impheired | Voicemail (Cerealia)

[Well at least Gundam isn't the only one who missed out on time-appropriate New Year's greetings. They were kind of the last thing on Kuzuryuu's mind after that whole ordeal as well.]

[Once again, he's a little surprised to see a random call from Gundam, of all people, but...he's not about to ignore it. Not after their conversation in the snow the other night. He still couldn't bring himself to talk about it with Peko, but...Gundam had actually seen his sister. And even though he's unsure if he can truly call Gundam a friend yet or not, he's really the only one he can talk to this about. Hinata and Peko just...won't really get it.]

Yeah, I'm not doing anything. What's up?

[That's exactly it.

Well you know. Except for the fact Gundam wouldn't think about talking to Peko about this to begin with but still.]

I have a question for you, actually.

[Telling him this instead of actually asking the question is a great way to go about this, yes. Good job, Gundam.]

You...recall the other evening, correct? With...with the bells?

[And Sonia and your sister? And everything else but all of that is a trauma he's taken to ignoring for now.]

Kinda wish I didn't, but yeah I remember. [Or more like...he wishes it hadn't happened at all. But it did and he's all kinds of pissed at CERES now.] What about it?

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Perhaps we should commiserate over our poor experiences together. [It's said with a hint of sarcasm, but it's also a genuine offer. But that's not what he wanted to say, nor is it his question.]

Sonia though...do you think...or, well. [Words, cooperate.]

Did she seem angry to you...?

[It may not have been too obvious how out of his social element he was before when he had expressed his concerns about Sonia's indifference. It should be plenty obvious now, however, just from his tone. There's a lot of worry there, concerning both the fact that he may have somehow angered her without realizing it and that he couldn't recognize that anger if he had on his own...

He thought they were having a nice time together, even if she wasn't taking him seriously about hearing things.]

[He's not really sure what question he was expecting, but it wasn't that. It's enough to make him focus on that instead of the offer to hang out.]

Angry? [Does...does Sonia even get angry at people who aren't Souda??] No, she didn't. Why?

[That's a good question, isn't it? Gundam's pretty sure the answer is no, but then this glitch happened...

It takes him a few quiet, pensive moments before he answers. If she wasn't angry, what did he do???]

...she informed me that she found me worthless.

[And that really hurts, coming from her.]

[There's a few moments of silence on Kuzuryuu's end as well, thugh they don't really come off as pensive.]

...Are you fucking kidding me? How stupid do these assholes think we are? Do they think we're not going to talk to each other?

[What on earth is he so mad about? How does this have anything to do with Sonia being angry?]

Let me guess. Her exact words were: "You always did have a habit of looking for the things you can never find. A trait of only the most worthless," am I right?

[And there's some more silence from Gundam, though this time it's confused and kind of surprised silence. Because that's...exactly...what she said? And also yeah, why is he so angry? He nods mutely before realizing he has to actually speak to answer.]

...yes. That is...exactly what she told me.

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That's word for fucking word what my sister told me before she just walked off and disappeared completely. I'm pretty sure that Sonia would never say something like that to you; and if there's one thing that I'm absolutely, 100% fucking positive about, it's that my sister would never say anything like that to me.

[And boy howdy does he sound it. His voice is shaking with something other than anger now though, it's clear that he's actually pretty damn upset about this, even if he thinks it wasn't real.]

It wasn't them, Tanaka. CERES is just fucking with us and trying to play us for fools.

[...yeah Gundam. Gundam has no idea what to say to that. Or think about it. And maybe even feel about it either? Like...there's definitely this slow burning anger starting, but man...other than that...he's still upset, he thinks. And he feels kind of stupid too...]

I...see...

[It's said very carefully. Not in a way that suggests he doesn't believe him, but he's at a loss for words right now.

Especially because Sonia was one thing, but anyone could see how cruel doing that to Kuzuryuu was. And he's wondering how many other people suffered the same treatment...]

[Maybe one day people will stop using his sister to get to him. Probably not any time soon but he was sick of it after the FIRST time. This is just salt in the wounds now.]

[But he'll be fine. Gundam, on the other hand... Well, just by the tone in his voice it's obvious that he's still more upset than anything. Amd Kuzuryuu figures he should probably try and do something about that, instead of just sitting here being angry at CERES some more. There's plenty of time for that later, after all.]

Y'know...not wanting to disappoint you is what kept her going after...after the funhouse. And she wouldn't let the rest of us forget what you said or did, either. She thinks the damn world of you, that much was obvious to any of us.

So I guess...I'm actually more than just "pretty sure" that she'd never think you're useless.

[Will there be a point in this conversation where Gundam's response isn't preceded by a decent amount of silence? Who knows, but that point isn't now at least. Again he finds it difficult to know or figure out what to say here...for completely different reasons this time. Because something like that...suddenly he finds himself missing Sonia a lot. There hadn't been a whole lot of thought given to the possibility of seeing her again before, Gundam having been a little more wrapped up in settling into this new environment, coming to terms with a lot of things he's learned about home, somewhat trying to forget those things at the same time...

Spending time with her that evening, and then hearing this from Kuzuryuu...he really wants to see her again. The real her, not this bullshit CERES is pulling.

He feels very lonely right now, too. He knows he has to say something here though. He can't just sit here and stew in these feelings when he has someone on the phone that's rude. Especially when they're trying to lift his spirits.]

...thank you, Kuzuryuu. I'm very relieved to hear that.

Hey, I'm just saying the facts here. You don't have to thank me for something like that.

[Oh bullshit, Kuzuryuu, you were trying to make him feel better because you care. Don't even start.]

Hinata would tell you the same thing if you asked him.

And I would thank him as well.

[Just saying the facts here.]

Yeah, well... [He doesn't have an argument here. Gundam may not have been trying to call him out on his tsundere bullshit, but he actually did a good job of it.]

A-anyway, don't let it get to you, alright? Just mark it as another reason to punch these CERES assholes in the face once we get the chance.

[You're welcome, Tanaka. That's totally what he MEANT to say, but instead this crap came out. There's another pause before he adds:]

Was that it or...was there something else?

[He's not trying to end the conversation or anything, he's just...not really sure what else to say here. It kind of feels like the conversation has reached its end but he...doesn't want it to.]

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[Oh good, so Gundam isn't the only one who doesn't really want to hang up, but kind of feels like he's supposed to.

Was there something else though?]

I admit that I'm a little curious about your sister.

[Which isn't a lie, but he's mostly bringing it up as something else to keep the conversation going. He's not sure if this is even a good time to ask, all things considered...]

Heh, of course you are.

[He got to experience her for like...what? Five minutes? That's hardly enough time with her, in Kuzuryuu's opinion. Because she's amazing.]

You wanna come over and talk here then? I'll make tea.

[Because tea has the added benefit of being a pick me up in addition to a good conversation drink. And he's pretty sure they could both use one of those.]

[He's not yet sure if he would call her amazing, but interesting is a good word for her, for now. Though he's not wrong on that not being enough time with her. Which is a weird feeling, all things considered.

But oh, an invitation over? He wasn't actually expecting that.]

I would enjoy that. Tea sounds good.

[Great, even. Better than sitting around his own apartment...he should get dressed if he's going to leave though.]

[Don't worry, Gundam, you're not the only one still sitting around in his pajamas doing nothing. So you're not the only one who has to get dressed.]

My apartment's [In a certain building on a certain floor with a certain number that I don't actually know. But Kuzuryuu does and now Gundam does too. Ta da.] Just head over whenever, I'll get the water boiling. I hope you don't mind tea bags. Haven't gotten around to getting all the shit I'd need for loose leaf yet.

[Because that's kind of expensive and not really a high priority at the moment. Clothes and food are a little more important. And a birthday present for Hinata, of course.]

[Sort of pajama party then sweet.]

Alright. Once I've dressed myself I will head over. And I've never had loose leaf, so it does not matter to me either way.

[Not a rich kid like some people.]

[Pajama party in SPIRIT.]

Oh. Well forget I asked then. See you soon.

[And with that, he'll hang up and go get the water started. Then go throw on a shirt and a pair of pants. Roll his futon up and put it away because he just could not be fucked to do either of those things today.]

[In spirit, yes. The best kind of pajama party, really! But he's going to decide what wear exactly before just sticking to one of his tees and a pair of pants. No real need for the long sleeve shirt that goes with his usual ensemble. He will take the time to wrap his arm though before throwing on his scarf, gathering the hams, putting on his boots and coat and heading out.

It doesn't take him much longer to get there either. No detours needed to be taken, and he's explored the district enough now to know at least where the apartment building is. So pretty soon there's a polite knock on the door.]

[Kuzuryuu doesn't keep him waiting at the door long, opening it mere moments after the knock. Once again, he's just wearing a dress shirt and pants.He hasn't even bothered to do up the last two buttons on his shirt though and his pin is nowhere in sight.]

Just in time, the water's done.

[And with that, he disappears from the doorway and heads over to the kitchen area. Presumably to do something about the boiling water.]

[Kuzuryuu's apartment is, perhaps surprisingly, a little on the small side. Just a studio, furnished and decorated very traditionally. Really the only things of note are a black and gold saké set in the center of a low table (on which there are two empty tea cups and a box presumably full of tea bags), a kamidana set high on one of the walls, and a black memorial cabinet in a far corner near a folding screen with a dragon on it. Three guesses what that's about, and the first two don't count. The whole room smells faintly of incense, though there doesn't seem to be any burning right now.]

Just have a seat at the table, I'll be in there in a second.

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[As Kuzuryuu disappears, Gundam stops to remove his boots before going any further into the apartment. He also pulls off his coat, letting that hang over his arm as he moves to sit at the table as told. Though it's not without glancing around the small living space that he does so, just curiously taking in the new surroundings. It's nice. Reminds him, somewhat, of home, and makes him wonder if he should perhaps look into more traditional decorations for his own apartment. Not a lot, but enough to give it...sort of his mother's touch? She likes that kind of thing, after all.

He's a very good house guest though, sitting down without touching anything. Resting his coat in his lap. The most offensive thing he might be doing is remaining silent as he waits for his classmate. What a horrible guy, right?]

[Kuzuryuu would be happy to show him how if he wanted. He definitely took advantage of those free HOLO(gm) credits as soon as possible to try and make things as much like home as possible. Well...on a much smaller scale, anyway.]

[Jeez, what an asshole though, yeah. Wow. Just politely sitting there like that. Kuzuryuu reappears fairly quickly, a teakettle in hand. He kneels down on the cushion catty-corner to Gundam and proceeds to fill the two cups. Guests first, of course. Once that's done, he gets back up and takes it back into the kitchen because apparently he didn't think to grab a potholder or something. So it's just going to sit on the stove again. Oh well, gives Gundam time to pick out some tea.]

[It's predominantly oolong and green, though there are a few random other types in there as well. Some jasmine, chamomile...probably more "relaxing" types than one would think Kuzuryuu would have. Though not nearly as many as he likely needs.]

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