un: weaseling (limited access)

[deuteranope]

To: < epicyon >, < g.akechi >, < greendolphin >,
< i.rivera >, < jojo2 >, < ollin >, < princely >,
< tealeaf22 >, < wellcooked >, < xspire >

[List is more for OOC purposes. ICly, the other usernames are unavailable to the recipients and this should be treated as private, individual messages rather than a group conversation.]

ATTENTION MOTHERS AND FUCKERS
congrats if you're fucking seeing this because it means that you are on an exclusive list of individuals I went out of my fucking way to invite to fake thanksgiving. this is an event hosted at the inn of atropos, otherwise known as mama's kickass inn, and usually it's just open to guests actually fucking paying for rooms there but we're changing shit up this year. lucky you! you've been deemed worthy by the most desirable of opinions (mine) to attend on november 28 dinner's at 6pm which is late yeah but worth the wait and we got some night based guests where this is basically a super early breakfast so quit your bitching

Q: What is "fake" Thanksgiving?
a: we don't do that shit over here but mama is super into it and american so shut the fuck up, it's a thing and has been for years
forget actual thanksgiving bullshit we all about the delicious food mama makes and appreciating peeps or whatever
we all need a fucking break this month okay

Q: Where's the Inn of Atropos at?
a: [insert address here]

Q: Free food?
a: free fucking food bitch

Q: Free drinks?
a: I was sorta including that in with the food but yeah jeez whatever

Q: Why are you so fucking handsome?
a: scholars have been scratching their heads over this for years and while they can't find an answer it's still widely accepted as truth
aw shucks, scholars

Q: Should I bring anything?
a: nah man we good

Q: Do I get a +1?
a: do I look like a fucking bouncer I don't give a shit just keep it reasonable

Q: I'm confused about why I'm on this list.
a: that ain't a fucking question

Q: Okay, well why --
a: because shut the fuck up you just are dumbass, take the fucking win

Q: You already told me about this.
a: again, not a fucking question but for the sake of time: I know, but I'm telling other people now too and shut up this is easier for me to keep track of

BE THERE OR BE SQUARE

oh also rsvp or not I don't fucking care
depends how HELPFUL you wanna be

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[foolishjustice]

I guess I haven't known many regular-ass, sane people, then. The people here are a lot different from the assholes I dealt with back in Japan.

[He slides the bracelet back onto his wrist and takes a breath.]

But you might be right. A couple more people recently...got the full story. One of them saw my nightmares during that dream shit and asked questions last month, and another...the asshole me from the mirror spilled it, probably because he was pissed I had more time to get people to give a shit than he did. Apparently he got caught early on and got ran off campus.

They want to help. The one who met the asshole mirror me even said she thought the difference was that he got caught, while I...stopped on my own.

[deuteranope]

[It's another relief, hearing that others know. Even if Akechi didn't initiate opening up, like he had with Mav... It's good. Showing him it wasn't him against the whole world was progress that he's sure will go a long way.]

She's got the right idea, whoever she is. Like... You seriously don't fucking see how different the circumstances are? You're nothing like that asshole.

[foolishjustice]

...When it's your biological father, it's easy to draw comparisons. Especially since I've been doing his dirty work for him, I can't help but worry that people will just lump me in with their feelings about him.

Especially the ones who don't get a turn at knocking his fucking teeth out.

[deuteranope]

You just... You're gonna have to fucking trust me that there's something in between not having consequences and people wanting you fucking dead. Alright?

[Trusted him for a bunch of other shit. What's one more, Akechi?]

[foolishjustice]

...Alright. [Another steadying breath. Then he offers a weak smile that really only emphasizes how tired he looks, but...this is Mav. He's shown worse weakness around him.] Thanks, I...think I really needed to hear some of this.

[deuteranope]

[He leans back, propping himself up on a hand. His own smile is small, but...there. And a little bit fond. Feels fucking good to get through to people, but it's even better when they matter to you.]

No shit, man... [Mav's made some mistakes, but he tries to always steer others in the right direction, at least.] God, you look like you fucking need a nap, though. You ain't gonna pass out on your way back, huh?

[foolishjustice]

I'll grab some coffee before I head back. It'll at least keep me from dozing off on the bus.

[But ugh, why do you have to remind him of how drowsy he is. He yawns, then rubs a hand over his face.]

This medicine, I fucking swear. It makes me wanna sleep all day, and that's without the shit for anxiety. That part's supposed to be temporary, though.

[deuteranope]

[He can't help the soft, amused snicker. He's kind of a jerk that way.]

You sure it ain't just catching up on all that other sleep you fucking missed out on?

[foolishjustice]

...Not entirely. October was a fucking mess. I was so high strung waiting for shit to hit the fan that the only way I could get any sleep was if I passed out.

And having a new roommate doesn't help. You remember how much I hate sharing living space with strangers.

[deuteranope]

[HA. Knew it.]

Oh. They got someone in there already, huh? What're they like? Obviously not as fucking great as me, but. You know.

[foolishjustice]

I know, the guy who'd rather either share a room with someone he knows or have one to himself, and they hurry up to fill the empty bed.

[Huff huff. Yeah, the room felt empty when it was just him, but that didn't mean he wanted a stranger in there?]

It's a little kid. He's kind of...unnerving, honestly. I haven't talked to him much, what with all the shit I've been going through, but he's got a blank look whenever I see him.

[deuteranope]

[.................]

Soooo kinda like me when I was six.

[foolishjustice]

Except it doesn't seem like he's shy or scared. I've got the feeling there's some kind of story, but...

[Yaaaaawn.]

Fuck if I've got the energy to ask him about it right now. Especially since I'm working on figuring out how I want to handle Shido, now that I'm not...doing it alone.

[deuteranope]

No shit. [There had been a story behind him being the way he was. Of course this other kid would be the same.] Kid goes here.

[They're all fucked up, here.]

It's probably good to stay focused on the goal, though. The rest of that'll go along with trying to be normal, or some shit.