Floor 1, Room 3

[jokey]

AKIRA

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[jokey]

[Hey now, where did Solomon learn a word like that? It's a good thing Akira didn't have his mouth full or he would've spat the contents out all over the floor. Wandering back over, he swats Solomon over the head with a bundle of papers.]

No, no, you're doing it wrong. If you want me to make you more coffee, you say goshujinsama, onegaidesu~!

[impacter]

[Pfft.

He slides his cup onto the table, pushing up to his feet with a very careful combing of his fingers through his hair, before giving a fake curtsy, face still flushed.]

Okaerinasaimase, goshujinsama~

Coffee ni suru?
Gohan ni suru?
Soretomo...

Wa...ta... shi...♡♡?

[Did he just do a meme? Yeah maybe.

Time to blow Akira a kiss.]

[jokey]

[HELLO??? What gave this man the right? Akira stills like a deer in the headlights before ultimately ducking for cover behind the couch. This can't be real... Someone get this man a maid dress asap..................

A pathetic warbling from behind the couch,]

Don't tempt me.

[He's done. Cooked. This man is going to be the death of him.]

[impacter]

[He chuckles, clearly amused, before setting himself back down on the opposite side of the couch and returning to his glass of water.]

I wouldn't have as many pacts as I do if I didn't know a thing or two about that.

Maybe you should think very carefully before playing with fire.

[jokey]

So you're calling yourself a slut?

[Because that's what it sounds like. Multiple pacts, eh... What's the difference between that and a dozen girlfriends at once?

Akira's staying where he is for now, btw. He'll rejoin Solomon when his heart isn't threatening to give out on him.]

No fair. You've had a billion years to practice.

[impacter]

Hardly.

[That's Asmo's job.]

A demon thrives on temptation. Though something from the Devildom may try to entice a human, with the proper knowledge and safety, a human may just as easily bewitch them in return.

[jokey]

[Akira peeks up from behind the couch and squints at Solomon.]

Sounds like a yes to me. I should take lessons from you.

[impacter]

You have enough at your disposal as it is, Akira. The demons I work with are not Personas, nor are they meant to be, and I would rather keep them that way.

[Carefully reaching for the pitcher to pour himself a refill...]

I've never had a partner, either, so if you are asking for relationship advice, you might want to seek someone else for flirtation.

[jokey]

Seriously? You haven't?

[Given how Solomon is, Akira sounds mildly surprised at best. Still, he wiggles closer to whisper in his ear...]

...Does that mean you're a virgin...?

[impacter]

No.

[Ballsy move, kid. If he wasn't expecting that sort of question from Akira already, he might be a little more embarrassed to answer, but it's better to just snuff that train of thought out immediately.]

I've simply never had someone close to me.

[jokey]

[Well damn. He doesn't know whether to feel sorry for Solomon or not, but he's clearly chosen this life. Akira leans back and hums.]

Sounds lonely. Then again, I'm sure you're used to it. [...] No offense.

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[impacter]

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[impacter]

None taken.

[Back to his water. No need to dwell on it.]

I've had my times to be jealous. Life will move on regardless.

[jokey]

Hey.

[Don't think he can't feel that disturbance in the force, Grandpa. Akira's hand plops down on Solomon's head like a paperweight and vigorously musses up his hair.

A lonely little boy in a cellar with only his own magic for company. Solomon didn't deserve that. He still doesn't.]

When you're with me, you'll never be lonely. Got it? I won't allow it.

[impacter]

[his HAIR

it's fine, Asmo isn't here to judge his appearance. So he simply laughs. An airy and pointless sound.]

You all keep me lively. I can't complain.

[There's still some obvious detachment from the statement.]

Especially when I get to enjoy things like your coffee, Akira-chan.

[jokey]

You're such a bad liar.

[But he likes Solomon anyway, so whatever. He'll let it go. Solomon isn't aware of this, but Akira keeps coffee-making supplies in his room, so he'll hop up and get a pot of it boiling.]

You can have as much of it as you like. Just promise you'll seek me out when you're feeling low and need a little pick me up.

[impacter]

Who said I'm lying? I'd rather be helping those of you that need the help instead of dwelling on things I can't change.

[Oh my god you coffee nerd........... it's fine, grandpa exploded a sourdough starter in his room the other week so he literally can't complain about your hobbies.]

Really, Akira, it's as though you find me elusive.

[jokey]

Aren't you?

[The coffee takes no time at all to brew with the aid of magic, so Akira's back and settling on the couch beside Solomon with two piping hot cups. No milk, unfortunately, but they both know how to add sugar if sugar is wanted.]

Maybe you don't mean to be, but you're the cool and aloof type. Very mysterious. That makes you sexy, but it also attracts people like me who can't stand minding their own business.

[impacter]

I wouldn't know if that's true. The only one that's ever called me something like that wasn't a person at all, and I'm pretty sure he only does it because he desires the attention I've promised him.

[He gently waves his hand over his own coffee cup, the gold-colored sugar the same type that he'd dropped into Akira's window just the other week.]

I'm surprised you're not finding better qualities in yourself, rather than me. A sharp wit, confidence, a personality that isn't afraid to have fun, a desire to listen and be close to another... I imagine you'll have the suitors flinging themselves to your feet when you're ready for them.

[jokey]

[Please, flatter him more. As much as Akira appreciates knowing that Solomon sees him in such a favorable light, he isn't the subject of conversation here. He's not going to let you steer them off topic, sir.

Akira holds out his cup to Solomon. Sugar, please. Everyone's tastes just a bit different.]

That's high praise. I'll settle down when I'm ready to, but what about you? Hasn't the lonely life of a bachelor gotten to you?

[impacter]

[A chuckle escapes him, though it's more resigned than humored. Still, he'll drop some of that gold-colored sugar into Akira's cup.

You are being very brave letting him touch anything you're about to put into your stomach, buddy.]

I believe we've already talked about my love life enough. [Denied.] But some things will elude you no matter how long you live.

There are things that are more important to me at the end of the day. I would rather focus on those.

[jokey]

Thank you, dearie.

[Solomon won't let Akira nose into his love life — or lack thereof — but at least he'll give him a little sugar. He should have no problem with Akira returning the favor, then, leaning over to loudly and theatrically smooch his cheek. One might argue the loud pop! was far from necessary, but Akira disagrees.]

I'll let you off the hook this time, but only because I feel bad for you. Being single for centuries? I'd rather die.

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[impacter]

[...

What...




His hand lifts to rest against the lingering warmth on his cheek, gaze unsteady on Akira in obvious surprise.]

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[impacter]

[With a shake of his head, Solomon wipes his palm against the skin of his cheek, then against the fabric of his coat, as though cleaning up from a well-intentioned action of a child.]

I'm sure you won't have to worry about that. But your pity is noted.

[jokey]

[Did it work? Solomon looks surprised, at least... but then he quickly steadies himself and straight up wipes that kiss off like it was nothing more than a splatter of mud on his cheek. This guy! This asshole!!]

Mmm, no, maybe I don't feel bad for you. In fact, I'm seeing red flags all over the place.

[Judgmentally sips coffee.............]