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[it looks like Akira was prepared to fish, as he has a fishing pole slung over his shoulder. but he is just tearing at the water, expression grim as he makes no move to cast]
[when Sanji approaches, he tilts his head to the side and nods]
Hn? Not at all, what's up?
[when Sanji approaches, he tilts his head to the side and nods]
Hn? Not at all, what's up?
Edited 2020-06-21 21:04 (UTC)
Huh. We have one of those? Never heard of them.
[moving to sit on the boardwalk now, not looking at Sanju as he does so]
[huffs an amused noise and cranes his head at Sanji, smiling a little, before he pats the spot next to him on the edge of the pier]
I have to make a show of denying it first, don't I? I'll be honest— after yesterday, I had a feeling one of you might come after me.
I have to make a show of denying it first, don't I? I'll be honest— after yesterday, I had a feeling one of you might come after me.
Edited 2020-06-21 21:38 (UTC)
[Sanji is old (no he isn't) and grumpy (definitely true), so that smile gets a flat look of "bruh" before the chef flops down next to him, letting his feet dangle over the edge]
Nah.
[Shaking his head]
That's not why I'm here. Your ass was suspicious but I'm ... let's say I'm here on Heart's behalf.
Nah.
[Shaking his head]
That's not why I'm here. Your ass was suspicious but I'm ... let's say I'm here on Heart's behalf.
[an amused snort, and Akira begins to fiddle with the fishing pole to prepare it for casting]
Worth looking suspicious to protect the person I was trying to protect.
[no regrets!!]
. . . if you're here for Heart, then you're one of those who can check a person each week to see their teams and special privileges, right?
Worth looking suspicious to protect the person I was trying to protect.
[no regrets!!]
. . . if you're here for Heart, then you're one of those who can check a person each week to see their teams and special privileges, right?
Aa! The camp's Guidance Counselor at your shitty service~!
[Smirking widely, though again, it's not really the kind of statement that's met with any pride or enjoyment.]
You seemed like a nosy busybody always up someone's business, so I checked you first. Just think of my surprise when I got a hole in one.
[SANJI BE NICE??? BE NICE!!!]
[Smirking widely, though again, it's not really the kind of statement that's met with any pride or enjoyment.]
You seemed like a nosy busybody always up someone's business, so I checked you first. Just think of my surprise when I got a hole in one.
[SANJI BE NICE??? BE NICE!!!]
[a beat]
I really suck at this.
[this is why everyone figured out he was a phantom thief back home]
I really suck at this.
[this is why everyone figured out he was a phantom thief back home]
Edited 2020-06-21 22:01 (UTC)
-- Oi oi, I'm just giving you shit.
[Not that Akira is wrong, everyone from a mile away could see that he was Up To Something, but Sanji reels back his bullshit for a hot second]
You're the one whose got the harder role, I bet... what is it, you can protect one person per week?
[Not that Akira is wrong, everyone from a mile away could see that he was Up To Something, but Sanji reels back his bullshit for a hot second]
You're the one whose got the harder role, I bet... what is it, you can protect one person per week?
Oh don't worry, I'm extremely self aware.
[he says that lightly and with good humor as he finally casts his line, but a shadow falls across his expression once Sanji mentions his role]
And that's the gist of it, though there’s another layer that makes it more. . . complicated.
[he says that lightly and with good humor as he finally casts his line, but a shadow falls across his expression once Sanji mentions his role]
And that's the gist of it, though there’s another layer that makes it more. . . complicated.
[... Sanji considers that statement, and he doesn't ask the obvious question yet -- "what makes it so complicated?" It's because while he'd poked fun at Akira for being so obvious a pick, the chef considers himself a damned good candidate for the role he was given, and runs the calculations like he's flipping through a recipe book.
...]
I meant what I said. I'm here to trade and coordinate information. [Staring out at the water] So I won't ask anything without offering shit in return.
I wanna know what makes your role complicated, but you can ask for something I gotta give up for that privilege.
...]
I meant what I said. I'm here to trade and coordinate information. [Staring out at the water] So I won't ask anything without offering shit in return.
I wanna know what makes your role complicated, but you can ask for something I gotta give up for that privilege.
[incidentally. . . that's the best way to get Akira to open up. he feels the most comfortable when relationships are a give and take, and it shows in the way some of the tension seeps from his shoulders]
[. . .]
I want to know if you're working alone. If not. . . then I want to meet your partner, but I'll leave that part up to them.
Just tell me if this is a solo gig or not and pass that message on and I'll consider us even.
[. . .]
I want to know if you're working alone. If not. . . then I want to meet your partner, but I'll leave that part up to them.
Just tell me if this is a solo gig or not and pass that message on and I'll consider us even.
[hm. . .]
[Akira pulls his gaze from the lake to study Sanji carefully, his own expression neutral. and in the end. . .]
I can choose one person per week to protect, with the decision taking place on Mondays. If the person I protect is targeted, then I'm offered the opportunity to intervene.
[. . .]
I can intervene however I’d like, but I'm also reminded that "death is part of the competition."
[Akira pulls his gaze from the lake to study Sanji carefully, his own expression neutral. and in the end. . .]
I can choose one person per week to protect, with the decision taking place on Mondays. If the person I protect is targeted, then I'm offered the opportunity to intervene.
[. . .]
I can intervene however I’d like, but I'm also reminded that "death is part of the competition."
[... A quiet scowl when the word "competition" is brought up, but Sanji holds his tongue for a moment.]
What's your criteria for protecting someone?
Right now, I pick anyone who seems likely to hold a role based off their actions, the number of people they interact with, shit like that...
What's your criteria for protecting someone?
Right now, I pick anyone who seems likely to hold a role based off their actions, the number of people they interact with, shit like that...
[MOOD THO]
Last week I shielded myself.
[aha]
This week I was going to shield anyone I felt was at risk. And I had planned to shield anyone with— well. With either a role, or otherwise important information about the game that can't be risked.
Last week I shielded myself.
[aha]
This week I was going to shield anyone I felt was at risk. And I had planned to shield anyone with— well. With either a role, or otherwise important information about the game that can't be risked.
[Akira doesn't seem to mind, and he holds his hands up with palms facing forward, fishing pole resting against against his knees]
No. But if someone had, I wanted the heads up to prepare.
[I wish I had shielded Yu instead goes unsaid]
And other than you? Nope. But based on the pattern so far, I'm sure Shadows has someone doing some extra work for them.
No. But if someone had, I wanted the heads up to prepare.
[I wish I had shielded Yu instead goes unsaid]
And other than you? Nope. But based on the pattern so far, I'm sure Shadows has someone doing some extra work for them.
[... Settling down because... Sanji gets it, in his own way. His eyes tick to the side before he heaves a sigh and leans backwards on his hands]
According to Heart, if we're certain someone has a role, we can talk about it like we're doing and not deal with any shitty consequences.
Trade-off is I can't out you, and you can't out me. The roles gotta stay secret.
[Which is also cause for annoyance, but if Sanji starts listing his grievances now, they'll be here all day]
Also? Never protect me. Even if you've got no one better to protect. I can handle myself just fine.
According to Heart, if we're certain someone has a role, we can talk about it like we're doing and not deal with any shitty consequences.
Trade-off is I can't out you, and you can't out me. The roles gotta stay secret.
[Which is also cause for annoyance, but if Sanji starts listing his grievances now, they'll be here all day]
Also? Never protect me. Even if you've got no one better to protect. I can handle myself just fine.
[WELL. he has some things to say to that, things like don't worry, I didn't plan on saying anything to anyone and if there is someone else out there with a role I'll be sure to tell you]
[but]
[then Sanji says that last thing and]
[THIS IS THE STARE OF A TEENAGER WHO IS GOING TO PROTECT HIM WHENEVER HE FUKKEN WANTS TO]
[but]
[then Sanji says that last thing and]
[THIS IS THE STARE OF A TEENAGER WHO IS GOING TO PROTECT HIM WHENEVER HE FUKKEN WANTS TO]
[it]
[takes all of Akira's willpower not to laugh. somehow, he manages!! and he slowly reels in the line he cast for. . . extra effect]
I protected myself last week; I can't do it again this week.
[takes all of Akira's willpower not to laugh. somehow, he manages!! and he slowly reels in the line he cast for. . . extra effect]
I protected myself last week; I can't do it again this week.
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