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[Once the phones seem to finally go quiet in the morning, Akira can be found waiting at Broken Wing just as promised, with his oversized coat making his role clear, and a room already rented out. Despite the lack of sleep, being in his element like this has kept him as energetic as ever, and as soon as his patient arrives, he rushes over in greeting.]
Junpei-kun! I'm so happy you showed uuup! Don't worry, it'll just be a quick appointment!
[Once the phones seem to finally go quiet in the morning, Akira can be found waiting at Broken Wing just as promised, with his oversized coat making his role clear, and a room already rented out. Despite the lack of sleep, being in his element like this has kept him as energetic as ever, and as soon as his patient arrives, he rushes over in greeting.]
Junpei-kun! I'm so happy you showed uuup! Don't worry, it'll just be a quick appointment!
[ The idea he’s doing something incredibly foolish again pops into his mind over and over. Yet he shows up, awkwardly eyeing the medical equipment and seeming like he wants to just vanish into the floor. ]
I hope so. I’m kind of tired from being up all night.
[ Right on cue, a yawn escapes his throat, causing him to bring a hand up to cover his mouth in embarrassment. ]
I hope so. I’m kind of tired from being up all night.
[ Right on cue, a yawn escapes his throat, causing him to bring a hand up to cover his mouth in embarrassment. ]
I can give you some stimulants, after, if you want!
[If there's anything wrong about such an offer, he doesn't seem to realize, instead moving on to ensure the room's locked once they're both inside.
With that done, he only gestures towards the bed-- a suggestion rather than necessity-- before beginning to roll up his sleeves.]
So as I said last night, I'm a dodomeki. But, not all of my eyes can always see the same things. That's why I couldn't see your soul, earlier! I'm just going to use a few more this time, to make sure I get a real good look.
[If there's anything wrong about such an offer, he doesn't seem to realize, instead moving on to ensure the room's locked once they're both inside.
With that done, he only gestures towards the bed-- a suggestion rather than necessity-- before beginning to roll up his sleeves.]
So as I said last night, I'm a dodomeki. But, not all of my eyes can always see the same things. That's why I couldn't see your soul, earlier! I'm just going to use a few more this time, to make sure I get a real good look.
Not unless you get startled and hurt yourself. You should close your eyes quick if you're not sure you can handle it. Otherwise... Three.
[It's a little more warning than he would usually give. Maybe he still has a bit of a soft spot for this.. potentially former human.]
I don't mind telling you when it's over.
Two.
[The skin on his arms just barely begins to shift. It's not splitting just yet, but,]
One.
[Whether the warning was heeded or not, eyes open across his arms and face, looking around before all settling on Junpei, trying to see through to everything within.]
[It's a little more warning than he would usually give. Maybe he still has a bit of a soft spot for this.. potentially former human.]
I don't mind telling you when it's over.
Two.
[The skin on his arms just barely begins to shift. It's not splitting just yet, but,]
One.
[Whether the warning was heeded or not, eyes open across his arms and face, looking around before all settling on Junpei, trying to see through to everything within.]
[ To his credit, Junpei decides not to close his eyes. It feels more important to be aware of what happens just in case something does go awry.
The vision of within is quite the pathetic creature. It's a bloated, stocky thing, purplish blue with bug eyes and a scraggle of black hair that mimics the boy's fringe over his right eye. It sports a strong underbite complete with a pair of teeth jutting out comically like some kind of cartoon bulldog. While not resembling any common animal exactly, there's something very frog-like about its overall presentation. ]
Well? What do you see?
The vision of within is quite the pathetic creature. It's a bloated, stocky thing, purplish blue with bug eyes and a scraggle of black hair that mimics the boy's fringe over his right eye. It sports a strong underbite complete with a pair of teeth jutting out comically like some kind of cartoon bulldog. While not resembling any common animal exactly, there's something very frog-like about its overall presentation. ]
Well? What do you see?
[It's.. certainly not how a human should look. Though it's not the first he's seen that was simply a victim, either. What is different would be...]
And you've somehow maintained your intelligence...
[And human appearance? No, he wouldn't go that far. The boy had said he'd died. It's obviously not just a disguise, but...
... Ah. He should probably answer.]
Sorry-- You're really cute! I could show you if you're interested, but I think you'd get quite the fright.
And you've somehow maintained your intelligence...
[And human appearance? No, he wouldn't go that far. The boy had said he'd died. It's obviously not just a disguise, but...
... Ah. He should probably answer.]
Sorry-- You're really cute! I could show you if you're interested, but I think you'd get quite the fright.
[... Maybe he lost his intelligence after all?
The only thing that comes to mind to restore that and his body would be..]
That's not too unusual in those circumstances. You weren't exorcised after, by any chance? Or capable of it yourself? Something may have been repairing your spirit as you passed on.
I'm more familiar with treating the living and undead, though... If it was the resort, I'd really like to learn what they did!
The only thing that comes to mind to restore that and his body would be..]
That's not too unusual in those circumstances. You weren't exorcised after, by any chance? Or capable of it yourself? Something may have been repairing your spirit as you passed on.
I'm more familiar with treating the living and undead, though... If it was the resort, I'd really like to learn what they did!
I have no idea. I blacked out and woke up here looking like myself again.
[ Then, his expression changes as if something has just occurred to him. There’s an obvious few moments of hesitation before he seems to come to a decision. ]
If this place ‘fixed’ me, they left this.
[ Carefully, he lifts his fringe with his right hand to reveal the cluster of small burn marks on his forehead beneath it. ]
[ Then, his expression changes as if something has just occurred to him. There’s an obvious few moments of hesitation before he seems to come to a decision. ]
If this place ‘fixed’ me, they left this.
[ Carefully, he lifts his fringe with his right hand to reveal the cluster of small burn marks on his forehead beneath it. ]
[Right. He can probably quit with the magic now. Just the usual sight is enough for this.]
Do you want it fixed?
I'm great at reconstruction, so a few burns won't take long at all!
Do you want it fixed?
I'm great at reconstruction, so a few burns won't take long at all!
Hm...
Well, they don't appear recent enough to be at risk of infection, so it's probably fine!
My only concern would be that with your condition it's unlikely they'll heal any further on their own. If they're not causing you any trouble...
[Then is that it?
He would like to do more. To examine Junpei further until he fully understands the discrepancy between his body and soul, for starters. But that may be best left until a bit later.
For now, he'll let his patient decide what's next.]
Well, they don't appear recent enough to be at risk of infection, so it's probably fine!
My only concern would be that with your condition it's unlikely they'll heal any further on their own. If they're not causing you any trouble...
[Then is that it?
He would like to do more. To examine Junpei further until he fully understands the discrepancy between his body and soul, for starters. But that may be best left until a bit later.
For now, he'll let his patient decide what's next.]
There might be!
Although, I have to admit I've never removed one before. Are we sure they're ink to begin with? Magic can have this sort of effect, too, so it might be further ingrained than it looks. Maybe they even come right back. I'd sure love to give it a try!
Although, I have to admit I've never removed one before. Are we sure they're ink to begin with? Magic can have this sort of effect, too, so it might be further ingrained than it looks. Maybe they even come right back. I'd sure love to give it a try!
I don't think they'll punish us!
The last time I got caught by something like this, it grabbed everyone it couldn't eat and threw us back out. The resort doesn't have an exit, so here you'd probably just..
[... Die?
That wouldn't be great. Maybe he shouldn't say it.]
Anyway! We don't have to do it right now! The symptoms should be manageable once you're sexually active. I can always treat them for you as needed, too, until you're ready.
The last time I got caught by something like this, it grabbed everyone it couldn't eat and threw us back out. The resort doesn't have an exit, so here you'd probably just..
[... Die?
That wouldn't be great. Maybe he shouldn't say it.]
Anyway! We don't have to do it right now! The symptoms should be manageable once you're sexually active. I can always treat them for you as needed, too, until you're ready.
That's right. When you do a lot of physical exams, you get pretty good at it!
[Is that normally true..?]
I hear it only works when there's more than one person involved. As long as it was during a phone call, you should be fine for the moment, but I'm curious if a lack of contact might limit how effective it is. I really would like to see you again in a month from now.
[Is that normally true..?]
I hear it only works when there's more than one person involved. As long as it was during a phone call, you should be fine for the moment, but I'm curious if a lack of contact might limit how effective it is. I really would like to see you again in a month from now.
Well, what's wrong with that?
Maybe there's a boy you already liked back home? I've been wanting one of my friends to be here, too! But I'm sure they'd both understand. It's okay if you don't end up waiting!
Maybe there's a boy you already liked back home? I've been wanting one of my friends to be here, too! But I'm sure they'd both understand. It's okay if you don't end up waiting!
[Oh? Flushing?
Reflexively taking a cool compress from a nearby drawer, Akira breaks the inner packet and hands it over-- though not without some laughter.]
There's no hiding anything from me! Your face says it all!
Is he cute? I want to hear all about him, some time!
[... At least he's let part of the accusation drop.]
Reflexively taking a cool compress from a nearby drawer, Akira breaks the inner packet and hands it over-- though not without some laughter.]
There's no hiding anything from me! Your face says it all!
Is he cute? I want to hear all about him, some time!
[... At least he's let part of the accusation drop.]
[ Junpei is torn between sputtering more disagreement and giving the compress a bewildered look. Finally he hops down from the bed and grumpily tosses it in the waste bin. ]
There's no he. I'm going back to my room to get some sleep.
There's no he. I'm going back to my room to get some sleep.
Edited 2026-02-15 23:06 (UTC)
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