𝐤𝐚𝐳𝐮𝐡𝐚 ࿐🍁

𓆟࿐༄ 𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵'𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘦 𓆟࿐༄

[𝐤𝐚𝐳𝐮𝐡𝐚 ࿐🍁 @wanderbreeze]

https://t.co/WW3IjLNuac

[𝐤𝐚𝐳𝐮𝐡𝐚 ࿐🍁 @wanderbreeze]

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“Ah. I had hoped to carve a cat, though it would seem this is not my best work.”

A bashful laugh as he raises the statuette for Wanderer to see. In the right light, it should make the shape of a sleeping kitten.

In any other lighting, however…

“Any advice?”
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[𝐤𝐚𝐳𝐮𝐡𝐚 ࿐🍁 @wanderbreeze]

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Kazuha shifts ever so slightly upon impact, though not enough to interrupt his wood carving.

“Hello.” He says, smile evident. “Feeling weary?”
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[𝐤𝐚𝐳𝐮𝐡𝐚 ࿐🍁 @wanderbreeze]

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Not quite. Although now that you mention it, I’d failed to notice my hunger.

[ At that he pulls up a leg, picking at his tabi sock in preparation. ]

How do you feel about freshly grilled fish?
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[𝐤𝐚𝐳𝐮𝐡𝐚 ࿐🍁 @wanderbreeze]

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[ He chuckles, hand lightly over his lips. ]

The branch may have had something to do with it. Why were you hiding, exactly?
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[𝐤𝐚𝐳𝐮𝐡𝐚 ࿐🍁 @wanderbreeze]

@starlithero [ Makes out with. ]

[𝐤𝐚𝐳𝐮𝐡𝐚 ࿐🍁 @wanderbreeze]

@WlNDFAVORED There is no need for such caution. Please, step out from behind the tree. The wind has already announced your arrival.

[𝐤𝐚𝐳𝐮𝐡𝐚 ࿐🍁 @wanderbreeze]

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A lovely morning indeed.
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[𝐤𝐚𝐳𝐮𝐡𝐚 ࿐🍁 @wanderbreeze]

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"What brings you aboard the Alcor, might I ask? We won't be setting sail for quite a while."
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[𝐤𝐚𝐳𝐮𝐡𝐚 ࿐🍁 @wanderbreeze]

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"I don't see a blade to my throat, nor any other brandished weapons. I can afford to be a lax crewmate."

He smiles. Sweetly, mildly.

"For now."
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[𝐤𝐚𝐳𝐮𝐡𝐚 ࿐🍁 @wanderbreeze]

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"Ah, indeed."

The deck should be thundering with footfalls come to seize the intruder. Kazuha, however, decides to be unhelpful, and tilts his head instead of alerting anyone.

"Turning your kasa into anemo so that you may slip through the window. Quite clever."
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[𝐤𝐚𝐳𝐮𝐡𝐚 ࿐🍁 @wanderbreeze]

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... Ah!
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[𝐤𝐚𝐳𝐮𝐡𝐚 ࿐🍁 @wanderbreeze]

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Ah.
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[𝐤𝐚𝐳𝐮𝐡𝐚 ࿐🍁 @wanderbreeze]

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"I couldn't help but notice the wide-open door." A figure with a smile on his voice glides into view, standing by the cave's mouth. The moon against his back is as a halo. "Pardon the intrusion."
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[𝐤𝐚𝐳𝐮𝐡𝐚 ࿐🍁 @wanderbreeze]

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[ Wordlessly, Kazuha offers a hand—its upward palm inviting Wanderer to take it rather than pulling him from the ground. ]
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[𝐤𝐚𝐳𝐮𝐡𝐚 ࿐🍁 @wanderbreeze]

@illfateddoll ⠀
Nothing in particular.

[ Kazuha says floatily. He doesn't move an inch. ]

Only enjoying a sweet moment with my little friend.
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[𝐤𝐚𝐳𝐮𝐡𝐚 ࿐🍁 @wanderbreeze]

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[ Blinking slowly at a cat. The cat reciprocates. Back and forth they go for the next twenty minutes. ]
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[𝐤𝐚𝐳𝐮𝐡𝐚 ࿐🍁 @wanderbreeze]

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A soft laugh.

"I would. I would even go so far as to say I'd believe it, too."

His chin tips skywards. Greeting him is a canvas speckled with countless of beautiful stars. How could any soul deny this view?
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[𝐤𝐚𝐳𝐮𝐡𝐚 ࿐🍁 @wanderbreeze]

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"A decent view of the stars sounds more like a boon than a waste."
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[𝐤𝐚𝐳𝐮𝐡𝐚 ࿐🍁 @wanderbreeze]

@WlNDFAVORED “You didn’t warn me.”

The stars are graced by Kazuha’s smile once more, as he turns from Wanderer with all the casualness of an alley cat.

“It is merely a matter of opinion. From my point of view, you are just the company I seek.”

“You might even be perfect.” Water sloshes.

[𝐤𝐚𝐳𝐮𝐡𝐚 ࿐🍁 @wanderbreeze]

@WlNDFAVORED "Oh?"

Kazuha's chin tips from the sky towards Wanderer, both scarlet eyes now fixing him to the deck. A hold, even if gentle, is a hold none the less.

"Why not join me for a while? The night sky shines brightest in good company."