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it's shameful to think that he hasn't triggered any breakdowns since he met akira in person. that he's avoided it. his voice sounds so bitter, just on the cusp of anger - ]
Because there haven't been any since April. Because I want answers. Because we're friends and I'm choosing to believe you thought you were doing something right by causing them. Because you're my best friend. Because I don't abandon people.
[ those are all very, very reasons. goro lets them all process and he can't help the way he just bumps his forehead against akira's for support. he's tired. he's really, really tired and torn up about all of this. at least shido hasn't come outright about wanting to stop the thieves. at least akira is safe. they just need to stop getting popular. they need to stop it right now so he doesn't have to face this -- he laughs hollowly. ]
...I imagine I also don't have to tell you that the person giving me these orders is the same person I want to see punished.
[ it's selfish, so selfish, but it's what he wants. ]
He needs to know I'm the one.
[ his breath grows hotter, heavier, and he refuses to look at akira, very intensely focusing on his hair and the way being this close is driving him up a wall. ]
it's terrifying how easily that could work. before meeting akira, before meeting morgana, killing had been the easiest option. but having shido confess to all his sins? having him publicly embarrass himself and rot in jail? maybe, just maybe, justice really does matter. maybe he could reach justice that way. ]
.... All right.
[ it's a tiny whisper that sounds more like the fifteen year old boy that was given a loaded gun and told to kill than the black mask. ]
[Why does he feel like he just talked someone off the edge? Akira sighs in relief, still holding tightly to Goro.]
I promise, Goro, we'll take him down. Maybe not right away--we need to figure out this Medjed thing first--but he's going to hell just like the rest of them.
....well, handling Medjed's going to do the exact opposite of that, but we can just lie low after that.
[Hopefully.]
And if not, we'll just go after him before the deadline or...something, but that's later. Right now, there's curry and I know you have soda around here somewhere.
[ ... it's quiet, and it's gentle, but the next moment truly does matter, because he hugs akira very gently and lets the tip of his nose brush against akira's ear. ]
[ he graciously will take the bowl and then have a seat at his table. after trying a bite, his expression visibly lifts and brightens. ]
You're quite the cook. No wonder you have half of the team tripping over themselves to spend time with you.
[ more than half, probably. he's seen the way ann's stares linger and the way yusuke, oblivious as all hell, still stands closer to akira than anyone else in the party. ]
While I appreciate that you're committed to being best friends - ah - I don't think you should limit yourself to not pursuing a person [ just say it ] romantically on my account.
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Why are you still here?
[ he may be shaking, just a tiny bit.
it's shameful to think that he hasn't triggered any breakdowns since he met akira in person. that he's avoided it. his voice sounds so bitter, just on the cusp of anger - ]
Why don't you hate me?
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...I imagine I also don't have to tell you that the person giving me these orders is the same person I want to see punished.
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[He doubts that's what he meant by that, but the phrasing....]
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[ he says it blandly, mouth still near akira's ear. ]
I needed to gain his trust so I could be at his side when the time comes to make him fall.
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[The words are out of his mouth almost instantly]
I know you want to do this yourself, Goro, but please. I want to help. If he's the one ordering the breakdowns, who knows what else he's done?
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[ a beat ]
Changing is heart is far too kind. I want to take everything away from him, piece by piece, and watch as he begs for my forgiveness and his life.
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[Swearing is more Ryuji's thing but sometimes it's needed.]
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[ it's selfish, so selfish, but it's what he wants. ]
He needs to know I'm the one.
[ his breath grows hotter, heavier, and he refuses to look at akira, very intensely focusing on his hair and the way being this close is driving him up a wall. ]
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[He's thinking, trying to stay calm while Goro loses it in his arms.]
"On behalf of the woman you killed and the child you destroyed, the Phantom Thieves" blah blah blah. If he's half as smart as you, he'd know.
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it's terrifying how easily that could work. before meeting akira, before meeting morgana, killing had been the easiest option. but having shido confess to all his sins? having him publicly embarrass himself and rot in jail? maybe, just maybe, justice really does matter. maybe he could reach justice that way. ]
.... All right.
[ it's a tiny whisper that sounds more like the fifteen year old boy that was given a loaded gun and told to kill than the black mask. ]
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I promise, Goro, we'll take him down. Maybe not right away--we need to figure out this Medjed thing first--but he's going to hell just like the rest of them.
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We'll need to keep you out of the limelight. If he realizes the Thieves are an actual threat, he'll order me to kill you with a very thin deadline.
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[Hopefully.]
And if not, we'll just go after him before the deadline or...something, but that's later. Right now, there's curry and I know you have soda around here somewhere.
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[ ... it's quiet, and it's gentle, but the next moment truly does matter, because he hugs akira very gently and lets the tip of his nose brush against akira's ear. ]
......Thank you.
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[And Akira just holds Goro. He'll let the other decide when to part.]
We're friends, after all.
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...The curry smells great. Thank you.
[ and he'll pull away, clearing his throat and smoothing the front of his shirt to regain his composure. ]
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[He smiles and turns back to the food to give Goro some time]
Sojiro's been teaching me, but this isn't his recipe.
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You're quite the cook. No wonder you have half of the team tripping over themselves to spend time with you.
[ more than half, probably. he's seen the way ann's stares linger and the way yusuke, oblivious as all hell, still stands closer to akira than anyone else in the party. ]
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[He joins Goro at the table, smiling]
Too bad it's all yours.
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[ no he's not jealous that's stupid - ]
...What's all mine? [ the curry?????? ]
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While I appreciate that you're committed to being best friends - ah - I don't think you should limit yourself to not pursuing a person [ just say it ] romantically on my account.
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Has he not...
Did he somehow miss...?]
Who said I was?
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...Isn't that what you just said?
[ he's confused. ]
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