I don't have to be an actor for that. [He grins and winks, before continuing.] But I didn't like performing all the time to be honest. I'm used to appealing to a handful of people at a time but always being 'on' is exhausting.
[ But don't ever wink at him like that again. It strikes fear in him. The more he thinks about the times back at home, the more distant that version of Akechi seems... Yet it's still him.
[ Akira tilts his head, but draws his attention to the valley of blooming cacti. His eyes sparkle in awe, wondering if what they see in front of them is mirage. ]
[ It seems too cruel to pluck a flower?! But he comes closer to examine. His nose wrinkles as the soothing fragrance gets to him. It’s nice, though weird.
He decides to take a flower for himself, rolling the stem between his fingers, then nests it in Akechi’s hair. You can have two. ]
[He reaches up to touch the flower delicately, a light flush on his face as he smiles.]
Certainly. I was actually going to pick some to press as mementos to give to a few people. But I wanted to show you the actual thing. It's too beautiful not to share. Live flowers should be shared with friends whenever possible.
[Speaking of beauty, he returns Akira's favour by placing the flower he holds behind Akira's war.]
[ Though his mind is already breaking this down—is there a way they can use these flowers to help them? Or maybe they can infuse its aroma into a potion or something to use in the future. Essential oils for therapy?
He just wants to feel this content all the time, to be honest. Stroking his chin, he debates on taking more, but tenses up at the touch of the flower. Oh, okay. He’s pretty now. ]
We match. [ He doesn’t seem to mind it. ] Do you think our bracelets can take selfies?
[And true to Akira's assumption, Akechi fiddles with the angle for a moment, taking a test picture of nothing to figure out how the bracer will be taking it. Then he holds up his bracer and tips his head up slightly—look, he knows his best angles.]
There! Here...
[He brings his arm down and pulls up the picture.]
Do you like it? Your features are nice and make angles easy so I can play with that if you're not satisfied.
[ He leans over as if that'll help him decide... Humming, he thinks it looks good? Well, he pales in comparison to Akechi next to him, but he doesn't look hideous, either.
In the end, he doesn't care much, but it's nice to have. It gets a thumbs up!! ]
Maybe I should get back into the habit of taking selfies. Or I should just take pictures in general. I always thought it'd be nice to have memories worth saving in the form of a photo.
Oh certainly. [He waves his hand.] That was all calculated, yes. But I've been thinking lately that... pictures would be nice to have. Mm, a sort of... more solid memento of moments worth remembering, I suppose.
[Fuck. He's cute when he laughs like that. But Akechi is most caught by his words. Laughing a little, he runs a hand through his hair.]
Well... Yes. I suppose I am. [Right now and in general, he's been enjoying himself.] 'Fun' is still a work in progress but... something that's becoming more natural over time.
[ Based on his flat stare, he's somewhat doubting. Sure, he knows Akechi has the emotional capacity of a potato, but—he'll just return to plucking some more flowers. ]
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[ He has eavesdropped on more than enough Goro Akechi talk. ]
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I don't think I want that type of fame again.
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[ But don't ever wink at him like that again. It strikes fear in him. The more he thinks about the times back at home, the more distant that version of Akechi seems... Yet it's still him.
Akira ponders a little longer. ]
I think you're better this way.
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[He's genuinely curious though.]
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[ Yes, Goro is irritable and cynical, but Akira never quite tied words to those behaviors and expressions. ]
You also fluster more.
[ He hasn’t quite connected the dots despite having all the information there. ]
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Well it's different when I'm receiving compliments for who I am.
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I guess some things never change. [ Goro Akechi, still getting compliments post-murder. ] You’re doing well.
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Thank you. It means the most from you. Now then, it's just over this dune.
[And sure enough, in a valley between dunes there's a beautiful little oasis of flowers. Akechi smiles as he sweeps his arm in front of it.]
See? Isn't it lovely. The flowers have a soothing property via smell.
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This is real?
[ Just. To make sure. ]
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See for yourself.
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He decides to take a flower for himself, rolling the stem between his fingers, then nests it in Akechi’s hair. You can have two. ]
It’s really nice. Thank you for showing me.
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[He reaches up to touch the flower delicately, a light flush on his face as he smiles.]
Certainly. I was actually going to pick some to press as mementos to give to a few people. But I wanted to show you the actual thing. It's too beautiful not to share. Live flowers should be shared with friends whenever possible.
[Speaking of beauty, he returns Akira's favour by placing the flower he holds behind Akira's war.]
There! Perfect.
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[ Though his mind is already breaking this down—is there a way they can use these flowers to help them? Or maybe they can infuse its aroma into a potion or something to use in the future. Essential oils for therapy?
He just wants to feel this content all the time, to be honest. Stroking his chin, he debates on taking more, but tenses up at the touch of the flower. Oh, okay. He’s pretty now. ]
We match. [ He doesn’t seem to mind it. ] Do you think our bracelets can take selfies?
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I don't see why they shouldn't be able to. Why don't we test it?
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He waits because he’s in the presence of the selfie/Instagram king. ]
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There! Here...
[He brings his arm down and pulls up the picture.]
Do you like it? Your features are nice and make angles easy so I can play with that if you're not satisfied.
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In the end, he doesn't care much, but it's nice to have. It gets a thumbs up!! ]
Can you send it to me?
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[He taps a few things to send it off.]
Maybe I should get back into the habit of taking selfies. Or I should just take pictures in general. I always thought it'd be nice to have memories worth saving in the form of a photo.
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Thinking. ]
I always thought you took selfies for your fans.
[ Like.
They had no other value. ]
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Without blinking.
For a very long time. ]
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You're going to be reincarnated as a cat.
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You're having fun.
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[Fuck. He's cute when he laughs like that. But Akechi is most caught by his words. Laughing a little, he runs a hand through his hair.]
Well... Yes. I suppose I am. [Right now and in general, he's been enjoying himself.] 'Fun' is still a work in progress but... something that's becoming more natural over time.
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[ Based on his flat stare, he's somewhat doubting. Sure, he knows Akechi has the emotional capacity of a potato, but—he'll just return to plucking some more flowers. ]
You seemed to really enjoy showing off back then.
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