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[flowlikewater]

[ The video feed opens with a very closed in camera angle of Genji in his full cyborg armor attire. It's impossible to tell what his expression is and it's very much the point. His back and shoulders seem awkwardly stiff, like he forgot how to seem casual all of a sudden. ]

I have... a question. What is the usual protocol when someone here discovers they may be developing an 'ability'— [ Finger quotes and all. ] —that they did not have before? Because—

[ Genji’s words are cut short abruptly by a shriek that could only belong to his darling roommate. Then hurried steps across hardwood floors can be heard before the phone is seized from Genji’s hands and into view comes Hana, who looks a bit red-nosed and glassy-eyed. Her brows are furrowed as she peers into the camera, frown pulling at her lips. ]

We. Need. Help!

[ Then the view switches to the phone’s outer camera, which reveals that their surroundings - their apartment - is just crawling with vines, leaves, flowers, everything. In the center of this view is Hana’s neon-lit, super souped up gaming rig, which the plants are slowly creeping onto. ]

Genji has plant magic now and— eh-chyi [ that’s a sneeze, apparently ] I’m dying. They’re attacking me!

[ It's obvious now why Genji was so visibly awkward. He clears his throat, it sounding like static through his helmet modulation. ]

It is not quite as... urgent, but. Any advice or assistance would be appreciated. [ He picks off a little plant seedling that was growing in the crevices of his armor. ] And maybe any recommendations for good allergy medicine as well...?

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( VIDEO ) un: strawberrysamurai

[naturallywavy]

_{[ The most serious expression. He's taking this very seriously. The most serious. ]}

You need to see King K*i, he can help you with training and mastering your abilities.

_{[ Hana may see this situation as catastrophic, but Gintoki only sees their apartment covered in vines a job opportunity. We'll get into that in a just a second. ]}

[flowlikewater]

[ He replies after his conversation with Hana, helmet finally removed.

Oh... goodie, it's Gintoki-kun. ]

If you genuinely know of someone who can help me gain control of this, I'm all ears. If you're just going to make anime references like usual...

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[naturallywavy]

What? You think I'm wrong? Just because he's not here _{[ you know.. he's fictional ]} don't mean you can't train on your own. Some place secluded and away from... little girls who might be allergic.
_{[ who you calling a little girl, Gin. ]}

Who knows. Maybe there's someone here who is going through the same thing. You know, plant whisperers anonymous.
As far as the condition of your apartment, looks like you could use a maid..

[naturallywavy]

... or maybe someone a little more tougher than that.
_{[ LOOK AT THAT SHIT EATING GRIN. Pick him! He'll clean up your place! For a price! ]}

[flowlikewater]

[ Oh god, wipe that grin off your face please. Genji kind of tunes out the first part, although he does kind of have a good suggestion tucked away in there. ]

Getting away from the apartment could be a good idea...

[ He pauses and raises a brow, tilting his head. ]

...are you implying you want to clean my house, Gintoki-kun?

[naturallywavy]

Odd Jobs Gin-Chan knows no limit. I'll help you out with whatever you need help with... along with the proper payment.
_{[ There's the fine print. ]}

Yeah, even you and your plant problems. I've seen much worse, believe it or not.
_{[ Remember when the Shinsengumi didn't clean their bathrooms for weeks? That was a disaster. ]}

[flowlikewater]

[ Dully. ] 'Odd Jobs Gin-chan'? Really?

[ But he sighs and rubs at the bridge of his nose. He doesn't really dislike Gintoki, just finds him very... eccentric. To put it nicely. But if he's really offering to help them out in the midst of this mini-crisis—; ]

That would be helpful though. And of course I would pay you for your trouble. [ He drops his hand, expression relaxing into a very tired looking one. ] I appreciate the offer.

[naturallywavy]

What? That's the name of my business back home, so it's the name of my business here.
_{[ Here is a little bit different than there. But it was the name of his business back home? Looks like you're dealing with a pro-entrepreneur. ]}

Anything else you need?
_{[ look at this guy... he's really wanting work! ]}

[flowlikewater]

[ Gintoki is definitely giving Genji a better impression now. People have to make a living, right? ]

I can't think of anything right off hand. Unless you're also a doctor and can help Hana with her allergies.

[naturallywavy]

I'm touched you have that much faith in me already to think for the slight second that I'm a doctor.
_{[ He's not smiling, but his voice sounds more friendly at least. ]}

I'll be over in a second to deal with the main problem here.
_{[ it's you, Genji. You're the main problem. That's what he doesn't say. ]}

[flowlikewater]

I am past the point of being surprised by anything that happens here, friend.

[ Yes, he called you 'friend.' Look what these plants have done to him... and the power of friendship.

He huffs a little. ]

I will prepare myself then.

( VIDEO > ACTION. )

[naturallywavy]

<sub>[ Ah yes, there it is. Gintoki has reached the friend zone. A dangerous place for them both to be.. especially him who doesn't like to admit stuff like that. He doesn't say anything else to Genji's response other then ask for locations to their apartment and arrives in no time. He has no gardening tools with him-- but his yukata is worn around his waist and held up with his sash to give him more mobility. There are a pair of gardening gloves on him at least and a charming sun hat. Adorable.

He pounds his fist on the apartment door. He wants to talk to him first to be given direction. He assumes the vines have reached outside too, but maybe Genji wants him to help inside first. When Genji answers the door, he lifts a hand in greeting. ]</sub>

You called?

[flowlikewater]

[ Genji doesn't think much of it, really. They banter but he's never felt it was antagonistic... at least on his end. Well, after their first interaction anyway.

He gives Gintoki their address and by the time he arrives he's still in the power dampening handcuffs Cisco brought him. He figures it'd be best to keep them on until his own personal jungle has been dealt with.

He manages to open the door and blinks at Gintoki. ]

Indeed. I like the hat. [ He gestures with his bound hands. ] Come in, then. It's all stopped growing finally.

[bunnyhopped]

[ But Gintoki she is d y i n g. ]

What the heck is King K*i? Is that some old school movie?

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[naturallywavy]

_{[ Kids these days... they don't know the classics. ]}

Oi, It don't surprise me you don't understand my references if you're living with him. You didn't tell me that when you went to get your dog.

[naturallywavy]

_{[ his voice drops a little: ]}

Speaking of.. you, uh, adopted her, right?
_{[ look at this big fucking softie... ]}

[bunnyhopped]

[ Hana just levels an unimpressed look at him as she shifts her own phone's camera over to give him a view of Pacchan, who's just casually napping on the couch while his humans panic (one more than the other). ]

Yeah, I did, and we're very happy together thank you.

What's your beef with Genji?

[naturallywavy]

_{[ It's a cute dog. He'd like to pet it but he doesn't make it obvious. Katsura would probably react differently to seeing such a good animal. ]}

Nothing.
What's his beef with me?

_{[ I mean, he's not wrong. There really isn't any beef.. he just got mad at him on the ice rink once and after since then he found it amusing to harass him. ]}

[bunnyhopped]

[ Plainly, ]

I dunno, he's never even mentioned you.

[naturallywavy]

_{[ what the fuck that upsets him somehow.. ]}

Yeah? Not even in a pain-in-the-ass kind of way?

[bunnyhopped]

Nope.

[ is she telling the truth?? We just don't know! ]

[naturallywavy]

I mean.. that's fine. I don't really nag about him either back home myself.
_{[ He doesn't. Well, he doesn't all the time. He has before though. RIP Zura who has to hear it all. ]}

[bunnyhopped]

Yeah, I mean, wouldn't it be weird if you guys just talked about each other behind each other's backs? Who does that?

[naturallywavy]

Not me! I'm too old for that!
_{[ Genji is a bit older than Gintoki, too. Still, he looks miffed. ]}

[bunnyhopped]

That's right! Aren't you, like, forty?

[ forty isn't even that old Hana stop being a little shit ]