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[ It is what it is? Don't put on such a passive-aggressive smile. ]

i guess you're right though i wouldn't consider myself a rival.

what do you find romantic then?

[He's not!! That is a genuine smile.

... What does he find romantic. This is a nice question, even if it's a little weird at the same time (though only by virtue of the guy he has an interest in asking), but his answer comes slow.]

Things done with obvious care, I think. Does that make sense?

[ On a scale of 1 to Mary Saotome how gay does he feel right now—TIME TO MAKE FUN OF HIM AT 3 IN THE MORNING. ]

what if i removed your shoes with obvious care? romantic, right?

[So very gay.]

What about you? What do you think is romantic?

[he is not answering that. it's not a particularly like, conventionally romantic situation, but he is still really charmed by the idea of akira doing anything with great care for him.]

when someone buys you food.

that's true love.

[ though....... he definitely isn't thinking it in a romantic sense. ]

hm.

i think i would just be happy with them accepting me, then anything they do i'll probably find romantic or something. what do they call it? rose-tinted glasses? i have one part of it down.

[ WELL THAT WAS A WHOLE LOT OF NOTHING ]

nighttime walks on the beach?

[That was. Alright. He learned nothing except perhaps Akira's insanely easy to romance once step one is out of the way. It's a weird step one (accepting him? really?) but Goro... understands that, honestly. Hm.]

To be honest, I prize homemade food more, but
the rest of that makes sense, to me. It's important to have someone that sees you for who you are and likes it, after all.
I don't know if I'd call it romantic, but it's something to cherish.

[... He's debating asking Akira to take a nighttime stroll with him now, even if that's such a lazy answer. The kind someone throws out when asked "what's the first thing you think of when you hear 'romance'".]

What are you doing up, anyway? I'm curious. Is there something on your mind?
Besides me, I mean. (｡•̀ᴗ-)✧

[ Have a good perk in your confidant kind of easy. ]

point taken on homemade food. it's an important prerequisite? good enough.

[ Food and acceptance are on the same level. He has to think a bit more about the next question despite how lazy he's feeling. ]

no, just you and my cat. he's the one that woke me up, so you'll have to suffer with me. what's going on in your life?

Nothing really. I can't sleep, so I'm just sort of dealing with the only way I know how.
Did you know there are people who think that mesas are old fossilized trees?

what are you suddenly? mameshiba? goroshiba.

wait... trivia is how you cope?

Yes, it is.

[blah blah nerd. he wouldn't mind being called goroshiba actually. it's cute.]

It works oddly well, to be honest. Wikiwalks and strolls through Youtube when it's too late to go out.

[ whenever Goro starts with "did you know" he'll call him goroshiba ]

i don't know what you're talking about? it's never too late to go out.

It's three in the morning, Akira.

i don't have work today.

Ah, is that so.

[... Better now than never, right? Sure. He'll show Silver. His fingers tap skittishly against the screen, thankful once again for the lack of anything remotely face to face right now.]

In that case, could I trouble you for a walk? Exercise is another thing that helps, but I don't particularly like going out alone, especially lately. There's nowhere to really go or anything, and I understand if you'd like to stay in bed, but... I'd like to spend time with you.

[ Ohhh... Goro is inviting him again to spend time. He feels like he's doing something right here. ]

sure. i could use some exercise. why don't we go to the park?

[He has nowhere to be later tomorrow/today. Sure. Definitely not. He can absolutely spend the night out with Akira and hopefully neither of them will bear witness to someone getting their hands cut off.]

That sounds delightful. Stay safe on your way, Akira.

[ Uhm... Let's hope not. Maybe some gross couple or a group of idiots, but HOPEFULLY NOT THAT. ]

i'm heading over to your place to pick you up now. see you soon.

[ BE READY!! ]

[He was told the story by someone who witnessed it themselves it's the whole reason he no longer wants to go around alone after dark!! Like, it probably took place in the middle of the day, but!!!!!

And after that somewhat panic-inducing text, Goro frees himself from conspiracy videos (for tonight) and decides to wait outside his apartment door for Akira's arrival, trying to think of things to talk about. What makes for good night conversation. Get to know him, Silver had said. Sure. Easy.]

[ Why do you believe that shit, bro? Though Akira would probably want to see it happening live so he can stop it—Akira doesn't take too long. Recolle isn't that big, but public transport isn't available at this weird ass time. #FirstWorldProblems. Twenty minutes later, he reaches the Akechi apartment in some sweatpants and a hoodie... Plus his school bag for some reason. ]

Goro?

[ He speaks in a hushed voice as he approaches. No one wants to wake up mommy dearest. ]

[Goro jumps a little, staring at Akira before it registers that it's him, and his eyes are drawn to the bag curiously. He's dressed comfortably, nothing long sleeved tonight, and he is certainly going to regret that when mosquitoes decide they find him Delicious.]

You don't have to be quiet. My mom's a heavy sleeper. [In stark contrast to her son.] What's with the bag?

[ Likewise, Akira is going to regret wearing sweatpants, but he's so used to the nights and early mornings being chilly... At least his hoodie is thin. ]

That must be nice for you.

[ No extra precautions to sneak out. There's no reply about the bag just yet, but a loud meow can be heard straight from it. If Goro circles Akira, Morrigan's head is sticking out through the nice opening in his bag since it's slightly unzipped for this sole reason. ]

I don't sneak out enough to warrant jealously, to be honest. But it is nice when I need a midnight snack.

[And investigation is always second nature to a detective, so once he levels a "really?" sort of stare at Akira he goes around to find Morrigan poking his head out, huffing in amusement as he scratches between that cat's ears.]

This was a bad idea. But I bet he would've woken the house up with his meowing, wouldn't he?

[ Akira only feels emasculated very few times in his teen years and this is one of those moments. He has to drop the act and discard the plan on hiding Morrigan from Goro... And the cat he's a horrible cat owner to bring his cat outdoors. Even if Morrigan doesn't wander off at all, he sets a bad example for all.

Morrigan purrs without knowing Akira's grievances, licking Goro's fingers after before meowing a little softer. ]

Past a certain time at night, he doesn't stop meowing unless I go to bed... Let's just go.

[ Why is his life like this? Shoulders slumped, he takes the initiative to lead them to the park. ]

[Morrigan, you are the sweetest. He's kind of infatuated with your owner, but you are the one that gets every bit of his open adoration. A sigh, and then following.]

I can't believe you let him bully you. [Goro would let Morrigan bully him.] Don't you have any pride as a man?

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