Morning came, and Goujun awoke first, looking around as the sun came in the window of the small apartment. He sat up, and looked over at Doku, still sleeping soundly next to him. He smiles. For the first time in days, he can say that he feels fully relaxed. "Good morning to you...." he says quietly, not really trying to wake his new roommate.

Doku stirrs slightly, mumbling sleepily as he heads towards wakefulness, no work today, warm bed, warm body beside him in bed. Warm body? It's that realization that brings him fully awake, eyes opening and blinking before he remembers the events of the past day. "G'morning"

Goujun smiles at the other. "We can go shopping today." he announces. "I would like to get new clothes, and more food for us." he announces, then leans down close to Doku, and grins. "How did you sleep?" he asks looking Doku over with an amused grin.

Doku says, "Like a log" He yawns. "What about you? I hope I didn't snore too loud or anything" He runs a hand through his hair, already a mess from sleeping on it, his efforts just serve to make it even wilder.

Goujun smiles pleaseantly, still leaning close to Doku, "I don't recall being disturbed by your snoring at all." he says, then slips out of the bed, and walks toward the bathroom to relieve himself, and wash up. "I will wash up quickly, can I borrow clothes for today?"

Doku says, "Sure thing, just look around in the dresser for something that fits well enough, I'll get a quick shower once you're through" He gets out of bed and starts taking off the blankets, folding them up to return to the closet.

Goujun nods, and disappears into the bathroom. There is a flush, running of water, and he emerges a few moments later. He comes out humming a soft tune, and then goes to the dresser, delicately looking through the clothing he finds there, looking for something that will fit, and suit his tastes.

Doku gets the futon back into couch mode, and the bedding put away before dissapearing into the bathroom and turning on the shower. It doesn't take him very long to soap up and wash his hair, wrapping one towel around his waist as he uses another to dry his hair.

Goujun is sitting near the window looking out at the world below with the curiosity of a child going to an amusement park. He is wearing a black tshirt, and a pair of Doku's jeans that don't fit him too badly. He looks strange in such Western clothing. But not bad. "I am ready," he says with a smile.

Doku walks over to the dresser, towel riding low on his hips. "Just let me get dressed, then we can go." He changes with a minimum of modesty, just keeping his back to the other man as he dresses. A short sleeved white shirt and khaki pants that he belts on, and he's ready to go.

Goujun did his best to not openly gawk at the other Youkai as he changed, but the curiosity about him, about himself, overrode his manners a bit. When Doku is ready. Goujun stands and retrieves the bag of gold coins, presenting it to him. "Here, this is for you. I just need the simplest of things. I want you to manage the rest." he smiles.

Doku takes the bag "I'll manage it, but you're the one who found it" He starts out of the apartment "Besides, a lot of this is getting the stuff you need, don't hesitate to ask for anything"

Goujun nods and smiles at the other. He folds his hands behind his back, and walks along with the other, letting him lead the way to the shopping district. His pace is slightly slower than he would normally walk, his legs are still sore from his falling arrival.

Doku says, "Oh, I forgot to ask, how are you feeling today? Arm bothering you any?" He makes sure not to walk too fask, out of consideration for the other. Thankfully it's not too long a distance.

Goujun holds up his arm, looking at the wrapping on it Doku put on the night before. "I ache mostly, and of course, I still have no idea of who, or what I am, what I was before." he says, then goes quiet for a while. He looks at Doku with a curious expression a moment later. "Were you ever able to locate money before, like I did last night? Somehow, I just knew.... it was hidden there." he says, looking at Doku with a serene expression.

Doku says, "I probably should have reminded you to take some pain killers this morning." Doku grins. "And no, I've never been able to do anything like that, maybe you were some sort of treasure hunter before."

Goujun says, "Treasure hunter..." his eyes lighting up a bit at the thought. "That sounds like a fun sort of life..." he muses. He thinks on that for the duration of their walk to the stores, then upon their arrival, he stops for a moment, resting apparently. "I do not think I am made for long walks yet," he says with a scowl, then locates a chair to sit in for a moment.

Doku says, "Do you want anything to eat? We didn't have any breakfast" He looks around for a shop that might sell suitable food items. "I also better exchange this stuff for regular money, you want to rest while I go do that?" No need for them both to stand in line, and he's careful to keep the gold hidden for now, not that there's many that could beat him up for his money, but it's never a good idea to go about inviting trouble.

Goujun nods. "Yes, I am rather hungry," he says looking around, he is apparently at a sidewalk cafe of sorts, with many other shops in the vicinity. "I will wait here for you. Something warm to drink, and a pastry would be fine to start." he says with a smile, watching the other with an expression of admiration, and trust.

Doku says, "Sounds good to me, it shouldn't take too long" He heads towards the bank, getting ready to go through the hassle of line, talk with the teller, deposit the money, and get some of it in cash for spending now.

Goujun leans one elbow on the table, and his chin on that hand, then looks at the people and things passing by. Most do not look like him and Doku, but he is only noticed every now and then by those moving to and fro. Every now and then, a being ODDER looking than himself gives him reason to sit up and notice, but for the most part, it is humans walking around, going about their businees.

Doku finally returns, money in wallet, after the hassle of dealing with the bank. He takes the seat across from Goujun, glancing around for a menu. "Success"

Goujun applauds softly, as best he can with his sore arm, and just then, a waitress swishes by depositing two menus, two glasses of water and a chipper greeting and a a promise to return soon without missing a beat in her quickstep and the popping of her gum. Goujun laughs, clearly amused by all of this, then looks at the menu, and frowns slightly.

Doku chuckles as well at the waitress's actions, then glances over at Goujun. "Is something wrong?" He looks down at his own menu.

Goujun scrunches up his face as he reads over the menu, then tosses it to Doku, "None of that makes any sense to me, I will let you order," he says, exasperated. He does not detail whether his problem is he does not recognize the food, or cannot read the language on the menu

Doku glances over the menu. "You said some sort of pastry, how about a muffin? Apple cinnemon?" He waits for the waitress to return, ordering Giujun a muffi and scrambled eggs, a western style omelette and sausage for himself, smiling to the waitress as she takes up the menus.

Goujun looks at Doku and nods. "I trust you, I don't think you will order me anything you would not like to eat yourself." he smiles. He looks into Doku's eyes, almost as if studying him. After a moment, he speaks. "You have no horns like I do.... and your eyes... they are like the humans..." he comments, leaning his chin on his hand again.

"So, I don't, but then I don't know any other Youkai who have horns in their more human form. As for my eyes, sometimes youkai have slit pupils, sometimes they don't. Yours are quite unusual though. I've never met anyone quite like you." Privatly, he likes the look, the eyes are a bit odd, but it just serves to make the man more exotic , the black shirt only emphasizes the pure whiteness of his skin.

Goujun tilts his head slightly, watching the other. "I may look more Youkai, and you more like the humans, but I like how you look. It's quite.... pleasing.... You walk well in both worlds it would seem..." he says with a smile, and then a wink.

"I don't know about that, most people who knew about youkai would be quick to place me as one, but you're right, you do stand out a bit more. Though I think you'd be getting a lot of looks, even if you weren't unusually colored"

Goujun smiles, it's almost a blush that comes over his cheeks as he listens to Doku. "You said something about a Youkai form, and a more human form. Can you tell me more about that? How does that work?" he asks with a smile.

"Some legends say that Youkai came about when the gods mated with animals, but ehh, believe what you like. Youkai are either "higher" or "pure" youkai, or they're "lower" youkai. Lower youkai have an animal base which they can usually mate in and have kids as well, and are the most powerful in a mix of forms" He pauses, taking a sip of water as he thinks.

"Higher Youkai stay in their humanish form, so you're born humanish and stay that way, no matter what you're base is. I guess one could transform, but the humanish form is the one with the most power, so most never even learn to."

Goujun listens to the other, and nods. "I am not sure what form I am...." he ponders, again looking at Doku again. He thinks for a moment, then frowns. "I wonder if I can assume another form...." he grins, then leans back when the food and beverages arrive at the table.

"I wouldn't try it in any smallish space, most are pretty big." He grins happily at the arival of food, digging into the omelette with enthusiasm.

Goujun nods, and sets to eating his breakfast as well, he is famished. He soon makes quick work of his muffin, then his tea as well.

"How is it?" He does remember to swallow and not talk with his mouth full, looking around for any syrup, then shrugging to himself and eating one of the sausages plain.

Goujun delicately licks the sugar from his fingertips, with happy smacking sounds, and looks over and grins at Doku. "Deal. If I am to try such an endeavor, I will be sure to be in a proper place with.... proper company.." he grins at Doku, then after a moment of staring at him, he sits back. "Can you change at all?"

Doku shakes his head. "Never learned, never really tried. Though from what I know, the base was originally a water creature"

Goujun looks down, then realizes that a plate of the scrambled eggs are his, and he makes a pleased sound upon realizing this, and starts to dig into them. "Oh... these are wonderful...." he comments after swallowing the first mouthful.

Doku smiles at his antics, slowing down to enjoy his more, the omelette almost gone as he finishes off the last sausage. "Lets see, we're going to need some medical stuff for your arm, another toothbrush and bathroom type stuff, clothing, am I forgetting anything?"

Goujun shakes his head at the other. "I don't think so. I suppose if I can't think of it now, when we get to the store, it may come to me." he says, then finishes all of his breakfast except for the last sausage. He offers that one to Doku with a grin. "For you... You need your strength." he teases.

"Thanks" He takes it, finishing it off and then drinking the last of his water, settling back to wait for the waitress to bring the check. "So how are you liking this world so far?"

Goujun nods, and pushes his plate aside. "I am liking it so far. It is quite interesting, but at the same time.... frightening." he admits, folding his hands on the table before himself. "I think that is mostly because I cannot recall who, or what I truly am Doku. It's bad enough to be brought to a strange new place, but to be robbed on ones memories, and history as well.

"Yeah but at the same time, you've truly gotten a new start, there are no ties to your old life anymore, and you don't have to miss them. You can go out and be whoever or whatever you want to be, and there's nothing to hold you back. No past, no regrets"

Goujun looks at Doku, and the worried look on his face vanishes. "That is so true, how wonderful of you to point that out to me." he says, and reaches a hand out to place on Doku's shoulder, clasping it warmly. "I want to thank you so much for all you are doing for me. I can't express my appreciation to you enough Doku, you have been a lifesaver for me." he smiles.

Doku grins, shaking his head slightly. "Yeah well, I'm sure someone would have helped you along if I didn't." At that moment the waitress arives with the check, Doku pays in cash, leaving a reasonable tip on the table. "Where to first?"

Goujun grins, and says without hesitation, "Clothes, please." then gets up from the table and does his best to neaten the clothing he is wearing now. "Ready when you are." he says to the other, then glances around the street, observing the people and vehicles going by.

Doku stands as well, glancing about until he finds what looks like a reasonable clothing store and heading that way, walking at a slow enough pace for Goujun to keep up without straining himself.

Goujun is a bit stiff from sitting, but once he gets moving, it gets easier for him. He looks around at everything as he passes, glancing into windows of shops, and businesses. He seems to take a great interest in one of the toy shops, and marvels at the items in the window. "Such delights...." he muses.

"If you see anywhere you want to go into, just let me know" He continues to the clothing store, holding the door open for Goujun.

Goujun reluctantly leaves the toy store behind, and follows Doku to the clothing store, and steps inside, looking around at what is being offered. He smiles, and places a hand on Doku's shoulder. "Incredible.... I don't know where to start..."

He glances around, taking in that it's a big department type store, perfect. "We'll start with the basics then, boxers or briefs?" He finds a You Are Here map, starting towards the section with all the mens clothing, including underwear.

Goujun considers which type he is... boxers or briefs, and realizes, he doesn't know which either are. "Which do YOU wear Doku?" he asks, having only been clothed in robes and the like prior to coming here, so the choices offered to him, mean nothing.

"Boxers usually, we'll pick up a pack and see how you like them, if not we can get something different" He glances at Goujun trying to guess what size he would wear then blushes slightly, realizing how that must look. "Shirts next?"

Goujun takes the package of underwear, and looks at them curiously. He ignores Doku's question for the time being, and then looks at the underwear on a nearby mannekin. He rubs his chin, and thinks looking over the boxer briefs carefully. "So many choices... I dont think I have ever worn anything like this before... I really don't..."

"You don't have to wear them if you don't want to" He personally prefers to have a little something between him and his pants, but then the idea of nothing at all is a bit exciting.

Goujun just continues to look at the undergarments, and gets more confused the longer he looks. "I guess I will just have to try the ones you suggest," he sighs, then looks to where Doku wants to steer him next. "Shirts?" he repeats, sounding apprehensive. " I suppose I need those too."

"Just find a few that you like, we're not trying to get you an entire wardrobe in one day" He grins, laying a hand on Goujun's shoulder. He's cute when he's confused, something about it just makes Doku want to lead him around by the hand like a child, showing him everything.

Goujun sighs, and looks around in a daze, after a moment, he throughs his hands up in the air. "I have no idea what to pick Doku. Nothing here looks like anything I think I have worn before..." he looks around then stares as he sees a man walk by in traditional Kimono robes, and his mouth drops open a bit. "I think....." he starts to say, then stops, shaking his head. "I don't know. I don't know at all..." he moans, and looks piteously at Doku. "I trust you. You select what you think will suit me best, please." he says in a weary voice.

Doku chuckles softly "Tell you what that then, we'll try on pants to get the size and get a couple pairs of pants and shirts, and I'll come out later and buy some more, you sound like you're getting tired." He is a little concerned, after all, Goujun never told him the full extent of his injuries, and he wouldn't want him to accidentally make himself worse, or simply push himself too hard and be too sore to do much tomorrow.

Goujun nods, and looks around then back to Doku. "This is some hard work..." he says in a serious tone, then smiles. "But I am trying to understand it all...." he adds, then follows Doku dutifully through the store until all the needed clothes are selected, and ready for purchase. When they are done, he indeed looks weary, it shows in his face, and his eyes.

"You've done a great job so far. " Doku pays for their purchase, then starts out towards a drugstore where they can get the medical supplies and whatnot, walking slowly and close by Goujun's side, incase he needs assistance.

Goujun finds himself getting more and more weary, and finally, when they reach a corner, he reaches out for Doku. "Would you mind if we stopped for a little while?" he asks, then suddenly his eyes have the look of going unfocused for a moment. He holds tighter to Doku's shoulder, then leans against a post nearby. "I feel sort of tired.... dizzy," he says softly.

Doku quickly puts an arm around his wast, supporting him as he raises a hand to feel his forehead. "Just relax, take deep breaths. Do you feel sick at all?" He looks around for a place they can sit down, spotting a nearby bench. "Think you can make it just a little further?"

Goujun leans against Doku when he feels the other draw close, and he just nods. "Tired, all of a sudden." he whispers, then focuses on making it to the bench with him. He sits down carefully, and then lets out a long sigh. "I just got dizzy all of a sudden...." he reaches his hand up to his head, and presses it to his forehead. "I think I am getting a headache..." he says, looking over at Doku. He looks very fatigued all of a sudden.

Doku rubs his back, feeling guilty for dragging him out for so long. "Do you want anything to drink?" He takes note of the others body temperature though the cloth, trying to tell if he has a fever or not. Maybe his arm is infected? "If you don't start feeling better soon, I'm getting you to a doctor."

Goujun nods again, and he feels warm to the touch, warmer than he should considering the weather. "Water would be nice, and I want to go .... I want to go home and rest..." he says, then smiles bravely at Doku. "Will you stay with me, close by?" he asks, worry is showing in his eyes again.

Doku feels guilty, wanting very much to stay right beside him. "I need to go in and buy the stuff for your arm, and I'll get you some water too. Just stay here, I'll be back as soon as possible, then we can go home. I promise I won't leave you." He stands, moving quickly to get into the drugstore and get the things Goujun needs, without leaving him alone too long"

Goujun watches as Doku leaves him and he lifts a hand up, a calling gesture, for the first time he can recall, he is afraid to be left alone. He closes his mouth, the call left unspoken, and slowly he folds his hands in his lap, and tries to gather himself. "This is so strange... I'm so tired..." he mutters to himself as he looks in the direction Doku went, and pines for his return. He cannot understand why he feels so alone with him gone. They have just met, what could be happening to him? "Doku..." he smiles, and leans back against the bench, waiting for the other to return.

It only takes him a few minutes to get fresh bandages, some cream for bruses, an extra bottle of painkillers, and antibiotic ointment, as well as a cold bottle of water. He returns to the bench, holding out the water before sitting down beside him. "I called the cab, how are you feeling?"

Goujun gives Doku a brave smile, and takes the water, drinking from it immediately. "Thank you... " he says first, then takes a long breath before answering Doku again, "Tired, very tired." he admits. "I'm glad you called the cab. I don't think I could make the walk back." he says, then gives him his brave smile.

Doku digs out the painkillers "Do you want to go ahead and take one? In case you are getting a headache?" He places a hand on his back again.

Goujun nods, and with shaking hands, he takes one of the tablets offered to him, and washes it down with some of the water. "Thank you," he says, then slumps back against the back of the benchseat. "I just need to rest, at home." he smiles. "I hope I am over his soon enough, I don't want to be an invalid to my new friend for the rest of my life..." he says with a soft laugh.

"You'll be fine, you just pushed yourself too hard at first." He stays with him until the cab gets there, helping him up and supporting him as he gets into the backseat of the cab. Doku gives the driver directions, hoping he can understand them and get them back to the apartment.

Once they arrive back at the apartment building, the long and slow journey inside is begun. Goujun manages to move at a fair walk, but not the full speed a man of his stature would normally be able to take. Once inside the apartment, he moves to the bedroom, and crawls into the bed with Doku's help. He sips at more water, brought to him by Doku, and then when he is asked if there is anything else he would like, he asks, "Doku-san... will you stay with me until I fall asleep, please?" he ask, trying not to sound too pitiful.

Doku sits down on the edge of the bed, stroking back white bangs. "I'll stay. And I'll be with you when you wake up, so don't worry. Just rest now." He plans on it too, ready to stay right there until he's absolutly sure Goujun is doing better, watching over him as long as needed.

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