[ Oh... Akira has assumed as much, but they don’t often talk about their other selves in regards to themselves. Once in a while it turns up, something short and obvious. It’s new, filling in the picture he has for Goro and his thoughts. It lacks anecdotes, emotion, but it would be hypocritical to point that out. Akira does the same exact thing; it’s easier to state facts and occurrences as they are than illustrate each bubble emotion attached.
Goro’s attempts in loosening the atmosphere works overall. He catches the small gestures from the corner of his eye and relaxes himself; antsy habit dropped, he lets the napkin hang from his hand. For a moment, they feel closer and he basks in that solace, gently smiling to himself with his eyes still downcast. Does he thank him for sharing? Thank him for understanding? No. That’s off-putting and might throw them deeper into a conversation he isn’t ready to have. ]
I feel the same way... I’m happy. [ He may not have the same confidence as Joker, but this happiness is still real. ] Thanks for sharing your life with me—
[ Abruptly, he stops mid-sentence at the sign of the open palm. It’s obvious Goro is expecting him to hold his hand. Anyone can see that. But in panic and surprise, Akira deposits the lonesome pizza crust once abandoned right into his clutches. ]
[Goro blinks at the crust deposited in hand, amusement becoming apparent as his grin widens and he lifts it to his mouth, munching on it instead. It's easier to tease Akira than to let his heart and mind run away with those words, I wouldn't mind sharing the rest with you too held back at the back of his throat.]
You really are weird. [The most fond thing in the world.] I can't tell if it's becoming more apparent because you're comfortable with me or what, but you really are. Thank you, kitty-chan, for your offering.
[ Kitty-chan. Steam is practically exuding from his head... Just smile, no matter how awful this is. Just smile. Goro is so into him that being called weird is a compliment. It's comforting, but gives him mixed feelings.
Inside, he wants to bury himself and never come back. He tugs his bangs to keep him leveled and steady. If only it can give him back the composure he fucking lost. ]
I know it's what you've always wanted, master.
[ He's going to run with it even though it's so obvious this wasn't intentional. ]
[ HE'S SO CONFUSED. Why are you blushing? That was just a playful phrase! It was a reference!! He's pretending to be a cat! Now it's making him fluster. ]
Haven't you heard me say that enough when you visited the cat cafe during maid and butler month?
[ Opens mouth. Closes mouth. He squints at Goro from here, then squints elsewhere like he's trying to figure out if this is dream or reality. What? Is going on?! Since he's shoved, he lightly kicks Goro's shin under the table. ]
I'm surprised you have the audacity to say that in public, even with a low voice. [ AUDIBLE VOLUME: ] Petplay.
[ Good thing no one can hear them over the chatter? Let's. Just. Eat the rest of this pizza? Akira gets a slice and bites into it, but the cheese stretches off as he pulls the slice away. Goddamnit. ]
[Goro seems mortified anyway, paling before his color comes back in full force, pushing the rest of it towards Akira.]
75%. Enjoy. I'm going to sink into the ground because of my terrible influence of a boyfriend. I would've never before, you know? I had respectable friends, like Haru... and...
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And Haru, [sheepish.] This is the high point in my life, friends-wise, and I don't even have the excuse of moving around a lot. Just a cheeky mouth and a single mother.
[ Thanks? He will treasure this pizza since his appetite really kicked up. A cheeky mouth sounds about right... but he’s still empathetic. ]
Haru is a good influence and friend, so I’m glad to see some of her geniality rubbed off on you. If only you picked up her humor.
[ He could have had a boyfriend who loooooooved bad jokes. Siiiiigh, but he bumps their shoulders together. He’s glad Goro has more friends now. Good people. ]
Never in my life have I said petplay. That was all you, honey.
Darling, you are a terrible influence in a number of ways. You willfully flirt with people in front of their significant others. You're the type of person who won't be embarrassed unless you can embarrass the other just as much or more. Even putting aside your trespassing habits -- which I don't mind, of course, I do enjoy a good breaking and entering if I'm honest -- of course I have the audacity when I'm in the company of someone so shameless himself.
[... this is definitely not all akira fault but also consider: it is.]
[ Ouch. He can feel the hot sear at that burn and it’s definitely not the pizza. Taken aback, he holds his pizza idly with a dumbfounded look on his face wondering what exactly happened? Did he die? What should he even do? What can be even do?!?!
He’s still speechless, so he pinches Goro’s side. ]
[Goro smiles widely, pecking Akira's cheek despite the pinch. Causing speechlessness is always rewarding. While he's still close like this, he'll nuzzle the side of Akira's face and keep his voice low.]
[ He puffs up like an angry pufferfish when Goro comes in for a peck, but deflated when he hears those soft words. He wants to be mildly offended. He’s allowed to be... yet he can’t find an ounce of it in his body. Instead, there are little flutters that line his stomach, warmth that fills his chest. It makes him forget for one moment the worries and doubts. He makes an attempt to spark that vengeful fire by pinching Goro’s side some more—to no avail.
Chuckling a bit, he makes a mistake and lets these words slip: ]
[Mmmmmm. That's embarrassing and nice, something he's asked himself before; he doesn't deserve Akira, and yet he wants to. Goro shyly takes Akira's hand, curling their fingers together.]
I could ask myself the same thing. But you were born in the same era as me, and that's enough, isn't it?
[ Goddamnit. He feels awfully embarrassed that it slipped, but it worked out? Sheepish, he... Can’t do anything because his hand is occupied by a pizza, then the other is monopolized by Goro. Appetite gone, all he wants to do is snuggle with his boyfriend and take another nap. ]
We’ve grown to be those romantic couples people complain about, haven’t we.
[ 100%... It’s just three slices. Watch put all of this energy into finishing so he doesn’t need to face the reality that they’re grossly cute. ]
[ Stop looking at the table? It's plain. Akira bumps their shoulder again, trying to get Goro's attention as he keeps his eyes on him now. The only way they can get over their embarrassed, pitiful selves is to be shameless and brazen. ]
[He'll look at Akira, then away in thought. Hmmmm. He never thought he'd get this far in any relationship? What do people do for the halfway point... or rather, a milestone.]
[ That doesn't make him feel better, but he still smiles while squeezing his hand. ]
... All right, but don't take time away from your beauty sleep, princess. [ A dramatic sigh. ] You better be prepared to watch me fall constantly. Good thing I don't feel pain.
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Goro’s attempts in loosening the atmosphere works overall. He catches the small gestures from the corner of his eye and relaxes himself; antsy habit dropped, he lets the napkin hang from his hand. For a moment, they feel closer and he basks in that solace, gently smiling to himself with his eyes still downcast. Does he thank him for sharing? Thank him for understanding? No. That’s off-putting and might throw them deeper into a conversation he isn’t ready to have. ]
I feel the same way... I’m happy. [ He may not have the same confidence as Joker, but this happiness is still real. ] Thanks for sharing your life with me—
[ Abruptly, he stops mid-sentence at the sign of the open palm. It’s obvious Goro is expecting him to hold his hand. Anyone can see that. But in panic and surprise, Akira deposits the lonesome pizza crust once abandoned right into his clutches. ]
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You really are weird. [The most fond thing in the world.] I can't tell if it's becoming more apparent because you're comfortable with me or what, but you really are. Thank you, kitty-chan, for your offering.
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Inside, he wants to bury himself and never come back. He tugs his bangs to keep him leveled and steady. If only it can give him back the composure he fucking lost. ]
I know it's what you've always wanted, master.
[ He's going to run with it even though it's so obvious this wasn't intentional. ]
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Why are you like that?
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[ HE'S SO CONFUSED. Why are you blushing? That was just a playful phrase! It was a reference!! He's pretending to be a cat! Now it's making him fluster. ]
Haven't you heard me say that enough when you visited the cat cafe during maid and butler month?
[ Gently. Shoves. ]
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[It's definitely relaxed the atmosphere completely though, that's for sure. Goro gently shoves him back, rubbing his heated face.
... And talking lower:]
I'm also not going to do petplay wth you in public.
[in public.]
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I'm surprised you have the audacity to say that in public, even with a low voice. [ AUDIBLE VOLUME: ] Petplay.
[ Good thing no one can hear them over the chatter? Let's. Just. Eat the rest of this pizza? Akira gets a slice and bites into it, but the cheese stretches off as he pulls the slice away. Goddamnit. ]
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75%. Enjoy. I'm going to sink into the ground because of my terrible influence of a boyfriend. I would've never before, you know? I had respectable friends, like Haru... and...
[...]
And Haru, [sheepish.] This is the high point in my life, friends-wise, and I don't even have the excuse of moving around a lot. Just a cheeky mouth and a single mother.
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Haru is a good influence and friend, so I’m glad to see some of her geniality rubbed off on you. If only you picked up her humor.
[ He could have had a boyfriend who loooooooved bad jokes. Siiiiigh, but he bumps their shoulders together. He’s glad Goro has more friends now. Good people. ]
Never in my life have I said petplay. That was all you, honey.
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[... this is definitely not all akira fault but also consider: it is.]
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He’s still speechless, so he pinches Goro’s side. ]
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I love you, Akira.
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Chuckling a bit, he makes a mistake and lets these words slip: ]
What did I do to deserve you...?
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I could ask myself the same thing. But you were born in the same era as me, and that's enough, isn't it?
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[ Goddamnit. He feels awfully embarrassed that it slipped, but it worked out? Sheepish, he... Can’t do anything because his hand is occupied by a pizza, then the other is monopolized by Goro. Appetite gone, all he wants to do is snuggle with his boyfriend and take another nap. ]
We’ve grown to be those romantic couples people complain about, haven’t we.
[ 100%... It’s just three slices. Watch put all of this energy into finishing so he doesn’t need to face the reality that they’re grossly cute. ]
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[... Ah. Oh. Goro is very interested in the table, goodness.]
Um, five, I think. We're at month five. Or we will be, by mid February. My, how time flies, doesn't it.
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[ Stop looking at the table? It's plain. Akira bumps their shoulder again, trying to get Goro's attention as he keeps his eyes on him now. The only way they can get over their embarrassed, pitiful selves is to be shameless and brazen. ]
Got any dreams for a halfvisary?
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Roller skating?
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All right, Goro. I have a secret to tell you.
[ Don't mind that he's fiddling his bangs sheepishly, tugging it down as he leans towards the opposite side while watching Goro's face carefully. ]
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What is it, Akira?
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I can ice skate, but I can't rollerblade.
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Oh. We can practice before then, if you'd like. I'm quite experienced with it.
[because he and haru no doubt go out there and fly free]
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Mmmmm. Akira scratches his cheek. It's tempting, but does he really need Goro for that? ]
Will you have time for that?
[ He doesn't want to be a boooother. ]
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I'll make time if I have to.
[Akira's never a bother... rather, he doesn't ask for enough to be a bother, if anything Goro feels like a bother at times.]
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... All right, but don't take time away from your beauty sleep, princess. [ A dramatic sigh. ] You better be prepared to watch me fall constantly. Good thing I don't feel pain.
[ Whoops......... ]
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