[He just slumps against the couch when he's left there, covered his eyes with the back of one hand. He still manages a wry laugh, though, if a slightly breathless one.
That's all he deserves, after all, isn't it?]
No, there's no need for that. You can leave me here like this.
[Just...shoo.]
Eventually, someone will notice that I am gone and assume I have collapsed somewhere, just like this, and then they will come to fetch me. It would be troublesome if I were to die too soon, after all.
Your first mistake would be to presume that there exists any sort of tie between us, Tenshouin-kun. I know you're desperate for friends, but it would be best not to count me among that number.
[though whether that's eichi's tendency to tear down everyone around him or rei's own habit of not keeping firm ties between people.... that's up in the air
regardless, he'll be going to his fridge and grabbing a bottle of water, then pressing it into eichi's free hand since it's open now]
Perhaps it's merely the sadistic fun of a demon to hover over a fallen emperor.
[There's a pause, slow and considering, and then--]
Disgusting.
[Tell us how you really feel, Eichi.
Nonetheless, he doesn't toss away the water bottle or anything equally childish. His hand closes around it, and then he brings his arm down to rest by his side again, water in hand.
And then... he sighs.]
Revel away then. There is no chance I will be back on my feet any time soon, so there is no better time to marvel at the fallen.
does eichi think that he'll be able to intake the water through osmosis. he knows they're idols and didn't study A Lot but the academy still made them take basic science courses
jfc
anyway]
... Was it worth it?
[to cause a bit of trouble, to get back up on stage, when it leaves him looking like this....]
[He sighs softly, eyes shut beneath his hand, relaxing against the couch. It's the silliest question of all, because--]
Of course it was worth it.
[For Eichi, it's simple. He's loved being an idol. He's always loved it. He wants to sing, dance, and bring that light to a stage. He does everything he does....for the sake of what is expected of him, and for the sake of (he'd thought), bringing more light to a stagnant academy, but in the end...
Is it that bad, to just want to perform?
Apparently it is. He's punished every time he does.]
Sweets with sweets war not, joy delights in joy. Isn't that so? [Naturally.] This is not something I could ever regret.
[Eichi seems entirely unbothered by those words. For a moment, he was able to perform again. For a moment, he was able to dazzle, and shine.
He could sing, and dance.
He was on a stage.
It was worth it.]
To do anything is to push the limits of my own existence; if I allowed that to stop me, I would never get anything done. Though I am sure that would be anything but a tragedy to you.
Well, I cannot deny that it would be preferred if you would cease making war every place you stepped foot. It's like having to clean up the messes of a very tenacious child and your naps never last long enough...
[yeah this is definitely how keito feels
even though keito also encourages eichi to keep going everywhere and honestly rei would just like a break
and yet rei likes making trouble and stirring the pot enough that he invited eichi on stage with him
troublesome. he's very good at being his own worst enemy, isn't he?]
Eichi just sighs at that, a quiet, almost inaudible sound, and slumps a little bit more.]
Yes, well... this nap may last longer than most, and so...perhaps it will be long enough for the elderly to clean up the messes of youth...?
[aka he's probably going to end up back in the hospital and that's pretty shitty and he hates it, but hopefully rei enjoys his freedom from Eichi for a bit.]
Rei is just going to quirk an eyebrow at that, then moving ahead of his own accord and going to go ahead and wrap his fingers around eichi's wrist, lifting the hand off his face as he leans down to inspect this poor mess of a man on his couch]
Hey.
You're not entering the eternal slumber just yet, are you?
[There's a long pause at that, and then Eichi sits up. He's pale, and the room honestly is kind of spinning, and he coughs a few times before he manages words, but he's completely serious when he speaks.]
If my presence here is so troubling, I will simply leave now.
[go away rei]
I have more manners than to overstay my admittedly debatable welcome.
[what the fuck were you expecting this evening, Eichi.
Regardless he's surprised enough that he's turning back when he hears Eichi rustling and then he's stopping to return back to the couch and reach a hand out to Eichi's shoulder and steady him
ew he feels a Concern why.]
In truth, I'm not sure where to begin with that assortment of false statements-
The fall, the freedom, the rebellion - all of that most certainly delighted me.
[listen rei is honest if nothing else, he has no interest in hiding behind deceits like some people
but]
At the same time, you really ought to stop pretending that you know me.
[because even as annoyed as he is, the idea of leaving someone behind or letting them proceed to their downfall so completely and thoroughly sits poorly with him]
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That's all he deserves, after all, isn't it?]
No, there's no need for that. You can leave me here like this.
[Just...shoo.]
Eventually, someone will notice that I am gone and assume I have collapsed somewhere, just like this, and then they will come to fetch me. It would be troublesome if I were to die too soon, after all.
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You really don't know how to ask for anything nicely, do you?
[oh god he's tired. eichi is so tiring, is this how keito feels what the fuck, rei hates it when he empathizes with keito]
I'm not interested in being soundly scolded when it's discovered that I left you here....
[so like. fuck you, he's not going anywhere]
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That gets another laugh, wry and soft.]
Ah, please... it is not as though anyone would care, so there is no reason to pretend otherwise.
[He lifts his free hand, limply waving it.]
Do not allow me to be an anchor holding you down; I can only imagine how galling that would be.
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[though whether that's eichi's tendency to tear down everyone around him or rei's own habit of not keeping firm ties between people.... that's up in the air
regardless, he'll be going to his fridge and grabbing a bottle of water, then pressing it into eichi's free hand since it's open now]
Perhaps it's merely the sadistic fun of a demon to hover over a fallen emperor.
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[There's a pause, slow and considering, and then--]
Disgusting.
[Tell us how you really feel, Eichi.
Nonetheless, he doesn't toss away the water bottle or anything equally childish. His hand closes around it, and then he brings his arm down to rest by his side again, water in hand.
And then... he sighs.]
Revel away then. There is no chance I will be back on my feet any time soon, so there is no better time to marvel at the fallen.
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does eichi think that he'll be able to intake the water through osmosis. he knows they're idols and didn't study A Lot but the academy still made them take basic science courses
jfc
anyway]
... Was it worth it?
[to cause a bit of trouble, to get back up on stage, when it leaves him looking like this....]
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[He sighs softly, eyes shut beneath his hand, relaxing against the couch. It's the silliest question of all, because--]
Of course it was worth it.
[For Eichi, it's simple. He's loved being an idol. He's always loved it. He wants to sing, dance, and bring that light to a stage. He does everything he does....for the sake of what is expected of him, and for the sake of (he'd thought), bringing more light to a stagnant academy, but in the end...
Is it that bad, to just want to perform?
Apparently it is. He's punished every time he does.]
Sweets with sweets war not, joy delights in joy. Isn't that so? [Naturally.] This is not something I could ever regret.
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[Yet Rei can't pretend to be disgusted by it - if anything, he's terribly amused.]
To push the limits of your very existence... for the sake of a single performance on a stage that isn't yours, adorned in ill-fitting garments?
Is this a case of low standards? Perhaps some cousin of performance anxiety caused by a lack of exposure?
Or does the Emperor simply miss holding his audiences?
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[Eichi seems entirely unbothered by those words. For a moment, he was able to perform again. For a moment, he was able to dazzle, and shine.
He could sing, and dance.
He was on a stage.
It was worth it.]
To do anything is to push the limits of my own existence; if I allowed that to stop me, I would never get anything done. Though I am sure that would be anything but a tragedy to you.
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[yeah this is definitely how keito feels
even though keito also encourages eichi to keep going everywhere and honestly rei would just like a break
and yet rei likes making trouble and stirring the pot enough that he invited eichi on stage with him
troublesome. he's very good at being his own worst enemy, isn't he?]
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Eichi just sighs at that, a quiet, almost inaudible sound, and slumps a little bit more.]
Yes, well... this nap may last longer than most, and so...perhaps it will be long enough for the elderly to clean up the messes of youth...?
[aka he's probably going to end up back in the hospital and that's pretty shitty and he hates it, but hopefully rei enjoys his freedom from Eichi for a bit.]
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Rei is just going to quirk an eyebrow at that, then moving ahead of his own accord and going to go ahead and wrap his fingers around eichi's wrist, lifting the hand off his face as he leans down to inspect this poor mess of a man on his couch]
Hey.
You're not entering the eternal slumber just yet, are you?
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Eichi opens one eye to squint at Rei, eyebrow arching slightly.]
Certainly not yet. There is far too much to do for that. My body will not give out on your dressing room couch, I give you my word.
Now will you leave me alone?
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No.
[in all honesty being left alone to suffer and struggle and gasp for breath just sounds way too depressing
but he'd really rather not have to tell eichi that]
You know, I do hope at some point tonight you realize that I am hardly yours to command.
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I certainly am not about to beg you to leave.
[So.....]
It would see we are at an impasse, then.
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No, please. Do beg. I may actually consider your request.
[like a proper demon
but he'll at least back off now, walking over to his chair.]
I suppose I will merely have to call Hasumi-kun to collect the body.
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That brings a different smile out of him--one that's somewhere between wry and faintly amused.]
I suppose it is nothing but his duty to gather the bodies of the Tenshouin family.
And yet, he is so busy. I would rather drag myself out of here than call upon him to do so.
[It's...complicated.]
I do not intend to rely on his charity here.
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broke updisbanded their old unit butA smile!]
If you care to call your chauffeur, I could always escort you to your car.
[bridal carry and demolition of Eichi's pride round 2.]
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If my presence here is so troubling, I will simply leave now.
[go away rei]
I have more manners than to overstay my admittedly debatable welcome.
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Regardless he's surprised enough that he's turning back when he hears Eichi rustling and then he's stopping to return back to the couch and reach a hand out to Eichi's shoulder and steady him
ew he feels a Concern why.]
In truth, I'm not sure where to begin with that assortment of false statements-
[to clarify that first.]
But I still wouldn't advise that decision.
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Let him walk away and fall on his face a little ways away in peace.
A cough, and then somewhat testily:]
First you fancy yourself a demon, and then the advisor to an emperor.
Keep your advice to yourself.
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[also what the fuck he doesn't want that position ever
but boy is he feeling frustrated. Eichi is even harder to rein in than Koga.]
But I lack interest in watching you self-destruct all the same.
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Right!!!
That's how it works with everyone.]
Really now. One would think watching me self-destruct would be your favorite past time at this point.
[Really!!
He isn't lying back down.]
Though perhaps it was only the fall you were interested in.
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[listen rei is honest if nothing else, he has no interest in hiding behind deceits like some people
but]
At the same time, you really ought to stop pretending that you know me.
[because even as annoyed as he is, the idea of leaving someone behind or letting them proceed to their downfall so completely and thoroughly sits poorly with him]
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I am not pretending anything.
[He means that sincerely, for once, too.]
My request is simple as can be. There is no prevarication, there are no ulterior motives or layers.
[JUST LEAVE HIM ALONE....]
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