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"Oh!" She looks at that little one sprout, good luck little plant! And then she shuffles over for him to have space if he was to move.
"I see, so you moved there for a while. I have a brother in Japan too, so I also visit often." It's admirable how he learned new things, nevertheless. Cultures also involve sharing knowledge with each other to learn. Otherwise, how would she have such delicious coffee now?
"You can call me Sen, by the way. What should I call you?"
"I see, so you moved there for a while. I have a brother in Japan too, so I also visit often." It's admirable how he learned new things, nevertheless. Cultures also involve sharing knowledge with each other to learn. Otherwise, how would she have such delicious coffee now?
"You can call me Sen, by the way. What should I call you?"
[Whatever it was either disappeared or was eaten whole. Perhaps a snake-like creature? Hanzo circles around a couple of times then looks up into a tree to see if there's any sign his prey took to verticality as an escape.
Genji's words distract him, causing him to turn away from the tree to eye his brother. What his he talking about. He absolutely is eating a wild animal. Or a person. Either, really, he doesn't care in this state. He'll be damned if Genji tries to tell him no.
Buuut. If he has food on him he's open to that too. Hanzo sniffs at Genji's ankles up to his thigh then his stomach. He's not hiding any food or pockets in that thing, he thinks. Where would the food come from? His tail is wagging excitedly either way.]
Genji's words distract him, causing him to turn away from the tree to eye his brother. What his he talking about. He absolutely is eating a wild animal. Or a person. Either, really, he doesn't care in this state. He'll be damned if Genji tries to tell him no.
Buuut. If he has food on him he's open to that too. Hanzo sniffs at Genji's ankles up to his thigh then his stomach. He's not hiding any food or pockets in that thing, he thinks. Where would the food come from? His tail is wagging excitedly either way.]
"None taken," Engineer waves it off. He gets it. No respectable engineer wanted other fingers in their work without permission. Genji obviously sees through Engineer's curiosity, though, so he grins again.
"Then I'd DEFINITELY be interested, mister."
... Oh. Now that he thinks about it, he hasn't even introduced himself. He holds a hand out to shake.
"Dell Conagher, by the way. I'll go by 'Engie' too, on account of bein' an engineer, so... well. Take your pick, I reckon."
"Then I'd DEFINITELY be interested, mister."
... Oh. Now that he thinks about it, he hasn't even introduced himself. He holds a hand out to shake.
"Dell Conagher, by the way. I'll go by 'Engie' too, on account of bein' an engineer, so... well. Take your pick, I reckon."
"My name is Genji. It's nice to meet you, Sen."
He tilts his head a little, giving her a grin - though she can't see it due to his face mask. He would offer his hand, but it's covered in dirt - so instead he takes the offered space to start on a new plant.
"Have you just arrived, as I did, or were you here with the first arrivals?"
He tilts his head a little, giving her a grin - though she can't see it due to his face mask. He would offer his hand, but it's covered in dirt - so instead he takes the offered space to start on a new plant.
"Have you just arrived, as I did, or were you here with the first arrivals?"
No.
[ genji folds his arms at the look his brother wolf gives him. he's not letting hanzo eat a wild animal - he's pretty sure he'll just puke it up as a human, and no one wants to deal with that. especially not genji, who will probably be dealing with it.
hanzo starts sniffing at his stomach and hips. does he think he has some food in here? genji holds out his hands. ]
The food is back in town, Hanzo. Let's go get some?
[ genji folds his arms at the look his brother wolf gives him. he's not letting hanzo eat a wild animal - he's pretty sure he'll just puke it up as a human, and no one wants to deal with that. especially not genji, who will probably be dealing with it.
hanzo starts sniffing at his stomach and hips. does he think he has some food in here? genji holds out his hands. ]
The food is back in town, Hanzo. Let's go get some?
Genji takes the hand, shaking it firmly.
"Genji Shimada. I have no other forms of my name, so Genji is just fine," he says with a bright grin. The only other engineer he truly knows of is Torbjorn, and already he can see similarities - and the distinct differences as well.
"It is a pleasure to meet you, Dell. Not many people from my world are as curious yet kind as you are."
"Genji Shimada. I have no other forms of my name, so Genji is just fine," he says with a bright grin. The only other engineer he truly knows of is Torbjorn, and already he can see similarities - and the distinct differences as well.
"It is a pleasure to meet you, Dell. Not many people from my world are as curious yet kind as you are."
Belias gave a light start at the idea, his eyes a bit wide before he seemed to sober, lapsing into thought.
That was...
"That's very kind of you to offer to a stranger," he said, feeling his shame start to creep up on him. Everything told him to not accept such an offer; he didn't need help. A doctor? He was tired of being hovered over. Wasn't this fine? The months after the battle had been fierce and full of being scolded even if people had been thankful for what he did - and he wasn't sure he had the strength to go through all of that again, especially without others around him.
After a moment, he raised his eyes to Genji's, earnest. "How long did it take for you to get... used to it all?"
That was...
"That's very kind of you to offer to a stranger," he said, feeling his shame start to creep up on him. Everything told him to not accept such an offer; he didn't need help. A doctor? He was tired of being hovered over. Wasn't this fine? The months after the battle had been fierce and full of being scolded even if people had been thankful for what he did - and he wasn't sure he had the strength to go through all of that again, especially without others around him.
After a moment, he raised his eyes to Genji's, earnest. "How long did it take for you to get... used to it all?"
[Hanzo barks in protest to the no, but he's not going to argue it because there's nothing Genji can do to stop him if he comes across a rabbit or something.
Once he's confirmed that Genji isn't hiding food on him, he cocks his head to one side at the outstretched hands. He's not entirely sure what to make of it until his brother explains.
There's nothing wrong with that logic, obviously, but it would be so much more exciting to find a wild deer to take down or something. He just starts to nudge Genji's leg in the direction he wants him to go...which is further away from the town.]
Once he's confirmed that Genji isn't hiding food on him, he cocks his head to one side at the outstretched hands. He's not entirely sure what to make of it until his brother explains.
There's nothing wrong with that logic, obviously, but it would be so much more exciting to find a wild deer to take down or something. He just starts to nudge Genji's leg in the direction he wants him to go...which is further away from the town.]
"It took me a long time. But, I was not happy about what had happened to me," Genji notes softly. "I did not want to be put in a body like this - part of me wished I had simply died."
It's.. difficult to admit, normally. But he thinks that Belias might understand, at least a fraction of that feeling.
"Eventually, when I was in a better place, I was grateful for what had been done for me." Genji reaches out, resting a hand on one of Belias' knees.
"It is not something you must consider right away, or ever. I don't know if something could be done, either. But there is an offer to talk, regardless."
It's.. difficult to admit, normally. But he thinks that Belias might understand, at least a fraction of that feeling.
"Eventually, when I was in a better place, I was grateful for what had been done for me." Genji reaches out, resting a hand on one of Belias' knees.
"It is not something you must consider right away, or ever. I don't know if something could be done, either. But there is an offer to talk, regardless."
Don't take that tone with me.
[ it may have been a bark, but he knows that tone. when hanzo tries to nudge him in the direction away from town, genji takes one step reflexively, then stops. ]
No, Hanzo - come here.
[ and... guess what time it is. it's large wolf brother picking up time. ]
[ it may have been a bark, but he knows that tone. when hanzo tries to nudge him in the direction away from town, genji takes one step reflexively, then stops. ]
No, Hanzo - come here.
[ and... guess what time it is. it's large wolf brother picking up time. ]
[Now Genji sounds like the one who should be the older brother. He whines in protest, then licks at Genji's fingers in apology, at least until he realizes what it means when his brother's stopped moving.
Unfortunately it's too late and by the time he has put the puzzle together Genji is already coming at him to pick him up. He fusses initially, trying to wriggle out of his brother's grasp until he realizes he's not getting away and just settles. When he's back to normal he has some words to say to Genji.]
Unfortunately it's too late and by the time he has put the puzzle together Genji is already coming at him to pick him up. He fusses initially, trying to wriggle out of his brother's grasp until he realizes he's not getting away and just settles. When he's back to normal he has some words to say to Genji.]
Going by the way Belias's brows knit and his gaze fell for a moment - he did understand. He'd meant to sacrifice his life for his country and the people he loved twice and yet had walked away broken twice - and the last time, it was in a way he'd been ashamed of. He would never be upset at his sacrifice, only that it left him helpless for such a long time before he'd been able to move about and feel like even a fraction of himself again.
Belias let out a breath, bowing his head and then raking his messy bangs back. "It's only been a few months..." was all he could get out at first, before he settled somewhat, still sheepish and feeling vulnerable. He didn't like showing this side of himself to others. He was a king, after all - he had to be strong.
But, he supposed... a king was no king without subjects, and without his people here, he could live as an ordinary man. Perhaps. Perhaps that was all he was right now. There was comfort in that.
"I... suppose there's no harm in talking."
Belias let out a breath, bowing his head and then raking his messy bangs back. "It's only been a few months..." was all he could get out at first, before he settled somewhat, still sheepish and feeling vulnerable. He didn't like showing this side of himself to others. He was a king, after all - he had to be strong.
But, he supposed... a king was no king without subjects, and without his people here, he could live as an ordinary man. Perhaps. Perhaps that was all he was right now. There was comfort in that.
"I... suppose there's no harm in talking."
"Genji sounds good. Pleasure to meetcha."
He chuckles as he gives his own firm handshake before he lets go.
"Wouldn't exactly call myself 'kind,' but I appreciate it. 'Curious' is what got me through school, though."
Anyway. They may as well finish up the planting. He grabs a spadeful of dirt to start pouring over the hole.
He chuckles as he gives his own firm handshake before he lets go.
"Wouldn't exactly call myself 'kind,' but I appreciate it. 'Curious' is what got me through school, though."
Anyway. They may as well finish up the planting. He grabs a spadeful of dirt to start pouring over the hole.
[ genji, with some fighting, picks hanzo-the-wolf up and slings him across his shoulders. his back paws rest on one shoulder, while his front ones are slung over the other - and genji takes hold of those paws to keep him from wriggling off.
haha, older brother defeated. ]
Come now, we will find you something good to eat. Maybe whatever passes for yakitori here...?
[ he begins walking them both back towards the city. ]
haha, older brother defeated. ]
Come now, we will find you something good to eat. Maybe whatever passes for yakitori here...?
[ he begins walking them both back towards the city. ]
Genji's cause of hurt was not so noble - his brother had been ordered to 'deal with him' on behalf of their clan. Genji had fought back, and the battle had turned.. violent. It was only due to his clan's criminal activities that he'd even been saved, since the peacekeeping organization that saved him had an eye on them.
Without that, he would have died in his family's shrine, by his brother's hand. That is not something he can disclose just yet.
Still, he gives a squeeze to Belias' knee when he says it's been a few months, and that there's no harm in talking.
"I will mention it to her, and you may talk with her in time. My name is Genji, also. It is nice to meet you, Belias." He had been focused so much on the dog he'd failed to return the name when it was given!
"Would you like to help me plant some more of these seeds?" A subject change seems to be in order, since he doesn't want to press Belias or make him uncomfortable.
Without that, he would have died in his family's shrine, by his brother's hand. That is not something he can disclose just yet.
Still, he gives a squeeze to Belias' knee when he says it's been a few months, and that there's no harm in talking.
"I will mention it to her, and you may talk with her in time. My name is Genji, also. It is nice to meet you, Belias." He had been focused so much on the dog he'd failed to return the name when it was given!
"Would you like to help me plant some more of these seeds?" A subject change seems to be in order, since he doesn't want to press Belias or make him uncomfortable.
"Genji, then," he murmurs, voice soft - still a bit affected by their conversation. It'd been so soon after his injury (if he could even call it that) that the mere idea still threw him off his balance.
It wasn't even an option at home, but he was fairly sure that was because he still hadn't done the fae ceremony that would allow his adopted daughter to become a part of his house. No one wanted to jeopardize the king's health when he was the only heir left, and especially not now that his people had grown respect for his deeds.
He did, however, manage to smile, banishing away morose thoughts. "Ah - yes. I would, thank you. I'm not sure what I can do seated like this, unless you were to help me onto the ground..."
It wasn't even an option at home, but he was fairly sure that was because he still hadn't done the fae ceremony that would allow his adopted daughter to become a part of his house. No one wanted to jeopardize the king's health when he was the only heir left, and especially not now that his people had grown respect for his deeds.
He did, however, manage to smile, banishing away morose thoughts. "Ah - yes. I would, thank you. I'm not sure what I can do seated like this, unless you were to help me onto the ground..."
Genji smiles again, standing to his full height. There's nothing better to banish dark thoughts than working on giving life back to the earth.
"I am quite a bit stronger than I seem. What would be the best way to help you down?"
He could pick Belias up and place him down, but he may not need such an extreme move and only need the aid of an arm.
"I am quite a bit stronger than I seem. What would be the best way to help you down?"
He could pick Belias up and place him down, but he may not need such an extreme move and only need the aid of an arm.
"Ah, well - I don't have any feeling in my lower legs so I wouldn't be able to stand up... Nisha tends to help me in that, if you would just give me an arm. You could pick me up if you'd rather..."
To be fair to Genji, his closest guard tended to subscribe to the 'pick up' school of thought, so Belias just accepted it (even if he was often mortified. Granted, he'd probably react better to Genji picking him up than an old childhood friend.)
To be fair to Genji, his closest guard tended to subscribe to the 'pick up' school of thought, so Belias just accepted it (even if he was often mortified. Granted, he'd probably react better to Genji picking him up than an old childhood friend.)
[Wait. Did this guy have that kind of ears?
Maybe it's his system malfunctioning again. He pushes the sunglasses up the bridge of his nose. He doesn't really miss the way that Genji throws and catches the blade again and again without much of an effort, but so far he's looking unimpressed.]
Funny. [Comes the dry sound of his skepticism surprisingly well through the distance.] Throw it.
Maybe it's his system malfunctioning again. He pushes the sunglasses up the bridge of his nose. He doesn't really miss the way that Genji throws and catches the blade again and again without much of an effort, but so far he's looking unimpressed.]
Funny. [Comes the dry sound of his skepticism surprisingly well through the distance.] Throw it.
She could tell he's being cheerful some way or another. Because of the tone in his voice, and the way he inclined his head. And really, she would've shaken his hand anyway, considering how her hands are probably grubby from holding the tools. And also, his hands are those hardworking, it's not like she would refuse.
"It's nice to meet you too, Genji!" And a polite bow of her head. "I arrived...perhaps a month before? So I guess the first arrivals. So you are new! How are you settling?"
"It's nice to meet you too, Genji!" And a polite bow of her head. "I arrived...perhaps a month before? So I guess the first arrivals. So you are new! How are you settling?"
[Hanzo whines for several minutes despite not trying to get away. At least he has the promise of food. And better yet, not just food, but yakitori. Meat was definitely a good idea. It helped take his mind off the fact that Genji didn't think he would be able to handle raw meat. If only he could understand how badly he was craving it.
Hanzo picks up his head when they get closer to the city. There are so many different scents coming together that he can't help but try figure them all out. Maybe he can smell someone familiar to take him hunting for real meat..]
Hanzo picks up his head when they get closer to the city. There are so many different scents coming together that he can't help but try figure them all out. Maybe he can smell someone familiar to take him hunting for real meat..]
Genji offers his arm with a little smile, letting Belias use it and Nisha do what he needs to in order to move the king. He'd rather Belias do what he'd prefer, not what might be 'easier' for those helping him. Angela, his doctor, had done the same for him during his recovery.
Once they have Belias settled in front of a fresh patch of dirt, Genji sits down next to him. "Nisha seems to be quite helpful. How long have you had him?"
Once they have Belias settled in front of a fresh patch of dirt, Genji sits down next to him. "Nisha seems to be quite helpful. How long have you had him?"
No targets to throw it at. Could I not keep it, instead?
[ his tone is coy, or as coy as it can get regarding a knife. this time he balances the heel of it on the tips of his fingers before he catches it again. he's showing off, though not in a particularly actually-impressive way to a legit user of knives. ]
[ his tone is coy, or as coy as it can get regarding a knife. this time he balances the heel of it on the tips of his fingers before he catches it again. he's showing off, though not in a particularly actually-impressive way to a legit user of knives. ]
Belias shifts his body closer to the edge of the seat as best as he can, and when Nisha sees this he gets up, nudging him along and carrying some of his owner's weight in smoothly bringing him down to the ground. He noses at Belias's arm and makes his free hand braced over his doggy shoulders, and the young king just smiles down at his companion.
"Ah, just a few years. My old guard dog had... met her end a handful of years ago," Belias affectionately scratched his ears. "It's quite difficult when they pass. Though perhaps you won't have that problem with Ramen? From where I'm from, dragons are quite long-lived, if not immortal."
"Ah, just a few years. My old guard dog had... met her end a handful of years ago," Belias affectionately scratched his ears. "It's quite difficult when they pass. Though perhaps you won't have that problem with Ramen? From where I'm from, dragons are quite long-lived, if not immortal."
[Well that's
unexpected.
Mamoru arches an eyebrow at the request, jaw setting but only allowing that to be the part of himself that shows any indication of annoyance. If the guy is that experienced then he can get his own, right?
He'll try to figure out why there's a trail of metal to his voice later - maybe some sort of echo somewhere.
For now, he'll just settle on wondering where he got the patience to deal with what seems a childish request. And then remembering that he had spent the last couple of years escorting a teenager.
He sets the blade in his hand over his shoulder.] I don't have an unlimited stash. Throw it at me if you need a target that badly.
unexpected.
Mamoru arches an eyebrow at the request, jaw setting but only allowing that to be the part of himself that shows any indication of annoyance. If the guy is that experienced then he can get his own, right?
He'll try to figure out why there's a trail of metal to his voice later - maybe some sort of echo somewhere.
For now, he'll just settle on wondering where he got the patience to deal with what seems a childish request. And then remembering that he had spent the last couple of years escorting a teenager.
He sets the blade in his hand over his shoulder.] I don't have an unlimited stash. Throw it at me if you need a target that badly.
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