[Magilou rocks to the side a bit when Akira slumps into her, and the hand tugging on his sleeve eventually slides across his back, fingers ruffling the hair at the nape of his neck. her next words are addressed to Yusuke]
Mmm. You're right; he shouldn't.
[but the reality of the situation was that he had to now. he hadn't been given a choice]
It's an awfully heavy burden to bear. . . but, hey. From what I understand, that's part of the reason you stick around, right?
[That Akira is surprised by it hurts, it nails in that he's gone through things that Yusuke can't quite fully understand because he wasn't there. He shakes his head once, as though to say he would've been happier having been there even if it meant having to go through that.
They're a team.
But.
Magilou has it in one. His attention darts to her, his hand loosening some where he's digging his fingers into his palm. He looks searchingly at her, as though seeing her all over again or, perhaps, noticing something that he didn't before. He nods, once, and looks back at Akira.]
Of course.
Whatever strength I can offer, it's yours, Akira. [He places his palm against his own chest. He's earnest, he wants to do so much for the friend and leader who's done so much for him.] You'll always have my support.
[it takes him a long moment, and he's grateful for the fact that magilou steps up to the plate and asks yusuke a question like that so directly.
it helps give akira a minute to get his bearings, to be able to lift his head more properly—to be able to find the words to respond adequately to what yusuke is saying to him right now.
he's fortunate for magilou—but he's fortunate for yusuke and all of the phantom thieves, as well. still standing by him, despite the blood on his hands, despite the things he did, and a sympathetic understanding of why akira made the horrible choices that he did.]
Thank you, Yusuke. [he'll over up quietly, eventually. he's quiet, as ever, but earnest and sincere.
and maybe a little overwhelmed, but he's pushing that part down, because we deal with feelings good in this coffee shop.] I know it's a lot to try and take in.
[but akira is appreciative that his support is unending.]
[Magilou returns the searching gaze that Yusuke gives her, although her expression is even. neutral. she was never one to wear her emotions on her sleeve, and even an island full of murder, even a messy-haired protagonist who pieced her heart back together again, wouldn't be able to change that]
[but when Yusuke looks away, her mouth twitches into something like. . . a smile. not one of her empty, wry ones, either. something approving, something relieved]
[it's gone in an instant]
Aw. . . you two are awfully adorable, do you know that?
[Yusuke blinks, pulled from smiling at Akira's thanks, looking over at Magilou with confusion like what is it... what is adorable?? He doesn't understand.]
I don't know that I would say that.
[He denies it with such confidence... Clearly because friendship and loyalty are beautiful concepts and not adorable ones so you have to get it right, Magilou!! There's time for her to learn, so it's fine.]
[the atmosphere is definitely getting a bit lighter. which is both welcoming and relieving, considering how concerned akira had been about... telling this story.
he's fortunate, and he knows it—
and for now, he just remains quiet as he recovers a bit, watching magilou and yusuke have this dangerous conversation in faint amusement.]
[MAYBE SHE WANTS TO LEARN HIS AESTHETIC, HE IS IMPORTANT TO AKIRA, SHE WANTS TO KNOW??]
Mm-hm! A good author knows how to use every literary device in their repertoire, after all. The true art of the written word cannot be understood if you don't utilize every resource. ☆
[the power of art!! . . . sorry Akira bonding is happening but thank you for the coffee]
Do I find it difficult to express art through writing? Is this a question you are asking me, The Great Magilou, Storyteller of Time, master of the power of the quill!
[why is she so dramatic]
I'm a born novelist! A whimsically wonderful writer of wisdom! That is-- yes, I suppose you can say I prefer it over more visual art.
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Mmm. You're right; he shouldn't.
[but the reality of the situation was that he had to now. he hadn't been given a choice]
It's an awfully heavy burden to bear. . . but, hey. From what I understand, that's part of the reason you stick around, right?
[she's going somewhere with this]
To help him with those sorts of things?
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They're a team.
But.
Magilou has it in one. His attention darts to her, his hand loosening some where he's digging his fingers into his palm. He looks searchingly at her, as though seeing her all over again or, perhaps, noticing something that he didn't before. He nods, once, and looks back at Akira.]
Of course.
Whatever strength I can offer, it's yours, Akira. [He places his palm against his own chest. He's earnest, he wants to do so much for the friend and leader who's done so much for him.] You'll always have my support.
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it helps give akira a minute to get his bearings, to be able to lift his head more properly—to be able to find the words to respond adequately to what yusuke is saying to him right now.
he's fortunate for magilou—but he's fortunate for yusuke and all of the phantom thieves, as well. still standing by him, despite the blood on his hands, despite the things he did, and a sympathetic understanding of why akira made the horrible choices that he did.]
Thank you, Yusuke. [he'll over up quietly, eventually. he's quiet, as ever, but earnest and sincere.
and maybe a little overwhelmed, but he's pushing that part down, because we deal with feelings good in this coffee shop.] I know it's a lot to try and take in.
[but akira is appreciative that his support is unending.]
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[but when Yusuke looks away, her mouth twitches into something like. . . a smile. not one of her empty, wry ones, either. something approving, something relieved]
[it's gone in an instant]
Aw. . . you two are awfully adorable, do you know that?
[her tone is light and teasing]
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I don't know that I would say that.
[He denies it with such confidence... Clearly because friendship and loyalty are beautiful concepts and not adorable ones so you have to get it right, Magilou!! There's time for her to learn, so it's fine.]
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["adorable" is definitely not the word akira would use to describe this situation either, in all honestly.
so it's fine.]
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Only when I use it as a literary and narrative tool!
[or when she's trying to lighten the atmosphere but, you know. you know!1]
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Yusuke exhales a half-laugh, smiling bc atmosphere lightened at seems]
Ah, is that so?
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he's fortunate, and he knows it—
and for now, he just remains quiet as he recovers a bit, watching magilou and yusuke have this dangerous conversation in faint amusement.]
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Mm-hm! A good author knows how to use every literary device in their repertoire, after all. The true art of the written word cannot be understood if you don't utilize every resource. ☆
[SHE CALLED IT ART]
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True art of the written word, [he's mumbling the words back to himself... danger danger.]
Do you find it difficult to express art through writing, or do you prefer it over more visual arts?
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so he's humming before getting up so he can make more coffee for the table.]
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Do I find it difficult to express art through writing? Is this a question you are asking me, The Great Magilou, Storyteller of Time, master of the power of the quill!
[why is she so dramatic]
I'm a born novelist! A whimsically wonderful writer of wisdom! That is-- yes, I suppose you can say I prefer it over more visual art.