[catch all for phoenix]

[survivaltricks]

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week 0, friday post-body announcement

[survivaltricks]

[it takes a moment for Akira-- a teenager who isn't used to dealing with dead bodies-- to swallow down his frustration and instinctive anger at the situation. fortunately, if there's anything Akira is good at, it's keeping his temper under control]

[. . . and so, after a few deep breaths, he starts to make his way quickly (albeit painfully) to his room. or. . . he would, but he gets distracted by a certain hobo poking around the hallways like the lawyer he is]

-- Wright-san?

[people who forgot Phoenix was deaf: this guy]

[slobjection]

[ he catches the look in akira's eye and can place it easily enough. and while phoenix's placid expression doesn't change (he's got his pokerface on, after all), it's hard not to feel some sympathy. kids shouldn't have to see things like this. ]

[ not that there's much he can do it about it. ]

You'll have to speak up. My hearing is stating to go with my age.

[ why is he this way ]

week 0, post-execution

[slobjection]

Nice acrobatics yesterday.

[ phoenix is here for a secret checkup shhhhh ]

[survivaltricks]

[DUNKLE YOU CHECKED IN ON HIM LAST NIGHT]

[anyway Akira is nursing a cup of coffee because SWEET, SWEET SENSE OF TASTE. he blinks at Phoenix, a bit surprised at the honest, blunt greeting, before he lets out an amused snort]

Thanks.

[PHANTOM THIEVES GOTTA PHANTOM THIEF]

I took self-defense classes.

[he did not]

w1, sunday post-execution

[survivaltricks]

[what's up hobo uncle. . . it seems like the past few days have been rough on everyone, Akira included. today, after Asch's not-so-graceful death, Akira can be found soaking up some of the sunshine outside near the garden. he might've only worked in a flower shop for a few months, but for some reason the colorful blossoms are soothing]

[he looks pensive as he runs his fingers across a flower's petals, expression distant and unfocused]

[slobjection]

[ phoenix only knows like two flowers, but he is looking for akira... so he approacheth. ]

[ his hand pops off to tap akira's shoulder while he's still two feet away. ]

Stopping to smell the roses?

w2, tuesday

[survivaltricks]

[BANG BANG KNOCK KNOCK SLAM SLAM hi nick are you home Akira is knocking at ur door]

[very loudly]

[and kind of urgently]

[slobjection]

Who's there?

[ ok but no he's opening the door. ]

w2, wednesday

[survivaltricks]

[by Wednesday, Akira looks terrible. he's disheveled and haggard, probably didn't shower last night, and there are bags under his eyes as he shuffles his way slowly towards Phoenix's room]

[SOMEONE HAD A VERY. . . VERY BAD NIGHT]

[knock knock Nick are you home]

[slobjection]

[ he opens the door, and once more: ]

Who's there?

[ this is going to be a running gag, isn't it. ]

[ for his part, phoenix also looks disheveled and a little scruffier..... ]

w2, post-body

[slobjection]

[ dad is coming to find akira!! ]

Did you ever figure out who sent you that message?

[survivaltricks]

[AKIRA IS SHUFFLING HIS WAY BACK TO HIS ROOM. . . like a zombie. he needs sleep]

What?

[he blinks a few times, then realizes what Phoenix is talking about and shakes his head]

No. . . I didn't.

w3, Tuesday

[survivaltricks]

[WHAT IS UP NICK, your son is snooping around the mansion today! mostly the fourth floor. mostly around the museum]

[he perks up a bit when he sees Phoenix, though he keeps his distance]

Busy day today?

[slobjection]

[ cute.... phoenix gives a little wave. ]

Lots of babysitting to do.

[ just like he has to babysit you, akira!! ]

What are you up to?

w3, post-trial

[slobjection]

[ here comes dad with more painkillers and pudding. ]

Resting up?

[survivaltricks]

[SOMEHOW, Akira hobbled his way up the stairwell, so he is in Room 11!]

Mmm. Resting up.

[offers Phoenix a lopsided smile as he holds out a hand for painkillers and pudding]

w4, thursday

[survivaltricks]

[early, early Thursday morning, Akira makes his way to the kitchen, limping on his prosthetic leg as he does so. he still has the assistance of his crutch, but he is getting more and more used to the weight of his new leg every single day]

[and when he gets there, guess who he sees!!]

Oh-- mornin', Wright.

You have good timing.

[slobjection]

[ good!!! anyway, phoenix is making... cereal, tea... and coffee. seems like it's for more than one person, huh. ]

Hey, Akira. You can just call me Nick... or Phoenix, if you want.

What's up?

[ does he need help hobbling around? ]

w4, later thursday....

[slobjection]

[ after breakins, phoenix has been treated! more or less! but he wants to talk to akira. ]

How'd it go with Master Blue? Did they see you?

[survivaltricks]

[jiiiiiii]

[he is eyeing Phoenix's finger and burnt hand like ARE U SURE YOU'RE OKAY. . . but he trusts Phoenix to take care of himself, so. . .]

They did. I talked to them earlier this morning.

w6, monday

[survivaltricks]

[WELCOME BACK DEADNIX. and of course he is swamped with people who are happy to see him again, Akira being one of those. . . but Akira also waits until the crowds thin a bit to approach again]

Can we talk in private? I know now isn't the time to keep secrets from everyone else, but this secret isn't mine to share.

[hm]

[slobjection]

What's up?

[ coming his way.... with pudding. ]

w6, tuesday morning

[survivaltricks]

[GOOD MORNING PHOENIX. . . Akira is shuffling through the mansion in search of dad this morning, expression a bit worn and haggard for reasons (???) so]

[WHERE ARE YOU DAD, COME TO HIM]

[slobjection]

[ he's in the kitchen making some fucking pancakes. it's better than pudding???? ]

Just in time, Akira.

[ what's up son ]

w6, friday

[survivaltricks]

[and into the kitchen they go!! despite missing a leg, Akira uses the countertops to maneuver his way around the kitchen so he can fetch coffee supplies]

[he watches Nick out of the corners of his vision the entire time]

[slobjection]

[ assume phoenix found him a crutch of sorts..... he fetches coffee supplies for akira to try to ease the burden and pulls up a chair for akira to sit in, but he's not talking at all. just. quiet. going through the motions ]