities   of   observation.   it   confounds   him   how   everyone   he   comes   across   finds   his   ventures   rather   peculiar.   ❝   careful.   you   mustn’t   allow   your   voice   to   disturb   them.   ❞

[gemkun]

@theircurse said : ❛ i heard the houses here give out huge candy bars. ❜ ( Tecchou ) ↬ &. 𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬.

      ⸻       in   passing   ,   the   hunting   dog   had   come   across   the   mention   of   this   celebration   ,   that   the   child   now   urges   him   to   take   part   in.   beckoning   with   a   minor   initiation   ,   to   input   himself   as   a   participant   through   the   simple   act   of   going   around   ,   house   to   house   ,   knocking   at   doors   or   ringing   doorbells   to   request   for   some   confectionary.   a   trivial   and   innocuous   deed   ,   done   for   this   annual   occasion.

  but   what   did   the   attainment   of   candy   have   to   do   with   warding   off   evil   spirits   ?

  he   will   trouble   himself   with   the   correlation   later   ,   for   now   ,   he   scoops   up   yumeno's   proffered   hand   ,   gingerly   accepting   the   latter   part   of   trick   —   or   —   treating.   ❝   then   let's   try   and   collect   as   many   as   possible.   just   make   sure   not   to   eat   them   all   at   once.   unless   you   wish   for   a   stomach   ache.   ❞   which   he   has   witnessed   ,   countless   times   ,   among   the   collective   of   his   organisation.   with   only   jouno   as   the   one   unburdened.   due   to   his   preoccupation   in   other   activities.

  ones   that   won't   be   voiced   around   yumeno.   stepping   up   to   their   first   visit   of   the   evening   ,   tecchou's   lashes   lower.   ❝   do   you   need   me   to   lift   you   up   so   you   can   ring   the   doorbell   ?   ❞

[gemkun]

@theircurse said : ❝ you shouldn’t make friends with crows. ❞ ( Tecchou ) ↬ 𝐒𝐈𝐗 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐒 ( 𝐋𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐔𝐆𝐎 ) 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒 | no longer accepting

      ⸻       peering   at   the   collective   that   nips   at   discarded   perishables   ,   it   seems   the   child   has   crept   up   to   him   ,   providing   an   opening   to   poke   at   the   perched   hunting   dog   with   a   disruptive   statement.   tecchou   says   nothing   initially   ,   fixated   on   the   murder   of   crows   and   how   they   rummage   to   scrape   any   takings.   one   manages   to   secure   a   torn   crust   ,   slathered   with   remnants   of   jam   whilst   another   sticks   its   beak   in   a   paper   bag   ,   ravishing   the   contents   of   half   –   eaten   takeaway.   even   a   common   man   on   the   verge   of   hunger   ,   would   be   no   more   than   a   scavenging   crow.

  ❝   why   not   ?   ❞    his   voice   at   last   takes   flight   ,   wound   down   deliberately   in   volume.   cautious   to   not   disturb   the   group   before   his   eyes.   he   spies   as   one   hops   ,   flinching   at   the   introduction   of   vocals   in   an   otherwise   silent   environment   ,   with   only   the   song   of   rustling   grass.   ❝   crows   are   intelligent   creatures   ,   we   would   benefit   greatly   in   observing   them.   ❞   though   the   art   of   watching   is   hardly   a   means   of   establishing   a   rapport.   ❝   if   you’re   wondering   whether   i'll   feed   them   or   not   ,   i   already   used   the   little   amount   of   bread   i   had   for   the   ducks.   ❞

[gemkun]

@moonhund said: Jono has (not) tried to be patient, has (not) tried to be understanding, has (not) tried to exercise some empathy, and at this point he simply cannot take it anymore. There’s a crack as he sets his coffee mug down with far more strength than necessary, the poor cup and the table now fissured, but Jono pays this no mind, standing up with a huff. As he marches across the dining hall toward Tecchou, a hand grips the hilt of his saber, a few inches of the blade clearing the sheathe. “Tecchou-san!! If you take one more bite of that atrocious excuse for food, I’m going to run you through like the beast you are!!” ↬ unprompted asks | always accepting !

      —       interruptions   are   a   natural   occurrence   in   the   kennel   of   the   hunting   dogs   ,   though   it   would   be   nice   for   the   occasional   moment   of   peace.   gracing   the   rim   of   his   mug   ,   tecchou   sips   at   his   soy   sauce   latte.   it   is   the   perfect   balance   —   a   harmony   of   salty   and   sweet   ;   rich   with   nutrients   and   electrolytes   to   guarantee   optimal   performance   —   and   satisfaction   seeps   from   him   once   he   settles   it   upon   the   table   ,   unlike   the   infuriation   beside   him.

  eyes   stride   ,   narrowing   on   his   select   meal   of   the   day.   it   stumps   him   how   jono   fails   to   understand   the   benefits   of   his   combinations.   ❝   this   food   is   crucial   to   maintaining   my   physical   form.   you   should   try   it   sometime.   then   one   day   ,   your   sword   might   strike   me   down   successfully.   ❞   chopsticks   lift   a   cube   of   yōkan   coated   in   noodle   sauce.

  chomp.

[gemkun]

@moonhund said: [ sms ]: good morning! i’ve had three hours of sleep and i’m about to make it everyone else’s problem. — to tecchou or dazai from jono? :) ↬ 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐓𝐒

tecchou :

  [   text   📲   jono   ]   :   your   performance   will   be   hindered   if   you have   only   slept   for   three   hours.

  [   text   📲   jono   ]   :   usually   your   rest   is   adequate.

  [   text   📲   jono   ]   :   what   occurred   for   it   to   be   disrupted   ?

dazai   :

  [   text   📲   blind   guy   ]   :   you   managed   three   hours   ?   !

  [   text   📲   blind   guy   ]   :   tell   me   your   secret.

  [   text   📲   blind   guy   ]   :   i’m   running   on   15   minutes   and   i   think   it’s   starting   to   show.