GUEST SERVICES - AKIRA

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And whose idea was that?

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Luna's.

[turning to look at Peach again]

Is it a bad idea?

[he knows it's a bad idea, but is it like. a bad idea???]

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It's definitely not the greatest. [Mmm....] But you guys are gonna do it anyway, aren't you?

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[well. here, he huffs a laugh]

Maybe. Probably. I don't know. We haven't actually discussed the logistics yet.

[mmmm. . .]

It might not be a great idea, but if it's a helpful one, then it'd be worth the risk. Right?

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I guess but...how do you know it will be helpful and won't just make things even worse?

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I don't.

[. . .]

. . . I really don't.

[it's risky, but-- what else can they do, at this point?]

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...Akira. I trust you to do the right thing. And I really do think you're going to be one of the best chances we have to get everyone out of here. But I don't want to lose another friend so soon so...can you at least promise you'll be careful no matter what you're doing?

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[oh]

[for a moment, he looks kind of touched at the faith she so clearly has in him]

[. . .]

[and then he crouches down to her level and pulls her into a tight hug]

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[Oh that's fine, she'll just hug him back? She's getting used to people hugging her in this house.]

...I mean it. [Pouting.]

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I know you do.

[it's a little more than just a simple hug. . . he might be clinging slightly, his fingers curling into the fabric of her shirt]

I won't die on you, Peach. I promise.

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[It's fine, they can cling in front of this spooky-ass room, nobody's going to tell them otherwise.]

Good. It's...people need you, you know? People would be upset if we lost you, so no totally unnecessary risks. But...I know you'll be prepared for whatever choice you do make. You're pretty smart that way.

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[huffs a little, a laugh without any humor in it whatsoever]

I'll bring my skull with me this time. I promise.

[a deep exhale]

And I'll only go in once. One time, and that's it. I won't say anything stupid, I won't do anything stupid, and. . . I'll remember the Oddity's nature when I'm speaking with them.

[i.e. they are a big LYING LIAR WHO LIES]

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Good. You may want to keep that on you at all times now. Who knows what's going to happen next? [Stupid house.]

...you do this kind of thing a lot, don't you? When you go and leave your calling cards.

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[blinks a little as he finally draws back from the hug, hands still resting on her shoulders]

What do you mean, "this kind of thing?"

[the answer is yes, tho]

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[It's fine she's not exactly letting go either so they're doing great.]

The kind of thing where you take charge and run into things even if they might be dangerous.

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[oh]

[. . . slightly sheepish]

Yeah.

I guess I've always been that way. Though to Luna's credit, this was her idea, not mine.

I'm just moral support.

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A lot of people seem to feel that way about you. [It's an idle thought.] You've...made a ton of connections lately.

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[the more people say that about him the more weird he feels!! aaaaaah]

I-- well.

[still sheepish]

I guess connecting with people was sort of a thing for me back home, too.

[confidants, and all that]

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That doesn't surprise me. [A tiny smile.] Is it working for the connections you've been trying to mend, too?

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[. . . he knows she's talking about Akechi, and his expression sort of. . . twists]

That-- [ugh]

That one's still pretty complicated.

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[She'll make a similar expression.] Because he's still being a jerk? I don't get it, it's been weeks!

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[S. . . SWEATS]

Thaaaat's part of it. He's the kind of person who won't stop being a jerk no matter how many times you try to get it through his thick skull that he shouldn't be.

[sighs. Akechi. he gave Akechi an entire lecture on self-improvement and Akechi didn't listen to a single word of it]

The other part is-- [SWEATS MORE]

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Yeah, I got that impression from a few people. [She looks a little annoyed about it. But then Akira's fumbling on his words and she's just...blinking curiously.]

...if it's hard to explain, it's okay. [You have an Out, Akira, even if she's now just ??? forever.]

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[ha ha. . .]

I guess he's not doing such a great job of making friends, huh

[Akechi you stupid asshole. Akira exhales a small sigh, leaning his shoulder against the nearby wall as his gaze flickers away]

Nnnnno, it's not hard to explain.

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Okay it kind of is, but I want to try.

[because despite the Out it really does help to have someone to talk to about his extremely complicated Akechi feelings]

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I think he's kind of trying and then decides trying isn't worth it. That's the most annoying part.

[But her Akechi biases aside...she frowns in thought.] ...did...something happen between the two of you?