[ yeah, yeah he was. a roommate he has been fretting over, but that's something he's dealing with in a way that's productive. sort of. either way, don't mind him if he flags him down. ]
Hello Kurusu-san. [ he'll have a letter in his hand. ] Um, do you have a moment?
Then it's just telling us what we already know we need to do. Unless we need to convince Blue themselves to separate from the house?
[ which is actually what they are doing so?? why did they need a letter about this. either way, as much as ken would love to deny anything being wrong with akechi, dog ears. huge tell. ]
Things are [ how to describe it in the best way possible? ] acceptable.
[ hmm. ]
I hear you got into an argument with him about what I asked you.
Maybe it's more like. . . we need to simulate Blue breaking up with the house? [OR???] Make the house upset and sad. Though I don't know how we'd accomplish that.
[and as for the rest. . . ?????]
It wasn't really an argument.
[not from Akira's perspective, anyway. he has had arguments with Akechi, and this one was tame comparatively]
. . . why did you think he had something planned, anyway? I've been wondering that since our conversation.
I'm not certain either. It could be something I can talk to them about the next time I visit them.
[ which...is likely where ken is probably going to spend his time now u_u. also gently presses X for Doubt. ]
It's as I've said, I was just repeating what I had heard from Blue. If there's any misunderstanding there, then it's just because I didn't understand them well enough.
[ that's it?? just the volatility between them is so weird to ken, honestly. ]
What kind of relationship do you have with Akechi-san?
It's not hard to see that. [ ken flashbacks to week 0 where things weren't as bad. ] You two were fighting the moment you got here as part of a misunderstanding, but the two of you also work together even when you're fighting.
Not that we shouldn't be working together to figure what is happening.
[ ken's ears lower and raise as he tries to deny it but, what's the point? ]
Akechi-san. [ there's a moment where he debates on it one final time, but whatever. akira crimes. ] He's not a very honest person about what he's feeling.
[ see ken with declining trust in akechi since wk 3... ]
Sometimes people change the way they behave depending on the people that they are around, right? I understand why people would do that, but I've never really considered it. [ hmmm.... ] But it feels like Akechi-san is always practicing being the best.
[mmmm. Akira's eyes slip shut, his expression pensive]
Akechi wants people to think of him a certain way. And that's because-- [. . . how much can he say, here?] It's because he's afraid, not because he's malicious.
[he opens his eyes again, looking over at Ken, expression determined]
[ NOTHING............ also ken trusted 0 people in week 0 and didn't even eat food until the furries were introduced. akira was just very lucky to get on his good side so quickly. ]
It does more harm than good if you're just acting all of the time. It's like you don't even know who you're talking to.
[ he's just gonna put that out there for a moment. tmw akira reverses his s.links with each other and has to reap the rewards of that. ]
...I'll work with him. [ flatly. ] I don't have to trust him, but I'll trust you.
He'd have to be seriously ill if he was enjoying what is going on here.
[ not that he thinks akechi is that deranged, but it's a good thing that akira doesn't ruffle his hair because there are doggie ears perked right up. ...and no one has petted him, which is also probably for the best. ]
...was Akechi-san's letter helpful? [ he's debating the cursed letter now since. hm. ] Because Chuuya and I didn't quite understand the other letter I got.
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Ken. . .
[. . . right. Ayabe was Ken's roommate, wasn't he?]
Hey. . .
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Hello Kurusu-san. [ he'll have a letter in his hand. ] Um, do you have a moment?
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Of course I do.
And you know you can call me Akira, right?
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...can I?
[ look. ]
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[he's been calling Ken by his first name since inadvisable mirror maze adventures]
I don't mind. In fact, I prefer it.
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Oh, well... Akira...san.
[ an attempt. progress?? ]
Did you happen to get any letters from those who have died?
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Mmm. I didn't, but I know Akechi did.
Did you get one, too?
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Yeah, I got two. One of them is weird but—
[ presenting letter! ]
This one makes a bit more sense. [ he'll stare at the letter a bit longer. ] Kind of.
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[but beyond that--]
[this note is very easy to understand]
Oh.
They want us to break the house's heart. Metaphorically.
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I understood that much, but wouldn't this have been tried before?
[ rather, hasn't blue tried this before?? ]
It's not as thought Blue wants to be here.
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[so no, he doesn't think Blue has tried this method before]
[but. . . a bit of a digression, but it's been bothering him since his conversation with Ken about what Akechi may or may not be planning. . .]
. . . hey, Ken. Is everything okay with Akechi?
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[ which is actually what they are doing so?? why did they need a letter about this. either way, as much as ken would love to deny anything being wrong with akechi, dog ears. huge tell. ]
Things are [ how to describe it in the best way possible? ] acceptable.
[ hmm. ]
I hear you got into an argument with him about what I asked you.
[ ""argument""?? ]
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[and as for the rest. . . ?????]
It wasn't really an argument.
[not from Akira's perspective, anyway. he has had arguments with Akechi, and this one was tame comparatively]
. . . why did you think he had something planned, anyway? I've been wondering that since our conversation.
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[ which...is likely where ken is probably going to spend his time now u_u. also gently presses X for Doubt. ]
It's as I've said, I was just repeating what I had heard from Blue. If there's any misunderstanding there, then it's just because I didn't understand them well enough.
[ that's it?? just the volatility between them is so weird to ken, honestly. ]
What kind of relationship do you have with Akechi-san?
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[. . .]
It's a complicated one. [there's hesitation before he gives his response] But you could tell just from watching us interact, right?
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[ ken is not blind. ]
It's not hard to see that. [ ken flashbacks to week 0 where things weren't as bad. ] You two were fighting the moment you got here as part of a misunderstanding, but the two of you also work together even when you're fighting.
Not that we shouldn't be working together to figure what is happening.
[ .... and he would say more but he's not. ]
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You looked a little disappointed when I mentioned Akechi got a letter, too.
What's wrong, Ken?
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Akechi-san. [ there's a moment where he debates on it one final time, but whatever. akira crimes. ] He's not a very honest person about what he's feeling.
[ JUST. this is the best way to put things. ]
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[his expression turns pensive, gaze flickering down]
He has his reasons for wearing that mask, though. Are you upset at him for not being more honest?
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[ see ken with declining trust in akechi since wk 3... ]
Sometimes people change the way they behave depending on the people that they are around, right? I understand why people would do that, but I've never really considered it. [ hmmm.... ] But it feels like Akechi-san is always practicing being the best.
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. . .
[mmmm. Akira's eyes slip shut, his expression pensive]
Akechi wants people to think of him a certain way. And that's because-- [. . . how much can he say, here?] It's because he's afraid, not because he's malicious.
[he opens his eyes again, looking over at Ken, expression determined]
Regardless of how he acts. . . you can trust him.
I do.
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It does more harm than good if you're just acting all of the time. It's like you don't even know who you're talking to.
[ he's just gonna put that out there for a moment. tmw akira reverses his s.links with each other and has to reap the rewards of that. ]
...I'll work with him. [ flatly. ] I don't have to trust him, but I'll trust you.
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[. . . but his mouth twitches a little as he reaches out to drop his hand on Ken's head. not to ruffle his hair, just. for the contact]
Then don't trust him.
But I'm glad you trust me when I say I do. Because. . . I know he wants the best for everyone here.
[even if it may not seem like it]
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CLOSES MY EYES. ]
He'd have to be seriously ill if he was enjoying what is going on here.
[ not that he thinks akechi is that deranged, but it's a good thing that akira doesn't ruffle his hair because there are doggie ears perked right up. ...and no one has petted him, which is also probably for the best. ]
...was Akechi-san's letter helpful? [ he's debating the cursed letter now since. hm. ] Because Chuuya and I didn't quite understand the other letter I got.
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[his hand lingers for a moment after the doggy ears perk up before he draws it away again]
Akechi's letter is. . . [wags hands] It's helpful-ish. Can I see the second one you got?
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