Floor 4, Room 4

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KURAPIKA

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[revengier]

Cid, huh… [ So he’s actually capable of doing work, is he? ] I think that’s a good idea. Stay as close to them as you can, especially if we may get a heads up on anything that could impact our group.

[ And wizards as a whole, but he prioritizes those here, given their task. ]

I can make attempts to get closer to important people here, but the distrust for wizards is strong enough among a few of them that I worry any of those attempts could be thwarted.

Above everything, we need to avoid being targeted for any reason, and I’m willing to work towards that goal.

[lighthaus]

He's an enigma, but he's an enigma to everyone equally. And he does care about his own self-preservation. I don't have any reason to trust Leo and Jing Yuan is hardworking, but I doubt in his ability to appease others and hold his tongue when he has to.

[ Jing Yuan is too good in a sense and you do not change the view of people like the General, you just appeal to it and use it against them in Khun's POV. ]

Let me know if you find anything. It's important that no one from outside this manor finds out about Oz, as there's also a risk of non-aligned Wizards attacking him too. The faction of Central that knows about it is the Ministry of Arcane Management, though I imagine it's only the high ranking officials within it.

And like I said before, I'd prefer that the amount of people who know this within these walls is as limited as possible. I doubt all of our number have the stomach for these kind of politics let alone the ability to navigate it.

[ ah and he should mention: ]

Tatara also knows, though I do need to update him on my last meeting with the West. I just wanted to see if I could help cover the Central angle first.

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[ Jing Yuan is a very straightforward sort of man, and while Kurapika thinks he could hold his tongue if he so desired, he knows there’s no changing Khun’s impression. ]

Trust me, I didn’t doubt that Tatara knew.

[ Just saying. ]

But I’ll keep this information on a need to know basis. I may need some help appealing to those in Central, so I might recruit Kiryu or Akira. They’re both capable when it comes to social situations.

[ And the two in Central he knows the best. ]

[lighthaus]

[ he sighs, though doesn't show any other emotion besides. this is business even if it's more than that as kurapika knows. ]

Some people think he's not doing anything, but he's doing what he can. [ the Vibes even if he's not privy to knowing who exactly thinks he's useless.

he nods after a moment at the two names. ]

Kiryu's reliable with a particular sense of genuine honesty that can be disarming in it's own way, though I'm not sure how aware of it he is. As for Akira—I'll trust your judgement on that one like you trust mine with Tatara.

[ khun actually doesn't have a favorable view of him since the whole ghost thing, but he does recognize that someone as chatty and forward as akira is useful. and likewise, he knows there's no changing kurapika's mind on this. ]

[revengier]

He is.

[ Though Kurapika still wonders if Tatara is cut out to lead at all, regardless of whatever effort he puts into it. However… he’s not going to voice that thought in front of Khun. ]

Kiryu is at least well aware of the importance of connections. I think he could make use of that perspective. [ And Akira? He frowns, ever so slightly. Surely they aren’t that obvious… ] Akira values social connections as well. He’s good at turning situations around, enough so that he might be able to win over some of those in Central.

[lighthaus]

[ honestly? khun doesn't think he is and if it was possible, he'd swap their positions in a heartbeat. but they're dealing with what they have and while it's not ideal, it's not like tatara is inept. ]

It's your call. See if you can make a trip to reinforce the barrier if you haven't already. I've done what I can, but even though it's a specialty of mine back home, it's not here.

[revengier]

Mm, I will. It's the least I can do, and every bit of reinforcement could help stave off something we don't want to deal with.

[ They all have enough going on as it is. ]

...I appreciate you telling me all of this.

[ After all, Kurapika knows that Khun is the sort to keep information like this close to his chest. It really is a testament to their friendship. ]

[lighthaus]

Make good use of it.

[ not that khun doubts that he will.

he pushes himself off the wall with a stretch, slipping into his usual cadence. ]

Let's get going. Maybe you can buy your boyfriend a pair of sunglasses too.

[ 8ball says he has rights! ]

[revengier]

[ He shoots Khun a frown as he stands, straightening out his clothes. ]

What are you talking about?

[ Be more specific, Khun. While he won't lie about what he has going on, he's also mildly embarrassed over it. ]

[lighthaus]

We're neighbors.

[ but sure, he'll say it. ]

You're dating Akira, aren't you? He's your type.

[revengier]

[ Using his past words against him...! How dare you! ]

...I am.

[ Look, he has no shame in admitting it, but the way Khun has gone about it is irritating. Then again, he wouldn't be Khun without bringing it up this way anyway. ]

What do you mean by "we're neighbors"?

[ They're not obvious like Tatara and Khun are, are they? ]

[lighthaus]

[ did you want him to ask via messenger pigeon or something. ]

It means what I said. [ maybeee! or maybe he's just good at reading vibes. (it's probably both.) ]

You're better off up here though. I need to make sure Tatara uses his bed~ [ he's not up here most nights anymore, something kurapika would easily notice. ]

[revengier]

[ yes

But that Khun doesn't elaborate makes him relax just a little bit, his shoulders not quite as tense as he heads toward the door, motioning Khun out so he can follow. ]

I'm not interested in hearing about his bed and whether or not it's used.

[ It does explain Khun's general absence up here, however. ]

That said, I hope the move down there has been seamless.

[lighthaus]

[ oh kurapika. khun grins, but opts to show mercy this time. he'll save it for shopping and heads out the door. ]

Is there a reason it wouldn't be?

[revengier]

[ Good. Embarrass him in the middle of a store.

Kurapika shuts the door to his room behind him, locking it secure before following Khun to the elevator. ]

It's an adjustment, isn't it?

[lighthaus]

[ he has to think about that for a second actually, but in the end he gives a mild shrug. ]

Not really. I've had to make sure that I've had what I needed for my hair and some clothes, but that's about it.

[ the majority of his clothes are still in his room because truly he owns too many. but he does need to slink back to his room to change for the day, so he has to have some casual wear at tatara's room. ]

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[ Once they're in the elevator, he hits the button to take them to the City of Glory. ]

Ah, well, that's good to hear.

[ Genuinely. ]

I'm a little surprised you're the one moving into his space, but...

[ He shrugs. Khun seems like the kind of person who does anything for the one he likes. ]

[lighthaus]

What's that supposed to mean?

[ he totally is though. ]

[revengier]

Let me guess—you let him get away with anything he wants.

[ Might as well say exactly what he's thinking. ]

[lighthaus]

What, are you jealous? We tend to want the same thing.

[ the elevator dings and he stalks out with a huff.

thinking of their rooms though, it just happened that way for them naturally. khun's room would afford them more privacy and sometimes they do wind up there but... they both really don't think too hard a lot of the time when it comes to each other.

still doesn't change that kurapika is 95% right. ]

[revengier]

Why in the world would I be jealous?

[ But thanks for essentially confirming his suspicions, Khun! Kurapika follows him into the crowded streets of the city. ]

You and I have similar types. I’m aware of how that goes.

[ The wild and free spirit gets their way. ]

[lighthaus]

No one can make me do anything I don't want to do.

[ and yes, that includes tatara. will he do things that he wouldn't do otherwise? absolutely, but if there was ever a true disagreement? well they're still figuring that one out.

in most cases though, they really are on the same vibes (thanks chat) ]

Let me guess, Akira had to strongarm you until you realized he liked you?

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[ He only gives that first statement a noncommittal hum, only because he thinks Khun would do just about anything for Tatara. ]

...Not exactly. After his possession, he pushed me away. He said that if someone else had been possessed, I still would have waited by their side for them to wake up or offered them assistance because I'm "that kind of person". [ ... ] I think you and I both know how wrong he was on that front.

[ After all, Khun really Gets him. ]

I realized how I felt then, so I asked him on a date a few days later. I didn't realize he liked me.

[ Even though... Akira had kissed him and essentially confessed before then. Sometimes you're just dumb. ]

[lighthaus]

...no kidding. [ khun almost laughs at that, wow. ]

Considering how unequivocally flirty that guy is, I can't blame you much. Unless he kissed you or something.

[ if only he knew about the Musashi incident... ]

[revengier]

[ AHEM.

Sorry, give him a second. Or two. Or three. ]

...We had kissed a few times by that point.