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[steelmagnolias]

 [Well, Ren's here, just as he said he'd be. He'll buy drinks for any adults still alive that want to imbibe, but there's also a number of sodas in a cooler available for anyone who's a minor or just doesn't want to drink. He's also brought in some snacks from Yotsukoshi and a few of those crab buckets, although anyone else is certainly free to contribute their own food and drink to the pile. 

Ren finishes up his cigarette before setting up, letting it extinguish before everyone arrives. Look, he's being good, there's only one in the ashtray. 

Joey's got one of her dance routines planned, Ren already also had the King's Game set up, or people can just mingle.

It's just not good to be lonely.]

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[beguiledcard]

[ Okay, so... this?

This is actually better than anything he could have expected. One corner of his lips almost tugs upward. ]

Unless you're not feeling up for the challenge?

[ how is this even a challenge akira ]

[thegreenhornet]

Oh, you're on, you smug bastard.

[He looks around as if there's a big line of people waiting to hold hands with him]

[comesaround]

Yeah? You talk a big game but what's stopping you from going and picking someone to do that with?

Actions DO speak louder than words, you know.

[ Don't even try to go after him, Britt. The look on his face - mostly amused - promises this as such. ]

[beguiledcard]

[ oh my god

Akira's eyebrows lift just a little, and there's a brief glance between Karma and Britt...

Dimly, comes a brief contemplation; maybe he should go see if any of the stores sell popcorn... ]

Ah!

[ The snap of fingers with the hand that's most recently bandaged (the other is a no-go in finger snapping, alas). ]

Maybe you two should take the time to get to know each other by holding hands, instead?

[thegreenhornet]

When I said 'smug bastard' I didn't mean to summon another one.

[Go to hell, Karma Akabane, and by that he means go to hell right here and grab his hand]

Let's get this done. How long does this game last, again?

[comesaround]

[ Wow okay Akira. You traitor?!

There's a bit of a disbelieving look on Karma's face because this was NOT how he pictured things to go. For a second Akira might see that brief consideration crossing his features; the one where he almost straight up punched Britt for grabbing his hand like that. ]

...Hopefully not long.

[ Fine. He'll play along for now, though. ]

Either way it's best to abide by the rules and i'm sure your number will be called out soon enough, Akira.

[beguiledcard]

[ AND HE ACTUALLY HAS TO MAKE A POINT OF TAKING A SIP OF SODA TO KEEP A STRAIGHT FACE................

Sh-shit, this is way better than what he'd expected.

Fortunately, he manages to keep a straight face, though there's a small glint in his eyes -- no more of that straight-up "something missing" that's been there since the investigation. ]

Hmmm... would it help if I promised each of you a reward for seeing this thing through to the end while on your best behaviors?

[thegreenhornet]

It better be a good reward, or... [He points with his other hand at Karma] Or this guy will be really upset.

[You handle a revenge, Karma. Britt's not going to bother]

[comesaround]

I wouldn't put it like that, but I do agree there should be a good reward for this.

[ Only seeming slightly less irritated due to that he can tell Akira seems a little bit more himself compared to the whole week before this. ]

[theirmagic]

[ Oh hey, it's Ursula. ]

How about the person with the resolve to hold on the longest gets to be the next king?

[beguiledcard]

There we go. Whoever hangs on until the end with the best behavior, gets to be king and give the final order to someone.

[ If innocence could be described through someone's expression, surely it would be the one Akira's wearing, right? ]

Fair enough, right?