ic; you know you've gotta help me out

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janked off the autumn meme, prompt: I just raked that - Yes, it's lawncare time. You've been ordered to clean up your yard and make nice efficient piles. Or maybe you're strolling down the street and you happen to see a nice pile just begging you to jump in. Or push your friend. Or maybe someone's dog or cat is hiding in one and is ready to jump out and scare the crap out of you. Only one way to find out.

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you're too kind to me ;;; also uses a really painful icon since my icons are messed up anyway here..

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[ At least he appreciates that Sano isn't just bailing on him here.. but then again, he's the one who made things hard for Heisuke just now to begin with, so it sort of evens each other out. Still, it could be worse, which is why Heisuke's not grumbling a whole lot from his position in the piles of leaves. ]

Just gimme a little bit longer.. [ Spoken like a true kid whose mom is calling him out of bed but who doesn't want to go yet. It did take quite some effort to try and keep up with his huge disadvantage just now - and knowing the Shinsengumi, Heisuke's probably already had a reason to be running around all morning before this too - so he just wants to take a break for a little bit while he's lying here anyway. He doubts Sano will mind, anyway, at least he's not as strict as Hijikata..

Heisuke lets out a sigh, closing his eyes for a moment. Don't let him fall asleep like this, okay, it'll be embarrassing if someone finds him like that (although probably not very surprising). ]

.. Hey, Sano-san. Thanks for not running away. [ Which means "thanks for not being a dick" more than anything, but hey.. he knows it happens sometimes, okay. Actually, it happens a lot. He semi-sleepily (or at least lazily) mumbles on. ] I might've had to cling to your leg to keep you from leaving me with this otherwise.

;^; sob

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[ He has no intention of going anywhere, instead easing himself back so that he's a bit more comfortable and drawing his arms up behind his head. Heisuke can take a breather for now -they've got a lot of work ahead of them, after all. Besides, he did just run the poor guy ragged, so it's only fair to let him catch his breath. ]

I considered it... [ Though the fact that he's here now instead of off somewhere else while Heisuke sweeps the leaves says what happened with that consideration. ] ...but trying to shake you off seemed like more work than sweeping leaves so I figured I'd stick around.

[ The mumbling, though, has his attention and he props himself up on his elbows to eye him warily. ]

Oi! Don't you go falling asleep on me or I'm burying you in leaves and leaving you for Hijikata-san to find!

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Huh?!

[ There's nothing that would get him to open his eyes more quickly, really.. Heisuke ends up wildly flailing in the leaves for a moment until he starts at Sano, eyes wide in sheer horror. ]

No way-- you wouldn't do that..! [ Not specifically that he thinks Sano wouldn't do it, but more that you can't do that, okay. That's inhumane. ]

I don't care if you survived gutting yourself, that doesn't mean you should force it on other people!

[ Because Hijikata will totally order him to stab himself if he's found sleeping in a pile of leaves, okay. Or that's what it always feels like, anyway, whenever Hijikata starts glaring.. ]

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[ That reaction earns a hearty laugh, because really Heisuke, would he do that to you? Or more to the point, would he do that to you then let you have to carry it out? ]

Hey, there's a trick to surviving it, and it's a trade secret, but if you ask nicely, I might be willing to share it.

[ But like all good things, even the joking must come to an end. The threat of Hijikata is a very real one, even if he doubts the guy would actually make them kill themselves over a few billion leaves, and so he pushes himself back to his feet and extends a hand to his little buddy. ]

Then how about we get this place cleaned up so that we're not stuck spending all day out here, because I don't know about you, but it's a little chilly for my taste.

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[ As if there's a trick to it, he's not that stupid, okay!! He's heard the jokes plenty of times from Shinpachi about how Sano just didn't stick it far in enough, and Heisuke's pretty sure that's just the cause rather than any special technique. But he won't say it and risk flying across the courtyard just this once. It just earns Sano a sceptical look for a moment before it fades away as Heisuke grabs his hand and lets him help him up. ]

Maybe you should cover up a little more than, Sano-san! Both you and Shinpattsu-san, really.. [ Says the guy who doesn't even know where elbow and knee protectors are supposed to go. ]

But I guess we really should hurry or we're gonna be stuck here even during dinner.. I don't wanna miss out on the food because of this!

[ See, he's even picking up his broom again. He's being good! ]

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[ Hey, he never said it was a good trick! But saying nothing is probably wise, especially given that if he can send someone flying with a punch, imagine what he could do if he was just trying to throw someone. Clear sailing all the way. ]

Shinpachi makes people cold just by looking at him. [ No comment about his own state of dress though. ]

Watch Chizuru hold the meal for us, and then we'll have to contend with Shinpachi wanting to eat us for making him wait! [ But back to the task at hand, because Heisuke's right. He really doesn't want to be denied food due to not having chores done. ] Do we break it into smaller parts and tackle it in bits or each take a side and work toward the middle?

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[ There goes Heisuke, over the wall..

But there's a small sceptical glance in Sano's direction after those words. Sure, he doesn't want to deal with Shinpachi either - when that guy wants to eat food and has to wait, he never shuts up about it later if you make him wait - but he also doesn't want to deal with Sano trying to outsmart him and making him do the most work here again. It's tough when your friends are two heads taller than you, okay. It's tough and no one understands. ]

I'm not so sure if I trust you again with the sides thing, Sano-san.. [ Yup, even his tone is sceptical. ] Should we just go with the smaller parts? You won't try to cheat me with that one, right?

[ Exactly how many people would admit it that they're about to cheat someone, Heisuke? ]