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[secrowtary]

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[actus]

that, and my three part-time jobs. i told you: i'm a busy guy.

[ har har. ]

there's really no room for doubt. not anymore.
we're trying to change the hearts of the country, they...
believe that a selfish asshole deserves the lead the country, even after admitting to having people murdered.
i can't let that happen.

[secrowtary]

You can change the hearts in a whole country? You do realize how fearsome this power is, right...? You need to be careful. There are many people who would desire that kind of power for their own profit.
Be careful, but...never doubt yourself. And don't let that happen.

[actus]

[ that's... a better response than he expected. better than he often thinks he deserves. ]

we're just kinda removing the distortion so people can see clearly.

[ but that's not the point right now, is it? ]

...thank you.
that really means a lot.
especially from you.
i.

[secrowtary]

In that case, we need to hurry and gather as much energy for Qri as possible. So you can go back and finish it.

[ One more reason to work harder!! ]

You're reckless but I trust your judgment, Akira.

[actus]

[ jesus christ - ]

i didn't mean that. i mean what I'm doing is important, yeah. and i won't slack off.
but i don't want to rush home either.

...does that make sense?

1/2

[secrowtary]

It doesn't.

[secrowtary]

But...I think I understand.

[ He feels the same way, actually. ]

[actus]

♥
do you, ah....

[secrowtary]

A little, yes. I...

[ He can't possibly tell him that he's supposed to go back and assassinate someone. ]

I wonder how is it to slack off...just a bit.

[actus]

[ that could be awkward... ]

well, do you want to slack off with me?
tonight and in general.

[secrowtary]

I can't believe I've really said that.

[ Could it be a change of heart... ]









Yes.

[actus]

you're cute.

... do you want to come over, then?
or just stay over.
indefinitely.

[secrowtary]

Akira...!!!

[actus]

... so is that a no?

[secrowtary]

[ Why does this boy want him dead!! Rude. ]

I'll keep your offer in mind.

[actus]

:)
that's fair.
goodnight then, hibiki.

[ he's stupidly smitten right now. it's a problem. ]

[secrowtary]

Good night, Akira.

30 minutes later

[secrowtary]

I...are you already asleep?

approximately a minute later

[actus]

nope. not yet. :)

[secrowtary]

Do you think I could come over just for tonight?

[actus]

ah. of course.
door's unlocked.
i'm already in a nest of blankets.

[secrowtary]

What do you mean by door's unlocked? You have to lock your door, it's common sense.

[ Is this something he should be getting worked up about?? ]

Besides...I don't need door to get inside.

[ Scandalous ]

[actus]

[ oh my god why is he dating this. ]

oh yeah?
i forgot for a second how talented my boyfriend was.
still leaving it unlocked though. too lazy.

[secrowtary]

[ You tell me. ]

...
I'm being reminded every single day how reckless my boyfriend is.

[ He runs over there even faster than usual, knowing that the door is unlocked and so on. The thing is...instead of entering his bedroom after coming in, he just stands behind the bedroom door. ]

M-Maybe I should take it off.

[ HIBIKI??? He can probably hear you...what are you even talking about. ]

[actus]

[ on my god. akira's face is buried against a very soft pillow and he's almost fallen into a light slumber by the time he hears hibiki's voice. what in the world -

he lifts his head up from the pillow, blinking and staring into the darkness of the room. ]

... Hibiki?

[ cue a tiny yawn and rubbing at his eyes. ]