ic; there's so many wars we fought, there's so many things we're not

[kazutake]

[ pictured: every amagiri ever while babysitting

also obviously demon lifespans are not enough to make it all the way from sengoku to shinsengumi times, but in this case we're just conveniently pretending they are for musebox shenanigans.. sshhh. ]

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[kazutake]

[ Managing to do this to an Amagiri is pretty amazing.. maybe it's something only Amagiris among each other are truly capable of. And maybe even Kazutake didn't see a reaction this strong coming.. sure, his grandson is serious, but this is a little too much, isn't it..

He tries to keep the mood light the best he can though, even if it sounds like the other is choking. (There, there...) ]

Yes.

[ He's not going to budge on this though. Unless Amagiri has suddenly developed some hate of marriage, then he's going to be a little sad, but he won't push him.. ]

Do not misunderstand. You are very dedicated to the clan, and I doubt they could have gotten a more serious and responsible head.

[ Even moreso than him - although Kazutake was a pretty rad clan head himself. ]

But even so.. you should think of yourself too, if not just once in a while. You have a right to be happy as well. Do not reduce yourself to a single link in a chain, rather than your own person.

[constraining]

[Look, he's a very dutiful and impressionable grandson, you can't just spring something like that on him!!

But...admittedly, it's a sweet request. In a way, it's something he hadn't dared consider while mired in all of this debt and duty. Still... it's a nice thought, isn't it?

He has the right to be happy as well.

Slowly, Amagiri takes a slow breath, and then he smiles, though his head is ducked still, if only to hide how it's a little...sad. Kazutake tries so hard on his behalf, and sometimes he wishes that there were a way to convince him completely that he's content with his lot in life. Happy, no. It's not good enough to be happy. But it is enough, and he doesn't want his grandfather to struggle so much with the consequences he could have never seen coming.

But perhaps doing just this in the far future would be enough to convince him.]

Then...someday, I will do so. When this duty is done, and we are able as a clan to move on, I will start a family. [tiny Amagiri children........... no that's too perfect to contemplate

and then he properly looks up at Kazutake, smile more proper.]

I will request in turn that you are present when the time comes to see my fulfillment of this promise.

[kazutake]

[ That's all the answer he needs.

He doesn't need it to happen right now. Kazutake, more than probably any of the other demons currently around aside from Amagiri himself, understands what it's like. It's a heavy duty, but one they stick to, since.. it's just the way they are. It's how they were raised. Kazutake also didn't think of settling down until he tried his best to provide his family with the best possible circumstances he could create for a bunch of hobos.

It didn't work out too well, but.. he did try. So knowing that Amagiri will be able to do the same in the future.. that's enough for him. ]

I do hope so.

[ It's why it comes with a small chuckle. ]

I would not wish to be denied a chance to see my great-grandchildren. [ Because grampa sure loves babies.. and he wants to meet Amagiri's cute waifu too, by that time..!! This is the stuff Kazutake lives for, okay, that's totally worth practically 300 years of putting up with Shin for. ]

[constraining]

[Grampa sure does love babies........ and cute waifus. And flustering Amagiri, wow. Amagiri coughs quietly at that, under his breath, attempting to clear his throat and not be as embarrassed as he 100% is.

Ahem. Ahem.]

...Yes. Then it is a deal.

[He'll have a family of cute tiny babies and Kazutake can grandpa them and be adorable.]

It will be good that you have another target for your doting.

[he's too embarrassed!! also probably teasing in this instance.]

[kazutake]

[ At least he seems to be taking the teasing with a laugh.. a slightly embarrassed laugh in turn, but it's a good-natured laugh all the same. ]

Is it that much over the top..?

[ Because Amagiri isn't one to complain, at all. Or even teasing like this is pretty rare, so Kazutake figures it must've been pretty obvious that he's just having trouble moving on from the fact that his cute baby descendants aren't babies anymore. Like a true old man and all. ]

It is just.. it only feels like a few years ago that you were still that small, too. [ Kazutake, no, you're exactly doing what you're not supposed to do right away again!! Can't turn off the embarrassing family man part of this demon, apparently.. Can't take it out of him.. ]

[constraining]

[GRANDPA....... GRANDPA.

But honestly? Amagiri doesn't mind. He may have teased back a little bit, but if he's got to seriously explain it, it would be that it's a warm feeling that Kazutake would dote on him this much. Kazutake sees him, the demon that he is, for all that he is. He sees his faults and his successes, and he still treasures him to the extent that they can have conversations like this...

To Amagiri, that is something priceless.

This is why family is so important, why it must be protected. Because family will always stay beside you--always. So he ducks his head, smiling faintly, but his voice is serious.]

Your care and love throughout the years has made me in part into the demon I am today. I am grateful to you, for today as all days, and for everything you have given me.

[doting included

even if it's embarrassing.]

[kazutake]

[ He has such a kind grandson, to accept all his stupid doting so easily.. but that's probably just what the Amagiri are like, honestly. Behind everyone else's backs they're actually adorable and deserve so much more than this demon world is giving them.

And even if he said he would have minded it, well.. it still wouldn't have hurt Kazutake. He's pretty sure he's incapable of experiencing negative emotions as long as the other can smile like that, honestly. It means that there is still hope for a better future. ]

And I am grateful for everything you give in return, both to myself and to the clan.

[ How could he not be? Amagiri is - if at all possible - even more dedicated to this whole thing than Kazutake is. He wishes he could have given his grandson a slightly better and easier life, but alas.. ]

No matter what might change.. the world, humans, even demons.. I shall be here. Even when my time comes, I shall still be watching over you, as all my ancestors before me have done the same for me. Your family shall always be there for you, even at moments when you might not notice it. [ So think of that if Kazama tries being a jackass again, okay.. ]

[constraining]

[In a way, it really is a breathtakingly kind thing to say. It's something he will think about the next time Kazama is being a dick, that's for sure..... and honestly? That will be enough. To know that his family is always with him, supporting him... and that Kazutake, like his ancestors, will be watching over him, provides him with an unbelievable amount of comfort.

Amagiris livin' the family life.]

You have my thanks. [For everything, really.....] As that is the case, I am certain I must succeed in all of my endeavors.

[since how embarrassing would it be if he failed!!! with Kazutake watching!!! But, more sincerely (and with more dokis)--]

My family will give me strength.