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WELCOME TO YOUR PRIVATE CHANNEL, NINEHEADED. FOR SECURE COMMUNICATION, USE 009.21.328.89 *** NineHeaded has joined 009.21.328.89 <NineHeaded> this is kuzuryuu fuyuhiko. <NineHeaded> you're probbaly better off coming to find me than leaving a message on this piece ofshit. <NineHeaded> but whatever. if it's not stupid,i'll get back to you whenever i open my laptop again. | ||||
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[We caused them.]
I simply took pleasure in your reactions to a number of things. From how adamant you were about not putting special preferences onto the list, to having learned the hard way how you feel about the forbidden white liquid. For someone who never had very interesting shopping trips, it was an enjoyable change of pace.
[Yes. Apparently he's into that.]
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[Dammit. You had to go and pull the brother bond on him. Asshole. He takes a few bites of burger to cover up the fact that he has no argument to that. And also to listen to what the rest of Gundam has to say. He gives a small huff of laughter.]
You really are easily amused, huh? But I guess I'm not really one to talk. It's not like I haven't found myself thinking similarly over the past year.
[You're a funny guy, Gundam Tanaka.
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Hardly. It is just refreshing to interact with humans in a way that is atypical to how I've always interacted with them before.
[He's extremely easy to amuse. Don't listen to him.]
What has amused you in the past then, hm? You cannot mention it without elaborating.
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[Apparently, he can, because the only answer Gundam gets is Fuyuhiko taking a very, very long drink of his tea.]
[What a piece of shit.]
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[Wow is he really insinuating he might have a birthday gift for the yakuza heir and may hold it hostage?]
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Hmmm... [He puts his glass down, thoughtfully.] Surely you wouldn't do something like that on my birthday though, right? I mean...that was just supposed to be a general example, right? Not an insinuation?
[He's calling your bluff, demon boy.]
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[He takes a thoughtful drink from his soda before setting the glass down.]
On the other hand, it is your birthday. I suppose social expectations would insist that I let you have it, despite whatever the situation may be.
[It's with a cheeky grin that he continues, fixing the were with a mischievous look.]
But then again, it is not often that I follow the social expectations of humans and demons are certainly not above bargaining and ransom to obtain what they want.
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Oh yeah. The demon who's been steadily employed at the same place for over a year and gives his girlfriend a present on White Day doesn't follow human social expectations. Hell, the fact that you got me a present at all is following them, isn't it? I mean. You're returning the favor from your own birthday. Not to mention, wanting to return accidentally stolen property, always keeping your word, holding the door open for women and children, being nice to kids during festivals...let's see, what else...
[He puts on a mock thoughtful expression. Like he has to think reeeeaaalllllyyy hard about this as opposed to having several more examples already ready.]
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[Critical hit. He has absolutely no comeback, because...well. Those...are all things that he does. On a regular basis. All the time. Though he is clearly trying to give a good response to that. Trying to find a way to twist any of that into something a demon would do.
...but in the end he's got nothing and his cheeks flush a little in embarrassment over that. He just sort of sneers a little, flashing his teeth as he glances away and reaches into the pocket of his hakama. As it turns out, the gift wasn't hypothetical at all. It's a small box wrapped in plain brown paper and tied with a simple gold ribbon, bow on top, and it's set down in front of the were before he stuffs a few fries into his mouth. There's your present, you brat.
Dammit. He's an atrocious demon don't go pointing out all the good things he does!!!!]
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[Though, once the present is offered, that smirk turns into a more genuine smile. A little one! But a genuine one. He reaches forward and picks up the little box, though he doesn't make to open it just yet.]
...for the record, that's part of your answer. [He's known since the island that Gundam's evil persona is basically a bluff. But seeing all the ways that it's manifested itself here...it's both amusing and endearing. Granted, this isn't everything that's amused him over the past year. But, considering the fact that Gundam only gave one example himself, Fuyuhiko doesn't feel the need to rattle off the entire list.]
[He shuffles the little box back and forth between his hands. Should...should he open it now?]
Thanks, by the way. Y'know, for... [He holds up the box. The present. Thank you for the present that he still hasn't opened because he's a loser and he's having a feeling again. Friendship is a disease.]
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You're welcome, though I really don't understand why you would thank me before gazing upon the gift. For all you are aware of, there could be a dead rat in there.
[It's not one, but it could be!!!]
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I know for a fact there's not a dead rat in there. Or any other dead animal for that matter, because it's a gift from you, not from Saionji.
[But fine, he'll start unwrapping it.]
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True enough.
[And that's all he says, because he's sort of holding his breath and watching. He's so nervous...he's not sure if this will at all be good enough. The watch was amazing, probably the best gift he's ever gotten, and he's worn it literally ever since. It means a lot to him, and couple that with the fact that they are sworn blood brothers now...this gift had to be special.
Which is why Fuyuhiko will find that his gift isn't just a box, but it's a jewelry box. That black velvet type box you'd find a ring in. Because that's exactly what's inside! a big, gaudy ring. The ring itself is a gold matching the dragon, with the black onyx display set onto the top of it. And everything looks pretty real, including that small diamond.
There are a lot of things he wants to point out about it, but the demon holds his tongue and waits for the were's reaction first. No point in explaining anything if he doesn't like it after all...]
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[Once he cracks back the lid, his eye goes wide and for a moment, he seems unable to speak. Possibly a good sign?]
Where did you... Holy shit...
[He's just going to take it out and put it on. Right here. Right now.]
[Yeah, it's pretty safe to say he likes it. Really likes it. Maybe even loves it?]
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It's...custom. [That's "where".] Of course, items with such an obvious Japanese influence are few and far between here, so I spoke with one of the jewelers that I frequent, who made me many items of which I wear. [He's mentioning this not because he wants to impress him with the lengths he went through for it, or how expensive it is, but to reassure him of one important fact.]
As such, I guarantee you there's no silver. Nothing is merely plated gold, so there will be no risk to you whatsoever. Along with the gold, the diamond and onyx are genuine as well.
[And, now, for the nerding.]
My hopes is that this ring will serve you well as more than just an accessory. Diamonds are said to bring victory, strength and great fortitude to whomever wears one. Along with this, it resonates as an excellent protection stone, said to help ward away dark spirits. It's also known to strengthen properties of other stones and its effects are especially strengthened when it is set in gold. It pairs well with the onyx because of this.
The onyx is known to help improve one's inner strength, willpower, self mastery and discipline, as well as their reasoning skills. Specifically, it helps to increase your focus, persistence and resistance, aiding in tasks that require these traits. Onyx is also capable of helping to soothe stress, panic and harsh moods, acting as a superior tool for grounding oneself. While it cannot guarantee success in what you are trying to accomplish, it works well for consolidating the properties of other stones. Meaning, combined with the positive attributes of the diamond and the setting of the stones, success can still be more assured than with either stone on their own.
[...well he did say he would try and help with the moon brain thing however he could. If Fuyuhiko wasn't expecting some kind of nerdy attempt, I don't know what to tell him. But it's clear from Gundam's expression and the emphasis he's putting into his explanation, even if it's not really something his brother believes in, he's really trying. Finding the perfect stones to use for something like this was very important. It needed to be functional along with nice looking...]
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[He doesn't actually cry, of course, but what the hell. This is really touching? Nerdy, yes. But touching and probably the nicest present he's ever gotten. Not only is it exactly his style, but there's a deeper meaning behind it? Even if he's pretty sure that stones won't help his lunar problem, it's the thought that counts. What the fuck. Who gave you the right to do this, Gundam?]
Kyoudai, I... [Op, wait. Hold on. He's just going to run his sleeve over his eyes real quick for no particular reason. Also he did not just sound choked up just then? You're hearing things. See, he can talk just fine...]
[...just fine. In a second. Hold on. There's dust in his throat. Let him just clear that out real quick.]
Thank you. I'll cherish this, always.
[If it weren't for the fact that he gets sausage fingers every night, he'd probably only take it off to sleep. But alas. Sausage fingers means he's gonna have to figure something else out at night.
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But a reaction like that...he doesn't even realize that he raises a hand to his chest. Did his heart just skip a beat? He's pretty sure it did. Maybe even a couple. He meant for this gift to really mean something, to not only be equal to what he was given before but tell the were exactly how he feels, but was prepared for it to mostly be brushed off too. Not in a bad way, mind you! It's not like he was waiting for Fuyuhiko to tell him it was stupid or something, just...he wasn't sure if it would have as much of a weight as he was trying to give it.
It clearly did though. And then for him to be so straightforward with his thanks - he's going to cherish it - catches him even more off guard. Gundam's never had a gift accepted from him with so much feeling before. Granted, he also hasn't given many gifts out, but still.
He nods at first, unsure of what to say in reply. And a little unsure if he can keep his voice steady or not. His chest feels like it's full of butterflies or birds or something, with how relieved and grateful he is.]
You're welcome.
[In the end, he just goes with the simplest answer. There are so many other things he wants to say, but he can't really find the words to express them.
You're very important to him, Fuyuhiko. He hopes that message, too, was communicated clearly with this gift. Because it just doesn't seem like there are any words that could adequately describe that.]
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[What isn't fake at all though is all this brotherly affection going on between the two boys. Don't worry, Gundam, message received. He can tell that he's important to you, and he hopes that you understand that the same can also be said of you. You're his first friend and his sworn blood brother, effectively making you just as important as any member of his family and Peko.]
[He nods and makes an affirmative little noise, twisting the ring a little bit on his finger to admire it from different angles. This is really such a nice present, what the hell... After about a minute of that, he goes back to finishing his food. Because it would be bad if that got cold? And he needs a minute to get over all these gross feelings. He's pretty sure Gundam probably does too.]
[Let's just eat and not talk about our feelings, like real men. This seems like a good plan to Fuyuhiko.]
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By the way, how does it fit? I borrowed one of your rings whilst you slumbered a while ago to use as a reference, but he mentioned he may be able to adjust it if it's needed.
[Sorry, he just can't stew in his own feelings. He may not be talking about them, but he's gotta talk at least a little.]
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...I was wondering how you managed to get the right size. [He twists it a little on his finger, as if double checking the size.] Yeah, it fits fine.
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Kehehe...demons are extremely resourceful, kyoudai. That part of the equation was the easiest to complete. Everything else was far more difficult.
[Deciding on the stones, on the design...he started this weeks ago. Not only to give his jeweler plenty of time to complete it, but because it was seriously just so hard to decide how he wanted it to look, and what Fuyuhiko would like.]
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Well, either way...I appreciate it, s-so...
[Nope, okay, the feelings are back. He's just going to shove the little bit of his burger that's left into his mouth so he doesn't have to talk anymore. He has to use his mouth to chew, can't talk! Cannot be done.]
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But alright, alright. He gives him a smile and then moves to start finishing his salad. He'll let you recover a little. Better recover quick though, both of you will eventually run out of things to eat!]