[ He wouldn't do that in different circumstances but Akira sends a sphere of air magic in the crow's direction, trying to push it away without getting pecked himself. ]
It's mine.
[ There, he said it. ]
I should tag the other before this one, but this one is too sad-silly so
[Dude that is rude. The crow tumbles backwards from the wind and lands on his bed. Also: Not yours. Technically his. A promise of a duel in the future. Which, right now, considering he just flew from the glove to the bed, is something he knows he can't win right now. Darn Akira having better powers and...]
Mine.
[It sounds a little deeper, since crows can mimic human voices. Then again, he could probably talk normally in this form, but he's hellbent on not being found out.]
[ Thanks for stating the obvious, Akira. Here's hoping that it's not some kind of a monster that's going shapeshift from a crow to something much bigger and more dangerous.
He's cleaned his room yesterday, after all. ]
I can't let you have it. It's mine. Well...
[ It used to be Akechi's, but he doesn't feel like explaining the whole situation to a talking crow. ]
Akechi needs to do more stupid things like eating overly spicy takoyaki
[He figures if he repeats it, at least Akira won't assume that he is some kind of monster that's going to shapeshift from a crow to something much bigger and more dangerous.
Maybe. It sits a little closer to the edge of the bed, silently gauging how fast he could manage to snag it and then fly out the window. Akira would probably blow some wind at him, wouldn't he? Urgh. What a pain.]
Caw.
[Don't you want to talk about it to a crow? It's just between you and an animal after all.]
[ The way this crow repeats mine over and over again makes Akira take the glove off the drawer and keep it close. He can't risk some magical animal stealing it. He's spent long hours looking for it around the Bay after arriving here. ]
I can give you something else if you really want something.
[ Someone's stubborn about not talking about it. After a moment, Akira looks away from the crow and lets out a heavy sigh. ]
[It's really stupid how he seems to have an attachment to it. A normal person would be touched by the gesture; after all one only gets five things (or so he was told) and out of all of Akira's shitty friends, it ends up being Akechi's glove that is important. Since this is Akechi, he just sees it as the futility of trying to hold on to the past. Pot calling kettle black.]
Idiot.
[Wait. Shit. Akira hadn't said that. Briefly the crow looks at his rival in tense silence before adding out another caw. Maybe he should try to make a tactical exit at this point...]
[How are you this dense and so stuck clinging to the past, you were supposed to hold on to it until you duel and nothing else. There's some anger bubbling up with Akrowchi realizing it, and he flies around Akira's head, projecting his own cacophony of emotions to his rival because otherwise would be admitting weakness.]
Idiot! Idiot!
i pretend i didn't see that sorry but I Am Looking at making it worse 👀
[ He's not even trying to shield his head with his arms even though the probability that the enraged crow might as well peck him or attack him with its claws. ]
[Did you really get his point, Akira? The crow continues to fly around him, obviously angry at his answer about the glove, as it fuels his emotions farther, and while it doesn't attack him directly, it's clearly got a goal in mind.]
[The thing is, Akechi is not a master at his own magic. He's barely an apprentice at this stage, and honestly, he should have opted for a tactical retreat once he realized that his spell had worked. It would have been the logical thing to do, a perfect way to gain Akira's trust over weeks. In fact, it had been his exact plan...but there had been that glove there to taunt him.
And so, he overworked himself, let the animal instincts take over just enough that when the magic began to ween and shake, he ignored it, hellbent on getting back what he, as a crow, was 'his'. Annoyed at Akira's usual bleeding heart and the fact he clung to the past.
And lo, when the magic finally had to break, it did so in spectacular fashion. In the span of just a few seconds, where once was a crow, the wings began to turn to hands, pieces of feathers still attached to them. Then the body elongated into a human one, the feet still having the end looking like bird claws. The tail disappeared, or more like it burst into a few dozen black feathers that slowly landed on Akechi as he fell from gravity of no longer being a bird on Akira's floor, knocking the air out of him as he coughed out a few feathers of his own.
Well...there went his undercover disguise...and his dignity.]
[ 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. ]
;) Tagging from my phone so too lazy to make smaller brackets
[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.
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[ He wouldn't do that in different circumstances but Akira sends a sphere of air magic in the crow's direction, trying to push it away without getting pecked himself. ]
It's mine.
[ There, he said it. ]
I should tag the other before this one, but this one is too sad-silly so
Mine.
[It sounds a little deeper, since crows can mimic human voices. Then again, he could probably talk normally in this form, but he's hellbent on not being found out.]
sdjkfs AKECHI
[ Thanks for stating the obvious, Akira. Here's hoping that it's not some kind of a monster that's going shapeshift from a crow to something much bigger and more dangerous.
He's cleaned his room yesterday, after all. ]
I can't let you have it. It's mine. Well...
[ It used to be Akechi's, but he doesn't feel like explaining the whole situation to a talking crow. ]
Akechi needs to do more stupid things like eating overly spicy takoyaki
[He figures if he repeats it, at least Akira won't assume that he is some kind of monster that's going to shapeshift from a crow to something much bigger and more dangerous.
Maybe. It sits a little closer to the edge of the bed, silently gauging how fast he could manage to snag it and then fly out the window. Akira would probably blow some wind at him, wouldn't he? Urgh. What a pain.]
Caw.
[Don't you want to talk about it to a crow? It's just between you and an animal after all.]
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I can give you something else if you really want something.
[ Someone's stubborn about not talking about it. After a moment, Akira looks away from the crow and lets out a heavy sigh. ]
...I need to return it, so you can't have it.
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shittyfriends, it ends up being Akechi's glove that is important. Since this is Akechi, he just sees it as the futility of trying to hold on to the past. Pot calling kettle black.]Idiot.
[Wait. Shit. Akira hadn't said that. Briefly the crow looks at his rival in tense silence before adding out another caw. Maybe he should try to make a tactical exit at this point...]
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[ Now, of all times, he decides to talk a little...when Akrowchi might be on his way. ]
So be it. I'd rather be an idiot if it means holding onto it.
Im so sorry for this stupid thread, should I make it worse and blow his cover
[How are you this dense and so stuck clinging to the past, you were supposed to hold on to it until you duel and nothing else. There's some anger bubbling up with Akrowchi realizing it, and he flies around Akira's head, projecting his own cacophony of emotions to his rival because otherwise would be admitting weakness.]
Idiot! Idiot!
i pretend i didn't see that sorry but I Am Looking at making it worse 👀
[ He's not even trying to shield his head with his arms even though the probability that the enraged crow might as well peck him or attack him with its claws. ]
But you're not getting that glove!
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Mine! Idiot! Mine! Mine!
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And so, he overworked himself, let the animal instincts take over just enough that when the magic began to ween and shake, he ignored it, hellbent on getting back what he, as a crow, was 'his'. Annoyed at Akira's usual bleeding heart and the fact he clung to the past.
And lo, when the magic finally had to break, it did so in spectacular fashion. In the span of just a few seconds, where once was a crow, the wings began to turn to hands, pieces of feathers still attached to them. Then the body elongated into a human one, the feet still having the end looking like bird claws. The tail disappeared, or more like it burst into a few dozen black feathers that slowly landed on Akechi as he fell from gravity of no longer being a bird on Akira's floor, knocking the air out of him as he coughed out a few feathers of his own.
Well...there went his undercover disguise...and his dignity.]
amazing
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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