(ah, the gremlin giggles from the other side of the door. the sounds make it so funny to imagine what must be happening in there, hence the way he is sniggering.)
[It's a good thing you're cute Mikey-- Scott continues to look slightly put out for a moment, but seeing his friend up and sociable again... it's nice. He's so glad Mikey's back to his usual self, pushing away his anxiety about Takemitchy's warning to the back of his mind. Curse isn't activated, yeah.]
Guess that makes sense-- oh, thanks?
[Curious, he takes the pocky from his friend, holding the small box with curiosity before pulling out one of the chocolate sticks and taking a bite out of it. Hey, this is pretty good stuff.] Shit, this is good. Thanks, man!
[He's back to being happy. Look, sometimes it's not hard to please Scott, even after feeling like shit for weeks.]
(he's smiling right back. it's not a smile that comes when he's facing hardship, one that hides what he's really feeling. it's one that is sincere, genuine, and bright -- perhaps even blinding as he takes scott's hand to pull him out of the house with him.
come, come. it's perhaps a little too strongly, considering the soft nudging motion, but he hasn't noticed just yet.)
Yeah! You know what people do? Put one side in between their lips, and someone else on the other end. You go eating it slowly, and whoever pulls back and bites it completely loses. Give it to Kototan, she'll probably know. Probably.
[It's not like his heart skipped a beat or anything--
But Scott follows Mikey, letting himself be pulled while somehow managing to keep that chocolate stick in his mouth. He considers that to be pretty skillful! Because man, Mikey sure is strong, isn't he? Even if he wanted to, Scott highly doubts that he'd be able to break free of his grasp. Guess that's just what it means to be the leader of a biker gang.]
Oh, I definitely have to do that with her now. [He not only gets to eat chocolate, but do a fun little game with Kotone? He doesn't need to be told twice.] You guys have some pretty fun traditions.
regardless, he doesn't want to let go of the hand! mikey in a good mood is very much like glue, touch as a love language, and he chuckles a little at how excited scott sounds over something so simple.)
I'd let you practice with me, but I think it'd give you a heart attack. You're pretty shy, ain't you, Summers?
(mikey-- isn't. and he wouldn't lose, either. rip.)
[It's a good thing he's finished his pocky, because one of his cheeks puff up in indignation at that comment. He's not a pushover and he's not shy! ...Mostly! It's just that Mikey is very uh, Mikey. He's a force of nature okay, not many people can keep up with him.]
I'm not shy! I can definitely take you on.
[Even though Mikey wouldn't back down and if he didn't... would that mean they would kiss?? Okay, maybe he should ask Kotone first before anything. But the pout soon falls from the mutant's face, replaced by minor exasperation, because really Mikey?? Appeared in two minutes in front of his home, but doesn't know where to go from there.]
Geez, you don't know where the building is at? [The rubble anyway--] Alright, follow me.
[He steps a little ahead of Mikey now, so that he can start guiding them. He has this way memorized by now, not that village is large to begin with, but also because the club building really meant a lot to him. His thoughts almost gets him to frown, a quieter look briefly taking over.]
(summers, summers. do you not know the man? he nods towards the pocky, as he is telling him to do it, knowing fully well-- probably not! he just wants to see him have a little heart attack, it's cute!
either way, he hasn't been leaving the house. he left to see yu -- it was heartbreaking, but seems like... they're still a thing, even if manjiro's afraid of it, for them. he doesn't know what's going on, he focused on resting, healing, trying to keep in shape.)
[Scott doesn't have max courage, so he doesn't take the bait. And if proving Mikey's point, the teen almost looks shy at the nod, face staring pointedly away as he tries to stop himself from being completely flustered. Look, Mikey is cool and he doesn't want to look like an idiot.
Even though he still remembers Mikey's words to just be himself. Because he likes him as is. Scott hasn't forgotten that at all.
He takes a slight glance over at Mikey as he leads the way, pushing down his own guilt and negative feelings so he can focus on his friend. He's had enough of feeling like shit; he wants to do things and make up for how he acted. Easier said than done, but he has to make some progress towards that goal, right?]
Seriously? Guess I have to watch over you this time. [Small teasing.] Ever thought about joining a club? They're pretty cool, way better than those lame ones at school.
(sorry, summers. in this case, mikey is so straightforward that it hurts. clubs are a big thing for japanese schools, but for mikey, anything related to it just has never been of importance. his friends went to his school, and even the ones who didn't spent all their free time with him anyway. it was never like he had a curfew, so it just never interested him.
but now that he is thinking about it...)
... But maybe I should learn the basics of cooking. One time? I tried to make Yuchin dinner, tried to be all cool and romantic and stuff because he said romance is dead with me, but then I almost burned down the house, and he had to make dinner anyway.
[.....Wow Mikey and Scott thought he was terrible at cooking. A snort leaves him, unable to hide his laughter or amusement, because he can totally picture Mikey setting fire to something and Yu assisting him in putting it out while slowly perishing in his own way. Probably a lot of running and maybe some swearing before Yu adamantly cooked for the both of them.]
Maybe you should start with sandwiches first, that's what I do. Just slap some meat and cheese between two pieces of bread and you're basically good to go.
[Until they can start cooking club again and give Mikey some true help. Hopefully his cooking won't make the building explode again--]
(not that, like, putting out a fire and then taking over the kitchen screams romance, and that is exactly what will happen if manjiro tries again. and probably the time after. and possibly the time after that.)
Aw, come on, you can make it romantic still. Just set the mood.
[...Or maybe Kotone just has really low standards--]
She bakes more than cooks. [...So, kind of, yes.] But I'm going to learn how to start cooking better when the club starts again.
[When the building's repaired and everything. Scott's smile fades a little at that, but he's really trying not to be a downer again. He knows that the building will be restored and everything, but it's just... hard to deal with still, especially as they near the rubble. It's just a big fucking reminder of what happened just a few days ago.]
You should join, if you want to impress Yu. Or at least don't burn the kitchen down. Maybe we can see who can cook better between the two of us-- it'll probably be me.
(the record scratches at the last thing he says, and it was going pretty easy before, with him nodding, because they can do that together? but ahahaha... IF HE WANTS TO IMPRESS YU????? LISTEN
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lmao yu better be impressed by default at literally everything he does thank you)
... Impress-- what? Nope, fuck him, I ain't ever cooking a single thing for him ever again.
[...Okay time to poke at Mikey again. It's far better than focusing on the shit that's bringing him down. Guess his friend's always good at making him feel better and... he really appreciates that.
Doesn't stop the slight ribbing in his voice.]
What, did he give you a hard time afterward? That just means you have to prove him wrong. Show him that you won't set fire to the kitchen when trying to cook mac and cheese.
[So charming. Kind of amusing to see the leader of a famous Tokyo gang stick his tongue out at him like a regular teen, but maybe Mikey does this sort of shit with his members anyway. Either way, Scott finds himself pleased, because... it means shit. He doesn't know, it's hard to describe it.]
Didn't think you were a quitter, Mikey. Want to make it a competition?
[Mikey's action may not have its fully intended effect, because Scott just starts laughing. W-what even is that move, man? Guess he's happy for him that he's so flexible, because he's pretty sure he can't do that. He'll even spare himself the embarrassment by not trying at all.]
(he was NOT expecting that, fuck, the laughter makes him almost fall. the way his foot finds the floor, though, leaves a crate with how he stomped to find balance. what in the actual fuck.
he's just looking at it, with a very stupid look on his face. he's confused. to be nice about it.)
[Scott's broad grin immediately changes into one of shock, his expression almost comedic as he stares at Mikey's foot and the crater underneath it. Uh, what the hell?? A slackened jaw accompanies Scott as he slowly looks up to meet Mikey's gaze, a questioning look on him. Is that normal??
Judging by the expression on his friend's face, nope. Or maybe surprised at his own strength??]
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I was already out. Here, for you.
(enjoy the pockys, sir.)
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Guess that makes sense-- oh, thanks?
[Curious, he takes the pocky from his friend, holding the small box with curiosity before pulling out one of the chocolate sticks and taking a bite out of it. Hey, this is pretty good stuff.] Shit, this is good. Thanks, man!
[He's back to being happy. Look, sometimes it's not hard to please Scott, even after feeling like shit for weeks.]
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come, come. it's perhaps a little too strongly, considering the soft nudging motion, but he hasn't noticed just yet.)
Yeah! You know what people do? Put one side in between their lips, and someone else on the other end. You go eating it slowly, and whoever pulls back and bites it completely loses. Give it to Kototan, she'll probably know. Probably.
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But Scott follows Mikey, letting himself be pulled while somehow managing to keep that chocolate stick in his mouth. He considers that to be pretty skillful! Because man, Mikey sure is strong, isn't he? Even if he wanted to, Scott highly doubts that he'd be able to break free of his grasp. Guess that's just what it means to be the leader of a biker gang.]
Oh, I definitely have to do that with her now. [He not only gets to eat chocolate, but do a fun little game with Kotone? He doesn't need to be told twice.] You guys have some pretty fun traditions.
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regardless, he doesn't want to let go of the hand! mikey in a good mood is very much like glue, touch as a love language, and he chuckles a little at how excited scott sounds over something so simple.)
I'd let you practice with me, but I think it'd give you a heart attack. You're pretty shy, ain't you, Summers?
(mikey-- isn't. and he wouldn't lose, either. rip.)
Guide us, I have no idea where we are going.
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I'm not shy! I can definitely take you on.
[Even though Mikey wouldn't back down and if he didn't... would that mean they would kiss?? Okay, maybe he should ask Kotone first before anything. But the pout soon falls from the mutant's face, replaced by minor exasperation, because really Mikey?? Appeared in two minutes in front of his home, but doesn't know where to go from there.]
Geez, you don't know where the building is at? [The rubble anyway--] Alright, follow me.
[He steps a little ahead of Mikey now, so that he can start guiding them. He has this way memorized by now, not that village is large to begin with, but also because the club building really meant a lot to him. His thoughts almost gets him to frown, a quieter look briefly taking over.]
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either way, he hasn't been leaving the house. he left to see yu -- it was heartbreaking, but seems like... they're still a thing, even if manjiro's afraid of it, for them. he doesn't know what's going on, he focused on resting, healing, trying to keep in shape.)
Yeah, my bad, I have no idea what's going on.
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Even though he still remembers Mikey's words to just be himself. Because he likes him as is. Scott hasn't forgotten that at all.
He takes a slight glance over at Mikey as he leads the way, pushing down his own guilt and negative feelings so he can focus on his friend. He's had enough of feeling like shit; he wants to do things and make up for how he acted. Easier said than done, but he has to make some progress towards that goal, right?]
Seriously? Guess I have to watch over you this time. [Small teasing.] Ever thought about joining a club? They're pretty cool, way better than those lame ones at school.
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(sorry, summers. in this case, mikey is so straightforward that it hurts. clubs are a big thing for japanese schools, but for mikey, anything related to it just has never been of importance. his friends went to his school, and even the ones who didn't spent all their free time with him anyway. it was never like he had a curfew, so it just never interested him.
but now that he is thinking about it...)
... But maybe I should learn the basics of cooking. One time? I tried to make Yuchin dinner, tried to be all cool and romantic and stuff because he said romance is dead with me, but then I almost burned down the house, and he had to make dinner anyway.
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Maybe you should start with sandwiches first, that's what I do. Just slap some meat and cheese between two pieces of bread and you're basically good to go.
[Until they can start cooking club again and give Mikey some true help. Hopefully his cooking won't make the building explode again--]
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(not that, like, putting out a fire and then taking over the kitchen screams romance, and that is exactly what will happen if manjiro tries again. and probably the time after. and possibly the time after that.)
So Kototan does your cooking, huh? Admit it.
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[...Or maybe Kotone just has really low standards--]
She bakes more than cooks. [...So, kind of, yes.] But I'm going to learn how to start cooking better when the club starts again.
[When the building's repaired and everything. Scott's smile fades a little at that, but he's really trying not to be a downer again. He knows that the building will be restored and everything, but it's just... hard to deal with still, especially as they near the rubble. It's just a big fucking reminder of what happened just a few days ago.]
You should join, if you want to impress Yu. Or at least don't burn the kitchen down. Maybe we can see who can cook better between the two of us-- it'll probably be me.
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LISTEN
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lmao yu better be impressed by default at literally everything he does thank you)
... Impress-- what? Nope, fuck him, I ain't ever cooking a single thing for him ever again.
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Doesn't stop the slight ribbing in his voice.]
What, did he give you a hard time afterward? That just means you have to prove him wrong. Show him that you won't set fire to the kitchen when trying to cook mac and cheese.
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very mature.)
No!! I'm never cooking ever again!!!!
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Didn't think you were a quitter, Mikey. Want to make it a competition?
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it's good. it's part of it, to him. so many times he just wanted to be a kid, and yet.)
Nah, it ain't like that, it's more like-- have you met me? If he ain't impressed, it's not cooking that's gonna do it.
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Dude, of course Yu's impressed. He wouldn't really be with you otherwise, right? You did something right to have him keep coming back and everything.
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abso-fucking-lutely.)
Many right things. Do you even know how flexible I am? Look.
(let him release the hand, only to lift his leg up so his shin touches his ear.
melt scott melt)
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Yeah, I'm sure that made him swoon.
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Listen, you do that first, you laugh after! Let me see, I'll even let you hold on me.
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[And then he'd disappoint Kotone. :(]
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he's just looking at it, with a very stupid look on his face. he's confused. to be nice about it.)
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Judging by the expression on his friend's face, nope. Or maybe surprised at his own strength??]
What--- have you been working out?
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... Not more than the usual. What the fuck?
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