[ A little after Christmas, Akashi will get home to a present on his bed. It isn't wrapped, but the box is clearly from a bakery in Verens. Inside, there's a selection of different small cakes for him to sample.
There isn't a note either, but given what they are... he should be able to tell. ]
There isn't a note either, but given what they are... he should be able to tell. ]
[ Akashi feels that he doesn't have any friends here yet and is therefore wasn't expecting to receive anything for Christmas, so this is a pleasant surprise. Unfortunately, he has no money to spare to return the present, which he owns up to through a telepathic text.
Apparently, emotions can be conveyed through mere text, too. The text is in elegant flourished italic. Red. ]
This seems like the worst way to "text" someone. Either way, I've received the cakes.
Please don't trespass into my house again.
That said, thank you and Merry Christmas. I currently don't have any money on me as Iruma asked for what amount I had on me when we had met. [ what the fuck akashi ]
I'll be sure to return the favour next time.
Apparently, emotions can be conveyed through mere text, too. The text is in elegant flourished italic. Red. ]
This seems like the worst way to "text" someone. Either way, I've received the cakes.
Please don't trespass into my house again.
That said, thank you and Merry Christmas. I currently don't have any money on me as Iruma asked for what amount I had on me when we had met. [ what the fuck akashi ]
I'll be sure to return the favour next time.
[ Akashi please, you aren't!! supposed to acknowledge it at all!!! At least doing it this way he doesn't have to think about the voice to make this time at least. ]
Do you miss the technology, Akashi-chan? But I can't leave my beloved Akashi-chan gifts if I can't trespass. Don't worry, I didn't peek at anything. I was as swift as a ninja. [ And because this is a mental link, he'll find an emoji with a tongue sticking out follows that. ]
Why did you let Iruma-chan walk over you like that though? I know she can be mean, but...
[ He forces the thought to trail off. ]
But! Don't worry, just play with me again sometime, okay?
[ Why does this sound kinkier than it should??????? ]
Do you miss the technology, Akashi-chan? But I can't leave my beloved Akashi-chan gifts if I can't trespass. Don't worry, I didn't peek at anything. I was as swift as a ninja. [ And because this is a mental link, he'll find an emoji with a tongue sticking out follows that. ]
Why did you let Iruma-chan walk over you like that though? I know she can be mean, but...
[ He forces the thought to trail off. ]
But! Don't worry, just play with me again sometime, okay?
[ Why does this sound kinkier than it should??????? ]
I don't have anything to hide, however, trespassing is a crime.
And I let it happen because I wanted to apologise for accusing her of something she didn't do. As nasty as her personality is, I was still at fault, and therefore, I had to repent. [ Akashi keeps the part where Miu asked him to grovel at her feet and all out. ] Our conversation didn't end on a good note, though. I thought apologising would have been the end of it.
[ That's the end of the first message he sends! WHY DOES HE TALK SO MUCH...
A few seconds later, he sends another-- ]
I will play whatever it is you wish to play, so long as I can leave with dignity. [ ie he's not going to a trampoline park ok ]
And I let it happen because I wanted to apologise for accusing her of something she didn't do. As nasty as her personality is, I was still at fault, and therefore, I had to repent. [ Akashi keeps the part where Miu asked him to grovel at her feet and all out. ] Our conversation didn't end on a good note, though. I thought apologising would have been the end of it.
[ That's the end of the first message he sends! WHY DOES HE TALK SO MUCH...
A few seconds later, he sends another-- ]
I will play whatever it is you wish to play, so long as I can leave with dignity. [ ie he's not going to a trampoline park ok ]
Only if you report me. Are you going to report me, Akashi-chan? [ There's a wave of sad emotions that come with that. ]
Iruma-chan really changed, huh? Why don't I give you some money to get by with? I have plenty.
[ So why does he still steal shit sometimes???? ]
I can't always promise that, y'know? But I'll do my best to ensure we leave on even ground. [ Which isn't exactly helpful either, but it means they'll be stuck in a draw stalemate everytime they play something. ]
Iruma-chan really changed, huh? Why don't I give you some money to get by with? I have plenty.
[ So why does he still steal shit sometimes???? ]
I can't always promise that, y'know? But I'll do my best to ensure we leave on even ground. [ Which isn't exactly helpful either, but it means they'll be stuck in a draw stalemate everytime they play something. ]
I have no need to report anything to the law enforcers when I have the situation under control.
[ He says this not because of the sulking, but because he does believe that he has everything under control. He's the absolute, after all. ]
And that's quite alright. I'll be able to gain the money I lost once I find a suitable job. [ hey akashi when will you get a job though you spoiled obocchan ]
That's interesting. I hope you'll be able to keep your word.
[ He says this not because of the sulking, but because he does believe that he has everything under control. He's the absolute, after all. ]
And that's quite alright. I'll be able to gain the money I lost once I find a suitable job. [ hey akashi when will you get a job though you spoiled obocchan ]
That's interesting. I hope you'll be able to keep your word.
[ Akashi thinks he's sent a decent response, but he backtracks and thinks that he may have sounded too stiff. Thinking back on his texts from Kise and Hayama, he tries to copy their style of texting so he can seem more approachable. ]
I'm sorry. Let me rephrase that: I hope you'll be able to keep your word. ٩(◕‿◕｡)۶
[ yeah, that's fancy calligraphy with a kaomoji at the end... ]
I'm sorry. Let me rephrase that: I hope you'll be able to keep your word. ٩(◕‿◕｡)۶
[ yeah, that's fancy calligraphy with a kaomoji at the end... ]
Ah, do you? That sounds like a challenge, Akashi-chan. Do you want to make me submit to you? [ Why does it sound gross even through text. His own style doesn't even give anything away, just as it is... courier. ]
What kind of work are you trying to get? Do a taskboard job with me sometime, you'll earn lots in one go. [ It may not be completely legal, but that doesn't matter. ]
I will, have more faith in me, my beloved Akashi-chan. ໒( ♥ ◡ ♥ )७
What kind of work are you trying to get? Do a taskboard job with me sometime, you'll earn lots in one go. [ It may not be completely legal, but that doesn't matter. ]
I will, have more faith in me, my beloved Akashi-chan. ໒( ♥ ◡ ♥ )७
[ Kokichi's choice of wording is. . . triggering, tbh, but Akashi manages to shake it off. ]
To make someone subservient to me means that I would have to gain your respect. I'm aware that that is not easily gained; we barely know each other. [ WHY IS HE TAKING THIS SO SERIOUSLY... ] Besides, I've left that behind.
As for a job, I'm not exactly sure. I've never really had to work before. Of course, my skills have been trained and polished for business since I was a child, however, I believe I haven't earned the right to manage a corporation yet.
[ As for having more faith in Kokichi... he'd rather not get too close to people at the moment. Faith requires trust and vulnerability. Akashi isn't ready for a commitment like that just yet. ]
To make someone subservient to me means that I would have to gain your respect. I'm aware that that is not easily gained; we barely know each other. [ WHY IS HE TAKING THIS SO SERIOUSLY... ] Besides, I've left that behind.
As for a job, I'm not exactly sure. I've never really had to work before. Of course, my skills have been trained and polished for business since I was a child, however, I believe I haven't earned the right to manage a corporation yet.
[ As for having more faith in Kokichi... he'd rather not get too close to people at the moment. Faith requires trust and vulnerability. Akashi isn't ready for a commitment like that just yet. ]
[ Look, he doesn't know... maybe he'd be more careful if he had any idea that'd be something to be wary of saying anything about. ]
Ahh, I see, I see. Don't worry, Akashi-chan. I'll only let someone dominate me if they've caught my interest and earned it as a reward. [ Why isn't this getting any better. ] So it probably won't actually happen here!
[ Weird to read as a text, but hopefully the teasing tone of the message is delivered as well. Besides, the only two people he actually trusts are two from home -- everyone else it's just a matter of playing pretend and putting on a fake as fuck smile. ]
I'm sure you'll find something! You have a good head on your shoulders.
Ahh, I see, I see. Don't worry, Akashi-chan. I'll only let someone dominate me if they've caught my interest and earned it as a reward. [ Why isn't this getting any better. ] So it probably won't actually happen here!
[ Weird to read as a text, but hopefully the teasing tone of the message is delivered as well. Besides, the only two people he actually trusts are two from home -- everyone else it's just a matter of playing pretend and putting on a fake as fuck smile. ]
I'm sure you'll find something! You have a good head on your shoulders.
[Waiting on Seijuro's doorstep when he gets home is a mound of candy and roses. There are 6 red roses, each with a red ribbon wrapped around it and 1 peach rose with a peach ribbon wrapped around it. With each rose there is also a box of heart-shaped chocolates with a card. All it reads is:]
- ( ˘͈ ᵕ ˘͈♡)˚๐*˟ ♡
- ( ˘͈ ᵕ ˘͈♡)˚๐*˟ ♡
maes vague hand motions about the date idk like a week after kokichi's disappeared
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blackwaterchild
2018-05-27 04:28 am (UTC)(link)
[It probably comes out of nowhere, sometime in the evening. Her dance lesson is done for the day, and really she should be headed home to stretch more and relax--she's been overworking herself with lessons lately and honestly could use it, but she...
She can't relax.
It started off simple enough--She couldn't find Kokichi one day, which, that wasn't really anything new. Sometimes Kokichi just didn't want to be found, and if he didn't, he wouldn't be. That's just how it worked. But... Then it became more than a couple days. There was no trace, and Kaito and Shuichi seemed gone too and at first she told herself not to panic. She'd disappeared for a little while too, after all, but she'd come back.
Only... They didn't. More days passed. Still no sign and her anxiety began to feel light a noose tightening over her heart. She'd thrown herself headfirst into her lessons and practices and rehearsals, even if she wasn't needed that day. She hadn't wanted to think of the implications of it all. She'd barely even spoken to Akashi, distracted as she was, until it all seemed to come to a head, a force that pushed her to seek him out and make sure--
Make sure...
Well.
The voice to his mind is rather urgent] Akashi-kun? Are you there? Rather, are you home?
She can't relax.
It started off simple enough--She couldn't find Kokichi one day, which, that wasn't really anything new. Sometimes Kokichi just didn't want to be found, and if he didn't, he wouldn't be. That's just how it worked. But... Then it became more than a couple days. There was no trace, and Kaito and Shuichi seemed gone too and at first she told herself not to panic. She'd disappeared for a little while too, after all, but she'd come back.
Only... They didn't. More days passed. Still no sign and her anxiety began to feel light a noose tightening over her heart. She'd thrown herself headfirst into her lessons and practices and rehearsals, even if she wasn't needed that day. She hadn't wanted to think of the implications of it all. She'd barely even spoken to Akashi, distracted as she was, until it all seemed to come to a head, a force that pushed her to seek him out and make sure--
Make sure...
Well.
The voice to his mind is rather urgent] Akashi-kun? Are you there? Rather, are you home?
[ Akashi is better now and he isn't a vampire—thank god for that. He's back to the daily grind which he finds repulsive—still having to work with the librarians the bad mouthed Miu—after all, it doesn't take a lot for Akashi to consider someone or something terrible—and it's not something he likes. Getting home at the end of the day is something he looks forward to, because he gets to read on his own and play chess on his own. If he's lucky, Miu will be free the same time as he is and they'll do something together.
He hasn't been that lucky these past days what with Miu being busy with her schedule, which is fine. Akashi's learning and managing, especially because he doesn't want to come off as overly clingy to the person he cares about most in this world. So tonight, he's just in bed reading a book.
When he lets a telepathic message get through and he hears Miu's voice like that, he gets up right away and open the door. It made him think that she's outside if she sounded so worried, so he had to check if she was outside his apartment right away.
And, well, if she wasn't, then she'll get a response. I am. What's the matter? ]
He hasn't been that lucky these past days what with Miu being busy with her schedule, which is fine. Akashi's learning and managing, especially because he doesn't want to come off as overly clingy to the person he cares about most in this world. So tonight, he's just in bed reading a book.
When he lets a telepathic message get through and he hears Miu's voice like that, he gets up right away and open the door. It made him think that she's outside if she sounded so worried, so he had to check if she was outside his apartment right away.
And, well, if she wasn't, then she'll get a response. I am. What's the matter? ]
[As it is, she is right outside, looking startled by the suddenly opened door. Her hand is raised in preparation to knock, but it's clear she'd been hesitant on it. She'd been too worried that if she did, he wouldn't answer.]
Oh.
[A noise of relief. Her hand drops to her side and she just looks at him, wide-eyed and uncertain, like she hadn't expected it'd get this far and now that it has, had no preparation for beyond it.
She looks over him slowly, confirming he's real, before she suddenly moves forward to throw her arms around his waist and press her face against his chest.]
Sorry-- Sorry, it's nothing to worry about, really everything's fine-- [She says that but her actions sure make it seem otherwise] I just... I just needed to see you.
Oh.
[A noise of relief. Her hand drops to her side and she just looks at him, wide-eyed and uncertain, like she hadn't expected it'd get this far and now that it has, had no preparation for beyond it.
She looks over him slowly, confirming he's real, before she suddenly moves forward to throw her arms around his waist and press her face against his chest.]
Sorry-- Sorry, it's nothing to worry about, really everything's fine-- [She says that but her actions sure make it seem otherwise] I just... I just needed to see you.
[ Needless to say, he has no idea what's going on, but his arms wrap around Miu as well, both as a greeting and as a means to comfort her. He doesn't need to be a genius to know something is wrong with her, and perhaps, it has something to do with work? He doesn't know. He hasn't spoken to her in a few days (which is regretful, really, but it can't be helped) and he doesn't know what her current state of mind is.
He tries to cheer her up, though. With a soft squeeze, he responds. ]
I had thought you didn't want to see me anymore. It's only been a few days but I missed you a lot. I'm glad to see you, Hinasaki-san.
He tries to cheer her up, though. With a soft squeeze, he responds. ]
I had thought you didn't want to see me anymore. It's only been a few days but I missed you a lot. I'm glad to see you, Hinasaki-san.
[He’s warm and solid, and when he wraps his arms around her it’s like a defensive wall goes up to shield her from the outside world. If she closes her eyes, she can pretend like the rest of the world doesn’t exist.
Akashi’s words are both, somehow, comforting and terrifying all at once. She quickly shakes her head.] No, it’s not that— [Or Maybe it sort of is. She wanted to see him but she didn’t want to see him.]
I’m glad you’re here. I’m really, really glad. [She sounds on the verge of tears and takes a breath] Can we go inside...?
Akashi’s words are both, somehow, comforting and terrifying all at once. She quickly shakes her head.] No, it’s not that— [Or Maybe it sort of is. She wanted to see him but she didn’t want to see him.]
I’m glad you’re here. I’m really, really glad. [She sounds on the verge of tears and takes a breath] Can we go inside...?
Of course.
[ He lets go of her and tries to pry from her own hold so he can hold her hand. His soft smile doesn't disappear, very considerate of how she looks right now. She probably needs him to be the one to look like he has it all put-together, right? ]
Can I get you anything? A cup of tea, or something to eat? [ It's what he says as he gently leads her inside, not letting go of her at all. It's a polite offer just in case she does want anything, but he leads her to the couch nonetheless so she can sit down and try and get ahold of her bearings. ]
[ He lets go of her and tries to pry from her own hold so he can hold her hand. His soft smile doesn't disappear, very considerate of how she looks right now. She probably needs him to be the one to look like he has it all put-together, right? ]
Can I get you anything? A cup of tea, or something to eat? [ It's what he says as he gently leads her inside, not letting go of her at all. It's a polite offer just in case she does want anything, but he leads her to the couch nonetheless so she can sit down and try and get ahold of her bearings. ]
[She hesitates for just a moment before she lets him go enough so they can wander inside, letting him lead her to the couch.] No, thank you. Not right now. [She can remember her manners though, and give shis hand a light squeeze in gratitude. At least one of them has their life together.
How did she get this lucky, she wonders, looking at him like he’s some knight in shining armor, some mix of gratitude and love and awe. She didn’t want to lose this, and that thought has her faltering again, looking down and away. Akashi is waiting for her reasoning, she knows, but she’s not sure what to say to him.
At length she drops her gaze to their hands and swallows hard.] Ouma-kun... He’s— .... he’s gone.
How did she get this lucky, she wonders, looking at him like he’s some knight in shining armor, some mix of gratitude and love and awe. She didn’t want to lose this, and that thought has her faltering again, looking down and away. Akashi is waiting for her reasoning, she knows, but she’s not sure what to say to him.
At length she drops her gaze to their hands and swallows hard.] Ouma-kun... He’s— .... he’s gone.
[ Akashi's connection to Ouma isn't as strong as Miu's to the one who's left, but the news still gives him pause as he sits them both down. ]
I'm sorry to hear that.
[ He is, he really is. The lights around them becoming a bit dimmer shows proof of that. Ouma wasn't as kind to Akashi, though, but they did have some good times. It's tough to lose a friend, and Akashi knows this feeling all too well. Perhaps Miu's a bit more used to it, though... ]
Is that why you've been quiet?
I'm sorry to hear that.
[ He is, he really is. The lights around them becoming a bit dimmer shows proof of that. Ouma wasn't as kind to Akashi, though, but they did have some good times. It's tough to lose a friend, and Akashi knows this feeling all too well. Perhaps Miu's a bit more used to it, though... ]
Is that why you've been quiet?
[She glances at him and then away again, loooking a bit ashamed. “Quiet” was definitely one way to put it. She nods] I thought... I disappeared too for a couple days; I’d gone back home for a bit and I thought, maybe... [She shakes her head] Momota-san and Saihara-san are gone too. And Ouma-kun doesn’t have anything to return to—
[Her breath hitches a little at that and she squeezes his hands again. She swallows hard again] ...None of them have come back. So I... I think they’re really... [Really gone]
[Her breath hitches a little at that and she squeezes his hands again. She swallows hard again] ...None of them have come back. So I... I think they’re really... [Really gone]
[ He knows about Ouma, at least, and that makes things all the more upsetting. Right now, it's probably best not to say anything, though, and let the silence linger for some time. Reality is biting both of them in the ass and trying to cheer each other up seems like a useless thing.
It's obvious that Miu went here both for comfort and relief. She wanted to check if Akashi disappeared too, didn't she? At least, Akashi's most certainly thinking that now.
He closes his eyes for a few seconds as he takes in a deep breath. ]
I'm sorry. I didn't even know that Ouma had disappeared. [ He repeats it, because what else is he going to say? Sweet words will amount to nothing. His tone is soft, at least, as well as regretful. ] Have you checked the Wall of Names?
It's obvious that Miu went here both for comfort and relief. She wanted to check if Akashi disappeared too, didn't she? At least, Akashi's most certainly thinking that now.
He closes his eyes for a few seconds as he takes in a deep breath. ]
I'm sorry. I didn't even know that Ouma had disappeared. [ He repeats it, because what else is he going to say? Sweet words will amount to nothing. His tone is soft, at least, as well as regretful. ] Have you checked the Wall of Names?
[Miu nods and closes her eyes, bowing her head low.] Akashi-kun, I...
[She doesn't know what to say. Well, no, she knows what she wants to say, she just doesn't think it's the right thing to say. Probably. It's not a good decision, but what if it is? If she breaks up with him and leaves, when one of them inevitably disappears, wouldn't it be easier on the one left behind? But on the other hand... On the other hand, she wants to be selfish.]
...I'm... scared... Haha. [The laugh is humorless and her shoulders shake.] I don't want to lose you. I don't want to let you go, but I keep thinking it'd be better if I do. This hurts...
[She doesn't know what to say. Well, no, she knows what she wants to say, she just doesn't think it's the right thing to say. Probably. It's not a good decision, but what if it is? If she breaks up with him and leaves, when one of them inevitably disappears, wouldn't it be easier on the one left behind? But on the other hand... On the other hand, she wants to be selfish.]
...I'm... scared... Haha. [The laugh is humorless and her shoulders shake.] I don't want to lose you. I don't want to let you go, but I keep thinking it'd be better if I do. This hurts...
[ Wait, what? Akashi has to mentally rewind to make sure what he heard was right, but Akashi never makes mistakes anyway. It's right. He heard her correctly. And while he's not completely sure what it means to be let go of, fear strikes him and shakes his core. ]
What? [ There's panic in his voice but he still mostly looks calm. He lets go of her hand and he shifts in his seat to look at her properly. ] Hinasaki-san, I—
[ He doesn't know what this means and this is his first relationship so he has no idea what to do... is she really going to let him go???? ]
What? [ There's panic in his voice but he still mostly looks calm. He lets go of her hand and he shifts in his seat to look at her properly. ] Hinasaki-san, I—
[ He doesn't know what this means and this is his first relationship so he has no idea what to do... is she really going to let him go???? ]
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