WEEK 1

[strangerpeople]

WEEK 1

[You now know why you're here, Titled. The question now is, is there a way to get out of here without invoking the rules? What will those who brought you here do to get you to kill?

Time will tell.

There are fifteen strangers in this place.]

Comments

[foolishjustice]

Ah, but I can be quite stubborn as well. Are you sure you want a battle of attrition with me, Akira-kun?

[beguiledcard]

Hmmm...

[ One corner of his lips is lifting a little more with the next words. ]

I do enjoy a good challenge.

[ And now there's a bit of a grin as that glint becomes more prominent. ]

Especially when I'm up against you.

[foolishjustice]

[...All this flirting was a mistake. He really wants to kiss Akira right now, but this is way too public.]

Such confidence, Akira-kun. Well, if you enjoy challenging me that much, why don't we add a friendly wager to this hunt?

[beguiledcard]

[ The mention of a wager brightens his expression a little with something akin to... excitement. He tilts his head to the side. The grin remains perfectly intact. ]

A wager, huh?

[ His gaze lowers in thought for a moment, a mischievous air surrounding him. He makes a point of letting his gaze slide up up the opposite form before he finally speaks again. ]

All right...

[ A grin much more akin to the one he wears in the Metaverse surfaces. ]

The winner gets to ask for any favor of their choice.

[foolishjustice]

Any favor, hmm?

[He turns faintly pink at the way Akira looks him over, though the way his eyes briefly flicker down suggests they're probably thinking the same thing.]

I believe I can accept those terms.

[beguiledcard]

[ A soft chuckle escapes as he casually shifts his stance, a perfectly... innocent smile surfacing before he speaks. ]

Game on, detective.

[foolishjustice]

I hope you won't be too upset when you lose. Finding things is one of my most important skills.

[beguiledcard]

Well, you should know the risk only ups the excitement. [ STILL TOTALLY INNOCENT FACE ] Victory tastes sweeter when it's against a worthy opponent.

[ Even if this challenge isn't remotely about winning, more than it is the fun of going against his favorite rival... ]

Well... how about we seal the deal then?

[ Annnd that's a not-especially-discreet glance over at the nearest clothing store. ]

[foolishjustice]

[He follows Akira's glance and...oh. That would work, wouldn't it?]

It wouldn't do to leave it open, would it?

[beguiledcard]

[ And it's those words that are all the confirmation that he needs. There's a slight glint in his eyes as he lets them linger on the other young man's face. There's a small grin on his lips as he starts that way, steps casual.

He's letting his fingers idly brush against the clothes on the way to one of the dressing rooms. And once he's inside? He's casually leaning against the mirror, hands in pockets. ]

[foolishjustice]

[Well, if Akira isn't going to move for it first. Once the door is solidly closed behind them, he steps forward to rest his palm against Akira's cheek. Then he lets his hand drop to his boyfriend's shoulder as he steps forward and presses their lips firmly together.]

[beguiledcard]

[ Just as planned. There's a very telling grin as Goro moves in, and he doesn't hesitate to slide a hand around to press it against his boyfriend's back.

His other hand moves up to tangle in Goro's hair as he smiles into the kiss. ]