[ It’s just a normal night where they’re free from classes and work for the most part. Well, at least one of them. Akira is merely playing games on his phone or reading a book to pass the time as his friend works on commissions or whatever an Artist does at this hour.
But... Whenever Yusuke decides to finally hit the hay, Akira will follow suit—except this time in his bed and under the sheets with him. Goro cuddles with friends, so this is okay...? That doesn’t brush away the doubts and awkwardnsss Akira feels, but he swallows that down. It’s fine. Even though it’s dark, Yusuke might feel the intense gaze of two grey eyes staring at him. Morrigan joins them as well, fitting himself between them before curling up and settling into a rhythmic purr.
When he’s ready, he huddles closer and whispers: ]
What were you working on?
[ He knows his secret at this point despite never telling him. It’s not at all what he wants to talk about, but it’ll do as small talk. ]
[ Staying up late to draw is not new to Yusuke, and he does his best to remain respectful of the fact he has a roommate as a subsequent result of that. Sometimes he does not succeed.
For a majority of the evening, he'd felt that perhaps tonight he had failed. But he had a deadline to reach, and stopping had not been an option. Or, he'd felt like he had failed in keeping his work unobtrusive until he settled bonelessly into bed; eyelids heavy and bones weary ... and Akira wriggles into bed with him like a sneaky kitten and immediately asks him what he was working on.
It takes a moment to process; as sleepy as his brain is. And then it has to go through a reboot moment while he tries to figure out what to say. ]
... [ Uhhhhm... ]
Commission work, mostly. Deadlines are creeping up on me, and now I have a pause in schoolwork I must get this finished.
[ Hang on let him shift over... so Akira isn't regulated to the very edge of the bed with no cosy pillow. ]
That would depend on what you're wanting me to do. Sketch work alone costs less than a piece with other medium involved, such as digital art or traditional painting.
[Well, Haru's coming over after Yusuke's date with Akira, a bundle of presents in her hands. Since they're both full, she's instead knocking with her foot.
[ ... ... so apart from remembering it was actually his birthday, and having to rush around earlier AND being treated to good food... Yusuke really hadn't been expecting much else in the way of birthday related things.
So the knock at the door is answered with little in the way of expectation, and... blinks? ]
--Haru?
[ Whoa, wait. ]
Ah--do you need a hand? [ Why is she carrying so much stuff?? ]
I mean. He's at a crucial point with his paintwork right now, someone else will have to get the door. Or, they would, but he's the only one home right now.
[A text comes to you in the late afternoon of February 3rd. The sender's name has been encrypted and errors out and there are no signs of who the message belongs to. Clicking on the profile of this Retrospec user brings up a picture of the Retrospec symbol.]
How would you like to help us help you out? Your observation period's up and I want you on this particular assignment. You'll be fine, you're probably not going to die, and we'll be able to monitor you from here. We need help. You've got the skills needed even if you don't know it yet. I know it and that's what counts.
You'll be rewarded for your success, of course, but this is only if we have an agreement. Do we have an agreement?
[No other messages will be sent from this account at this time.]
[ooc: Hello! You've been sorted into group 4. Your event log will go up at 9pm EST along with all of the other logs. We encourage you to read the main event log as well for more information about your recruiter and this note. In the meantime, head over to this thread on the latest mod post and meet your teammates. Thank you!]
[Elliot sends several pictures of the magic forest, along with pictures of friendly forest animals, various cool looking mushrooms, and abandoned cottages.
And yes. Plenty pictures of his fox friend. Elliot's in none of the pictures though, as he's taking all of them and he figures who wants that anyway?]
i want to ask what the fuck is going on but i like you and as a friend i want your best but i also want our best as a team, on missions, to get this over with without distractions that i want to punch, out of my own head
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