[ You think you can leave... He hugs him back, lets them bonk heads, and unfortunately stays latched onto him even when Suguru tries to leave. It warms his heart to see him look so defeated (joke).
While they're close, Satoru carefully loosens his bun, then extracts the hair tie. ]
[ That means he keeps him here in the slightly wet bathroom in an abandoned animal crossing house. He maneuvers him away from the door with an arm around his waist while fiddling with the hair tie in his other hand. ]
Maaaaaaaybe.
[ His nose gets pinched and he leans in to nuzzle his hand, eyes shining like if he keeps his hand here he will bite him. Not the fun or flirty way, but the painful and annoying way. ]
[ He really is so freaking annoying. Suguru considers just suffocating him, but opts against it. Instead, he lets go of his nose so that he can squish his face between his palms. ]
Really?
[ How merciful... The shower is probably still running behind them. ]
Then get out. [ Bonks their heads together one more time before gently shoving Satoru toward the door. ] I was okay waiting and getting some clean clothes first though.
[ Obviously. They are literally regular clothes. You can choose that for yourself, then also some matching t-shirts and aloha shirts... Some cute hair pins...
[ I'm glad they got showers in time for affection week so this hug isn't smelly and gross.
He's a little ? about it even though he literally did the same thing earlier. It's nice... ]
To roast the vegetables. I found some seasoning, so they should taste better than the stuff in the refectory. [ looks at the squash ] That'll probably take the longest.
[ i don't know ask the person who did this to him ]
You mean the rewards for murder at the swamp? I did. [ He basically dangled off of him onto the couch, so here they are being cuddly. ] What's up with that?
[ He closes his eyes and lets Suguru do that... It is damp, yeah, but he did try to towel dry it as best as he can. At least they are cozy in lounge wear. Satoru just chose some plain sweatpants and a crewneck for himself. ]
I thought that all deaths count to the ritual? I guess the idea is that if we're all going to die might as well get something out of it.
[ how are they even sitting... tell me more about this position as Satoru watches him like a cat, though his aura sifts between comfortable to vigilant. ]
At the cost of killing someone, yeah. [ ... ] Which one do you think is most worth it?
[ I did not think about it that deeply, but I guess they are side by side if Satoru is looking at him, which means Suguru is only using one hand otherwise it would be an awkward position... Satoru can get in his lap though 🥺
He thinks about it. ]
The world peace one, probably. Otherwise you're just trading one life for another, basically.
[ help, yeah. He can swing his legs over and be basically on his lap, easy to hold and also easier for him to stay close and read Suguru's every movement and expression shift. It hasn't really hit him yet that maybe??? This is weird???? Because emotionally he feels he's in the right spot. ]
The rest don't seem as grand, but... I don't know. How would you know for sure it's granted?
[ (you voice) why can't men have meaningful friendships
Suguru just lets him do this, because Satoru does what he wants anyway, and affection week means that it's kind of nice. He doesn't think any deeper on it because there's no point. ]
They should have more confidence in themselves and figure it out.
[ But he says that only because he comes from a place of privilege, likewise a place of duty and prestige. Golden boy thinks he can do it all, even if it takes time.
He rests his head on his shoulder. ]
Notice anything off about anyone? Monster might have been summoned already... Or do you think the swamp trove is supposed to be enough for us to help them finish off their stupid ritual.
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While they're close, Satoru carefully loosens his bun, then extracts the hair tie. ]
You're going to go out looking like this?
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He makes a sound of protest when Satoru pulls his hair free, especially since it's not like he's been able to shampoo it lately. ]
Oi. [ He combs his hair to the side and away from his face, disgruntled. ] Did you only race for the shower so I couldn't get it?
[ Pinches his nose. ]
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Maaaaaaaybe.
[ His nose gets pinched and he leans in to nuzzle his hand, eyes shining like if he keeps his hand here he will bite him. Not the fun or flirty way, but the painful and annoying way. ]
You can have the shower now.
[ He's content after watching Suguru mope. ]
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Really?
[ How merciful... The shower is probably still running behind them. ]
Then get out. [ Bonks their heads together one more time before gently shoving Satoru toward the door. ] I was okay waiting and getting some clean clothes first though.
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[ Why is he getting squished and bonked!!! He tries his best by puffing out his cheeks to FEND HIM OFF, but gets another head bonk.
The shower is still running freezing cold in the background. ]
I can go pick up some clothes while you shower. [ Slowly peeling away. Looks like Suguru can shower, REALLY. ] Got any requests?
[ He will start buttoning his shirt back up. ]
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He does not trust Satoru to get him clothes AT ALL, but he still says, ] Nothing stupid.
[ And then he kicks him out so that he can shower!! Changing the temperate to hot! Washing his hair with shampoo! It's so luxurious...
He probably finishes before Satoru is back, so he will be in the kitchen... chopping their vegetables even though he doesn't know how to cook. ]
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He brings normal clothes and some not as normal pieces. ]
I'm home!
[ you two don't live here ]
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Anyway, he stops chopping the squash to look nosily at the clothes that Satoru brought. ]
What'd you get?
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[ Obviously. They are literally regular clothes. You can choose that for yourself, then also some matching t-shirts and aloha shirts... Some cute hair pins...
And a frilly apron. ]
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He'll take a pair of sweatpants and a t-shirt and change. They are boys so he doesn't care that it changes right in the open. ]
You actually bought mostly normal stuff.
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[ He'll get them shitpost stuff later, but he wants to be NORMAL and wear OTHER CLOTHES. They have been wearing their uniform for a WEEK.
He's going to go take the shower now. ]
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But this is fine, and he goes back to cutting vegetables, scouring the cupboards for seasoning and oil, and other cooking tasks.
By the time Satoru is done showering, he's probably fiddling with the oven.
He really doesn't know how to cook. ]
What temperature should we use...?
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For what, exactly?
[ He is done and comes over to hug from behind. ]
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He's a little ? about it even though he literally did the same thing earlier. It's nice... ]
To roast the vegetables. I found some seasoning, so they should taste better than the stuff in the refectory. [ looks at the squash ] That'll probably take the longest.
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If you cut them about the same size, they should cook evenly...
[ Does whatever math and also guesswork because he has also never cooked. ]
Maybe 215C? And we can check back in ten minutes.
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Okay.
[ Puts the vegetables in... There they go! And then he's going to sit on the couch, looking around the house curiously. ]
Did you check out those new items that showed up? That you get in return for a blood sacrifice?
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You mean the rewards for murder at the swamp? I did. [ He basically dangled off of him onto the couch, so here they are being cuddly. ] What's up with that?
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I don't know. Famine said there's no benefit to the cult if we kill one another. You hear anything different?
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I thought that all deaths count to the ritual? I guess the idea is that if we're all going to die might as well get something out of it.
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[ He hums, still brushing his hands through his hair. ]
There are some pretty heavy rewards.
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At the cost of killing someone, yeah. [ ... ] Which one do you think is most worth it?
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He thinks about it. ]
The world peace one, probably. Otherwise you're just trading one life for another, basically.
[ Or money. Or knowledge. ]
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The rest don't seem as grand, but... I don't know. How would you know for sure it's granted?
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Suguru just lets him do this, because Satoru does what he wants anyway, and affection week means that it's kind of nice. He doesn't think any deeper on it because there's no point. ]
No idea. It could be a trick.
But some people can be desperate.
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[ But he says that only because he comes from a place of privilege, likewise a place of duty and prestige. Golden boy thinks he can do it all, even if it takes time.
He rests his head on his shoulder. ]
Notice anything off about anyone? Monster might have been summoned already... Or do you think the swamp trove is supposed to be enough for us to help them finish off their stupid ritual.
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