second dream ♔ voice (june 15)

[peacocked]

[sugata was used to living a normal quiet life, so dealing with slow days was alright. but this was getting ridiculous. he wanted to do things! but he couldn't really do a lot due to an unfortunate circumstance. and if he had to watch one more death-themed cooking show he was going to blow. this cabin fever was going to be the death of him.]

What do you all do to pass the time here? Other than working or going on missions. [as much as he'd like to help, he can't really go out on any rescue missions right now.]

Comments

[Audio]

[peacocked]

[....he has a point. dammit.] If you give me money, then I suppose I wouldn't mind.

[Audio] private

[dead_black_eyes]

Money is not a problem at this time. Mobility is. Upon delivery I will fully reimburse you with interest for your trouble.

Your name is Sugata and you are friends with Takuto. Is this information correct?

[Audio] private

[peacocked]

Alright. One jar is all you need, right?

And yes, that would be correct...

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[dead_black_eyes]

Yes, although I would not be opposed to a package of Ghostess cupcakes in addition if you've a mind to pick one up.

Please tell no one where you are going. Can you commit to this request before I trust you with my location?

[Audio] private

[peacocked]

.... I can pick up a box. [if he has to do his shopping tho, he's outies.]

And yes? Why would I tell anybody? [who would he even tell??? takuto isn't even home right now. not that they're on decent speaking terms right now.]

[Audio] private

[dead_black_eyes]

Your voice tells me I can trust you, but... please humor what is perhaps an irratiomal fear of mine, and swear on your friendship with Takuto that this will stay secret.

[Audio] private

[peacocked]

[friendship with takuto.... he's not exactly sure they can go back to how things were before after what had happened on their last mission... but he can at least give this guy his word.]

Of course.

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[dead_black_eyes]

There is a hotel on the corner of Skull and Mausoleum. Even if you don't know it, it's easy enough to find. I'm in a suite, room 713.

Please announce yourself when you knock, so I know it's you.

[Audio] private

[peacocked]

Will do.

[action log y/n??]

[Audio] private

[dead_black_eyes]

Thank you. I'll be waiting.

[Sounds awesome!]

(action - a couple of hours later)

[peacocked]

[click --

going to the store and getting the maraschino cherries and ghostess cupcakes where probably the easiest task on his list. finding the apartment was also fairly easy, once he finally stopped to ask for directions. knocking on the door to room 713? not as easy. he lets the plastic bag slide down his arm as he manages a knock. this would be so much easier if his arm wasn't in a sling.]

It's Sugata.

Action

[dead_black_eyes]

[The hotel is, as temporary lodgings go, relatively swanky. There is real crystal in the lobby and the halls are lit softly and flatteringly, lined with mirrors so that the guests could appreciate every angle to the fullest extent.

When Sugata knocks, announcing himself as requested, there is a sound as a body shifts against the door, and then a slow creak as it opens just a crack. A pale hand creeps out, dropping double the total cost of the cherries and the cookies in cash.

Seemigly, he wasn't too keen on showing his face, even to someone who had been kind enough to run an errand for a complete stranger.]

[peacocked]

[swanky swanky. sugata blinks and stares at the door as it creaks. was this like... a thing most doors did here in death city??? sugata awkwardly reaches out and catches the money in his hand. he pockets it and then hands the other the bag.]

[dead_black_eyes]

[As a matter of fact, more doors do creak this way in Death City. It adds to the overall atmosphere, doesn't it? It's creepy and all that.

The hand grasps at the bag a few times before actually making contact. When it does,though, the bag is grasped delicately at the edge with just a thumb and a forefinger and pulled into the hotel room, with the speed of a snake retreating after striking.]

[peacocked]

[is this....really happening.]

What just...

[dead_black_eyes]

[The door is in the process of closing, but the two soft words seeem to trigger, at least, a pause.

So it doesn't close completely.]

Sugata? Is there something else you need?

[The voice is the same one the young man would have heard over the network, but it sounds a touch more uncertain and vulnerable.]

[peacocked]

[he looks a little startled.]

Oh, ah, no. I'm-- I guess I just wasn't expecting this to happen.

[dead_black_eyes]

[It's impossible to tell very much at all from the sliver of space between the door and the frame that L is speaking through. The shades must be drawn, as it is possible to tell that the room is very dark.]

And what were you expecting?

[peacocked]

Well not this. [he gestures with his free arm.] I take it this is also apart of your fears?

[dead_black_eyes]

I think that fears are too complicated to explain in such simple terms. If you want to know if I am afraid of you? I am not. Takuto doesn't frighten me, and neither do you.

[peacocked]

Right, well that's good to know. I suppose. It would be a bit difficult to continue to talk to you if I frightened you in some way.

[dead_black_eyes]

Maybe. Once you were accustomed to the power shift that comes with commanding fear over one, though, you might even enjoy it.

[peacocked]

Perhaps? But I know I won't enjoy it for long.

[dead_black_eyes]

Wouldn't.

[L corrects the younger man pedantically through the door.]

You wouldn't enjoy it for long. This is a hypothetical situation; in actuality, there will be no power shift.

[peacocked]

Right, wouldn't.