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Good. [Fuck that bitch, and not in the nice way.]

What did you have in mind? Since you've had more time to think on it than I have.

[He's quiet for a moment, glancing around their environment. Hmm...this is a good clearing but not good enough. Gotta keep looking.]

A promise. That once the Fog God is defeated and we return to our universe...we wake up and this bond remains just as strong there as it has grown here. No matter the state things exist in or what transpires.

[Apparently he isn't done assaulting you with the cheese yet, though he's completely serious as he says this. Even if there's just the slightest of color in his cheeks.]

[Ugh, at least give him some (non-alcoholic) wine to go with all this cheese!]

...I like the sound of that. [Really, he does. It actually gives him this warm, fuzzy feeling to hear Gundam imply that he, not only wants to, but WILL wake up once they're back home. Considering his initial reaction to the coma news...] But...didn't that much go without saying?

[Sorry, he didn't bring any of that for this trip. You'll just have to do without.

But really, that might have been part of the reason he brought it up. Things have changed a lot since they first arrived, and while initially - no matter what he'd said to Fuyuhiko that night - he still struggled with the idea for a while...things have changed. And he wants his friend to know that. This seemed like a good way to do that without bringing it up completely out of the blue.

Hell though, maybe he should have, because there's a lot he wants to say with it. Like "thank you", for example. But now's not the time.

Right now he's holding his breath a little, giving the smaller man a side glance. Did it go without saying? Of course he wanted to stay his friend afterward, but...to think that Fuyuhiko felt the same way...

He tugs his scarf up over his nose, focusing forward again.]

Ah...is that so?

[Sorry, he's not really sure what to say to that...he's all warm and fuzzy inside, caught off guard by the insinuation behind that statement.]

I assumed so. [He glances over at Tanaka, raising a brow.] Should I not have?

[Was this just supposed to be a temporary partnership sort of deal? He sure doesn't want it to be. It took him this long to finally make a friend, after all! Why put an expiration date on that?]

N-no, no, that's fine. I just... [Hadn't been expecting that. He shakes his head, glancing away and tugging the scarf up just a little bit further.] Such an assumption is preferable! As I had been under such an assumption as well! [No he hadn't.]

I believe it would still serve the purpose but if you'd like to use something else...

[Then they can think of something better. That apparently went without saying. But oh hey, this looks like a nice clearing! He comes to a stop, crouching to test the dirt and then standing up and glancing at the sky to see how much of it is visible through the trees...good distractions from the burning in his cheeks, yes.]

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[No he hadn't, and that much is obvious. But he'll humor him. That's what friends do, right?]

Well, so long as we're both on the same page.

[Fuyuhiko stops at the edge of the clearing, watching Gundam go through his inspection procedure.]

If it'll still work then...I think that's a good one to use. Even if it goes without saying that this bond doesn't end just because we make it back, it's...it's important. It's a strong base.

[What a good friend you are. Gundam turns to face him at that, letting the scarf drop fully. The color hasn't fully left his face yet, but that's alright. He's just...pleased that Fuyuhiko agrees...]

If that is how you feel, then that is what we shall use. I believe this is an excellent spot to perform this ritual.

[He points first to the sky.]

There is an optimal amount of star and moonlight filtering through the trees.

[And then he takes the branch and draws a small, simple circle in front of himself in the dirt.]

And the dirt is very giving to my will.

[He moves a little further into the clearing, still holding on tight to all the various ritual instruments Gundam has saddled him with.]

Alright. So...what now then? How do we...set this up, or whatever?

[What does he need to do, friend, just say the word!]

[Gundam moves to heir's side, carefully setting down his bag.]

First I need to inscribe the ritual circle upon the ground. After that, we will need to lay out and light the candles.

[So for now just sit back and watch him work. He takes the branch and moves to the most open part of the clearing, standing in the middle and using it to start drawing. Man...it's weird doing this. Last time he did this was his execution...ugh no, not the time to have any flashbacks about that.

Man though he is no less speedy now than he was then, even with his claws to deal with. This will be finished in no time flat.]

[Fuyuhiko nods, setting his own bag down as well. Alright, well...if Gundam doesn't have any specific instructions for him then he'll just stand here and watch, he supposes. Though he can't help but have the same unpleasant flashback as well as he does so. Fortunately, there's no herd of wild animals bursting into the clearing though.]

How do you do that so fast?

[And how do you draw such perfectly round circles? What the heck, Gundam. That's just not natural.]

Years of practice.

[He can talk while doing it too apparently wow. And it's not just circles. This one's a little more involved, requiring some stars and points and runic lettering too.]

As a demon, such ritualistic practices are important to know and perfect. Though perhaps I have more of a knack for it than most. Back home I am known as the "Sonic Speed Summoner"!

[This proud proclamation is accompanied by a cackle. You're in the presence of a pretty powerful and skilled demon, Fuyuhiko!]

I thought you were the "Supreme Overlord of Ice" [He smirks. It's a mark of just how close they've become that these overdramatic proclamations actually instill a feeling of fondness in his heart now, as opposed to exasperation.]

[...well, okay, truth told, there's still a little exasperation there because come on, Gundam, really? But still. It's mostly fondness.]

Any other titles I should know about, o dark one, or just those two?

[That gets him to pause, looking at the heir as if he's trying to puzzle something out. It only lasts a couple beats before he returns to finishing up the circle with a chuckle.]

Hmph! I have earned the right to bare many titles in my time on your Earth.

[Alright, circle is done. He carefully steps out of it, avoiding messing up any of the lines, and looks it over. Yes, good. A perfect circle, as always. Nothing out of place, no jagged or imperfect lines, every rune is correct...]

It is something that comes with being a conquering and competing demon in the Netherworld. It's important to hold dominance over the others of the same class as yourself, and one of the best ways to do that is claim titles.

[Look at all this pride. His smirk is cocky and the way he crosses his arms isn't meant to be off putting, but a somewhat arrogant gesture.]

Really, you should feel honored to walk in the presence of such a high ranking demon!

[Holy shit, what a nerd.]

Oh trust me, I do.

[Though not for the reasons Gundam's thinking. Sorry, he doesn't really care about your made up titles, man. But that doesn't mean he isn't proud to call himself your companion.]

[...most of the time.]

So now what? I'm guessing...the candles go in there somewhere?

Good.

[That's right, you be honored! You have a very powerful and impressive demon as an ally!! But alright, back to the ritual.]

Correct. There are four main points to this circle, marked with distinct symbols. [He points to each one with the stick from where they're standing.] Each of the four main candles must sit in these points. From there, the violet candles will fill the space between them, and then the white candles will be situated on the outside line of the circle.

[Got all that?]

I will handle the main candles, if you are willing to begin setting up the others. I made sure to make a mark for where each candle should rest.

[That way you can help. He points to a small line close to them marked on the outside of the circle.]

Yeah, sure, I can do that.

[He picks the bag full of white candles up first and starts walking around the outside edge of the circle. Just put them where the marks are, right? Simple. He's got this. He'll wait till Gundam's done with the colored ones before putting out the purple ones though. He doesn't want to get in the way or chance putting them in the wrong spots or something.]

[Doop, doop, putting out the candles. Really hoping Gundam's going to handle the lighting part, because he's not sure he can handle matches with these fat fingers of his. He'd probably start a forest fire and that would be...bad.]

[And while he works on those, Gundam carefully places the colored ones. They're definitely the largest ones, compared to the others, and once they're placed it'll be a little more obvious where the violet ones go.

Don't worry he's going to handle lighting them! In fact, as Fuyuhiko works he goes to get the violet candles and the matches. He'll wait until the heir is done with the white candles before handing him half of the violet. You place four and he'll place four! How does that sound?

And once those are placed, he crouches down in front of one of the white ones but...doesn't strike a match immediately. He hovers a hand over it instead, looking like he's really concentrating. Come on...light...light you stupid candle...]

[Sounds good to him! Not that any words really have to be exchanged for him to get the message. He's careful not to step on any of the lines of the circle as he places the candles, though he ends up leaving a few claw marks here and there in spite of himself. He really should look into trimming his nails or something. But that's something best left for another time.]

[He wanders back over to Gundam when he's done, watching the demon for a moment as he has a staredown with a candle. He's not doing what he thinks he's doing, is he...?]

Tanaka... maybe you should just use the matches. No offense or anything, but you kinda...overdo it on the fire sometimes. [LIKE THAT TIME YOU NEARLY SET HIM ON FIRE.] What happens if you completely torch the whole candle? You didn't bring any extras, did you?

[There's the slightest noise of frustration in reply, but the heir's right...with a little sigh and he drops his hand and gets a match instead.]

These magicks are impossible. It's nothing like how magic worked at home.

[Grumble grumble bitch. Okay, lighting the first candle.]

It's like I said the other day: you just need more practice. You'll get back into the swing of it soon enough. I'll give you a hand when we get back, if you want.

[He's not sure what he can actually do to help, honestly, but maybe just being a supportive presence is enough? He can go stand out in the courtyard for a couple of hours with Gundam, if there's even a chance it'll help him.]

[He gives this offer some thought as he moves around the circle, lighting matches and candles.]

Actually, having another living being to practice with may be the most useful.

[~~Target practice.~~ He always gets so frustrated, so having a voice of reason there really would be useful.]

Would you please bring the herbs over here while I work on this? We'll need to spread those out over the circle. That is the last step before beginning the ritual, however.

No problem, so long as that "with" doesn't turn into an "on"...

[You set him on fire again and he's outtie, man. He can do the voice of reason thing though, totally. Don't you worry. He doesn't know shit about magic but you'll be a regular spellcaster in no time, with his help!]

[But alright, herbs, herbs...bringing those over!]

I'm guessing these can't just be spread anywhere, right?

I have no intent to practice "on" any living creature.

[Well, any that don't deserve it. Can't promise if they're attacked or something that he won't use their attackers as practice. But Fuyuhiko, at least, will be very safe! Hopefully.]

It is less that and more that they must be placed in a specific order to be most effective in their purpose.

Ah... so is that something else I should leave to you then?

[Sorry he's so useless at this magic stuff. Your best friend is basically a muggle, Gundam.]

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