even a public outburst isn't enough to make mineo feel better, based on how he has so much angry energy to burn. he's making his way through the base almost methodically, checking every single room, all the doorways, like he's losing for -
what?
a corpse just left to rot?
though as he enters the room luca's in, whichever one it is, he pauses and then]
... texts apparently don't work when we need them most, Luca-san. Make sure you're somewhere safe if you're not already with me in the evenings.
[so much for "text me if you need anything". but he just shakes his head at his own naivete before moving like he's about to check out the rest of the room, having said his piece]
[hopefully the kitchen isn't a crime scene! but mineo will start looking through it anyway, even though he's not sure what he'll find through the mess since everyone's still
touching everything.]
Mine to Endorsi-san didn't get through either. Grace-san couldn't make it back to her room either - I was stuck with Takeru.
Ahh, no. Yuri came over for dinner and the door locked while we were eating. At first I thought it might be Sheila playing a prank, but we truly couldn't get out.
Well, it's reassuring to know someone cares enough to offer.
[That right there is said as a self-depreciating joke.]
I think I would be better off just staying with people I trust not to harm me, though. Even if I know the mechanics of a punch, I don't exactly have the muscle to back it up.
[unflinchingly. mineo doesn't bother to hide that he cares, because it's obvious. the reason why he's even looking so hard is because he cares about someone he barely even knew. for so long, it was his job to care.]
And that's fine, if that's what you wanna do - but even basic self-defense can be helpful. Redirecting an attack long enough to aim for someone's weak spot. Just brush up on the basics.
[The fact that it's said unflinchingly and without any sign of it being a platitude is why Luca immediately takes it as genuine. And in that moment, he swears he feels his heart skip a beat.
Immediately after, he swears he feels a weight on his ring finger, heavy as lead.]
Well! I'm sure you would be the one qualified to teach that, at least.
[It's so easy to fall into his old habits. Deflect compliments, praise the other person, give noncommittal answers. Blend into the background, don't draw attention.
At least the smile on his face can cover up the guilt churning in his stomach.]
[he looks a little surprised - if only because he genuinely expected to do most of his searching and investigating on his own. civilians don't need to get caught up in this sort of thing?
but.]
... if you want, that's fine. Just be careful. [and to be honest - ] I'm not sure if I'm gonna be a great conversationalist, though.
[he's not exactly in the mood to be easygoing and shoot the shit]
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even a public outburst isn't enough to make mineo feel better, based on how he has so much angry energy to burn. he's making his way through the base almost methodically, checking every single room, all the doorways, like he's losing for -
what?
a corpse just left to rot?
though as he enters the room luca's in, whichever one it is, he pauses and then]
... texts apparently don't work when we need them most, Luca-san. Make sure you're somewhere safe if you're not already with me in the evenings.
[so much for "text me if you need anything". but he just shakes his head at his own naivete before moving like he's about to check out the rest of the room, having said his piece]
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Also he's in the kitchen making some coffee. Hopefully the kitchen isn't a crime scene. ]
Ah...duly noted, thank you. Though if you do worry, we could spend an evening or two together.
[He actually does not mean that in a horny way this time. It's hard to be horny when someone died.]
I had wondered why Sheila didn't respond to my texts last night, when I realized she was locked out of our room.
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touching everything.]
Mine to Endorsi-san didn't get through either. Grace-san couldn't make it back to her room either - I was stuck with Takeru.
Was it just you?
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Ahh, no. Yuri came over for dinner and the door locked while we were eating. At first I thought it might be Sheila playing a prank, but we truly couldn't get out.
I didn't think much of it at the time.
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not that mineo's noticing. rather he seems more focused on the words and then - glancing back at him.]
.... think more of it. Think more of that stuff in general, okay?
[at least the concern manages to cut through even his general anger.]
This place isn't safe for civilians.
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Mineo is far more considerate than he knew. And learning that makes him unable to argue in that moment.]
I will.
[There's a few people he'll think about more, at the very least.]
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I can't today - or until I find Suoh-san at least. But if you wanna learn how to throw a punch or something, I'll show you.
[and he seems serious, certain in his own ability to keep himself safe - but far more concerned for others]
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[That right there is said as a self-depreciating joke.]
I think I would be better off just staying with people I trust not to harm me, though. Even if I know the mechanics of a punch, I don't exactly have the muscle to back it up.
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I care.
[unflinchingly. mineo doesn't bother to hide that he cares, because it's obvious. the reason why he's even looking so hard is because he cares about someone he barely even knew. for so long, it was his job to care.]
And that's fine, if that's what you wanna do - but even basic self-defense can be helpful. Redirecting an attack long enough to aim for someone's weak spot. Just brush up on the basics.
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Immediately after, he swears he feels a weight on his ring finger, heavy as lead.]
Well! I'm sure you would be the one qualified to teach that, at least.
[It's so easy to fall into his old habits. Deflect compliments, praise the other person, give noncommittal answers. Blend into the background, don't draw attention.
At least the smile on his face can cover up the guilt churning in his stomach.]
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[so sorry about your gay flutter, luca, mineo is just so blatantly focused on trying to find clues]
Just... later.
[he straightens up for a second, and runs a hand through his hair, agitated even still]
But you can still let me know if you're nervous and wanna go anywhere - I can at least escort you place to place. [just in case]
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Well, I could stay with you for now? Two sets of eyes are better than one.
[Just in case. As if someone will attack them while they look for a body.]
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[he looks a little surprised - if only because he genuinely expected to do most of his searching and investigating on his own. civilians don't need to get caught up in this sort of thing?
but.]
... if you want, that's fine. Just be careful. [and to be honest - ] I'm not sure if I'm gonna be a great conversationalist, though.
[he's not exactly in the mood to be easygoing and shoot the shit]
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[Someone died, and the rules of the game are changing. It's enough to set anyone on edge.]
Besides, I may not be much of a fighter but I do have a keen eye. I could end up seeing something you missed.
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Are you used to investigations and stuff like that?
[a beat]
It... used to be a part of my job - still kind of is. But if you know what you're doing, I won't try to tell you anything.