[fourteenth fragrance] backdated video; August 9th

[bauhinia]

[ Hong Kong has his comm set up for a completely intentional, confessional style video. He's not wandering around or flicking things into buckets of water or filming himself blowing something up. Well, he ought to do that eventually, but not today. ]

So, hey. I didn't realize it yesterday because of all the celebrating and stuff, but it looks like it's been a year since I got here. Doesn't really feel like it. I mean, I seriously never thought I was gonna be here for that long.

Even though it's not that long, I guess. Anyway, I'm just posting this because I kinda wanted to say thanks to everyone. I know this place is like, super ridiculous sometimes, but there's a lotta people who work hard to make it better for us.

So, thanks.

And don't laugh, okay? I'm being serious here.

[ With that, he looks aside, seeming kind of embarrassed. He then ends the feed. ]

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[liquidate]

I wasn't lying! [ He pulls at the hem to assess it and snorts a little. ] I'm used to it. It'll wash out. [ A little too literally.

Stepping in, he looks around. Impressive murals, cool models, nice enough furniture he assumes was collected over time. ] Definitely looks like you've been here a year.

[bauhinia]

I can give you something else to wear, if you want. [ Surely he can find a shirt that'd fit. ]

D'you like it? [ He has worked at making it interesting, that's for sure. ]

[liquidate]

If you wanna risk me dirtying yours~ [ He drops into an armchair, nursing a bottle of water. He has to now.

Giving the place another look over, he throws his hands behind his head. ] Hell yeah, if you're into this kinda thing!

[bauhinia]

It's cool. [ He wanders into the hallway. ] Gimme a sec.

[ He'll return after a minute or two with a t-shirt in hand. ] Will this work?

Let's say I'm into it, yeah?

[liquidate]

[ Standing, he accepts the shirt. ] Sure, sure. [ Tugging his shirt off, he wrestles on Hong Kong's. He pats his middle contentedly. ]

Then it's all good shit to me. This is somethin', did you draw that? [ Points to the skyline mural. ] My, my!

[bauhinia]

[ Good thing it seems to fit. ]

Yeah, that's me. [ In more than one sense. ] It's not totally finished, but I got most of the stuff on the island-side.

[liquidate]

You look wicked just like this though, hahaha! Say, your brother's not here is he?

[bauhinia]

I haven't added some of my favorite parts. You should see it when it's done. And thanks, by the way.

Macau? D'you wanna meet him?

[liquidate]

[ Waves dismissively. ]

Well yeah, you said the guy's a champ, but I don't make good first impressions.

[bauhinia]

[ He raises one brow. ]

I think you're okay.

1/2

[liquidate]

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2/2

[liquidate]

Hahaha, well then you've got some serious problems I approve of!

[bauhinia]

Hey, at least you approve, right? [ Seriously problems all right.... ]

[liquidate]

Yeah, you're fine for now. The realization'll hit you in time, everyone experiences it.

Hey, where's your tap, I need a big fucking drink. [ He shakes his empty water bottle. ]

[bauhinia]

Is that so? [ He beckons for Suigetsu to follow him back to the kitchen, then points out the sink, leaning against the counter. ]

[liquidate]

[ He follows and monopolizes the sink soon after. ] Ah, thanks! [ He fills his water bottle and sips happily from it. ] So whaddaya do for fun 'round here?

[bauhinia]

No problem. [ Crossing his arms and looking at the ceiling. ] Depends. I draw a lot. Explore. People come by for lessons sometimes.

[liquidate]

Lessons-... ohhhhh right. Foreign language lessons and shit. You teach a bunch?

[bauhinia]

More lately. A few languages, some martial arts, that kinda stuff. Drawing. I teach drawing.

[liquidate]

We should swap techniques! I am always okay with martial arts.

[And sometime down the line, ENGLISH. He'll snap one day. ]

[bauhinia]

Sure, but I think my stuff's gonna be way less interesting than yours. [ He is only a ninja in his mind. ]

[ He'll realize that learning a language Sasuke learned is probably a good idea? That way Sasuke can't talk about him behind his back. ]

[liquidate]

Probably, but learning cool shit is always a good idea!

[bauhinia]

Yeah, right? I guess we'll never know 'til we try.

[liquidate]

Damn straight!!!

[bauhinia]

Like I said, tell me when and where and we'll do it.