[gojou can't see it but he can probably feel the look greed gives him while he raises an eyebrow.]
I've had time to consider things. [so he's frazzled about other stuff, but at the end of the day he figures gojou's very much just himself and like this and so he shouldn't take anything too seriously. and he's selfish, and he's weak, and a thousand other things he actually doesn't feel like revealing, so yeah. gojou can know that much.]
[oomph. a hand's thrown out to brace himself on the floor before that actually happens and there's a disgruntled noise that follows.]
The fact that you're incorrigible for one. [he has many questions, most of which begin with "why" and end in "are you like this."] Amongst other things...
[there's a soft sort of squint though from under the hood.]
You're both easy and difficult to be around, some days.
[oh. well that's fine. he's taking that as permission to kiss back so? it means gojou doesn't get to pull away immediately?
but almost immediately because then there's a flat look. his eyes are glowing enough it's a little easy to see what's what and even with a vicegrip on his own emotions a very small smattering of something easy and pleased slips through.]
I find myself questioning what that means yet simultaneously deciding perhaps it doesn't mean anything more than that. [sometimes you just vibe in weird directions and that's perfectly fine. except he should maybe stop talking.]
[ Yes, Greed can have that. Gojou stays hovered above him, just peering down at those glowing eyes. There is endearment, amusement, and of course mischief. Hard to tell what's stronger since it's all in one. ]
You could always ask. That has always been an option.
no, actually, really, what the fuck? can't we put the truth in a nice locked box and buried in the garden instead? whatever greed had been anticipated it. wasn't. that.
there's a pause like he's kind of shocked and kind of baffled and kind of embarrassed and kind of...well. a lot of things. he is a mess of things that scramble together in a weird cacophony that can really only be identified as "EXCUSE ME???" it was one thing when he thought gojou was just playing around and the like.
a word like that is a very big thing and he's still trying to process it without outright saying "why????"
so yeah after all of that brainbreaking knowledge he eventually settles on something questioning as he continues to stare at him.]
I see. ["I've absolutely no idea why."
...yeah words are failing at the moment because he's really out here being a dumb bitch and going "HOW????"]
...I'll admit I hadn't realized it was actually something a little more serious. [the way he says it implies he doesn't see that as a bad thing so much as a confusing thing. gojou explain? actually HEI explain.]
[ me, taking out a list of people gojou loves with getou suguru being the top top top, omi being pretty up top top, Nanami is definitely here, then other people littered across the list either from here or home ah yes here it is Greed is on this list
Gojou doesn't seem as freaked out! His emotions are calm like the ocean, though. Yeah. There is that fondness and endearment in there. Imagine. If Greed just understood the spectrum of "like" and which "like" Gojou has been using, then damn. I wouldn't have needed to write this shit. Could have saved us both. ]
It's not like I'm looking to pursue anything. I can't afford to.
[ So nothing quite serious as most people think—Gojou hasn't thought about a future to be with anyone, maybe a bit with Omi, but not much more. Too many things to do at home... It's merely a statement to be heard, to be understood. ]
Medb might not care to define things, but I don't mind clearing up any misunderstanding.
[hilarious. and actually, that suits greed just fine. that implies greed has any sort of emotional intelligence beyond "i think i can tolerate this person" and "i would give up my life for this person." regardless, his own emotions are calm if not wondering, tilting his head slightly as if to decide what to ask next.]
A long list of people but not as long as it could be. [musing on that...he's still not entirely sure what to say, but eventually there's a nod.]
You're aware of why I'm here. But I suppose...even without pursuing anything, it isn't...[hm. words. usually greed is eloquent but he's still sitting here just kind of staring into the abyss.]
In the time we have here, I suppose I wouldn't mind taking whatever it is you feel like giving. And the same applies in reverse, should you like. Nothing serious. [and a wry sort of smile follows. he's never looked for anything even remotely serious because he knows where his loyalties lie, but at the same time...perhaps it wouldn't be so bad to give and take from someone else if that's what they'd like. this isn't a goddamn business transaction but everything's always been about balance lately anyway.] I can't exactly afford it either.
[ why are smart people also kind of dumb? Gojou laughs, relieved that Greed isn't going to make this too weird. It also seems like they both understand why they can't afford anything more than mere confirmation.
He continues to hover! Now menacingly? ]
All right! It's time for you to say it back.
[ Forget being reasonable it's back to gremlin roots. ]
[ Keeps hovering... You are really going to smirk right now, asshole? They could have just done this the easy way, but Gojou squints as mischief rises. Let him repeat this again: ]
"Everyone deserves a chance to learn the truth about things."
[gestures to who greed is as a person. "easy" is never an option.]
Using my own words against me is hardly becoming of you. [but fair enough.]
...love is a very strong word and one that you and I view differently, so if you're hoping for me to say those exact words I don't know if I can. [...] But I do find myself liking you very much.
I can't say it's a phrase I hear very often. [or ever. it's the same dry tone, but he lets it go after that. greed's an idiot, news at eleven. but. same page, finally.]
But alright. [give him a moment to consider this before he settles on a shrug and another kiss since apparently that makes some things more clear.] Then consider this clearance for more...dates, or whatever you'd call them.
[which is fine given week 7 immediately goes to hell.]
Sure. Those. [at least something good came from today even if that something is helping soothe someone from going on a rampage. good enough for him.] But you're welcome.
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I've had time to consider things. [so he's frazzled about other stuff, but at the end of the day he figures gojou's very much just himself and like this and so he shouldn't take anything too seriously. and he's selfish, and he's weak, and a thousand other things he actually doesn't feel like revealing, so yeah. gojou can know that much.]
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[ Gojou is playing coy, though he leans against Greed. A lot. Like going to force them to topple down. ]
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The fact that you're incorrigible for one. [he has many questions, most of which begin with "why" and end in "are you like this."] Amongst other things...
[there's a soft sort of squint though from under the hood.]
You're both easy and difficult to be around, some days.
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He doesn't respond with words and just kisses him instead. ]
Yeah, I like you, too.
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but almost immediately because then there's a flat look. his eyes are glowing enough it's a little easy to see what's what and even with a vicegrip on his own emotions a very small smattering of something easy and pleased slips through.]
I find myself questioning what that means yet simultaneously deciding perhaps it doesn't mean anything more than that. [sometimes you just vibe in weird directions and that's perfectly fine. except he should maybe stop talking.]
But I also don't find it to be an inconvenience.
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You could always ask. That has always been an option.
[ INSTEAD OF BEING GAY ON THE FLOOR ]
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except he seems to be aware that's so stupid so he tries to make himself appear unruffled again. ]
Right. Of course. [hmph. ] Then...what exactly does that mean to you?
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I love Omi most, but I do also love you.
[ Since the word like doesn't seem obvious enough? He uses bigger words. ]
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no, actually, really, what the fuck? can't we put the truth in a nice locked box and buried in the garden instead? whatever greed had been anticipated it. wasn't. that.
there's a pause like he's kind of shocked and kind of baffled and kind of embarrassed and kind of...well. a lot of things. he is a mess of things that scramble together in a weird cacophony that can really only be identified as "EXCUSE ME???" it was one thing when he thought gojou was just playing around and the like.
a word like that is a very big thing and he's still trying to process it without outright saying "why????"
so yeah after all of that brainbreaking knowledge he eventually settles on something questioning as he continues to stare at him.]
I see. ["I've absolutely no idea why."
...yeah words are failing at the moment because he's really out here being a dumb bitch and going "HOW????"]
...I'll admit I hadn't realized it was actually something a little more serious. [the way he says it implies he doesn't see that as a bad thing so much as a confusing thing. gojou explain? actually HEI explain.]
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Gojou doesn't seem as freaked out! His emotions are calm like the ocean, though. Yeah. There is that fondness and endearment in there. Imagine. If Greed just understood the spectrum of "like" and which "like" Gojou has been using, then damn. I wouldn't have needed to write this shit. Could have saved us both. ]
It's not like I'm looking to pursue anything. I can't afford to.
[ So nothing quite serious as most people think—Gojou hasn't thought about a future to be with anyone, maybe a bit with Omi, but not much more. Too many things to do at home... It's merely a statement to be heard, to be understood. ]
Medb might not care to define things, but I don't mind clearing up any misunderstanding.
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A long list of people but not as long as it could be. [musing on that...he's still not entirely sure what to say, but eventually there's a nod.]
You're aware of why I'm here. But I suppose...even without pursuing anything, it isn't...[hm. words. usually greed is eloquent but he's still sitting here just kind of staring into the abyss.]
In the time we have here, I suppose I wouldn't mind taking whatever it is you feel like giving. And the same applies in reverse, should you like. Nothing serious. [and a wry sort of smile follows. he's never looked for anything even remotely serious because he knows where his loyalties lie, but at the same time...perhaps it wouldn't be so bad to give and take from someone else if that's what they'd like. this isn't a goddamn business transaction but everything's always been about balance lately anyway.] I can't exactly afford it either.
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He continues to hover! Now menacingly? ]
All right! It's time for you to say it back.
[ Forget being reasonable it's back to gremlin roots. ]
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Absolutely not. [he is maybe trying not to smirk either way.] You already know how I feel about this.
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"Everyone deserves a chance to learn the truth about things."
[ yes, he's going to use this tactic. ]
So you're going to close that door for me?
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Using my own words against me is hardly becoming of you. [but fair enough.]
...love is a very strong word and one that you and I view differently, so if you're hoping for me to say those exact words I don't know if I can. [...] But I do find myself liking you very much.
[same idea, different words.]
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[ YOU DID THIS, GREED! MENTALLY POINTS AT HIM. ]
But I’ll take that. Whatever that is, I feel the same way.
[ Same page???? Finally?? ]
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But alright. [give him a moment to consider this before he settles on a shrug and another kiss since apparently that makes some things more clear.] Then consider this clearance for more...dates, or whatever you'd call them.
[which is fine given week 7 immediately goes to hell.]
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[ Laughs a bit and accepts the kiss. He will behave now. Emotions are bright. ]
Thanks for talking to me today. It helped.
[ A couple of talks with different people and Greed quelled the mass murdering fantasies. ]
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[there's another glance at the dolphin.]
I suppose I should take my leave. It's late.