[Luca is valid - but there's something that totally throws Mineo off enough to actually get a little closer to calming down.]
—Valentino?
[huh. that's not even remotely Japanese. and it's why Mineo's hold all but disappears, letting him go as he actually - looks at this guy that bumped into him? everyone's discombobulated and dressed like Ariana Grande and that is slowly, steadily, finally beginning to sink in.
and his own shoulders relax - just a little - from where he seemed ready to fight.]
[As soon as Mineo lets go of him, Luca is stumbling forward a few steps and immediately turning around to face him. He's not going to be winning any fights here, but he can at least not cower away from it. He's also rubbing at his arm as he shoots Mineo a glare.]
I've never even heard of someone named Adonis. Are you a student at the academy? Because you can't just go harassing staff members!
[Luca you're not even in your uniform right now, calm down.]
[okay - pause. mineo seems to be letting it click into place finally, looking down in confusion at his own clothes (or lack thereof) and the person in front of him and.]
I don't think we're in those places. It seems like we're somewhere else and - did you agree to do something in order to accomplish something you want?
[What a fukken disaster. It's lucky he's cute, Luca can forgive a show of strength like that so long as the person responsible is apologizing and they are cute.]
Refrain from manhandling me without permission in the future, and I will accept your apology.
[yea it's totally unintentional but don't worry about it. also i love and respect you maple for trying not to bang more in one day.]
Ah - it's not in my plans or anything, honest.
[but mineo will stand up straight then, rubbing the back of his neck]
Uh... Gonna be honest, don't really know what the next steps are after accidentally attacking someone when we're both in weird costumes and kidnapped. Do you need to be escorted anywhere?
I haven't been in school for a while, but they definitely need you. That stuff goes way over my head, but I always admire anyone who's got a grasp of it.
[He is. Not sure if Mineo is being genuine here or is teasing Luca. Because Luca is treated like a glorified janitor at his job and nobody has ever said that they appreciate him before.]
[luca's surprise just inspires mineo's own? he tilts his head at that]
.... oh, one of those under-appreciated jobs?
Then they'll have to wisen up one day! Or they're gonna super need you and you'll be sipping some drink with a little umbrella somewhere on a beach, and they'll call you all like [high pitched voice:] "Valentino-saaaan! We should've treated you better!" [back to normal voice:] and you'll pull down your shades all, "Did you hear something?"
[THIS JUST CONFUSES HIM MORE. WHAT IS RELAXING ON THE BEACH???]
I- that would be nice, I suppose?
[Mineo is very sweet though and while Luca is confused af he will remember the sentiments later. Especially the fact that Mineo got his name correct without having to be reminded of how to pronounce 'Valentino'.]
[well - mineo's going to extend a hand again, but this time it's a very obvious motion so that luca can stop him at any time, and just pat luca's shoulder]
Yeah!
Give yourself a vacation sometime, man. You seem like the type that needs one.
I guess, but I'd prefer board shorts over... uh, this?
[like
hello
what kind of weird burlesque costume
it's just two guys being dudes here though so mineo's not like - embarrassed? despite being twink-passing with his own outfit on he's actually decently muscled from working out everyday he's just confused.]
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—Valentino?
[huh. that's not even remotely Japanese. and it's why Mineo's hold all but disappears, letting him go as he actually - looks at this guy that bumped into him? everyone's discombobulated and dressed like Ariana Grande and that is slowly, steadily, finally beginning to sink in.
and his own shoulders relax - just a little - from where he seemed ready to fight.]
You're not with Adonis...?
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I've never even heard of someone named Adonis. Are you a student at the academy? Because you can't just go harassing staff members!
[Luca you're not even in your uniform right now, calm down.]
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Uh - no, I'm not a student. I'm Enomoto Mineo, ex-Field Ops.
[hmmmm.
hMMMMM.]
And I don't think we're at a school right now - or Shinjuku? So...
[they're uh. both very, very out of place and confused]
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[What is a Shinjuku?]
Or at the very least, still somewhere in Warassa, no? We're all speaking Warassan, so...
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Bless you?
[okay - pause. mineo seems to be letting it click into place finally, looking down in confusion at his own clothes (or lack thereof) and the person in front of him and.]
I don't think we're in those places. It seems like we're somewhere else and - did you agree to do something in order to accomplish something you want?
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It seems we're somewhere new, yes.
And yes, I did make an agreement like that. I didn't expect to get thrown into something like this though.
[He gestures to the outfit they're stuck in.]
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It's kinda... flashy.... isn't it? This doesn't match up with the Adonis M.O. but....
[hm hm hmmmm. okay. he takes another second before he then proceeds to bow at the waist, lowering his head to Luca]
- This Enomoto Mineo humbly apologizes!! Even with the situation, I shouldn't have raised my hand against a civilian!
[just. a disaster whirlwind of a human being]
I just noticed the title of our PC post lmao
Refrain from manhandling me without permission in the future, and I will accept your apology.
['without permission'.]
ALLEGEDLY!!
[don't just ask this question
but regardless he'll look very much like an admonished puppy as he looks up again.]
Ah... Promise though - you have my word. Sorry, I came from a...
[he looks around and then seems to choose his words carefully]
... A scuffle right before this, so I thought I was gonna get punched again...
[hence the. extreme reaction,]
I can still make it up to you though - if an apology's not enough.
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"I can still make it up to you though."
It's like Mineo is trying to psychically damage Luca or something.]
...well. I'm not going to punch you at least.
[He's considering if he should educate Mineo on how to 'give permission for manhandling', but decides to not be a ho anymore for one day.]
Just try not to grab anyone suddenly like that anymore? Especially not me.
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Ah - it's not in my plans or anything, honest.
[but mineo will stand up straight then, rubbing the back of his neck]
Uh... Gonna be honest, don't really know what the next steps are after accidentally attacking someone when we're both in weird costumes and kidnapped. Do you need to be escorted anywhere?
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also, Mineo is so earnest that Luca can't help but smile.]
I think starting again with a 'hello' to get off on a better foot would be a good way to go.
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[yea, he's earnest - so he's just going to laugh a little bit and manage a genuine smile, bright and easy]
Hey. I'm Enomoto Mineo, ex-Field Ops, and in this version of events, I definitely don't accidentally pin you or anything.
Nice to meet you.
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Nice to meet you as well.
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[he tilts his head at that]
What do you - uh, tech...?
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I haven't been in school for a while, but they definitely need you. That stuff goes way over my head, but I always admire anyone who's got a grasp of it.
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...thank you?
[He looks positively befuddled by this.]
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.... oh, one of those under-appreciated jobs?
Then they'll have to wisen up one day! Or they're gonna super need you and you'll be sipping some drink with a little umbrella somewhere on a beach, and they'll call you all like [high pitched voice:] "Valentino-saaaan! We should've treated you better!" [back to normal voice:] and you'll pull down your shades all, "Did you hear something?"
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I- that would be nice, I suppose?
[Mineo is very sweet though and while Luca is confused af he will remember the sentiments later. Especially the fact that Mineo got his name correct without having to be reminded of how to pronounce 'Valentino'.]
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Yeah!
Give yourself a vacation sometime, man. You seem like the type that needs one.
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I suppose I can count this as a vacation.
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[like
hello
what kind of weird burlesque costume
it's just two guys being dudes here though so mineo's not like - embarrassed? despite being twink-passing with his own outfit on he's actually decently muscled from working out everyday he's just confused.]
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...
Let's try to find better clothes before beginning a vacation.
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[also like Who Changed Them
but he'll at least move to start going to explore....]
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