Goro Akechi (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
doublecrowss) wrote2018-03-12 01:28 pm
doublecrowss) wrote2018-03-12 01:28 pm
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Inbox for awash
"You've reached Akechi! You can leave a message, but please don't use any colorful language, okay?"
Inbox for
My heart...?
[ Ah, of course. Lupin was way too perceptive not to have noticed Akechi hadn't been quite his usual self ever since the kidnapping; try as he might to keep the pleasantly collected exterior, the truth is that he was anxious, and growing more agitated with every passing day without news of the victims.
(He was also furious, and consumed with murderous intent towards whoever the culprit was, though hopefully that much hadn't been obvious.) ]
... it's rather exhausted, as well. [ He offers, a bit of truth and a resigned smile to go with it. It would be pointless to lie at this point, anyway. ] But also relieved that everyone is safe.
[ Ah, of course. Lupin was way too perceptive not to have noticed Akechi hadn't been quite his usual self ever since the kidnapping; try as he might to keep the pleasantly collected exterior, the truth is that he was anxious, and growing more agitated with every passing day without news of the victims.
(He was also furious, and consumed with murderous intent towards whoever the culprit was, though hopefully that much hadn't been obvious.) ]
... it's rather exhausted, as well. [ He offers, a bit of truth and a resigned smile to go with it. It would be pointless to lie at this point, anyway. ] But also relieved that everyone is safe.
Yeah... Same here.
[ he spent a good chunk of this afternoon hauling Cairngorm back to their house, for one thing, which was a herculean effort - but he's glad everyone made it back okay, if not in one piece. ]
I talked to Akira a little bit. He's tough, that one - he'll be all right. [ a beat. ] You helped save him, didn't you? I appreciate it.
[ he spent a good chunk of this afternoon hauling Cairngorm back to their house, for one thing, which was a herculean effort - but he's glad everyone made it back okay, if not in one piece. ]
I talked to Akira a little bit. He's tough, that one - he'll be all right. [ a beat. ] You helped save him, didn't you? I appreciate it.
[ Ah, Akira. The reason why he was so exhausted, and not only for the physical battles he had to endure. ]
There's no reason to thank me. I only did what I had to.
[ Had to, because Akira is a reckless idiot who doesn't listen to his warnings and keeps getting in trouble, but hey. Better not let his bitterness show!! ]
I wasn't aware you and Kurusu-kun were closely acquainted, though. I start to believe there isn't anyone in this town you don't know.
[ He's not really surprised, given their connection and all, but... Maybe he's a tiny bit jealous. Tiny bit. ]
There's no reason to thank me. I only did what I had to.
[ Had to, because Akira is a reckless idiot who doesn't listen to his warnings and keeps getting in trouble, but hey. Better not let his bitterness show!! ]
I wasn't aware you and Kurusu-kun were closely acquainted, though. I start to believe there isn't anyone in this town you don't know.
[ He's not really surprised, given their connection and all, but... Maybe he's a tiny bit jealous. Tiny bit. ]
Heh. Information gathering is part and parcel of being a master thief.
[ he doesn't know everyone in town, per se, but he knows of everyone, even if they haven't spoken; he keeps tabs on the population as best as he can. With only a handful of people living here, it's important to know who's around and what they can do.
Akira's definitely one of the people he knows, however. ]
Akira, though... We're related, believe it or not, so I do my best to look out for him. He's a good kid.
[ he doesn't know everyone in town, per se, but he knows of everyone, even if they haven't spoken; he keeps tabs on the population as best as he can. With only a handful of people living here, it's important to know who's around and what they can do.
Akira's definitely one of the people he knows, however. ]
Akira, though... We're related, believe it or not, so I do my best to look out for him. He's a good kid.
[ It's part and parcel of being an ace detective, too. Funny how they match like that. ]
You're... related, huh? Well, I can certainly believe it.
[ Actually, he can't believe Akira has hidden the truth from Lupin's face like that-- and it's not like that's above Akechi, of course, but he would like to at least get the memo on lies that he didn't make up himself!! ]
Although unfortunately, I don't think he shares your same ability to get out of trouble. Looking out for him can be quite challenging.
[ And he's not speaking for Lupin, of course. ]
You're... related, huh? Well, I can certainly believe it.
[ Actually, he can't believe Akira has hidden the truth from Lupin's face like that-- and it's not like that's above Akechi, of course, but he would like to at least get the memo on lies that he didn't make up himself!! ]
Although unfortunately, I don't think he shares your same ability to get out of trouble. Looking out for him can be quite challenging.
[ And he's not speaking for Lupin, of course. ]
[ that makes Lupin chuckle a little bit. ]
No kidding. I can't believe what he's gotten into. It's only been a couple months since we got here, and already...
[ well, he's died once, for one thing. Lupin has the tact not to actually say that; he merely shakes his head with a disapproving (but affectionate) sigh.
The truth is that the two of them aren't that closely acquainted, besides their strange connection. He'd like to change that, though - and he still feels responsible. ]
I've been teaching him a few tricks. With any luck, he's paying attention. A good thief should be able to get out of trouble.
No kidding. I can't believe what he's gotten into. It's only been a couple months since we got here, and already...
[ well, he's died once, for one thing. Lupin has the tact not to actually say that; he merely shakes his head with a disapproving (but affectionate) sigh.
The truth is that the two of them aren't that closely acquainted, besides their strange connection. He'd like to change that, though - and he still feels responsible. ]
I've been teaching him a few tricks. With any luck, he's paying attention. A good thief should be able to get out of trouble.
Hey. Haven't seen you around the cafe lately.
[Which is just an evasive cool guy way of saying "I've missed you and I hope you're okay."]
[Which is just an evasive cool guy way of saying "I've missed you and I hope you're okay."]
[ And Akechi can actually see through his act so it's... cute. Really cute. Be still, his heart... ]
I wasn't sure it was open these days, considering what the town has been up to. When you memories are easily exposed like that, it's not a good time to be very social, is it?
I wasn't sure it was open these days, considering what the town has been up to. When you memories are easily exposed like that, it's not a good time to be very social, is it?
Guess not. But it's over now. Nothing to fear.
[Nothing but their relationship, maybe.]
[Nothing but their relationship, maybe.]
[ That means there's everything to fear. ]
It has only been a few days. What if it happens again?
It has only been a few days. What if it happens again?
I doubt it. Usually they all go away after a week or so.
Usually, but that's hardly a pattern. And even a pattern could not be fully trusted under these circumstances.
Besides, you took on the worst of it, twice. Shouldn't you be more cautious?
[ Isn't Akechi a danger? ]
Besides, you took on the worst of it, twice. Shouldn't you be more cautious?
[ Isn't Akechi a danger? ]
Sorry, #EA0000 is Akira Kurusu. Did you get mixed up?
[In other words, no, he won't be. At least not about this - not about Akechi.]
If it flares up again, you can say you told me so. Just come by. This coffee won't drink itself.
[In other words, no, he won't be. At least not about this - not about Akechi.]
If it flares up again, you can say you told me so. Just come by. This coffee won't drink itself.
[ ... piece of shit. ]
I never get mixed up. Just foolishly hopeful, I suppose.
It's a cafe. I'm sure there will be plenty of people looking for coffee.
I never get mixed up. Just foolishly hopeful, I suppose.
It's a cafe. I'm sure there will be plenty of people looking for coffee.
You have other regulars, though. That makes for a far more sustainable business practice than a single VIP.
[Why is Akechi being this difficult!? Ugh. He's just going to have to say it, isn't he?]
Those other regulars aren't who I want to see right now.
I want to see you.
Those other regulars aren't who I want to see right now.
I want to see you.
[ "why is Akechi being difficult", why is this a question that still needs asking?? ]
Is this really so important to you?
Is this really so important to you?
[ Sigh. So pushy... ]
Well. I suppose I have begun to miss the coffee.
[ The coffee, yeah, that's all he misses. ]
Well. I suppose I have begun to miss the coffee.
[ The coffee, yeah, that's all he misses. ]
[ The coffee, huh... ]
I take it to mean the coffee realizes no one else appreciates it as much as I do?
I take it to mean the coffee realizes no one else appreciates it as much as I do?
Maybe. And maybe the coffee's just very fond of you.
That sounds a little masochistic, doesn't it?
[ In more than just the one way. ]
[ In more than just the one way. ]
You aren't getting kinky with my coffee are you?
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