demon slayer!! (possible obasanegiyuu????) (REPOST CUZ I NEED TO RP THIS)

(Hello there! Can I use a slight variation on a demon? I have a bunch of characters who are yokai, which would technically count as demons in the KNY universe. basically they just wouldn't be demons in the traditional sense of turned by Muzan)

(yes of course!!)

(Yayyyyy)

*standing a few feet away was a small girl leaning against a wall. She wore a black short-style kimono with golden designs, a red obi, and a black and white cat patterned cloak. The hood covered the top of her head, shadowing her face with its folds. The girl’s almond-shaped eyes narrowed seeing the the demon slayers, their color a startling yellow. She nudged an albino boy wearing a black and red haori with 2 Kitsune on it*
Nayanami: Kitsuri-Sama, you might wanna look that way *The boy looked up, his shock white hair and skin interrupted only by some red markings on his face and hands that looked suspiciously akin to a Kitsune's markings. he kept his eyes closed and his mouth was curved in what seemed to be a perpetual smile (little `ω´ face). despite it's unsettling nature, his features somehow still held a lightness to them. under his cloak, the boy wore Miko attire (shrine working attire)*
Kitsuri: I see them *the boy bowed to the shop keeper and handed over some money* here's for your troubles, I'll pick it up tomorrow

(I like you a lot ur getting a follow)

The three Hashira looked horribly wounded;

The white-haired one, clad with scars and supporting one of the others, was covered in slashes on his chest and forearms, as if he was protecting someone.

The dark blue-hair Hashira, with an emotionless expression despite the injuries he had endured, had a deep gash in his neck, along with the skin on his face brutally mangled, as if he had been beaten mercilessly. No doubt there was more injuries under his haori.

Most horrifying of all, the smallest Hashira, with a snake wrapped around his neck and two different colored eyes, seemed to be on the brink of death. Blood was dripping down his lips, and a near-lethal gash had been administered to his middle, his entrails disgustingly visible. He was being supported by the white-haired Hashira, though he was barely able to walk.

The emotionless Hashira stopped, coughing up some blood. It was late at night, and no one was out. They were no doubt on the edge of death.

(AHHH, TYYYY)

*Nyanami's eyes widened as the smell of blood hit her and she froze. Kitsuri looked back and presented her with a wad of fabric, which she took and shoved in her mouth in an attempt to hide her salivating*
Kitsuri: Yoka-Chan, please run back to the shrine and inform Haruka and Hayate that we'll be having company *the black haired girl looked at her boss, eyes narrowed in confusion* I'll be fine on my own, go on *Nyanami seemed about to protest when the smell of blood hit her again and saliva began to drip from her mouth. reluctantly, and with immense self control, she nodded and took off. Kitsuri walked over to the three slayers, bells ringing as he moved* Good Evening. do you three need assistance?

The white haired one growled under his breath. "The hell're you, you little-"

"Sanemi- *cough*- stop... y-yes, we need help." The blue haired one nodded, the smallest Hashira's breathing turning more and more shallow.

(so how many characters are there I'm so confused help- T^T)

( It'll be ok! Basic breakdown of characters; )
( Kitsuri Asashi = a Kitsune that runs and guards a local Inari Shrine. He is a holy servant of the gods and attempts to aid humans as best he can )
( Nyanami Yoka = a Nekomata that works for Kitsuri. She is a demonic creature and eats humans, though Kitsuri is trying to wean her off of humans and onto small animals )
( Hayate Saitou = a human exorcist that was taken in as a child by Kitsuri after being abandoned at the shrine. Basically a Demon Slayer specifically for Yōkai )
( Haruka Hokaze = a Kaze no Kami [wind spirit of disease] that works for Hayate )
( Tomiko Kofuku = an Osaki that also lives in the shrine and brings it good fortune )

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*Kitsuri smiled a little wider, his face set in a permanent `ω´ smile*
Kitsuri: I own an Inari Shrine a little ways away, and I'm a doctor. if you follow me, I can treat you there *then, gently, but with immense strength, Kitsuri picked up the smallest Hashira and cradled him in one arm before offering his other to support someone else. he didn't seem fazed at all by the blood staining his pure white robes, simply fighting off a giggle that bubbled up in his throat*

(ur a lifesaver holy shit)

Sanemi twitched, the blue haired Hashira blocking him with his arm. "Yes, we'll go. Is it nearby?"

The smallest Hashira coughed weakly, going limp. Sanemi stiffened, growling. "Just make it quick, I don't know how much longer he has!"

The blue haired Hashira coughed, knees buckling slightly, Sanemi going to support him before stumbling himself. "... fvck..."

(Np!)

*Kitsuri clicked his tongue sympathetically and began to lead the three Hashira up a hill towards a small Shrine. F**k were those stairs hell, but it almost seemed like the wind was helping to keep Sanemi upright (Kitsuri had begun supporting the blue haired Hashira). eventually the albino boy arrived at the door to the shrine, a flowering Vine of Wisteria framing the doorway. a human boy (for he was clearly human- or rather, more human than Kitsuri and Nyanami were) with dark tan skin and green eyes stood in the doorway, his outfit similar to that of the Demon Slayer Corp. yet slightly different*
Kitsuri: ah, Hayate, help me bring these people inside, won't you? *the boy ran out immediately and did as he was told, hoisting Sanemi up the steps and through the door. it felt as though they had passed through some kind of barrier when going through the door, some kind of spiritual magic*

(YOURE AMAZING)

The short Hashira had gone unconscious, Sanemi losing his strength due to the fact that the adrenaline was fading, so when they entered the building, Sanemi practically collapsed, coughing violently and dripping blood on the floor. The blue haired Hashira flinched before stumbling, leaning heavily on a wall. "Ahh... dammit."

(sorry for da short reply I'm in a hurry rn and also writers block dw it'll get better)

(awww, tyyy. and no worries!)

*Kitsuri laid all three of them down on three cots that had been laid out and slipped on a medical robe. then, reaching into a medicine box, he began to remove different salves and medicines. then, he began to treat the three demon slayers*
Kitsuri: *calmly* please refrain from screaming *refrain from screaming? why would they-*
***holy f**k, these medicines _burned_***

Sanemi dressed himself, sighing. "When's Tomioka gettin' up?" He asked casually, glowering at Kaburamaru.

Obanai shrugged, wincing slightly.

Kitsuri: Some are more sensitive to healing magic than others, and hence take more time to wake *Kitsuri bowed respectfully to Sanemi, still exuding that eerie "I know something you don't know" energy* but I promise, your friend is healed and shall wake up soon

Sanemi narrowed his eyes, Obanai lying down. "... the air smells... weird..." Kaburamaru hissed in agreement.

Sanemi perked up at that, staring at Kitsuri. "Is there something you're not telling us?"

*Kitsuri’s eyelashes fluttered, signaling that he was blinking, before he slowly turned his head to look at Haruka*
Kitsuri: *slowly* Ha_ru_ka_san *the tone of voice, despite being bright and cheerful, was clearly one that held an underlying threat- kinda like when Shinobu talks, actually. Haruka swallowed nervously before backing off laughing hesitantly*
Haruka: *bowing to Sanemi* y-yurushite, kudasai *Kitsuri sighed, thought it was more of a huff*
Kitsuri: what are you asking forgiveness for, Haruka-San? *Haruka pointed at themself, blue eyes wide, to look at Kitsuri*
Haruka: m-me? I’m explaining?

Sanemi's eyes narrowed even further, and he jumped to his feet. "Explain. Now. Or we might have to go back on our peace deal."

(again, sorry for the short reply, im rly busy rn! T^T)

(you're good!)

*Kitsuri actually frowned, watching Sanemi calmly. Hayate reached for a golden staff, his other hand hovering over his hip where a pad of paper was attached. Haruka held up their hands hurriedly, eyes wide and shaking their head quickly*
Haruka: wait wait wait wait wait, s-slow down a sec! Y-Yōkai! K-Kitsuri-Sama, myself, and everyone other than Hayate are all Yōkai! *Haruka sighed, backing up and flying out of reach to sit on an altar* mattaku, mou *Hayate exhaled and cleared his throat, extending a hand towards Sanemi slightly to get his attention*
Hayate: The reason the room smells weird is because of Haruka, that Yōkai sitting there *the dark skinned boy pointed at Haruka, who was watching Kaburamaru warily as if worrying the snake would defy gravity and somehow reach their perch* Haruka is a Kaze no Kami, a wind spirit also capable of spreading disease. because of this, the air in a room they're in can smell a little sour, though it's worse when they're being startled or threatened

Sanemi grabbed for his sword, Obanai quickly grabbing his wrists. "Sanemi. Calm down. Let them explain their intentions behind this. Why didn't you tell us this?" Obanai turned his attention to Kitsuri, not paying any mind to the others.

*Kitsuri titled his head slightly, narrowed eyes following Sanemi's hands*
Kitsuri: If I had, would you have not reacted the same as Oyakusama Gin? *the kitsune stood up and gestures to Sanemi with a flourish of his hand. the flourish revealed his own demihuman form, his ears twitching and causing the bells on them to ring* If I had approached you like this, or perhaps even in my truest form, would you not have attempted to strike me down? *Kitsuri placed his hands in front of him, smile gone but eyes still 'closed'* while yes, my assignment from the Kami is to assist humans like yourselves, my first duty is to protect the lives of the Yōkai that work for me

(this is the sound of the bells, they're called Suzu bells; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gyd08cf7h3c)

Obanai nodded, Sanemi backing down. "Well, I offer you my thanks. You give an excellent point. Our good friend Shinobu might profit from your help at the Butterfly Estate, if you'd be willing to travel with us?"

(Fixing a typo)

*Kitsuri blinked a bit, looking between Obanai, Sanemi, and the passed out Giyuu, before bringing a hand to his mouth and laughing. the high pitched giggles sounded exactly like those of a true fox, accompanied by his ears flattening in amusement and his tails wagging. he turned away in an attempt to hide it, letting out a very giggle-punctured 'sumimasen' ('excuse me') before taking a couple deep breaths and turning around with a pointy fanged smile*
Kitsuri: gomen'nasai, Oyakusamas, I didn't mean to laugh so much; the joke wasn't _that_ funny, after all~ hehe~
** . . . I suppose this means Kitsuri didn't realize that Obanai was serious, huh?**

He was quiet for a moment, eyes narrowing. "I don't make jokes. I was serious." He was quiet for a moment before Sanemi rolled his eyes.

"Yeah, real great idea, invite the demons to the anti-demons corps. Did that fight give you brain damage, Iguro?"

*Kitsuri stared for a few moments before looking at Hayate and Haruka, who seemed just as confused*
Kitsuri: *slowly* sumimasen, but you want _me_, to go to the Demon Slayer corps? I mean, I'm flattered from the offer, but I just need to clarify what it is you're asking me *a small black kitten with two tails jumped down from the rafters of the shrine and pawed at Giyuu's head curiously, licking some blood that was left over from a wound* Yoka, don’t lick him *The cat hissed at Kitsuri before turning around and padding over to go behind Hayate. A soft bell jingled and from behind the human emerged the same black haired girl from before, glaring at the demon slayers with her jaws clenched tightly*

Sanemi gaped for a moment before gritting his teeth. "Did that cat just- you know what. Nevermind. Magic healing demons or whatever."

Obanai rolled his eyes, pinching the bridge of his nose. "Somehow I wonder how you've gotten this far..."

*The girl huffed almost petulantly in response, leading Kitsuri to clear his throat*
Kitsuri: /ahem/ that girl is Yoka Nyanami, a Nekomatta that works for me here as my personal assistant *Nyanami begrudgingly bowed hello, clearly not happy about it*

Obanai nodded in response, Kaburamaru hissing quietly. "Hello."

Sanemi grumbled under his breath, Giyuu groaning and sitting up. "Mmn... where am I?"

*Quickly, Kitsuri waved away his ears and tails to go over to Giyuu, his permanent smile bright and welcoming*
Kitsuri: shh, daijōbudayo, Oyakusama, everything's alright~ please lay back down, you're still healing up *Kitsuri smiled back at Sanemi and Obanai, though he still seemed wary*

Giyuu huffed in annoyance, but he lay down nonetheless. Obanai grumbled under his breath, Sanemi scoffing. "Hey, what's even up with you? You're acting like a prick!"

Obanai sputtered. "You can't be talking!"

*Nyanami hissed sharply and Hayate once again reached for his staff and papers, but Kitsuri held up a hand for them to pause and stand down*
Kitsuri: *sternly* Oyakusamas. If you are going to fight, please take it outside; I won't tolerate blood spilt inside my Kami-Sama's temple *Kitsure paused again, face set seriously despite his aura remaining ethereally light* unless of course, that was directed at me, in which I will _also_ ask you to leave; Just as I shall not tolerate blood spilt in my home, I will also not tolerate disrespect

Obanai dragged a hand down his face. "Apologies. For both my behavior and my... companion's."

Sanemi grumbled as well, crossing his arms. "Whatever..."

*Kitsuri nodded back and bowed slightly, though nowhere near as politely as he had been earlier. what was the saying? ''People's body language betrays them''?*
Kitsuri: *turning back to Giyuu* I brought you back to my temple so that I could treat your injuries. your friends are all fine, and you shall be too, as long as you don't push yourself too hard. Oyakusama, what were you doing before you arrived here?

(hey, you still alive?)

(I WAS ON BREAK MBBB)

(That's ok!)

Sanemi huffed, refusing to respond, and Giyuu was already asleep, so Obanai sighed, explaining. "We were on a mission to dispatch a demon that had been eating humans. However... it was more powerful than we expected it to be, and, well..."

He gestured vaguely to himself and his friends. "We are incredibly lucky that you found us. I don't know what would have happened if you hadn't. You have my gratitude."

*Kitsuri smiled and bowed respectfully*
Kitsuri: just carrying out the wishes of the Kami. Yoka-Chan, *Nyanami looked up, eyes wide like a cat getting it's name called- which she basically was, I guess* take Oyakusama Ao to another room so that he may continue resting while the rest of us discuss *the Nekomata nodded and bowed before going over to Giyuu and attempting to pick him up (which due to her height was fairly difficult). Kitsuri giggled a bit before Hayate helped place the much larger man on Nyanami's back and she dragged him off down the hall*

Obanai limped slightly, wincing with every movement, and Sanemi groaned, rolling his eyes. "Tch... this hurts..."

(SORRY FOR SHORT REPLY I GOTTA GO TO CLASSSSSS)

Obanai paused, nodding after a moment. "I offer you my thanks. You saved me and my companions."

There was a pause, before he looked over at Kitsuri. "... you're not a human, are you? None of you are... well. Perhaps one, but..." His voice was quiet and inquiring.

"So why did you help?"

*Everyone in the room paused, Haruka frozen mid step, Kitsuri still like a statue. Hayate looked back and forth between Haruka, Kitsuri, and Obanai, biting his lip nervously, before Kitsuri looked at Obanai*
Kitsuri: *calmly* I can see that you're not fooled by simple appearances, Oyakusama *Kitsuri's smile became wider and he tilted his head. Obanai then noticed something; initially, he'd thought Kitsuri always had his eyes closed. upon closer inspection, however, they were actually open, just extremely narrow and tilted like a kitsune's. what that did mean, however, was that Kitsuri's eyes were completely black- the iris, the sclera, the pupil, everything* I serve the goddess Inari Ōkami-Sama, and my purpose for existence is to aid humans, like yourself. that is why I have healed you and your friends

After a long pause, Obanai nodded. "I see. As much as I despise demons and the like... I will spare you. I will explain the situation to Sanemi and Giyuu when they regain conciousness."

He reached up to touch the bandages that were no longer there, stiffening before covering his mouth. "WHO TOOK MY BANDAGES!?"

*Kitsuri, who had been about to bow in thanks, suddenly paused in surprise*
Kitsuri: *caught off guard* e-eh? oh, um, I did, I had to take them away to check your body *the kitsune's perpetually closed eyes were wide enough to truly see his eyes (which were literally just, pools of never-ending black)*

Kaburamaru wrapped his body around Obanai's face, the Hashira visibly relaxing. His mood seemed to have significantly soured, though he didn't say anything about it. In fact, he didn't say anything to any of them.

Suddenly, Sanemi jolted up. "BLAST YOU, YOU FVCKING DEM- oh."

*Haruka yelped and jumped, startling Kitsuri enough that his ears and tails showed up again. Hayate went over to Obanai and gently held out a bandana kind of thing*
Hayate: *softly* may I? *he held it up to tie around Obanai's face, though remained wary of Kaburamaru. Kitsuri turned to face Sanemi, ears flat against his head in stress despite his mouth remaining in a permanent smile*
Kitsuri: Cho-Chottomatte, you're still hurt, please lay back down, Oyakusama-

Sanemi was quiet for a moment. "Hey, Obanai, why are we surrounded by demons?"

"They helped us. Similar to Tamayo." Obanai responded, snatching the bandanna and covering his mouth with it before coughing slightly, wincing in pain.

Sanemi was quiet for a long moment, before crossing his arms. "... if Obanai trusts you, then I guess I will. You can barely get the guy to trust a puppy."

*Kitsuri sighed in relief, although the two slayers swore it was the kind of sigh of someone who had already known what was going to happen beforehand*
Kitsuri: ahh, yokatta! now, if you wouldn't mind, Oyakusama Gin, will you please allow my employees to dress you? unless, you are already comfortable in a state of undress~? *Kitsuri giggled again and gestures to Sanemi's notable lack of clothes due to when Kitsuri healed him*

Sanemi shrugged, perfectly fine. "Sure, I guess. Tch... getting saved by DEMONS..."

Obanai sighed at Sanemi's lack of embarrassment, grateful for the bandana. Sanemi looked over. "Hey, Obanai, what's under your bandages anyways? It's-"

"It's none of your go***mn business." Obanai snapped back, Kaburamaru hissing.

*Hayate flinched away instinctively from the tone, Kitsuri watching with his permanent shut-eyed smile, and Haruka was coming back in with two more plain yukata*
Haruka: *changing the subject* ne, ne, Kitsuri-Sama? *Kitsuri looked over at the wind spirit, tilting his head calmly and making the sound of bells jingle*
Kitsuri: Yes?
Haruka: how many rooms should I prepare for these guys? *the androgynous blonde nodded in the direction of the Hashira, tossing over one of the yukata to Sanemi after deciding that he could probably dress himself*

Sanemi gritted his teeth, the blue haired Hashira closing his eyes and breathing quietly. The one with the snake remained unconscious, though the snake had to be kept away from him as the medicines were applied. It was as if the snake could tell yokai were nearby.

Sanemi focused his eyes, both him and the blue haired Hashira using healing breathing techniques to halt the pain and help quicken the healing process.

*An androgynous blonde teenager 'ooh'-ed in awe upon seeing the wounds heal quicker*
Haruka: Sugoi~ *Hayate held the snake warily, clearly nervous about it and placing it inside his large kimono sleeve for safe keeping* they're healing much faster than normal
Kitsuri: *smiling* Haruka-Chan, please take a couple of steps back. we don't want the wounds to get infected, now do we? *the blonde, Haruka, laughed sheepishly and stepped back, though Giyuu and Sanemi didn't hear any footsteps. Kitsuri carefully took their swords and placed them off to the side before crouching before the passed out Hashira and beginning to undress him*

(help I read snake as snakey I'm sobbing)

Sanemi quietly fell into a state of unconsciousness as well, Giyuu doing the same, leaving the room to be quiet, the smell of medicinal herbs strong and almost overpowering. The snake, Kaburamaru, hissed from the kimono sleeve, curiously nudging Hayate's arm.

The smallest Hashira, Obanai, didn't move. His wounds were horrific, and he was bleeding an almost deadly amount of blood.

(snakey snake)

*Finally, with all Hashira passed out, Kitsuri giggled*
Kitsuri: ah~ Oyasumi, little Slayers *the albino shrine keeper clapped his hands together in prayer and a golden light began to emmit from his body. the energy wrapped around the Hashira like golden smoke, healing the wounds at rapid speed. Haruka and Hayate watched in awe, a small black kitten that happened to be Nyanami peeking down from the rafters to watch. Kitsuri clapped his hands again and the light faded, leaving the three unconscious yet healed Hashira laying before an ethereal creature. the kitsune giggled again, ears twitching before he looked behind him (eyes still closed)* Ara~? again? *he raised his hand to touch the 9 tails before waving them away and doing the same with his ears* Yoshi! there we go!

(I LOVE THEM RAHHH)

Kaburamaru hissed quietly, squirming in the kimono sleeve, before desperately making his way over to Obanai, nudging him until the Hashira woke up.

Obanai groaned, one eye opening slightly. "... Master... Ubuyashiki....?"

(Tyyyyy)

*Kitsuri smiled down at the slayer, Kaburamaru’s escape having startled Haruka so much that they jumped and remained levitating in the air*
Kitsuri: I’m afraid not. How are you feeling, Oyakusama? *Hayate looked at the hole in his sleeve Kaburamaru used to escape in shock, looking back and forth between the hole and the snake that looked dangerously close to biting Kitsuri*

Kaburamaru hissed, Obanai sitting up, vision blurry, before; "... are you... floating...? Or am I dead?"

His voice was surprisingly calm, though it did have a tint of annoyance intertwined. He looked over at Sanemi and Giyuu, feeling a headache coming on.

*Haruka froze, looking at Kitsuri and Hayate quickly. Kitsuri gently guided Obanai’s gaze down towards him, allowing Haruka to land silently on the ground*
Kitsuri: *gently* shh, daijōbudayo *the albino shrine keeper sat back on his legs, kneeling* you’re still recovering from your injuries *then, he followed Obanai’s gaze to Sanemi and Giyuu and suppressed a giggle in his chest* as are your friends. They’ll be alright too *the disguised kitsune turned his head back to Obanai, a slightly mischievous lilt to his voice when he spoke again* now, shall we get you some new clothes? Unless you are more comfortable how you are now~? *a pale hand gently traced the scar stretching across the hashira’s bare midriff*

Obanai shuddered, breath catching as he realized he was semi-naked. "I-"

He took a deep breath, shaking his head, putting a hand to the scars. "Yes. Quickly."

He looked at Haruka suspiciously, before shutting his eyes. "This is strong medicine. Almost as if... no, nevermind."

*Kitsuri giggled and beckoned Hayate over to help him lift Obanai up to a sitting position*
Kitsuri: well, I am a priest. I sent a prayer to my Kami-Sama, Inari, to ask for aid in healing you quickly *Haruka came back over with a fresh kimono and gave it to Hayate, who tied it around Obanai's body with a gentle touch. Haruka smiled at Obanai, but backed off quickly when Kaburamaru hissed at them, laughing nervously as they stood at the opposite end of the room from the white snake*

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