Though what had happened wasn't ideal, it seemed as if they were able to move past it without any further incident. Though the green made was obviously irritated and quite grumpy, he said his apology with a genuine tone that was rather smooth and passive. It was more than enough to satisfy Kira's request. Kira really didn't want it to go this way and have a confrontation like that but he really did believe it was the right thing to do, he felt he had to stand up for something so small so they wouldn't be walked over later on. After all, they were here to help and nobody really deserved to be talked to that way, and regardless of whatever possible consequence, Kira would have followed his actions through right to the end but thankfully, it didn't go that way.

With Rhapsody addressing the issue and stating that she wasn't upset, Kira simply nodded his head and listened to her say her piece.  While she did originally agree with Kira's viewpoint on the matter, she managed to speak in a manner that both parties could be satisfied without any further conflict or issues, and it was rather good on her. It seemed as if she was a nature at deescalation and that was a rather good trait, one that Kira would like to see around a little bit more often. Hell, maybe she'd even be able to help out with protecting the Earth, a role that he was going to try to fill if the need ever arose.  Though when she had given him a question, it was a moment for him to break his temporary silence and speak his part.

"I've got no intentions of leaving. It never even crossed my mind if I'm being honest." At this point Kira couldn't do much else than give a reassuring smile, he wasn't going to run while this individual required help. He could relate to this man more than the others would know, given he recently experienced similar. "I'll only take off when the jobs done and this man has a roof over his head, until that's done well.. I'm right here." Kira would've stated rather quickly while going back to the work at hand. Most of the debris removal was done at this point with only but a few larger pieces remaining and rapidly, Kira would start tossing them aside.

Though the next step was going to be a little bit more difficult for him as he never built anything from the ground up. Sure, he might've been exposed to basic carpentry but building a house from scratch? He was completely out of his element. "But I've got to say, I really hope either of you know how to build a house because I'm rather lost on it.. Never done it, have no idea how. I'll do my best though." He couldn't help but shrug his shoulders lightly, if anything he hoped that they could guide him. He was always game for learning something new!

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The tensions between the two seemed to calm for the moment, which was more than a bit relieving to Rhapsody; she would breathe a quick sigh to that relief and smile as the two seemed to move opposite to one another. It wasn't as though the residents back in her village didn't also have moment where they became angered, but she'd never seen such a level of potential aggression as she'd seen between Kira and Acsull, nor had she seen such aggression rise so rapidly. Luckily, with both ready to return their focus to the task at hand, Rhapsody was able to return her attention to Kira as he asked his question.

"Oo! I know how!!" Rhapsody would exclaim excitedly, ready to finally allow the skills she'd acquired in her village over the years to shine through; before ultimately being shot down rather quickly as Genshi interjected with a plan of his own.

Ears folded to the sides of her head in momentary defeat, Rhapsody would give a quick sigh before just as quickly letting out a small chuckle as she returned to her enthusiastic self and rushed over towards Genshi. The man had a convenient blue print, which was a bit disappointing but also likely for the best; with the ideas Rhapsody had in mind, the house was less likely to appear as a comforting abode and more likely to appear and a tourist attraction if she had her way. Far better for the man and his wife to return to a home they'd be more familiar with rather than a jumbled mess of teenage creativity.

"Oh! This is a pretty simple design!" She'd say with a smile as she looked over the blueprint Genshi presented, "Hehe, you and your wife musta lived pretty modestly, huh?" Rhapsody would ask rhetorically before turning her attention back towards Kira, "Okay! I'll handle setting up the placement of the new walls if you wouldn't mind putting it all together." She'd say to Kira excitedly before glancing over towards Acsull, "Be careful Acsull! If ya need any help, feel free ta ask!" She'd finish with a smile.

With the blueprints as their guide and a majority of the materials already on hand, it likely wouldn't take long for the three to at least finish a livable construction before the end of the day. Rhapsody worried about the lack of tools like a hammer to set nails into the boards needed for the house walls, but after witnessing Kira break down such large pieces of debris with his bear hands, she figured a hammer might not be too necessary for him. For what the three lacked in materials however, it'd be up to Acsull to bring the necessary supplies back to fill in the blanks. Wooden planks wouldn't be an issue to make on site, but bricks might have been a tad more difficult if not impossible, so the trio would need to improvise!

"Haha! Indeed." Genshi chuckled as his two helpers commented on the simplicity of the design. "I was never one for more complex houses... Surely, when I was younger, I could make them for my clients. It was good money, you see. Now, though, I find myself craving the simpler things in life... After all, luxury doesn't last, hm?" The old man laughed softly, surveying the pile of rubble. Suddenly, Genshi's laugh cracked and broke out into a low, throaty cough, the sound catching Acsull's attention! The sound of one's own lungs clenching up, as if something were inside there wasn't supposed to be. Acsull had only heard this sound once before, when the last village elder...

"...Genshi..." The Namekian whispered, his eyes softening with worry. Genshi withdrew a handkerchief from his pocket and dabbed his lips, beholding small flecks of red dotting the cloth. His eyes lingered on the sight, his expression almost seeming to melt from sheer exhaustion... before he tucked the cloth away and smiled!

"Now! Let's get to work you two!" He announced, the slightest strain in his enthusiasm! "We have a home to finish!"

Genshi worked like a man possessed, popping between tasks, letting bricks, cutting wood, all like a man at least half his age! The old man... was feeling it again, the spark of a person reunited with their passion after so long! Geshi never had the opportunity to work on something near this big after he retired, instead trying to quell his need with minor woodworks and crafts. A wooden toy here, some furniture there... It was a nice distraction, but it wasn't exactly fulfilling. He wasn't building with a purpose, only to keep his hands busy. That was why, even though his house had burned down and he was effectively making it on the kindness of strangers, Geshi couldn't be happier! He was a man in his element, a fire reborn from the embers of an old love!

...Mind he isn't consumed by the fire in his eagerness to embrace it again.

Genshi, while carrying a handful of bricks, froze as a twinge of agony arched through his chest, the old man dropping his load as he collapsed to his knees, coughing harshly! In a flash, Acsull was at the man's side, any animosity forgotten in the face of his pain! The old man... he was struggling to breath. Adrenaline and determination could only get you so far, Acsull wanted to say, that the old man should rest beside his wife and let THEM do the work! 

...But could Acsull do that...? Could Acsull take away a man's passion right as it was blazing to life once more? Could one tell this old man, this artist, his latest (and possibly last) project wasn't worth his health? 

...Acsull wasn't sure... and so he said nothing, only resting a hand on Genshi's back, trying to relieve some of the stress with a sympathetic presence. A quick look around indicated to the Namekian that the home was roughly half-way done, easily able to be completed if they dedicated a little more time to it all. With Genshi's help, this could be done in a few minutes... Maybe... but what of... what of him...? Genshi was just then getting his breath back by the time Acsull's eyes fell on him again, the old man seeming to age another 10 years in a few seconds of coughing... 

"...Mister Genshi..." Acsull whispered, his voice low, soothing. "Let us take care of this... Please." The Namekian would take the old man's hand, guiding him to his wife. The carpenter resisted at first, his eyes locked on the frame of the house... then down at his feet as he gave up, a few muted words (not so muted to his namekian hearing) of frustration being muttered under his breath.

"Yes I... I think you're right..." Genshi huffed shallowly, his wife taking him in her arms and guiding him to a nearby stone. "My blueprints... The design is simple, Acsull but you...." He took in a few more heavy breaths... before smiling. "You will need them..." 

"Yes." Acsull nodded.... before scooping up the blueprints off the ground. The design was... alien, but simple enough, especially after how much had already been done. 

"Okay." Acsull stated, turning to the two Earthling helpers! "...Lets get this done, hm? I'll help in any way I can."

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