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[beguiledcard]

featuring: akira, 9S ( twoaffirmations ), goro akechi ( lowkeycrazy )
what's happening? akira waking up in the reset room to find two very concerned people then deals with messed up memories
day: 39 ( 02/23 )
content warnings: death talk, depressing shit, and some vague p5 spoilers

waking up

The first thing he feels is confused as hell. And for several seconds, he continues to lie there, his mind scrambling to make sense of everything. It’s all broken, fuzzy, faded out… Some parts feel similar to watching a movie, while other parts make no sense at all – the context is clearly missing, even if he can’t begin to figure out what said context is…

“Joker! Watch o-“

His head hurts…

”-piece of shit!!!”

… What?

”… echi”

…

”…make a deal—“

Where-… the hell is he? He remembers something about creatures being drawn to sound – they’ll kill whoever makes it? But… where the hell is he? And why? He rolls over onto his back, staring straight up at the ceiling. Heh…

There’s…

… Nothing…

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[twoaffirmations]

9S gives Akechi a look of betrayal. Seriously, he's being left alone here? He doesn't know what to do, he doesn't know how to comfort Akira or make him talk, or even if he should--

But Akechi is gone, and 9S is left to nervously turn back towards Akria. It's only as he reads his words that his doubts disappear, and he understands.

Don't worry, your memories will come back. When I "reset", I couldn't remember anything either...but you told me that it would be okay, and it took some time, but it was. That's actually how we met! I don't know how you met Akechi, but I'm sure if you ask he'll be happy to tell you, right?

9S punctuates with a smile.

It doesn't have to be all bad. Think of this like a chance...to meet someone important to you for the first time all over again.

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It's not all that far into Nines' words, Akira's eyes widen just a bit. The more Nines talks, the more his expression softens. With the smile and the latter words, he does manage to give a smile. There's a hint of sadness, but it's clear that he's being comforted by the intentions - it... really is the thought that counts, huh?

'You're right.'

Almost sheepishly, he rubs a hand at the back of his neck, glancing around for a moment...

'... I'm sorry it had to happen to you, too. And I hate that it's while we're stuck in a situation like this...'

He's pausing to twist a strand of his bangs for a moment, and then he nods. Even with his eyes holding a hint of lingering regrets (and possibly some of that persistent sadness), the words are fully meant; his gestures and his expression are genuine.

'But I'm glad you're here, and I'm happy that we met. Thank you, Nines.'

[twoaffirmations]

9S lowers his head a bit, his smile soft and a little sheepish.

I'm lucky to have met someone like you, Akira...

A little more seriously, he adds. I'll protect you this time. I swear.

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He can't help the small smile that appears in response to that expression. This guy... really should be told things like this more often, shouldn't he?

'I'm lucky to have someone like you at my side.'

A-ah... a promise like that... is- Honestly, the thought of someone dying in his place sends a cold chill down his spine. Something unpleasant twists in his gut, and he has to fight to keep his expression steady. He could probably protest until he was blue in the face, and it would only ever accomplish what it would have with his friends, back home...

'Just don't do anything reckless, trying to accomplish that...'

[lowkeycrazy]

He takes his time, retrieving food for Akira.

He doesn't want to be upset. Akira's been through a lot. He just died, his memories are foggy, and clearly something is going on that's upsetting him. He has every reason not to want to open up to Akechi. And yet all he can say, with a snide little voice in his head, is I wonder why that is?

God... he hates himself.. so fucking much! If he could be just about any other person in the world, he would trade places in a heartbeat. Because Goro Akechi is a selfish boy, thinking only of himself and he destroys all the people who care about him, just by virtue of being himself.

Heh... dimly, he thinks to himself, this is the opposite of not getting upset. But he lets the native at the greenhouse know that Akira's revived and he gets a kiwi and starts making his way back.

He shouldn't push him. Maybe... with time, Akira would open up. (He doubts that). All he can do is express his worries, and offer a place for him to vent, should he need it. Because it is... really upsetting, to see him like this. (And a venomous voice in his head keeps shouting, "You're the one to blame.")

When he comes back, he doesn't feel... less upset, maybe, but he feels a little calmer and a little more able to approach the situation. He walks over to Akira, and offers the Kiwi.

Why are the two of you still standing around? Kurusu, if you're tired, you ought to take a seat.