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[ His gaze falls to where their fingers are. He wonders if he should say something about it, but decides against it in the end. If she's comfortable, then it's fine. ]

This place doesn't need more strange creatures. We have the Arehtei, as well as those monsters that show up every month or so.

[unhappy]

You should come with, next time there's something good on the task board.

[ Speaking of monsters. She'll make sure he's fine if he does come, but she wants to get him used to being in more dangerous situations so that he can both see that she'll protect him and maybe he'll pick up a thing or two watching her defend herself. She's worried he won't call her if he needs help still, and she realizes that if she loses Akashi and Mercury, she isn't going to know what to do. ]

[glorifies]

That may not be a wise decision.

[ He knows Emerald has her back, but he doesn't want to let her do all the work while he just stands there and does nothing. Picking up a weapon doesn't seem to be in his interests anymore. ]

[unhappy]

Why not? It's not all fighting, you know. I've done infiltration before, those whole thing that was basically puzzles and platforming... It'd be a lot easier to do stuff like that with someone way smarter with me. And more fun.

[glorifies]

My friends were very worried after what happened at Shaarnath. [ Now, he doubts that it'll happen again, but he really doesn't want to put himself in any danger. He's been trying to be better about everything—about taking advice and trusting his peers—and he seems to believe that this is one way of going about it. ]

Secondly, I do not intend for you to do most of the work. While puzzles may be my forte, there may be traps involved, amongst other things. In a dangerous situation, I should turn to you, but that would only make me a burden.

[ If they were to team up, he'd want each of them to do 50% of the work each. ]

If you'd like to do a task together, we can choose amongst the less dangerous ones.

[unhappy]

That's because you went in without a plan or expectation for emergencies in Shaarnath, right?

[ Okay, she's settled on that instead of continually pointing out that he would've been fine in Shaarnath if he had just taken a knee for two seconds. ]

How about something medium? Not just straight-up monster hunting, but something that isn't risk-free like babysitting rat-dogs.

[glorifies]

[ He is going to pointedly ignore the question. It doesn't sound like Emerald is expecting a proper answer to him, anyway. ]

We'll see what is on the task board in the next coming weeks.

[unhappy]

Okay.

[ Emerald quiets down after that, and stops playing with his fingers too. ]

I should head back...

[glorifies]

[ He frowns at that, but he doesn't make it seem as obvious since he looks down. ]

Do you want me to walk you back?

[ He doesn't know where she lives now, but... he'll be a gentleman about it, at least. ]

[unhappy]

Yeah, I should show you where the new place is.

[ She nods as if she's affirming her decision, though she does add: ]

I just don't want to ruin everything here too, and I think Merc's still a little skittish about being on his own more even with me in a mood.

[ She likes it here, and she can feel her mood sinking again despite that Akashi's doing his best and she wants to feel better. ]

[glorifies]

It's not an issue. You needn't worry.

[ They can probably take Yukimaru with them too? It'll help Akashi get back here once Emerald is in her apartment. ]

Should I pack the bread for you?

[unhappy]

I'm gonna worry if I put all four of you out on the street because I have a panic attack.

[ At the reminder of the food, Emerald takes a deep breath, then quickly finishes eating. She's clearly not enjoying the food, but sometimes it's more important to just get it down even if you don't feel like eating. She can't respond verbally with all the bread in her mouth so she shakes her head, then reaches for the milk to try to.. soften it a little. She's trying to go fast so he doesn't have to wait on her. ]

[glorifies]

[ It's more like Akashi doesn't feel the need to worry when he can negate Emerald's feelings. He decides not to say anything more about it. ]

I'll go get my coat.

[ It's in the kitchen, so he'll just put that back on. ]

You can leave those there for now. I'll clean up when I get back.

[unhappy]

[ Emerald says something with her mouth full, but it's basically incomprehensible. It's probably just acknowledgement of what he said, but who really knows.

She ate that way too fast and now she's sitting here trying not to burp because at least she's not that kind of rude. ]

[glorifies]

[ He comes back moments later dressed up and ready to go. He'll just wait for Emerald to not look like she's going to throw up before heading to the door. ]

[unhappy]

[ She clears her throat to kind of cover up a little noise, then comes after following him. ]

I ate too fast.

[glorifies]

You'll have to rest for a while, then. Let the food go down for a while.

[unhappy]

I can rest on the horse, it's fine. It's just bread and milk.

[ or maybe she wants an excuse to stay, she doesn't know. ]

[glorifies]

Are you sure? It's not advisable to ride a horse if your stomach is full.

[ He doesn't want Emerald to barf on him, too. ]

Stay here a while longer. You can tell Mercury that you're just waiting to feel less bloated before going back. I doubt it would be an issue.

[unhappy]

Can I sleep on your couch?

[ She's going back and forth from wanting to leave and wanting to stay so fast Akashi's probably going to get whiplash. She'll just leave if something happens. ]

[glorifies]

[ It's not fine to be indecisive about things. Emerald is in a fragile state right now though and that's why Akashi's just allowing it without saying anything about it. She took care of him when he asked for her company. As a friend, he should do the same with no room for judgment. ]

You'll get sick if you sleep out here. Take my bed, and I'll borrow extra blankets from Shintarou so I can be the one to stay here.

[ He doesn't get sick!! ]

[unhappy]

Your couch is easily in one of the top ten warmest places I've ever slept, I'm not going to get sick.

[ She can sleep outside without getting sick, she's not concerned about the couch.. ]

You wouldn't sleep on the couch when you stayed at my place either.

[glorifies]

[ There's the whole being chivalrous thing that Akashi is, which is why he doesn't want her to sleep on the couch. What's more, if Midorima sees her, he's likely not going to approve of Emerald spending the night in their house. It's not that Akashi intends to hide her like a deep, dark secret, but he can't exactly tell her to be honest with Kuroko and Mayuzumi now. He's just... prolonging what he told Midorima he would do. ]

I'm not letting you sleep on the couch. [ The urge to make a command is something he fights back, but the way his eyes narrow is something he can't. He's not like Cinder. He doesn't want her to see him as somebody like her. He has no intention of using Emerald and treating her like she's a disposable tool. ] Stay in my room where it's warm. If you don't want to sleep in my bed, I'll acquire a futon.

[unhappy]

[ "I'm not letting you" is clear enough as it is, so she doesn't argue again. When it's Akashi, most of the time she doesn't need to be told more than once after he clarifies whether or not he's going to be flexible on something. It's easier to just listen right now anyway. ]

Let's just do what you did at the apartment then.

[ Though she definitely doesn't have pajamas to change into this time, but she'll.. figure it out. ]

[glorifies]

[ Okay! That's not a bad enough compromise. ]

Do you also want me to tell you a story?

[ He'll lend her one of his t-shirts to wear just so she's comfortable. She won't even have asked before he offers it to her. ]