[ fuckin stupid emus ]

[usogi]

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[moralmyopia]

[From the depths of his hands, he mutters, "Shut up." It doesn't take him very long to readjust and chill out because, honestly? Maybe probably not the first time he cried. But ANYWAY.

He uses the back of his arm to rub his face as gently as he can manage, hissing softly and raggedly under his breath. A long, low exhale comes. He lets Senri hold him for a bit, and then he finally sits back up straighter.

The controller is put onto Taka's leg with a small grimace.]

Save her... My fingers hurt too much.

[usogi]

[and senri will just let sasuke go, laughing quietly at that - ]

Taka, you should up the difficulty just to show off.

[but he'll. pick up the bag of chips again to pull one out to feed to taka. assuming he takes it then he'll get another chip to feed to sasuke.

apparently he's just

trying to proceed as normal]

[bakaomi]

[ he'll take it and also pick up the controller to

fight aqua. it's fine. his eyes are focused on the television screen but every now and then he glances over at the two of them. ]

There isn't a critical mode yet.

[moralmyopia]

Tch... [He knows Senri is just yanking his chain, but he's TIRED.] I'm on the hardest, you stupid tangerine. It isn't difficult.

I just can't mash the buttons.

[He makes a face about the chip. He's not a fan of being fed, not because of anything but his pride, but... whatever. He eats it.]

[usogi]

[and senri will just pout - ] Perfectionists....

[senri is just playing for the GAME and the STORY. but he'll watch between the two of them for a moment before he moves somewhere. behind them? so he can lean on taka but also be close enough to touch sasuke]

..... Sasuke, how do you feel about Taka anyway?

[for some reason there feels like

tension]

[bakaomi]

[ he is so surprised by the question that, on the screen, aqua just sends flying riku across the fucking beach because he doesn't dodge in time

it's okay. he's still alive. ]

What kind of question is that?!

[moralmyopia]

[Nothing is wrong or suspicious about this until Senri blurts out the most random question in the world. But he startles like a ruffled cat when Riku goes flying. NO, HIS BOY!!!!!!!!!!!]

Hey! Watch it!

[This is all of their save file, okay!! Don't ruin the progress by making them start over!

Then he cuts a strange look at Senri.] What?! [He's actually embarrassed when he glances at Taka. Wtf???] What's that supposed to mean?

[usogi]

.... I don't trust that you apologized for what you said last week, even though I know you didn't mean it.

And you got a guitar just because you know that Taka likes guitar, right?

[senri frowns in thought]

I don't think either of you are good at putting things into words.

You know Taka was trying to get someone's alignment before, and he decided that it was okay to ask on a rooftop because if something dangerous happened, then you would just appear to catch him.

.... but you're also both stupid enough that you won't understand things if they aren't put into words.

[bakaomi]

[ senri

why

he just tries to concentrate even more on the boss fight, like everything senri is saying is just background noise instead of something that's very embarrassing to hear. ]

I don't know what you're talking about.

[ he says, as if he doesn't constantly go, "i don't think sasuke likes me" ]

[moralmyopia]

[Sasuke ALSO LOOKS AWAY. Away from both of them, but also, afterward, at the game and Taka's playing.] I already apologized. [Damn. Little faith you have in him, Senri.

Don't throw all this on him when he's been worn down from trial and curse pain!!! What the heLL.]

I don't know why it matters so much. We got the guitar because he guessed the bookstore. [No, they didn't. That was the basket.] He's fine.

He's definitely not as annoying as you are.

[THIS SOUNDS SO ENDEARED STILL A LITTLE HE HATES IT]

[usogi]

I don't believe you.... that doesn't sound like the type of thing Cheri and Beauty would give away.

[just saying. but he will feed himself a chip.]

... but yeah. Taka gets along with people better than I do, once you get to know him.

He's nicer.

[bakaomi]

Shut up.

[ he's just concentrating very hard on this video game, thanks ]

... you don't have to worry about it.

[ it's mumbled. ]

[moralmyopia]

I don't know why you think we haven't talked without you somehow being involved. Because we have.

[Just. So there. In your face, Senri. The two emos can absolutely talk to each other on their own time WITHOUT an orange middle man. He pauses, attention on the screen.] Dark Firaga. [It isn't bossy so much as letting Taka know it's up.]

Why are you asking me this question again?

[usogi]

... because I think you're not honest enough, and Taka is just as bad at saying things out loud.

[which is hilarious, coming from senri

but he'll rest his head on taka's shoulder, as if that'll be enough to be close without distracting him]

That's all.

[bakaomi]

[ he uses it, and the resulting attack is what defeats aqua.

takaomi is quiet while the cutscene plays. it isn't until it's finished that he manages to glance at sasuke again. ]

...

[moralmyopia]

[Sora’s turn now because of course it is.

Sasuke opens his mouth, and it’s too quick not to be a dismissal, but... then he shuts it again, and whatever he planned to say, he doesn’t say. For a while, he’s quiet, glancing at Taka, at Senri, the TV. He looks down.]

You’re both happy, right? I don’t need to be in the middle of that.

[usogi]

[ . . . . senri blinks quietly at that and doesn't have a filter:]

I don't know if I'd let you be in the middle.

[dumb needy binch! . . . . but also.]

I told you that there's always a place for you with me, if you want it. I can't speak for Taka [even though he did earlier] but... you're friends with both of us, you know?

[bakaomi]

[ he elbows senri. shut up. ]

... I said it was okay if you came before, didn't I?

[ he's just going to concentrate on fixing sora's stats and equipment so he doesn't have to look at either of them ]

And I wouldn't want to separate the two of you.

[ taka is too awkward for this ]

[moralmyopia]

[He watches the TV because he, too, does not want to look at either of them when it’s awkward. He’s pretty sure the hot twinge in his chest is the love curse, but... he had said... nothing had changed, right?]

You’re both morons. [He makes the motions of sighing, but it’s so airy it’s unheard.] I guess I’ll have plenty of time to consider after Monday. [His brows furrow. He doesn’t look at them still.]

Do you want me to tell Ray anything?

[usogi]

[senri opens his mouth - but he falters at the mention of Ray]

... what are you saying....

Nothing's going to happen to you.

[bakaomi]

... Mizuki is going to use their power on you.

[ it's not said as confidently as he meant it to, mostly because taka barely knows mizuki and can only go on ishikirimaru's word for the matter but

it'll be fine. ]

[moralmyopia]

[The sigh this time is quiet, but heard.]

You don’t know that. Besides, they shouldn’t have to waste it on me if it isn’t their choice. I’m fine with paying for what I’ve done. Next week, someone could just target me. It’s have been wasted.

[usogi]

No, it wouldn't.

[firmly, even though senri still looks very surprised and ever so slightly panicked. he tenses up, at the idea of things not going according to plan]

If it buys you even one more day, it wouldn't be wasted.

[bakaomi]

Mm. Maybe you should believe in other people more.

[ taka is fully aware of how hypocritical that is coming from him, but they aren't talking about him right now so it's fine. ]

[moralmyopia]

Tch. I knew you'd give me some drivel like that.

[But he seems, if for a little while, relieved. For now, he can pretend like he knows for certain it'll turn out like they all want it to turn out.]

Don't finish without me. I want to see through until the end. Even... [He's quiet for a bit, still not looking in their direction, only at the TV.] ...if it means I have to go back with you to find out.