[ they'll be the murderous m&m's that ever murdered ]
[ of course Souji looks into the first sketchy alley he's about to pass by, because the best things happen in sketchy alleys like fleeing ronin or hungry rasetsu just lurking in the shadows waiting to be murdered!!! and this time, his decision apparently has paid off because he totally sees his favorite demon in the world crushing a robot with his bare hands. ]
[ a normal person would probably recognize that this is the sort of situation where too many things could go wrong and choose not to engage, but whatever. he does what he wants!!! which means he totally makes a beeline for him, close enough so that Kaoru could easily see him. not that he'd need to, since kaoru could probably recognize this annoying voice from a mile off ]
And here I thought you'd be standing around playing the damsel in distress. [ aka standing around using whoever's gullible enough to be in the kaoru defense brigade... (not that souji was once upon a time a part of that or anything). anyway HI KAORU!! it's souji, your favorite gumi ] What a surprise.
[See, the good thing about sketchy alleys is that normal and sane people don't go down them!! So Kaoru sees no real reason to even attempt keeping up pretenses, dropping the bits of metal and wire unceremoniously. The robot's body, now without anything to properly guide it, gracefully stumbles into the wall and collapses in a heap next to the dumpster. It lived a short but memorable life... or something.]
Unfortunately, waiting for rescue in a situation like this is a very poor idea.
[Especially when you go off looking for trouble like this punk!! Or if you're a trouble magnet and it goes looking for you... Also like this punk. Keywords relevant, honestly.
Turning to face The Best Gumi now, though.] The real surprise here is that you've managed well enough on your own so far, Okita-san. [WHY AREN'T YOU TB'D YET.]
both of them assuming that the other is the moron and not them
[ he's gonna live on as long as he can just to spite kaoru wait and see!! ]
That’s nothing. You should wait until I kill you, you’ll be really surprised then. [ jovially. But he doesn’t immediately spring forward with sword waving to make good on his word, instead he toes a piece of machinery aside. peering into the alleyway past Kaoru with feigned casualness, because he'd be a moron to actually relax his guard around Stabby McStabberson. ]
I bet you're feeling pretty good right now being yourself. Having to be dainty and weak all the time must be seriously boring.
the perfect summary for both of them... "NOT ME" but no, it is
But ah, smart move indeed. Who knows when Stabby McStabberson could strike!! Though Kaoru isn't carrying a sword (it's a little too obvious of a weapon for someone pretending to be dainty and weak all the time), he is properly armed, unlike in ViViD. ...Not like that's actually necessary though, considering cheating demons can take on most things without weapons.]
What a terribly bold statement to make. [And also entirely false, wow. If Kaoru were to get Death By Souji'd, it would be about the least surprising thing ever??] And I can't say it's better or worse than anything else. These spirits still make for very poor company, after all.
[Like he's trying to converse with them instead of just straight up stabbing most... Speaking of, looks like another bot's decided to make the bad life choice of traipsing down the alley! It's coming to say hello to Souji...!]
[ souji snorts at that because kaoru's definition of company is weird af... but he also can't say anything bc his definition is just as weird ]
It's not that bad, is it? They're just trying to kill you. [ he can say that because people trying to kill him is fun sometimes, and also because the thought of spirits trying to kill Kaoru warms his murderous heart. But here's a robot apparently coming to kill the both of them, even though all it's holding is one of those virtual signboards where the words MURDERERS are flashing on and off in bright neon lights. ]
[ Souji's hand rests on the hilt of his sword, but for a moment he's just Amused. ]
I suppose that's something you might be more comfortable with.
[Those Shinsengumi, always picking fights and all! Unlike Kaoru who rules over the Nagumo clan with a gentle guiding hand... He takes very good care of the members, okay! All one of them.
Either way, Kaoru doesn't draw a blade yet, just watching the accusatory robot beep and boop its way closer. This one seems to be a mildly discounted robot or something, not even its tire treads are working quickly... Insulting, honestly! If these ghosts are going to try murdering them, it should at least be with their best bots!!]
Presumptuous. [But not incorrect...] The people here only have to worry about CERES. [Now that's incorrect.] Though I'd imagine holding off might be a little more difficult for you.
[ Souji's shithead smile doesn't waver, but that comment sure gets under his skin. It could really mean anything, but he immediately thinks about the ever present danger of snapping and killing everyone. Because really, that could happen. ]
It's not that hard. I haven't killed you yet, after all. [ if he can resist stabbing Kaoru, then he can resist stabbing civilians!! yes, good. The robot makes its clunky way towards them. It really is kind of sad to see it work so hard. Souji doesn't even go for his own sword either. ]
[ But then the robot's front panel swings open and lets loose a hail of bullets. WHOOPS... Souji looks genuinely surprised, but then he ducks because getting shot by a bargain bin robot would be way too embarrassing right now. WATCH OUT KAORU ]
[WOW yeah gosh maybe it was super benign! Maybe Kaoru was just referring to Souji's general bloodthirsty reputation! (It's never that easy but gosh, wouldn't it just be nice if they could start slinging covert barbs for a second.)
He's about to pop out some rudeass retort, surely, but suddenly the shitty robot goes from a Rank C threat to a Rank B threat. WHY... Of course, being a cheating cheater, Kaoru just has to do his zippy demon run to get the hell out of dodge.]
Ah, I haven't seen one armed like that before.
[Says a voice from up, up and awaaay... on one of the window ledges of the building sandwiching the alley. Kaoru's perched carefully on the edge, examining a bullet hole in his sleeve. RUDEASS ROBOT.]
[ Kaoru would hang out on window ledges of buildings like some kind of demon batman... Souji doesn't do anything as dramatic, but he also doesn't fire off a sassy retort because he's still in the alleyway with the robot that's intent on shooting him to death. HOW ANNOYING ]
[ He has no intention of getting shot in the face especially in front of Kaoru, so he rapidly closes the distance between him and the robot as its preparing the next round -- and slashes it clean through. That was... easy!? The spirit decides to abandon it to seek out another host, hopefully one that has more guns and better treads so it can come back and kill these morons... ]
[ Souji makes sure that the robot's not sparking weirdly or about to come back up, then examines his blade for any nicks or scratches. ]
It's too bad you didn't get shot. [ Souji, ever so concerned for his only friend, Kaorude. ] But points for effort, I guess.
[ He respects you, bargain bin robot, now that you're dead and not trying to shoot him. ]
[He basically is demon batman SO YES. Watching as Souji does the Souji thing and cuts through the robot, neatly ridding both of them of its awful presence...
While Souji is busy looking over his sword, Kaoru drops from the ledge, landing without sound as usual. Demons are unfair, honestly.]
And here I thought you would be unhappy for something else to draw first blood.
[...Actually, now that he's stopping to think about it, it would be mostly true. Soujirou did manage to kill his ass once, a long time ago, but considering it was a double K.O., Kaoru (mostly) considers that debt settled (kind of). And since then... no one's really been a threat, wow. Even CERES has left him largely unscathed, since it seems to like bullying him mentally above all else.]
[ damnit Kaoru, stop being demon batman for at least two seconds... That gets Souji to also evaluate his own feelings, so it's like these two murderous beings are both Thinking Deeply at the moment. Not gonna lie, he'd have laughed his ass off if Kaoru got shot because that would feed into his own personal schadenfreude, but also... Kaoru's not wrong?!?!? ]
I wouldn't say unhappy, but... I guess disappointed? I mean, if you did get hurt by something as weak as that robot, then it wouldn't be fun killing you in the end.
[ Kaoru's demon batman, but seeing Kaoru be demon batman also like reassures Souji in the depths of his heart that yes, Kaoru's still out there and Souji will maybe one day get to kill him. (but if he does it will probably never be as dramatic as a THREE-WAY SHANKING) ]
[No?? His job, it's being demon batman. He has a reputation to live up to...
But wow, at this rate, their ghost friend really is going to have the time necessary to find a better robot to possess. Why can't they find a better time to get introspective than when they're standing in front of dead things??]
How good for you, then, that I wouldn't allow such a thing to happen.
[Kaoru tragically isn't from the time when he got Kondou shot yet either, otherwise that would totally have been an underhanded swipe...]
I suppose I should thank you for taking care of that problem, regardless.
[ But how else can they get introspective if they're not in front of dead things... Also wow, Kaoru.... save your underhanded swipes for the future. ]
Don't bother. Gratitude from someone like you would creep me out. [ because it wouldn't be sincere, would it?!? if their positions were reversed then Kaoru would probably totally say the same thing. He pauses. Then, as if backtracking: ] But if you really want to thank me, then I guess you could owe me a favor.
[Maybe if they up their Normal points, they'll actually be able to have civil conversations when they aren't in the middle of stabbing things! Hah...
Those underhanded swipes will definitely be utilized later though, okay. BUT FOR NOW, he'll just laugh like a shithead in response to that punkass remark.]
A favor? I do hate to leave debts unpaid...
[Now that was an underhanded swipe. HOW YOU ENJOYIN THAT RASETSU LIFE, SOUJI!!]
[ UGH He loves it okay. HE LOVES IT SO VERY MUCH. REALLY. So much that he wants to stab Kaoru for being a punkass right this moment. ]
Yeah. [ No, no he actually doesn't, but it gets him out of bed every morning so he's Fine With It. ] I've heard that dead people come back alive in the colony. Maybe you could die somewhere for me, so I can see if that's actually true.
[LITTLE DOES HE KNOW, Kaoru's already gotten his ass murdered!! It was a clusterfuck, and there were clowns! He's not keen on having a repeat.]
I'm afraid I'll have to pass. [Such a polite smile!] Though if it's any help to you, I can confirm that as the truth. It's a little inconvenient, isn't it?
[Why did Soujirou have to return to haunt his ass...]
Sounds like it. It must have been annoying trying to deal with the people you killed, huh? [ Souji automatically jumping to the conclusion that Kaoru killed someone... Instead of thinking 'maybe someone Kaoru trusts told him that tidbit of information! That's why he can confirm it'. ]
[ this is Kaoru's life apparently, getting haunted by the soutribe ]
That's good. [ pleasantly like they're just having a regular ole conversation ] Imagine if they went around telling people that you're a violent cold-blooded killer. I bet all your friends would have been shocked.
[ a slight dig on the word friends there. even though Kaoru probably hAS MORE FRIENDS THAN SOUJI DOES ]
Edited (i didn't make a mistake u saw nothing) 2016-01-16 08:06 (UTC)
But wow, this sure does feel like home, doesn't it? This is like the verbal equivalent of taking off uncomfortable shoes and kicking up his feet at the end of a hard day's work.]
Cold-blooded is going a little far, don't you think? [Says Kaoru with ABSOLUTELY NO REMORSE WHATSOEVER. Also wow, not even bothering to deny that violent part, apparently.] Ah, but it isn't my fault if the people here trust a little too wholly.
[ Out of the three words "violent cold-blooded killer", Kaoru chooses cold-blooded to get offended over smh ]
So you admit to being a violent killer then. [ Says Souji without an ounce of I GOT YOU NOW and more UR A KILLER, IM A KILLER, IT'S A TUESDAY. ]
Still, you're sure working hard to make people like you. [ pauses ] Maybe you aren't cold-blooded after all. Hanging around people who aren't Chizuru-chan might actually be doing you some good.
[IT SURE IS A TUESDAY. Just another Tuesday among those with questionable morals and a penchant for murder.]
If a death happens to be violent, I suppose that might make it so the term applies to me. [He did kill Soujirou as violently as he could, given the circumstances...
Anyway just POLITELY COVERING HIS MOUTH in a completely unnecessary display of fake demureness. Rude, Souji... SO RUDE. He'd trade all of the bums in this city for Chizuru.]
Would you like me to introduce you to some of them? I'd imagine a few friends may do you some good, as well.
[ WELL he'd trade all the bums in this city for Kondou-san and... maybe... Chizuru too coughs ]
[ also shut up kaoru he doesn't need friends god ]
You want me in the same room as your friends? [ that sounds exactly like the type of thing Souji hates because it has "friends" and "having to interact with people" and "Kaoru" in it, but he also sounds super entertained because he's overestimating his own ability to endure that sort of thing right now. ] What if I tell them that you're a cross-dressing weirdo? I bet that would make things awkward.
[who here is the friendless loser huh. NOT THE HOMICIDAL MASS MURDERER!! isn't it sad, souji...
Anyway, Kaoru is only putting forth that suggestion because 1) he doesn't actually think Souji will take him up on it and 2) what's this punk's word got on his!! NOTHING. Kaoru's the one who's been here over a year! He's more established! He has people who would probably whiteknight him!! That's all the could ever want from life, honestly.]
I would think you'd not want to start off your new friendships by getting scolded for your rudeness, Okita-san.
[ ugh shut up kaoru hE DOESN'T NEED FRIENDS!! FRIENDS ARE A THING HE SURE DOESN'T NEED ]
Better to tell them the truth straight out than lie to their faces, unlike some people. [ wink wink nudge nudge ] Anyway, honesty's always a likable trait.
[ he'll become fast friends with all of them, theoretically, because it's never gonna happen in real life. ]
![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
IM READY
[ of course Souji looks into the first sketchy alley he's about to pass by, because the best things happen in sketchy alleys like fleeing ronin or hungry rasetsu just lurking in the shadows waiting to be murdered!!! and this time, his decision apparently has paid off because he totally sees his favorite demon in the world crushing a robot with his bare hands. ]
[ a normal person would probably recognize that this is the sort of situation where too many things could go wrong and choose not to engage, but whatever. he does what he wants!!! which means he totally makes a beeline for him, close enough so that Kaoru could easily see him. not that he'd need to, since kaoru could probably recognize this annoying voice from a mile off ]
And here I thought you'd be standing around playing the damsel in distress. [ aka standing around using whoever's gullible enough to be in the kaoru defense brigade... (not that souji was once upon a time a part of that or anything). anyway HI KAORU!! it's souji, your favorite gumi ] What a surprise.
UGH the moron squad...
Unfortunately, waiting for rescue in a situation like this is a very poor idea.
[Especially when you go off looking for trouble like this punk!! Or if you're a trouble magnet and it goes looking for you... Also like this punk. Keywords relevant, honestly.
Turning to face The Best Gumi now, though.] The real surprise here is that you've managed well enough on your own so far, Okita-san. [WHY AREN'T YOU TB'D YET.]
both of them assuming that the other is the moron and not them
That’s nothing. You should wait until I kill you, you’ll be really surprised then. [ jovially. But he doesn’t immediately spring forward with sword waving to make good on his word, instead he toes a piece of machinery aside. peering into the alleyway past Kaoru with feigned casualness, because he'd be a moron to actually relax his guard around Stabby McStabberson. ]
I bet you're feeling pretty good right now being yourself. Having to be dainty and weak all the time must be seriously boring.
the perfect summary for both of them... "NOT ME" but no, it is
But ah, smart move indeed. Who knows when Stabby McStabberson could strike!! Though Kaoru isn't carrying a sword (it's a little too obvious of a weapon for someone pretending to be dainty and weak all the time), he is properly armed, unlike in ViViD. ...Not like that's actually necessary though, considering cheating demons can take on most things without weapons.]
What a terribly bold statement to make. [And also entirely false, wow. If Kaoru were to get Death By Souji'd, it would be about the least surprising thing ever??] And I can't say it's better or worse than anything else. These spirits still make for very poor company, after all.
[Like he's trying to converse with them instead of just straight up stabbing most... Speaking of, looks like another bot's decided to make the bad life choice of traipsing down the alley! It's coming to say hello to Souji...!]
this is why they deserve each other
It's not that bad, is it? They're just trying to kill you. [ he can say that because people trying to kill him is fun sometimes, and also because the thought of spirits trying to kill Kaoru warms his murderous heart. But here's a robot apparently coming to kill the both of them, even though all it's holding is one of those virtual signboards where the words MURDERERS are flashing on and off in bright neon lights. ]
[ Souji's hand rests on the hilt of his sword, but for a moment he's just Amused. ]
Have you killed anyone lately? [ rude. ]
NOT UNTRUE the kings of moron hill
[Those Shinsengumi, always picking fights and all! Unlike Kaoru who rules over the Nagumo clan with a gentle guiding hand... He takes very good care of the members, okay! All one of them.
Either way, Kaoru doesn't draw a blade yet, just watching the accusatory robot beep and boop its way closer. This one seems to be a mildly discounted robot or something, not even its tire treads are working quickly... Insulting, honestly! If these ghosts are going to try murdering them, it should at least be with their best bots!!]
Presumptuous. [But not incorrect...] The people here only have to worry about CERES. [Now that's incorrect.] Though I'd imagine holding off might be a little more difficult for you.
no subject
It's not that hard. I haven't killed you yet, after all. [ if he can resist stabbing Kaoru, then he can resist stabbing civilians!! yes, good. The robot makes its clunky way towards them. It really is kind of sad to see it work so hard. Souji doesn't even go for his own sword either. ]
[ But then the robot's front panel swings open and lets loose a hail of bullets. WHOOPS... Souji looks genuinely surprised, but then he ducks because getting shot by a bargain bin robot would be way too embarrassing right now. WATCH OUT KAORU ]
no subject
He's about to pop out some rudeass retort, surely, but suddenly the shitty robot goes from a Rank C threat to a Rank B threat. WHY... Of course, being a cheating cheater, Kaoru just has to do his zippy demon run to get the hell out of dodge.]
Ah, I haven't seen one armed like that before.
[Says a voice from up, up and awaaay... on one of the window ledges of the building sandwiching the alley. Kaoru's perched carefully on the edge, examining a bullet hole in his sleeve. RUDEASS ROBOT.]
that icon...
[ He has no intention of getting shot in the face especially in front of Kaoru, so he rapidly closes the distance between him and the robot as its preparing the next round -- and slashes it clean through. That was... easy!? The spirit decides to abandon it to seek out another host, hopefully one that has more guns and better treads so it can come back and kill these morons... ]
[ Souji makes sure that the robot's not sparking weirdly or about to come back up, then examines his blade for any nicks or scratches. ]
It's too bad you didn't get shot. [ Souji, ever so concerned for his only friend, Kaorude. ] But points for effort, I guess.
[ He respects you, bargain bin robot, now that you're dead and not trying to shoot him. ]
kaoru pretending to be chizuru is my fav kaoru
While Souji is busy looking over his sword, Kaoru drops from the ledge, landing without sound as usual. Demons are unfair, honestly.]
And here I thought you would be unhappy for something else to draw first blood.
[...Actually, now that he's stopping to think about it, it would be mostly true. Soujirou did manage to kill his ass once, a long time ago, but considering it was a double K.O., Kaoru (mostly) considers that debt settled (kind of). And since then... no one's really been a threat, wow. Even CERES has left him largely unscathed, since it seems to like bullying him mentally above all else.]
somone app kondou so he can totally fall for it
I wouldn't say unhappy, but... I guess disappointed? I mean, if you did get hurt by something as weak as that robot, then it wouldn't be fun killing you in the end.
[ Kaoru's demon batman, but seeing Kaoru be demon batman also like reassures Souji in the depths of his heart that yes, Kaoru's still out there and Souji will maybe one day get to kill him. (but if he does it will probably never be as dramatic as a THREE-WAY SHANKING) ]
NO PROTECT KONDOU
But wow, at this rate, their ghost friend really is going to have the time necessary to find a better robot to possess. Why can't they find a better time to get introspective than when they're standing in front of dead things??]
How good for you, then, that I wouldn't allow such a thing to happen.
[Kaoru tragically isn't from the time when he got Kondou shot yet either, otherwise that would totally have been an underhanded swipe...]
I suppose I should thank you for taking care of that problem, regardless.
UGH kondou will give kaoru konpeito
Don't bother. Gratitude from someone like you would creep me out. [ because it wouldn't be sincere, would it?!? if their positions were reversed then Kaoru would probably totally say the same thing. He pauses. Then, as if backtracking: ] But if you really want to thank me, then I guess you could owe me a favor.
[ souji wishes tbh ]
he's too good for this world
Those underhanded swipes will definitely be utilized later though, okay. BUT FOR NOW, he'll just laugh like a shithead in response to that punkass remark.]
A favor? I do hate to leave debts unpaid...
[Now that was an underhanded swipe. HOW YOU ENJOYIN THAT RASETSU LIFE, SOUJI!!]
he really is
Yeah. [ No, no he actually doesn't, but it gets him out of bed every morning so he's Fine With It. ] I've heard that dead people come back alive in the colony. Maybe you could die somewhere for me, so I can see if that's actually true.
no subject
I'm afraid I'll have to pass. [Such a polite smile!] Though if it's any help to you, I can confirm that as the truth. It's a little inconvenient, isn't it?
[Why did Soujirou have to return to haunt his ass...]
no subject
Sounds like it. It must have been annoying trying to deal with the people you killed, huh? [ Souji automatically jumping to the conclusion that Kaoru killed someone... Instead of thinking 'maybe someone Kaoru trusts told him that tidbit of information! That's why he can confirm it'. ]
no subject
Fortunately for me, that person was removed from this city before he could cause any trouble.
[It's okay, Kaoru will just reaffirm his automatic suspicions... It sure is great not having to pretend he's not a shithead around Souji!]
no subject
That's good. [ pleasantly like they're just having a regular ole conversation ] Imagine if they went around telling people that you're a violent cold-blooded killer. I bet all your friends would have been shocked.
[ a slight dig on the word friends there. even though Kaoru probably hAS MORE FRIENDS THAN SOUJI DOES ]
i see u punk
But wow, this sure does feel like home, doesn't it? This is like the verbal equivalent of taking off uncomfortable shoes and kicking up his feet at the end of a hard day's work.]
Cold-blooded is going a little far, don't you think? [Says Kaoru with ABSOLUTELY NO REMORSE WHATSOEVER. Also wow, not even bothering to deny that violent part, apparently.] Ah, but it isn't my fault if the people here trust a little too wholly.
u mean u see NOTHING
So you admit to being a violent killer then. [ Says Souji without an ounce of I GOT YOU NOW and more UR A KILLER, IM A KILLER, IT'S A TUESDAY. ]
Still, you're sure working hard to make people like you. [ pauses ] Maybe you aren't cold-blooded after all. Hanging around people who aren't Chizuru-chan might actually be doing you some good.
[ all this bs souji's spewing right here ]
OH I SEE SOMETHIN ALRIGHT
If a death happens to be violent, I suppose that might make it so the term applies to me. [He did kill Soujirou as violently as he could, given the circumstances...
Anyway just POLITELY COVERING HIS MOUTH in a completely unnecessary display of fake demureness. Rude, Souji... SO RUDE. He'd trade all of the bums in this city for Chizuru.]
Would you like me to introduce you to some of them? I'd imagine a few friends may do you some good, as well.
TIME FOR ME TO LEAVE
[ also shut up kaoru he doesn't need friends god ]
You want me in the same room as your friends? [ that sounds exactly like the type of thing Souji hates because it has "friends" and "having to interact with people" and "Kaoru" in it, but he also sounds super entertained because he's overestimating his own ability to endure that sort of thing right now. ] What if I tell them that you're a cross-dressing weirdo? I bet that would make things awkward.
[ Unless it's Tenka. Tenka doesn't get to know. ]
YOU CAN RUN BUT U CANT RUN FOREVER
Anyway, Kaoru is only putting forth that suggestion because 1) he doesn't actually think Souji will take him up on it and 2) what's this punk's word got on his!! NOTHING. Kaoru's the one who's been here over a year! He's more established! He has people who would probably whiteknight him!! That's all the could ever want from life, honestly.]
I would think you'd not want to start off your new friendships by getting scolded for your rudeness, Okita-san.
[That's not how you make friends, buddy.]
ILL RUN FOR A FEW DAYS THEN
Better to tell them the truth straight out than lie to their faces, unlike some people. [ wink wink nudge nudge ] Anyway, honesty's always a likable trait.
[ he'll become fast friends with all of them, theoretically, because it's never gonna happen in real life. ]
I SUPPOSE THAT'S FINE........
ILL BE BACK
ugh a quick brb escape jaunt
just like how kaorude would do it
not untrue... IN FACT--
UGH FINE LEAVE ME