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[ahappylie]

[It's such a nice day out that Okita has decided to take the House 50 pets for a walk. Around mid-morning after he finishes his training, Okita can be found wandering around the village with the yellow chocobo Tammy in tow. And on her back? A disgruntled Saizou, wishing he could be down from the heathen bird. Tammy doesn't seem to care since

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[scarletspeedstr]

[Wally's out for a walk as well, blending in a lot easier now he's found some real clothes and hoping that he can learn a bit more out of costume than in. The bright yellow bird catches his eye, and he wanders closer to get a better look.]

Man, that is the biggest chicken that I have ever seen.

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[ahappylie]

[Okita stops when he hears someone comment on Tammy because he knows--

Oh, yup. Tammy is turning away and heading off toward the stranger, taking a grumpy Saizou with her.]

Ah! Hello~ Her name is Tammy. Isn't it, Tammy?

[The bird warks and says:] Tammy!

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[scarletspeedstr]

...you have a giant, talking chicken. That is both one of the weirdest and coolest things I have ever seen.

[He reaches out cautiously try stroking Tammy.]

So, are giant, talking chickens a thing here?

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[ahappylie]

[She'll let him pet her! But just in case, Okita feeds her a small handful of greens to keep her attention.]

You must be new. [He laughs.] Most of the animals talk here.

Well, except for Saizou. [The pig grunts.] I think he just doesn't care to learn.

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[markofthewise]

[You know what? It's EARLY MORNING and Sokka s here for his training session. Only he has something extra for Mr. Souji. Yeah, he's breaking the time constraints of the post. Where did you go wrong, Okita?]

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[ahappylie]

[ORLYNAO. He didn't go wrong. He went right. Because a student who can break the confines of time and space? AWESOME.

Okita is at the barracks early like usual, warming up before Sokka arrives. When he hears someone enter, he lowers the wooden practice sword and smiles.]

Punctual as always.

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[markofthewise]

Well, you know. It's not that hard when... I live just over there. [He says as he glances back at his house. Yup, still in plain sight.]

But I've got something for you.

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[ahappylie]

[He laughs.] I suppose that's true.

...Something for me?

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[consultmybooks]

...isn't it polite to give warnings before inviting villagers within ten feet of Saizou?

Or is it just me that he dislikes quite so passionately?

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[ahappylie]

He isn't that bad, silly. [Okita is laughing, but behind him, Saizou is bristling.]

He doesn't dislike you. If he did, he'd be trying to bite your face.

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[consultmybooks]

Oh, good. Glad to know there's still some hope for our relationship. [Sarcasm. Giles has it.]

...nice to see Tammy's still around, at least.

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[ahappylie]

Here. The next time you two meet, I'll give you something to give him. He'll like you then.

And yes~ She's doing quite well.

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[smokingdemon]

What are you doing with that bird, Souji?

[It's a giant chicken. Chickens don't go on walks. Not even talking ones.

...long-suffering sigh.]

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[ahappylie]

[Hi, Hijikata-saaaaaan~~~♥ Souji waves happily at the video screen and tilts the book so Tammy can peck at it in greeting.]

We're on a walk! She can't stay cooped up all day, you know.

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[smokingdemon]

[He shakes his head.] Where are you now?

... I could probably use a tour. [All right, so he knows where a few of the main buildings are, but he hasn't gotten the rest of the place down quite yet.]

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[ahappylie]

Mm...Not far from the house. I can come back and get you.

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[screwthegods]

[At some point, once Okita's away from his house, Homura makes sure to cross his path. It'll be the first time they've spoken after yet another awkward experiment, although from Homura's perspective, this one has been less jarring. Seeing Okita as a son is quite different than being in love with him, so perhaps this time it will be easier to reconnect with him. It helps that Okita seems to be in a particularly good move, likely due to the arrival of a certain New Feather.]

Okita. How are you doing this afternoon? [He grins a bit at the bird, remembering Tammy quite well.] I hope you have a firm hold on her today.

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[ahappylie]

[When Homura steps into the path, Okita pauses slightly. It's easier to see him again in a way, but also a bit harder. After all, this is the man that Ayumu spent over a week thinking was her husband. And he spent the time thinking he was his father.

His father...who died because of him. But it isn't Homura's fault and it isn't like he knows. Okita was very careful not to tell anyone about his dreams.]

Hello, Homura-san. [The bird warks over his shoulder and Okita reaches up, petting her beak.] She's quite well behaved, I'll have you know. We're on a walk. Would you like to join us?

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[screwthegods]

[No, but Homura suspects. The dreams affected everyone, after all, down to their behavior. Even if Okita carefully kept the contents of those nightmares secret, that he too had been plagued by them is simply the natural assumption.]

Less so when I first met her. You had left Ayumu to catch the creature on her own.

[Which had been fortunate for Homura, in the end. But that isn't the point.]

If your company doesn't mind. You seem to have quite the parade going here.

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[ahappylie]

[He laughs at that memory, but Tammy seems confused, warking and nudging Okita for another handful of food.]

It was a good day, I think. For everyone.

[Pulling a few more greens out of the bag at his side, Okita holds them up to encourage her to keep walking.]

Oh, I don't think they mind at all. It's good to see you again.