[After a few days of classes, Akechi notices that Minato has been consistently absent. A class or two, even a couple of days, would be understandable. He knows many, including Minato, have been helping out with clean up. Even he has visited after class to lend a hand.
But considering how much Minato liked taking classes and the fact that it seemed important to him, this worries him. Just a little. So he hangs around the cafeteria, knowing that Minato has to show up for food eventually. When he does, Akechi is at his side in an instant.]
[ He's probably spent too much time in Vista Virs trying to make up for the destruction that happened there. He feels it's his responsibility somehow and he can't truly make up for it, but at least he's been trying. When he has the energy, at least. When he doesn't he lies in bed for hours trying to remember what he cared about.
He doesn't know what to do about it -- no, that's not true. He knows. Ryoji insisted he talk about his feelings to people. But it was much easier to agree with him in the moment than it is to follow through. He doesn't know where to begin, or why he should try. It feels pointless. It feels like there's nothing left in him anymore.
But even a sad boy needs to eat! He doesn't know what time it is when he finally drags his ass out of bed and makes it to the cafeteria for some food. But hey! Looks like Goro got here about the same time he did. That's some good timing. ]
You need something?
[ Hopefully the task can wait until after he eats. ]
[ He needs precious, precious food. He makes his way to the tablet to place his orders: sushi, melon pan, a burrito, and grabs a glass of water. He might get spaghetti later too. Only time will tell. He waits for Goro to pick up his own food before sitting with him at one of the tables. ]
[ "Relief effort" is a good phrase. He should remember that. This probably won't be the only retrieval that results in so many dead. It may even be worse, in the future... Wow, better bury that thought with food. ]
[ He's distrustful of that. "I won't lecture you" sounds suspiciously like what someone would say before they lecture you. He's quickly preoccupied with eating his burrito though. It's more important than his suspicions. ]
[Well, it's not like he can blame him, especially considering how they met, so he cuts more of his crepe, trying to wrap some of it around a large strawberry.]
In any event, I've been saving material from the classes we share for you.
[ His chewing slows down as his thoughts accost him. He has no idea what's going on in any of them now. Maybe he should drop them. Then he wouldn't have that particular weight pulling him down. High school was wasted on him anyway.
He feels like if he said any of that out loud, Goro would be disappointed. He swallows and washes it down before talking. ]
[Hmm. Well, Minato is difficult. Prying will only annoy him, though. Even outright care and concern tends to be met with dodging at best. That's the tricky part. He has to get him to open up without evading it all.
Well. He does have an idea. But if he did that, he needs to get Minato alone. It would already be something a little mean. He knows he would be mad at someone who did that to him, even if it was out of concern. So should he not do it? He doesn't want to betray Minato's trust. But he really is worried about him. Minato already felt like he didn't have much left and he said he doesn't have hope and now their mission was a tepid success and he really just wants his friend to be okay.
Fuck.]
It's not a problem. I can give them to you on the way back if you don't mind dropping by my room. Well, after you eat of course but it's no rush on my part.
[Well, fuck. He's not committing to it just yet but he can feel himself laying out the plans for it. Ah, where is Qrow when he needs moral guidance?]
[ He doesn't know if he will drop his courses, but it sure sounds like the easiest route right now. Maybe that's hasty... Maybe he should talk to someone about it.
Not right now though. He's practically tired just imagining the attempt. He should try to pretend to be human though. Hang out with people. ]
If you have free time later, we could listen to the mp3 player.
[ An activity with both spending time together and minimal talking. That sounds good. ]
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But considering how much Minato liked taking classes and the fact that it seemed important to him, this worries him. Just a little. So he hangs around the cafeteria, knowing that Minato has to show up for food eventually. When he does, Akechi is at his side in an instant.]
Ah, there you are. I was hoping to run into you.
[Clearly not waiting for him all day.]
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He doesn't know what to do about it -- no, that's not true. He knows. Ryoji insisted he talk about his feelings to people. But it was much easier to agree with him in the moment than it is to follow through. He doesn't know where to begin, or why he should try. It feels pointless. It feels like there's nothing left in him anymore.
But even a sad boy needs to eat! He doesn't know what time it is when he finally drags his ass out of bed and makes it to the cafeteria for some food. But hey! Looks like Goro got here about the same time he did. That's some good timing. ]
You need something?
[ Hopefully the task can wait until after he eats. ]
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Oh, it's nothing that needs to be done at the moment. Why don't we get something to eat first? You must be hungry.
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[ He needs precious, precious food. He makes his way to the tablet to place his orders: sushi, melon pan, a burrito, and grabs a glass of water. He might get spaghetti later too. Only time will tell. He waits for Goro to pick up his own food before sitting with him at one of the tables. ]
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What have you been up to today?
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Stuff.
[ Spent most of the day staring at the ceiling, or the wall, or the bed. He went to the library a few days ago. He can claim that was today, right? ]
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[He is actually lightly teasing him. Akechi forks one of the strawberries covered in cream and hums.]
I haven't seen you much lately, so I was wondering what you were busy with.
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Been in Vista Virs a lot.
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Ah, yes. Helping out with the relief effort?
['Rebuilding' might be right, too, but it feels more accurate to call it relief. Just bringing them what little aid they can.]
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[ "Relief effort" is a good phrase. He should remember that. This probably won't be the only retrieval that results in so many dead. It may even be worse, in the future... Wow, better bury that thought with food. ]
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That isn't a bad use of your time, all things considered. I was a little concerned when I noticed you hadn't made it to any of your classes.
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I'm alive.
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Breathing, organs functioning, all that?
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That is good but you know you should rest and do something else sometimes, right?
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When did you turn into Will?
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Please. As if I'm that neurotic.
[Sure, he's incredibly neurotic inside! But no one sees that. He likes to think he comes off as fairly normal in his demeanor.]
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[ He's sure that if Goro really, really tried, he too could be just like Will. ]
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[Really his concern isn't anything about that. He's pretty sure Minato would be even more miserable if he couldn't do anything.]
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[ He's distrustful of that. "I won't lecture you" sounds suspiciously like what someone would say before they lecture you. He's quickly preoccupied with eating his burrito though. It's more important than his suspicions. ]
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In any event, I've been saving material from the classes we share for you.
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He feels like if he said any of that out loud, Goro would be disappointed. He swallows and washes it down before talking. ]
Thanks.
[ Just act casual. See Goro? He's fine. ]
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Well. He does have an idea. But if he did that, he needs to get Minato alone. It would already be something a little mean. He knows he would be mad at someone who did that to him, even if it was out of concern. So should he not do it? He doesn't want to betray Minato's trust. But he really is worried about him. Minato already felt like he didn't have much left and he said he doesn't have hope and now their mission was a tepid success and he really just wants his friend to be okay.
Fuck.]
It's not a problem. I can give them to you on the way back if you don't mind dropping by my room. Well, after you eat of course but it's no rush on my part.
[Well, fuck. He's not committing to it just yet but he can feel himself laying out the plans for it. Ah, where is Qrow when he needs moral guidance?]
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[ He doesn't know if he will drop his courses, but it sure sounds like the easiest route right now. Maybe that's hasty... Maybe he should talk to someone about it.
Not right now though. He's practically tired just imagining the attempt. He should try to pretend to be human though. Hang out with people. ]
If you have free time later, we could listen to the mp3 player.
[ An activity with both spending time together and minimal talking. That sounds good. ]
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Yes. Of course. [That was a bit too hasty, fuck.] I would... really love that.
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