GUEST SERVICES - AKIRA

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[survivaltricks]

No more confusing than anything else I've asked about.

[light amusement. . . but it fades after a moment]

Not to change the subject too quickly, but-- the zombies.

Hunter turned into one after he was bitten, right? What are the chances 45 and Akechi turn, too?

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[She shakes her head no.]

we think Hunter may have started to change even before they entered the room, so 45 and Akechi should be safe

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[that gets him to visibly relax, at least. this is something he and Chuuya have been worried about!1]

Good. . . Toi said that the transformations could be transmitted through bite, so Chuuya and I were-- you know.

A little worried.

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[Another headshake.]

that group's fine. no more zombies :) but...it's understandable. this is still a lot for you guys to deal with huh?

[survivaltricks]

It is.

. . . but I think you've always known that.

[even with her weird immortality, not-really-human-and-is-curious-about-human-quirks thing!!]

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[...well.]

...you believe that we want to actually see you guys succeed in figuring things out, right?

[survivaltricks]

[absolutely no hesitation]

I do.

Without a doubt. You, Plum, and Pumpkin.

[. . .]

And Master Blue, too.

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[Just....staring....and then she'll take off the scarf so it's just the mask.]

...don't freak out ok?

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[uh]

[the look he gives her shortly afterwards is bewildered, but slowly. . . he nods. Peach???]

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[Well. Give her a moment and she's pawing off her mask to face him with her lips sewn shut in a dark blue thread.

But she'll write something else.]

there are some things you have to do on your own.

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[jesus]

[fucking]

[christ]






Peach!

[so much for not freaking out right]

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[She's immediately pulling the mask back on.]

YOU PROMISED NOT TO FREAK OUT!

[Sometimes, these things happen...]

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That was before I knew what was under there! Peach!

[yes he is a little freaked out, and super concerned for her]

Why. . .? No-- I know why, but who?

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[Just a Look. That's one of the questions she can't answer, but...]

you have to focus, remember? no distractions.

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[but!!]

You're not a distraction, Peach. You're my friend.

[and he is firm about that!!]

Your well-being is important to me, too.

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[Her ears droop. This is why she's an Akira-stan.]

it's not like I regret anything. you guys deserved answers

[survivaltricks]

[. . .]

[holds his hand out to her, like he's asking for her to do the same]

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[She's a little confused but she does the same. What? ]

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[takes her hand with his own and just. holds it. giving it a gentle squeeze]

. . . thank you. For risking yourself to help us.

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[This is fine. She just lets this happen before slowly nodding.]

it's the least I can do for a few friends, you know?

[Her sisters might be all business no friendship but she can at least say that.]

[survivaltricks]

[TIME TO HOLD HANDS WITH A FURRY]

[also that's a lie he is both Pumpkin and Plum's friends]

You're sweet for thinking that way. Even though at some point, we need to learn to stand on our own two feet.

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[Akira living the dream...]

you do. [She'll agree with that!] but you always have to start with a little help for balance. I think you guys are ready to start trying though.

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[THE FURRY DREAM!!!]

When you put it like that, you make yourself sound like a proud mother.

[he teases]

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[She looks amused even if she shakes her head.]

I'm allowed to be proud of you aren't I?

[survivaltricks]

[an amused laugh of his own]

I guess so.

[. . .]

[anyway-- BECAUSE I SAID I'D DO IT-- he is gonna tug on her hand gently and pull her forward and plant a chuu on the top of her head. right between her little kitty ears]