mineo

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[sengokus]

[at least he isn't freaking out.

though mineo startles when there's a memory in return and - he supposes that it's not entirely unexpected. and even when it's over, he looks like he's thinking over takeru's words and also the general situation more than anything else.

it's not a memory of takeru getting jumped by adonis.

so it's okay.]

.... the person you want revenge on -

Is it related to... [he looks away, trying to figure out how to phrase it] ... what you have trouble with?

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[ there's a pause before he answers as a flash of confusion crosses his features, but then it's gone.

he just nods his head. ]

Yes. I want to kill them because of something that happened. The reason I'm here-- it's not to solve X-Day, or to do anything noble. I just want to be able to kill them.

[sengokus]

[ . . . . it shows on his face that he's struggling with this. it's hard, when you just relived your own execution at the hands of someone else passing judgment, deciding that you were evil. but at the same time -

he's seen takeru's reaction to guns and violence. it's not like it doesn't make mineo mad secondhand, defensive and protective. he must've suffered a great loss too.]

... I think you're better than them, you know.

[takeru's better than adonis and the things they resort to.]

But I won't say I don't get the urge.

[he just hopes takeru can resist it. maybe not, if he's already here -

but mineo's not gonna give up on him either.]

[dotcom]

[ he doesn't quite believe that.

but it's not something he wants to discuss with mineo. or... is something he even is able to, at the moment, but he moves on from that.

so takeru is quiet, watching mineo's face for even the smallest changes in expression and what they might tell him about the man in front of him.

like it'll give him the answer on if this will work out or not. ]

It's more than an urge. [ ... ] But I won't discuss that any further. My goals won't clash against yours.

[sengokus]

Takeru... You know we have to talk about this, right?

[he has to get that. that it's not something they can avoid the longer that he says that he won't discuss it. not when they're still each other's best chance of success -

even if it's so hard to figure out what 'success' looks like right now, as far as mineo's concerned.]

I can't just shut up and say 'sure' every time you don't want to talk about something. Even if it's not right now - [given that he's not sure how badly secondhand execution rattled takeru and if it's still lingering]

... You said you'd let me help.

[dotcom]

Not now.

[ he snaps, but besides just the aggravation in his tone, there's still a tinge of confusion in it.

but he just moves past that. ]

[sengokus]

[he hears both - and he thinks that he can figure out part of the reason why but.... he'll nod, accepting that much.]

.... later, then.

[if takeru can't talk about it right now. but mineo will just pause and look behind him before reaching out, tapping him lightly on the shoulder]

Come on - let's get water. Maybe a snack.

[rehydrating after a panic attack....]

[dotcom]

Water is fine.

[ he wants to ask more about what he saw of mineo's memory, but he's also aware it's unfair to dig when he's refusing to give more details at the moment.

so instead he'll rub at his face, trying to make sure there's nothing there that might give him away if they spot anyone, and then he walks. ]

[sengokus]

[ . . . . yeah, mineo will at least stand by takeru as they walk along, keeping an eye out for anybody just in case.]

Are you still having trouble eating?

.... and can we go back to your room? There's something else I wanted to talk to you about.

[dotcom]

I eat enough, so it's fine.

[ that doesn't answer the question.

but he'll go to get water, and then will turn to head to the rooms without word. ]

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[sengokus]

[that doesn't answer the question. mineo frowns at that, because he really hates the implication.

he'll follow after quietly before they make it to the rooms, and he closes the door to takeru's behind him.]

... when you're ready to talk about your stuff, I'll talk about mine. [just to acknowledge that he knows he still has more to tell takeru but - he'll let takeru decide when] So just let me know.

[sengokus]

[and then, taking a seat as he tosses his own water bottle in the air and catches it, like this is any other day and not the day that takeru revealed his wish is actually a revenge plot and had a panic attack after realizing mineo was tortured and killed - ]

But I talked to Gojou-san about Mahito-san, and I thought it'd be important to let you know that I am apparently rooming with a malicious spirit made of literal bad vibes now.

[dotcom]

[ there's a pause

and then he mutters. ]

You really are attracting all the psychopaths...

[1/3]

[sengokus]

I don't like that statement after the conversation we just had?!

[TAKERU]

[sengokus]

But it was 'cause Endorsi wanted to! 'Cause - oh man, Takeru, these people are crazy. It's like a soap opera! Mahito-san banged in Gojou-san's bed on the first day they roomed together and didn't clean up after himself! Gross! Super gross! Incredibly gross!

But then Gojou-san literally tied up Mahito-san and left him in the closet! And he asked me, "Isn't that fair?" And I had to be all, "Man, I can't go on record saying that's fair because what if Mahito-san finds out and tries to do that in my bed" but I thought that you'd totally do the same thing if anybody ever crossed you that badly so I guess it was a valid response?! Still feels crazy!

Anyway, Endorsi found out and now Mahito-san's in my room. But Mahito-san's literally supposed to be completely inhuman, no moral compass, and Gojou-san says that he thinks that Mahito-san's gonna behave 'cause we're all suffering or whatever, but that we should be careful 'cause if he gets bored he'll spit us up and throw us out.

[YOU CAN REALLY TELL HE WANTED TO SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH SOMEBODY ELSE]

[sengokus]

[ - and also maybe it's just easier if he can figure out how to make things a little more normal, a little bit easier. his ability to recover fast is one of the only good things about him.]

Anyway we're the only two people who know besides Gojou-san that Mahito-san might literally be the boogeyman.

[dotcom]

[ there's a long period of silence

and he lifts his hands up, like he's putting a barrier before the two of them. ]

Keep me out of your weird roommate drama.

[sengokus]

No!! I don't want to be alone with this knowledge! I'm scared!

[dotcom]

You should have just told Endorsi you're uncomfortable with it, stupid. I would never let Grace bring someone like that in.

[ he says this but

grace also wouldn't bring someone crazy into their room. but still. ]

[sengokus]

All she knew was the part about Mahito-san getting tied up and put in a closet.... How can I say no to that - it'd make me look so heartless!

[and he actually felt bad until he was told mahito's CRIMES]

Ahh, but Gojou-san said it's better if we don't let Mahito-san know that we know what he is, or else he might stop playing nice....

[literally just shared this knowledge with takeru so he didn't have to live alone with it]

[dotcom]

Oh, I'll be alright. I never talk to him.

[ takeru has been sliding past all the serial killers in this game. ]

You're the one in more danger.

[sengokus]

[mineo would love for that to be him wow]

Yeah.... at least so far it hasn't been hard to play nice.

[the sheer number of people who are convinced mineo is head empty is a solid coalition and they can't be blamed]

[dotcom]

Well, hopefully he won't have sex in your bed.

[ lmao ]

[sengokus]

[HE MAKES SUCH A FACE]

Stop! Don't even breathe it into possibility!! Ahh, gross gross gross!

[dotcom]

It's definitely a possibility.

[ it is?

but then he pauses, his expression turning thoughtful. ]