[It's only a small part, but it's honestly more than anyone else has gotten out of him in terms of his powers, so...]
You've already proven yourself the type not to say a word about sensitive information. I can trust you with this much.
Don't know what kind of game he's playing either, but I'm not keen on going along with it. All I can figure is that he knows he pissed me off when he hurt you, so this is his fucked up way of going about apologising for it.
Because fucked up people have a fucked up way of approaching things.
[The bit about being an Emperor makes him snort, and shake his head.]
Just don't try to wear a crown too big for your head.
It'll slide over your eyes and someone can get a blade into your heart while you can't see.
No matter what size the crown is, it's one I want to be able to carry on my own. With these two weak hands of mine, I'll help hold it in place, and only give my enemies the impression that it's slid down at all. Deception is key in war.
It's true that I have a tendency to get very involved in things that should be beyond my strength, but I'd rather move forward by subtly pressing my limits than to continue to stay stagnant in place like a waste of space. If I ever get involved in too much and die, I'll do so with a smile on my face.
But I intend to live for as long as possible. Perhaps I can even become a "demon" like my grandfather. That's why I'm choosing to tell someone like you. You won't assist me at every step, which would only be irritating and insulting, but if I truly needed the help, I know I can count on you. So thank you for that.
[You always get so flowery with your responses. He's not surprised when the poetic answer graces his screen and all he can really do is scoff in response to it... shaking his head.]
If you live long enough to see your 30s, you should really write a book on the subject of motivation and moving forward.
I won't stop you from doing what you want. I'm not your parent, I'm not your boss.
But if you truly want to live longer than people expect you to...
If you listened more closely to my music, you'd see that I don't need to write a book. I'm already inspiring people in that way.
It's interesting that you'd say that though, Reyes-san. My parents were never something more than the adults responsible for my birth who expect me to fall in their shadows. They never show any love except for the love they hold towards their own sculpted scion... So I never really thought much of the word "parents."
However, getting to know you has me thinking that I understand everyone else who treasures that sort of relationship a lot more. I wonder why? It's a little embarrassing to admit, though.
[He hates this text. He hates everything about this message and how it clouds up his head in 10 different conflicting emotions, three of which he hasn't felt since he died.]
No, I don't think so. In fact, I think you're likely a better person than me, Gabriel~. Even if you brush off any small comments about my career, the truth is that I thought I was like a god meant to purge the scum and waste from my school, and the methods I used to accomplish that stopped at nothing. The scale of my view of this doesn't change my personality.
It's true that I won't stop doing what I'm doing, but I'd almost like to hear your complaints. If he appears, don't tell Keito this at all, but I miss them a bit. It means that someone cares, right? Rather than watching me run loosely ahead without any intent to catch me if I fall.
I wouldn't make a habit of telling a man who's a wanted terrorist back home that he's 'a better person' than you. Just as a bit of advice.
As for that purging bit, it's no different than the shit I went through when I was in the army. Least I can say that noone in your school died from being purged, while SEP killed off some of the strongest men I've ever seen.
[Alright, a bit of oversharing there. Pull back, Gabriel.]
Won't make a habit of telling your idol friends all your deep dark secrets. Even I'm not that much of an asshole.
The only "idol friend" I have here is Tsumugi, and he helped me quite a bit with all of that, until the end. He knows better than anyone else what I've done, and though he might speak highly of me, he left me on stage after our very last performance when I fell into my enemy's arms and coughed up blood.
[Idols are all secret snakes??]
With a kind person like him, that should tell you what I must have done to him.
There were no direct deaths from war, but there are real problems of death in areas like this. I'm sure you can think of why.
Anyway, I do appreciate you keeping it from Keito if he ever does show up.
[Any other person might call Eichi's poor attitude just that--but honestly, Reyes is the last man on earth to critique someone for using poor methods to get what he wanted.]
Part of the reason why I don't feel like you need babysat one hundred percent of the time is because I know you're good enough with words to weave yourself out of bad situations.
[He's a hard believer in 'actions speak louder than words', but he's not a fool to think that sometimes it's easier to talk than it is to raise arms. But on the same page--]
But I also know the trouble you can get yourself into with the same tongue you've got.
['What I must have done to him' speaks volumes here, doesn't it?]
Just keep your nose clean and you can do whatever you want. Even if in involves that stupid obsessive fuck.
Fufu, you've caught me on that. It's always nice to have friends like you who can keep me in line. I tend to look to the sky too much, so I might float away if someone isn't here to keep me grounded.
[He wants to selfishly ask for more. Keito is someone who Eichi doesn't think will ever come here, but he's the one who Eichi entrusted his funeral to. He'd worry about all of those arrangements so Eichi wouldn't have to worry at all. That's all gone, isn't it? He needs a replacement, or to face that he's going to worry about it here no matter what.
But asking Reaper, who's already dealt with too much loss, is unfair. At least he's learning enough to realize that.]
If you get to be too much of an irritant to keep grounded, I'll just tie you to a rock.
[If you could hear his voice you'd be able to hear this delivered with such a dry point of sarcasm.
There's a few things going unsaid here, but he's old enough by now to catch them--not that he'll offer to say a single one of them outloud himself. It's more comfortable, like this. So he settles. Scoffing at that last reply.]
That's right, isn't it? ♪ If there are some snacks you wouldn't mind eating, you should tell me as well. I'm well aware that you may not need them, but they can still be enjoyable.
I'll leave you to the rest of your time, then. I simply wanted someone to know about my actions before I did anything.
[Spicy!! He's weak to things like spicy foods himself, but if it's the one clue Reaper has given about his tastes... Well, then that's what he'll bring, next time.]
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You've already proven yourself the type not to say a word about sensitive information. I can trust you with this much.
Don't know what kind of game he's playing either, but I'm not keen on going along with it. All I can figure is that he knows he pissed me off when he hurt you, so this is his fucked up way of going about apologising for it.
Because fucked up people have a fucked up way of approaching things.
[The bit about being an Emperor makes him snort, and shake his head.]
Just don't try to wear a crown too big for your head.
It'll slide over your eyes and someone can get a blade into your heart while you can't see.
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It's true that I have a tendency to get very involved in things that should be beyond my strength, but I'd rather move forward by subtly pressing my limits than to continue to stay stagnant in place like a waste of space. If I ever get involved in too much and die, I'll do so with a smile on my face.
But I intend to live for as long as possible. Perhaps I can even become a "demon" like my grandfather. That's why I'm choosing to tell someone like you. You won't assist me at every step, which would only be irritating and insulting, but if I truly needed the help, I know I can count on you. So thank you for that.
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If you live long enough to see your 30s, you should really write a book on the subject of motivation and moving forward.
I won't stop you from doing what you want. I'm not your parent, I'm not your boss.
But if you truly want to live longer than people expect you to...
Choose your battles.
That's all I can advise you.
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It's interesting that you'd say that though, Reyes-san. My parents were never something more than the adults responsible for my birth who expect me to fall in their shadows. They never show any love except for the love they hold towards their own sculpted scion... So I never really thought much of the word "parents."
However, getting to know you has me thinking that I understand everyone else who treasures that sort of relationship a lot more. I wonder why? It's a little embarrassing to admit, though.
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If you start calling me 'Dad,' I'm blocking your number.
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Good to hear it.[That he wouldn't use that word on him, he means. That aside:]
So long as you don't throw those names around in public, do what you want. I don't care.no subject
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Dropped the honorific already?
Disrespectful Brat.
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Makes me look like the asshole for being secretive all the time.
Again.
Do what you want. You're not the type to listen to my complaints at this point, anyway.
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It's true that I won't stop doing what I'm doing, but I'd almost like to hear your complaints. If he appears, don't tell Keito this at all, but I miss them a bit. It means that someone cares, right? Rather than watching me run loosely ahead without any intent to catch me if I fall.
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I wouldn't make a habit of telling a man who's a wanted terrorist back home that he's 'a better person' than you. Just as a bit of advice.
As for that purging bit, it's no different than the shit I went through when I was in the army. Least I can say that noone in your school died from being purged, while SEP killed off some of the strongest men I've ever seen.
[Alright, a bit of oversharing there. Pull back, Gabriel.]
Won't make a habit of telling your idol friends all your deep dark secrets. Even I'm not that much of an asshole.no subject
[Idols are all secret snakes??]
With a kind person like him, that should tell you what I must have done to him.
There were no direct deaths from war, but there are real problems of death in areas like this. I'm sure you can think of why.
Anyway, I do appreciate you keeping it from Keito if he ever does show up.
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Part of the reason why I don't feel like you need babysat one hundred percent of the time is because I know you're good enough with words to weave yourself out of bad situations.[He's a hard believer in 'actions speak louder than words', but he's not a fool to think that sometimes it's easier to talk than it is to raise arms. But on the same page--]
But I also know the trouble you can get yourself into with the same tongue you've got.['What I must have done to him' speaks volumes here, doesn't it?]
Just keep your nose clean and you can do whatever you want. Even if in involves that stupid obsessive fuck.no subject
[He wants to selfishly ask for more. Keito is someone who Eichi doesn't think will ever come here, but he's the one who Eichi entrusted his funeral to. He'd worry about all of those arrangements so Eichi wouldn't have to worry at all. That's all gone, isn't it? He needs a replacement, or to face that he's going to worry about it here no matter what.
But asking Reaper, who's already dealt with too much loss, is unfair. At least he's learning enough to realize that.]
I'm glad for each day.
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If you get to be too much of an irritant to keep grounded, I'll just tie you to a rock.[If you could hear his voice you'd be able to hear this delivered with such a dry point of sarcasm.
There's a few things going unsaid here, but he's old enough by now to catch them--not that he'll offer to say a single one of them outloud himself. It's more comfortable, like this. So he settles. Scoffing at that last reply.]
At least one of us are.no subject
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Don't go too out of your way. It'll be a pain for both of us.
...
Won't need a straw now, at least.
[An actual joke.]
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That's right, isn't it? ♪ If there are some snacks you wouldn't mind eating, you should tell me as well. I'm well aware that you may not need them, but they can still be enjoyable.
I'll leave you to the rest of your time, then. I simply wanted someone to know about my actions before I did anything.
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I can taste things better if they're spicy.
Keep out of trouble.
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Understood.