turbulency | scary: gojo

[ 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'm sorry for tomorrow then ]

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.

[ WHY IS HE STINKY ]

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?

[ 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?

[ Cuddly... Well, he'll run his hands through Satoru's hair then, even though it's still wet. ]

I don't know. Famine said there's no benefit to the cult if we kill one another. You hear anything different?

[ 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.

Yeah, it counts, but it's not better or worse than waiting.

[ He hums, still brushing his hands through his hair. ]

There are some pretty heavy rewards.

[ 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.

[ Or money. Or knowledge. ]

[ 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. ]

No idea. It could be a trick.

But some people can be desperate.

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.

Yeah, that'll solve everything, Satoru.

[ He rolls his eyes, but he doesn't sound particularly tempted by any of the curiosities. ]

I haven't noticed anything. But it's hard to tell between all the weird affection and other powers people can use.

[ ... ]

That's why I'm on your lap?

[ DON'T JUST SAY IT

He looks both embarrassed and annoyed. ]

You're not on my lap. We're just sitting closely together.

[ ??? ]

This is definitely closer than I normally sit.

[ OKAY ]

Well, yeah. Move back then.

[ He doesn't know what to do with this....... He can be defiant and disobey, stay here and feel nice, and it would seem weird or he can move back, feel not as nice, and basically submit to Suguru which he enjoys Resisting.

Still on his lap, head rested on Suguru's shoulder, he stays quiet and weighs his options. It is incredibly obvious he's thinking about it. ]