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[In a weird way, he kind of hoped that Yu would punch him, but guess he's too good of a guy to do that. Scott's not about to bait him either, so he says nothing for a few seconds, letting Yu's answer ring between them for a while, before he finally nods and lets out another breath.]
I was angry. [Okay, obviously--] And jealous.
[Jesus christ saying all this out loud is somehow even worse than thinking about it. So much for feeling better getting it out, but guess that's not the point, is it? It's not about him feeling better, it's about giving Yu an explanation that he deserves.]
...That you were going out on dates with Kotone. [Okay, not just Yu, but Scott decides to leave that out.]
I was angry. [Okay, obviously--] And jealous.
[Jesus christ saying all this out loud is somehow even worse than thinking about it. So much for feeling better getting it out, but guess that's not the point, is it? It's not about him feeling better, it's about giving Yu an explanation that he deserves.]
...That you were going out on dates with Kotone. [Okay, not just Yu, but Scott decides to leave that out.]
[Can't tell if he'd get two music notes for that or three. Oh well -- it happens sometimes.
Yu's expression goes through phases, here: confused, surprised, thoughtful. He takes a moment to respond, working through what Scott is telling him. Almost more importantly...what Scott isn't telling him, the lines he has to connect on his own, the implications. It all takes a moment.]
... You like her, [he ventures at last, less a question than a statement, his tone laced with surprise.] I didn't know.
Yu's expression goes through phases, here: confused, surprised, thoughtful. He takes a moment to respond, working through what Scott is telling him. Almost more importantly...what Scott isn't telling him, the lines he has to connect on his own, the implications. It all takes a moment.]
... You like her, [he ventures at last, less a question than a statement, his tone laced with surprise.] I didn't know.
[It feels really stupid that Yu wasn't even aware about any of this. Which makes sense, honestly, he doesn't see Yu as the kind of guy to try and steal someone's girlfriend-- and it's not like he and Kotone were dating at the time. Just dumb assumptions on his part, on multiple things.
Scott isn't sure how much he can say to him, well, he can say everything, so maybe the real thing is want.]
Yeah, I like her a lot. [He nods as if emphasizing how he feels, although his mouth twists into a small frown.] And... and I know. That you didn't know. [...] It's not like you were the only person Kotone took out on a date during the festival.
[Guess he's going to mention that now.]
Scott isn't sure how much he can say to him, well, he can say everything, so maybe the real thing is want.]
Yeah, I like her a lot. [He nods as if emphasizing how he feels, although his mouth twists into a small frown.] And... and I know. That you didn't know. [...] It's not like you were the only person Kotone took out on a date during the festival.
[Guess he's going to mention that now.]
... I sort of figured that. [A bit of a wry smile.] It's the same for me, I guess.
[Not that he's sure he'd call it "dating," whatever this thing is with Mikey. But it certainly wasn't exclusive between them. Maybe there's something about the wildcards that makes them want to reach out to others, form as many bonds as they can...
...
That's not important right now, though.]
Does she know? That you like her.
[Not that he's sure he'd call it "dating," whatever this thing is with Mikey. But it certainly wasn't exclusive between them. Maybe there's something about the wildcards that makes them want to reach out to others, form as many bonds as they can...
...
That's not important right now, though.]
Does she know? That you like her.
[The same for him...?
It takes Scott a second, but he figures out what Yu means by that and uh, guess that's cool? He's never really been the type to go out on dates just 'purely' for fun and stuff, which is sort of why he and Kotone had a misunderstanding. It's definitely part of it and everything at least. But Scott just nods to Yu's comment, mostly looking rather neutral about that particular admission from him.]
I don't... really do that.
[Maybe that's enough to fill in some blanks?
His mouth finally twitches upward for a brief moment at the other teen's question, because yeah, things are okay now. Mostly. Guess they're still talking about some things? Also rectonning early tag because they might have talked about Scott threatening Yu and Kotone being Pretty Upset about him--]
Yeah, she knows now. [He bites his lip, wondering if he should mention that Kotone always knew that he liked her, but he doesn't want to say that if he doesn't have to.] We're definitely on the same page and everything. Guess talking things out really helps?
[He almost snorts admitting that last bit.]
It takes Scott a second, but he figures out what Yu means by that and uh, guess that's cool? He's never really been the type to go out on dates just 'purely' for fun and stuff, which is sort of why he and Kotone had a misunderstanding. It's definitely part of it and everything at least. But Scott just nods to Yu's comment, mostly looking rather neutral about that particular admission from him.]
I don't... really do that.
[Maybe that's enough to fill in some blanks?
His mouth finally twitches upward for a brief moment at the other teen's question, because yeah, things are okay now. Mostly. Guess they're still talking about some things? Also rectonning early tag because they might have talked about Scott threatening Yu and Kotone being Pretty Upset about him--]
Yeah, she knows now. [He bites his lip, wondering if he should mention that Kotone always knew that he liked her, but he doesn't want to say that if he doesn't have to.] We're definitely on the same page and everything. Guess talking things out really helps?
[He almost snorts admitting that last bit.]
[Yu rubs the back of his neck. Yeah, that does fill in some blanks.]
I don't think you're alone in that.
[Most people want that, he'd assume. Exclusivity. It's just-- well, they're all young, and things are complicated, to put it mildly. A lot of things feel really temporary, especially in a place like this.
... The admission has him exhaling with a small amount of relief. Things are complicated enough here without the three of them --maybe more-- entangled in some weird over-the-top dorama thing.]
Oh, does it? [He huffs out a laugh. If he's disappointed at all --he is, a bit, he can't lie-- it doesn't show on his face.]
... I'm glad you worked it out. Really.
I don't think you're alone in that.
[Most people want that, he'd assume. Exclusivity. It's just-- well, they're all young, and things are complicated, to put it mildly. A lot of things feel really temporary, especially in a place like this.
... The admission has him exhaling with a small amount of relief. Things are complicated enough here without the three of them --maybe more-- entangled in some weird over-the-top dorama thing.]
Oh, does it? [He huffs out a laugh. If he's disappointed at all --he is, a bit, he can't lie-- it doesn't show on his face.]
... I'm glad you worked it out. Really.
It's nice, man.
[Maybe some small encouragement from Scott's side to try and find one personpartner to stick with. He's not going to push it too hard, because Yu can have fun with whomever, but maybe it's good to just throw that idea out there. It's something he's always known about himself, but he's pretty sure Kotone is still happy with just being with one person now.]
But thanks, Yu. [A more genuine smile flashes across Scott's face, definitely not noticing the small disappointment on his end. Although, it soon shifts back into something a little more serious, because saying sorry over text doesn't seem enough.]
And... I am really sorry about what happened, back at the house.
[Maybe some small encouragement from Scott's side to try and find one person
But thanks, Yu. [A more genuine smile flashes across Scott's face, definitely not noticing the small disappointment on his end. Although, it soon shifts back into something a little more serious, because saying sorry over text doesn't seem enough.]
And... I am really sorry about what happened, back at the house.
[look-- listen-- there's no need to be rude here okay
Nice, huh? When he puts it that way, Yu can't help but feel like it must be pretty genuine between them. As for the encouragement, he's not fussed. It'll happen if it happens. There's no sense rushing things in a place where everything can change within moments.
He smiles a bit, sighing as he slips a hand into his pocket.]
Alright, I accept defeat. Guess I'll have to let her have you.
[There's a glint in his eye that shows he's kidding. (Mostly.)
As to the apology--]
Thanks, Scott. It's all history, here. But...if there's a next time, let's try talking first.
Nice, huh? When he puts it that way, Yu can't help but feel like it must be pretty genuine between them. As for the encouragement, he's not fussed. It'll happen if it happens. There's no sense rushing things in a place where everything can change within moments.
He smiles a bit, sighing as he slips a hand into his pocket.]
Alright, I accept defeat. Guess I'll have to let her have you.
[There's a glint in his eye that shows he's kidding. (Mostly.)
As to the apology--]
Thanks, Scott. It's all history, here. But...if there's a next time, let's try talking first.
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Sorry man.
[He smirks just slightly, going along with the joke, mostly. While he doesn't believe that Kotone would suddenly cheat on him or Yu is that kind ofhomewrecker guy, he'd actually Fight Him if it happened.
Which may make his next statement a little ironic--]
Yeah, talking things out actually works. [But he's glad he and Yu are cool again. Whatever remaining stress that's been riding on the mutant's shoulders leaves and he huffs out a small laugh. He's... honestly pretty lucky his friends are like this.]
Did you wanna grab something? It's on me today.
[He smirks just slightly, going along with the joke, mostly. While he doesn't believe that Kotone would suddenly cheat on him or Yu is that kind of
Which may make his next statement a little ironic--]
Yeah, talking things out actually works. [But he's glad he and Yu are cool again. Whatever remaining stress that's been riding on the mutant's shoulders leaves and he huffs out a small laugh. He's... honestly pretty lucky his friends are like this.]
Did you wanna grab something? It's on me today.
[Yu huffs out a laugh as Scott goes along with it. He's relieved, all said. It may not show, exactly, but he was worried, at the festival, if something had changed irreparably. He's glad to know he was wrong.
His response at first is a small, knowing smile. Talking things through is usually his preferred method of dealing with things, Yosuke notwithstanding --Yosuke seems to be an exception to just about anything, oddly enough-- though if he's being honest, he'd rather not have any drama like that in the future to begin with. It does bother him a little that Kotone never said anything...but that's not really Scott's problem. For now, he's just glad they're still friends.]
--Hm? [Speaking of still being friends. Normally he might protest and counteroffer to split the cost, but if this is an apology gesture, it'd be rude not to take him up on it.]
I'd like that, yeah. Have you tried the cart down there that has different hand pies?
His response at first is a small, knowing smile. Talking things through is usually his preferred method of dealing with things, Yosuke notwithstanding --Yosuke seems to be an exception to just about anything, oddly enough-- though if he's being honest, he'd rather not have any drama like that in the future to begin with. It does bother him a little that Kotone never said anything...but that's not really Scott's problem. For now, he's just glad they're still friends.]
--Hm? [Speaking of still being friends. Normally he might protest and counteroffer to split the cost, but if this is an apology gesture, it'd be rude not to take him up on it.]
I'd like that, yeah. Have you tried the cart down there that has different hand pies?
[Of all the people that he snapped at during the festival, Yu probably got the worst of it... but he really just accepted his apology despite being threatened with the equivalent of a high powered laser or something. Sounds a little dumb, but it's true.
While Scott can stand around and be so fucking relieved about all this, a more open and easy smile crosses his face as he joins in the conversation about hand pies and stuff.]
Huh, I haven't actually, but I'll give it a shot. You kinda have a good head when it comes to picking places to eat, the curry place was pretty good.
While Scott can stand around and be so fucking relieved about all this, a more open and easy smile crosses his face as he joins in the conversation about hand pies and stuff.]
Huh, I haven't actually, but I'll give it a shot. You kinda have a good head when it comes to picking places to eat, the curry place was pretty good.
[It's-- almost nostalgic, a bit, for Yu. As if Scott revealed his own Shadow that needed acceptance. It wasn't exactly like that, not really, but he can appreciate when he's been shown someone's darker side...being trusted in spite of that. It almost feels unfair, sometimes, that other people have to reveal those things and not him.
Maybe that's just a bit of luck that'll run out, eventually.
Anyway, food is an easy subject. Something to bond over, maybe...at least it has been in his experience.]
Glad you liked it. Curry's good, when it's made right. [Chie. Yukiko. He nods for now, gesturing in the direction of the pie place.] I haven't tried it either. It'll be a first for both of us.
Maybe that's just a bit of luck that'll run out, eventually.
Anyway, food is an easy subject. Something to bond over, maybe...at least it has been in his experience.]
Glad you liked it. Curry's good, when it's made right. [Chie. Yukiko. He nods for now, gesturing in the direction of the pie place.] I haven't tried it either. It'll be a first for both of us.
That goes for most food, wouldn't you say? But guess if you really screw up curry, it's nasty as hell.
[It's probably easier to get away with messing up a sandwich, not that he screws that up or anything. Just meat, cheese, and lettuce, even he can pull that off.]
Wait, you haven't even tried it before? Almost feel like a guinea pig now.
[Is this Yu's secret way of getting back at him.....]
[It's probably easier to get away with messing up a sandwich, not that he screws that up or anything. Just meat, cheese, and lettuce, even he can pull that off.]
Wait, you haven't even tried it before? Almost feel like a guinea pig now.
[Is this Yu's secret way of getting back at him.....]
[hahaha...ha...]
Yeah. It can get bad.
[A strange expression crosses his face for a moment and then abates. He's had his share of cooking messes, but nothing comes remotely close to the out-of-body experience that was Mystery Food X...or its harrowing sequel, Mystery Food 2: The Omelet Boogaloo.
He chuckles, waving off the suspicion.]
We'll be trying it together. It'll be an experience for us both.
[...hopefully a good one!]
Yeah. It can get bad.
[A strange expression crosses his face for a moment and then abates. He's had his share of cooking messes, but nothing comes remotely close to the out-of-body experience that was Mystery Food X...or its harrowing sequel, Mystery Food 2: The Omelet Boogaloo.
He chuckles, waving off the suspicion.]
We'll be trying it together. It'll be an experience for us both.
[...hopefully a good one!]
[It doesn't take a genius to figure out what Mikey is thanking him for. Still, seeing the gratitude on his screen helps to diminish some of the tangled knot that's been in his chest since the whole incident. He couldn't save Yosuke or Deku, but... at least he managed to help Takemichi, someone that is super important to Mikey. It'd be a good feeling on his own, but the fact that it's Mikey really adds to it.
He's not a complete fuck up, shut up Quire.]
Hey, no problem, I'm just glad that Yu and I got to him on time. You two recovering and everything?
[With the whole Takemichi almost dying and Mikey going ballistic. It was some scary shit. He saw a side of his friend that's honestly unnerving, but at least everything worked out?]
He's not a complete fuck up, shut up Quire.]
Hey, no problem, I'm just glad that Yu and I got to him on time. You two recovering and everything?
[With the whole Takemichi almost dying and Mikey going ballistic. It was some scary shit. He saw a side of his friend that's honestly unnerving, but at least everything worked out?]
we're fine. takemitchy honestly is used to getting beaten.
i came to check on you.
i came to check on you.
[...He's not sure if that's a real comfort, but guess if he was actually in danger, Mikey wouldn't be this chill. Gang people are probably used to all sorts of fights and bruises and stuff.]
He's made of sturdy stuff, huh? And I'm fine.
[He's not really, but he's doing better than some other people, like Yu. The loss of his friends truly stings, but Scott thinks he's coping okay?? Because as shitty as he feels about their deaths, Kotone is still alive-- she's with him and he's so relieved about that, even if it may be slightly shitty on his end. Of course, what Quentin has said to him still settles uncomfortably in his chest, the shards jagged, but he doesn't want to talk about that.
He. He just needs to be better. He doesn't need people to waste their time protecting him.]
I just hate that we lost people, lost friends.
He's made of sturdy stuff, huh? And I'm fine.
[He's not really, but he's doing better than some other people, like Yu. The loss of his friends truly stings, but Scott thinks he's coping okay?? Because as shitty as he feels about their deaths, Kotone is still alive-- she's with him and he's so relieved about that, even if it may be slightly shitty on his end. Of course, what Quentin has said to him still settles uncomfortably in his chest, the shards jagged, but he doesn't want to talk about that.
He. He just needs to be better. He doesn't need people to waste their time protecting him.]
I just hate that we lost people, lost friends.
yep. once a dude stabbed him through the hand and it didn't stop him at all. he's way more baddass than he looks, but i never said that, okay? ❤︎
(an attempt to lessen the vibes, with the truth. he knows what everyone's going through. he has experienced it himself too.)
i know how you feel, i've lost family members and toman members over the past few years. i'm sorry for your losses.
(an attempt to lessen the vibes, with the truth. he knows what everyone's going through. he has experienced it himself too.)
i know how you feel, i've lost family members and toman members over the past few years. i'm sorry for your losses.
[......is takemichi actually okay.]
yeah, got it.
[But any lightness he feels from that conversation fades as he reads Mikey's messages. So, even he couldn't save everyone from his group. It's probably unrealistic to think that he could, but it still feels surprising in some ways. Scott's not sure if it helps or not knowing all this.]
Even you can't save everyone, huh?
yeah, got it.
[But any lightness he feels from that conversation fades as he reads Mikey's messages. So, even he couldn't save everyone from his group. It's probably unrealistic to think that he could, but it still feels surprising in some ways. Scott's not sure if it helps or not knowing all this.]
Even you can't save everyone, huh?
(obviously not????
also, ouch.)
i'll tell you another time, it's not the story you need right now. but my bike, my room, the charm i wear around my neck, they're all from people who are gone. they stay, somehow. that i can promise you.
also, ouch.)
i'll tell you another time, it's not the story you need right now. but my bike, my room, the charm i wear around my neck, they're all from people who are gone. they stay, somehow. that i can promise you.
[Yeah, guess he really doesn't need the details of Mikey losing people that are important to him. Just knowing that he dealt with shit like this before is more than enough for now.]
Kind of like carrying reminders of them? I don't think I'm close enough to either of them to do that.
[It'd feel a little strange to Scott. Maybe Yu can do that for Yosuke though.]
Kind of like carrying reminders of them? I don't think I'm close enough to either of them to do that.
[It'd feel a little strange to Scott. Maybe Yu can do that for Yosuke though.]
but youre upset like as if you were. it wouldnt hurt to do something like this, i think, even if it is just in your head.
[He just hates losing people, not that they weren't-- aren't his friends.]
Should I try to think of good memories of them?
[It makes the pain worse though, remembering how fucking kind and determined Deku was, and Yosuke being pretty chill and easy to talk to when dealing with the maze (he's not going to think about the Hot Springs Incident).]
Kind of hard right now.
Should I try to think of good memories of them?
[It makes the pain worse though, remembering how fucking kind and determined Deku was, and Yosuke being pretty chill and easy to talk to when dealing with the maze (he's not going to think about the Hot Springs Incident).]
Kind of hard right now.
youll find your own way to deal with it. i can only speak from experience, but i'm also not as kind-hearted as you are.
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