PC post for Vanitas

[justfists]

an edgy post for an edgelord

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Tuesday morning

[justfists]

[you know, there's a dojo and Makoto is just staring outside of it-- nervous, but furious.

She just wants to hit something, anything, and the punching bags would be a good thing, but they're... near the anti-gravity room. And she can't make herself go inside.]

I fucking hate this.

[enter_the_darkness]

[ He's been determined to keep his anger under control...

Nevermind that his idea of keeping it under control is more or less just shoving it all down, rather than actually venting it in some way. It's fine. ]

Pretty sure that's everyone's opinion of this place, by now.

[ Hi, he's hanging out nearby, as well, now. ]

[justfists]

[she jumps a little when she hears an actual response, and she looks over at him.

at least, she can't see any new bruises this time?]

I'm sure. I just wish there was a way to vent our frustration, without actually hurting the resort.

[enter_the_darkness]

[ Yep, no bruises, at all! Hell, there aren't even injuries from that tiger showdown. ]

There is.

[ It's said without hesitation, though there's a brief one before the next part - he did... promise to take it easy, but... eh. ]

Sparring helped me, anyway.

[justfists]

That was what I was thinking but...

[she looks at the dojo.]

... I don't want to go in there.

[enter_the_darkness]

[ There's a brief pause... ]

There are other places we could go.

[justfists]

... Lead the way.

[she's absolutely willing to fight.]

[enter_the_darkness]

[ He's doing just that! ]

What do you prefer fighting with?

[ Also— ]

You know, we could see if that room with all the pillows is being used. If we move everything out of the way, that place is probably better for avoiding breaking stuff.

post adventure

[justfists]

[honestly, after all of that, Makoto is ready to plot for what to do for the next day. It's a perfect chance to grab her and yell at her.]

[enter_the_darkness]

[ Well, here's Vanitas! He's still... soaking wet, but he's walking right up to her, stopping maybe just a couple of feet away.

One hand is curled into a fist as he just. Stares her down for now. Clearly, words are not wanting to come to him - or maybe he's still conflicted. Either way...... ]

[justfists]

[she already knows that means no good. But she's good at neutral facing her way through anger, and she knows that for now... working together isn't an option. She doesn't even have to blackmail her way to that much.] Vanitas-san. Do you want to discuss what we've found?

[enter_the_darkness]

No.

[ His jawline is briefly tightening, first. ]

I want to discuss how just- looking at you pisses me off. [ fist briefly trembling ] How it's just a constant reminder that the idiot's gone. That he's not only a liar, but selfish.

[ Suddenly, he falters - like he's... actually unsure of what he's saying? It's not overtly so, either way, but he does go quiet for a moment. His lips press together as he discreetly takes in a deep, faintly unsteady breath.

There's an opening here, at least...... ]

[justfists]

[ah... She doesn't quite look struck, but it's obvious that she's maintaining a neutral face, and she takes a shaky breath.] I wouldn't have agreed if I thought he was just doing this to save me, Vanitas-san. I wouldn't have done this if it were just about the game. I understand-- if you hate me for doing that, and then agreeing to this, I understand. [she folds her hands in front of her and offers a deep bow] I'm very sorry. But please, at least let's work together to get out of here.