[color=#E34234][b]Takumi Minamoto - Familiar Faces[/b][/color]
[i]3rd Ward, Sakura Clinic[/i]
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If someone were to describe the reaction of the high-spirited 22-year old, they would only need one word: embarrassed. Possibly followed by the words "as fuck", if additional description was required to properly convey the tomato-redness that had come over Takumi. As far as public displays of affection went, this wasn't at all what he'd been expecting. Indeed, it was far too brazen for someone as maiden-like as him. Legs wrapped tightly around his waist, a woman's mouth on his neck, and most damning of all, the [i]noise[/i]. He would have actually been more comfortable if she had taken a bite out of his neck. At least [i]that[/i] was something he was trained to deal with. And Hana wasn't even the only one making odd noises; something between choking and sudden laughter blurted from his mouth in a staggered, half-restrained cadence. Truly, this was not a graceful situation. But on the brightside, he didn't fall over onto his back. So at least he had that going for him. Fortunately, his discomposure didn't last too long. He quickly returned to his senses after coming to terms with the overwhelming situation, and returned Hana's affections with a tight squeeze - in the hugging sense of the phrase, of course. 

[color=#E34234]"Ah, that's kind of a long one,"[/color] Takumi replied sheepishly, [color=#E34234]"And not really okay for a place like this."[/color] He did his best to gesture around the area with nods of his head. In doing so, his eyes met the quiet teen regarding him with her silent stare. As far as he could recall, the dark-haired girl was always quiet. As a result, he'd never gotten much else of a read from her. In his earlier days, this was a godsend. After mostly growing from his prejudices and trying to form connections, it was frustrating. But he could understand reticency, and couldn't hold such a trait against her. He raised his hand and gave a silent, good-natured wave. He wasn't much phased by her cold greeting, it seemed. [color=#E34234][i]'I suppose some things don't change,'[/i][/color] he thought as he saw the introvert retreat into the recesses of the clinic.

In contrast, the reaction from Asoka was a far cry from what he'd been expecting. He supposed that that was simply a natural turn of events, considering her relationship with their long-deceased caregiver. But what really got his attention was that first name. [color=#E34234][i]'So Itsunii's alive and kicking too, then,'[/i][/color] he noted. Based on his behavior, Takumi would've pegged his "older brother" as the "live-fast-die-hard"-type of ghoul. So it was a relief to know  that the CCG didn't turn him into a nice suitcase. [color=#E34234]"I don't see why not,"[/color] he agreed, [color=#E34234]"Nice to see you too, by the way."[/color] Like Asoka,  Takumi also wanted to get his hygeine on. He'd gone far too long without a proper shower and a period of rest. [color=#E34234][i]'...She's going to hurt someone like that,'[/i][/color] he thought, watching her swing her umbrella into the building. 

When Hana leaned in, Takumi prepared himself for another onslaught of strange noises and equally odd sensations. Fortunately, the excitable woman took the opportunity for a query that had the action justified by its sensitive nature. That said, it called to mind something he'd much rather not think about at the moment. Best to eliminate this line of thought as soon as possible. Before answering Hana's question, he did his best to flatten out the wrinkles in his clothes. Then he looked up to face her, now free from her grasp. [color=#E34234]"Coincidence, actually,"[/color] he responded with a careless shrug, [color=#E34234]"It's a funny story."[/color] He paused, thinking of how to sum his experience up properly. [color=#E34234]"I was drinking at the old house, saw some wet prints, realized it was getting late, caught the last train, chased a rumor or two... Now I'm here. The end."[/color] On second thought, that wasn't a very funny story. Oh well. [color=#E34234]"Now that that's said, I'm heading in too,"[/color] he continued, [color=#E34234]"Care to show the kids and me around, nee-chan? I think the one giving me the stink eye is itching to get some R and R."[/color]