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[that voice jerks Akira out of his blank stare, and his gaze flickers up the stairwell to find Akechi descending same at a. . . very odd posture, now that he thinks about it. why is he gripping the rail like he's about to fall???]
I thought I saw-- [. . . nevermind. it isn't important, and Akira aborts the explanation with a shake of his head] Anyway, I'm fine.
Why're you clinging to the railing like it's a life saver?
I thought I saw-- [. . . nevermind. it isn't important, and Akira aborts the explanation with a shake of his head] Anyway, I'm fine.
Why're you clinging to the railing like it's a life saver?
[Wow!!!
What if Akechi plans to ask him to throw himself off the balcony.
What if.]
We both want to get to the bottom of this. As long as we share that same goal, it will be far more efficient if we work together to solve this.
[But, no. It's a reasonable request instead. Shocking.]
What if Akechi plans to ask him to throw himself off the balcony.
What if.]
We both want to get to the bottom of this. As long as we share that same goal, it will be far more efficient if we work together to solve this.
[But, no. It's a reasonable request instead. Shocking.]
[apparently he'd just bounce back because SOME PEOPLE HAVE TRIED THAT]
[anyway, a flicker of surprise crosses Akira's expression, because he actually didn't expect Akechi to be the one of them to make that offer. doing so was on the tip of Akira's tongue from the very moment they entered this room together, so. . . it doesn't take much for him to agree]
. . .
Huh.
[but now without a slight curve of his lips, and a knowing quirk of his brow]
So you have changed.
[even if it's just a little bit]
[anyway, in response? he steps forward and offers Akechi his hand, so they can shake on it]
[anyway, a flicker of surprise crosses Akira's expression, because he actually didn't expect Akechi to be the one of them to make that offer. doing so was on the tip of Akira's tongue from the very moment they entered this room together, so. . . it doesn't take much for him to agree]
. . .
Huh.
[but now without a slight curve of his lips, and a knowing quirk of his brow]
So you have changed.
[even if it's just a little bit]
[anyway, in response? he steps forward and offers Akechi his hand, so they can shake on it]
[...
So, like. Ignoring that.]
If you saw something odd, it's better to bring it up now than wait until it becomes an issue.
[He's not moving from whatever step he's standing on, but he does let go of the hand rail. Slowly. Purposefully. A little bit too calmly to be normal. It's fine.]
So, like. Ignoring that.]
If you saw something odd, it's better to bring it up now than wait until it becomes an issue.
[He's not moving from whatever step he's standing on, but he does let go of the hand rail. Slowly. Purposefully. A little bit too calmly to be normal. It's fine.]
[. . . akechi. . .]
I hallucinated a juggling elephant.
[false]
[also he is pointedly staring at Akechi with one brow raised like, I see what you're doing, buddy. nothing gets past me]
I hallucinated a juggling elephant.
[false]
[also he is pointedly staring at Akechi with one brow raised like, I see what you're doing, buddy. nothing gets past me]
[... Ugh.
With a look of mild disgust:]
Don't misunderstand. I'm only offering an alliance because it's convenient for me.
[People don't change so easily. In the end, he can only ever be himself. To think otherwise is to delude themselves.
But as long as Akira doesn't totally change his mind right here and now, fine. They can shake on it.]
With a look of mild disgust:]
Don't misunderstand. I'm only offering an alliance because it's convenient for me.
[People don't change so easily. In the end, he can only ever be himself. To think otherwise is to delude themselves.
But as long as Akira doesn't totally change his mind right here and now, fine. They can shake on it.]
I know.
[and Akira wouldn't lie to himself by thinking otherwise. but Akechi coming to him with this proposal, even for his own convenience and selfishness, is still. . . something. a step up. a very tiny, very minuscule, step up]
[especially considering the last time they really worked together Akechi was actually plotting on murdering him]
[there's no part of Akira that changes his mind, so the handshake he gives his firm and pointed]
And I'm only agreeing because it's convenient for me.
[not. . . a lie. . . all Confidants are built upon an equal exchange]
[and Akira wouldn't lie to himself by thinking otherwise. but Akechi coming to him with this proposal, even for his own convenience and selfishness, is still. . . something. a step up. a very tiny, very minuscule, step up]
[especially considering the last time they really worked together Akechi was actually plotting on murdering him]
[there's no part of Akira that changes his mind, so the handshake he gives his firm and pointed]
And I'm only agreeing because it's convenient for me.
[not. . . a lie. . . all Confidants are built upon an equal exchange]
[yeh]
An "honest" answer for someone who sidestepped my question.
An "honest" answer for someone who sidestepped my question.
[yeah it's way better than ranking up WHILE pointing a gun at someone's head AKECHI]
We do.
[. . . . . . .]
[and, while their hands are clasped, Akira's gonna sneak in]
. . . I'm glad-- relieved-- to see you're alive.
[TAKE SOME OF HIS SENTIMENTALITY AND SHOVE IT DOWN UR THROAT, AKECHI]
We do.
[. . . . . . .]
[and, while their hands are clasped, Akira's gonna sneak in]
. . . I'm glad-- relieved-- to see you're alive.
[TAKE SOME OF HIS SENTIMENTALITY AND SHOVE IT DOWN UR THROAT, AKECHI]
You might want to get your faulty memory checked.
[watching Akechi descend the stairwell carefully]
And it is. All for me. None for you.
[HE CAN'T TASTE IT]
[watching Akechi descend the stairwell carefully]
And it is. All for me. None for you.
[HE CAN'T TASTE IT]
[lol Akechi]
[draws his hand back when Akechi does, folding his arms again and looking completely unfazed]
I don't care what you think I should or shouldn't be.
[said just as point blank. YOU DON'T SCARE HIM, AKECHI]
And I think we have plenty we need to discuss. But that depends on how ready you are to address the elephants in the room.
[draws his hand back when Akechi does, folding his arms again and looking completely unfazed]
I don't care what you think I should or shouldn't be.
[said just as point blank. YOU DON'T SCARE HIM, AKECHI]
And I think we have plenty we need to discuss. But that depends on how ready you are to address the elephants in the room.
[Wow!! He frowns at him. Rude.]
You won't even consider sharing? [He doesn't want to share. He just wants coffee that doesn't involve making it himself. He's almost at the bottom of the stairs when his gaze drifts a little to the left, apparently catching sight of something just beyond Akira's shoulder.] I'm hurt. What would...
[What would... what? Apparently, Akira doesn't get to find out because Akechi trails off at this point. A moment later — and his eyes are widening at the same time he flinches away. From what? A mystery. But because of this, his heel will make contact with the step right behind him and, since he's no longer holding the handrail, he immediately loses his footing.
Time to eat shit for the nth time in less than a week. Unfortunate]
You won't even consider sharing? [He doesn't want to share. He just wants coffee that doesn't involve making it himself. He's almost at the bottom of the stairs when his gaze drifts a little to the left, apparently catching sight of something just beyond Akira's shoulder.] I'm hurt. What would...
[What would... what? Apparently, Akira doesn't get to find out because Akechi trails off at this point. A moment later — and his eyes are widening at the same time he flinches away. From what? A mystery. But because of this, his heel will make contact with the step right behind him and, since he's no longer holding the handrail, he immediately loses his footing.
Time to eat shit for the nth time in less than a week. Unfortunate]
[oh my god. UNFORTUNATE]
[what is fortunate, however, is the fact that Akira is there. it's instinct when he reaches out to grab Akechi's arm in an attempt to steady him before he COMPLETELY eats shit. and he manages to do all of this without spilling a drop of his coffee. HOW GRACEFUL]
[his next commentary is less so]
Ah.
You saw the juggling elephant, too?
["juggling elephant"]
[what is fortunate, however, is the fact that Akira is there. it's instinct when he reaches out to grab Akechi's arm in an attempt to steady him before he COMPLETELY eats shit. and he manages to do all of this without spilling a drop of his coffee. HOW GRACEFUL]
[his next commentary is less so]
Ah.
You saw the juggling elephant, too?
["juggling elephant"]
[Akira is too good and it's too bad Akechi is going to be an ungrateful little binch. Though not before looking equal parts surprised and confused by the fact that he didn't completely eat shit, taking a hot second to notice the hand on his arm. Almost like he did not feel the hand on his arm in the first place. Hm. Inhaling, he glances in that direction again... and purposefully untenses.
Okay. Fine.
Time to right himself, yank his arm away, and narrow his eyes at Akira like he highkey wishes he had spilled his coffee.]
Is this a joke to you?
[MAYBE
HE HAS JUGGLING ELEPHANT TRAUMA, AKIRA KURUSU.]
Okay. Fine.
Time to right himself, yank his arm away, and narrow his eyes at Akira like he highkey wishes he had spilled his coffee.]
Is this a joke to you?
[MAYBE
HE HAS JUGGLING ELEPHANT TRAUMA, AKIRA KURUSU.]
[HE DOES NOT HAVE JUGGLING ELEPHANT TRAUMA PLEASE!!]
[but Akira is quick to let go of Akechi's arm when he pulls away, having completely and utterly expected the ungrateful assholery he got. and in response he. . .]
[. . . . . . . . . . offers Akechi his mug of coffee?????]
Yeah, sort of. It's called coping.
[HAR HAR]
Plus, you're not exactly giving me serious material to work with, here.
[what with Akechi being all AVOIDANT and everything]
[but Akira is quick to let go of Akechi's arm when he pulls away, having completely and utterly expected the ungrateful assholery he got. and in response he. . .]
[. . . . . . . . . . offers Akechi his mug of coffee?????]
Yeah, sort of. It's called coping.
[HAR HAR]
Plus, you're not exactly giving me serious material to work with, here.
[what with Akechi being all AVOIDANT and everything]
[well]
[. . . if Akechi is going to be that way about it. . .]
[Akira's going to say it, chin lifted, eyes locked with the other detective to give it more ~feeling~]
I don't hate you.
[which Akira wants to think is obvious, but. . . it doesn't hurt to say]
I never have. You can hate me all you want in return, and that's fine.
But I don't want to fight you anymore.
[. . . if Akechi is going to be that way about it. . .]
[Akira's going to say it, chin lifted, eyes locked with the other detective to give it more ~feeling~]
I don't hate you.
[which Akira wants to think is obvious, but. . . it doesn't hurt to say]
I never have. You can hate me all you want in return, and that's fine.
But I don't want to fight you anymore.
[WOW. MAYBE A JUGGLING ELEPHANT MUGGED HIM? AKIRA DOESN'T KNOW THAT.
Whatever.
Is he going to yell syke? Because Akechi is going to snatch that coffee cup before he can change his mind. His coffee cup now. His to hold in a death grip even though he's now SUSPICIOUS about the contents, and will unsubtly give them a curious glance.]
I prompted you to elaborate. Was that not enough?
[Is he self aware not to touch the coping conversation with a ten foot pole? We just don't know. Either way, he is totally Fine and Not Being Avoidant and yes Maybe he is On Fire so let him burn in peace? It can be the takoyaki incident redux.]
Whatever.
Is he going to yell syke? Because Akechi is going to snatch that coffee cup before he can change his mind. His coffee cup now. His to hold in a death grip even though he's now SUSPICIOUS about the contents, and will unsubtly give them a curious glance.]
I prompted you to elaborate. Was that not enough?
[Is he self aware not to touch the coping conversation with a ten foot pole? We just don't know. Either way, he is totally Fine and Not Being Avoidant and yes Maybe he is On Fire so let him burn in peace? It can be the takoyaki incident redux.]
[no he isn't going to yell syke. ALSO IT'S A PERFECTLY NORMAL AND DELICIOUS CUP OF COFFEE. it's warm and it smells good and it's only mildly poisoned-- just kidding it's not poisoned at all. enjoy it, Akechi]
Quid pro quo. Give some to get some, Akechi.
[with both hands now freed, Akira folds his arms over his torso and raises a brow]
So I'll ask again: are you okay?
Quid pro quo. Give some to get some, Akechi.
[with both hands now freed, Akira folds his arms over his torso and raises a brow]
So I'll ask again: are you okay?
[.............
Of course it was bound to be something like this.]
... If that's what you had to say, you're truly an idiot.
[He hates him. He hates him. He hates, hates, hates him.
He will never understand him.]
I have no intention of fighting you as long as our alliance stands. Furthermore, I have no reason to kill you. [After all, Akira's not in his way anymore. Their goals are compatible.] Is that what you needed to hear?
Of course it was bound to be something like this.]
... If that's what you had to say, you're truly an idiot.
[He hates him. He hates him. He hates, hates, hates him.
He will never understand him.]
I have no intention of fighting you as long as our alliance stands. Furthermore, I have no reason to kill you. [After all, Akira's not in his way anymore. Their goals are compatible.] Is that what you needed to hear?
[a sharp exhale of breath, slightly frustrated. like a brick wall. . . but then again, there had always been a wall between them, hadn't there? there was no breaking that down just one conversation into their reunion, alliance or not]
[if there was any breaking it down at all]
No. I didn't "need" to hear it. I believe we're beyond that.
[. . .]
[but a small part of him-- the part that can't so easily trust someone who hurt so many of his people-- does wonder what would happen if Akechi were given reason again]
[he doesn't voice that aloud]
But I wanted you to know how I felt. After everything-- I though you deserved that bit of honesty.
[if there was any breaking it down at all]
No. I didn't "need" to hear it. I believe we're beyond that.
[. . .]
[but a small part of him-- the part that can't so easily trust someone who hurt so many of his people-- does wonder what would happen if Akechi were given reason again]
[he doesn't voice that aloud]
But I wanted you to know how I felt. After everything-- I though you deserved that bit of honesty.
Edited 2020-02-19 04:29 (UTC)
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