your destiny awaits.

     “None of those, really, as I’m still on probation and all that. I’m actually even barely allowed to make threats. Do whatever you like though, I can handle quite a bit of physical trauma.” As shown during previous encounters.

    “And what’re you gonna do when you finally do reach me, huh? Punch me in the face? Stab me? Call the Buddy Police? Better make it hurt, better make it count!” He might just not be entirely fond of the idea of being knocked off his high-horse - literally - by a Black Dragon ( don’t tell anyone that, though ).

    “Maybe it’d be better to wait until you’ve grown tall enough to reach! I’m sure that’ll be the faster option for you! If that ever happens!”

     “When. And try me, you minigolf-sized gnome.”

     “Make me.” Yup, he’s gonna be like that, again. “You can’t reach me anyway.”

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“How much would it cost to dunk someone in holy water?”

        “Hah! Then I’m almost afraid to tell ya that I’m actually right about a lot more things than just this, being a genius and all that!” Cocky as ever, for sure. “But I feel ya, I hate it when that sadistic and impudent prettyboy that calls himself Kyoya Gaen is right about anything at all.” And personally, Gara doesn’t prefer owing him, either.

“If there’s one thing we can truly agree on, it’s the fact that Kyoya Gaen is an irredeemable prick who deserves no mercy.” Shrug. It’s not like it’s false -- regardless of his dislike of the green gremlin himself, Gaito’s absolutely not a fan of the Gaen heir.

            “What a hassle it is, being alive…”

Gao immediately rose his hands up in defense at Gaito’s sudden tirade to defend himself. He didn’t even understand why the other was getting flustered at the mentioned of Kanata. Really, he understood too well on the sentiment of “Do not die,” and having someone come after his butt for it.

Well, after the danger passing of course.

“Calm down dude. It was just a suggestion…” Though he feels his words fell upon deaf ears because he’s suddenly being challenged and Gao Mikado doesn’t back down from a challenge.

“Ohh… alright then. Let’s see who does! Don’t cry when I beat you by a longshot.”

“You won’t!” And thus, it was time for this fight to start.

Yet... Regardless of how it had began, the race itself was a mess. Gaito’s knees hurt a little bit against what they’d found to use -- sore, he might have scraped himself a bit. He’d have to deal with that later. They were sliding at an incredible pace -- faster than he’d ever gone before.

It was a bit much -- definitely dangerous, a bit... frightening, actually. He wasn’t going to say anything -- that’d be worse, to be honest about. But it was so...

... Fast.

A slam into the ground -- he couldn’t tell who’d won, he shut his eyes tightly as he halted. He didn’t want to look. Arms crossed over his face, a deep breath in --

  Be true to yourself while you’re still alive, huh? That felt funny yet ironic at the same time; especially since Danny had done nothing but exactly that until his unnatural death. But then again, this child meant something else entirely, no? The topic of a mother, however, struck a sore spot for the doctor ( suddenly, his facade became a bit more fragile ).

        “I’m sure she’d be proud of you if she saw you now.” Perhaps the truth, but Danny spoke it as the necessary script of a theater play, the needed emotion was missing. And as if able to read Gaito like a book - “I understand if you’re wary of talking to me, it’s only normal, even if I am a therapist. You’re free to stop sharing such things with me, I won’t force you to talk, even if it may help.”

“Ah, it’s not as though I’m wary simply because you’re an adult.” It... may have partially been that, actually -- there seemed to be some sort of... problem he had with adult men. Or maybe it was the vibes this man gave him...?

Or perhaps -- Partially because he was a doctor, and... no, this man reminded him of someone. Sinister, a bit...

“Hehe. Sure thing. Couldn’t agree with you more. If you’re willing to give it a try, then I’ll have at it with some cards.” Neku brought out his hand to shake the other, to seal the deal. “Looks like it. Didn’t catch your name though. I’m Sakuraba, Neku.”

“Of course.”

“Haha… I try to watch over him, I really do…”

Well… Gaito had very strong opinions on the matter. Probably best to leave sleeping dogs lie with this one.

“…? It sounds like it’s coming from that way.”

That was Tasuku’s ringtone for sure. He heard it as soon as Gaito dialed his number. But…

“…That’s strange. That’s opposite to the direction I came from.” 

And the sound was growing fainter, doomed to be lost to the crowd if they didn’t do anything. Tasuku already had a sinking feeling as to what had happened, and could only hope that this wouldn’t turn into a nasty confrontation.

“I think someone else has my phone. They might’ve picked it up with intentions to give it back to the owner, but just in case, be on your guard, Gaito-kun.”

And he set off in a brisk pace towards the presumed phone thief.

“I’m sure, as I do the same. But he can take care of himself -- it’s simply easier not to worry if one takes the time to watch over.”

In any case, something seemed... off. Before Tasuku had even brought it up, Gaito tensed -- on guard already, stressed. Unlikely that it would be someone with the intention of returning it -- or perhaps he simply lacked any trust, but Gaito wasn’t about to risk himself for something like this. And besides, if someone intended to return a phone to its owner, wouldn’t they answer a call to said device?

At least, that was his thought process.

“Be careful yourself, Tasuku-san.” Following after, a little behind, with a furrowed brow -- definitely, he felt a pit in his stomach. This wasn’t going to be easy, was it?

“They could be violent. We don’t know what to expect, so don’t leave any openings for yourself. Be polite at first, but if they seem to have any objections...”

“Of course.  Ah, right, If I can find the time I’d like to study it.” She nods in the affirmative. The biggest problem was finding the time, though that might just be an excuse. If they were to meet again, she’ll need to pull her wait a little bit.

“I would too. I think it’ll be enjoyable to share what we’ve learned since.” Even if it was a little bit of information.

“O-oh, by the way my name’s Yuri… It’ll probably be easier to find eachother if we knew each other’s names.”

“Mm, it would.” It was enough to just learn a little bit in the meantime, where he could. Even if it were just a little next time.