Hayate - Camp Ground

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Hayate absently walked along the bank of a sparkling clear river, kicking a stone into the water before pushing his hands deeper into the pockets of his blue jeans. Leafunia surrounded him on every side and eased his mood out of the dark brooding state he'd been in since the previous night. Rolling up the long sleeves of his soft grey shirt, he

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Kei had simply followed the river back to where their campsite was a little ways off, halfway in the shade of some of the larger trees that extended their branches out of the forest nigh unto the riverbank. There was simply no way he could get lost, yet... This didn't look like the same campsite he'd left this morning

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Hayate jerked up and smacked his head into the side of the tent when Kei tapped him on the shoulder. Realizing who it was, he relaxed and nodded his head slowly. "Someone had to sort out the mess this camp was left in. Help away, Kei. We'll get more done together than either of us could alone

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Kei watched in satisfaction as the newly-made blaze crackled merrily in its little nest. When he was sure the fire was strong enough not to spontaneously go out, he rose and spotted the sodas Hayate had set out. Realizing that he was thirsty from all the walking he'd done, first after Shin's hat and then with Sasame through the forest, Kei leaned over and grabbed one.

"Ahh," he sighed blissfully after a long, cold draught with golden head tipped back, grinning at Hayate. "I believe the kids packed themselves sandwiches--but from I figured we would need something a little more substantial, especially considering the way they're running around."

After a bit of a search, he produced two cans of cream of mushroom soup from his own bundles, holding them up triumphantly. Following that came pot, ladle and a small metal grill with legs to heat the soup over the fire with. Although Kei was not a camping guru in the least, one could never accuse him of being unprepared for anything.

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Hayate moved over to the cooler and scooped up his own soda. Popping it open and taking a long sip, he pressed the cold metal of the can against his forehead. A wave of relief from the warmth of the day washed through him. Dark, blue-black hair rustled and shone when he turned to face Kei. Watching the blonde pull out everything except the kitchen sink, Hayate couldn't suppress a twitch of amusement.

"You're going to cook?" he asked blandly. Hayate couldn't quite resist adding, "Real food

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Placing the grille over the fire, Kei shook an admonishing finger at Hayate. "Of course, real food. Or would you like us to simply survive the whole day and night on sandwiches, junk food and marshmallows?"

He set the pot on the grille and opened the two cans of soup, pouring them one after the other into the container. Carefully setting aside the cans to wash in the river later, he stirred the soup gently with the ladle and made sure it was centered over the flames, before standing and seeing Hayate inspecting the campsite.

The Knight of Light had to smirk at the question about the tents; somebody had to notice sooner or later. And really, who would be surprised that he had been plotting something, yet again?

"I think Sasame and Takako may be joining us, tonight," he replied, just as casually, but his eyes were sharp under flaxen waves. "I trust you won't mind, Hayate?"

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"Leife save me from surviving that long on sugar alone," Hayate grumbled crossly. Watching Kei making the soup, he heard his stomach growl and couldn't remember the last time he'd ate on this day. Shrugging and surveying the camp, he judged it orderly enough to pass. The rest of the Knights would return and it would end up in a state of disarray once more.

Still, it looked much better, he thought with a hint of pride and satisfaction.

At the mention of Takako and Sasame, Hayate went completely still. Tensing all over and feelig his hands gripping his jeans hard enough to rip the fabric, he spoke quietly with just the right casual note. His expression remained neutral and cool. What did Kei expect him to do, toss flowers around and rejoice? "I'm sure the kids will be thrilled to see them."

Grabbing up an outdoor coffee/tea pot someone had thought to bring along, Hayate started out of the camp. "I'll go get water to boil for tea."

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From his vantage point by the fireside, Kei saw Hayate freeze, schooling his features into some semblance of calm. However, the fact that Hayate's hands were balled into fists so tight his knuckles were white didn't go unnoticed, either.

"As a matter of fact, they were," Kei responded, keeping up the pretense of nonchalance as he bent to stir the soup. Then, in a voice that was soft but carrying as Hayate turned to leave, "I am not asking you to forgive him right now, Hayate... But it will not solve anything if you attempt to run away from the issue."

Part of the RP, done in AIM

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Hayate went down to the river and took his own sweet time about filling the pot with water. Drifting back up to the campsite, he hung it over the fire to boil. He gave Kei a hard look and shrugged. He wasn't running so much as strategically withdrawing.

Okay, so it sounded too much like running to suit him. Sasame...Takako...Why now?"We haven't said three words since Himeno healed us all. Takako...the same

Re: Part of the RP, done in AIM

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"If I can't be nice, I'll take a nice long wall until I can," Hayate replied instead of telling Kei he was welcome. He glanced to the treeline once more and wondered where the rest of their camping party was. The kids and babysitters should have been here already. Unless they got sidetracked which was entirely possible considering the youngsters tendency to create games and run rampant.

When Kei came over to invade his personal bubble, Hayate glared at him but didn't inch away. He was fairly certain Kei was going to make a point, one way or another. Listening and downing the rest of his soda fast enough to fill fizz burning down the back of his throat, Hayate crushed the can and tossed it in the general direction of the small trash bag they'd brought along. "I know, Kei. Sasame deserted the Knighthood." He left all of us behind and everything he vowed. Every last thing.

Taking a slow breath, he met Kei's gaze, "When the time comes, we'll all work together. My vows and duties as a Leafe Knight will not be forgotten."