Shuichi "Beta-est of Betas" Saihara ✯ 最原 終一 (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
diffidentive) wrote2017-11-13 11:58 am
diffidentive) wrote2017-11-13 11:58 am
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[Tears quickly well up along the corners of his eyes, fingers curling into the front of his hoodie a little.]
I-it's because I never got enough hugs as a child!! My parents hated me and shunned me, and kept me locked in a cage! They even got a puppy that I was never allowed to pet! Nobody ever gave me any attention at all!!!
I-it's because I never got enough hugs as a child!! My parents hated me and shunned me, and kept me locked in a cage! They even got a puppy that I was never allowed to pet! Nobody ever gave me any attention at all!!!
[Just as quickly as they came, the false tears left, replaced by another laugh and smile.]
Except that's a lie! My mom hugged me all the time! I'm just shameless through and through~ Or maybe that's a lie too. Maybe I never knew my mom at all! Nishishi~ But I really am an attention whore. I'm used to my subordinates showering me with love and affection all the time, so this is just a totally bizarre situation for me! Do you see what kind of hardships I have to put up with as a Supreme Leader?
Except that's a lie! My mom hugged me all the time! I'm just shameless through and through~ Or maybe that's a lie too. Maybe I never knew my mom at all! Nishishi~ But I really am an attention whore. I'm used to my subordinates showering me with love and affection all the time, so this is just a totally bizarre situation for me! Do you see what kind of hardships I have to put up with as a Supreme Leader?
[Fortunately for Kaede, Shuichi took his communicator off the moment that dumb little mascot popped up that morning. Meaning he hasn't seen a single one of her confessions.]
[Unfortunately for Kaede...Shuichi took his communicator off the moment that dumb little mascot popped up that morning. Meaning he doesn't know that she wants him to come over.]
[He doesn't know what that little imp means, but he's pretty sure it's nothing good. Just look at that thing. So untrustworthy.]
[Sure, it meant that neither of his friends could get a hold of him if they needed him, but you know, he kind of assumed they'd both do the same thing. Plus, they both have access to his room and seem to have no problem with just showing up whenever the hell they want. If they needed or wanted to talk to him, surely they'd just come over.]
[So, uh...unfortunately she's not getting a response, even to her more serious text. Because he's just laying on his bed, reading. The same thing he's been doing all day. So if she wants to talk, she's going to have to come over and just go for it.]
[Unfortunately for Kaede...Shuichi took his communicator off the moment that dumb little mascot popped up that morning. Meaning he doesn't know that she wants him to come over.]
[He doesn't know what that little imp means, but he's pretty sure it's nothing good. Just look at that thing. So untrustworthy.]
[Sure, it meant that neither of his friends could get a hold of him if they needed him, but you know, he kind of assumed they'd both do the same thing. Plus, they both have access to his room and seem to have no problem with just showing up whenever the hell they want. If they needed or wanted to talk to him, surely they'd just come over.]
[So, uh...unfortunately she's not getting a response, even to her more serious text. Because he's just laying on his bed, reading. The same thing he's been doing all day. So if she wants to talk, she's going to have to come over and just go for it.]
[...
She waits for maybe twenty minutes before sending a tentative,]
Saihara-kun??
[which of course he doesn't answer. Another ten minutes, and then she's letting herself into his room, peeking around the door frame to look for him.]
Saihara-kun!! Is your watch broken?
She waits for maybe twenty minutes before sending a tentative,]
Saihara-kun??
[which of course he doesn't answer. Another ten minutes, and then she's letting herself into his room, peeking around the door frame to look for him.]
Saihara-kun!! Is your watch broken?
[Shuichi is so focused on his book that the click of the door opening goes completely unnoticed. When Kaede says his name, he jumps slightly and looks up, clearly startled but not overly so. That startled look fades quickly, however, replaced by a warm smile as he sets his book aside and sits up.]
[If she happens to look at his wrist or bedside table before he speaks, the answer should be obvious. No, it's not broken, he's just not wearing it.]
N-No, I just took it off because of that weird pop up this morning. [One look at her ears is enough to tell him that his assumption that she would do the same was very wrong. Oh boy.] Sorry...were you trying to message me?
[If she happens to look at his wrist or bedside table before he speaks, the answer should be obvious. No, it's not broken, he's just not wearing it.]
N-No, I just took it off because of that weird pop up this morning. [One look at her ears is enough to tell him that his assumption that she would do the same was very wrong. Oh boy.] Sorry...were you trying to message me?
[She does spot the lack of watch on his wrist as she slips her shoes off and pads across the room, climbing into bed with him without hesitation. Just going to curl up next to him and rest her cheek on his chest, if he'll let her. Comfy.]
Mmm, I sent you some texts, but they weren't important. You can just delete them.
[She glances up at the book.]
What're you reading?
Mmm, I sent you some texts, but they weren't important. You can just delete them.
[She glances up at the book.]
What're you reading?
[Judging by Shuichi's expression when Kokichi calls himself an attention whore...he noticed. He's not sure he would have used the word "attention whore" specifically, but definitely guessed that the leader enjoys being the center of attention. Even if it's the center of only a single person's attention, rather than a whole group.]
[But for Kokichi to just outright admit that...jeez, he really is shameless, huh?]
...being showered with love and affection is a hardship?
[But for Kokichi to just outright admit that...jeez, he really is shameless, huh?]
...being showered with love and affection is a hardship?
Sorry...I assumed if you needed me you'd just come over, since it looks like the communicators might be glitching again.
[Oh, she's crawling into bed too? Okay, never mind he's going to lay back down instead of getting up. Though he's still leaving the book set aside, since snuggles are happening now. Reading can wait, it's not like his book is going anywhere. And with both his hands free, he can wrap one of them around Kaede's.]
[That said, she is more than welcome to use his chest as a pillow. He doesn't mind that in the slightest.]
Oh, nothing really. Just part of a sci-fi series I've been reading. [Space Indiana Jones.]
[Oh, she's crawling into bed too? Okay, never mind he's going to lay back down instead of getting up. Though he's still leaving the book set aside, since snuggles are happening now. Reading can wait, it's not like his book is going anywhere. And with both his hands free, he can wrap one of them around Kaede's.]
[That said, she is more than welcome to use his chest as a pillow. He doesn't mind that in the slightest.]
Oh, nothing really. Just part of a sci-fi series I've been reading. [Space Indiana Jones.]
Non non, without DICE here, there is nobody to shower me with love and affection. That's the hardship!
[It's only half that he's actually as shameless as he says, really - which he really is - and half to make a joke of those uncomfortable, lonely feelings. If he calls himself an attention whore and just makes light of the whole thing, it'll trivialize the loneliness part.
And clearly that works when Shuichi seems to just agree and move on.]
I guess that just means you'll have to make up for what they cannot provide, Saihara-chan~! Lucky for you I'm suuuuper easy to please. Just swear your undying loyalty to me, and promise to take care of my every possible need! Meaning taking showers with me, reminding me how great of a leader I am on a constant basis, feeding me dinner, massaging my sore muscles after a successful heist, you know. Typical evil subordinate things. They'll be so happy that you've taken such good care of me in their absence that they probably won't even torture you that badly for kidnapping me, nishishi!
[It's only half that he's actually as shameless as he says, really - which he really is - and half to make a joke of those uncomfortable, lonely feelings. If he calls himself an attention whore and just makes light of the whole thing, it'll trivialize the loneliness part.
And clearly that works when Shuichi seems to just agree and move on.]
I guess that just means you'll have to make up for what they cannot provide, Saihara-chan~! Lucky for you I'm suuuuper easy to please. Just swear your undying loyalty to me, and promise to take care of my every possible need! Meaning taking showers with me, reminding me how great of a leader I am on a constant basis, feeding me dinner, massaging my sore muscles after a successful heist, you know. Typical evil subordinate things. They'll be so happy that you've taken such good care of me in their absence that they probably won't even torture you that badly for kidnapping me, nishishi!
Ah.
[Okay, yeah, that makes a lot more sense.]
Um...I'm not your evil subordinate though. [Ergo, he does not have to do these things. Sorry, Kokichi, not happening. At least not to the absurd degree that you want.] I'm not the person who kidnapped you either, so they shouldn't torture me in the first place.
[Though he's pretty sure "torture" for DICE means pranks, rather than the traditional definition. So...honestly, he's even LESS worried.]
[Okay, yeah, that makes a lot more sense.]
Um...I'm not your evil subordinate though. [Ergo, he does not have to do these things. Sorry, Kokichi, not happening. At least not to the absurd degree that you want.] I'm not the person who kidnapped you either, so they shouldn't torture me in the first place.
[Though he's pretty sure "torture" for DICE means pranks, rather than the traditional definition. So...honestly, he's even LESS worried.]
Well they don't know that~ I could totally blackmail you with that, you know! [He offers him a brilliant grin, reaching up to poke him teasingly in the chest.]
They'll listen and believe whatever I say~ And even if they don't believe me because I'm probably lying, they'll still go along with torturing you if I tell them to! Now if you were part of my organization, that'd probably ensure your safety, y'know? So are you suuuuuuure you want to tell me you're not my evil subordinate?
They'll listen and believe whatever I say~ And even if they don't believe me because I'm probably lying, they'll still go along with torturing you if I tell them to! Now if you were part of my organization, that'd probably ensure your safety, y'know? So are you suuuuuuure you want to tell me you're not my evil subordinate?
Edited 2018-02-24 01:59 (UTC)
[Dammit, Kokichi blocked the argument he was going to make. Sure, they don't know that, but the leader also said they're the only people who always know when he's lying. Ergo, they would know Shuichi didn't really kidnap him. But apparently that doesn't matter because they just do whatever he says anyway.]
[Of course...this is all assuming that the members of DICE are real people; a thought which floats through the back of Shuichi's mind despite his best efforts to ignore that possibility.]
Mmm, I'm sure. I'm not much of a thief or a prankster, so...I wouldn't be a be a very good fit. I'd probably be completely useless as an evil subordinate. [Especially since he's not evil. But, then again, neither is Kokichi. Not really. He's just an asshole.]
But, you know I don't have to be your subordinate to take care of you. I can do that as your friend too. [Technically, he already is. You know, since he's supporting Kokichi financially so he doesn't have to play bingo anymore.] I'm not going to feed you or any of those other things, but I can make up for some of the attention you're missing by spending time with you and doing other things.
[Of course...this is all assuming that the members of DICE are real people; a thought which floats through the back of Shuichi's mind despite his best efforts to ignore that possibility.]
Mmm, I'm sure. I'm not much of a thief or a prankster, so...I wouldn't be a be a very good fit. I'd probably be completely useless as an evil subordinate. [Especially since he's not evil. But, then again, neither is Kokichi. Not really. He's just an asshole.]
But, you know I don't have to be your subordinate to take care of you. I can do that as your friend too. [Technically, he already is. You know, since he's supporting Kokichi financially so he doesn't have to play bingo anymore.] I'm not going to feed you or any of those other things, but I can make up for some of the attention you're missing by spending time with you and doing other things.
Consider being my secretary though! Or my cute lap boy I bring out when I'm trying to make clients jealous~ Though I guess I'd be the one sitting in your lap if that were the case. No offense, but I'm way too tiny for the other way around. You could be the errand boy too, you know! Getting me soda whenever I need it!
[He says this as if these are all totally things that he has, as if DICE isn't the small group that Shuichi knows it is. Like he's still the leader of a huge organization. He hums a little though, rolling back over onto his side for now.]
Of course I know that, though. But being my subordinate would make it a lot easier to ask you for stuff, y'know? Because then it'd be your job! I'm really good at handing out tasks and demands to people who's job it is to complete them! That's part of my talent, after all!
[And, as they both know, he's not that great at asking friends for support. Something that was painfully obvious during the killing game but still carried over to the space station too. Even now, he really only ever asks Shuichi for the very bare necessities, trying to be as little of a burden as possible.]
[He says this as if these are all totally things that he has, as if DICE isn't the small group that Shuichi knows it is. Like he's still the leader of a huge organization. He hums a little though, rolling back over onto his side for now.]
Of course I know that, though. But being my subordinate would make it a lot easier to ask you for stuff, y'know? Because then it'd be your job! I'm really good at handing out tasks and demands to people who's job it is to complete them! That's part of my talent, after all!
[And, as they both know, he's not that great at asking friends for support. Something that was painfully obvious during the killing game but still carried over to the space station too. Even now, he really only ever asks Shuichi for the very bare necessities, trying to be as little of a burden as possible.]
Oma-kun...
[Yes, it was and still is painfully obvious that this is something Kokichi struggles with. It's really kind of sad, actually.]
I don't want you to think that the only way I'll agree to do something for you is if I'm obligated to. I know that's probably what makes it easier for you to ask for help, but...I already told you I'd do whatever I can to help you, right? So it shouldn't be hard for you to ask me for help as a friend, because as long as it's something reasonable, I'll do it.
["Unreasonable" being...murder, basically. That's pretty much the one thing he won't do for a friend.]
I'll do it because you're my friend and I want to, not because I'm your subordinate and I have to. [See the difference?] So, again, I'm going to have to pass. On...all of those job offerings...to be honest...
[Especially lap boy because what the fuck, Kokichi. Why was that even a suggestion?]
[Yes, it was and still is painfully obvious that this is something Kokichi struggles with. It's really kind of sad, actually.]
I don't want you to think that the only way I'll agree to do something for you is if I'm obligated to. I know that's probably what makes it easier for you to ask for help, but...I already told you I'd do whatever I can to help you, right? So it shouldn't be hard for you to ask me for help as a friend, because as long as it's something reasonable, I'll do it.
["Unreasonable" being...murder, basically. That's pretty much the one thing he won't do for a friend.]
I'll do it because you're my friend and I want to, not because I'm your subordinate and I have to. [See the difference?] So, again, I'm going to have to pass. On...all of those job offerings...to be honest...
[Especially lap boy because what the fuck, Kokichi. Why was that even a suggestion?]
Edited 2018-02-25 20:59 (UTC)
[There's a momentary pause where the most Kokichi does is give Shuichi's blanket a blank stare, sort of picking at it a little, rubbing the fabric between his fingers and thumb. He's...at least giving it some thought? Or it looks like he is anyway. But the moment is over fairly quick and rolls back onto his back, grinning up at his friend.]
Silly Saihara-chan, that's pretty obvious! I mean, you are letting me just lounge in your lap like some contented lover after all~ Obviously if you didn't mean what you said, you would have pushed me off when I initially laid down, right?
Silly Saihara-chan, that's pretty obvious! I mean, you are letting me just lounge in your lap like some contented lover after all~ Obviously if you didn't mean what you said, you would have pushed me off when I initially laid down, right?
[This is followed by a scandalized gasp, the leader's eyes wide and full of (fake) fear as his hands move to cover his mouth.]
Unless secretly you're trying to get me to let my guard down so that you can do...things to my body while you have me here! I know I'm oh-so-desirable, but I would have never expected that from you! Oh what has this place done to you, my beloved Saihara-chan~!
[The dramatics end with him clutching his heart, face turning away with a look of (fake) pain in his expression, as if he is simply heartbroken. Heartbroken to know that Shuichi's innocence has been stolen from him. How awful!]
Unless secretly you're trying to get me to let my guard down so that you can do...things to my body while you have me here! I know I'm oh-so-desirable, but I would have never expected that from you! Oh what has this place done to you, my beloved Saihara-chan~!
[The dramatics end with him clutching his heart, face turning away with a look of (fake) pain in his expression, as if he is simply heartbroken. Heartbroken to know that Shuichi's innocence has been stolen from him. How awful!]
[Oh, good. He's giving it some thought. Good, that's exactly what he was hoping f--]
[Goddammit, Kokichi.]
N-no, that's not what I'm doing...
[It's a little tempting to respond sarcastically, but he's pretty sure that a comment like "things like pushing you onto the floor?" would just earn him some very loud crocodile tears.]
[Goddammit, Kokichi.]
N-no, that's not what I'm doing...
[It's a little tempting to respond sarcastically, but he's pretty sure that a comment like "things like pushing you onto the floor?" would just earn him some very loud crocodile tears.]
[That's exactly what it would earn. There's a split second of surprise that crosses his expression before he's grinning again, looking back up at him.]
I knew that of course! That's why I trust Saihara-chan so much! I'd never lay down like this in the lap of some pervert.
[................probably.]
Don't worry, I 100% believe in your purity! When you and Akamatsu-chan get married, I'll fight anyone who says you aren't allowed to wear a white wedding gown on your special day!
I knew that of course! That's why I trust Saihara-chan so much! I'd never lay down like this in the lap of some pervert.
[................probably.]
Don't worry, I 100% believe in your purity! When you and Akamatsu-chan get married, I'll fight anyone who says you aren't allowed to wear a white wedding gown on your special day!
I've never known anyone who reads as much as you do... I bet you could read all the books in the whole library without getting bored!
[She... isn't saying it to point out how much of a nerd he is, honest. If anything, she just sounds like she's trying to pay him a compliment. About how much of a nerd he is.
But more importantly, his chest is warm and solid, and his arm is comforting around her. It almost makes her reconsider what she came here to tell him. Because if she just keeps putting it off and sleeping next to him, surely her nightmares will just go away on their own, right??]
But yeah, it is glitching... that's why I came over, since you weren't answering.
[She... isn't saying it to point out how much of a nerd he is, honest. If anything, she just sounds like she's trying to pay him a compliment. About how much of a nerd he is.
But more importantly, his chest is warm and solid, and his arm is comforting around her. It almost makes her reconsider what she came here to tell him. Because if she just keeps putting it off and sleeping next to him, surely her nightmares will just go away on their own, right??]
But yeah, it is glitching... that's why I came over, since you weren't answering.
Edited 2018-02-26 01:16 (UTC)
[Whether it's a compliment or an insult, Shuichi clearly doesn't mind. He doesn't see any malice behind it, and smiles a little bit.]
I don't know if I'd never get bored. I mean...there's no guarantee I'll enjoy every book they have. There's probably a few stories in there that even I would find boring.
[He's a little surprised to hear that apparently she didn't just...think to take her communicator off. At least it can't be a particularly terrible glitch...she's way too calm right now. So he can only assume it's something relatively harmless.]
But what are they doing this time? The communicators, I mean.
I don't know if I'd never get bored. I mean...there's no guarantee I'll enjoy every book they have. There's probably a few stories in there that even I would find boring.
[He's a little surprised to hear that apparently she didn't just...think to take her communicator off. At least it can't be a particularly terrible glitch...she's way too calm right now. So he can only assume it's something relatively harmless.]
But what are they doing this time? The communicators, I mean.
Okay, well I know that's a lie since you've seen my card. [Virginity square, remember?] But thanks for the sentiment, I guess? Even though I wouldn't be the one wearing the dress in that situation...
[Hypothetically speaking and all. Since it's not like he's really given the idea of marriage much thought.]
[Hypothetically speaking and all. Since it's not like he's really given the idea of marriage much thought.]
No, it's totally the truth! It's really important you wear white on your special day. Really important.
[That last part is said with the emphasis of someone planning a joke or a prank, so the purity part was a lie, but defending his right to wear white maybe wasn't?]
But awwww, you'd look so pretty in it! And think of how dashing Akamatsu-chan would look in the suit!
[That last part is said with the emphasis of someone planning a joke or a prank, so the purity part was a lie, but defending his right to wear white maybe wasn't?]
But awwww, you'd look so pretty in it! And think of how dashing Akamatsu-chan would look in the suit!
But they probably get new books all the time, right? Maybe they trade them to other libraries on other space stations when they have too many.
[Also no, she wouldn't take the communicator off because what!! If Shuichi!! Needed to reach her!!
She exhales quietly and nuzzles her nose against his shoulder, shifting to get a little more comfortable against him.]
It's weird... it's, like, taking thoughts and just broadcasting them without you meaning to text it. I don't think you can lie with it, either, since it's just taking your thoughts and sending them without giving you much choice.
[She sounds vaguely annoyed, and mildly creeped out, because yeah, now that she's thinking about it and putting it into words... it's another invasion of privacy!! Sheesh, can't this station let them keep their thoughts in their heads for once?!]
[Also no, she wouldn't take the communicator off because what!! If Shuichi!! Needed to reach her!!
She exhales quietly and nuzzles her nose against his shoulder, shifting to get a little more comfortable against him.]
It's weird... it's, like, taking thoughts and just broadcasting them without you meaning to text it. I don't think you can lie with it, either, since it's just taking your thoughts and sending them without giving you much choice.
[She sounds vaguely annoyed, and mildly creeped out, because yeah, now that she's thinking about it and putting it into words... it's another invasion of privacy!! Sheesh, can't this station let them keep their thoughts in their heads for once?!]
[If he needed to reach you, he would come get you!!! Like you did with him! Just now!! See???]
Ah... [Surely...surely Kokichi was smart enough to immediately take his off like Shuichi did. Surely he's not out there somewhere having a meltdown right now because he can't lie. Surely.] Thoughts like what, exactly? Just...whatever you happen to be thinking at the time or...? Is it more like what the trees did?
[Broadcasting things like memories and fantasies, thoughts that weren't necessarily happening at that particular moment. Digging deep into your mind.]
Ah... [Surely...surely Kokichi was smart enough to immediately take his off like Shuichi did. Surely he's not out there somewhere having a meltdown right now because he can't lie. Surely.] Thoughts like what, exactly? Just...whatever you happen to be thinking at the time or...? Is it more like what the trees did?
[Broadcasting things like memories and fantasies, thoughts that weren't necessarily happening at that particular moment. Digging deep into your mind.]
[Of course he did.]
Mmm... both, I think.
[She rolls over and buries her face in Shuichi's shoulder with a muffled whine.]
Aaaah, I said some really embarrassing things!!
[That's not... really what she's worried about, but it's way easier to talk about that than it is learning that Mikan was also executed, for starters.]
Mmm... both, I think.
[She rolls over and buries her face in Shuichi's shoulder with a muffled whine.]
Aaaah, I said some really embarrassing things!!
[That's not... really what she's worried about, but it's way easier to talk about that than it is learning that Mikan was also executed, for starters.]
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