[and he has half a mind to say no, to insist on not going there again with lune of all people, but.
well, they've only ever met around the village, haven't they. it'll be something different, and... maybe they'll have some insight on what exactly is going on.
so he breathes out a sigh and follows, after a moment.]
To the extent that I can give one, I suppose. Do watch your step.
[and he's just going to trust lune to be capable enough to follow him, honestly? he'll at least navigate the traps for them, but like, he's not going to take it slower unless they request it or get stuck. sorry lune.
they're also going north first because he's not taking lune into Ninja Country and he does not want to go west just yet.]
[the problem is that lune, despite taking a rather leisurely pace, doesn't seem to be having trouble with the traps at all. even if they fell behind five steps, they are still able to move purposefully enough that they do not actually activate any traps.
but it's convenient, at least? he didn't want to have to wait for them or rescue them, so really, no complaints there; he doesn't pause until they reach the village's red light district, stopping outside the courtesan house.]
This isn't a part of the area I'm familiar with, but... I thought it might make for a better first stop. Perhaps you have more of an interest in such places than I do.
[of course he checked it to be thorough, but still.]
No, I am fine. I find this place interesting, but it is still not my specialty. Some of my comrades would find more joy in looking over it than I do...
I take it you're looking forward to seeing them, then-- assuming this goes well. But if you'd like to move on...
[shirasu will be quieter along the way, this time. he's no slower to lead lune along, but there's still a certain hesitance in his demeanor the closer they get, and he does slow his pace when, finally, they approach that familiar set of stone stairs.]
I do hope your age doesn't give you trouble, here.
[his tone falls a little flat for something probably intended to be teasing, though.]
[though shirasu's response is certainly noted as lune will walk along with him, ambling right behind on the stairs. their walk is leisurely, but they don't actually seem to be labored or having trouble with the trek]
[but beyond that, he remains quiet on the way up as well, until they reach the top of the stairs and the shrine; his brow furrows as he frowns at the state of it, taking the scene in again.
it's not much easier to look at on a second visit.]
I've tried to clean it a bit, but as you can see-- it's not a very easy undertaking.
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[and he has half a mind to say no, to insist on not going there again with lune of all people, but.
well, they've only ever met around the village, haven't they. it'll be something different, and... maybe they'll have some insight on what exactly is going on.
so he breathes out a sigh and follows, after a moment.]
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they'll step through the portal in the next moment then, and lune will turn to shirasu with a smile in their voice]
May I request a tour?
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[and he's just going to trust lune to be capable enough to follow him, honestly? he'll at least navigate the traps for them, but like, he's not going to take it slower unless they request it or get stuck. sorry lune.
they're also going north first because he's not taking lune into Ninja Country and he does not want to go west just yet.]
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so that's fine.
off they gooooo]
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but it's convenient, at least? he didn't want to have to wait for them or rescue them, so really, no complaints there; he doesn't pause until they reach the village's red light district, stopping outside the courtesan house.]
This isn't a part of the area I'm familiar with, but... I thought it might make for a better first stop. Perhaps you have more of an interest in such places than I do.
[of course he checked it to be thorough, but still.]
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[lune will glance over to the courtesan house and give a faint hum]
No, I cannot say that I have ever been able to personally visit a place like this before.
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[and he'll gesture for lune to follow. time to check out the one that has all the fortune telling materials, it's a point of interest.]
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occasionally they seem to be laughing at almost nothing at all, amused by the decorations of the place]
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[that gets a slightly raised brow-- shirasu, for his part, is busy largely ignoring his surroundings.
he'll just lead lune on to the room, stepping inside and inspecting the various tools once more.]
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[and different kinds of comfort,,
but lune will go to enter the room and making a soft noise of interest]
Ahh, how nostalgic.
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[no disagreement on those ways being odd, because while of course he sees the appeal for others... he's just not into it. it's fine.
but he glances curiously to lune, there.]
Is all of this familiar to you?
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[though they won't say much more than that]
The relationship between humans and the divine has always been something I found fascinating.
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[sometimes you have a giant demon snake and that's all you need to worry about?]
Nor did I have any particular talent with such tools, myself. [another glance over them, there.] We can stay a bit though, if you'd prefer.
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No, I am fine. I find this place interesting, but it is still not my specialty. Some of my comrades would find more joy in looking over it than I do...
But it is nice to be able to think of them.
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[shirasu will be quieter along the way, this time. he's no slower to lead lune along, but there's still a certain hesitance in his demeanor the closer they get, and he does slow his pace when, finally, they approach that familiar set of stone stairs.]
I do hope your age doesn't give you trouble, here.
[his tone falls a little flat for something probably intended to be teasing, though.]
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[though shirasu's response is certainly noted as lune will walk along with him, ambling right behind on the stairs. their walk is leisurely, but they don't actually seem to be labored or having trouble with the trek]
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[but beyond that, he remains quiet on the way up as well, until they reach the top of the stairs and the shrine; his brow furrows as he frowns at the state of it, taking the scene in again.
it's not much easier to look at on a second visit.]
I've tried to clean it a bit, but as you can see-- it's not a very easy undertaking.