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He was pissed. Now going though all the shit he's been through, you would assume something big has to happen to get him worked up right? Correct! Bloody fucking Shinigami! Just because he made something as "Abomination-y" as Edo-Tensei and some other Jutsu doesn't mean they get the right to reject him from the pure lands!

"Damn it!" he growled as he continued to practice one of his strange new world's written tongues on a sheet of paper, eventually getting fed up, he decided to take a step back and get some fresh air. After all he's been locked away in his cabin for a while now.

Walking to the front entrance of the cabin he made himself, he examined the randomly placed pieces of glass art he had taken up making as a hobby and occasionally selling to a nearby town for things he fancied. He had made quite alot of different things with it in his 37 odd years here in this strange world.

From Stained glass fixed in beautiful pictures of whatever he felt like at the time, to sculptures of glass animals, decorated bottles and even replications of precious gems. It kept him busy and got him a large amount respect as a very rich "Master Glass Maker" whenever he entered towns and the occasional city, plus every now and then curious little children would watch him work form afar in his little nook of the wood.

He rarely spoke as he had a heavy accent and his voice would betray his youthful seeming body stuck in its deceptively alive but actually quite undead state, for all Edo Tensei's pros it had it's cons, but luckily due to his apparent exotic features and whatever other the people of this world found odd was just brushed into the gossip going around that he was an Elf.

Moving outside and towards his glass making tools he decided to make something, as that had always made him calm and semi relaxed, walking over to the furnace filled with fire wood he made the necessary hand signs and let loose a fire jutsu that would've made that smug Uchiha bastard blush, the thought made Tobirama smirk and chuckle a bit, preparing all the necessary tools to start on something Elegant and detailed, maybe a crystal chandelier?

Some time had passed when he finished with a chandelier that was obviously made with the idea of "Rich and Decorative" in mind. Not something you'd normally find in a cabin in the woods. The thought made his red eyes shimmer with amusement as he left the glass chandelier set a bit and walk back to his current place of residence, sparing a short passing glance to the curious kid that's been watching him with some sort of reverence this entire time.

From Tobirama's knowledge he had a rather s
trange way of making glass, especially with the chakra he regularly used, and it didn't help that he sometimes used his bare hands to touch and mold the glass to his satisfaction so he could sort of understand the young man's wonder at such basic chakra manipulation, after all this world hardly had knowledge of chakra- much less to throw around, safe a select few. With these thoughts he went inside for some tea and snacks his shadow clone had made.

It was about ten minutes later that he watched with great amusement as the admittedly gorgeous young man with long light blond hair, fair porcelain skin, bright blue eyes and a tall lithe build. But at the moment he seemed more like an adorably curious kitten poking and sniffing around. It was amusing really, and Tobirama couldn't help the indulgent tilt of his lips watching the little curious kitten while sipping his tea.

When they met Tobirama's eyes though the window by accident Tobirama smirked causing the little kitten to blush and freeze up, only when Tobirama chuckled a bit did they unfreeze and quickly scurry away seemingly mortified at being caught. Soon after that Tobirama went back to his Westron calligraphy practice, placing the little kitten out of his mind.

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He was the most beautiful Edain Legolas had ever seen. Sinfully soft looking snow white hair with equally sinful looking alabaster skin, piercing red eyes, face adored with red tattoos and a strong, flexible body seemingly sculptured by the Valar themselves. And underneath all of that a bright phantomless, star-like Faër (Spirit) that drew you in and threatened to keep you forever- downing in it's purity.

Truly, was this a forest spirit? Or some unknown God? Legolas would continue to watch this mysterious creature of fire and glass that reminded him of the deep and vast ocean as they continued to create a great a master piece of clear crystal glass, they're inhuman feats only added to the suspension that they were a superior being. 

Legolas was shocked when the male looked his way when they made their way inside their home. He obviously knew of Legolas's presence but didn't pay him much mind. This made Legolas a bit more bold, if they didn't do anything to him while he watched him work, surely they wont mind if he took a closer look? 

With that thought in mind Legolas started curiously poking around, this went on for a few minutes when an sudden shiver went down Legolas's spine and with no small amounts of Shame, Mortification, Excitement and Awe did he turn to meet the mysterious Albino's ruby red eyes, causing Legolas to flush red and hurry away. Back home to his father in Mirkwood.

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For the next few weeks things would go on in a similar way, with Tobirama studying most of the time and sometimes making glass figures or simply enjoying nature when he felt like it. After all, in this world he had no need to train or make even more powerful Jutsu that could kill a man easier. So he simply existed and thought of it as a type of retirement, though the permanent Edo Tensei he was under made it difficult sometimes.

Occasionally he would find the pretty blonde returning to watch him from a distance in that same reverent manner, Tobirama had no doubt that the fair youth had deluded himself into thinking he was watching over Tobirama. Especially with all the 'Dangerous' beasts and orcs the youth had been killing in the area around Tobirama's home. The cute way the youth would run back to check on Tobirama like he would disappear was also quite endearing.

It was also quite confusing but interesting to find the little 'gifts' the fair youth would leave Tobirama. These gifts would vary from interesting rocks, fruits, wine, flowers and even a single blue decorative ribbon that probably meant something.

After a while of this going on Tobirama would also start leaving some food and random knickknacks under the tree the youth always sat in. At first they would only look at the offerings but after a few days the blonde would hesitantly take the offerings and after a week of this with Tobirama doing nothing to reprimand them, he started to take great delight in each new gift.

Today was such a day with Tobirama calmly seated on the engawa of his home observing the little blonde kitten try to sneakily hide what appeared to be a silver charm of a tree in the leaves of his green tea plants which, following his routine; had to be watered in an hour or so. At this line of thought Tobirama couldn't help the chuckles that escaped him, alerting the little messy haired kitten who immediately blushed and froze up in embarrassment at being caught.

Tobirama, sensing the Blondes indecisiveness raised an eyebrow and patted the place next to him in a silent offer for the younger looking 'man' to sit, which after several hesitant minutes the blonde did, if a bit shyly at first, but after an hour or so of them just enjoying the day in each others presences the youth seemed to relax and grow curious of Tobirama, gazing upon him when he thought Tobirama couldn't see.

When it was time for him to water the plants the blonde kitten followed him around the garden, attentively observing what Tobirama did and when it was time for the youth to leave, he seemed to have enough courage to place the silver charm from earlier into Tobirama's hand directly, but immediately ran away blushing afterwards.

For the next few days the youth seemed to have free time and spent it often near Tobirama like a stray cat growing fond of someone who fed them and gave them pats. A messy and a little dirty cat...Tobirama thoughtfully looked down at the blonde who thoroughly looked as if he had been sleeping outside for a while, their normally slightly messy hair that they insisted on ruffling up to hide their ears and neck for Shinagami knows what had little twigs and leaves stuck in it as well as a dirt smudge here and there that made it obvious that although they didn't smell, they hadn't bathed properly in a while.

The blonde seemingly felt Tobirama's gaze and looked up at him questioningly. The blonde had become comfortable enough around Tobirama that they didn't shy away or become startled as easily as they had in the beginning, so taking this into account Tobirama thought perhaps his plan would work.

Standing up from his former seat on the engawa Tobirama calmly walked towards his front door and waited for the hesitant blonde to cath up which he did if a bit slow for Tobirama's tastes. When he removed his sandals by the door, the blonde was obviously confused but followed Tobirama's lead nonetheless walking after Tobirama silently until they reached the washroom where the blonde hovered in the doorway uncertainly as Tobirama went about preparing some washing materials for the blonde kitten who was still starring at the rather large hotspring with awe.

Tobirama had to snap his fingers a few times to get the youths attention back to the task at hand, which was cleaning up the mess that was the youths hair. When the blonde was finally seated and Tobirama was about to tackle the mess that was the youths hair, all the while pretending he was actually just about to get his brother, Hashirama's hair under control.

But the moment Tobirama touched the blondes hair they gave a rather violent reaction, jerking away and looking at Tobirama in a flustered swirl of emotions too vast to clearly identify. The youth could seemingly sensed Tobirama's confusion and looked at a loss of what to do but eventually the youth for the first time softly spoke, (more of a mumble really) to Tobirama in this worlds common tongue

"S-sorry, but please I can...do it by myself..." The soft shy words made Tobirama lift a brow at the youth but ultimately decided to leave them be. Maybe it was a custom of sorts in this world? Tobirama wouldn't know as he prefered to stay away from society least he murder the entirety of it. So with a calm reply of "Alright." Tobirama turned his back on the youth and stripped to also take a quick scrub before getting in the hot spring.

It wasn't until Tobirama was removing his undergarments when the boy behind him started making embarrassed little choking sounds that made Tobirama turn his head and once again lift a brow as if to say 'Yes? what is the problem?' which caused the poor little kitten to turn a deeper shade of red and avert his eyes respectfully seeming to understand Tobirama's silent request (borderline order) to clean up.

While the youth was cleaning himself Tobirama made sure to have his eyes politely averted even if he wanted to lightly snap at the blonde who not so discreetly ogled at Tobirama's war torn prosthetic body, luckily a towel protected his family jewels otherwise Tobirama wasn't so sure if the youth would so boldly also rake his eyes over that part of Tobirama's nude body, brought to a frax state of living by a complex modification Jutsu of Edo Tensei.

As Tobirama's thoughts strayed towards Fuinjutsu theory he absentmindedly finished washing up and gratefully lowered himself into the warm pool, the small features Tobirama had installed in his body over the years making it possible to enjoy the warm water that relaxed his mind and artificial body.

Tobirama stayed like that for a few minutes with his eyes closed when he felt and heard the little kitten hesitantly lower himself into the water next to Tobirama but still careful not to sit too close, which made Tobirama lazily open one amused eye to look at the blushing and blissful looking youth next to him enjoying hot water for probably the first time in days next to him. Tobirama couldn't deny that the blonde was beautiful even with their strangely pointed ears that Tobirama merely brushed off as a genetic trait of sorts.

Tobirama gave a low hum in his chest closing his eye once again and with a lazy drawl he finally gave his name to the curious blonde. "My name is Senju Tobirama, you may address me by my first name: Tobirama if you wish." and after a few moments the youth seemed to have scraped up enough courage to introduce himself as well causing Tobirama to open his eyes and give the youth a patient look.

"Well met Tobirama! I am Pri- Legolas! Just Legolas, I hope we continue to get along!" The boy, now known as 'Legolas' squeaked the words out gave a nervous laugh at the end causing Tobirama to become amused once again.

After some time Tobirama got out of the water and Legolas who was thoroughly enjoying the water, sadly followed suit and was about to put his clothes back on when a decorative robe of sorts was thrown at him by Tobirama who merely instructed him to put it on while the Albino left with his belongings, leaving only one of Legolass' many daggers which the blonde was greatful for as he quickly dressed and waited nervously for Tobirama to come back.

When Tobirama returned from quickly washing the blondes clothes and setting them up to dry he couldn't help but chuckle at the sight that greeted him, the taller male looked like he had tried on samurai wear for the first time and completely failed at it. It was rather adorable really, the way the 'younger' male seemed to drown in the decorative silk and clumsily worn semi-formal clothes Tobirama had left him.

Tobirama frowned slightly at the fact that Legolas had folded his kimono like Tobirama had, a style explicitly reserved for the dead that made Tobirama tisk and move forward to properly dress the taller youth.

At first Legolas was visibly confused but that quickly morphed into panic as Tobirama began to strip him, though for some reason the blonde seemed to not dare moving and stayed deathly still as Tobirama redressed him properly at which understanding seemed to spark and the youth relaxed slightly but flinched and blushed at every brush of fingers on his person looking at Tobirama with wide eyes the entire time.

Moving back Tobirama observed his work with satisfaction and appreciation at the way the Black and white silk complemented the complexion of his new and now seeingly permanent companion after Tobirama had went thought the trouble of welcoming them into his home. Although it had started to become rather lonely without anyone else near so maybe this young blonde could be a nice distraction from the cold atmosphere of death.

Nodding once in satisfaction Tobirama beckoned Legolas to follow him and promptly turned on his heel moving out of the open room and towards the dining room of his cabin that was actually much larger than it appeared outside through the use of seals and the like...

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