[ WHY ARE YOU PUSHING HIM?? He's just singing whatever song that comes to mind? Or at least verses and pieces of them that he finds appropriate. Are they just going to forget their food? ]
No, I don't want no scrub. A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me. Hanging out the passenger side of his best man's ride, trying to holler at me.
[ Finally, he'll stop since he can see Goro's expression just spelling death from laughter. ]
Probably, [he wheezes a bit, battling to get his breath even again,] but I don't see how I could've met a demon if I was.
[Because there's no way he'd go to hell??
... Probably??? Betrayers get some level of it, right. Whatever. Goro coughs, clearing his throat and waving a hand, trying his fucking best not to sound utterly endeared to Akira and his dumb antics.]
You're unbearable. You deserved to be born on April's Fools Day. It's your punishment.
[well, he doesn't sound hopelessly charmed, that's good enough.]
[ He doesn't take calling him out for being a Fools' baby and deserving all damnation too kindly!! So instead of replying with some quip that should smack Goro back down to the circle of hell he belong in, Akira reaches over to pinch his nose.
Even if it's painfully obvious that Goro is just smitten, THAT ISN'T ENOUGH PAIN.. ]
Maybe I should eat your pastries.
[ Where is that container? He reaches for it with his free hand. ]
[ He wants to keep his cool, but he instantly sputters at that reaction... then comes a laughing fit. It's not nearly as hard because he's sticking the best he can, but his shoulders are shaking and tears welling up at the corners of his eyes.
What kind of dramatized gasp is that? And that sweet tooth craze behavior? Note to himself: he needs to threaten Goro's pastries more often. ]
You should at least have a legitimate meal first.
[ The nose pinching becomes cheek pinching. Double cheek pinching. ]
[Goro's face is trapped and he finds it hard to scowl even playfully, setting the sweets aside after a moment to take Akira's hands from his cheeks and... kind of hold them, apparently, he has no idea what he's doing but he sure is doing it. Now he's kind of smitten, yes.]
You're cute when you laugh. [Just an observation. An observation he realizes is kind of Weird when he's sitting here holding Akira's hands, though he's reluctant to let them go.
Because they'll pinch him again. Yeah. God, his bubble is filled with hearts.] Um. Don't pinch me if I let you go. That is, when I let you go, it's not really an if situation.
[ That is a bit weird... But Akira doesn't think much of it. Goro has already he thought he was cute the first time he laid his eyes on him? ]
Thanks.
[ He'll take it as a compliment despite how he can feel the awkward swirl in his chest. Even more that he sees the heart fountain in Goro's bubble. It's actually amusing? So he can't help but smile. ]
I won't. It's a promise.
[ Akira isn't even struggling because they really need to start eating? It's night now. ]
[He'll reluctantly let go, quickly mumbling a prayer for the food out of habit and begins eating. It's good? It's good, he's actually going to slow his roll to savor it, embarrassment cast aside in favor of giving Akira an appreciative smile.
At least it's not butt o'clock? Just getting dark. It's less romantic and more camp feeling too, which is. not something he's experienced before, how quaint.
... he doesn't trust himself to talk but his bubble's doing a swell job of blooming flowers.]
[ Goro may be eating happily, but Akira just holds a sandwich in his mouth like it's toast and he's some anime girl running to school. Why? The dumplings are generally reserved for his friend. AND there are so few fireflies out, so he has to multitask here. Silver might be better at this, but he catches one in his hands.
Muffled noises. It sounds like he's trying to instruct Goro: "Please get the jar." ]
Goro tilts his head for a moment, trying to figure out what Akira's trying to tell him, and a firefly blinking in front of him registers the thought. Oh, oh. Yes. Okay. He'll take the jar and open it up, scooting closer to ready himself for capture of the little lightning bug.]
You handle the jar after this. I can get the fireflies.
[Because it's easier to eat dumplings and catch them than whatever the fuck Akira's trying to pull off, gosh.]
[ They aren't running anywhere?? Akira leans over so he can ferry the little lightning bug into the jar. There are already some small indention to the lid to make sure that they have enough oxygen. There's their first! It lights up periodically with a flicker...
It's probably not happy about this. Now that's done, he'll finally bite into his sandwich and talk once he's finished chewing. ]
All right. I entrust our bug bounty to you, Goro Akechi.
[ When he said those dumplings are reserved for him, he was lying. He'll have some now. ]
[Goro throws a playful pout at Akira's dumpling thievery, but sets the jar aside with their first hostage to get up and find others, taking a few dumplings for his venture. Honestly, he's really excited about this? It's his first time doing this with a friend. He's gonna impress the hell out of Akira with his capturing skills. Of which he definitely has plenty.]
When I was much younger, I always wondered why I couldn't keep them for longer than a few hours... and why they didn't light up the room very well. They'd have to be quite large to manage the latter, and I think that'd be a little terrifying.
[Here, there's another. Have a buddy, firefly friend.]
At the same time, can you imagine having one as a pet? It'd be fun to fly around on a giant firefly.
[ Shhh. It's fine. He doesn't eat more of the dumplings. There's still miso soup to drink, so he pours some for the both of them and proceeds to take some pensive sips. It's relaxing not doing anything at all. He's watching. Impress him— ]
I think there's a difference between having a pet firefly compared to a giant firefly.
[ But look! They have two of them. They're buddies now. Akira is just staring into the jar as he munches some more. ]
It would still be cool... Though cuddling with it sounds strange. Would you cuddle with a firefly?
[... Would he cuddle with one. A firefly lands on Akira's head and Goro reaches over to gently capture it, bringing it close as he studies the little bug.]
I don't know. They're certainly not the oddest looking insects, and they'd be soft since they don't have a hard exoskeleton, but blown up to that size... they might be a little much.
[He lets it crawl on his hand for a bit, turning so it never has a ledge to fly off, then carefully shakes it into the jar with the other two. Three, now. A little group.]
[ As an afterthought, he touches the area the firefly once nested without a second thought. Why are bugs landing on his head? He takes one more look into their container... Only three and there aren't that many out in the chill. Humming, he considers they should do this in early July next time if the weather permits. ]
If it likes me and it's nice, I don't see a reason to deny it some cuddles? It sounds kind of cruel.
[ Picking up a dumpling, he forcefeeds Goro without warning. ]
[Why!! He enjoys the food, yes, but he is so bewildered at this. Why. Akira. Does he want him to shut up..? Whatever. He'll eat it, though he's got a look of puzzlement on his face as he remains quiet.]
[ Have a thought bubble imagery that... Shows a hamster of the same color as his hair? Stuffed cheeks, confused look, and a little button nose. It doesn't seem at all that Akira wants to shut him up, he just wants to feed him. ]
And you were protecting your precious sunflower seed earlier.
[ The maple pastries. Here, have another dumpling. ]
[A... hamster. Is that an improvement from the dog comparison earlier..? Goro takes the next dumpling, working through his current and settling a hand on his "precious sunflower seed".]
I'm not sure if I should feel flattered or not. They're a little dumb, aren't they?
[ All animals are good to Akira, maybe even better than actual people. Since he sees Goro going for the pastries, he'll go ahead and open the container. The sweet maple aroma bursts out as if recently baked, wafting around their general area. ]
I guess hamsters aren't known for their intellect, but they are cute.
[Cute's a fact, thank you, exhibit A being Goro's widened eyes and bright smile at the unveiling of the pasteries. He'll take one, humming pleasantly at the flavor and softness as he bites in and gives thought to their odd conversation.]
Well... they're not so bad, hamsters. They're quite popular, but surprisingly difficult to take care of properly. Wild ones have a pretty coloring.
[ Akira is back to munching on his sandwich as he watches Goro nibble through the pastries like a true fiend. He guesses they must be good if he looks that happy? In return, it makes him smile a bit, too. ]
I've actually never seen a wild hamster, so I'll just trust you on that.
[ Since they're on pets: ]
Have you decided on your perfect cat yet? Or since cats aren't in your top five, a different pet?
[ Even if those moving plans have been put on halt, he's curious about Goro's journey to getting a life companion of his own. ]
I may adopt one of yours, actually, since we're already familiar... other than that, I'm caught between some sort of small dog or a lizard. I'd be lying if I wasn't thinking of just getting all three, but I know my limits.
[... Hmmm.]
Or maybe a bird... a parrot of some kind. They're wonderful conversation partners. I suppose I don't know what I want still.
[he's heavily leaning towards bird and cat though.]
[ Akira is imagining Goro with each of those animals, then all three. Which does he look best with? The answer is everything, so he's definitely lost in how to answer. Well, he's sure his friend will figure it out. ]
I'd be careful about getting a talking bird if I were you.
[ Can you imagine all the shit it'll learn to say? Someone's going to make sure it makes Goro's life hard. ]
I am fully aware of the dangers, especially when living with Silver and Miss Velveteen. But I'd like to have Watson at my side once more. I miss his inane riddles.
When it all goes wrong, don't come to me telling me I never warned you.
[ Goro gets roasted constantly, so he guesses he'll be all right. While stretching his arms up, he plops backward softly so that known of the food budge on the rest of the quilt. ]
... Have you received any memories lately?
[ It's been quite some time since they talked about this. ]
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No, I don't want no scrub. A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me. Hanging out the passenger side of his best man's ride, trying to holler at me.
[ Finally, he'll stop since he can see Goro's expression just spelling death from laughter. ]
Are you dead?
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[Because there's no way he'd go to hell??
... Probably??? Betrayers get some level of it, right. Whatever. Goro coughs, clearing his throat and waving a hand, trying his fucking best not to sound utterly endeared to Akira and his dumb antics.]
You're unbearable. You deserved to be born on April's Fools Day. It's your punishment.
[well, he doesn't sound hopelessly charmed, that's good enough.]
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Even if it's painfully obvious that Goro is just smitten, THAT ISN'T ENOUGH PAIN.. ]
Maybe I should eat your pastries.
[ Where is that container? He reaches for it with his free hand. ]
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Pry it from my dead hands, Kurusu.
[... He's very serious about his sweets, apparently.]
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What kind of dramatized gasp is that? And that sweet tooth craze behavior? Note to himself: he needs to threaten Goro's pastries more often. ]
You should at least have a legitimate meal first.
[ The nose pinching becomes cheek pinching. Double cheek pinching. ]
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You're cute when you laugh. [Just an observation. An observation he realizes is kind of Weird when he's sitting here holding Akira's hands, though he's reluctant to let them go.
Because they'll pinch him again. Yeah. God, his bubble is filled with hearts.] Um. Don't pinch me if I let you go. That is, when I let you go, it's not really an if situation.
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Thanks.
[ He'll take it as a compliment despite how he can feel the awkward swirl in his chest. Even more that he sees the heart fountain in Goro's bubble. It's actually amusing? So he can't help but smile. ]
I won't. It's a promise.
[ Akira isn't even struggling because they really need to start eating? It's night now. ]
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At least it's not butt o'clock? Just getting dark. It's less romantic and more camp feeling too, which is. not something he's experienced before, how quaint.
... he doesn't trust himself to talk but his bubble's doing a swell job of blooming flowers.]
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Muffled noises. It sounds like he's trying to instruct Goro: "Please get the jar." ]
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Goro tilts his head for a moment, trying to figure out what Akira's trying to tell him, and a firefly blinking in front of him registers the thought. Oh, oh. Yes. Okay. He'll take the jar and open it up, scooting closer to ready himself for capture of the little lightning bug.]
You handle the jar after this. I can get the fireflies.
[Because it's easier to eat dumplings and catch them than whatever the fuck Akira's trying to pull off, gosh.]
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It's probably not happy about this. Now that's done, he'll finally bite into his sandwich and talk once he's finished chewing. ]
All right. I entrust our bug bounty to you, Goro Akechi.
[ When he said those dumplings are reserved for him, he was lying. He'll have some now. ]
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When I was much younger, I always wondered why I couldn't keep them for longer than a few hours... and why they didn't light up the room very well. They'd have to be quite large to manage the latter, and I think that'd be a little terrifying.
[Here, there's another. Have a buddy, firefly friend.]
At the same time, can you imagine having one as a pet? It'd be fun to fly around on a giant firefly.
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I think there's a difference between having a pet firefly compared to a giant firefly.
[ But look! They have two of them. They're buddies now. Akira is just staring into the jar as he munches some more. ]
It would still be cool... Though cuddling with it sounds strange. Would you cuddle with a firefly?
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I don't know. They're certainly not the oddest looking insects, and they'd be soft since they don't have a hard exoskeleton, but blown up to that size... they might be a little much.
[He lets it crawl on his hand for a bit, turning so it never has a ledge to fly off, then carefully shakes it into the jar with the other two. Three, now. A little group.]
Would you?
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If it likes me and it's nice, I don't see a reason to deny it some cuddles? It sounds kind of cruel.
[ Picking up a dumpling, he forcefeeds Goro without warning. ]
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[Why!! He enjoys the food, yes, but he is so bewildered at this. Why. Akira. Does he want him to shut up..? Whatever. He'll eat it, though he's got a look of puzzlement on his face as he remains quiet.]
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[ Have a thought bubble imagery that... Shows a hamster of the same color as his hair? Stuffed cheeks, confused look, and a little button nose. It doesn't seem at all that Akira wants to shut him up, he just wants to feed him. ]
And you were protecting your precious sunflower seed earlier.
[ The maple pastries. Here, have another dumpling. ]
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I'm not sure if I should feel flattered or not. They're a little dumb, aren't they?
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I guess hamsters aren't known for their intellect, but they are cute.
[ Cute is a positive, isn't it? ]
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Well... they're not so bad, hamsters. They're quite popular, but surprisingly difficult to take care of properly. Wild ones have a pretty coloring.
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I've actually never seen a wild hamster, so I'll just trust you on that.
[ Since they're on pets: ]
Have you decided on your perfect cat yet? Or since cats aren't in your top five, a different pet?
[ Even if those moving plans have been put on halt, he's curious about Goro's journey to getting a life companion of his own. ]
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[... Hmmm.]
Or maybe a bird... a parrot of some kind. They're wonderful conversation partners. I suppose I don't know what I want still.
[he's heavily leaning towards bird and cat though.]
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I'd be careful about getting a talking bird if I were you.
[ Can you imagine all the shit it'll learn to say? Someone's going to make sure it makes Goro's life hard. ]
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[he liked so many of goro's jokes?? perfect pet]
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[ Goro gets roasted constantly, so he guesses he'll be all right. While stretching his arms up, he plops backward softly so that known of the food budge on the rest of the quilt. ]
... Have you received any memories lately?
[ It's been quite some time since they talked about this. ]
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