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[ Good. What a quaint place? Though Akira knows very little about Goro and Akira's father, just that he's not a very nice man overall. Morrigan peeks outside of the bag, showing a bright blue eye through the small opening before darkness takes over again.
There's a small wave. ]
Hey—it's still kind of weird for me to also call you Akira...
[ He rubs his neck awkwardly as he enters, politely staying in the front the entryway as he peels off his shoes. ]
But Mr. Turner doesn't feel right, either.
There's a small wave. ]
Hey—it's still kind of weird for me to also call you Akira...
[ He rubs his neck awkwardly as he enters, politely staying in the front the entryway as he peels off his shoes. ]
But Mr. Turner doesn't feel right, either.
[ Closing the door behind the younger man, he gives a chuckle. ]
That would definitely make me sound a little old. You could always call me the "better, wiser Akira"?
[ It's a joke, of course. He leads Akira(II) away from the entrance to the small living area. ]
Would you like something to drink?
That would definitely make me sound a little old. You could always call me the "better, wiser Akira"?
[ It's a joke, of course. He leads Akira(II) away from the entrance to the small living area. ]
Would you like something to drink?
I might give you a nickname at this point.
[ It's really a thread... As threatening as someone following him into the living room can be. He takes the nearest seat, tugging as his bangs sheepishly. ]
Yes—water, please. Thank you.
[ Back to being polite in someone else's home. If Akira leaves for a bit, then it gives him an opportunity to scan the place ]
[ It's really a thread... As threatening as someone following him into the living room can be. He takes the nearest seat, tugging as his bangs sheepishly. ]
Yes—water, please. Thank you.
[ Back to being polite in someone else's home. If Akira leaves for a bit, then it gives him an opportunity to scan the place ]
As long as I get veto power.
[ Akira nods. ]
I'll be right back.
[ And then he's gone.
The living room itself is fairly uninspiring. It's neat--very neat, much neater than it probably would have been when their father lived there. Akira likes his things to be crisp and clean and it's clear an effort has been made to tidy the place up despite the fact that it isn't the nicest building. The carpet has been recently vacuumed and the couch is old. The television isn't on and there are some DVDs stacked next to it. There's a stack of magazines on the coffee table, mostly political or whatever Recolle's equivalent of "Discovery" is.
The bookshelf is fairly empty--most of the books Akira cares about are in his own room--but a few mismatched fiction novels are stacked neatly on one shelf. There's a photo frame that's been turned face down. If inspected, it will show a picture of the boys with their father. One of Goro's high school pictures is in its own frame on the wall, as are a couple of Akira's achievement awards.
No, the living room itself isn't terribly interesting. ]
[ Akira nods. ]
I'll be right back.
[ And then he's gone.
The living room itself is fairly uninspiring. It's neat--very neat, much neater than it probably would have been when their father lived there. Akira likes his things to be crisp and clean and it's clear an effort has been made to tidy the place up despite the fact that it isn't the nicest building. The carpet has been recently vacuumed and the couch is old. The television isn't on and there are some DVDs stacked next to it. There's a stack of magazines on the coffee table, mostly political or whatever Recolle's equivalent of "Discovery" is.
The bookshelf is fairly empty--most of the books Akira cares about are in his own room--but a few mismatched fiction novels are stacked neatly on one shelf. There's a photo frame that's been turned face down. If inspected, it will show a picture of the boys with their father. One of Goro's high school pictures is in its own frame on the wall, as are a couple of Akira's achievement awards.
No, the living room itself isn't terribly interesting. ]
[ ... Well, this sure is a nice living room. Akira's eyes just glaze when a there's no bright blue glow, wondering how he should present himself while the other Akira is gone. Maybe look through his magazines? That's normal—with a quick browse, he chooses the most recent issue of whatever Recolle happenings.
Morrigan sticks his head out of the bag, glimpsing over the magazine as if reading along. Might as well come up with nicknames until a headline catches his attention. ]
What about Kirara? [ ... ] Kiki.
[ Aki would be the easiest choice, but it was also his nickname in childhood. ]
Morrigan sticks his head out of the bag, glimpsing over the magazine as if reading along. Might as well come up with nicknames until a headline catches his attention. ]
What about Kirara? [ ... ] Kiki.
[ Aki would be the easiest choice, but it was also his nickname in childhood. ]
[ When the older Akira comes back with two glasses of water, he pauses at the door. ]
If you call me "Kiki" I'll be forced to kick you out. House rules.
[ But if the younger Akira keeps his Third Eye open long enough, he will see that there's a strange glow coming from Akira(I)'s back pocket, where he normally keeps his wallet.
He holds a glass out in offering once he crosses the room. ]
If you call me "Kiki" I'll be forced to kick you out. House rules.
[ But if the younger Akira keeps his Third Eye open long enough, he will see that there's a strange glow coming from Akira(I)'s back pocket, where he normally keeps his wallet.
He holds a glass out in offering once he crosses the room. ]
[ Noooo!! He doesn't want to get kicked out, so he hushes up pretty quickly and takes the glass. The little glowing blue fragment doesn't escape him, but he doesn't keep his eyes there. It would look too suspicious.
He focuses on carrying on with the conversation of choice, the "reason" he paid a visit. ]
I'll figure something out. [ Dramatic sigh... Akiras they shall be for now. ] Anyway, I should tell you the bar we need to jump here.
[ God, thinking back on it, why did he do this? ]
So... For our 6-month anniversary, I thought it was a good idea to build him a hut in the forest.
[ ... Yes. ]
He focuses on carrying on with the conversation of choice, the "reason" he paid a visit. ]
I'll figure something out. [ Dramatic sigh... Akiras they shall be for now. ] Anyway, I should tell you the bar we need to jump here.
[ God, thinking back on it, why did he do this? ]
So... For our 6-month anniversary, I thought it was a good idea to build him a hut in the forest.
[ ... Yes. ]
[ Checking out his butt would definitely look suspicious on multiple levels. A wise choice for the younger Akira.
He takes a seat in a nearby chair and a sip from his own glass.
And just...kind of stares. ]
...Mhm. The six month anniversary is the stick and twig anniversary, is it?
He takes a seat in a nearby chair and a sip from his own glass.
And just...kind of stares. ]
...Mhm. The six month anniversary is the stick and twig anniversary, is it?
[ What's wrong with admiring butts?? Stop staring at him like that. He shifts a bit in his seat, deflecting any judgment with his glasses. Just bounce right off the lens. ]
I guess? I also added a sunroof to it. [ Uhm. ] I'm not sure how I can beat that unless I get him a frill-necked lizard.
[ Do you see his fake big problem here? ]
I guess? I also added a sunroof to it. [ Uhm. ] I'm not sure how I can beat that unless I get him a frill-necked lizard.
[ Do you see his fake big problem here? ]
[ He sure does.
Akira(II) is clearly insane.
Or he's just full of shit. He's known the younger man for being a little odd, but he can hardly imagine that anyone would think that Goro would enjoy...that. ]
That sounds expensive.
[ He leans back in his chair. ]
You're right, that's a big problem. And that's why you cam here, hm? To ask me what I would do?
[ That isn't why you're here, is it? ]
Akira(II) is clearly insane.
Or he's just full of shit. He's known the younger man for being a little odd, but he can hardly imagine that anyone would think that Goro would enjoy...that. ]
That sounds expensive.
[ He leans back in his chair. ]
You're right, that's a big problem. And that's why you cam here, hm? To ask me what I would do?
[ That isn't why you're here, is it? ]
[ Then Akira(I) has never asked Goro about his love for lizards yet... If only Akira was making this up because he actually isn't. The amount of times Goro has mentioned his love for 1) reptiles, 2) specifically frill-necked lizards, 3) enough to trump the lovable and so much more superior feline can't be counted with two hands?
Your half-brother is a weirdo. ]
Yeah, I imagine so. [ Stroking his chin, he thinks of his savings. Gone. Nodding, he continues to explain: ] I first went to ask his mother—I thought she would give the best advice, but she told me "as long as you two enjoy the day, I'm sure he'll be happy."
[ Vague, aimless "advice." This is one of the truths to the lie, so take it. ]
Your half-brother is a weirdo. ]
Yeah, I imagine so. [ Stroking his chin, he thinks of his savings. Gone. Nodding, he continues to explain: ] I first went to ask his mother—I thought she would give the best advice, but she told me "as long as you two enjoy the day, I'm sure he'll be happy."
[ Vague, aimless "advice." This is one of the truths to the lie, so take it. ]
[ He clearly thought more highly of his younger brother.
Ah well. No one is perfect. ]
Well, she isn't wrong.
[ Different mothers, of course, but she's a pleasant enough woman that Akira(I) has never felt anything particularly untoward. ]
To be quite honest, your relationship has lasted longer than any of mine.
Ah well. No one is perfect. ]
Well, she isn't wrong.
[ Different mothers, of course, but she's a pleasant enough woman that Akira(I) has never felt anything particularly untoward. ]
To be quite honest, your relationship has lasted longer than any of mine.
[ Akira(I) raises a brow before taking another sip of water. ]
Is it? I've always prioritized school over dating.
[ School and clubs and work and extracurricular activities to prove he's anything but his father and everything better than those around him. ]
Maybe you should be giving me advice instead.
Is it? I've always prioritized school over dating.
[ School and clubs and work and extracurricular activities to prove he's anything but his father and everything better than those around him. ]
Maybe you should be giving me advice instead.
[okay.
Okay. With every one of his housemates now looking into this, as well Akira Personally interrogating a victim... Mm. It's a house call to his brother, as much as he. Doesn't really want to. Goro'd called ahead so it isn't a surprise -- standard courtesy, honestly -- though he tucks his chin more into the hoodie he'd stolen from his boyfriend before he rings the doorbell.
Nerves will get him nowhere. It's fine, it's fine. He'll just... speak honestly. Ask what he needs to ask. It's fine. If his other self can tango with Shido, he can tango with his brother. His "busyness" has come to an end.]
Okay. With every one of his housemates now looking into this, as well Akira Personally interrogating a victim... Mm. It's a house call to his brother, as much as he. Doesn't really want to. Goro'd called ahead so it isn't a surprise -- standard courtesy, honestly -- though he tucks his chin more into the hoodie he'd stolen from his boyfriend before he rings the doorbell.
Nerves will get him nowhere. It's fine, it's fine. He'll just... speak honestly. Ask what he needs to ask. It's fine. If his other self can tango with Shido, he can tango with his brother. His "busyness" has come to an end.]
[ There's not much of a wait between the doorbell and Akira answering it. Friday evenings could usually be quite busy for a single twenty-something, but he tends to spend his time studying. Both for school and for his...extra curricular project.
He offers his younger brother light smile when the door opens, stepping aside immediately to allow him inside. No need for a congenial greeting, he gets right to the most important question: ]
Tea or coffee?
He offers his younger brother light smile when the door opens, stepping aside immediately to allow him inside. No need for a congenial greeting, he gets right to the most important question: ]
Tea or coffee?
[Goro can't help but smile in return, stepping in to unwind his scarf and wrap it around his arm comfortably. He... knows, he knows, but it's still nice to have this sense of normalcy.]
Coffee, please. I'm afraid I've become far too used to having it over tea at this point. One of the downsides of having a barista boyfriend... Actually, please do make tea, I'll end up comparing and contrasting if I have someone else's.
Coffee, please. I'm afraid I've become far too used to having it over tea at this point. One of the downsides of having a barista boyfriend... Actually, please do make tea, I'll end up comparing and contrasting if I have someone else's.
[ Akira does laugh at that, lightly, and shuts the door behind his younger brother. ]
Even at my best, I can't say I'd make a great barista. Tea it is.
[ He'll make his way to the small kitchen, in that case, and Goro is welcome to join him. ]
It's been a while since you made a house call.
Even at my best, I can't say I'd make a great barista. Tea it is.
[ He'll make his way to the small kitchen, in that case, and Goro is welcome to join him. ]
It's been a while since you made a house call.
[He will, albeit a little slower, taking off his shoes to stall a moment.]
Well... I've been busy. Um, I have a calendar coming out this month, but I wouldn't recommend you buy it. And with other things in that area as well -- as a model, this season is always packed full of photoshoots and opportunities for me... It used to give me some trouble to balance it and classes, actually, but I've got more of a hang on it now.
[Goro settles back against the counter once he's joined Akira, playing with his scarf idly. A nervous tic.]
Not even my own boyfriend sees me much, you know? Though that's changed some since I moved in with him and his roommates. Now we just can't get time alone.
Well... I've been busy. Um, I have a calendar coming out this month, but I wouldn't recommend you buy it. And with other things in that area as well -- as a model, this season is always packed full of photoshoots and opportunities for me... It used to give me some trouble to balance it and classes, actually, but I've got more of a hang on it now.
[Goro settles back against the counter once he's joined Akira, playing with his scarf idly. A nervous tic.]
Not even my own boyfriend sees me much, you know? Though that's changed some since I moved in with him and his roommates. Now we just can't get time alone.
[ Ah, yes. A calendar. Yes, Akira won't be buying that, but as long as his little brother stays safe, he won't comment on it. He doesn't think it should be necessary at this point. ]
I'm not surprised--you've always been a busy guy.
[ Maybe not as busy as Akira, though he's taken a decided rest from his true calling, recently. In no small part because there has been too much sniffing around. ]
I'm not surprised--you've always been a busy guy.
[ Maybe not as busy as Akira, though he's taken a decided rest from his true calling, recently. In no small part because there has been too much sniffing around. ]
Yes, I suppose... mostly to get my mind off of this and that.
[A beat, wrapping his scarf around his hand. Okay. Okay.]
But you've been rather busy yourself, haven't you? ... Dealing with those that would suspect you of various things.
[It's. Not something he wants to talk about, necessarily, nor involve himself past what the months had given him in lingering memories, but. It's important now.]
Tea was only a pretense, truthfully.
[A beat, wrapping his scarf around his hand. Okay. Okay.]
But you've been rather busy yourself, haven't you? ... Dealing with those that would suspect you of various things.
[It's. Not something he wants to talk about, necessarily, nor involve himself past what the months had given him in lingering memories, but. It's important now.]
Tea was only a pretense, truthfully.
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