"What?! What is this?! You assume this is some kind of sleepover?! I will be here no longer than I have to. The storm should be easing up... About... Now."
Tobe looked out the window, only to see it completely opaque with the outdoor elements. The increasing wind could be heard throughout the house, creaking on the walls and rushing across the roof. Tobe swallowed and cleared his throat. He gestured his hand to speak before giving in to the situation and putting out his palm,
"Aargh! Just-... Give me the comforter..."
He avoided eye contact as Garu handed it over. Tobe quickly snatched it away. One night. One night to be in good enough condition to make it home unscathed. Seeking an attack plan wasn't quite on the agenda anymore. It was in fact the last thing he wanted. He just wanted to be home. If not home, than anywhere else but here. Oh, how aggravating. Tobe tuned back in from his personal state of mind to redirect his attention to the ninja host who was now bent down on the floor, adjusting the water in the tub with various salts and dusts. How dare he!
"Hey! What are you doing-!? There will be no modifications to my treatment-"
It was then that some kind of... Sensation overcame him. There was a strong tingly feeling that went from his feet up his whole body the moment Garu started adding whatever it was he was adding. A tingly feeling that soon linked to nothing... Nothing in Tobe's body. No pain. His pain was gone. Tears swelled to his eyes moments later. Man, he felt great. Though it was right to assume whatever it was Garu did was temporary. Tobe quickly wiped his eyes, and spoke up with a lightly choked voice.
"Uh... What is... What is that... Medicine you possess?"
Garu looked up at him. Without breaking eye contact he closed up the boxes and small satchels; gathering them and carrying them out. Just another "ninja" secret he had. What a waste to use it on your enemy. Tobe looked down and slowly moved his feet side to side in the water. He had two warm rags wrapped around his hands and occasionally rubbed them to his ear for temporary relief. He assumed it wouldn't be long till this "medicine" would wear down. It was better to appreciate the good while it lasted. Heck, without any of this he would be continually trying to find ways to make the pain go away, likely only making things worse with each attempt. But Garu was there to... Help him for some reason. Garu was... Being awfully nice. It was a niceness he likely always had, but it was something Tobe dare didn't cross. But now it was out in the open and it wasn't leaving Tobe easy. Quite uneasy really. He didn't like whatever this was. Guilt? Anxiety? Maybe a mix of everything. He placed a hand around his stomach at the sensation. He didn't wanna see Garu anymore for the rest of the night. It was better to just leave it on good terms. Rest was what he needed. Yeah. A lot of rest without disturbance. Who knows how well that would sort out...
Tobe looked up and around. He could hear occasional clutter from the other room. Ironic for a ninja to be making such racket. The water was getting more chilled than not at this point, but Tobe wasn't quite sure what he was supposed to do. Was it okay to take his feet out? Would all his pain return? He felt like a child not knowing how to take care of himself like this. He leaned back farther on the couch and slowly lifted his feet out of the water. The relaxation left them heavy. He unraveled his palms and used the rags to dry off a bit before placing his feet back down on the floor. He looked down and moved his toes. They certainly felt better. Perhaps enough to walk on. However that wasn't a risk he was willing to take quite yet. Not after the last time.
Tobe put his head back and closed his eyes once more. Gosh, he was exhausted. At least that would ensure a good night's sleep even in an uncomfortable environment. The clock across the room read quarter past eleven. He could feel the weight in his eyes slowly taking over. And just for a split second, he wondered how well his ninjas were dealing with life back at home. They must be worried or at least curious as to why Tobe hadn't returned from his seemingly short task. He hadn't been able to determine if his journey was even worth it at this point. He looked over towards his jacket. He left it in his coat pocket. The thing. The thing that drove him out in such wretched weather. Was it all worth it? He had to know. There was a pause before Tobe took a deep breath and began sitting himself up. He took a second before attempting to stand; arms and legs trembling. He grit his teeth in the process. Much too engrossed in the task at hand, he hadn't a moment to notice the figure coming across the room and quickly shoving him back down on the couch. Tobe let out a quick groan as he opened his eyes to his none-too-pleased host. Garu glared and pointed at the couch and Tobe couldn't help but have a mild look of shame. Garu's other hand held a steaming bowl, in which he placed on the coffee table. Soup. Of course he would have. How cliché. He pulled the table a bit closer in range. Tobe tapped his fingers together rather awkwardly. Perhaps this "kindness" was going a bit too far. He didn't want any mixed feelings towards his enemy after all. And Garu made his desire for hatred increasingly difficult. He wasn't sure how far this would be taken.
Garu looked down. seeing as though Tobe was done with the treatment, he gathered together the rags, draping them over the tub before steadily picking it up and exiting the room. Tobe grew increasingly hunched as he stared at the bowl of soup. The steam seemed to be twirling in a fit of mockery. Oh, how it was laughing at him! This... This... SOUP, was the broken barrier of his relations towards his long loathed opposite. Tobe knew himself as an evil being, but this soup was more evil than anything he had ever imagined. He shuffled his hands anxiously. What was there to do? Deny the hospitality? He was rather hungry through... But no! He couldn't lose in this situation. He wouldn't dare even take a moment to taste it! What would Garu do about it, hm? Nothing! He couldn't do anything about it! Tobe would laugh at his soupy gesture! He smirked slowly, increasing with a quiet menacing laughter. It was then that Garu came back in. He noticed Tobe's lack of effort to even reach for the bowl. He groaned and went over, snapping Tobe out of his trance. Garu looked down at the bowl, then quickly over at Tobe with a frown. Tobe's maniacal expression was quickly transformed into one of insecurity and excuse. He panicked in his unprepared state of mind.
"Oh- I, um... Was... Waiting for it to cool down! Yes."
He forced a smile as Garu rolled his eyes. The excuse seemed to pass quite well. But Tobe's vulnerability must have stopped him from saying what was really on his mind... Or perhaps it was his hunger. Garu picked up a spoonful of broth and blew on it gently. Without evening offering first, he shoved it in Tobe's mouth, catching him bluntly off guard. Tobe made a noise of discomfort before Garu pulled out the spoon and proceeded to dip it again. Tobe spoke up against the situation.
"I can feed myself, thank you! Do I appear completely useless to you?! I am here on my own terms and I don't want you bothering me with every little task!"
His voice progressed in a whining, pitched tone as he proceeded to rant. Soon getting interrupted with another spoonful. He frowned deeply as Garu smirked with victory. How humiliating. Tobe rubbed his temples in frustration as Garu stirred the soup once more.
"If you would be ever so kind as to pass the bowl to ME, I can save you the effort of having to exert yourself on such an activity."
His eye twitched glanced over with uncertainty before picking up the bowl and holding it out. Tobe lightly smiled with gratitude as he put his hands out. He paused before touching the edges. Quite a dilemma. He slowly pressed his palms on its side before releasing shortly after. There was a good reason he was "waiting for it to cool" now. He cringed his fingers slightly as he tried again, having no different results the second time around. He swallowed lightly as he slowly put his hands down. Garu raised a brow at him, as if he knew what was going to happen from the start. It was better for Tobe to realize the errors himself. He shifted in his seat, speaking up rather humble.
"Ah… Um… You're right. Nevermind."
It was painful to say such words and Tobe now felt thrown under the bridge in means of status. He was nothing in this case. He had no words, no power, he was… crippled it seemed like. Putting his own life in the hands of this "know-it-all". Garu noticed his sullen daze as he set the bowl back down. He was quite pitiful… Which was rather amusing. Garu took another spoonful, and blew on it lightly once more, gesturing it over. Tobe glanced to it a couple times before hesitantly accepting it. Garu lightly tipped it in his mouth. This routine proceeded quite a while in utter silence. And it seemed like for once, Tobe understood why Garu had not wished to talk all these years. Vow or not. Some words were not meant to describe such feelings in times like this. For there was nothing one had to say to the other. Nothing at all...