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saturday evening
[ So after an interesting run-in with Rhys, Jack is heading back to... His room, he guesses. He honestly isn't 100% set on just where he's going, because so long as it was from away from that batshit crazy asshole? Way better.
After all, the sign of that is quite physical at the moment. He has a towel pressed up to his face gingerly, and it's stained with some blood, though the blood flow has largely slowed from his broken nose. And, you know, he's also not wearing a shirt, because he was going to shower, but then someone went yandere. Rude.
He decides that he'll at least wait until it stops bleeding before heading back to the room and potentially having to deal with some weird questions, so he's more or less hanging out in the atrium, bleeding and shirtless. This is definitely not the kind of impression that Jack likes to go for, and yet he's never so lucky.
When Sakyou appears, Jack stands up a bit straighter, almost defensively, but it's brief. Instead, he just raises a hand and tries to be as casual as possible. ]
Oh- Hey, Sakyou. 'Sup.
[ This, of course, is muffled through a towel and through blood. He's the coolest. ]
After all, the sign of that is quite physical at the moment. He has a towel pressed up to his face gingerly, and it's stained with some blood, though the blood flow has largely slowed from his broken nose. And, you know, he's also not wearing a shirt, because he was going to shower, but then someone went yandere. Rude.
He decides that he'll at least wait until it stops bleeding before heading back to the room and potentially having to deal with some weird questions, so he's more or less hanging out in the atrium, bleeding and shirtless. This is definitely not the kind of impression that Jack likes to go for, and yet he's never so lucky.
When Sakyou appears, Jack stands up a bit straighter, almost defensively, but it's brief. Instead, he just raises a hand and tries to be as casual as possible. ]
Oh- Hey, Sakyou. 'Sup.
[ This, of course, is muffled through a towel and through blood. He's the coolest. ]
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—What happened to you?
[Yes hi hello, that too. BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY!!!
He'll even ditch his current task to deal with this, which is a big deal considering he's trying to trick Kei into the bathroom so he'll actually shower and not be stinky.]
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Though. Even so. He'd certainly rather the concern come from someone he didn't find attractive. He's supposed to always be cool in front of hot people? Ugh. ]
Yyyyyeah, got my nose broken! Uh, actually.
[ He sounds cheerful because he's trying to play this off, and he even laughs. ]
Turns out, that Rhys guy? Totally crazy! We date in the future maybe? I don't know. He's super bad at explaining things. Anyways, he lost it, punched me, broke my nose, yadda yadda, but I totally kicked his ass.
[ this is a lie, jack totally got creamed ]
Just. Y'know. Collateral damage!
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Rhys? I don't think I've met anyone with that name yet. [And what's that about dating? What?? Lost it, got into a fight, collateral damage, what??]
Having a person with that sort of temper around can't be any good... But more importantly, have you treated your nose yet? It looks like it's still bleeding.
[Just how fresh was this fight, good lord...]
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[ Jack laughs, but laughing actually kind of hurts, so he winces and cuts off quickly. He lowers his hand with the towel, then shrugs at the question. ]
Nope, totally haven't. Kind of just happened, so was waiting for the bleeding to stop before I headed back to my room. Figured it might be easier to explain why I was comin' back with a bloody towel when I wasn't actively bleeding anymore.
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[And then it'll bleed ALL OVER AGAIN, JACK!!]
Would you like me to set it for you? Unless you'd like to do it yourself...
[For some reason, he's getting the feeling that Jack probably isn't the type of person who'd go for that, though...]
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[ He half wonders why this elegant looking guy knows so much about broken noses, but he guesses looks can be deceiving. That Baronness had looked pretty elegant too, and yet she was a Vault Hunter, sooo. You can't judge a book by its cover, probably.
However, you can be slightly questionable about it, which is why he isn't super enthusiastic in his response. ]
You know how to do that? Like, safely?
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[BUT HE'S ALSO LIKE, YE OLDE AND HE GETS INFECTED BECAUSE HE SEWS UP HIS ARMS WITH SEWING NEEDLES AND SAKE.]
Though even an experienced person wouldn't be able to set it without it being painful.
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I mean... Yeah, that's what doctors for, but I dunno, I'm just used to the stuff you jab into your arms? Ughhhh, that's so much easier.
[ yay for video game mechanics...
Jack groans in frustration and crosses his arms, but he's still looking reluctant. ]
Scale of one to ten here, how much does this hurt? [ Quickly: ] Nnnnot that I care. Just, you know. Curious.
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[He's. He's literally just thinking of sewing needles. That's not easier at all, easier compared to what?!
But anyway, since this guy is also used to stitches, clearly he'll be able to deal with the pain!]
On a scale like that? Mm... I would say perhaps a four or five? It's sharp, but the intensity doesn't linger long. It'll most likely be a throbbing pain for a while after, though.
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[ A four or a five doesn't sound terrible, at least, so though Jack looks a little reluctant, he still nods in agreement all the same. ]
Ehhhh, okay. I mean- I mean, I can deal with that for the sake of not ruining my fantastic profile, right?
[ #aesthetic ]
[ Jack drops the towel from his face completely, then sniffs with a wince. Right, bad idea, we're trying to fix that. He shakes his head instead. ]
All right, so.... What do you need me to do here?
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It would be better for the shape of your nose to fix it sooner rather than later, yes.
[Said with a lightly teasing tone... But he'll reach forward first, indicating the towel.]
Tilt your head slightly downward so the blood won't flow down your throat. You may want to hold the towel directly below it, as well. I'll be in front of you to readjust it, but please refrain from pulling your head away or moving forward until it's set.
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[ He's teasing in return, but he bows his head forward obediently. He feels a little bit of hesitation with the towel being held below him like he's about to catch something falling out of his skull, but, nah. It'll be fine. Totally fine. So he glances up to Sakyou with a smile once he's more or less ready. ]
'Kay, ready when you are, buddy.
[ I'm giving you this pure smile before Betrayal ]
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That said, when Jack bows his head forward, Sakyou will crouch down so he's at a much shorter level so he can see Jack's nose properly. Wouldn't want to align it and make it crooked on the other side or something... The he raises his hands, briefly resting his fingers on the inner sides of Jack's cheekbones, closest to his nose. This part is gentle, at least... He even has the soothing nurse voice!]
Alright. I'll count to three, and when I hit three, please be careful not to bite your tongue. [What.] Ready? One... two-- three.
[And then he beefarms it.
(On the plus side, exerting that much strength means he only has to adjust it once before it's back into place...)]
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Because at "bite your tongue," Jack murmurs out a-- ]
Wait, what?
[ That expression of confusion is open and almost comically innocent, as if Jack has just realized what he's gotten himself into. But it's too late, because the bee farms follow before he can consider reconsidering.
It's sharp, as Sakyou had said, but it sends a shooting sensation of pain down Jack's spine as he straightens all at once. It's as immediate as getting kicked in the gut (not that this has ever happened to him before, nope), and despite himself, Jack yelps cry of half-surprise, half-pain. ]
Ow, ow, ow, shit, holy shit—
[ As soon as Sakyou releases his nose, Jack's hands are quick to come up and cradle it, though at least it's with the towel to catch whatever bleeding may have started up again. He bows forward, and more as a reflexive response than anything, there are tears pricking at the corners of his eyes. ]
Ohhhh my god you are-- You are way stronger than you look, what the fuck.
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[insert that angel beats I LOOK THINNER WITH MY CLOTHES ON meme.
EITHER WAY Jack did a good job not freaking out, breaking his nose worse by jerking away or getting blood anywhere, so this is a total success as far as he's concerned. He'll stay crouched down where he is for a little longer just to make sure Jack doesn't pass out, though... Just in case.]
Keep your head tilted down for a little longer, but I suggest that we move to the washing room so that you can put cold water on your nose. The initial pain doesn't last very long, but you'll likely be dealing with bruising pains.
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[ Jack knows what a ronin is enough to make snappy, but also weirdly not fitting to his time period pop culture references, and that train isn't stopping. He doesn't want to touch his nose, lest that make it hurt more, but it's also really tempting to do so. This is a terrible conflict to have... ]
Yea- yeah, let's, let's totally do that. Ow, Jesus.
[ He waves his hand vaguely, but he realizes: ]
Ugh. No-- No, wait, Rhys is probably still there. Goddammit! I hate this guy!
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Ah... Well, we could get some water from the kitchen, then? [It might not be as sanitary but WHATEVER, CLOSE ENOUGH.] I understand not wanting to return to the washroom, but you do need to cool your nose as quickly as possible. It'll swell less that way, too.
[Speaking of, he'll just take a careful peek right about now to make sure it's looking... well. About as okay as a broken nose can look!?]
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Let's go with the, uh, kitchen... Just. You know. In case. [ Then quickly: ] Not that I am afraid of this guy? Like, I'll kick his ass! But. He's weird. He'll make it weird? Ughhh he almost cried, that is so weird.
[ He groans out a long note of expressing how weird this is, but without waiting for confirmation, he'll start to walk towards the kitchen. ]
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You said something about being together at some point, didn't you? [Unless that was crazy talk from some crazy dude but hey, who knows. If demons and possessed swords are real, why not time travel!] Perhaps he's just overwhelmed by all of this. ...Though it doesn't excuse breaking your nose.
[Rude, honestly.
Once he gets to the kitchen, he'll move over to the sink and hold his hand out for Jack's nastyass bloody towel.]
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[ Jack nods, though it does come with a sigh. ]
Yeah-- Yeah, still trying to figure that one out. I'm kinda inclined to believe that you're right, but on the other hand, he did like half-assedly brag about some messed up shit. Eh, but, even so, not convinced that it was even true.
[ jack will indeed find out later that it was 100% lies so thanks rhys
He hesitates when Sakyou offers, but he does give him the towel. The hesitation is mostly just because that's surprisingly cool of him. Jack probably wouldn't handle other peoples' gross blood towels... ]
Whatever, he's from the future or something, apparently. It's weird. Super weird. If a dude from the future came and told you "hey, in a few years, you're going to be a huge asshole," how would you take that? Like... Now I'm overwhelmed, Jesus.
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To be honest, in any other situation, I wouldn't give it a second thought because it sounds exactly like the ramblings of someone who's entirely mad.
[Like, no offense Rhys. But also, offense. Then again, after someone refused to believe him about where he came from, he can understand why disbelief would be frustrating.]
What do you intend to do? In close quarters like this, I doubt you can ignore him... And even though I have a little medical knowledge, I'd rather not continue to use it on you if the two of you keep having such rocky meetings.