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Then stop. All you've done so far is give me a good reason to keep going.
[Look at him draping himself over a chair in the corner of the bar. What an asshole.
An asshole who apparently the staff knows, because a waitress who is holding back the urge to roll her eyes comes over to place a double-shot of whiskey in front of him without even speaking to him. She knows him. Why did she have to work today.]
Have you considered the only reason this is such a painful process for you is because you keep trying to avoid it instead of using it to your advantage? [He sips the whiskey lazily.] The goal here isn't to get hurt, it's to be useful to you. And like I said before, I'm done testing your patience - doesn't take a genius to see that's not getting me what I want. And what I want is for you to use me.
[Look at him draping himself over a chair in the corner of the bar. What an asshole.
An asshole who apparently the staff knows, because a waitress who is holding back the urge to roll her eyes comes over to place a double-shot of whiskey in front of him without even speaking to him. She knows him. Why did she have to work today.]
Have you considered the only reason this is such a painful process for you is because you keep trying to avoid it instead of using it to your advantage? [He sips the whiskey lazily.] The goal here isn't to get hurt, it's to be useful to you. And like I said before, I'm done testing your patience - doesn't take a genius to see that's not getting me what I want. And what I want is for you to use me.
Basically.
No clue. He bailed sometime last night.
No clue. He bailed sometime last night.
I'm sure that you already heard that I was released from the hospital yesterday... But I'd like to meet up with you one more time, if possible.
I know.
As death, you must know that I'm not dying, right? Fufu... Maybe you even think it's silly that I'd like to meet. Are you refusing me or not?
As death, you must know that I'm not dying, right? Fufu... Maybe you even think it's silly that I'd like to meet. Are you refusing me or not?
I'm at my mansion. Tsumugi left me a note, it seems. He went home a few days ago, even if I was trapped in there.
Can you meet with me as soon as you can?
Can you meet with me as soon as you can?
Was wondering where the blue haired brat of yours had disappeared to.[Another one to leave--even if he had no attachment to the other idol, for Eichi to lose his friend from home...
He shakes his head.]
I'll be there in a few. The rest of the perimeter guard can handle fine without me.[Being able to teleport through shadows was definitely a bonus in some ways, right. Meaning of course that Eichi's request of 'as soon as possible' would be answered. He even knocks on the door this time instead of floating into one of the open windows. Amazing.]
[In an idol outfit that Tsumugi had left for him, it's clear that Eichi has recently come from a performance. He's tired in that way, but much healthier than he had been in the hospital. Answering the door, he gestures for Reaper to come inside. He has some tea set up on the table in the room he leads them to, for old time's sake.
But his smile is more distant than even usual, and he's dancing around the point at first, of course.]
For a moment, I really thought I might die in there.
But his smile is more distant than even usual, and he's dancing around the point at first, of course.]
For a moment, I really thought I might die in there.
[It's a little hard to tell by Reaper's strange expression if he's trying to not quietly judge the outfit Eichi is wearing... or if he's trying to puzzle out the reason for the others' quiet tone and nearly subdued demeanour.
After a moment he shrugs a shoulder, deciding he will get his answers one way or another before drifting inside. His expression as he looks at the little scene is almost sour, but it's hard to tell.]
Brings back weird memories.
...
Hah.
Your heartbeat is weak. I can even hear it now.
But you've still got that drive to keep living.
So it looks like death still won't pay you a proper visit yet.
[Reaper language for "I was worried", or something like that. ]
After a moment he shrugs a shoulder, deciding he will get his answers one way or another before drifting inside. His expression as he looks at the little scene is almost sour, but it's hard to tell.]
Brings back weird memories.
...
Hah.
Your heartbeat is weak. I can even hear it now.
But you've still got that drive to keep living.
So it looks like death still won't pay you a proper visit yet.
[Reaper language for "I was worried", or something like that. ]
...Even with this drive of mine, death could visit me at any time. In that hospital, there were days when I couldn't stay awake at all. I would take each shallow breath through the oxygen mask thinking "is this it?"
[But, he'll still walk over to sit by the tea, gesturing for Reaper to do the same. Come here, old man.]
That's when I decided that I don't want to die in this place.
[But, he'll still walk over to sit by the tea, gesturing for Reaper to do the same. Come here, old man.]
That's when I decided that I don't want to die in this place.
['I don't want to die in this place'. Of all the things he's ever heard Eichi say, this... was probably the most logical. He himself had no qualms about where he'd eventually die--even if his revenge hadn't yet been realised. But hearing it from someone sickly like Eichi...
Normally he'd take a moment to sit down. He'd take his time in accepting the others' offer before finally taking a seat, discussing some of whatever nonsense Eichi had been getting up to lately before even making a friendly motion of any sort. It was just the way Reaper worked, and Eichi knew it.
This time, however, he moves to settle in front of him... a quiet look settling on his long-dead face.]
Kept thinking myself you'd meet your end in there.
I was keeping close, just in case.
Was going to make good on my promise to take your soul before you passed.
[Dark humor, maybe, but Eichi's fluency in 'Reaper' would recognise this as banter.]
So you're leaving, then.
Normally he'd take a moment to sit down. He'd take his time in accepting the others' offer before finally taking a seat, discussing some of whatever nonsense Eichi had been getting up to lately before even making a friendly motion of any sort. It was just the way Reaper worked, and Eichi knew it.
This time, however, he moves to settle in front of him... a quiet look settling on his long-dead face.]
Kept thinking myself you'd meet your end in there.
I was keeping close, just in case.
Was going to make good on my promise to take your soul before you passed.
[Dark humor, maybe, but Eichi's fluency in 'Reaper' would recognise this as banter.]
So you're leaving, then.
[That earns a smile. He knows, of course, that it's banter, and it's nice to have it from Reaper. Like a goodbye gift.]
Thank you for that. Since that angel of death who was always by my side hasn't come for me even once, I was beginning to think I was truly abandoned. [Keito had always threatened it, of course, but this felt like it was real, even if it wasn't up to him. Eichi folds his hands in his lap, looking down at the tea instead of Reaper.]
But you put my mind at ease a little, with that.
You're right. I'll be leaving tonight. Rather than vanishing without a word, I wanted to share at least this much.
Thank you for that. Since that angel of death who was always by my side hasn't come for me even once, I was beginning to think I was truly abandoned. [Keito had always threatened it, of course, but this felt like it was real, even if it wasn't up to him. Eichi folds his hands in his lap, looking down at the tea instead of Reaper.]
But you put my mind at ease a little, with that.
You're right. I'll be leaving tonight. Rather than vanishing without a word, I wanted to share at least this much.
alright i'm fucking lost on this maybe you can enlighten me.
how the fuck do you put up with someone like sombra and not have patience for me?
she's an immature bitch with no grasp of reality.
[Sounds like someone's personal life is bleeding into Reaper's yet again, what a surprise.]
how the fuck do you put up with someone like sombra and not have patience for me?
she's an immature bitch with no grasp of reality.
[Sounds like someone's personal life is bleeding into Reaper's yet again, what a surprise.]
I have succeeded in carving the scariest pumpkin i could think of for halloween!
When i think of some of the scariest things, i think of you!
(please do not spook me this halloween season.)
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When i think of some of the scariest things, i think of you!
(please do not spook me this halloween season.)
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[....................................................
It's really awkward when you have this whole image of being scary and intimidating, with a mix of unfriendly grump, and then you're faced with something you genuinely like.
He knows complimenting Karamatsu on ANYTHING was just asking for him to go over the top with his... usual nonsense.]
[This should be safe, right.]
It's really awkward when you have this whole image of being scary and intimidating, with a mix of unfriendly grump, and then you're faced with something you genuinely like.
He knows complimenting Karamatsu on ANYTHING was just asking for him to go over the top with his... usual nonsense.]
....
You made this?
[This should be safe, right.]
[Hahahaaa. Somehow he was wondering when he'd get a message like this. From Dodger, or from someone else who met her and knew about Reaper's odd friendship(?) with her.]
Makes me wonder what you were expecting her to be like.
I've never said once that she was easy to get along with.
Or even likeable.
you didn't have to praise her, it's obvious you like her. and listen, don't get me wrong, i expected someone like me. especially with that stupid game she played when she got here.
it doesn't matter whether she's easy to get along with, you get along with her. and not me. i don't get it.
it doesn't matter whether she's easy to get along with, you get along with her. and not me. i don't get it.
[ not safe ]
Heh! Yes, indeed! Marvel at my amazing masterpiece, i am touched you would already assume it was my talent and time that went into this and not any of my other siblings'
It is incredible, non??? I believe that your exterior is the scariest of all, but possibly behind all of that is something... sweet.
[ He pushes his optimism waaaaay too much. ]
Heh! Yes, indeed! Marvel at my amazing masterpiece, i am touched you would already assume it was my talent and time that went into this and not any of my other siblings'
It is incredible, non??? I believe that your exterior is the scariest of all, but possibly behind all of that is something... sweet.
[ He pushes his optimism waaaaay too much. ]
Edited (too much incredible) 2017-10-30 20:35 (UTC)
[Not safe at all. He asked if it was yours, that wasn't--
...
And there he goes, pushing that 'sweet' claim again. He rumbles out a sound of irritation before responding.]
[He just has to knock you down a few pegs, doesn't he. But at least, after a few moments he'll add:]
...
And there he goes, pushing that 'sweet' claim again. He rumbles out a sound of irritation before responding.]
...Pumpkin isn't sweet until you've added sugar or cream to it.
The seeds are bitter and the flesh is bland and stringy.[He just has to knock you down a few pegs, doesn't he. But at least, after a few moments he'll add:]
...
Your carving skills are better than I'd have imagined.I love carving pumpkins! I feel a little bit sad cutting them with a knife but then i realize.. what else should a pumpkin be used for? It is the symbol of halloween!
I carved a sexy pumpkin.. of me.. but i wanted a scary one and you are the scariest i know!
You say it isn't sweet until you've added sugar and cream... what is the sugar and cream of your life, Reaper?
I carved a sexy pumpkin.. of me.. but i wanted a scary one and you are the scariest i know!
You say it isn't sweet until you've added sugar and cream... what is the sugar and cream of your life, Reaper?
Cut a hole in it and wear it on your head. [That's what a pumpkin can be used for. Is he serious though, or joking? You decide. Anyway, he doesn't give Karamatsu enough time to ponder on that point alone, as another reply comes in a few moments later.]
Things your fragile heart wouldn't approve of. I was a military man. A mercenary. I've told you before. I enjoy fighting. Gunfights, and tests of strength.
...
Being away from Earth for almost a year, who knows. Haven't found anything I'd call 'sugar and cream'. So it looks like you'll have to settle with the idea that I'm bound to be bitter forever. Difference between you and Sombra should be pretty bare slate, Dodger.
I've been on this planet what. Seven months? After being in space for four. Before that, I was a mercenary working in the same company as Sombra.
I've known her for uncountable years by now. I've got history with her. I've had to deal with the fact that she was part of my life.
If you think for a second that I was on board with having her around for the first seven months I knew her?
You still have no idea what kind of a person I am yet.you like pumping up how much i don't know you a lot, huh. you're not as mysterious as you think you are.
if the only difference between us is that you know her better, i should have a fair shot at making you like me.
[...Although, something just clicked as he read this and he lets out a grunt of frustration before continuing.]
she isn't your daughter, is she. i got that wrong.
if the only difference between us is that you know her better, i should have a fair shot at making you like me.
[...Although, something just clicked as he read this and he lets out a grunt of frustration before continuing.]
she isn't your daughter, is she. i got that wrong.
Mostly due to how you talk like you do know me. [No comments on that second bit, though, as he lets out a light scoff at the other's final realisation. Took you long enough, Dodger.]
We work for the same organization back home. She kept tabs on me. I kept tabs on her.
We both got jettisoned out into space seven months before I wound up here.
Shit happened. She disappeared. I ended up here.
Then she showed up again and doesn't remember a bit of the hell we went through out there.[Not directly denying that she's his daughter, but close enough.]
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