[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]
I fail to see if this is kindness, which is unwanted, or some new form of exquisite torment that has never been imagined before.
[Forcing him to rest....rude...]
You are a terrible nursemaid. Though I suppose it was inevitable you would grow to regret that.
[He lies back down--more because he has to than because he wants to, because he's trembling a little.]
A demon would never wish for a fallen angel to be in his domain. One moment's shining does not forgive a lifetime of conflict, of course. When vice makes mercy... how truly disgusting. [that is not even close to how that quote goes, Eichi.
He lifts the water bottle, but only to press it to his forehead; it's cool, and that's enough for him.]
[and so eichi lies back down and rei relents, sighing and going to collect a chair. this is absolutely not how he expected to spend the night after his performance but he supposes that eichi tenshouin is so very good at throwing off all plots and plans]
Are you truly so surprised that a monster would have horrendous bedside manner? Regardless, my intention is not to make sure that you are happy, but simply that you remain alive.
Unlike you, I have no interest in casually bloodying my hands.
[as for whether it's kindness or torment
rei supposes that's really up to eichi to decide, he'd rather not think too deeply on the matter]
Eichi shifts his gaze to the ceiling again, murmuring--]
It will happen, regardless of whose hands happen to touch mine last.
But tonight... no, not tonight.
[He sighs.]
Have you always been so stubborn? I had known you were like this for all of those precious little souls you call your friends, but to think that you are so stubborn about the people who are your enemies as well...!
[honestly rei can only tilt his head at that, silently judging, something along the lines of-
Well, it's not as if I, an immortal, could truly comprehend....
before he shakes his head, feeling the rise of irritation at his beloved humans being called 'precious little souls' so condescendingly, and then suppressing it.
he'd really rather not give eichi what he wants]
Demons don't take well to being given orders by humans, no matter their rank or title. It would be more accurate to say that I am merely living my life as I please, and you are the one causing disorder by trying to change that path.
He laughs, softly, and soon it's coughing, before he catches his breath again, but he can't help it.]
Ah... a demon who espouses order over all, and an angel who sows disorder wherever he goes...what a sordid drama this is.
[Eichi's flagging, though. Despite himself, his hand's growing lax on that water bottle, and his eyelids are drooping. He's exhausted, and the coughing isn't helping.]
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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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And your request has been denied. Perhaps you should've thought of that before you thought to enter a monster's domain.
Either rest and recover, or I'll finish my call to Hasumi-kun.
At this rate, I almost regret having invited you onto my stage.
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I fail to see if this is kindness, which is unwanted, or some new form of exquisite torment that has never been imagined before.
[Forcing him to rest....rude...]
You are a terrible nursemaid. Though I suppose it was inevitable you would grow to regret that.
[He lies back down--more because he has to than because he wants to, because he's trembling a little.]
A demon would never wish for a fallen angel to be in his domain. One moment's shining does not forgive a lifetime of conflict, of course. When vice makes mercy... how truly disgusting. [that is not even close to how that quote goes, Eichi.
He lifts the water bottle, but only to press it to his forehead; it's cool, and that's enough for him.]
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Are you truly so surprised that a monster would have horrendous bedside manner? Regardless, my intention is not to make sure that you are happy, but simply that you remain alive.
Unlike you, I have no interest in casually bloodying my hands.
[as for whether it's kindness or torment
rei supposes that's really up to eichi to decide, he'd rather not think too deeply on the matter]
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Eichi shifts his gaze to the ceiling again, murmuring--]
It will happen, regardless of whose hands happen to touch mine last.
But tonight... no, not tonight.
[He sighs.]
Have you always been so stubborn? I had known you were like this for all of those precious little souls you call your friends, but to think that you are so stubborn about the people who are your enemies as well...!
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Well, it's not as if I, an immortal, could truly comprehend....
before he shakes his head, feeling the rise of irritation at his beloved humans being called 'precious little souls' so condescendingly, and then suppressing it.
he'd really rather not give eichi what he wants]
Demons don't take well to being given orders by humans, no matter their rank or title. It would be more accurate to say that I am merely living my life as I please, and you are the one causing disorder by trying to change that path.
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He can't help it.
He laughs, softly, and soon it's coughing, before he catches his breath again, but he can't help it.]
Ah... a demon who espouses order over all, and an angel who sows disorder wherever he goes...what a sordid drama this is.
[Eichi's flagging, though. Despite himself, his hand's growing lax on that water bottle, and his eyelids are drooping. He's exhausted, and the coughing isn't helping.]
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That's almost a shame.
Rei watches, observes, and then sighs.]
Say, Tenshouin-kun... If you wake up in a coffin, you'd have only brought it upon yourself, you know.
[wait what]
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