What jobs would be professional for me to have that don't require an education?
[ She's not giving him sass. It's a real question that she's going to have to deal with. Mercury may not still be here, but he made a lot of good points about things she was going to have to figure out and face. Her lack of formal education and non-criminal or survival skills being one of them. Adding in Akashi's professionalism requirements and probably expectations from his father and society... Emerald isn't enough. ]
I'll have you know there are many successful businessmen and women who don't have an MBA, let alone finished studying in school.
[ It's not a direct answer, but he wants to assure her that she'll have a place, regardless of her background. ]
We can start a small business together.
[ He hums a little as he thinks. Time is a little weird here and it just so happens to be their enemy at this moment. He heaves her upwards just a little because his arms are getting a little tired. Just a little! It's nothing bad. ]
If you're willing, you could learn here. Use the time here to study and learn more about how other businesses work and prepare yourself for when we go to Japan. It may take time, and it does take a lot of patience.
[ As for the type of business... he isn't sure either. Seeing Emerald behind a counter of a quaint cafe seems fun, or perhaps she could be a florist... but these are little shops that he'd like to have for himself. Something where he can interact with people without the whole idea of him being an Akashi. ]
[ She hums as she tries to think of something she might be able to handle. Her ideas are a lot less cute. Sorry Akashi. ]
A security company. I can do a security consultation in which I break into people's houses to prove how easy it is, then you can sell like.. locks and alarms and plans and stuff?
It would be with permission! I wouldn't just be breaking into random people's houses. "Have an ex-con security expert test your home for weaknesses, then get a home security makeover courtesy of the Akashi.. Corp... Inc?"
[ It really does seem like Emerald thinks it's a good idea, but she got mad at him when she thought he liked what he wants her to be, not who she is. He's not trying to change who she is, but if she's going to live in Japan or anywhere else and have a healthy and normal life, she's going to have to think healthily and normally.
In any case, they're near the basketboys' house. There's just one problem... a hill. ]
Emerald, I may not be able to carry you from this point onwards.
[ She's trying. It's not like she thinks she's totally off base-- because for her, Remnant is the kind of place that people would benefit from improving and testing security. They have so many safety issues, it's so easy for criminals to know just where to go, it seems like a good idea to her.
Akashi brushing the idea off is telling her something is wrong, but she doesn't really understand why. Maybe she was right- she needs to learn something new, not rely on what she can do. ]
Sorry. I'll pick something else.
[ She nods and moves her hands to his shoulders so she can steady her hop down once he sets her down. ]
I'm really good at observing people and taking notes. Is there a business I can help with that?
Those are qualities any person should possess, no matter the setting. Why don't we focus on what you'd like to do now, and see what happens afterwards?
[ He sets her down carefully and then gets down on one knee in front of her so he can help her put her shoes on. ]
[ He's a little slow in putting one shoe after the other because of the ribbons. One day, he'll get this... but considering this is his first time, he's setting a good record for himself! ]
A yoga instructor? That might be enjoyable. If you want to do more related to that field, you may even become a gym instructor. You could even tell people what their diet should be for the upcoming months.
[ Dessert taste-tester also sounds fun but he feels like Emerald would get tired of it quickly enough...
Once he's done putting her shoes on on both feet, he pushes himself up and stretches his arms. When that's done, he takes her hand in his so they can start walking. ]
I'll try that out here then. Is that.. it's not something you're going to be looked down on for dating, right?
[ She's definitely conscious of that. Though if it is ok then she's willing to try it. Something physical is at least something she knows she can handle, even if she needs to learn the technical parts still. ]
That won't matter. It's not something for you to worry about.
[ So don't think about it. Emerald. He'll be the one to think about it, instead. At the end of it all, though, he'd fight people for her. He just wants her to have a normal job if she really wants one. Nothing out of this world. ]
[ She trusts him, and she knows better than to question when she's told not to worry about something. She doesn't look satisfied with that answer since it wasn't a clear 'no, it's a great choice.' She genuinely doesn't know what she can do to actually be good enough without having to make people look down on his choice because his choice is her. ]
[ Once they get to the small house Akashi lives in, he opens the door for Emerald to enter. It doesn't seem like anyone else is at home, perhaps they're all still at work. Akashi motions for Emerald to follow him to his room so he can put his bag down and then take off his coat and his vest. (Look, he has to dress really nice, okay. He may have ended up charming some people at work, too...) ]
Do you want to rest here and wait? I'll make soup.
[ Emerald follows him to his room and just about immediately flops down on the bed, kicking her shoes off next to it before she pulls her feet up. She rolls onto her side and opens her mouth to answer and then- ]
[ She's like a cat... he places a hand on the back of her shoulder to gently rub his thumb against the skin. If she doesn't fight it, he'll dig his finger in and knead it slowly. ]
I'm not sure what you mean. That's a strange generalisation.
[ She opposite of fights it. She flattens out on the bed so he can do whatever he wants to her shoulder, it feels good. ]
Rich people and people who work for rich people are the only ones you ever see with petticoats and cravats and ribbons and general frilly stuff. A maid cafe is like... "pretend you're rich for a day but still eat omelets."
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[ She's not giving him sass. It's a real question that she's going to have to deal with. Mercury may not still be here, but he made a lot of good points about things she was going to have to figure out and face. Her lack of formal education and non-criminal or survival skills being one of them. Adding in Akashi's professionalism requirements and probably expectations from his father and society... Emerald isn't enough. ]
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[ It's not a direct answer, but he wants to assure her that she'll have a place, regardless of her background. ]
We can start a small business together.
[ He hums a little as he thinks. Time is a little weird here and it just so happens to be their enemy at this moment. He heaves her upwards just a little because his arms are getting a little tired. Just a little! It's nothing bad. ]
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[ Even so, if he thinks she should, she genuinely is kinda of curious. ]
What kind of business?
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[ As for the type of business... he isn't sure either. Seeing Emerald behind a counter of a quaint cafe seems fun, or perhaps she could be a florist... but these are little shops that he'd like to have for himself. Something where he can interact with people without the whole idea of him being an Akashi. ]
What would you like to have?
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[ She hums as she tries to think of something she might be able to handle. Her ideas are a lot less cute. Sorry Akashi. ]
A security company. I can do a security consultation in which I break into people's houses to prove how easy it is, then you can sell like.. locks and alarms and plans and stuff?
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[ It would get a ton of complaints. ]
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[ She thought it was a good idea... :( ]
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[ It really does seem like Emerald thinks it's a good idea, but she got mad at him when she thought he liked what he wants her to be, not who she is. He's not trying to change who she is, but if she's going to live in Japan or anywhere else and have a healthy and normal life, she's going to have to think healthily and normally.
In any case, they're near the basketboys' house. There's just one problem... a hill. ]
Emerald, I may not be able to carry you from this point onwards.
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Akashi brushing the idea off is telling her something is wrong, but she doesn't really understand why. Maybe she was right- she needs to learn something new, not rely on what she can do. ]
Sorry. I'll pick something else.
[ She nods and moves her hands to his shoulders so she can steady her hop down once he sets her down. ]
I'm really good at observing people and taking notes. Is there a business I can help with that?
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[ He sets her down carefully and then gets down on one knee in front of her so he can help her put her shoes on. ]
Shoes, please.
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[ She holds her foot up, setting her shoes down next to Akashi so he can put them back on her.
She just has to pick something that isn't going to embarrass him, right? ]
I'm good at lying, I can be an actress.
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Other people would look at you and want you.
[ That would be a problem too??? ]
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Alligator sitter. Yoga instructor. Trophy wife. Dessert taste-tester.
[ Those all actually sound okay to her but she doubt any of them are respectable enough. ]
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[ Dessert taste-tester also sounds fun but he feels like Emerald would get tired of it quickly enough...
Once he's done putting her shoes on on both feet, he pushes himself up and stretches his arms. When that's done, he takes her hand in his so they can start walking. ]
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[ She might have to take up yoga here if it is.. at least enough to b.s. teaching it. ]
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[ Which he's sure she can learn here, if she really wanted to. ]
It should rake in a decent amount of money, too. The job itself pays well, from what I know.
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[ She's definitely conscious of that. Though if it is ok then she's willing to try it. Something physical is at least something she knows she can handle, even if she needs to learn the technical parts still. ]
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[ So don't think about it. Emerald. He'll be the one to think about it, instead. At the end of it all, though, he'd fight people for her. He just wants her to have a normal job if she really wants one. Nothing out of this world. ]
What matters is that you'll grow from it.
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Okay.
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Do you want to rest here and wait? I'll make soup.
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Seijuro, I'm not wearing that.
[ The fuck is that pink maid outfit ]
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[ He's hanging his coat at the back of his door when he realises what she means. ]
Ah, that's mine. I was asked to help out at a maid cafe.
[ That explains nothing...
He joins Emerald at the foot of the bed once he's in just his trousers and shirt. He still looks pretty dressed up despite having dressed down. ]
It looked good on me.
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[ It's not really judgy so much as she just.. didn't really expect that answer. She rolls onto her stomach so she's next to him as he sits down. ]
Why are rich people all into frilly outfits?
[ It's the weirdest thing she's ever noticed about rich people. Even the guys are like Greetings check out my cravat ]
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I'm not sure what you mean. That's a strange generalisation.
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Rich people and people who work for rich people are the only ones you ever see with petticoats and cravats and ribbons and general frilly stuff. A maid cafe is like... "pretend you're rich for a day but still eat omelets."
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