[Solomon put some sort of curse on Bruno, didn't he? So he needs to be dealt with. Needs his ass soundly kicked. Akira's failing to see the problem here.]
What can he say? That he's been busy? That Bruno didn't need him pestering him on a constant basis? Whichever way he slices it, Bruno is right. Some priorities he has, leaving his own partner behind to chase down an old man with no concept of self-preservation.
Akira stands in silence for a moment before ultimately returning to the chair, that anger still settled on his face, but it's no longer pointed at Bruno. If Akira is irate with anyone, it's himself.]
...No, you're right. I was more concerned with stopping him before he did more damage than I was with making sure you're okay. I'm sorry, Bruno.
I... would normally say don't worry about it but. That's only 'cause I'm used to being avoided, so. Yeah.
[ Silver lining, at least he isn't going on about how he gets it, he isn't worth anyone's time, right? Admittedly, he wants to say that, sometimes, it isn't worth trying to fight someone so adamant about throwing themselves into danger like Solomon is.
Of course, also like Solomon, he doesn't think Akira would listen to that. ]
[Akira repeats, because this isn't a normal day by any measure, is it?
Little by little, that frustration ebbs away. His concerns over what Solomon is getting up to and whoever else might be in the crossfire is sequestered to a far corner of his mind. Solomon is an adult, and like anyone else, he's responsible for his own decisions. Akira can't stop every trainwreck before it happens, and he's learned the hard way that there are times it's better not to try.
What he can do is be here for the one who's suffered for that man's actions on multiple occasions. Bruno will surely feel the stirring of Akira's magic within him, bold and assertive in all the ways Akira hides in his day-to-day life... but that feeling fades, and Akira's magic falls dormant, like he's thought better of probing around in a space that isn't his own.]
But you wouldn't have mentioned it if it didn't bother you, right?
[ It's a good thing, too. There'd be no quicker way to have his magic rejected as quickly as possible than by poking around without permission. It does make Bruno wonder... Did he never sever their connection from back at the jail? Should he? ]
I wouldn't have, yeah. It's just that whole thing happened back at the jail and I still have no idea what it means. I know I could have tracked you down to talk myself, only... you seem pretty busy? Chasing other people around?
[Right. Solomon taught him that lesson the hard way, and since then, Akira's been skittish. Rightfully so, he's sure, because he'd gotten too far ahead of himself in thinking he could be trusted by anyone so easily. He of all people should know better, and yet.
Then there's the other bad habit, which is chasing down people who don't want to be caught. Akira sighs, arms crossing loosely.]
Busy wasting my time, maybe. I'm probably some sort of egomaniac, thinking I can help people who don't want to be helped. I feel bad for you being stuck with me.
[...No, no, that's going a bit too far in the mopey teenager direction. Another sigh, and a correction:]
...Welp, never too late to change bad habits, right? We should explore the whole "thing" that happened back in the jail.
Sheesh, if we're both saying we feel bad for the other being stuck with us, maybe we really are meant to be stuck together.
[ Bruno already pulled that schtick, young man! Apologizing for being stuck as partners and all. No jinxes. Still, half-hearted attempt at a joke aside, he can't help but relax a little now that Akira is more inclined to stay and talk over chasing after Solomon.
Not that he'll stop fidgeting with the hem of his ruana. That's a constant, almost always. ]
Ha, but, uh, really, I think that'd be a good idea.
[Half-hearted jokes aside, Akira knows there's a good reason why the powers that be stuck them together. That might also be the reason why they feel inclined to chase after a certain sorcerer, but Akira's yeeting that man out of mind for the time being. He has to focus on the people who do need him.
Akira grabs the sides of the chair and brings it and himself closer to the edge of the bed, close enough that Bruno's within arm's reach.]
I've actually been thinking about you a lot— not in a weird way or anything.
[He respects Bruno enough not to shamelessly hit on him.]
But about what I can do to help you out, make life a bit easier for you. Your strength is my strength, so don't worry about returning the favor. Anyway...
[Akira upturns his palm, and in a swirl of red and green magic, three tarot cards appear. They appear faceless to Akira, but to Bruno, he'll see their Arcana and perhaps even sense what purpose each serves.]
I've been wondering what the point of these blank cards is for a while. Figured maybe someone else, namely my partner in crime, would have an idea.
[ Thanks for missing him with your obscene grandpa lust, Akira. Bruno appreciates it. ]
If my strength is your strength, then I sure wish you would learn to be more gentle with it. [ looking into the future at akira beating up solomon and shakes my head ] Ah...
[ But Akira's summoned a trio of cards and Bruno looks down at them, brow furrowing immediately. Blank cards? ]
...Ah, Bruno's seeing something Akira isn't. As established, Bruno isn't the joking type, so Akira believes him when he says he sees tarot cards. Considering the importance those have to Akira, he's extra willing to believe him.]
Sounds like you're the only one who can see them. Speaking of, what do you see?
Oh. Don't... don't put it that way. That. That always ends badly.
[ No one's fate should be in his hands! Aaaa, terrifying, but he will pick one of the cards, after a moment of hemming and hawing over which one to take. He selects one of the swords after that hesitation.
And he immediately knows what it's for.
This leaves him staring in slight horror at the card in his hand. ]
[It's not a reprimand, but it's firm, the kind of tone that says "oh, we're talking about this." Akira can reasonably assume these cards have some practical use, perhaps in combat, and Bruno's reaction all but confirms that.]
You don't want me wasting my time chasing down the people who couldn't care less about my help, but you're afraid to step out of the shadows and stand by my side. We're supposed to be partners, aren't we? You're supposed to trust me.
[That means accepting that this power was given to them for a reason. Akira looks Bruno in the eye.]
H-hey, don't turn that around on me, Akira. You're the one always running off doing god knows what, not me.
[ How can he stand by Akira's side if the guy can't be found, huh? ]
And the card doesn't say anything but it does do—
[ Maybe he shouldn't have gestured with it because he accidentally aims the Swords card at the door of his room and the door promptly explodes, rattling the third floor and thoroughly destroying that poor thing. ]
I'm not running anymore. We're in it to win it now.
[For better or worse, Bruno is stuck with him now. Maybe he'll even prove it by finding Solomon and decking him in the face?
...Uh, more on that later? Did Bruno just blow up the damn door? Akira just kinda... carefully gets up from his seat...... and goes to confirm the damage with his own eyes. Mm, yep. Can confirm the door is burnt beyond repair.]
[ yeah, so, guess whose room is on the third floor? from the end of the hallway, robin who apparently is in his room for once (maybe he was reading. who knows) will poke his head out from his door, and
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Why is it that when something happens here, it's always you...?
[Syrlya just about kicks his chair over as he hurries to the door, throwing it open and leaning out. Sees the fragments of the door leading from Bruno's door.
... Slowly scuttles back in and closes his door. This can, for once, be someone else's problem.]
[Across the hall, someone looks up from his writing for .5 seconds like a dog hearing a faraway sound, before shrugging and returning to what he was doing. Eh, it's probably fine.]
[Not long after this happens, Urianger comes running down the stairs. His room is directly above Bruno’s so he felt a shake and became…concerned, to put it lightly.]
What…? [He stares at the exploded door.] What hath happened? Art thou all right?
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[ Not about Bruno, that's for sure. Regardless, he wouldn't be able to point him Solomon's direction even if he wanted to. ]
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What do you mean?
[Solomon put some sort of curse on Bruno, didn't he? So he needs to be dealt with. Needs his ass soundly kicked. Akira's failing to see the problem here.]
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What can he say? That he's been busy? That Bruno didn't need him pestering him on a constant basis? Whichever way he slices it, Bruno is right. Some priorities he has, leaving his own partner behind to chase down an old man with no concept of self-preservation.
Akira stands in silence for a moment before ultimately returning to the chair, that anger still settled on his face, but it's no longer pointed at Bruno. If Akira is irate with anyone, it's himself.]
...No, you're right. I was more concerned with stopping him before he did more damage than I was with making sure you're okay. I'm sorry, Bruno.
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[ Silver lining, at least he isn't going on about how he gets it, he isn't worth anyone's time, right? Admittedly, he wants to say that, sometimes, it isn't worth trying to fight someone so adamant about throwing themselves into danger like Solomon is.
Of course, also like Solomon, he doesn't think Akira would listen to that. ]
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[Akira repeats, because this isn't a normal day by any measure, is it?
Little by little, that frustration ebbs away. His concerns over what Solomon is getting up to and whoever else might be in the crossfire is sequestered to a far corner of his mind. Solomon is an adult, and like anyone else, he's responsible for his own decisions. Akira can't stop every trainwreck before it happens, and he's learned the hard way that there are times it's better not to try.
What he can do is be here for the one who's suffered for that man's actions on multiple occasions. Bruno will surely feel the stirring of Akira's magic within him, bold and assertive in all the ways Akira hides in his day-to-day life... but that feeling fades, and Akira's magic falls dormant, like he's thought better of probing around in a space that isn't his own.]
But you wouldn't have mentioned it if it didn't bother you, right?
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I wouldn't have, yeah. It's just that whole thing happened back at the jail and I still have no idea what it means. I know I could have tracked you down to talk myself, only... you seem pretty busy? Chasing other people around?
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Then there's the other bad habit, which is chasing down people who don't want to be caught. Akira sighs, arms crossing loosely.]
Busy wasting my time, maybe. I'm probably some sort of egomaniac, thinking I can help people who don't want to be helped. I feel bad for you being stuck with me.
[...No, no, that's going a bit too far in the mopey teenager direction. Another sigh, and a correction:]
...Welp, never too late to change bad habits, right? We should explore the whole "thing" that happened back in the jail.
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[ Bruno already pulled that schtick, young man! Apologizing for being stuck as partners and all. No jinxes. Still, half-hearted attempt at a joke aside, he can't help but relax a little now that Akira is more inclined to stay and talk over chasing after Solomon.
Not that he'll stop fidgeting with the hem of his ruana. That's a constant, almost always. ]
Ha, but, uh, really, I think that'd be a good idea.
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[Half-hearted jokes aside, Akira knows there's a good reason why the powers that be stuck them together. That might also be the reason why they feel inclined to chase after a certain sorcerer, but Akira's yeeting that man out of mind for the time being. He has to focus on the people who do need him.
Akira grabs the sides of the chair and brings it and himself closer to the edge of the bed, close enough that Bruno's within arm's reach.]
I've actually been thinking about you a lot— not in a weird way or anything.
[He respects Bruno enough not to shamelessly hit on him.]
But about what I can do to help you out, make life a bit easier for you. Your strength is my strength, so don't worry about returning the favor. Anyway...
[Akira upturns his palm, and in a swirl of red and green magic, three tarot cards appear. They appear faceless to Akira, but to Bruno, he'll see their Arcana and perhaps even sense what purpose each serves.]
I've been wondering what the point of these blank cards is for a while. Figured maybe someone else, namely my partner in crime, would have an idea.
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If my strength is your strength, then I sure wish you would learn to be more gentle with it. [ looking into the future at akira beating up solomon and shakes my head ] Ah...
[ But Akira's summoned a trio of cards and Bruno looks down at them, brow furrowing immediately. Blank cards? ]
Akira, these aren't blank. They're tarot cards?
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...Ah, Bruno's seeing something Akira isn't. As established, Bruno isn't the joking type, so Akira believes him when he says he sees tarot cards. Considering the importance those have to Akira, he's extra willing to believe him.]
Sounds like you're the only one who can see them. Speaking of, what do you see?
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[ This hardly covers all the suits the skill can draw but this is what Akira has pulled this time around. They just don't know it yet! ]
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[Don't pay any mind to Akira's musing. He's just thinking out loud.
He reaches out a hand to grab one... but his hand passes straight through. Huh.]
Guess these guys were meant for you to choose between. Looks like my fate is in your hands, Bruno. Why don't you pick one?
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[ No one's fate should be in his hands! Aaaa, terrifying, but he will pick one of the cards, after a moment of hemming and hawing over which one to take. He selects one of the swords after that hesitation.
And he immediately knows what it's for.
This leaves him staring in slight horror at the card in his hand. ]
...uh, uh oh...
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[It's not a reprimand, but it's firm, the kind of tone that says "oh, we're talking about this." Akira can reasonably assume these cards have some practical use, perhaps in combat, and Bruno's reaction all but confirms that.]
You don't want me wasting my time chasing down the people who couldn't care less about my help, but you're afraid to step out of the shadows and stand by my side. We're supposed to be partners, aren't we? You're supposed to trust me.
[That means accepting that this power was given to them for a reason. Akira looks Bruno in the eye.]
Tell me what the card says.
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[ How can he stand by Akira's side if the guy can't be found, huh? ]
And the card doesn't say anything but it does do—
[ Maybe he shouldn't have gestured with it because he accidentally aims the Swords card at the door of his room and the door promptly explodes, rattling the third floor and thoroughly destroying that poor thing. ]
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[For better or worse, Bruno is stuck with him now. Maybe he'll even prove it by finding Solomon and decking him in the face?
...Uh, more on that later? Did Bruno just blow up the damn door? Akira just kinda... carefully gets up from his seat...... and goes to confirm the damage with his own eyes. Mm, yep. Can confirm the door is burnt beyond repair.]
What did the door ever do to you?
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[ Ohhhh godddd whyyyy. Bruno stares at where the door used to be even as Akira goes to check on it. Yeah, he's going to need a new door. Oh boy. ]
It. It blows things... up? The. The card, I mean.
[ Although the card he had is now dissipating into nothingness. ]
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time 2 live in fear
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Why is it that when something happens here, it's always you...?
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Oh, hey Robin. Come to collect on that hug?
[Throws his arms open wide!!]
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It... th... that was me, actually. Sorry?
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[Syrlya just about kicks his chair over as he hurries to the door, throwing it open and leaning out. Sees the fragments of the door leading from Bruno's door.
... Slowly scuttles back in and closes his door. This can, for once, be someone else's problem.]
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What…? [He stares at the exploded door.] What hath happened? Art thou all right?
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