AKIRA

[stormsoff]

this literally is going to be isaac at rank 10

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[stormsoff]

[ his eyebrows lift and his smile vanishes, but he doesn't seem upset. more thoughtful.

after a moment he huffs a quiet sigh through his nose. ]

I had a bottle, and then this glass. I could have got him pretty good, like twice, and I just ... didn't. [ far more softly ] I'm not even sure why. I just didn't...

[ .... he seems to know where that's going, actually, but lapses into silence instead ]

[stormsoff]

[ that gets him to huff a faint, humorless laugh, and he'll nod. ]

... something like that. Heh. Normally, I'd ... probably get made fun of, for acting like this.

[survivaltricks]

[a bottle and glass, wheezes. he doesn't say it aloud, but that kind of combination could probably kill a guy]

[thank fuck Isaac didn't accidentally kill a guy]

. . . like I said, it's better that you didn't.

[like. so much better]

Just. . . try not to pick anymore fights. Okay?

[survivaltricks]

Anyone who would make fun of you is stupid.

[HE SAYS THAT SO SIMPLY]

[LIKE]

[IT'S JUST A TRUTH TO THE UNIVERSE]

[stormsoff]

[ he KNOWS ]

I--I didn't want to hurt him!

[ ah, well. Isaac shuts up in a hurry and kind of draws into himself a little. He's still not sure what to think about the whole thing.

Either way he'll nod. ]

I won't.

1/UHHHHH

[stormsoff]

[stormsoff]

[ he just .... he said that so simply.

like... it was so obvious.

self-obvious. ]

[stormsoff]

[ how?




how could he possibly...

even though he knows that— that people have gotten hurt, that—

that he probably deserves— ]

[stormsoff]

[ ... ]

done...

[stormsoff]

[ rather impulsively, and abruptly, of course, Isaac turns and hugs him. tight.

only for a moment. he quickly lets go, hugely embarrassed, and takes a step away, rubbing his nose. ]

... you’re like the only person who thinks that, but. Thanks.

[survivaltricks]

I know you didn't.

[he believes that, too. Isaac doesn't seem like the type of guy to purposefully hurt someone!!]

[at any rate, they've made it to Luna and Horikawa's room now, so. Akira lifts a hand to knock. but before he does, he pauses]

Ready?

1/2

[survivaltricks]

[just]

[kind of]

[pauses for a moment??? because someone doesn't get a lot of hugs?? sure, Ryuji slings an arm around his shoulders now and then, but. . . Sojiro isn't exactly the affectionate type, Futaba is a bit too shy to be physically close, and his parents--]

[lets not talk about his parents]

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[. . . but then he lets out a small huff and rests his hand on top of Isaac's head, using his other arm to return the hug quickly albeit loosely. Isaac pulls away soon afterwards, and Akira decides not to comment. for Isaac's pride]

It's true.

[never let what someone else thinks of you hold you back!!]

And anytime. As always.

[stormsoff]

[ Oh, right. They were going somewhere. Isaac draws up short, pulling in a breath, but...

He'll glance at Akira, searching, and--

a smile will flit across his face. He'll nod. ]

Let's go.

[stormsoff]

[ He pulled away, yeah, but--

he didn't mind it. The hand on his head, or the arm around his shoulders.

In the end he'll scratch his cheek, still embarrassed, but...

he'll smile. ]

"As always," huh... yeah. Yeah. [ he'll huff. ] You're way different from my other so-called "friends." ... they're not ... bad people, but I've never fit in, and I never will. Like I care.

[ he cares so much. ]

WEEK ZERO: WEDNESDAY

[stormsoff]

[ So by today Isaac is no longer falling on his face constantly due to a new acquisition:

A pool cue!!! Yeah he’s using a pool cue like a walking stick what of it.

It’s been a few days since he caught up with Akira, and given certain developments, his friend deserves to know some things.

So around lunchtime Isaac will be in the dining room, hoping to see Akira pop in so he can grab him for a conversation. So he’s just kinda chilling by the doorway and not actually eating like a smart and normal person, please come save him Akira. ]

[survivaltricks]

[Akira might not be able to enjoy the succulent taste of food (or, more importantly, coffee) but that doesn't mean he doesn't need to eat. and so on Wednesday around lunchtime (because he slept through breakfast) Akira meanders his way into the dining area!!]

[he stops at the doorway as soon as he sees Isaac though]

[. . .]

People watching, are we?

[stormsoff]

YyyyUP, [ he half yelps, clearly startled by Akira's appearance and trying very hard not to act like it. Goddamnit dude, he's gonna die of fright before the tutorial murder if you keep this up. ]

Yeah. Yup. It's one of my favorite hobbies. Just like yours is sneaking up on unsuspecting people watchers.

[survivaltricks]

What can I say? I'm like a phantom; invisible until I'm not.

[SPOOKY FINGER WAGGING]

[stormsoff]

[ GROAN ] Oh my god you nerd is that like a phantom thief joke or something?

[ guess who read akira's profile and saw "professional thief" ]

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[a beat]

[another beat]

[another long, long beat]






Yyyyyes.

[SHUT UP DON'T CALL HIM OUT LIKE THIS]

[stormsoff]

Loser. [ HE SINCERELY HAS NO IDEA AT ALL HE'S JUST SHITPOSTING

tell him how on the nose he got it someday akira he'll lose his mind ]

Well, I'm glad you're here. I wanted to talk to you about something. Wanna come sit?

[survivaltricks]

[ONE DAY. . . just. not yet. ONE DAY, THOUGH]

Sure.

[he might be hungry but he isn't in any hurry to eat. since, you know. . . lack of taste buds]

What's up?

[survivaltricks]

[and with that, Akira lifts a hand to knock on Luna's door]

[and this is where we pick up]

[stormsoff]

Uhhh... well. [ somewhat ... sheepishly. ] ... somebody guessed who, uh, who I fought, so before it gets around I wanted you to hear it from me.