I'd rather get to know people as they are. I just think that he needs some help. If he decides that he'll keep trying with this style, then that's fine... just seemed clumsy to me.
[ so he's attempting to wingman because tobari is bad at leaving people alone ]
That's ... weirdly reasonable. But, I think the same. I don't mind teaching him a few things, but like you said, it might be more of a lecture on how better to express himself. You know, so he doesn't scare them away by sticking his leggy out too high.
Anything. It's fine if it takes time, or there's things you don't feel like sharing. [ maybe the ocean has secrets? or rafayel does? either way ] ... but I haven't gotten the chance to see one.
Nah, it's nothing like that. It's just really vast. I've heard some people like to compare the ocean as something calm and placid, while others like to think of it as dangerous and unpredictable. To be honest, I think it's both, but as harsh as it can be...
It's a beautiful place. I think you'd like it. [ ... ] As for my favorite part, maybe just what it ends up representing, you know? It feels like home.
[ while tobari and rafayel are having this nice conversation, hak aims his pillow princess grenade launcher at rafayel. i have decided there are two pillows left after they misfired at each other in the hotel.
with a roll of 16, he fires at rafayel.
oh yeah i forgot to include the description: They find sitting in the center is a 40MM Milkor MGL, a light-weight, six-shot grenade launcher. What it shoots for ammunition, however... are mini pillows. Six of them are arranged on the tray. Each one explodes into a cloud of romance. Those caught in the cloud will be more susceptible for a short while to flirting, hugging, kissing, or touching.
[ i like how hak just went full unhinged gremlin on rafayel and poor tobari who has literally committed no crimes. rafayel, enjoying the conversation about the ocean is now struck by the certified board-approved pillow princess grenade launcher—
he's coughing, wheezing, and trying to crawl out of this cloud of romance, but to not avail.
i guess from the blast he lands on top of tobari. sorry dana ]
[ okay well tobari has committed a couple crimes. when he hears the boom of a GRENADE LAUNCHER he does reach for his gun to fire back but that's fucking stupid it's time to just get hit by a pillow ]
What the fuck?!
[ REAL QUESTIONS
but also even without being affected by the romance cloud tobari would default to trying to catch rafayel so he doesn't hit the ground too hard, cushioning his fall. IT'S STILL A FALL. but jesus ]
[ the idea of a real gun fight started by a pillow launcher is really funny, but thankfully hak lives another day much to val's dismay.
but, oh... rafayel doesn't expect strong arms to catch him...
is this his missmister bodyguard? ] Yeah, I'm... [ actually, since he's already here... he does rub against tobari, just a little. ] I don't know. I might be hurt. [ this is how he flirts, i'm sorry... maybe you really did think too highly of him. ]
also i would love to see tokinaga flirt like this. the way that tobari just assumed that raf would flirt in a kind of annoying way and he was right. the issue at hand is that he is, by default, a caring person so even with the romance cloud affecting his judgment, he will automatically shift to accommodate raf's weight on top of him and tilt his head to see if he can get a better look ]
the same way tokinaga should probably not flirt like this. when tobari shows clear interest in his fake injuries, rafayel can't help the way the corner of his lips upturn just slightly. though, he seems to be fighting with forced dramatics. ] I think here... [ he also uses one arm to hold himself up, as he uses his other to guide tobari's hand over to where the first button of his shirt is. ]
I think around here. I might need a thorough inspection, though.
but, well. it's not like tobari's slow on the uptake. there's a moment of surprise, barely there, before his expression settles into something amused. he lets his thumb brush against the button, idle, before he moves to flip them so raf's on his back instead. no injuries? then it's fine. ]
If you want my attention, you could just say so.
[ but he'll continue with the """inspection""" anyway, undoing raf's top button without hesitation ]
[ STOP... we agreed they are both sinless, this is vak's fault
the sudden role reversal definitely shocks him, and yet it becomes increasingly clear that he's enjoying every second of it. as much as he likes to take the lead, he also likes a bit of competition. it's why his eyes excitedly follow tobari's hand, and the way they unbutton him with practiced fluidity (not saying he's a ho)— ]
Are you saying you only give it when I ask? Because I thought I had other ways of stealing it.
[ he leans in and ... uses his teeth to try and pull tobari's top lower. ]
i really don't think this is a game or chicken but i guess i could be wrong
[ okay he's not a ho but it is practiced fluidity this isn't the first set of buttons he's ever undone. i wrote set but it's technically one, but i guess it can now be two?
the way that it's otome clothes so there's probably a buckle to hold his haori in place, but the fabric of his actual outfit can be moved—though it just reveals more of the black lines of his tattoo. he huffs out an amused breath, and his hand will leave raf's chest after undoing a third button, instead coming to cup his jaw ]
[ the buckle just makes it sound like cosplay... hot glues it back onto tobari's body.
unfortunately for rafayel, he's still locked into undressing tobari. of feeling his teeth brush against his skin, and his tongue just lightly trace the areas in which are exposed. maybe it's because he's been envisioning this day for so long that he feels a little impatient. while he isn't thinking of his past, or even who he's persevered for— he is thinking of whatever this is. ... and it doesn't take a whole lot of provocation to get him going.
instead of responding, he leans upwards and presses his lips against tobari's. it's a little clumsy, as if he were in a rush to kiss him. ]
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I guess you can say that. Why, do you not? Would you have preferred him just acting cutesy?
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[ so he's attempting to wingman because tobari is bad at leaving people alone ]
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[ winking. ]
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[ genuine
anyway he feels weirdly good about leaving tokinaga to raf's capable hands as a love tutor now ]
Thanks for helping.
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we did it... now inflict this on tokinaga tomorrow out of nowhere ]
No problem. [ ... ] But, alsooooo I forgot to say.
You're a pretty nice guy yourself.
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I don't think you should start to develop a wrong opinion of me.
Aren't I Mr. Jailbreak?
[ he's not trying as hard to hide that he's a fucking criminal if it comes up in conversation ]
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[ he gives a shrug. ]
Does that make me your accomplice?
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I'd rather you not get burned from hanging out with a guy like me.
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[ a burn is a burn, sweet raf
in a painfully obvious change of subject that he doesn't even try to hide because he's curious, ]
Can you tell me more about the ocean?
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[ a small quirk of his lips, before he settles on tobari's question. ]
Yeah, what do you want to know about it? It holds a lot of mysteries and tales, though.... so we might not get through them all in one day.
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anyway, he'll be openly curious now ]
Anything. It's fine if it takes time, or there's things you don't feel like sharing. [ maybe the ocean has secrets? or rafayel does? either way ] ... but I haven't gotten the chance to see one.
What do you like most about it?
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It's a beautiful place. I think you'd like it. [ ... ] As for my favorite part, maybe just what it ends up representing, you know? It feels like home.
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tobari listens thoughtfully, nodding along. it's hard for him to imagine with his limited experience but. ]
Do you want to see one?
[ an ocean ]
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with a roll of 16, he fires at rafayel.
oh yeah i forgot to include the description: They find sitting in the center is a 40MM Milkor MGL, a light-weight, six-shot grenade launcher. What it shoots for ammunition, however... are mini pillows. Six of them are arranged on the tray. Each one explodes into a cloud of romance. Those caught in the cloud will be more susceptible for a short while to flirting, hugging, kissing, or touching.
now kiss ]
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he's coughing, wheezing, and trying to crawl out of this cloud of romance, but to not avail.
i guess from the blast he lands on top of tobari. sorry dana ]
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What the fuck?!
[ REAL QUESTIONS
but also even without being affected by the romance cloud tobari would default to trying to catch rafayel so he doesn't hit the ground too hard, cushioning his fall. IT'S STILL A FALL. but jesus ]
Are you okay?
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but, oh... rafayel doesn't expect strong arms to catch him...
is this his
missmister bodyguard? ] Yeah, I'm... [ actually, since he's already here... he does rub against tobari, just a little. ] I don't know. I might be hurt. [ this is how he flirts, i'm sorry... maybe you really did think too highly of him. ]no subject
also i would love to see tokinaga flirt like this. the way that tobari just assumed that raf would flirt in a kind of annoying way and he was right. the issue at hand is that he is, by default, a caring person so even with the romance cloud affecting his judgment, he will automatically shift to accommodate raf's weight on top of him and tilt his head to see if he can get a better look ]
Where? Show me, if you can still move.
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the same way tokinaga should probably not flirt like this. when tobari shows clear interest in his fake injuries, rafayel can't help the way the corner of his lips upturn just slightly. though, he seems to be fighting with forced dramatics. ] I think here... [ he also uses one arm to hold himself up, as he uses his other to guide tobari's hand over to where the first button of his shirt is. ]
I think around here. I might need a thorough inspection, though.
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but, well. it's not like tobari's slow on the uptake. there's a moment of surprise, barely there, before his expression settles into something amused. he lets his thumb brush against the button, idle, before he moves to flip them so raf's on his back instead. no injuries? then it's fine. ]
If you want my attention, you could just say so.
[ but he'll continue with the """inspection""" anyway, undoing raf's top button without hesitation ]
sorry to force you into another game of chicken
the sudden role reversal definitely shocks him, and yet it becomes increasingly clear that he's enjoying every second of it. as much as he likes to take the lead, he also likes a bit of competition. it's why his eyes excitedly follow tobari's hand, and the way they unbutton him with practiced fluidity (not saying he's a ho)— ]
Are you saying you only give it when I ask? Because I thought I had other ways of stealing it.
[ he leans in and ... uses his teeth to try and pull tobari's top lower. ]
i really don't think this is a game or chicken but i guess i could be wrong
the way that it's otome clothes so there's probably a buckle to hold his haori in place, but the fabric of his actual outfit can be moved—though it just reveals more of the black lines of his tattoo. he huffs out an amused breath, and his hand will leave raf's chest after undoing a third button, instead coming to cup his jaw ]
Is that all your mouth knows how to do?
[ bijou why are we here ]
this is just val's world you're right
unfortunately for rafayel, he's still locked into undressing tobari. of feeling his teeth brush against his skin, and his tongue just lightly trace the areas in which are exposed. maybe it's because he's been envisioning this day for so long that he feels a little impatient. while he isn't thinking of his past, or even who he's persevered for— he is thinking of whatever this is. ... and it doesn't take a whole lot of provocation to get him going.
instead of responding, he leans upwards and presses his lips against tobari's. it's a little clumsy, as if he were in a rush to kiss him. ]
bursts into tears raf you are so cute
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why did i die after my flight
because? you were on a flight? is that not reason enough?
unforgivable...
i had this open in a tab and then proceeded to lose it
me switching between comps all the time...