so
first off i guess??
how complicated did the relationship stuff get on your team
first off i guess??
how complicated did the relationship stuff get on your team
i think it already did???
nothing gets to be easy for the dead girl
[ she's pretty sure she hasn't even told him that part before, and it's not a good way to have that conversation, but... well. here they are. ]
nothing gets to be easy for the dead girl
[ she's pretty sure she hasn't even told him that part before, and it's not a good way to have that conversation, but... well. here they are. ]
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[ While it's unexpected to see that kind of an answer, Ken has already filled him in. After the initial shock, he quickly types a response: ]
how so?
[ It could be in Kotone's head, yet he doesn't want to assume things without getting the full picture. ]
how so?
[ It could be in Kotone's head, yet he doesn't want to assume things without getting the full picture. ]
[ yeah, she'd figured as much. she's not quite sure what to say at first, but: ]
i don't know what your velvet room contract was like. but i remember mine super clearly. death gave it to me.
"time never waits. it delivers all equally to the same end.
i agree to the statement above, and i chooseth this fate of mine own free will."
i didn't really think about it. but i think i always knew i was only going to have that one year. maybe just on some level but
i knew.
anyway, i was... really close with one of my other teammates, there at the end. closer than i was with the others. we were
[ she doesn't finish that thought, just... clenching her eyes shut for a long moment. she still can't talk about aigis, about that absence that feels like a constant wound. ]
the point is
i liked mitsuru, too, even if i wasn't going to act on it
tonight we talked and she figured out how she felt about me
i panicked
now she thinks she did something wrong
i don't know what your velvet room contract was like. but i remember mine super clearly. death gave it to me.
"time never waits. it delivers all equally to the same end.
i agree to the statement above, and i chooseth this fate of mine own free will."
i didn't really think about it. but i think i always knew i was only going to have that one year. maybe just on some level but
i knew.
anyway, i was... really close with one of my other teammates, there at the end. closer than i was with the others. we were
[ she doesn't finish that thought, just... clenching her eyes shut for a long moment. she still can't talk about aigis, about that absence that feels like a constant wound. ]
the point is
i liked mitsuru, too, even if i wasn't going to act on it
tonight we talked and she figured out how she felt about me
i panicked
now she thinks she did something wrong
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[ They might have been beating around the bush and joked around before, but this situation calls for a different approach. Akira sits on the bed and starts typing: ]
aren't you forgetting about one thing?
you're not bound by that contract now.
well, after you come back...that's a different story.
there's no way to tell what will happen.
i don't think it should stop you from making the most of your time here.
things might get complicated if your other teammate finds their way here, but...
i'd focus on the person who's here.
and it doesn't sound like she did anything wrong.
aren't you forgetting about one thing?
you're not bound by that contract now.
well, after you come back...that's a different story.
there's no way to tell what will happen.
i don't think it should stop you from making the most of your time here.
things might get complicated if your other teammate finds their way here, but...
i'd focus on the person who's here.
and it doesn't sound like she did anything wrong.
[ there's something ironic, she thinks, about being on the receiving end of that kind of advice now. kotone... isn't really sure what to say to it. she certainly can't bear to talk more about aigis.
so she, perhaps kind of glaringly, skips to the last part. ]
she didn't do anything wrong
it took a while for us to get close but
she was always there for me in her own way yknow
my team never knew any of the velvet room or contract stuff
i tried to explain some of it to her earlier but i don't think i made any sense
so she, perhaps kind of glaringly, skips to the last part. ]
she didn't do anything wrong
it took a while for us to get close but
she was always there for me in her own way yknow
my team never knew any of the velvet room or contract stuff
i tried to explain some of it to her earlier but i don't think i made any sense
without you, she might keep thinking that she's in the wrong.
try not to avoid talking to her.
and figure out what your own feelings are first.
it sounds like the last thing you two need right now is a misunderstanding.
[ While that's not exactly the point of their conversation, Kotone is clearly beating herself up way too much. ]
that place doesn't make sense unless you see it for yourself, i think.
i'm not sure i would understand anything if they tried explaining it to me.
try not to avoid talking to her.
and figure out what your own feelings are first.
it sounds like the last thing you two need right now is a misunderstanding.
[ While that's not exactly the point of their conversation, Kotone is clearly beating herself up way too much. ]
that place doesn't make sense unless you see it for yourself, i think.
i'm not sure i would understand anything if they tried explaining it to me.
[ she's typing and retyping for a few minutes, the dots steadily bouncing, disappearing and reappearing. finally, though... ]
i think doing what we do really messed me up akira
i don't really know who i am
and i think that's how the velvet room wanted it
i think doing what we do really messed me up akira
i don't really know who i am
and i think that's how the velvet room wanted it
sounds great.
i'll be there.
[ Would it be wise to ask what the favor is right away? Maybe. Still, he's pretty sure he'll get the details once he arrives at the spot. Actually, it takes him slightly less than thirty minutes to get there, but finding an entrance proves to be more challenging than he thought it would be. ]
Is anybody home?
i'll be there.
[ Would it be wise to ask what the favor is right away? Maybe. Still, he's pretty sure he'll get the details once he arrives at the spot. Actually, it takes him slightly less than thirty minutes to get there, but finding an entrance proves to be more challenging than he thought it would be. ]
Is anybody home?
[ They never asked for it and yet, they both had to go through their own share of hardships. It's heartbreaking for Akira to read that, especially since there's no easy and quick solution. ]
someone should have warned us that putting up an act might end terribly for us.
you don't have to be happy and know who you are or what's going on all the time, kotone.
don't be so harsh on yourself...even if i shouldn't be the one saying that, probably.
someone should have warned us that putting up an act might end terribly for us.
you don't have to be happy and know who you are or what's going on all the time, kotone.
don't be so harsh on yourself...even if i shouldn't be the one saying that, probably.
( it was just 'round the side! she could have put it on the first floor for extra practice, but that might have put off the beginners.
but regardless, when he enters, he'll find the hall leading past a small reception, and a changing room, locker and shower area before finally ending at a large hall carved out and set up with several parkour runs and pits of foam blocks to cushion landings.
it's an efficient use of space, something she's ran through a few times to make sure it has flow, but now she needs...
well. a beginner's help. )
Hey.
( by her standards, Kate looks relaxed, dressed in her usual gym wear — leggings and a sports bra with her jacket wrapped around her waist, holding a pair of gloves in one hand. she offers a lazy wave with her other hand, hopping off the platform she was sitting on as she waited. )
but regardless, when he enters, he'll find the hall leading past a small reception, and a changing room, locker and shower area before finally ending at a large hall carved out and set up with several parkour runs and pits of foam blocks to cushion landings.
it's an efficient use of space, something she's ran through a few times to make sure it has flow, but now she needs...
well. a beginner's help. )
Hey.
( by her standards, Kate looks relaxed, dressed in her usual gym wear — leggings and a sports bra with her jacket wrapped around her waist, holding a pair of gloves in one hand. she offers a lazy wave with her other hand, hopping off the platform she was sitting on as she waited. )
[ Until he reaches the large hall, it looks like the gym he's been to a few times. These parkour tracks, however, are something entirely new. He's kind of glad that he's never found a place like this back in Tokyo because he can easily imagine the warden twins come up with some wicked tasks.
Anyway, as soon as Akira notices Kate, he waves at her and walks closer. ]
Hi there. We aren't setting this place on fire, I hope...?
[ He never knows with Kate, honestly. It's not necessarily a bad thing, though. ]
Anyway, as soon as Akira notices Kate, he waves at her and walks closer. ]
Hi there. We aren't setting this place on fire, I hope...?
[ He never knows with Kate, honestly. It's not necessarily a bad thing, though. ]
ended better for you than me
[ it comes almost reflexively, and she regrets it as soon as she sends it. kotone curls up further in her sleeping bag, clenching her eyes shut for a second. she's starting to fall apart a little. ]
sorry that wasnt fair
i just
i don't know what to do?
i have a second chance here but
ive already had to die once to save the world akira and idon't want to again
i dont have anything to go back to, this is it
[ she's assuming the worst about the eventual outcome here, even with a success in mind. ]
[ it comes almost reflexively, and she regrets it as soon as she sends it. kotone curls up further in her sleeping bag, clenching her eyes shut for a second. she's starting to fall apart a little. ]
sorry that wasnt fair
i just
i don't know what to do?
i have a second chance here but
ive already had to die once to save the world akira and idon't want to again
i dont have anything to go back to, this is it
[ she's assuming the worst about the eventual outcome here, even with a success in mind. ]
[ Well, honestly, it's not like she's wrong. It did end better for him than for her, and even if it might sound cruel to point it out, that's an undeniable fact. ]
i can't even imagine how it must feel like.
the question is...do you want to stay here? even after everything is over?
i don't want to give you false hope, but maybe it's a possibility...
i can't even imagine how it must feel like.
the question is...do you want to stay here? even after everything is over?
i don't want to give you false hope, but maybe it's a possibility...
( you set a building on fire once... there's a shake of her head and an exhale as she approaches, expression akin to a smile. not quite there, but there's a light in her eyes that's becoming more commonplace with each passing day in Avalon.
(it's too easy to get caught up in the fact that, despite everything, this place has been something of a break from life back home.) )
No. Don't think the insurance'd cover it.
( and even if it did, she'd probably barely break even.
what she needs Akira for is... well. )
I need you to try some of these out for me.
(it's too easy to get caught up in the fact that, despite everything, this place has been something of a break from life back home.) )
No. Don't think the insurance'd cover it.
( and even if it did, she'd probably barely break even.
what she needs Akira for is... well. )
I need you to try some of these out for me.
We're not talking about your training outfit, are you?
[ Sometimes he just gotta live his fantasy of trying various clothes, even if this time he knows it's definitely not about that. ]
I might need some warm-up first...and maybe a grappling hook.
[ He's being a little dramatic here... ]
[ Sometimes he just gotta live his fantasy of trying various clothes, even if this time he knows it's definitely not about that. ]
I might need some warm-up first...and maybe a grappling hook.
[ He's being a little dramatic here... ]
( it is definitely not, but it gets a brief flicker of amusement nonetheless. )
Get this done and I'll buy it for you.
( he may be a bit too lanky to fit into the petite section clothes, probably.
but sure, they can warm up first. she'll even be kind enough to guide him through the stretches she normally does before she starts doing any of this. said moves may or may not see some obvious influences from yoga, after all, it's very good for getting a person limber. )
Get this done and I'll buy it for you.
( he may be a bit too lanky to fit into the petite section clothes, probably.
but sure, they can warm up first. she'll even be kind enough to guide him through the stretches she normally does before she starts doing any of this. said moves may or may not see some obvious influences from yoga, after all, it's very good for getting a person limber. )
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policedefective
2021-09-29 05:51 pm (UTC)(link)
How are you doing?
Before you flatter yourself, I am merely wondering for when it would be a good time to spar again.
[Does Goro careabout Akira about what's happening right now? A mystery.]
Before you flatter yourself, I am merely wondering for when it would be a good time to spar again.
[Does Goro care
[He would, out of spite but considering the whole refuge status, it clearly is no way of him knowing how mentally his rival is. No sir.]
Are you sure you'll be able to fit it in? Considering how I expect your schedule to be.
[You being a big shot hero and all not like Akechi is jealous.]
Are you sure you'll be able to fit it in? Considering how I expect your schedule to be.
[You being a big shot hero and all not like Akechi is jealous.]
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