Ready to die for each other, but will fight to the death over the last slice of pizza

Everything Kunai had before he washed up on the shores of Auster had sunk to the bottom of the ocean. It certainly hadn't washed up with him or within a day or so later, so the man was left without the few things he actually liked having when he fought. He wasn't much for big weapons, heavy or cumbersome armor, or anything that that generally slowed him down. Despite Kunai's height, he was quite fast and preferred to keep speed on his side.

He'd been fitted for new bracers for his forelegs and they felt firm and comfortable, familiar and somewhat grounding. Nestled against the inside of a forelimb was a weapon he'd never used before, the weapon he'd chosen as his new name since his exile. It seemed fitting to use and since it was a tool first and second a weapon. Today he intended on learning how to use it as a weapon, as that morning he'd practice it's usefulness as a tool.

Usagi was willing to help, although Kunai wasn't so sure about fighting the man. He didn't want to hurt him but knew that in order to become comfortable with his new weapon he couldn't hold back. There was no doubt in his mind that Usagi was an amazing fighter, their training in their youth proved that much and at the rate he was moving then there was no doubt the man was far stronger than he anticipated. He'd had much more time to hone his skills properly anyway, Kunai on the other paw hadn't returned to the way of life until recently training on his own wasn't exactly easy without knowing what to study next.

Kunai told Usagi to meet him at the Bay that afternoon. The man had spent time with his brother that morning fishing while Kunai practiced with his new tool, understanding and more than supportive of their time together. Kunai still felt like the third wheel in their relationship and despite everything he'd been told by not just Usagi, but also Kuroo, he still felt like he needed to give them space. He'd prefer to spend time with them separately and let them spend time together separate from him. Being around all the time probably wasn't good for any of their relationships with each other; the brothers needed their time alone together.

Waiting at the bay, Kunai was doing his best to not become impatient. They had discussed training here this afternoon so he didn't expect the man to be late, but he was still a bit nervous. He couldn't explain why, it wasn't like Usagi had done anything to warrant his worry, but regardless the man worried anyway. Maybe their fishing trip that morning had gone too well and they were late returning? Kunai shook his head, certain their plans weren't forgotten. He was probably just earlier than Usagi expected, or perhaps the time he'd spent waiting was actually much shorter than the century it felt like it had been already. Yeah, he was probably just early.

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