We've Grown Up

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As children, it seems we get along much better than we ever can as adults. Everyone is a friend, everything is an adventure. We can be close, and it's like those halcyon days will never end. Still, even as children, there as some people we're closer to and care more for than others. What if that connection grew as we did, and when we are older becomes something more...mature? This isn't a childhood attraction anymore. You've both grown and now you have grown needs. Will you indulge it, those sweet or not-so-sweet memories making this rendezvous all the sweeter? rules Comment with your character and preferences. Comment to others. prompts Close as Can Be: You were best friends as kids. Will this newfound physical relationship change things? Grew Up Apart: You met as children, but then one of you left. Now, you're back, and sparks are flying. They're Like a Sister or Brother: Closeness meant that each of you viewed the other as nothing more than a completely asexual being, like a sibling. What's changed? One Act of Kindness: Technically, you weren't exactly close or really even friends. Yet one of you was kind to the other as child, and that other never forgot. The One True Love: You've known it from the start. They're the one, the only one you'll ever love, and you want to be with them in a new way. Like Cats and Dogs: Oh, you could never get along with them as a kid...but now...well. That fire is from a brand new feeling. Getting Hotter: Not to be mean, but he used to be f.a.t. She used to look like such a tomboy. How times change. Huge Crush: One of you harbored a giant, fat crush on the other, and this is like living the dream. Never Looked My Way: They were so high above you back then; these days, you see eye to eye. Are you bitter, or will you take them for what they are? I Said I'd Marry You: Kids make promises of marriage all the time. Does some part of you secretly want to still get married, or at least skip to the wedding night? Remember Prom Night?: You lost your virginity to them. You want a repeat performance. The Games We Play: Hide and seek. Tag. Blind man's bluff. Let's take all those games from back then and make them into a new sort of fun. A Child's Cruelty: They were cold to you as a child and you haven't gotten over it. This is Not My Idea: You were engaged by your parents at a young age and - err - you weren't exactly a match made in heaven. Things change, however, and maybe this marriage will work. With Someone Else: You're with someone new. Why can't you let go of the past? It hurts to see your old friend, your old flame, now. It hurts more to know you're cheating with them. The One that Got Away: They say you never forget your childhood sweetheart. You sure haven't. Even being with them once more is enough. WILDCARD or make up your very own prompt!!!

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Katsura Kotarou // Gintama // ALL UR JOUIS PLS

[bombdemon]

11... and pretty much 16 too.

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[ Gintoki hadn't actually meant to run into Katsura again. He's still a little angry at him for trying to set him and the brats up, and trying to get used to the idea of Katsura being here and ... back in his life. He was going to let that all sink in a little and, anyway, he shouldn't get too involved with Katsura because he'd prefer not going to jail. Not his idea of a good time.

What happened was he bumped into Katsura outside the grocery store, and he couldn't (half-heartedly) shake him off. Katsura trails after him pretty much all the way, and a few minutes before home Gintoki throws an arm into the air in exasperation. ]

Ah, I guess if you're just gonna keep following me, you might as well bother me at home too!

also 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 10...

[bombdemon]

[ Quite alright. Katsura's still a little angry at him for completely ditching him for TEN. YEARS!! but he's willing to put that aside, seeing as they've finally met again and were possibly having a new start. Of friendship, don't get any ridiculous ideas now. Or rather, not even a new start. It just feels as if life had put it on pause and as soon as they saw each other's face it simply continued - right where they left off. ]

[ Well, with a bit less of blood, tears and suffering, but metaphorically speaking. ]

[ Katsura beams, as if genuinely surprised by such generosity. ]

That's very kind of you, Gintoki. We do have a lot to catch up on.

Their meme (for real I mean look we're the only ones here)

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[ A lot less blood, tears and suffering, probably. What a life.

Katsura is exactly as stupid as usual, too. ]

Ahhh, yes, I say "bother" and he thinks I'm being kind. Like I'm not very obviously pissed off.

t b h

[bombdemon]

[ Indeed. Katsura's actually pleasantly surprised to see the shape Gintoki's in, though he does feel a certain amount of guilt that he wasn't there to help with it (even if it was Gintoki who ran away from him). ]

[ Isn't it reassuring to know some things just don't change? ]

You tend to say things you don't mean a lot, Gintoki.

[ He'll just invite himself in, then! ]

[permboy]

[ No. Bad. No guilt. Stop.

And up the stairs they go. Gintoki's grumbling the whole way, annoyed remarks about Katsura invading his space and ruining everything. You know, the usual.

He opens the door, kicks his boots off and marches straight for the kitchen. ]

Oii, anyone home?

[bombdemon]

[ TOO BAD SHOULD'VE CONSIDERED THIS POSSIBILITY BEFORE LEAVING. ]

[ The usual indeed. He's so used to it he almost doesn't notice, though he does peek around curiously once he's carried himself inside through the main door, hands in sleeves and back straight as always. ]

Oh, you live with someone?

[ Innocent but careful. ]

[permboy]

Yeah, the girl with the b*lls on her head, [ Why censor tho, ] and a giant dog that--

[ Will bite your head off so watch out, he's about to say, but on another hand. ]

...is very lovely. Why don't you go say hi?

[ And get eaten. While he unpacks this bag. ]

If he's here.

[bombdemon]

[ EXCUSE HIM he's looking at him sort of warily. Judging, even. ]

Isn't she a little young, Gintoki?

[permboy]

[ SPUTTERS AND THROWS AN EGG AT ZURA'S DAMN FACE ]

NOT LIKE THAAAAT!! DON'T MAKE DISTURBING ASSUMPTIONS!

[bombdemon]

[ IS HIT SQUARE BETWEEN THE EYES WITH AN EGG ]

[ it cracks and drops to the floor, where it splats sadly, splashing on his socks. ]

I see, I see. [ taps his chin thoughtfully. ] Your wild youth days have finally caught up to you, huh?

[ ...now he's thinking she's your bastard child : D ]

[permboy]

SHE'S NOT THAT YOUNG!

--Ah, or is she ...

[ A slight delay, but then he furiously shakes his head and resists the urge to throw another egg. Why did he do that? What a waste. ]

It's not like that either! She had nowhere to go, all right?

[ And she kind of threatened him, but details. ]

[bombdemon]

[ Yeah seriously Gintoki. This is why people have a hard time believing you can't pay rent when you waste food like this. ]

[ He nods thoughtfully again. ]

So you took her in, eh? I suppose you really have grown up...

[ To be like him, but that's an unnecessarily loaded comparison. After all, there were lots of men that took orphans under their wings, right? ]

[ Anyway; ]

You mentioned you have a dog?..

[ He's already walking around the apartment, checking behind furniture and opening doors. ]

[permboy]

[ Maybe it's the fact that Katsura now has a very clear resemblance to that man, or there's something in his tone that hints at it, but the comparison doesn't escape Gintoki. It's probably a combination of both those things.

It isn't anything he's considered, and for a moment his gaze turns more distant than usual, before the matter of Sadaharu distracts him. ]

Ah, yeah, unless he's out with Kagura he's probably sleeping somewhere.

[ Maybe behind one of the couches in the living room.

Right, he was unpacking this bag. ]

[bombdemon]

[ Probably both. They all carried on that man's legacy in their own ways, haven't they? Through the things that had been the most important to each of them... that he had given them. Some things changed a lot, some things stayed the same through years and strife. ]

-- there you are!

[ Katsura coos happily from somewhere behind the couch, and immediately reaches out to pet the giant monster. ]

[ ...and half his arm disappears in its jaws. ]

[permboy]

[ Gintoki unpacks the wares in peace, and then goes into the living room to see if Katsura's been eaten by Sadaharu already. Most likely, Katsura would actually let the beast do that and be happy about it. Does his stupidity go that far? A good question. ]

[bombdemon]

[ Possibly. It's not that he's suicidal or anything, he just doesn't consider that such a cute creature could possibly do him harm, even though his arm is bleeding by now. He's just petting that fur with his other hand and a ridiculous I am blessed expression on his face. ]

[permboy]

[ Incredible.

Just incredible.

Gintoki stops in the doorway, and folds his arms. ]

Oi, Zura, you'll lose your arm if you don't move.

[bombdemon]

It's not Zura, it's Katsura. [ He looks at Gintoki judgingly. ] As if this adorable angel would ever hurt anybody!

[ ...Sadaharu lets go of his arm and bites his head. ]

[permboy]

Ahhh, yeah, such an angel, wouldn't hurt a fly.

How's your head doing?

[bombdemon]

[ wow ]

..it's throbbing a little.

[permboy]

[ What. ]

Probably dripping blood too.

[bombdemon]

[ He folds arms in earnest seriousness. Or at least it looks that way, like mostly everything he does. Some things never change, huh? ]

What point exactly are you trying to make, Gintoki?

[ Said as blood slowly trickles down his face. He's oblivious to it. ]

[permboy]

[ The edge of Gintoki's lips twitch, but there's no smile here. Some things never change, indeed.

... Okay, there is a smile. A mocking one, though. Not fond at all. Nah. ]

I'm saying your hair's probably gonna get covered in blood.

[bombdemon]

[ DING DING we have a winner. ]

[ He stays perfectly still for a moment, then yelps and flails a little, trying to tug himself out of the giant dog's jaws. ]

I changed my mind! Please reconsider!