[he pauses thoughtfully as yusuke moves closer—this is fine?]
The Mona Lisa and Sayuri... they're similar that way, aren't they? [that's a pretty big feat.
even if they know now what sayuri's expression was meant to convey, the general public doesn't, so it's a similar debate of mystery.
he wonders if yusuke will ever paint a piece that sparks that much captivating debate from people. he doesn't know much about art—but that sounds like the sort of thing that would be incredible to see.]
It's... pretty famous, right? That people talk about the meaning of her expression.
[that's the impression he's always been under, at least. but akira has barely dipped his toes into the art world, so he can only glean what he's picked up from other conversations, and the things that happened in madarame's palace.
he's a little hopeless at this art thing, but he's trying.]
Some pieces of art are even made to challenge interpretation or previously accepted views of artwork...
[Genres of art! Modern art! Art!! Yusuke could likely speak forever about this, and it's clear he's enjoying the conversation given that he's slightly distracted from drawing.]
[that... is the most yusuke response to what he said and honestly? akira is endeared by it in his own way.
so he'll agree,
easily.]
As long as I can pull you away long enough to stave off any Shadows from getting in our way. [after all, yusuke's laser-focus on his art would be dangerous, even if akira probably could solo the shadows if necessary.]
I suppose it'll be a necessity. Otherwise I wouldn't get the opportunity at all. [So okay, he'll let himself be pulled away from his art to wreck some Shadows. Truly, artistic sacrifice.]
[more time spent with yusuke is something he can't complain about—especially when it involves his art. after all, it's when yusuke shines brightest? it's the best thing for akira to get to see.
which is precisely the reason he falls quiet as yusuke refocuses, allowing for him to work on the drawing...
and giving akira a moment to quietly admire the way yusuke looks when he's so focused on his art.]
[Despite looking straight at him, Yusuke doesn't notice that he's being looked back at all. Alas, such is Yusuke.
It's mutual admiration going on, at the very least.
While Yusuke may spend most of his time focusing on the aesthetics and the more abstract elements of art, that's not to say he's not admiring in a more... subjective way. He probably doesn't even realising he's doing it, so naturally does it just... happen with him.
He absently runs his finger over the drawing on the page when he stops for a moment.]
[he'll let yusuke work on that for a bit as he heads downstairs to make the coffee—which doesn't take too long. soon enough, akira's back, placing the fresh cup of hot coffee down in front of yusuke before taking a seat quietly.
[Yusuke meant to touch up the drawing and he has done that... partly... and then he got distracted.
This is his way of working on it, apparently. It's not taking. Someone needs to give him some support here but alas he wouldn't even know that he needed some help or advice at this juncture.]
Ah, thank you.
[He looks up at him appreciatively before taking up the cup to sip.]
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[Yusuke murmurs absently, half like he's talking to himself...
He shifts abruptly to stand, to bring his chair closer. Somehow, he doesn't have the best view, so he sits closer in front of Akira.]
There's debate over what her expression means, to this day.
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[he pauses thoughtfully as yusuke moves closer—this is fine?]
The Mona Lisa and Sayuri... they're similar that way, aren't they? [that's a pretty big feat.
even if they know now what sayuri's expression was meant to convey, the general public doesn't, so it's a similar debate of mystery.
he wonders if yusuke will ever paint a piece that sparks that much captivating debate from people. he doesn't know much about art—but that sounds like the sort of thing that would be incredible to see.]
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Yes, that's right.
...Perhaps no-one will ever discover what Sayuri's expression means, besides us. It will always be interesting to hear how people perceive her.
[Interpretation's just another form of art. Witnessing debate, wondering what does this mean? is as fascinating as already knowing the meaning.]
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[that's the impression he's always been under, at least. but akira has barely dipped his toes into the art world, so he can only glean what he's picked up from other conversations, and the things that happened in madarame's palace.
he's a little hopeless at this art thing, but he's trying.]
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But, even if they saw the complete work, I wonder if they'd still debate. I suppose we'll never know that.
[There's always nuances to everything, even the expression of a mother.]
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[he sounds thoughtful when he says it.]
That's why it's not always easy to understand, I think.
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Some pieces of art are even made to challenge interpretation or previously accepted views of artwork...
[Genres of art! Modern art! Art!! Yusuke could likely speak forever about this, and it's clear he's enjoying the conversation given that he's slightly distracted from drawing.]
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[he says it with quiet amusement; he doesn't really want to distract yusuke, per se—but it's nice to have his attention, anyway.]
I like the sound of that, though. It's like... art rebellion, isn't it? Challenging what people know that way.
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Yes, precisely. It's similar to what we do, isn't it?
[rebels that they are]
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[sure, akira. you are free to stick to that reasoning, it sounds nice.]
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[Just saying.]
It would be a perfect representation of rebellion were I able to capture your spirit as Joker and immortalise it.
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so he'll agree,
easily.]
As long as I can pull you away long enough to stave off any Shadows from getting in our way. [after all, yusuke's laser-focus on his art would be dangerous, even if akira probably could solo the shadows if necessary.]
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[yusuke did you forget about shadows]
I suppose it'll be a necessity. Otherwise I wouldn't get the opportunity at all. [So okay, he'll let himself be pulled away from his art to wreck some Shadows. Truly, artistic sacrifice.]
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(he did, akira realizes—and he's faintly amused by how very yusuke that is.)]
We can be careful and stick to a higher floor. The Shadows should be pretty weak there.
[and likely few in number, making this a lot easier on them.]
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[Get roped into one date, get invited to another one during that one date—that's just how it goes.
Refocusing, Yusuke gazes at Akira as he carefully starts to work on smoothing out the lines of his drawing.]
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[more time spent with yusuke is something he can't complain about—especially when it involves his art. after all, it's when yusuke shines brightest? it's the best thing for akira to get to see.
which is precisely the reason he falls quiet as yusuke refocuses, allowing for him to work on the drawing...
and giving akira a moment to quietly admire the way yusuke looks when he's so focused on his art.]
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It's mutual admiration going on, at the very least.
While Yusuke may spend most of his time focusing on the aesthetics and the more abstract elements of art, that's not to say he's not admiring in a more... subjective way. He probably doesn't even realising he's doing it, so naturally does it just... happen with him.
He absently runs his finger over the drawing on the page when he stops for a moment.]
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it's not really much like yusuke to look distracted in that way, and akira can't help himself but to cant his head to one side a bit.
curious?
concerned...?
he's not exactly sure.]
Is everything okay? [???]
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...Yes, of course. Everything's going excellently.
[He nods once to himself, very convincingly, and then lays his sketchbook on his knees.]
Shall we take a quick break for something to drink, perhaps?
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[but if yusuke says it's fine, akira will trust him. yusuke knows best about himself and his art, right?
he'll go with that.]
Should I make some coffee, then?
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That would be most appreciated.
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Do you want to come downstairs, or should I just bring it up here?
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Ah, hm... would you mind bringing it up here? I'm just going to clean up my sketch a little.
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Alright. I'll be right back, then.
[he'll let yusuke work on that for a bit as he heads downstairs to make the coffee—which doesn't take too long. soon enough, akira's back, placing the fresh cup of hot coffee down in front of yusuke before taking a seat quietly.
this is fine.]
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This is his way of working on it, apparently. It's not taking. Someone needs to give him some support here but alas he wouldn't even know that he needed some help or advice at this juncture.]
Ah, thank you.
[He looks up at him appreciatively before taking up the cup to sip.]
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