☆ twenty-one

[cleverendeavor]

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[just_congenial]

Sounds like an adventure. ♥

[cleverendeavor]

Perhaps. I think something could be learned from who would find me first - both the motivation that drives people and the insight into where I might hide.

[just_congenial]

Hmm, that is good food for thought. I'll keep that in mind.

[cleverendeavor]

Now you're giving me ideas, An. You know how dangerous thinking is. ;)

[perfectly_sweet]

Italy is very lovely, I can say from experience ^_~

[[ ooc: excuse me, but I'm going all -- oh drama at Bunta ;; ]]

[cleverendeavor]

As can I. If the decision were in my hands only, it would be at the top of the list.

[ooc: XD; I don't care. Bunta just thinks it's funny.]

[perfectly_sweet]

Hmm~ well, whatever you pick, I hope you'll enjoy yourself ^_~ though, have to say, I'm gonna be jealous if you do pick Italy~

[[ ooc: XD; *headdesk* at least that haha ♥ ]]

[cleverendeavor]

I would invite you, but I somehow doubt my travelling companion would be terribly thrilled. Italy isn't going anywhere. ;)

[fatal_sniper]

You really deserve a vacation, Bunta. Hope you have fun wherever you decide on going ^_^

[ooc: and it's such a good job Taki can't read any of that, sucky timing as always >.>;; ]

[cleverendeavor]

Mn, perhaps. But I don't feel tired, anymore. I believe it is Keigo who has worked himself to death to help me out over the past few weeks, and it is he who has earned the vacation in full.

While I have your attention, may I have an hour or so of your time at your convenience? It is time to dye my hair back to red - if I am to face my family duties, I must face them as myself. You may no longer hold on to that part of me. Henceforward, I would like you to consider what part of me it is you would like to hold at all. You have stated quite clearly you do not desire that which I intended to give.

[ooc: strike gone, small screened.]

[fatal_sniper]

Sure, just let me know and I'll be around.... Intended to give? You're not making any sense, what have you offered?

[ooc: likewise]

[cleverendeavor]

Thank you, it is appreciated. Per the rest, it doesn't really matter, now, does it? Just be happy, Haginosuke. Do me a favor and be happy as you possibly can be. I'll be even more furious with you if you put me through all this for naught if you aren't.

[ooc: strikes gone.]

[psych_insight]

Do choose Italy. She longs to see you.

What's wrong, besides the obvious ridiculousness of certain individuals?

((ooc: Small screened. Atobe has a bad feeling about this.))

[cleverendeavor]

And I, her.

Nothing I didn't already know - I've resigned myself to this fate years ago. It's time I stop being a kid about it and accept the truth. You're going to leave me and I don't want to be the one to tell you to stay. Not with what rides on the balance. So, let's just enjoy this time, mn?

I guess I just suddenly feel very alone. It may be the ruin of my making, but it's lonely, here. Moreso realizing that what company I do hold dear will leave, if he knows what's best for him.

[ooc: xx; now Bunta finally breaks down.]

[psych_insight]

If you're expecting me to leave, then it will be a self-fulfilling prophecy, and there's nothing I can do about it. You tell me to trust you, you insist that you trust me. Show it, Marui Bunta. Trust me, for once.

I want the truth. I want to know whatever you haven't told me. Something's not right, Bunta, and I'm not going to ignore it any longer.

[cleverendeavor]

I trust you. I trust you fully and completely - with my life and with my heart. I am merely anticipating that you will choose your family and your fortune over me - and I don't want to be the one to tell you to do otherwise. My wants and desires should have no sway. If you want to prove me wrong, then goddamnit, prove me wrong. But if that's the case, tell me I'm not wasting my time, here. Tell me that you want to work this out.

The truth? Keigo, what do you want me to tell you? What don't you already know? Is it about Taki? You know I was in love with him. I don't know what was wrong with me, but that was what it was. You know that I told you ten years ago that I wanted to marry you - I wasn't thinking realistically, then. I wasn't thinking about how you couldn't - you never would be able to. You know what I want for my future - I want a home, a dinner table to sit down at every night, possibly kids, a job that isn't in the fucking government, a little peace and quiet. All reasonable things.

Have I been wrong? Prove me wrong. Show

[drawtwo]

I see fragments. I'm bringing ice cream to work tomorrow.