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[bossybrows]

[Action]

[When Izumo finds herself back in the village post-mallynap, the first thing she does is head home--she'll talk to Rin and Shiemi if they're around, but regardless she doesn't wind up staying too long. Why? Because after searching the house, she's come to realize that the fox kit she got for Christmas is missing. Hoping he hadn't been gone for too long or gotten too far, she'll wander the village asking people if they've seen a tiny gray fox in town lately.]

[Video]

[Later in the day Izumo sits in her room, making sure to keep the fox close now that she's retrieved him--after a lot of searching, she found him with Ran Fan.]

I've had a long day and I don't think going to the library would do me much good anyway, so I'm just going to ask--does anyone know what kinds of foods are best to eat when you can't smell?

[Izumo lets out a sigh, pausing for a minute as the baby fox tries to crawl up her and onto her shoulder...which frankly wouldn't make a very good perch for him.] Get down...

[Grabbing him and placing him in her lap, she returns her focus to her journal.]

...Anyway, before anyone stupid asks? Yes, smell and taste are connected.

Comments

[bossybrows]

Maybe I just shouldn't tell you what it is, then.

[niceguypose]

But... How could I help you then?

[bossybrows]

That's the point. I don't need your help.

[niceguypose]

Then what is it that you need of me?

[bossybrows]

I don't need you. I can handle this myself.

[Wait hold on.

Getting too tsun here, gotta back it up a bit.]

...But I guess if you really feel the need to do something you can answer a question for me.

[niceguypose]

Please! Izumo-san... Test my intelligence!

[bossybrows]

[Uhhhhh.

Alright then.]

...Have you seen a small grey fox around the village lately?

[niceguypose]

A fox of such a coloration... Did one cross my eye?

[bossybrows]

Yeah, that's what I asked.

[niceguypose]

Correct. I believe I may have spotted such a fox.

[bossybrows]

And where did this happen?

[niceguypose]

Near the forest, during my jog. Should we investigate?

[bossybrows]

More like I'll investigate. You can carry on as you are.

[niceguypose]

Alternately, I could carry you there! There are many possible ways of investigating this.

[bossybrows]

[...How to even respond to that.]

I can walk on my own, so no thank you.

[niceguypose]

[His booty is retracted as he resumes his normal stance.]

Very well. I simply thought the image of your eyes to identify and my legs to match the fox's speed could be very efficient. In that case, allow me to walk alongside you.

[bossybrows]

Or you could just be on your way. And let me do this by myself.

[niceguypose]

That is another option, yes. But either of my options sounds much more efficient! After all, I am certain that I am capable of handling any dangers that might be threatening such a fox.

[bossybrows]

...Fine. You can come, but try not to be too annoying.

[niceguypose]

[He gives a light bow.]

Thank you, Izumo-san! I will do all that I can not to offend you. [And as he steps forward, he repeatedly makes testing jabs at the air.]

[bossybrows]

You can start by being quiet.

[niceguypose]

[He continues in a loud whisper.]

Of course, Izumo-san! Thank you, this is a most wise plan. We do not wish to startle the fox, after all, and cause it to activate a defense mechanism, or defecate its surroundings!

[bossybrows]

[A defense mechanism? He's a fox, not a robot.

But hey, if it makes Lee quiet up she'll go with it.]

...Yes. Exactly...

[niceguypose]

[At her confirmation, he gives a thumbs up and a knowing grin, then he prowls down to check amongst nearby bushes.]