15strangers | You Find Yourselves Stirred By A Voice....

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You Find Yourselves Stirred By A Voice....

[You feel as you are on a fluffy cloud of warmth and the urge to not want to move is great. However, the voice speaks again as if it is urgent...and maybe angry?]

Damn brats! Get off the merchandise before I call security on you!

[Oh. Well.

When you come to, the familiar scenes of your bedrooms fill your sight. However, the barriers are gone and strangest of all, there are people around. They can SEE you and for sure, they are gawking at the weirdos that are somehow sleeping in department store beds. But on the hands of Croix and Chariot, there's something on their hands...a phone number and a message saying 'Call me! :D' from some weird girl with an A name. But when you finally move and get away from any nosy customers, you have to wonder 'What just happened?' 'Is everyone ok?'

And why do you have the urge to go visit Cafe MYJL?]

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Yes, but not like this one. We'll only be in charge of the dead, and we won't be turning them against each other. We'll be becoming the first Composers of our respective universes, so we'll get to run the Game the way we think is best.

[Something briefly dims in Kurama's expression as Goro explains, but it's quickly covered as he nods his agreement.]

I won't say my Game will always be kind... Our Players will have to become strong enough to fight the Noise, after all. But nothing like this.

And every soul who participates will know exactly what they've signed up for.

[ Almost as though reminding himself that they're both here, he squeezes their hands -- there's a bit more force than intended, because he can squeeze their hands and it doesn't hurt him like hell.

... Also maybe because he's kind of tense? He's not fully relaxing until they're settled somewhere and can actually fucking rest. ]

Honestly... I feel like they couldn't have picked two better people for this kind of thing. I know you'll both put everything bit of effort into doing it... the ways you feel are right...

[ He studies their hands for a moment before he looks up, smiles... and there's something missing from it? Not something readable, because it's such a soft blend of underlying, various emotions. ]

Well... what's next, then? What are you two planning to do?

Assuming I've kept track of time properly, my timeline should have around two weeks before Shido becomes Prime Minister, if nobody stops him first.

[His hatred of Shido is back in full force, but...thinking about completing his plan just isn't as satisfying anymore. He can't shake the realizations he had while he was actually thinking logically about the situation.]

I plan to change his heart before then...and then probably deal with this god figure you mentioned being very angry with me for defying my role. But he should have thought of that before he decided to cast the rebellious type.

After that, I'm going to join the hunt for the one causing the Noise infestations. Once we find and defeat him, I'll start a Reapers' Game in Shibuya. I think I'll start by gathering up what's left of the people Shido had killed and seeing how many of their souls I can piece back together into a whole Player.

[Kurama doesn't quite feel right about that smile despite the softness to it. But...] I've certainly missed the conclusion of the Tournament of Kings, but given that I had no plans to rule Makai in the first place, I'm not especially concerned by that.

...I should still have a bit of time left before my mother expects to see me, thankfully. I thought... I might offer my help, if Goro still wants it.

I'll need to figure out a good excuse to be away often, but I intend to join the hunt, as well.

[His expression dims again and it takes him a little longer to hide it this time, something a little lost to it before it's concealed behind a smile.] After that... I suppose I should begin my own Game, as well, in my world... I'll need to negotiate with Koenma, of course, I have no desire whatsoever to usurp Reikai's rulers.

[ The mention of Shido has his hands tightening in their grip a bit, but he quickly relaxes them. There's a mixture of emotions -- relief, worry...

Akira can't say he's surprised that's his new goal, given the way he's acting now, and yet... there still is some surprise. He looks at the floor for a moment, relief surfacing for a moment before his own memories of how Shido's palace went affect any other emotions he's trying to focus on. He can't help the worry... Regardless of Goro's newly obtained invincibility, there's the matter of him going against... Shido.

He pauses after Kurama's words, his brow tensing at the way the redhead's expression dims. He glances to the side a moment, and then presses a kiss to his hand. ]

Well, I [ smile turning hollow ] can't say my parents will be happy, but I'm more than happy to help you with anything. And it's probably a good idea to keep in mind I'm the type to help with things people don't ask for help with.

[ Yep, trying to lighten the mood. He looks to Goro... ]

Shido's palace is tough. Not as tough as taking down Yaldabaoth was, but... it shouldn't be too tough for you guys. Looks like I'll be the one useful for navigating, for once... Not sure how Futaba will take that.

Edited 2017-12-26 07:03 (UTC)

[...He's not meeting your eyes right now, Akira.]

Better than I expect she'd take being asked to work with me again after I told the police when and where they would be able to capture the Phantom Thieves. It might be for the best if...I didn't ask for their help. I've been in Shido's Palace before, and I'm fairly sure that between my Personas and my new abilities, I shouldn't need much help to get through it.

[Kurama is fine. Really. And his look softens at the kiss to his hand. His fingers squeeze gently around Akira's.

But Goro's words have him looking concerned.]

You of course intend to be bringing both of us if you aren't involving them.

[It's not exactly a question?]

...

[ He gently squeezes both Kurama's and Goro's hands before tugging his own free. He's placing both hands on the brunette's shoulders. ]

Goro. Look at me for a second.

[ Nope, not going to say another word or do anything before he is looked at, either... ]

I need you to consider something...

[ His expression is serious. Very, very serious. ]

Just like how Shido didn't only do damage to your life, it wasn't just you who did damage to Futaba's or Haru's. Taking away the chance for them to have a hand in bringing that man to justice would be unfair and... Frankly, I'd be disappointed in you.

[ There's a gentle squeeze to his boyfriend's shoulders... before he follows up those words with a kiss to Goro's forehead. ]

I trust you to do the right thing, though, with that in mind.

[Akira's words make sense. He's not the only one who has reason to want revenge against Shido, and he knows he would be angry if someone tried to take it away from him. After a brief moment, he lets out a sigh.]

I'll...tell them what my plan is now. If they're willing to join me, I'll be happy to fight alongside them one more time. But if they aren't...it would also be unfair to expect me to leave it entirely to other people.

[And now he's chewing at his lip, looking uncertain.]

Either way...I doubt they'll be happy about...us. If you don't want that complication, I...won't hold it against you.

If they aren't, perhaps we could make a race of it. That could be interesting.

[Wait, what is that last bit? Kurama frowns, more than a little disapproving.]

Goro. Akira would not give you up for anything- [Pause. Small sigh. Yes, okay, maybe these talks have been happening too often.] But he can tell you that himself this time...

[ That last part has his expression tensing... and then the last two words out of Kurama's mouth has him frowning. He gives a look of "what, seriously?" to the redhead, before sighing gently.

There's another kiss to Goro's forehead before he starts with the initial part: ]

I'll tell them the same thing I just told you. They've seen their share of abuse and manipulation. If you're actually open with them, I'm sure they'll come around. It won't be a matter of them jumping to forgive you, but...

[ He shakes his head. ]

Every single one of us started out simply working together towards the same goal... We didn't start out as friends. That part happened as we endured some tough experiences together. It was a similar concept as what we all went through here.

[ A glance to the side for a moment, and then: ]

Guess it's kind of morbid, but I guess people grow closer, faster, when they have something to suffer through together...

[ But as for that last part of what Goro said... ]

For starters, I love my friends a lot. And it's true... I hold their opinions pretty high up there. They'll... probably have a lot of questions, and there's no doubt in my mind, they're going to want to know if this is something I'm sure about.

[ He gives a gentle smirk. ]

Which... I'll tell them, yes, it's something I'm very sure about.

[ Something... in his expression falters, though. He's turning his head, and it happens that Kurama will be able to see the way his expression drops. ]

... The reactions will depend on which timeline we visit.

[ He reaches out, taking Kurama's hand. ]

But... one thing that'll stay the same, is you'll have the support of your boyfriends.

[ HE'S ON A ROLL WITH THE BEING BLUNT THING...?

... But, in all seriousness, he is glancing from one to the other, watching their reactions. ]

[Still being technically dead, it's easy for him to not realize he's been holding his breath until Akira finishes speaking. Once he's sure the other Persona user is done, he lets out a sigh and closes his eyes.]

I don't plan on putting up any more fronts. I have too many people who like me for who I really am to go back to hiding behind the image the public wants. And Shido...well, he'll have a hard time killing me, considering I'm already dead.

[He opens his eyes and gives a hint of a smile, a reassuring gesture that his undead status doesn't bother him.]

And if you really think I'm worth facing your friends' judgement over...I won't push you away. It means a lot to me, that I'm so important to you.

[And his cheeks flush red as he looks at Kurama. It's really not fair that he can blush even without a heartbeat...]

And even more that I'm important to both of you, even if it's a concept I'm not entirely used to yet.

Edited 2017-12-26 09:27 (UTC)

[Have a "Yes, seriously." look in answer, Akira. He might need to apologize to you later for underestimating Goro's insecurities.

But for now he is a little busy with that last part of the discussion. It's not easy to make Kurama blush and yet there is the faintest hint of pink there as his eyes move from Akira to Goro.]

You're very important to me, Goro. As important as Akira is. [Despite that little blush, a flicker of mischief passes through Kurama's green eyes.] And as he is already aware, Akira is one of my most precious treasures.

[ There's the faintest of flinches at hearing the mention of why Shido won't be able to kill him. He's trying his hardest to adjust to this... development? But it's still another matter entirely to hear it said so casually. His jawline tightens, but that hint of a smile...

... After a small nod, he does eventually relax at the next words. Seeing that blush, too, helps. Namely considering it's both of them blushing. Holy shit, victory?

One hand moves to his mouth, fingers gently curled as he releases a quiet chuckle. But... of course. D-damn it, that wording. His brow tenses a little, the hand shifting to cover the lower hand of his face.

... Is he actually bristling the tiniest bit? And is he turning just a little redder as he realizes Kurama has managed to get under his skin enough to have him reacting that way? ... yep.

It's not every day someone can fluster him via two casually-tossed words, and this "weakness" is... different. Maybe a part of it is it being exploited during a time when there are already so many other emotions flying around? Either way... HUFF.

And as though it could shield his face at all, really, he moves the hand to twist a strand of bangs. His head is ducked down ever-so-slightly. HE'S ALREADY MADE A FOOL OF HIMSELF, LET HIM RIDE THIS EMBARRASSMENT COASTER THE REST OF THE WAY, HE GUESSES... ]

... You know some of the effects of that will wear off eventually, right? Faster, if you abuse it.

[ ... Right, universe?

He won't always blush like an idiot, right......? ]

Edited 2017-12-26 10:41 (UTC)

[He reaches to squeeze Akira's arm reassuringly at the flinch. He's here, he's solid. Being a spiritual creature doesn't affect any of that, anymore.

Then Kurama speaks, and his face turns even redder. He certainly hasn't forgotten that kiss over the Reaper Creeper board...]

Ah, you...mean quite a lot to me, too.

[Having Akira encourage this conversation eases the guilt he feels whenever he thinks about his interest in Kurama. His boyfriend knows about it...and is okay with it.

He takes a breath, smiles, and turns to clarify exactly what he means with a kiss.]

[Akira is so cute when he blushes and Kurama likes that he is special enough to get under his skin (under his mask) so easily.] I suppose I'll just have to enjoy it while it lasts~

[And...oh. Kurama has done a lot of flirting, and gotten very close in many ways with Goro since dying, but they haven't...talked about this. Kurama understood why, of course, but understanding doesn't give him any mystic immunity to how it feels to finally hear it.

Or to finally feel Goro's mouth against his. Kurama welcomes the kiss and returns it, lips soft but unashamedly encouraging, unashamedly wanting as his eyes close and he leans closer.]

[ He still remembers that moment at the ghost board that had actually managed to throw him off entirely. He remembers the talks, the implications, and especially the more recent signs; the way they've been acting since this reunion began is pretty solid evidence, right?

But, it's one thing knowing. And feeling. Actually having something more irrefutable? Something audible and visible?

Needless to say, anything he possibly could have said has now been shoved abruptly onto the back burner. He blinks, eyes lifting to watch the pair... and face darkening a little more than it always was.

Though, the smile he gives is fond -- maybe a bit more relieved than he'd intended. ]

[He won't go too far with the kiss, not somewhere public, anyway. When he pulls back, he's still blushing, but is also smiling contentedly.]

And, of course, there's someone else I've been wanting to kiss for the past week and a half, too.

[Now it's Akira's turn to be kissed, with a sense of happy relief in Goro's movements.]

[Kurama, well, he's definitely blushing more than he was before Goro kissed him. His smile isn't the practiced, polished thing most people see, it's just a little lopsided, pleased and happy and completely genuine.]

Truthfully, I'm more than a little surprised that I got kissed first.

[He's perfectly content to watch them kiss, his expression soft and fond.]

[ He laughs at Kurama's words, his cheeks still flushed as he sheepishly reaches up to twist a small strand of his bangs. That smile of Kurama's is... incredibly nice to see. Akira stares for a moment until Goro's words break him out of it.

Akira's expression softens. For a moment, he's firmly and happily pressing into the kiss, one red-gloved hand pressed to the side of Goro's face. When he pulls back, he's giving a fond, warm smile of his own. ]

Heh... the three of us do have lost time to make up for...

[ He's giving a small, almost playful grin as he briefly rests his forehead against Goro's. His hand lingers against the other young man's face a moment before he releases a quiet hum...

Pulling back he uses his teeth to tug one glove loose; each hand removes a glove, and he sighs quietly. There. He reaches up to rest a semi-bare hand against Goro's face. Well, it's still bandaged, even if it's no longer injured... but now he can properly feel skin!

Gloves are nice, and all, but when you haven't been able to touch your boyfriend for a week and a half, they're kind of annoying. In any case, a small grin flashes before he presses another, brief kiss to Goro's lips... ]

That's better. Also....

[ ... He looks to Kurama. There's not proper warning before he tugs the redhead towards him to press a kiss to his lips now. ]

[He leans into Akira's touch, reaching his own bare hand up to slide it over the back of his human boyfriend's. There aren't words for how nice it is to finally be able to touch him and be felt, instead of just passing right through the moment Akira moved.]

I hope you don't mind that I kissed Kurama first...I wanted to make my feelings for him clear before giving him a front row seat like that.

[And speaking of front row seats...that's...somehow even nicer to watch when they know he can see them. He's a little surprised he's not jealous now that he's passing for alive again, but then...he trusts both of them. Just the thought that he has two people he can trust that much brings a little more warmth to his smile, as he brushes a bit of hair away from his face.]

[The two of them still look so good together, they just fit so well. Kurama can't be anything but grateful that there is space for him here.]

Making up lost time... I'll look forward to it.

[It feels good to be able to just kiss Akira with nothing else tainting it. No desperation, no grief, no guilt and regret. Just their feelings for each other. He gives a light, playful nip to Akira's lower lip.]

[ He smiles into the kiss, eyes closed for a moment. This is... definitely different. It's warmer, and there's finally no fucking guilt or desperation... Damn if that doesn't change a lot of things about this one gesture.

There's a chuckle, practically breathed out as he playfully returns that nip before pulling back.

Akira's expression is brighter; he looks from one to the other with fondness and warmth. ]

Mind, huh...? [ to Goro ] ... Actually, I was curious to see that two weeks ago.

[ There's a playful grin as that tidbit of information is revealed. ]

My imagination didn't hold a candle to it.

[Don't mind him just casually wrapping his arms around both of them.]

Ah, so is that why we had that discussion Thursday? And here I thought you just didn't want me to feel bad about still having a crush on Sae-san.

You Find Yourselves Stirred By A Voice....

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hoo boy p5 spoilers indeed

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