wildkotetsu | 7 • Wedding Ring • [Video/Action]

Valentine's Day already, huh? I remember thinking it was a pretty gross holiday, when I was a little kid. I just liked getting candy from the teachers, most of the time, so I guess I couldn't complain too much.

[He's cautious when he says it, but he sounds pretty okay with things; in fact, he's thinking fondly--it's probably obvious by the look on his face; this day hasn't held much meaning to him personally for the last few years. The first few after Tomoe died were... depressing, yeah, but the ones after were simply normal days. Go to work, do his job, go home, sleep, and the day was done. Still, it didn't mean he wasn't susceptible to memories.

He recalls on occasion how hard he tried to be impressive on Valentine's Day for her, but... they never really worked out more than once or twice. Still. He holds those days very close to him.]

I guess it's not as much fun when your other half is back home, huh? Maybe people can make them some cards and keep 'em put away, on the off chance you'll get to give it to 'em someday. Aa, and anyone who's got their significant other here, give them something nice to remember for today, huh?

...

[Aaaand finally a sour face. He just realized something. I know, I know, it's impressive.]

The malnosso... I'm guessing they won't like Valentine's Day either.

N-naa... Maybe everyone should enjoy their romantic evenings in bunkers?

[But more importantly, stuff to do today! He goes over to Barnaby's to visit--for some reason, he's got this weird urge to cook him breakfast. Probably because he owes him one. After this ordeal (which will probably be super weird and confusing for this poor oyaji bastard), he's going to go to the grocery store to buy some veggies or whatever.

But he sort of ends up... like... staring down the chocolates aisle with a zombie face. ~_~]

((ooc: backdated a bit to valentine's day morning :|b))

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... Oh, really? So I am just sick.

[He pats one fist into a palm, confident.]

Must be the flu or something! I was pretty warm earlier! It's just a fever thing! I didn't even bother checking my temperature yet...!

You idiot.

It's called love. Or at least a crush.

Eh? No, no, no, there's nothing like that between us! We're close, but it's nothing like that... [COUGH.] I don't need any relationship like that--it's not... something I'm really wanting right now...

So it doesn't make any sense.

[That sort of thing is for Karina and her boyfriend, or for Barnaby's fangirls to glee over, or Kaede getting a crush on one of her schoolmates. That's stuff he's long past--that's not for him.

Besides, it's so complicated, and... and... He's not ready for that. Doesn't even think about it, because he's still married. To Tomoe. ''Til Death' doesn't even matter, does it?]

If we had that much power over our feelings, life would be simpler. [There's no hidden message in the implication of his statement - just the hard truth.

He walks over to one of the counters, leaning his weight against it, his front still facing the hero]

If you don't want this to happen, that's one thing -- [He knows, very intimately, how that can feel] -- but there's always the chance that some of you is moving on.

Edited 2012-02-19 06:55 (UTC)

[... Moving on... He looks down, going quiet.

Typically, talking about his wife is alright; things like... what she enjoyed, how she acted, what she did from day to day, the way she spoke... Anything like that, he could handle. But to talk about himself, how he feels?

It's something he's fought tooth and nail to avoid. So he's quiet, rubbing his arm, trying to think up ways to escape without making it obvious.]

I dunno'.

...

I dunno'.

[If it's an escape he wants, Kotetsu might be in luck. Sanji doesn't know the man well enough to go sticking his nose any farther than this, without a good reason.

And this... hurts a little. He feels selfish, knowing where his thoughts are straying.]

You don't wanna talk about it. [Come now, it's not a leap of logic. Kotetsu ran away a few hours ago]

[Oh, Sanji. He's looking at you now, because really? There have been two times when he's brought up Tomoe. The first time... you got pretty upset. The second, look where we are. He's starting to suspect--he's not always good at seeing these things, but he's not blind as a bat.

You act like....

He smiles, because that's his first instinct in situations like these.]

Sorry. I'm not used to talking about it.

I just... [He rubs his knees.] want things to be like they are. Bunny's still working out his own things, and I'm still--me. I've been happy with it, like it is.

I don't wanna' accidentally lose that.

[He motions with his hands, like an umpire motioning safe.]

That's all I really need.

[It doesn't matter how I feel.]

[Sanji nearly interrupts him with a short remark because he was fine with letting the conversation drop. He and Kotetsu aren't what you'd call close. This is probably an issue better suited for someone from his world.

But then Kotetsu keeps going, and Sanji catches himself wishing fervently that the guy would stop sounding and acting like someone he knows.]

Oi oi, I didn't mean you need to go spilling anything, if you don't want. [He holds up his hands] Everyone's got shitty thoughts they wanna keep to themselves. [Now he's craving nicotine. He rectifies that little detail while continuing on]

And feelings can change again. [a shrug] Even if they don't, it's your decision to share them. [that sounds like such terrible advice: suffer in silence to keep the status quo. But maybe it's necessary for guys like him.]

[He's quiet for a moment, considering those words.]

[And then he hops up, slapping his hands on the counter.]

Oi, you told me you had cake for me!

Don't tell me it's imaginary cake, huh??

[Heh. That's a reaction he's familiar with]

There's cake.

... After you finish those dishes~!

Whaaa--

I served my time! I'm not a butler!

But you want cake, don't you?

... Yeah...?

[He sees where this is going...

He was psyching himself up for that fucking cake, you fiend.]

Edited 2012-02-19 08:05 (UTC)

[This is what happens to those who offer even a week's worth of service to Sanji; they never leave.]

Then you know the best way to get it! [The cigarette in his mouth quirks up with his grin]

[GOD NOOOOOOO]

Oi, this is indentured servitude or somethin'! It's illegal, I'm pretty sure!

Pirate. [La la la, strolling towards the kitchen door to unlock it.]

Just let me know when you're done, alright?

Pirates are the worst! [He gripes.

And yet he's tying on an apron anyway, I'M ALREADY WHIPPED.]

You're gonna owe me a whole cake! All pieces and everything!

Right, right.

Now get to it.

[Ffffff.

Kotetsu turns, grabbing the sink hose. Yeah, yeah... He's alright with this.]

Yosh.

[These dishes are gonna sparkle, goddammit. So help him, God.]

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