Log Title: Suki Desu
Location: Arashikage-jo
Date: June 18, 2023 at 2:45 AM Tokyo time
TP: Kintsukuroi TP
Summary: Edwin phones Tomas, waking up the new Young Master on the day of remembrance for Storm Shadow.
As logged by Storm Shadow
(Radio) Lifeline sends Tomas a radio transmission, '*phone rings*'
(Radio) Tomas transmits, "*it rings a few times before a sleep-rough voice answers* Moshi moshi?" to Lifeline.
(Radio) Lifeline sends Tomas a radio transmission, 'Good afternoon, it's Edwin. You are allowed to be cranky, I have no business calling except to hear you.'
GAME: Tomas PASSES an INTELLIGENCE roll of Average difficulty.
(Radio) Tomas transmits, "Ohh.. Edwin? *voice settling to a sleepy, pleased tone* S'alright. Was thinkin' about you." to Lifeline.
(Radio) Lifeline sends Tomas a radio transmission, 'You were? And may I ask what you were thinking, hm?'
GAME: Tomas PASSES an INTELLIGENCE roll of Average difficulty.
(Radio) Tomas transmits, "*chuckles* If my friend was doing well. If my friend'd like to have dinner next week. After the mourning is over." to Lifeline.
(Radio) Lifeline sends Tomas a radio transmission, 'I think that would be lovely, and I accept your offer. I'm doing especially well right now, because I know you've returned safely.'
(Radio) Tomas transmits, "Hmmm? Still got to fly back tomorrow after th' ceremony here at the castle. Going.. to be a long day." to Lifeline.
(Radio) Tomas transmits, "Have t' get up soon to start here with a bath an a shave." to Lifeline.
(Radio) Lifeline sends Tomas a radio transmission, 'Oh, my word, they enjoy keeping you in an international sardine can, don't they? Oh really...hm, okay. How soon is soon?'
(Radio) Tomas transmits, "heh Fly back today. Long day.. Hmmm... about an hour or so. have t' go through purification and meditation. An' visit th' cemetery to pay respects to those that went before. Akiko." to Lifeline.
(Radio) Lifeline sends Tomas a radio transmission, 'Of course. But...you must know that if it *was* possible, that I would stop in to see you before you have to get on that plane. I realize the ridiculousness of that thought.'
(Radio) Tomas transmits, "Oh? I.. would appreciate such a thing. Ridiculous or no, the thought is.. strengthening to know." to Lifeline.
(Radio) Lifeline sends Tomas a radio transmission, 'I do want to know... how you are holding up emotionally? You don't need to give me any specifics, I'm not info mining. All I really need to know, is... are you managing it okay, or if you feel like you might need an assist.'
GAME: Tomas FAILS a COURAGE roll of Extreme difficulty.
(Radio) Tomas transmits, "I.. am.. doing as.. I am expected to do. Outwardly. As is proper." to Lifeline.
(Radio) Lifeline sends Tomas a radio transmission, 'That's what I thought. *angry whisper* Those bastards.'
(Radio) Tomas transmits, "As the head of my family, there are obligations, Edwin. And my guests.. are stupid gaijin sometimes, not understanding why I must do what I am doing. Testing me these students have been. It is tiring, but it ends soon. And then.. I can mourn myself." to Lifeline.
(Radio) Lifeline sends Tomas a radio transmission, 'I understand. Sometimes the only way through a storm is to drive straight through it without stopping.'
(Radio) Tomas transmits, "*weary laugh* Indeed, indeed. Hearing a friendly voice is.." to Lifeline.
GAME: Tomas PASSES a COURAGE roll of Extreme difficulty.
(Radio) Tomas transmits, "Comforting." to Lifeline.
(Radio) Lifeline sends Tomas a radio transmission, 'And I want you to know that whenever you need to hear a friendly voice, I'm only as far as the other end of the cellphone, Tomas. and I mean anytime, I don't care if you wake me up. If I truly can't answer, you'll get the voicemail.'
(Radio) Tomas transmits, "You are a good man, Edwin. I.. am lucky to have met you. And to be counted as a friend and teacher both. And, perhaps, I look forward to seeing you again with far more vervor than I should." to Lifeline.
(Radio) Lifeline sends Tomas a radio transmission, 'The anticipation is... mutual, I assure you. Are you out of bed yet? You'd better be in there shaving.'
(Radio) Tomas transmits, "No.. no I'm not. I'm laying here staring at the ceiling, listening to the owls outside, the wind creaking the timbers, and the voice of a friend lending support. Were I shaving, you'd hear someone fussing at me as I'd be getting shaved. An entirely different experience." to Lifeline.
(Radio) Lifeline sends Tomas a radio transmission, '*chuckles* I see. Well, I'm going to be annoying until you get up, sir. Come on. You can do it.'
(Radio) Tomas transmits, "*grumbles* but it's cold out there and it is not under this blanket." to Lifeline.
(Radio) Lifeline sends Tomas a radio transmission, 'I know, but the sooner you do this, the sooner things can return to normal. The warm blankets... can come later. It isn't deprivation, it's anticipation.'
(Radio) Tomas transmits, "Hai. And I know there is fresh tea being made. And I know that there is much I must do before the ceremony here in a few hours. Shower, bath, shave, and more. I was enjoying my beard. *hrmph*" to Lifeline.
(Radio) Lifeline sends Tomas a radio transmission, 'If you end up missing it, you could always grow it back. By the way... send me a picture of the beard before you lose it, and I'll give an honest opinion on bringing it back. Fair?'
(Radio) Tomas transmits, "Let me.. alright getting up. It's not as cold as I thought it was. Let me at least comb my hair." to Lifeline.
(Radio) Lifeline sends Tomas a radio transmission, 'Yay, action! I have successfully motivated you.'
(Radio) Tomas transmits, "Yes yes. One point for Dr. Steen in motivating his teacher into not laying abed." to Lifeline.
(Radio) Lifeline sends Tomas a radio transmission, 'Did I detect a little bit of sarcasm there, Tomas? A little snark?'
(Radio) Tomas transmits, "*image*" to Lifeline.
(Radio) Tomas transmits, "*sound of water and a* Putting you on speaker phone, Edwin. Seems.. someone drew me a bath already." to Lifeline.
(Radio) Lifeline sends Tomas a radio transmission, 'Oh, my. What a nice picture. Yes, I think you should bring it back down the road. That is...really a nice picture. Very nice.'
(Radio) Tomas transmits, "Ahh.. *chuckle* I did not intend on teasing at your feelings, Edwin. I'm.. Thank you. For this call. I'm able to.. ease into my day. Verses the usual." to Lifeline.
(Radio) Lifeline sends Tomas a radio transmission, 'I will never complain about being in such a predicament, as you know I didn't even know what hit me the day that it happened. If I can help start your day our right, I'm honored to be able to assist.'
(Radio) Tomas transmits, "Say a goodbye to the beard. And if you think you hear me squeak, you're imagining things. *It sounds like he's no longer alone, foot steps, razor being stropped and more* Ah.. And I have to be quiet a few minutes lest I be cut." to Lifeline.
(Radio) Lifeline sends Tomas a radio transmission, 'Understood. I'll keep you company, then. You don't get a whole lot of privacy, do you? Always someone fussing.'
(Radio) Tomas transmits, "I do get.. hold on *water running* I do get privacy? But.. I suppose I'm just used to not being alone even when I am. When I am home. It is.. hmm.. I do get privacy, but on a day such as today? I would be unwise not to fall back on what support I can to insure that everything is handled properly. Hence being shaved. It.. allows me time to focus, self reflect, meditate." to Lifeline.
(Radio) Lifeline sends Tomas a radio transmission, 'I grew a mustache when I got out of high school and began training to become EMS school. It was an unfortunate facial hair decision. I mean, the only word for it was unfortunate.'
(Radio) Tomas transmits, "Well I showed you mine, it would only be fair for you to share yours." to Lifeline.
(Radio) Lifeline sends Tomas a radio transmission, 'Edwin shares a picture of him when he was no more than 20. He has a mustache, alright. And shoulder-length hair, styled in the way many 70's boys wore their hair.'
(Radio) Tomas transmits, "Well. *muffled laugh* That is.. a look. I do like the hair, looks.. ahem. well groomed." to Lifeline.
(Radio) Lifeline sends Tomas a radio transmission, '*bashfully* The 70's were a different time for fashion. That's just how every guy wore their hair back then. But that's why I'm always clean shaven. The results aren't bad, but they're absolutely not something that should be worn on guys named Edwin.'
(Radio) Tomas transmits, "*can be heard laughing softly* I rather like your name. The 70's, hmm? That was.. before my time." to Lifeline.
(Radio) Lifeline sends Tomas a radio transmission, 'I know I'm kind of a fossil. But there's a reason I don't quite look my age, I'm not sure if Sean told you.'
(Radio) Tomas transmits, "*tone sharpening slightly, an echo from the washroom he's in* You are -not- a fossil, Edwin! *grumbling*" to Lifeline.
(Radio) Lifeline sends Tomas a radio transmission, 'Do, um... do you know how old I am?'
(Radio) Tomas transmits, "No? At best some years older than I but not that many." to Lifeline.
(Radio) Lifeline sends Tomas a radio transmission, 'I turned 64 this year. But like I said, it's kind of a long, weird story, for another time perhaps. I don't want to leave you on a cliffhanger.'
(Radio) Tomas transmits, "Oh... really? Ed-win.. *Dragging the name out with a chuckle* Perhaps I should be even more flattered. Aaah.. A conversation for another time when I'm not getting stared at." to Lifeline.
(Radio) Lifeline sends Tomas a radio transmission, 'I can't blame them for staring.'
(Radio) Tomas transmits, "Ahem, well. arigato. *chuff-cough to settle his thoughts, more water swishing*" to Lifeline.
(Radio) Lifeline sends Tomas a radio transmission, 'Does your VIP squad ever give you a proper massage?'
GAME: Tomas PASSES an INTELLIGENCE roll of Immense difficulty.
GAME: Tomas PASSES a COURAGE roll of Immense difficulty.
(Radio) Tomas transmits, "*laughs* Why Ed-win, are you offering?" to Lifeline.
(Radio) Lifeline sends Tomas a radio transmission, 'Maybe? Maybe I'm just checking the temperature of the water before diving in too deep...'
GAME: Tomas PASSES an INTELLIGENCE roll of Immense difficulty.
GAME: Tomas PASSES a COURAGE roll of Immense difficulty.
(Radio) Tomas transmits, "Mmhmm." to Lifeline.
(Radio) Tomas transmits, "Again, I think.. something to explore further when I am not otherwise occupied and with company. Something I would like to discuss, yes. But after.. today." to Lifeline.
(Radio) Lifeline sends Tomas a radio transmission, 'Right, of course. I know you have your duties to attend first. It's...very difficult, not to rush things. But this is just making me want it ?- want it to... to happen, even more.'
(Radio) Tomas transmits, "Ahhh.. Yes. Thank you. For respecting my.. families beliefs and my own. I.. hmm.. Suki desu. Yes." to Lifeline.
(Radio) Lifeline sends Tomas a radio transmission, '*sighs* I feel the same way. And it's difficult to put into words, you know? It's something I don't have words for. But you know.'
(Radio) Tomas transmits, "It.. This is something best spoken of in person, Edwin. Face to face, where one can't hide emotions behind the electronic distance voice only provides. Suki desu, Edwin. And now.. it is time for me to get out of this bath, dress. And face a long day." to Lifeline.
(Radio) Lifeline sends Tomas a radio transmission, 'Have safe travels, Tomas. I'll see you soon, and we can discuss these. and other things at length,'