Really, he shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth, and he knows it.]
Okay, okay. Yeah, I could use a ride. I was only able to save my laptop from the wreckage anyway so its not like I have anything to take with me.
[The little Deathscythe model the town had given him for a quest months ago was just a melted pile on what was left of his end table, sadly. The only other thing he wished he could have saved.]
ok i asked ryo and he said he's fine with it [more like he allowed it because it's Akira who asked, but details] so I can come pick you up whenever you want
[And, true to his word, a little while after sending that message, the rumble of the engine outside the shelter announces Akira's arrival. He's the only one around town with a motorbike, so it's pretty unmistakable, but he figures he might as well call inside to announce himself anyway.]
[Duo was in the process of packing up a small bag with a few items offered to him while he was staying there. True to his word, though, it was very little in the way of belongings, his laptop stuffed inside against some folded clothes for protection.
He's still a mess of bandages, and rather than his trademark braid his long hair has been pulled in to a messy ponytail, the ends still frayed from the fire. But he's alive and healing.]
[He's glad to see him in better shape than before, at least, but it also makes him feel a bit guilty that he'd assumed Duo had other friends who would be looking out for him and helping him find somewhere to live. He should have checked on him sooner, not let him stay in a shelter this whole time.
Well, what's done is done, and he feels like he understands Duo better now. Akira's already dismounting the bike and reaching to take the bag from him.]
[He takes the bag from him and slings it over his shoulder. Once Duo is ready to go, he heads back over to the bike, helping Duo climb on if he needs it. When they're both on, he starts up the engine, pulling out at a slower pace than before out of consideration for Duo's injuries.]
You got a place to stay and another ride on the bike. Pretty nice deal, right?
[Akira grins over his shoulder. He's trying to keep things lighthearted, considering Duo seems so depressed lately.]
[Not a terrible idea, really. The less he has to think about what happened recently, the better.]
I'm sorry I didn't talk to you sooner. I was gonna try to hold off until I could find a place myself but I underestimated just how messed up I still was.
You'll be fine. If you haven't met Ryo yet, I'll introduce you guys when we get there.
[The journey's not too far, and once they arrive, Akira will lead him inside, still carrying Duo's belongings for him. Ryo has lived here longer than many, and the results are obvious, their shared home being a lot better repaired and maintained than the others around it. Even the minor damages caused by the dragon attack have already been patched up.
Tako the black cat is napping by a window, and only cracks open an eye to lazily watch them pass, before falling asleep again. Otherwise, it's just Akira and Duo around for now, so Akira looks over to him.]
Well, make yourself at home, Duo. My room is upstairs on the left, you can go ahead and have it.
He follows quietly, still leaning on uncertainty about the situation but knowing good and well that if he didn't find a place to stay soon he was going to be in bigger trouble than even the dragon attack had put him in.
The cat does get a tiny, warm smile, though. He likes animals despite never having a chance to have a proper pet himself. That will be nice.
[Akira nods.] You needed somewhere to stay and people to look out for you, and there's room here. Besides, I know what it's like to feel like you're alone.
[His parents left him, and he had to depend on the kindness of family friends instead. Paying that kindness forwards a little is the least he can do.]
You can leave whenever you want. But I'd be happier knowing you're somewhere safe.
He had to prove his worth to Doctor J before he was allowed to be taken in. Howard had really only become his friend after a long time of being useful to one another. The pilots and other people they had met during the war...
Well, he was pretty sure only Quatre and Hilde would actually bother to check up on him with any level of frequency.
He didn't not care about them, but the relationships were far, far different than the way people behaved in Chroma.
He coughed awkwardly and scratched at the back of his head, looking away as if that would somehow help.]
I'll... I can stick around. Thank you. Seriously. I really didn't know what to do.
[And now, a distraction! He fiddled with his messy, loose hair.]
[Akira smiles warmly, and he'll accept the obvious awkwardness and subject change. Just getting him to stay is enough.]
Yeah, hold on. [Ryo probably has a sharp knife somewhere, but scissors would be the safer option. He heads into the kitchen, rifling through the drawers for a pair of scissors, which he hands to Duo.]
[This place really has turned him upside down. He didn't even consider how other people interacted or dealt with their day to day life in tough situations. He had been on his own for so long after the church was razed to the ground...
Given enough time he would eventually get used to it and relax back in to something close to normalcy, even with all the things the town liked to throw at them.
He took the scissors with a thankful nod and headed for the bathroom so he could fix his hair, which thankfully given the length meant it was relatively easy. Trims were something he did himself often. A bit of water and he had the mass pulled over his shoulder, smoothing it down until he could find a spot above the singed ends to cut straight across at.]
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Random question but uh
What's your housing situation like?
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Are you healing ok?
last month i moved in with Ryo and his roommate, we live in Ruga
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Oh, I was gonna say that I'm still at the shelter right now, but if you've already got someone in your place I don't wanna crowd.
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You want my room? I can crash on the couch or share ryo's room
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hope you're not allergic to cats though
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Really, he shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth, and he knows it.]
Okay, okay. Yeah, I could use a ride. I was only able to save my laptop from the wreckage anyway so its not like I have anything to take with me.
[The little Deathscythe model the town had given him for a quest months ago was just a melted pile on what was left of his end table, sadly. The only other thing he wished he could have saved.]
No. No allergies as far as I know, actually.
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[And, true to his word, a little while after sending that message, the rumble of the engine outside the shelter announces Akira's arrival. He's the only one around town with a motorbike, so it's pretty unmistakable, but he figures he might as well call inside to announce himself anyway.]
Hey, Duo! I'm here.
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He's still a mess of bandages, and rather than his trademark braid his long hair has been pulled in to a messy ponytail, the ends still frayed from the fire. But he's alive and healing.]
Hey man. Almost ready.
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[He's glad to see him in better shape than before, at least, but it also makes him feel a bit guilty that he'd assumed Duo had other friends who would be looking out for him and helping him find somewhere to live. He should have checked on him sooner, not let him stay in a shelter this whole time.
Well, what's done is done, and he feels like he understands Duo better now. Akira's already dismounting the bike and reaching to take the bag from him.]
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Which left him pretty much where he is now. He really isn't that close to anyone else, and he hasn't seen Vriska in ages...]
Yeah, thanks.
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You got a place to stay and another ride on the bike. Pretty nice deal, right?
[Akira grins over his shoulder. He's trying to keep things lighthearted, considering Duo seems so depressed lately.]
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I'm sorry I didn't talk to you sooner. I was gonna try to hold off until I could find a place myself but I underestimated just how messed up I still was.
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[The grin slips a bit, his expression becoming more serious than before.]
We're roommates now, so you'll count on me if you have any problems, right? I'll be around for you.
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[Both at fault, to a certain degree. Communication clearly isn't their strong suit.
He's still not entirely comfortable with this level of friendship, but he knows if he's going to survive here he needs to get over that.]
... thanks. I appreciate it. I'll try not to be a pain in the ass.
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[The journey's not too far, and once they arrive, Akira will lead him inside, still carrying Duo's belongings for him. Ryo has lived here longer than many, and the results are obvious, their shared home being a lot better repaired and maintained than the others around it. Even the minor damages caused by the dragon attack have already been patched up.
Tako the black cat is napping by a window, and only cracks open an eye to lazily watch them pass, before falling asleep again. Otherwise, it's just Akira and Duo around for now, so Akira looks over to him.]
Well, make yourself at home, Duo. My room is upstairs on the left, you can go ahead and have it.
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He follows quietly, still leaning on uncertainty about the situation but knowing good and well that if he didn't find a place to stay soon he was going to be in bigger trouble than even the dragon attack had put him in.
The cat does get a tiny, warm smile, though. He likes animals despite never having a chance to have a proper pet himself. That will be nice.
As long as the cat likes him back at least.]
... are you really sure about this?
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[His parents left him, and he had to depend on the kindness of family friends instead. Paying that kindness forwards a little is the least he can do.]
You can leave whenever you want. But I'd be happier knowing you're somewhere safe.
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He had to prove his worth to Doctor J before he was allowed to be taken in. Howard had really only become his friend after a long time of being useful to one another. The pilots and other people they had met during the war...
Well, he was pretty sure only Quatre and Hilde would actually bother to check up on him with any level of frequency.
He didn't not care about them, but the relationships were far, far different than the way people behaved in Chroma.
He coughed awkwardly and scratched at the back of his head, looking away as if that would somehow help.]
I'll... I can stick around. Thank you. Seriously. I really didn't know what to do.
[And now, a distraction! He fiddled with his messy, loose hair.]
Uh. Question! Got any scissors or a knife?
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Yeah, hold on. [Ryo probably has a sharp knife somewhere, but scissors would be the safer option. He heads into the kitchen, rifling through the drawers for a pair of scissors, which he hands to Duo.]
There's a mirror in the bathroom if you need it.
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Given enough time he would eventually get used to it and relax back in to something close to normalcy, even with all the things the town liked to throw at them.
He took the scissors with a thankful nod and headed for the bathroom so he could fix his hair, which thankfully given the length meant it was relatively easy. Trims were something he did himself often. A bit of water and he had the mass pulled over his shoulder, smoothing it down until he could find a spot above the singed ends to cut straight across at.]
Surprised this wasn't worse...
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