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"This is Chuuya. Leave a message if you want-- just come find me, if you don't."

chuuya nakahara
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[soulburns]

VITAMINS!!!!!!!

[that's the first text chuuya gets today

followed by]

WHEN'S YOUR EVENT i'll try to make it if i'm not with a patient!!!

[and then

even later]



LMAO I'M BUYING TWENTY!!!!!!!

[doublesmall]

-I already had vitamins AND breakfast thanks

-I'll send you a copy of my schedule

-WHO APPROVED THIS BECAUSE I ABSOLUTELY DID NOT

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[crudest]

[it was kind of funny how the timing worked out -

but it's time to meet and baren wanders over to the bridge, one hand in his pocket, the other covering up his mouth from where he's so obviously yawning. he would love to be in bed right now, but unfortunately he had to close up the bar on this fine night which meant no rest for the wicked. he saunters over to their meeting spot, unhurried and casual as anything, but the new peacock feather has been neatly tucked into his hair.

when he's close enough, he presses a peck to chuuya's cheek]

Guess we thought of the same thing.

[doublesmall]

That was a message, you know, not an accessory...

[he exhales a little huff, shaking his head, but despite his tsunning baren does get a brief peck back.]

Guess we did, though. At least your deliveries are always ones I can appreciate.

immediately after his outing with wwx

[souheki]

[SO LIKE, NOW, BASICALLY. He'll track Chuuya down as soon as he returns to the manor, indicating with no more than a look that they need to speak in private. It doesn't matter how long it takes; Chuuya's free to finish up whatever else he's doing, but whenever he does, Lan Wangji will be waiting for him in whatever secure room they usually use to do business. As soon as the door's shut, he'll speak without preamble.]

Wei Ying and I found something. I think you should see it.

[He's got a book in his hand--The Five Rings, in red and gold.]

[doublesmall]

[Well, if Lan Wangji wants to see him immediately upon returning-- Chuuya won't waste time. He wraps up his meeting quickly to come meet him in their usual room, stepping right over to peer curiously at that book.]

What is it-- and do you think he's going to keep his mouth shut about it? I'll trust your judgment on that.

[suddenlybees]

[ Coming back from a walk one day, Kano has Marshmallow lead the way back to the manor, him trailing behind the dog. The plan was to have Marshmallow sniff Chuuya out and lead Kano right to him, but the dog keeps getting distracted by all the other people around the place. ]

Marshmallow... c'mon, I got something to talk to the boss about, and I got work after too.

[ ... ]

You're gonna be late for dinner.

[ That gets the dog perking up and back on track to sniffing Chuuya out. Where are you-- ]

[doublesmall]

[Having the boss's dog with him means Kano has no problem following him along-- it seems like he counts as an escort? Security trusts Marshmallow knows where to go, anyway, and with the prompting of dinner he's eagerly tugging Kano along, up the stairs and finally bounding into one of Chuuya's usual meeting rooms.

Chuuya raises a brow when they enter, though his expression quickly softens as he turns to the dog, petting his head.]

There you are-- did he behave out there?

[which one is he talking to or about, it is a mystery.]

[decryptic]

[ One fine day, 9S heads over to the family manor to look for Chuuya. Do mafia heads have offices because if so, 9S is walking into it!! Seeing as how he's out and about and not at risk of being slathered in gun oil, he's dressed to match the fashion of the time -- which is to say, in a dark suit with bow tie. Somehow, he still manages to carry a faint whiff of oil. ]

Chuuya, sir, do you have a moment?

[doublesmall]

[He does have offices! 9S will have to be escorted there by security, but the NPCs on duty recognize Nines as a closer member of the family, so if he tells them he needs to talk to Chuuya they'll take him there with no problems.

Chuuya's sitting at a large desk going over papers, while Marshmallow naps in a dog bed nearby. Someone's already gone ahead to let him know they're allowing 9S in, so he's waiting, arms folded on the desktop.]

Nines, hey. I've got some time-- something going on?

after shigure leaves, probably nighttime tbh

[souheki]

[A LOT HAS HAPPENED JESUS time for another private meeting... Lan Wangji definitely doesn't want Haku overhearing this, or anyone else for that matter!!!

As soon as Chuuya's in--]

Do you know how many of our people are missing?

[Chuuya please tell him you know the kidnapping deets because he does not want to be the one to break that news]

[doublesmall]

Kano told me about one, but- that's it for now. I don't fully trust it's an isolated incident, though.

[THESE THINGS RARELY ARE, unfortunately... he's already frowning, watching Lan Wangji closely.]

Do we have confirmation on more?

Friday evening

[suddenlybees]

[ Kano was unconscious for all of Thursday, so it'll have to be Friday after all the auction stuff. It'd be nice if he weren't meeting Chuuya every week to be the bearer of bad news, but sometimes it can't be helped. Like a broken arm can't be helped, the right arm in a cast and a sling, the side of his face bandaged up but Itaru managed to save all his teeth, so we're good on that aspect.

Assuming security doesn't throw him right out since he's without dog escort, he goes straight to the usual meeting room. If he does get turned away, he's going to throw an egg at Chuuya's window (and completely miss the window, because it's his good arm that's broken) so he can come down to him. ]

[doublesmall]

[Security gives him an escort, which is to say that someone tails him looking kind of concerned, but he's a familiar face here and once it's determined that he's just here to see Chuuya, Kano is allowed to reach his office...

-where Chuuya immediately stands up from behind his desk once he catches sight of him.]

Kano?! What the fuck-- who did this?

saturday morning maybe

[decryptic]

[ Word's passed on to 9S that Chuuya is looking to talk to him, so he comes up to the manor straightaway. He comes in through the front door with no eggs involved or even considered, because blessedly, he isn't Kano.

He looks the same as always, dressed in a full suit as per the lads of the age, no bandages or bruises or slings or what-have-you in sight. He has an idea of what this summons is about, but he's unapologetic; he's as content to dish out sensitive information as he is to snoop around and steal it.

After he's escorted into Chuuya's office for the second time, he finds the same center spot and stands there, ready to report. ]

Good morning, sir. You wanted to see me?

[doublesmall]

I did. You holding up all right, Nines? Kano looked like shit when he came in.

[Chuuya's looking him over, his brow furrowed, arms folded on his desk.]

I wanted to hear about the incident from you, too-- and he mentioned you might know something about outsiders being involved in all this.

post-deda

[crudest]

[baren leaves a napkin underneath chuuya's wine glass, writing underneath 'off at 5'

which is about the time that he heads upstairs to his attic room, and when he hears the door open, because that's how baren normally steals chuuya away without actually having to book a hotel - ]

Hot cocoa's probably not cool enough for the mafia to drink, right? But I really think they can't keep serving coffee over there. It's gonna kill us all at this rate.

New rule: no one drinks anything that can feasibly contain motor oil or body parts.

[doublesmall]

I'm starting to think I might have to add that to the list, along with the buddy system... no drinking anything you didn't bring yourself. But then that'd be pretty bad for your kind of business, huh?

[he finds a spot to settle in with a groan, shaking his head.]

It really doesn't stop getting messier, does it. Know anything yet?

[suddenlybees]

[ Chuuya's office is becoming a familiar enough place that Kano might as well set up a mattress underneath the desk here like he does at Wei Wuxian's place. He's been following curfew and staying indoors at night. ...mostly. And he's been sticking to the buddy system and taking somebody else on walks with him and Marshmallow. ...also mostly.

He and Marshmallow sort of accidentally on purpose lost their buddy today, coming through the mansion in a sprint that has Kano wanting to throw up, but if he doesn't keep up, Marshmallow's going to dislocate his other shoulder and so he's forced to keep running until they get to Chuuya's office.

Hi... ]

[doublesmall]

-Kano? Don't tell me you were out alone again...

[Security just lets him through, for the most part, when he has Marshmallow-- who's bounding over to Chuuya for pets, which he immediately gets. Who's a good dog!!

Buuut then his attention is right back on Kano.]

Heard there was another incident out there. You got anything on that?

[decryptic]

[ DING DONG... If the town has teen cops then I guess Chuuya has teen reporters because here's 9S coming into his office yet again with some breaking news. And a man. Limp and bound and bloody in the leg, the man is tossed over 9S's shoulder with no apparent difficulty. 9S himself looks a little dusty and distracted as he walks on in. ]

Chuuya, sir. Do you have a moment?

[doublesmall]

Yeah, and I have a question, too-- Nines, what the fuck?

[Like, this isn't the first time someone has dragged an unconscious and bloodied stranger to him, let's be perfectly real... but he didn't expect this from 9S.]

[suddenlybees]

[ Another week, another disaster. Kano's back again, wandering through the grounds up to Chuuya's office with no real rush to get up there. There's really just nothing much to say, and a whole bunch of questions instead, and he really hates not having all the answers. Not knowing what's going on, not being in charge, not the one pulling the strings but instead the one at the whims of whoever is out there playing puppet master.

He hates it.

He gets to the office and puts on a smile before stepping inside. ]

Heya~ You called?

[doublesmall]

Yeah-- come in, make yourself comfortable.

[Chuuya gestures toward the multiple chairs in this office, fully expecting Kano to sit on none of them, but it's the thought that counts.]

I want your opinion on something.

action!

[givethemhell]

[PROBABLY LIKE A DAY AFTER FIREPALOOZA here nyooms Wei Wuxian, in accordance to the note he'd sent out earlier. With all the chaos afoot, his paranoid concern about his residents is back in full force despite sending Okuni off with the party bus...

Anyway he probably gets to wait in some mafioso lobby or something until Chuuya's ready to deal with him. HE'S HERE. He looks undead, like he hasn't slept in a couple of days. It's fine.]

—Sorry for the bother. [An uncharacteristic start, but:] I know things can't be much less hectic on your end.

[doublesmall]

[That's basically what happens! Security keeps an eye on him in the lobby of the Manor before escorting him to one of Chuuya's offices, where he beckons Wei Wuxian toward one of the multiple chairs there.]

Oh, it's been a mess for a while. Don't worry too much about us, though.

[He's fairly sure Xian Le has it worse, which is Fine By Him.]

So-- you needed something?

[dianxias]

[ peace negotiations were supposed to be put together around a wedding, a joyful occasion of unity. they were not supposed to be like this, with half of montevallo burned, and the whole world falling apart to the best of it's ability around xie lian's hands.

nonetheless, with details arranged and a meeting place set up, xie lian makes his way to meet chuuya nakahara alone. unarmed, and even without either of his constant presence bodyguards, he awaits chuuya in a truly neutral business in middleton, quietly sweeping into a back room without much fuss, ten minutes before their initial meeting time.

there's a teacup on the table, and a small notepad, but beyond that, the meeting place is sparse. xie lian's hands are on the table; he wants no pretense, as he waits for the head of the mori family to arrive. ]

[doublesmall]

[chuuya arrives alone too, careful to show up separately and without much notice that he's left at all. lan wangji will forgive this, probably. he's dressed down to stand out less, his usual overcoat abandoned, keeping his hands out of his pockets.

the situation has weighed on him too, but while he looks a bit tired, he's certainly not exhausted. xie lian has his full focus as chuuya settles in opposite to him, arms folding on the table to leave his hands visible.]

Xie Lian. [he gets a nod, there, though chuuya leaves his ever-present hat in place.] Good to see you could make it-- what with recent developments, I almost thought we'd have to reschedule.

[crudest]

[something fun sexy and fun

is baren knocking rather urgently on chuuya's office window in mori territory, sticking close against the side of the building to make sure he's not spotted or about to be shot right out of the sky

apparently a bitch couldn't even be bothered to wait for courier or send advance notice? though today it seems like his hair accessories are missing, instead opting for dressing down in black.]

[doublesmall]

[definitely sexy. ooh mr baren ooh.

marshmallow whuffs curiously as chuuya hops up and darts to the window to open it the second he sees who's there, beckoning him in and quickly drawing the curtains shut.]

What are you doing, climbing the damn building--

[crudest]

[In Chuuya's office at dawn, there will be a new bottle of his favorite wine, along with a single peacock feather. It seems as though the label of it is peeling a bit - and if he chooses to remove it, he'll find a message scribbled on the back of the label.]

See what you did?

I told you we'd only end up with something inevitably tragic.



It wasn't me. I just thought that you, at least, should know. [It's the only one of Baren's letters where he doesn't take the blame for the Traitor's actions. Where he doesn't entertain the idea that maybe it was him - because if it was him, that'd mean not telling Chuuya when he knew something was happening to his people. Chuuya is the only one he defends himself, too.

The whole world could hate him - but it'd be nice, maybe, if Chuuya didn't.]

Okuni will be safer this way though - if I'm the bigger problem.

So if there's one more thing I can bribe you into: take care of her. Make it a promise.

In exchange, I'll tell you a secret.

[Should Chuuya go to check the locks on the bridge, he'll realize the lock he intertwined with Baren's on his birthday has been cut and is missing.

In its place, a note tucked in its place, just barely hanging on:]

I wish it had been easier for us.

[givethemhell]

[He probably gets this through Lan Wangji or Baren honestly BUT HERE, A LETTER SOMEHOW. It's quick and sweet since he's RUNNING OUT OF TIME but it contains a few more sketches from the Yiling Ridge kids.]

Chuuya,

Thank you for all of your support over the years. You've helped us through a lot of really tough times. I know you do it for your family more than anything, but I won't forget that kind of dedication or help, you know? Neither will they.

I hope you can take some time to stop in and check on them every now and then. I know you're busy and things will probably be even busier for some time, but I'll do my best to help clear up what's left of the problems I've been handling. Good luck moving forward - do what you can to make Montevallo a place where any child can grow up safe and loved.

Take care,
Wei Ying

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[crudest]

[baren reviewed his au and immediately hated it - but if there's anything that's familiar to him, it's showing up where he's definitely least wanted

which is how he's going to be in chuuya's office by the time that he's already walking in, lounging in the spinny chair with an iced coffee in one hand, his phone on the other

and when the door opens, he's not going to look up

but he is going to send a very annoying, very insistent mental poke via home base to see if anyone's home!!! so hope chuuya enjoys that nagging feeling even though baren isn't technically saying anything]

[doublesmall]

What the hell do you want-!!

[chuuya shuts the door heavily behind him, nose wrinkling as he reaches up to rub at his head as if it'll do anything to help how annoyed the insistent poking makes him.]

Stop doing that, it's gonna give me a headache...

action youkai time youkai time

[crudest]

[it takes baren maybe one actual day to get back to umite after the sky literally started falling - but here he is! he's got a very short list of people he's harassing first and foremost, and who gets the pleasure of being the first subjected to him but chuuya.

pleasure, punishment, same thing.

given that baren is whistling first to get his attention - he's not actually a pet, baren - before waltzing up in the middle of town]

Hey, pet! [is that better than 'hey you'] I'm borrowing you.

[that's nice and affectionate -

except there is something relieved in baren's expression when he sees chuuya, something a little softer and more honest than what the rest of the world gets]

[doublesmall]

Borrowing me? After how long you've been gone, you'd better be keeping me! And who's your 'pet'?!

[he's just blustering, though-- the fur on his ears and tails doesn't bristle, despite the way his fox ears flatten, so chuuya is annoyed rather than mad. his ears don't stay there for long, either, straightening back up as chuuya looks baren over intently.

so maybe he was a little worried, being separated when All Of That happened. the bells jingle as he steps closer.]

If you showed back up hurt, I'll bite you myself. Was it bad where you were?