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2. i'm so afraid

[ Sometimes, Akihi feels like he's dreaming. Like - first, to even be noticed by someone like Doppo, who... okay, may be the least well-known member of Matenrou, but is still a member of Matenrou? And then to actually get opportunities to spend time with him, and develop a relationship? His depression says he'll wake up from this fantasy to a cold and empty bed, but the only chill he's feeling at the moment is the crisp night air against his cheek.

He pulls his jacket tighter around himself, trying not to shiver as he waits outside Doppo's office. Their plans are simple - a low-key dinner date after a long day at work - but Akihi's heart races with anticipation all the same. ]

[Feeling like he's dreaming - that's something that Akihi and Doppo have in common. Akihi seems to put him on a pedestal because of Matenrou but Akihi is definitely... definitely the one to be admired. The one who is way out of his league despite their common flaws.

Akihi, like, actually likes his job and is really good at it for one. Whenever he talks about it, it sounds so fulfilling. So, he definitely gets his work done on time and isn't hassled by his baldy boss to work later even though he has a date planned the same night!!

It takes an unhealthy amount of energy shots but Doppo does it. He finishes his work by the skin of his teeth and skids out of his office faster than he's ever moved before.]

Akihi-san! [He bows deep, nearly bending in half, once his boyfriend is in sight.] I'm so, so, so sorry! I hope you weren't waiting long.

[Rrngh.]

[ Almost immediately, Akihi's bowing just as deep. ] N-no! It's okay... I'm sorry to make you rush. [ Yes, he had no idea Doppo would be faced with such sudden and urgent deadlines, but the apologies flow out regardless. ]

But, you're probably tired, right...? So... I don't want to make you go out with me if you don't want to...

[Doppo snaps up, rimrod straight, from his bow.] No!

[Ugh. He squeezes his eyes shut.] I mean, I do want to do out with you.

I'm really tired... [He can't deny that and he isn't about to lie to Akihi about it.] When I was at my desk, I was just thinking about how much I wanted to go home and melt into my sheets and not even sleep because sleeping just means waking up the next morning and having to see that shitty baldy all over again and -- [Doppo sucks in a deep breath, stopping himself from spiraling. He counts backwards too, to bring him back to the present, just like Sensei taught him.]

But I think...! Just seeing your face has given me a little energy boost. And - and, I've been looking forward to it all day...

[The whiplash... he just went from sounding super pathetic to super desperate. WHY does Akihi want to date him!]

[ In Akihi's eyes, he's neither pathetic nor desperate. It's actually sweet, that his presence alone could cheer Doppo up after a drag of a day, and that he actually was eager to spend time with him.

His lips quiver into a shy yet enamored smile. ] M-me too. [ As much as he likes his job, he wished the day to go faster, so he could get to this moment sooner where they're not even holding hands because they're still in front of Doppo's office, but they're together. ]

Maybe we can get take-out? My sister's with her fiancé, so... um... [ "we'd have the place to ourselves", he wants to say, but dshsdjkgddfjjgb ]

27

[ If she's being honest, she's not sure what to think of Lord Tooru Oikawa quite yet. He hasn't made a bad first impression or anything - and he's not Nohrian, so she can keep her uh. less friendly expressions at bay - but she's just... uncertain for some reason. But maybe that's just the protective retainer side talking? While their nations are on good terms, he's still a stranger to her specifically. Plus, Takumi also doesn't seem to like him very much.

So she's curious, and maybe just the slightest bit on her guard when she sees him outside his guest room in the castle. ] Do you need help finding something, Lord Oikawa?

29...?

[ Between morning classes and making breakfast for everyone at the dorm, it isn't often that Omi's able to tag along with Tasuku on his morning runs. But it's a nice change of pace - literally, in the sense that he's running, but also generally. It feels different from when they're at the dorms, reading over scripts or playing soccer in the too-small-for-soccer courtyard. ~~also maybe they're boyfriends? who knows? i'll leave that up to you lmao~~

As they stop for a moment to catch their breath, Omi wipes some sweat from his brow. ] It's been a while since I've run this much... I should join you more often.

[ ~~I mean why can't they be boyfriends right?? /says someone who will ship anything~~

Tasuku was sipping from his water bottle as they chose to take a small break from their running. His lips form into a small smile when he glances back to Omi. It really had been quite some time since he or anyone else joined one of his morning runs. It was kind of nice to have a partner. ]

I'm glad you could keep up.

9 youre in a pokemon au now (unless i get like, fucking Falkner)

[ hello he's in a pokemon au??? where's his sword??? aegislash doesn't count???

Felix doesn't know much about the Pokemon royalty - and why should he? that sort of thing doesn't concern him - so he doesn't recognize the prince of Ghost Castle by sight. But as he meets his gaze, there's a feeling he can't quite describe. It's like there's a pressure in the room that wasn't there initially. Whoever this person is, he's powerful.

So, despite being the one intruding on his space (and dripping wet from the storm outside - he only entered the castle to seek refuge from the storm, the combination of bad weather and a sprained ankle from trying to continue traveling forcing him to wait it out), he asks rather bluntly: ] Who are you?

[Felix's entrance is heralded only by the creak of the doors and the dripping of water. Giratina dismissed all the residents to handle things himself disguised as a human; he can feel the spirits' eyes on them, hiding in the shadows with bated breath. It's rare for trainers to find Ghost Castle. Rarer still for them to enter. There are too many unknowns to leave to chance-- and if they have to kill him, Giratina would rather not mediate a fight over who gets to siphon his soul.

Still, it becomes quite clear how this man found his way to their residence. Giratina lets his eyes drop to the responsible pokeball on Felix's belt, then raises them again.]

...Welcome, stranger. [Giratina's answer is as opaque as Felix is blunt.] It seems you have reached my abode in a time of need.

18, hit me with ur best shot for a bright (as in personality, not brains) demon girl.

[ What better for a bright (personality) demon than a bright (brains, but he still has the capacity to be stupid) mage? ]

- Fascinating!

[ A humanoid with horns? He's never seen anything like this before! Don't mind him (or maybe do) as he leans in a bit and adjusts his glasses. ] I must say, I am quite intrigued by you. Would you mind if I asked you a handful of questions? Nothing too invasive, I assure you! I would just like to sate my curiosity.

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[the sound of two soccer balls bouncing around in my otherwise empty skull] uhhh

a beautiful sound tbh

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maybe now i'll finally make new icons for him like i've been meaning to for probably a year

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