[ video/action ]

[donttouchme]

action, at the bay

[ Nezumi wakes up, holding his head. he's already unpacked the box and stuffed everything into his pockets, tossing the box aside.

once he's out of the cave though, he's startled by the hologram and rushes to actually try and attack it. but he's not that stupid, of course it's a hologram ]

Stupid... [ he scoffs, looking it over with disgust. that girl... she sure acts like she's entitled to a lot. he rolls his eyes, stuffing his hands into his pockets and pulling out the videophone ]

This must be another level of Number 6. They must have just built this... I've never seen it before-- [ then it dawns on him and he's looking around ] Shion--! Hey, where are you?! [ he's looking around frantically for his friend to see if he can find him ]

Damnit, I bet they've taken him! [ and now he's running towards Genessia, taking that videophone out to address everyone ]

video, running towards Genessia

[ he's angry. more than he should be at least... but he just wants to find Shion at this point ] Look, I don't know who the hell did this and I don't really care. But if you want to go home tonight and see your family again, release Shion. I mean it.

Not going to reply then? Heh, I thought you Number 6 scum would have some snide comment back to me. But that's okay, I'll rip you guys a new asshole when I get there.

Comments

[onewhostays]

Really? Thanks. [He's too entranced by Nezumi's gorgeous eyes to respond properly.]

I would have. I couldn't let you leave without that wound. You would have died, and I couldn't let the first person who looked at me instead of through me die.

I don't think it matters. [He's looking at Nezumi's hands now, fidgeting with them.] I know how I feel, and that's all mine. Not fate or anything like that.

[donttouchme]

[ there's a warm feeling inside his chest when Shion talks. all those years of just...holding in so much hate and so much pain kind of seem to melt away. at least for a little bit. he's glad Shion's here with him. he's happy he's not alone...

he squeezes Shion's hand that he's holding, bringing close to his face as he places a soft kiss on his knuckles. his eyes soften, giving Shion a look he's probably never given anyone else; not even Gran ] I feel like you called out to me...that night. I was angry and afraid but it seemed alright. When I left, I wanted to make sure you stayed safe.

...I'm sorry. For everything that happened back home. I'm sorry...for leaving.

[onewhostays]

[He feels something warm wash over him, his eyes swimming with a vulnerable adoration, when normally they're distant and isolated. He blushes a little at the kiss, not saying anything. Finally he leans in and tries kissing him on the lips. He lingers there and pulls away a few inches to whisper.]

Stop apologizing. I'm not mad. I would wait for you as long as it takes.

[donttouchme]

[ he blinks, really not expecting that. it was a soft kiss, gentle even...like Shion. when Shion pulled away, he looked up at him. reaching out with both of his arms, he pulled the other close to him; as close as possible as he kept his arms wrapped around him ]

And what was that one? A "welcome back" kiss?

[onewhostays]

[He shifts to hug Nezumi close, nuzzling his shoulder. He wishes he could stay here with Nezumi, but that isn't possible, so he tries to enjoy it for what it is.]

Hopefully one of many.

[donttouchme]

I'm not going to object to that.

[ he holds him close for as long as he can, placing a kiss on top of his head. he's quiet, enjoying the moment for now ] Do you think this place will be okay for us?

[onewhostays]

[he's content to not move from his spot while he thinks of his answer.] I don't know. We'll have to scope out the place as you said.

I think it will be harder for you, but we'll figure something out if we need to.

[donttouchme]

Being stuck in a new place that's boring? Probably. It'll be hard to get used to.

I guess... We'll have to think about jobs next.

[onewhostays]

Probably. It doesn't look like jobs are limited the way they were in Number 6. What do you think you'll want to do?

[donttouchme]

I don't know... I mean, I could get a practical job now...

I think-- [ he pauses, trying to create some suspence ] I think I'll be a stripper.

[onewhostays]

You? Practical?

[He leans over, eager to know what Nezumi's thinking...and actually falls on him in shock. Has he ever been this red before.]

Nezumi, that's not practical!

that icon is beautiful

[donttouchme]

[ he bursts out into laughter ]

I'm sure there's tons of actors around here. Besides, if I get money thrown at me, I could shove it in my boots and make twice as much money.

right?

[onewhostays]

[He looks confused at first. Why was he laughing? And then he relaxes, shaking his head.]

I'd rather others not see you first.

[Says it like he's talking about the weather.]

Why not just stick to acting? Then I can go see your plays.

[donttouchme]

[ his laughter dies down quickly and he has a small blush on his face. he's wanting... is he hinting at that? no way. Shion doesn't think about stuff like that ]

...What are you going to do? I think there's a hospital nearby. You could help them out there.

[onewhostays]

[He leans in to kiss the blush.] You're warm. Are you all right?

[His eyes light up. It's clear he's excited about the hospital and other opportunities here.] I really want to do research on the city, but I'd like to help out at the hospital too! I'm thinking about continuing my studies here.

[donttouchme]

I'm fine, you're just embarrassing... [ he smiles, not being mean just...stahp it!! ]

That would work out for you. [ it's not the same as Number 6 though. Nezumi doesn't have any formal education... everything he knows, he's learned from reading books. he's never gotten to sit through a lecture or get scolded for now doing homework ] ...What's it like? School, I mean. Well at least schooling that you remember in Number 6.

[onewhostays]

I am? [he looks puzzled.]

[Shion would be happy to tutor you, Nezumi, if you ever wanted to be! But the light fades to something akin to boredom.] It was...not that great, for the most part. It got more interesting once you had an area of interest you could focus on, but a lot of it was just sitting in class, or studying, without seeing or getting to do anything firsthand. It was too easy. To tell you the truth, I learned a lot more during my short time in the West Block, than I ever did in any classroom.

[donttouchme]

Really? Honestly? [ he's being a little sarcastic but he's pretty sure he learned a few useful things ]

You learned how to live out there, how to survive. If things went to shit in Number 6, they wanted to make sure that all of their brainwashed puppets wouldn't be able to fight back. Instead, they'd come running because they wouldn't know what to do.

...I want you to learn more here. I don't know how much I'll get out but...I want you to enjoy this little vacation here.

[onewhostays]

I mean it.

[he frowns sadly. but Nezumi isn't wrong.] It's not completely the citizens' faults that they're that brainwashed. It's normal for them, so they don't always think to question things.

[la la la he'll just start playing with Nezumi's hair now.] Something about this city bugs me. We shouldn't call it a vacation just yet.

[donttouchme]

That's true... But it's human instinct to question things like that. Then again, that has probably been taken away from them.

[ he'll close his eyes now, like he's falling asleep ] ...Guess not. Hopefully nothing bad happens. [ he squeezes Shion's shoulder and then puts it back around his waist ] I won't let anything happen to you.

[onewhostays]

More or less, no one had to worry about survival. Any instincts were muted to the point they couldn't recognize what it was even if they felt it.


[He crawls on top of him to whisper in his ear.] You don't have to worry about me.

[donttouchme]

Yeah, they completely had everyone under their filfty-- [ he opens his eyes and watches Shion crawl on top of him, his expression is still the same but there's more of an alertness in his eyes. he swallows and tries to cover it up with a chuckle.

grabbing Shion's chin gently, he pulls his face towards his to place a kiss on his lips ] Don't say things like that... It's so sexy.

[ and while he's got him distracted, he reaches out to grab at his sides to tickle him ]

[onewhostays]

[He props himself up with his palms, smiling down at him. He kisses him back, cupping his head in his hands, pulling away with a slight flush on his cheeks.] Is that what it is? I'll use that against y--

Ne-- Nezumi! Nezumi! [He squirms, laughing, and falls on top of him with a thud. He reaches to brush back Nezumi's bangs, trying to tickle his arms.]

[donttouchme]

[ he's trying his hardest to tickle him but when Shion hits the right spot, he's pretty much paralyzed. he starting flailing, trying to get out of his reach. Nezumi starts laughing so hard that there's tears in his eyes ]

O-Oh-- Okay! Okay, you win'

[onewhostays]

Nice try!

[he doesn't cease at first, tickling him more. finally, he stops, reaching to wipe the tears from his eyes, and buries his face in his shoulder.]

[muffled.] Your eyes sparkle like the rain.