AKIRA

[stormsoff]

this literally is going to be isaac at rank 10

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[survivaltricks]

[an exhale and a small smile]

That's what I'm here for. But I hope there isn't a next time.

[seriously]

It kind of sounds like this asshole was trying to goad you into a fight, anyway.

[stormsoff]

... no, it's ... he was a jerk, and a bully, but there's no question that I started it. He just ... finished it. If I didn't want a fight I shouldn't have done what I did.

I didn't think he'd attack me, but in retrospect I'm not surprised he did.

[survivaltricks]

[Akira is making mental notes as Isaac describes the person he fought. someone who is outwardly a jerk and a bully. . . someone who doesn't mind beating up a kid. . .]

[. . .]

[. . . hadn't Isaac said that he could've hurt the guy had he wanted to? like he was holding himself back from doing so? Akira does want to ask about that, but-- maybe not now. maybe not until after Luna has tended to Isaac's injuries]

I guess that means that not everyone who was kidnapped here is as willing to work with others as they should be.

[stormsoff]

[ AKIRA NO HE WANTS TO KEEP [REDACTED] ANONYMOUS FOR SOME INSANE REASON

Isaac will pause, then huff a dry laugh. ]

I'm pretty sure that guy is allergic to the idea of positive human interaction.

[ There's a pause, and.

And. ]

You ... know that it's mutual, right? That ... I've got your back, too. Right?

[survivaltricks]

[TOO LATE HE IS DETECTIVE-ING!!]

[the uncertainly expressed sentiment that follows takes Akira a bit off guard, but afterwards he lets out a huffed noise. slightly amused, but not mocking. perhaps it sounds a little touched?]

I do.

[resist urge to hair ruffle. . . mostly because of that head injury but YOU KNOW]

If I ever need backup, I'll be sure to call right away.

[stormsoff]

[ ....

That gets Isaac to smile, sincere and warm. ]

Good. I can fight .... despite appearances to the contrary. [ somewhat dryly. ]

[survivaltricks]

You alluded to as much.

[his gaze flickers towards Isaac from the corners of his vision]

When you said you could've hurt him, but you didn't.

. . . which I'm glad for, but I wish he hadn't hurt you, either.

[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 ]

[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?

[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.

[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?

[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.

[survivaltricks]

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

[and this is where we pick up]