Imagine if I left the tag at that. But no--actually, he seems to be focused on his phone? He's frowning and muttering to himself, and it seems like he's going to run directly into Wolfwood at this rate. Will Wolfwood allow this to happen, or will he say something?]
No just kidding. Kaveh's cleaned up by now; he nods, and doesn't seem to mind the lack of greeting too much. Wolfwood's words make him smile a little--tired, but genuine.]
I agree. It was a lot less competitive than I expected. [That's because they're all ridiculous]
[ Send help I was just informed Gerard got stabbed by a giant robot during trial. Normal activity.
Wolfwood is around here somewhere, smoking like it's the end of days. While he's not so far-gone that he wouldn't notice Kaveh if he approaches, he does seem like he is in thought. ]
[THAT DID IN FACT HAPPEN. Gerard got healing-stabbed by Kyoko, Yuzuriha took her boobs out in front of everyone, and then we had a very horny lesbian execution. Incredible.
Kaveh pays no mind to the smoking; in fact, he looks like he'd be doing the same if he were a smoker himself.]
[You know what sucks more than being yoinked into another dimension that's actually your own house and getting pummeled physically and emotionally, then being dumped back in deathville as a baby and (redacted) all night? All of that happening except you wake up and find out that YOUR NOT!SON IS FUCKING DEAD!!!
Which is to say, Kaveh is not having a great time today. Wow. He's not really out looking for anyone; he's been holed up in his warehouse for most of the day, really. He's also still partially injured, since he was only halfway healed on Friday for Reasons (read: me being mean)--but later on, Wolfwood can catch him carrying a handful of flower crowns and a couple of sheets of paper with his good hand, heading toward the crosses in the Japanifornia park. He looks tired, but he does, at least, nod to him, detouring to approach.]
...What do you think? [About today--about it being Rin, specifically.]
[ Honestly. He thinks it's mean, it's cruel that a teenager was killed. But he's helpless to do anything about it, not until Saturday. He's not that much of a vigilante type, and also reasonable enough to know it'd be stupid to track down 37 people to figure out the truth. ]
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Kaveh is on his way out of Top Pate!! He's in his new outfit with his hair pinned up in a bun and his nails painted, and he's got a milkshake in hand, Mehrak floating beside him and projecting a screen of lines and boxes that Kaveh fiddles with as he walks. Kaveh freezes when he spots Wolfwood, as if he can slam the breaks on emotionshare, but alas--as soon as they're in range, poor Wolfwood will get hit with a strong undercurrent of exhaustion, sorrow, worry, and most of all, deep, lingering guilt. So. That's fun! It's also punctuated by a surge of shame as he backs away a few steps.]
Sorry, sorry--I didn't mean to--um. You know. [He's been trying to spare people his Emotions... god this really will be the week he buys alcohol]
Oh, wow. At the least, his only outward reaction is a slight head turn away, and as for his emotions, well... there's a bit of surprise? And then just. Nothing. ]
Hey. You're looking like you fit right in with the new city section.
But--yeah, that's definitely what Kaveh is doing. He's sitting at the base of one of the crosses with paper, a brush, and two tubes of paint, but the paper is totally blank, the tubes are unopened, and he's just sitting here drinking his wine. The emotions are morose, with fresh guilt at the forefront.]
...The big one, you mean? [The "kill or be killed" situation?]
No just kidding. He is at the lake, though. He's got, oddly enough, a green sword with him, though he's not swinging it around or anything. He's just leaning on it, gazing out at the water.
He stirs when he spots Wolfwood, though, and moves to join him. The vibes are... not great, but. Mostly just kind of tired and resigned.]
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ANYWAY. Kaveh is... well, he's not great, exactly. It takes more than a day to bounce back from losing so many dear people, but Kaveh is nothing if not resilient, so. Here he is.
He looks tired when he comes to find Wolfwood--he's in a dress-down version of his regular outfit with his hair in a ponytail, and he looks a little bit disheveled, but he waves Wolfwood down as he approaches.]
[ We're finally here... at week 3... which is the halfway point but because of how deceptively it's numbered it feels like it should not just be 'week 3'. ]
I... guess not.
[ Wolfwood does kind of more or less look okay, but he is in a black hoodie instead of his usual blazer and open shirt combo. ]
[I'm not even gonna pretend to pick a location, they are just somewhere. WE ARE HERE FOR MEMORIES. There goes a pig...
As it goes, Wolfwood will get hit with this memory! I'm sorry this vid is kinda long lmk if you want a text version!! Also I just slapped Monday on this but we can say Tuesday, whatever works for you.]
[ The English really did Kaveh justice by going 'he's bringing up the rear' when the JP is straight up like 'Looks like Kaveh is LATE'. Also I really know absolutely nothing about the Sumeru storyline but I wasn't expecting Wanderer to show up playing ball that's for sure, good for him.
As the memory fades along with the scholar, Wolfwood is silent, looking at Kaveh but in a kind of respectful side glance way. As if maybe Kaveh doesn't want to be perceived too much?
[What's a better hangover cure than your favorite people poofing back to murder hell in blood bubble-encapsulated roller coasters... literally nothing at all, I'm sure.
But once he's sure that Vash and Haru are taken care of (damn we still have 7 healers left alive) he will come track Wolfwood down.]
It's common courtesy to let people fuss over you on days like this, you know. [He's grumbling but it's not genuine, it's just worry.]
[ Tags this rq before nap so that I'll have it in my inbox.
He's having a cigarette smoke off to the side somewhere quiet, still up in Cloudtopia. Thankfully due to Nahida and Shu shooting him with heals before he could protest, he's no longer dripping blood, but close up Kaveh would've been able to see that Wolfwood was midkey covered in lacerations. They're shallower cuts now, probably easy to open, but somewhat more stable.
Unlike about five minutes ago when he seemed to be half-assing the very idea of getting out of the death machine blood fountain roller-coaster car, he now seems to be far more tense, eyes snapping to Kaveh with an alarmingly sharp glare for a moment. ]
[ Man seeing 662 comments knocked me out, we are KILLING it this game.
Anyway hi Kaveh, Wolfwood is surprisingly not shut away forever someplace quiet. In fact, if Kaveh drops by the McDonalds at some point in the late morning of Friday, he might find Wolfwood in a quiet corner booth, apparently in the middle of buttoning up his shirt... he buttons up slightly more than usual, which is probably fair given that laceration cuts and bandages can still be seen on parts of his chest over the hem, and some parts of his arms are also bandaged. There is a first aid kit laid out on the table in front of him.
The button-up appears to be the nicer one from Wednesday, while his old bloodied red one -- at this point, fully dry -- lays half-crumpled on the table along with his other suit jacket, also riddled with tears. ]
[LFMDKJSHKDHGK WE REALLY ARE HELP AAAAAA this is why I'm working at 9pm on a friday I have no fucking self-control
ANYWAY yes Mcdonald's is fine, Kaveh is a coffee person and not in the mood to deal with mimes today. He also planned to come find Wolfwood anyway so this works out perfectly. He detours away from ordering once he spots him, glancing over the bandages. And Wolfwood's tits I guess. Kyaa wolfwood ur bobbies]
Have you got it? [He's guessing so, but he'll offer his help anyway.]
[(Wolfwood voice) You should be more confident Kaveh
So he WILL!!! Which means he's dragging him exploring. They've made it to the hot springs, which are very lovely, but for now Kaveh's peering down the tunnel toward the catacombs.]
[Kaveh immediately left to go take a shower and change clothes, so he is in a different outfit now and his hair is in a loose braid, a little damp. He will come find Wolfwood though; he's got two coffees, but they both have a decent amount of creamer in them so hopefully Wolfwood doesn't mind that. He holds one out!]
[I will let you decide if you want to deal with love-arrowed Kaveh or not
EITHER WAY here they are in Christmastown!! Kaveh is in his new clothes and he's wearing makeup today. He looks better than he did during Sunday church--not just because he's hiding his hangover with sparkly eyeshadow, but also emotionally better. Not happy, exactly, but... something close to peace. So there's that.
He's been spoiled enough to assume he's allowed to drag Wolfwood off exploring at the beginning of the week, so here they are, making their way into Christmastown. He blinks as they head in, craning his neck to look around.]
So this is what a real snowy village looks like. [The fuck is Christmas. Why are the people here so short.]
[Will Wolfwood finally get to know about Kaveh's dokis? Stay tuned to find out
But actually, there are more important things first. Kaveh left the party fairly early, but he isn't all that hard to find. He is, in fact, looking for some people, and Wolfwood is among them!! Mehrak's floating behind him with a neutral face on, and Kaveh looks... well, very obviously depressed because of how this all worked out, but he does perk up a little when he sees Wolfwood.]
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Imagine if I left the tag at that. But no--actually, he seems to be focused on his phone? He's frowning and muttering to himself, and it seems like he's going to run directly into Wolfwood at this rate. Will Wolfwood allow this to happen, or will he say something?]
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He even politely stops walking so that there is no argument that Wolfwood is the one who walked into Kaveh. ]
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If that's how tasks are going to be, I can't say I have too many complaints.
[ This is in lieu of a 'hello'. ]
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No just kidding. Kaveh's cleaned up by now; he nods, and doesn't seem to mind the lack of greeting too much. Wolfwood's words make him smile a little--tired, but genuine.]
I agree. It was a lot less competitive than I expected. [That's because they're all ridiculous]
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wk0 - sunday;
Wolfwood is around here somewhere, smoking like it's the end of days. While he's not so far-gone that he wouldn't notice Kaveh if he approaches, he does seem like he is in thought. ]
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Kaveh pays no mind to the smoking; in fact, he looks like he'd be doing the same if he were a smoker himself.]
I need a drink. [Same vibe tbh.]
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Week 1, monday
I'm so sorry I don't know what came over me yesterday
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[ The most ominous answer Kaveh can get, just this one line with proper grammar. ]
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week 1, friday
Which is to say, Kaveh is not having a great time today. Wow. He's not really out looking for anyone; he's been holed up in his warehouse for most of the day, really. He's also still partially injured, since he was only halfway healed on Friday for Reasons (read: me being mean)--but later on, Wolfwood can catch him carrying a handful of flower crowns and a couple of sheets of paper with his good hand, heading toward the crosses in the Japanifornia park. He looks tired, but he does, at least, nod to him, detouring to approach.]
...What do you think? [About today--about it being Rin, specifically.]
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Nothing out of the unusual.
[ Honestly. He thinks it's mean, it's cruel that a teenager was killed. But he's helpless to do anything about it, not until Saturday. He's not that much of a vigilante type, and also reasonable enough to know it'd be stupid to track down 37 people to figure out the truth. ]
What're those for?
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wk1 - sunday;
You find yourself something to busy up with?
[ Were you successful on your distraction hunt... ]
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No, Kaveh doesn't say that. Instead, he holds up the notebook he's carrying.
With a touch of wry humor--]
The Colosseum was taken.
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week 2, monday
Kaveh is on his way out of Top Pate!! He's in his new outfit with his hair pinned up in a bun and his nails painted, and he's got a milkshake in hand, Mehrak floating beside him and projecting a screen of lines and boxes that Kaveh fiddles with as he walks. Kaveh freezes when he spots Wolfwood, as if he can slam the breaks on emotionshare, but alas--as soon as they're in range, poor Wolfwood will get hit with a strong undercurrent of exhaustion, sorrow, worry, and most of all, deep, lingering guilt. So. That's fun! It's also punctuated by a surge of shame as he backs away a few steps.]
Sorry, sorry--I didn't mean to--um. You know. [He's been trying to spare people his Emotions... god this really will be the week he buys alcohol]
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Oh, wow. At the least, his only outward reaction is a slight head turn away, and as for his emotions, well... there's a bit of surprise? And then just. Nothing. ]
Hey. You're looking like you fit right in with the new city section.
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wk2 - friday;
Just watching him drink straight from the bottle. ]
Someone took initiative on how to handle the situation.
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But--yeah, that's definitely what Kaveh is doing. He's sitting at the base of one of the crosses with paper, a brush, and two tubes of paint, but the paper is totally blank, the tubes are unopened, and he's just sitting here drinking his wine. The emotions are morose, with fresh guilt at the forefront.]
...The big one, you mean? [The "kill or be killed" situation?]
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wk2 - saturday;
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No just kidding. He is at the lake, though. He's got, oddly enough, a green sword with him, though he's not swinging it around or anything. He's just leaning on it, gazing out at the water.
He stirs when he spots Wolfwood, though, and moves to join him. The vibes are... not great, but. Mostly just kind of tired and resigned.]
Thank you for your help today.
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week 3, Monday
ANYWAY. Kaveh is... well, he's not great, exactly. It takes more than a day to bounce back from losing so many dear people, but Kaveh is nothing if not resilient, so. Here he is.
He looks tired when he comes to find Wolfwood--he's in a dress-down version of his regular outfit with his hair in a ponytail, and he looks a little bit disheveled, but he waves Wolfwood down as he approaches.]
Are you busy? I want to show you something.
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I... guess not.
[ Wolfwood does kind of more or less look okay, but he is in a black hoodie instead of his usual blazer and open shirt combo. ]
What is it?
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Week 3, Wednesday
Are you dating Shenhe????
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Maybe?
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week 3, Friday
Anyway at some point, Wolfwood will get a text; he doesn't have to answer, it's up to him.]
I'm sorry
I'll do what I can tomorrow
Let me know if there's anything you need
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Week 4, Monday
As it goes, Wolfwood will get hit with this memory! I'm sorry this vid is kinda long lmk if you want a text version!! Also I just slapped Monday on this but we can say Tuesday, whatever works for you.]
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As the memory fades along with the scholar, Wolfwood is silent, looking at Kaveh but in a kind of respectful side glance way. As if maybe Kaveh doesn't want to be perceived too much?
He's testing the waters first. ]
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Week 4, Tuesday
Anyway]
Are your letters as weird as Vash's?
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What letters?
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week 4, thursday
But once he's sure that Vash and Haru are taken care of (damn we still have 7 healers left alive) he will come track Wolfwood down.]
It's common courtesy to let people fuss over you on days like this, you know. [He's grumbling but it's not genuine, it's just worry.]
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He's having a cigarette smoke off to the side somewhere quiet, still up in Cloudtopia. Thankfully due to Nahida and Shu shooting him with heals before he could protest, he's no longer dripping blood, but close up Kaveh would've been able to see that Wolfwood was midkey covered in lacerations. They're shallower cuts now, probably easy to open, but somewhat more stable.
Unlike about five minutes ago when he seemed to be half-assing the very idea of getting out of the death machine blood fountain roller-coaster car, he now seems to be far more tense, eyes snapping to Kaveh with an alarmingly sharp glare for a moment. ]
I don't need it.
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wk4 - friday;
Anyway hi Kaveh, Wolfwood is surprisingly not shut away forever someplace quiet. In fact, if Kaveh drops by the McDonalds at some point in the late morning of Friday, he might find Wolfwood in a quiet corner booth, apparently in the middle of buttoning up his shirt... he buttons up slightly more than usual, which is probably fair given that laceration cuts and bandages can still be seen on parts of his chest over the hem, and some parts of his arms are also bandaged. There is a first aid kit laid out on the table in front of him.
The button-up appears to be the nicer one from Wednesday, while his old bloodied red one -- at this point, fully dry -- lays half-crumpled on the table along with his other suit jacket, also riddled with tears. ]
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ANYWAY yes Mcdonald's is fine, Kaveh is a coffee person and not in the mood to deal with mimes today. He also planned to come find Wolfwood anyway so this works out perfectly. He detours away from ordering once he spots him, glancing over the bandages. And Wolfwood's tits I guess. Kyaa wolfwood ur bobbies]
Have you got it? [He's guessing so, but he'll offer his help anyway.]
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Week 5, Monday
So he WILL!!! Which means he's dragging him exploring. They've made it to the hot springs, which are very lovely, but for now Kaveh's peering down the tunnel toward the catacombs.]
Why is it so dark that way?
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Iunno. You scared?
[ This is so unfortunate because confidence makes him a bit of a little shit. ]
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He'll accept this though, glancing into it. ]
Thanks. Why?
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Week 6, mon/tues
EITHER WAY here they are in Christmastown!! Kaveh is in his new clothes and he's wearing makeup today. He looks better than he did during Sunday church--not just because he's hiding his hangover with sparkly eyeshadow, but also emotionally better. Not happy, exactly, but... something close to peace. So there's that.
He's been spoiled enough to assume he's allowed to drag Wolfwood off exploring at the beginning of the week, so here they are, making their way into Christmastown. He blinks as they head in, craning his neck to look around.]
So this is what a real snowy village looks like. [The fuck is Christmas. Why are the people here so short.]
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Fuck, it's cold. In a different way than the desert night.
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Week 7, Monday
But more importantly, it would be rude to summon him without asking so he will try sending a message first.]
Are you busy?
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I guess not, talkin' to everyone's shades here and there besides.
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Week 7, Saturday
But actually, there are more important things first. Kaveh left the party fairly early, but he isn't all that hard to find. He is, in fact, looking for some people, and Wolfwood is among them!! Mehrak's floating behind him with a neutral face on, and Kaveh looks... well, very obviously depressed because of how this all worked out, but he does perk up a little when he sees Wolfwood.]
Oh--good, I'm glad I caught you.
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Ain't like there's much for me to go to, to be fair.
[ Their blown up city... ]
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