Kurusu Akira (Joker) (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
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theairlock2017-11-11 07:18 pm
le_mat) wrote in theairlock2017-11-11 07:18 pm
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This is our fight song
[Akira wanted to collapse after all that. But... this was what Zombina usually did, and he'll do his best to pick up the slack.
Luckily he's not alone, as Roxy and Max lend hands. And he needs those extra hands, since there's a full pot of curry from the diner that needs to be reheated (day two curry is best curry anyways) and bowls brought down. Not to mention making sure certain people at least make it TO the cafeteria. He'll leave the coffee to Bolton. He leaves those tasks to his helpers while he goes and writes the notes, all tucked under doors like last time:]
There's food in the cafeteria. Please, don't do anything reckless.
[You're one to talk, boyo. Still, as it heats up in the kitchen the smells of curry and coffee at least is a small comfort against the cold empty space outside]
Luckily he's not alone, as Roxy and Max lend hands. And he needs those extra hands, since there's a full pot of curry from the diner that needs to be reheated (day two curry is best curry anyways) and bowls brought down. Not to mention making sure certain people at least make it TO the cafeteria. He'll leave the coffee to Bolton. He leaves those tasks to his helpers while he goes and writes the notes, all tucked under doors like last time:]
There's food in the cafeteria. Please, don't do anything reckless.
[You're one to talk, boyo. Still, as it heats up in the kitchen the smells of curry and coffee at least is a small comfort against the cold empty space outside]
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[Mumbled. Probably not intended to be heard at all]
Well, that's the kinda person she was. A literal force of nature.
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...And I wouldn't expect anything I had to say would change that. No.
But it also doesn't feel like anything I have to say means much of anything in the wake of that. [he gave a fucking speech and everything why's he always gotta get upstaged here]
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You're smarter then me, it's... good to have level heads around.
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We're going to need a new meeting. Preferably as soon as possible. Before the next motive at least. Damn it, I wish she could've gotten one of us the phone instead of bending it...
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... should get some rest for tonight, though.
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We just have to make sure nobody does anything foolish and suicidal until then. [Yuri, he's talking about Yuri mostly.]
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[He pauses, he's worried about Yuri, and Osomatsu too]
They can't take another trial.
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I wasn't joking when I said later. I think something has to happen. We have to make something happen. [But they can't talk about it here and now.]
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[He's tired. and grieving. and a little frustrated with kaiba on a personal level. but even so there's something like affection in his tone]
Whatever we do, I got your back.
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It's not a goddamn puzzle- there's no rules, or logic or fucking standards that you can be smart enough, or strong enough, or fast enough and you'll win-!
It stupid and cruel and dirty and yeah, yeah we probably can't win. But we can bite and claw and take what we can get and spit it back in their fucking faces... if the only victory we get is being able to stand when that's all that's left, then I'll take it.
You're a stubborn fucker, Seto. You really gonna lose heart cuz it's impossible? I thought you might be crazier then that.
[Being crazy might be the only miracle they get]
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I will not accept defeat. [He is, after all, the Champion of Denial.] I've been in games meant to kill me, designed for me to lose before, and come out on top-! But...even when I've faced the impossible, even when I've lost, someone was there to win the day.
[Yuugi...had won Duelist Kingdom. Him and his friends helped him out of the fantasy game. And when he'd lost to Noa, it was Yuugi who stepped up and allowed the brothers to reunite. He beat Leon's invincible card. He summoned Exodia. He harnessed the power of the God Cards. He helped defeat an ancient destructive being against impossible odds.
Not that Kaiba hasn't pulled off the impossible himself a few times, but it's starting to become startlingly clear who really pulls them through most of the time.]
Impossible doesn't scare me. Insurmountable odds don't scare me. I've jumped off of buildings and out of jets and disarmed trained guards and saved my brother in a one-turn promise, and I've clawed and bitten my way to the top from nothing. We can spit it back in their faces and stand in defiance of them and still find a way to win. For someone to win!
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And then laughs. It's not mocking, or insane. But dark and wild and a little joyus. Like a tiger in a cage that just found its way out and was oh so hungry]
There it is, that's what I wanted to see! That's the stubborn ass I'm counting on!
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...You're crazy, did you know that? Has no one told you it's not wise to pick a dragon with a stick?
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[He looks so pleased with himself. Also he manages to not make a comment about poking dragons but it's a very close thing]
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Slowly, he sits back down, even managing to laugh a little.] I suppose I deserved that. Turnabout is, after all, fair play.
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Well I guess I can keep using Seto, it'd be weird to stop now.
... and I meant what I said. About backing you up. Even if you're an ass.
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Much as it pains me to admit, I could use the backup. Not everyone is going to be willing to listen to me, but they'll listen to you.
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[His face slowly drops into thoughtful. Worried. Banter is good, he likes banter. But what Kabia said weighs heavy on his shoulders. Makes him think of what Thomas said.
That he was needed. He wants to help, of course.... but this, this might be too much. What if he's not enough?]
You gotta make 'em listen. Might come to that eventually.
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I'm usually very good at commanding attention of a room, but then again, usually someone doesn't go sacrificing themselves in the middle of it.
Don't worry, I can do the talking. You're the backup. I'm an ass; I'm going to offend people by being blunt and not caring about feelings. It's what I do. You can help anyone getting a attitude to refocus.
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Sir, yes sir.