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              Two days. It’s enough time between the invitation and the actual meeting to not seem desperate, isn’t it? Meeting. Might as well call it for what it is: a date. Not only that, but a date Akechi so generously obliged to. But the thief owed him; he already said so. It’s just paying a due then, right? Nothing more, nothing less. Not even that kiss shared between them. It’s not as if it’s been wracking the detective’s mind or anything.

                 It’s awkward to decline a cup of coffee from the boss, instead informing him that he’s waiting for Arsene. It earns somewhat of an eye from the older man, but Akechi is so good at faking being content, boss doesn’t seem to suspect much. Not that there is anything to suspect. It’s just two guys sharing coffee and conversation. Again -- nothing more, nothing less.

“Why are you like this. we literally can afford this food why are you stealing it. No put it back, c’mon.”

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     it bothers him, the way arsene just so casually admits that he’s been close to death for some time now. it bothers him in a way that he cannot properly articulate – there simply aren’t words to describe it. the chariot confidant sits and ponders the statement for some time – a good three, four, maybe five minutes pass before he opens his mouth to speak.

     “ i dunno why i’m surprised. “

     in truth, he’s not. he has seen the way he doesn’t seem to care about his own well-being. every move is calculated, yes, but… there’s something about the look in arsene’s face when they’re faced with enemies. it’s an excitement that only comes from those that have laughed in death’s face. 

     it is so uniquely arsene, that ryuji cannot find it in himself to be surprised. bothered, yes – bothered to his very core because this is his best friend, this is someone that he has found a second home in. a confidant. a lover. but, in the end, it is arsene’s life, not ryuji’s. and while he would love to see the other teen take more care in his actions, he will never raise his voice in complaint of the other’s actions.

     it isn’t his place.

     arsene has survived this long without ryuji nagging at him to be careful, surely he will survive if the chariot confidant does not comment.

     “ jus’… y’know. “

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