[ The transformation that unfolds in front of his eyes leaves Akira holding his breath for a few moments. All the pieces fall into place now; even though he hasn't forgotten that Akechi wields animal magic, Akira didn't connect the dots somehow, even after the crow started to screeching that the glove is his. The thing is, it didn't occur to him that Goro would go this far.
Rather than gawking on Akechi on the floor, Akira takes a step back and turns around, flustered. ]
You're right...it's yours.
[ There's not much left to say, especially when he's still in shock. ]
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[Truth be told, Akira, if Akechi had his was, he'd also be flustered if the situation was reversed. It takes a bit more of uncomfortable silence before a groan comes out of him and he realizes that, well, stretching out the magic causes issues. Like his current lack of clothing.
Embarassing. It's the situation itself that is, of course. They've been to an onsen together before, so it's not like either haven't seen each other without anything on.
He ends up in a sitting position, looking over his shoulder, ignoring the other's comment.]
Toss me something to wear.
[He knows if the situation was reverved, he'd tell Akira to change back or go home in the nude, or just give him the smallest towel possible.]
I didn't expect you to have it.
[Ahh yes the 'somehow this is your fault' line of defense.]
[ With the first shock gone, he can't help being a bit cheeky about the whole situation. You don't get to see your rival embarrass himself so spectacularly.
He's willing to fulfill Akechi's request and toss him something, though. ]
Here, take this.
[ Goro Akechi gets a glove thrown right in his face, no less. He did exactly what the detective asked him for, too!! ]
I didn't expect you to spy on me. I guess I should have.
[The gloves lands with a satisfying smack on the side of Akechi's face before falling into his left hand.]
And here I thought you were going to hold on to this.
[If voices could kill, well...actually it wasn't like Akechi hadn't tried to kill Akira before. And yet, despite the piss and vinegar in his voice, there was a tiny bit of respect for not being full on bleeding heart towards his fate.
That being said, he's not going to stay here helpless like he's Akira's captive, and he stands up, walking right next to him before grabbing one of his covers and draping it over himself.]
Are you really that surprised? What I didn't expect was for you to have this...it certainly put a damn dent on my plans.
Are you trying to tell me that a single glove won't be enough?
[ That's the only comment he's going to make on Akechi usurping his covers. At least he goes to get him a hoodie and some pants. It's tempting to ask what kind of underwear Akechi would prefer but this is embarrassing enough for the detective. ]
You can tell everyone I enjoy talking to animals, at least. So you're not going back home completely empty-handed.
[ Akira heaves a sigh, his gaze focused on Akechi. ]
Do I have to challenge you to a duel now? [ A brief laugh escapes past his lips. ] I kept it because of the promise.
[Acknowledging the single glove comment would be a weakness. So he does not. He doesn't even thank him when Akira provides him with proper clothing. Good thing they are close to the same height and build.]
Even a fool would realize that after speaking to you. [He's not bitter or jealous, except the part where he is. At least the duel comment leaves him a little more...unhinged? Like he can concentrate on something that isn't 'wow I really messed up today'.]
If you want to fight right now, well I suppose I do have the time. Be careful...as you can see it was hard to control being a crow. If I change to something larger, who knows what might happen...
Why I am not surprised that you always have enough time to fight me.
[ Don't cut yourself on that edge, Akechi!! Akira feels so tired all of a sudden. ]
Do you want some coffee?
[ He mentioned the duel just to tease him a little, but since Akechi is almost raring to go, Akira ignores his thirst for blood and makes a different suggestion. ]
You need a special outfit to fight me? Almost a shame I didn't come with a metaverse outfit.
[For once they do seem to agree on sonething (sort of?) and Akechi smiles back (also sort of). Then again, his mind seems to be always raring for battle.]
We both know if the situation was reversed that would be the plan. However, you're you.
[Akechi will take a picture. For blackmail purposes, mostly.]
That's a horrible joke. [It's not really, Akechi is just always salt. Or in this case, very itchy.]
Don't be so sure anyway. I would have just flown off. It's not like you could force me to eat anything. I'm more surprised you wanted to just change your clothing in front of an animal without any issues.
[You're the worst, Kurusu. He does hate that he wasn't good enough to keep this disguise on for longer. This could have been so much more useful if the crow instincts hadn't manifested so badly.]
Maybe I'll make you paranoid enough that if a real animal shows up, you'll think it's me.
[He'll take his small victories, as pathetic as they might be.]
I'll go get mine and return yours afterwards. [Don't be Akira. He deserves this. Like how he still wants to insult him despite the fact that his rival had the upper hand in all of this.]...that should give you time to make proper coffee.
[He puts his glove on the desk besides the bed.]
And keep this. I can take it back when we have a proper duel.
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Rather than gawking on Akechi on the floor, Akira takes a step back and turns around, flustered. ]
You're right...it's yours.
[ There's not much left to say, especially when he's still in shock. ]
;) Tagging from my phone so too lazy to make smaller brackets
Embarassing. It's the situation itself that is, of course. They've been to an onsen together before, so it's not like either haven't seen each other without anything on.
He ends up in a sitting position, looking over his shoulder, ignoring the other's comment.]
Toss me something to wear.
[He knows if the situation was reverved, he'd tell Akira to change back or go home in the nude, or just give him the smallest towel possible.]
I didn't expect you to have it.
[Ahh yes the 'somehow this is your fault' line of defense.]
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He's willing to fulfill Akechi's request and toss him something, though. ]
Here, take this.
[ Goro Akechi gets a glove thrown right in his face, no less. He did exactly what the detective asked him for, too!! ]
I didn't expect you to spy on me. I guess I should have.
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And here I thought you were going to hold on to this.
[If voices could kill, well...actually it wasn't like Akechi hadn't tried to kill Akira before. And yet, despite the piss and vinegar in his voice, there was a tiny bit of respect for not being full on bleeding heart towards his fate.
That being said, he's not going to stay here helpless like he's Akira's captive, and he stands up, walking right next to him before grabbing one of his covers and draping it over himself.]
Are you really that surprised? What I didn't expect was for you to have this...it certainly put a damn dent on my plans.
[This could have been MONTHS of buildup.]
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[ That's the only comment he's going to make on Akechi usurping his covers. At least he goes to get him a hoodie and some pants. It's tempting to ask what kind of underwear Akechi would prefer but this is embarrassing enough for the detective. ]
You can tell everyone I enjoy talking to animals, at least. So you're not going back home completely empty-handed.
[ Akira heaves a sigh, his gaze focused on Akechi. ]
Do I have to challenge you to a duel now? [ A brief laugh escapes past his lips. ] I kept it because of the promise.
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Even a fool would realize that after speaking to you. [He's not bitter or jealous, except the part where he is. At least the duel comment leaves him a little more...unhinged? Like he can concentrate on something that isn't 'wow I really messed up today'.]
If you want to fight right now, well I suppose I do have the time. Be careful...as you can see it was hard to control being a crow. If I change to something larger, who knows what might happen...
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[ Don't cut yourself on that edge, Akechi!! Akira feels so tired all of a sudden. ]
Do you want some coffee?
[ He mentioned the duel just to tease him a little, but since Akechi is almost raring to go, Akira ignores his thirst for blood and makes a different suggestion. ]
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[He's going to and nothing can stop him. Except maybe coffee.]
Depends if you're making it.
[Just saying. He won't drink something from those 1 cup machines.]
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[ Akira makes sure to flash Akechi a grin. Isn't fighting what they're doing all the time in the first place? ]
Why wouldn't I? Unless you think I should punish you for barging into my room.
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[For once they do seem to agree on sonething (sort of?) and Akechi smiles back (also sort of). Then again, his mind seems to be always raring for battle.]
We both know if the situation was reversed that would be the plan. However, you're you.
[Wow. Insult? Compliment? Maybe both...]
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[ What a shame!! ]
You'd fight me naked if you wanted, right?
[ What is that even supposed to mean. Why words aren't processed by his single brain cell first but they just leave his mouth like this. ]
Just visit me in person next time.
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[Or it could be both, he supposes.]
I never saw you throw yours like a boomerang either.
[Get it, because it looked like the one Cake Knight wore. Who is totally not batman.]
Of course. Why is this even a question?
[The thing with Akechi is he doesn't really realize the implications of what that means. To him fighting rival > mind break.]
Ahhh, but what's the fun in that? I bet if you had animal powers, you'd purposefully visit me as a cat just to annoy me.
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[ Very helpful, indeed. Akechi should be more or less used to that kind of cheeky attitude, though. ]
I shouldn't have asked in the first place.
[ Especially since it seems he knew the answer all along. ]
Worse, I'd come to visit as a catboy. No one annoys you more than me. Cat ears and a tail would be just a bonus.
[ Shit Akira says... ]
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[He tries to play it cool, but no matter what it still gets under his skin. Time to stop talking about fighting each other naked!]
Urgh. That sounds like a true pain. You should realize that manifesting just parts of yourself into an animal is much hard than it looks.
[He looks down to his feathers.]
I might be stuck with these for a week. And they are itchy against human skin.
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No way. [ It's hard not to snort, honestly. ] I guess it's so itchy that it's ruffling your feathers.
[ Let's be real, Akechi deserves to hear that. ]
I can't believe I almost fed you.
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That's a horrible joke. [It's not really, Akechi is just always salt. Or in this case, very itchy.]
Don't be so sure anyway. I would have just flown off. It's not like you could force me to eat anything. I'm more surprised you wanted to just change your clothing in front of an animal without any issues.
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[ The teasing never ends. ]
Animals aren't people in disguise, usually. I'll be more careful from now on, though.
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Maybe I'll make you paranoid enough that if a real animal shows up, you'll think it's me.
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[ So...mission accomplished? In a way, at least. ]
Should I go get you some of your clothes or are you going to walk around in mine?
[ He feels a little bad for Akechi—this reveal clearly wasn't supposed to happen. If he didn't have that glove, it would have remained a secret. ]
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[He'll take his small victories, as pathetic as they might be.]
I'll go get mine and return yours afterwards. [Don't be Akira. He deserves this. Like how he still wants to insult him despite the fact that his rival had the upper hand in all of this.]...that should give you time to make proper coffee.
[He puts his glove on the desk besides the bed.]
And keep this. I can take it back when we have a proper duel.
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[ Akira likes to think of himself as quite experienced in the field of embarrassing Akechi. Rivals wear each other's clothes, right?? ]
Maybe I'll challenge you when the circumstances are going to be...more favorable.
[ It would be nice if Akechi was fully clothed for example. ]