[AUDIENCE] higekiri

[doublesmall]

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[doublesmall]

...there's not.

[a heavy sigh, there, as he shakes his head. he's probably sitting on the back of the couch like an asshole.]

But that thing is definitely going to be a problem. I don't think any of us really expected-- that.

[banzais]

[chuuya have you ever sat on a couch before, you dumb gay

anyway - ]

And to what degree what were you expecting? The curse that passed through Night... feather - and Junpei - and was given to Nika... something by Monika.

What is the nature of it?

[someone went info digging since the night before]

[doublesmall]

Definitely didn't think it'd be that hard to exorcise the damn thing.

[god. what a horrible way to be caught off-guard.]

As for that... I don't think I can really say. We were trying to figure out what was going on when things changed on us.

[banzais]

Changed...? How so?

[doublesmall]

That's what we're working on now. Whatever that was, wherever it was leading-- it's not how things turned out.

[banzais]

How strange...

[he sighs and lets himself lounge a bit more against the couch, head falling back just so he can look up at chuuya]

It seems as though it is a very tricky demon indeed.

[doublesmall]

[as he does that, chuuya lets his hand drift to higekiri's head, resting there and toying idly with his hair.]

Seems like it. But you guys found it this time, so as long as you keep up what you've been doing... I think we might turn out okay.

[banzais]

[ . . . . hmmm. he leans into the touch as usual but]

And if we don't...? Would we still have to condemn someone to death if they were innocent, but voted for?

[doublesmall]

Whoever gets voted for will go through the exorcism. That's how it works.

[not that he sounds enthused about it but

he doesn't exactly sound upset, either. things are shitty, that's how it goes.]

[banzais]

Mm, that's unfortunate.

[but since chuuya doesn't sound upset - neither does higekiri, feeling comfortable enough since he doesn't have to reassure the human present]

We'll have to get it right then... [that's just the way of the mission]

Other question - I heard that the curse passed on to Catra last... Do you know when the effects of it cease?

[doublesmall]

[he's frowning, considering that-- then shrugs.]

I don't think you have to worry about her, if that's what you mean.

[banzais]

[he tilts his head - a little bit more into chuuya's hand, something like a nudge]

So she isn't adversely affected any longer?

[doublesmall]

[when hige nudges his hand, chuuya pats his head... he's just petting a sword now, i guess??]

If I thought it was a concern, I'd tell you so.

[one of those not-quite-answers, but he's trying.]

[banzais]

[ . . . hmmmm. higekiri turns his face so that he can press a kiss to chuuya's palm before placing his head back into his hand

he's getting used to giving pecks as thanks for whatever answers he gets]

You'll still tell me everything that you're allowed to, right?

[doublesmall]

Yeah. Like I said before, if it's something I just can't tell you, I'll let you know.

[he doesn't go back on things like that so easily.

after the palm kiss, chuuya shifts to petting his hair instead of just giving headpats.]

[banzais]

Mm, okay.

[and he'll accept that!]

Hmm... If the thing that I wanted to protect my brother - if instead I just wanted a way to make sure that on Thursdays, if I'm awake then he's awake, and vice versa...

Would that be easier?

[doublesmall]

[...he hesitates there, seeming to take a few long moments to think about the question.]

I know asking you to be patient on this one sucks, considering the whole situation, but I don't think that's something I can do right now either.

[banzais]

[higekiri just hums thoughtfully at that - pausing]

... Eventually it may be possible, though?

[doublesmall]

...Maybe. I don't know the limits of what I can do, yet, so I don't want to promise you shit I can't deliver on.

[banzais]

Mm... Then I will continue to work for similar goals.

[he doesn't see a reason to stop if it's not a flat out no??]

Others are still looking for answers... but it sounds like they'd be difficult to promise. Ways to track down the demon, or ways to protect ourselves....

Still just out of reach?

[doublesmall]

I don't know how much I can do on that front in general yet, but- definitely not now.

[he sounds a little frustrated with it, but

restrictions are restrictions.]

[banzais]

[higekiri looks thoughtful at that, before he just hums an easy - ]

Trust me a moment.

[which is about all the warning he gets before he reaches over to one of Chuuya's legs, his other hand at his waist, and then just pulling him down in a smooth motion so he gets off the back off the couch and instead just lands in hige's lap]

[doublesmall]

What-

[it's a good thing higekiri warned him, because otherwise he'd have activated his ability out of reflex. he still almost does, and as he lands in hige's lap, he wrinkles his nose slightly and huffs out a breath.]

Oi, just because you're taller doesn't mean you get to manhandle me.

[banzais]

I asked for your trust.

[good enough right! but regardless he'll just let his arms settle around chuuya's waist]

You sounded troubled.

[and so higekiri's answer is this - and also to lean in so that he can press a kiss to chuuya's jaw, then leaving a trail headed down his neck]

[doublesmall]

[he lets his arms settle around higekiri's shoulders, then, apparently allowing this; chuuya's head tilts to let him have access to his neck, with a faint hum at the contact.

the choker's still there, letters peeking out beneath it, but not enough to read whatever's written on his skin.]

I'll be fine, you know.