[It's probably a few hours later. It's a few hours after they've all spoken to other people and even though Junpei still has a lingering scent of alcohol he seems more sober.
His hair's also wet, so it looks like he actually showered as well. But after the events of the last few hours he finds he isn't in any better of a mood or state of mind. Sleeping's out of the question, and he's not going to go bother Carlos, so...he does what he does best. He grabs his clamshell and begins to wander the hotel. Walking will maybe help organize his thoughts and maybe find some answers.
Instead, he finds Higekiri sitting in the hallway reading his own clamshell.]
...the lounge is probably more comfortable if you're looking to sit.
[Higekiri looks up at someone approaching, and gives Junpei the same easy smile.]
Here is fine - I don't particularly care.
[but he appreciates the thought!!]
I'm glad you showered. [he pretty much immediately did the same thing and his hair is now only slightly damp] Are you feeling any better? You said you were fine, but your expression suggested otherwise.
this isn't even entirely a joke. anyway if jumpy is going to end up in the laundry room after the mini-event, here's higekiri!
he's half-naked! once again it looks like he's freshly bathed, hair still dripping just a little bit onto his warm, bare skin. he's bending at the waist - but this time just inspecting the laundry machine because he's absolutely never used one before. it seems like he washed all of his clothes by hand - given that they're now hung up to dry. it looks like he's only wearing the white pants from his usual outfit, while all his idol clothes are up to dry.
still, if he doesn't manage to look unfairly good, dancer's physique and all.
speaking of which - he'll turn to junpei when he approaches, smiling easily:]
I heard you did a sex dance with my brother? It sounds like fun. Do I get a turn?
[he doesn't know what he's saying and yet he's still teasing about it i'm so sorry]
[Wednesday is officially the worst day ever. He keeps running into beautiful people, naked people, and now it's beautiful and half-naked people that has Junpei remembering that yeah, he sure does have some bi tendencies sometimes.
As it is, he had entered the laundry room hoping to hide out from everyone but instead this is happening. Higekiri's only wearing white pants that do nothing to hide his form, not to mention the lithe muscle of his upper half.
So. Junpei stands in the doorway and blinks almost stupidly before his expression shifts to a sort of embarrassed scowl.]
Absolutely not. [Please ignore the flush in his neck working its way up to his face.] What did he even tell you?
[WELL. While all of this shit is going on Higekiri is probably having a nice time not investigating and finding bodies?! It's why later when Junpei's wandering the first floor he--actually isn't paying attention and kind of just bumps right into him. Oops.]
[junpei is admittedly one of the first people that higekiri tries to find after.... well, all that. he leaves the ballroom and starts to look for him, eventually locating him uhhh somewhere and he pauses before pushing forward - ]
... Junpei.
[he tilts his head]
How are you feeling?
[a broad question but at least an obviously sincere one]
[He's probably sitting out in the lobby, staring at the fountain dubiously. On the other hand, he hears Higekiri and when he speaks up he tilts his head back to face him.]
...kinda pissed, if you're really curious. [But he pulls his legs closer to give Hige room to sit on the edge of the fountain if he wants to join him.]
[That was a wild-ass time but here we are. He takes some time to talk with others and take some time for himself before seeking out Higekiri, moving through the hotel and hoping to catch him at a moment without Hizamaru.
Not that he'd blame him for not leaving his brother's side.
When he does find him, he's wearing a leather jacket and his hands are in his pockets. He approaches almost silently before he speaks up.]
...can you believe this isn't over? [They still have tomorrow, after all.]
[At some point, Junpei's busy making himself a cup of coffee at this new coffee bar, but when he leaves he spots Higekiri in the distance. There's a moment's pause...and he nods in greeting.]
Can we talk? I have some stuff I want to run by you.
[good morning! here's higekiri - and he looks a bit tired, but at least not as tired as he might've on wednesday? so that's a plus. he's wandering about the ship as per usual, but it also looks like - if you watch incredibly closely - he's favoring his left leg just a little bit more with every step he takes. otherwise it looks like the usual elegant strides.
when he sees junpei and bows in greeting, he seems a bit more ginger about his right hand crossing over his chest
[Sword! Junpei's been lowkey looking for him as it is, and when the bow comes he scuttles over to cut the distance between them. It's hard not to notice the change in pace given who Higekiri is, but he doesn't call him out yet.]
Morning. It's been a couple of days...what's new? [Likewise, it's sort of a leading question because if you know what to look for it's hard not to notice Higekiri around the ship at all times.]
[Hello?? He's used to Higekiri bowing and he's about to say something about it, but suddenly there's a hug and he sort of goes stiff for a brief moment...before he relaxes into it. Nobody has actually hugged this dumb kid since they got here and it's surprising but he figures that's just Higekiri.]
Good morning to you, too. [Just...using one arm to pat him on the back.]
[Wherever Higekiri is, Junpei's approaching him. Are they in costume? Who knows. Either way, he reaches out with a hand to put it on his shoulder to slow him down.]
...you doing okay? [This was probably not the nicest way to wake up.]
[higekiri left the party rather early - and took that time to change out of his costume. he's pretty much been wandering the ship ever since - and uh.
junpei might need to be a little careful about catching him off-guard, when he doesn't seem to be as present as he usually is. when the hand comes up to his shoulder, hige's own shoots up, fingers circling around junpei's wrist, grip tight for a moment, as if he plans to claim junpei's entire arm -
until he sees who it is, and then he relaxes. his grip loosens entirely in half a second.]
[And for the second time this week, Higekiri is approached because someone died. Junpei's not sure where to begin, but he keeps his steps quiet as he flags down the sword.]
[it sounds like the movie theater is currently occupied.
should junpei be approaching, he'll hear two voices - familiar ones. they're singing a song in japanese, and should he enter, he'll find himself watching a recording. it looks like a modern day fancam of a stage, bright lights, and the cheers of the crowd around them. two brothers dance on the stage, their voices intermingling in a perfect duet.
hizamaru races across the stage, backflipping perfectly down the runway, and higekiri chases after him. he turns in perfect pirouettes across the platform up until he catches up. the two of them move in perfect sync with each other, higekiri's leg kicking up perfectly over hizamaru as he ducks. two brothers, laughing as they get a chance to sing and dance together, eyes bright with delight and a perfect understanding of one another.
there's a shadow in the projection room, where higekiri watches the film play.
[He watches from behind for a moment, monitoring what's on the screen and listening to the song. It's not at all surprising to see what this is, or to understand why this is happening now. His steps are slow, but as he reaches Higekiri h frowns lightly.]
[So that execution happened and Junpei's...not really sure what he wants to do for the time being. He leaves the room and he wanders onward, looping his way through the basements and the like to the coffee shop. Eventually though he thinks maybe some air might be good for him and it's how he finds himself on the deck with a cup of coffee and an overworking brain.
He's not alone though. He sees someone already there and for a moment he isn't sure how to feel or what to think about it. But Higekiri's a friend and he's still very concerned after the events of Wednesday and the things said. So...he approaches to lean against the railing and look at the ruins beyond the horizon.]
[higekiri sits on the railing of the ship, perfectly balanced as he wears his own uniform jacket today. he hasn't put his arms in the sleeves yet again, which means that they billow neatly in the wind as his gaze remains locked on the ruins in the distance]
My brother is there, isn't he? So I wonder if I wait for long enough, I might be able to see him.
[and so that is the reason why higekiri is on the deck of the ship so often, isn't that nice]
[he's probably rightfully approaching with some wariness - because higekiri seems like he's dripping wet?? he's actually out on the deck, looking like the ocean just coughed him right back up
and then he's trying to strain out his hair when junpei approaches]
... I feel like that is something I ought to be asking you.
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W0, SUNDAY;
His hair's also wet, so it looks like he actually showered as well. But after the events of the last few hours he finds he isn't in any better of a mood or state of mind. Sleeping's out of the question, and he's not going to go bother Carlos, so...he does what he does best. He grabs his clamshell and begins to wander the hotel. Walking will maybe help organize his thoughts and maybe find some answers.
Instead, he finds Higekiri sitting in the hallway reading his own clamshell.]
...the lounge is probably more comfortable if you're looking to sit.
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Here is fine - I don't particularly care.
[but he appreciates the thought!!]
I'm glad you showered. [he pretty much immediately did the same thing and his hair is now only slightly damp] Are you feeling any better? You said you were fine, but your expression suggested otherwise.
[please let a human live, higekiri]
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week 0, wednesday, post-mini event
this isn't even entirely a joke. anyway if jumpy is going to end up in the laundry room after the mini-event, here's higekiri!
he's half-naked! once again it looks like he's freshly bathed, hair still dripping just a little bit onto his warm, bare skin. he's bending at the waist - but this time just inspecting the laundry machine because he's absolutely never used one before. it seems like he washed all of his clothes by hand - given that they're now hung up to dry. it looks like he's only wearing the white pants from his usual outfit, while all his idol clothes are up to dry.
still, if he doesn't manage to look unfairly good, dancer's physique and all.
speaking of which - he'll turn to junpei when he approaches, smiling easily:]
I heard you did a sex dance with my brother? It sounds like fun. Do I get a turn?
[he doesn't know what he's saying and yet he's still teasing about it i'm so sorry]
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As it is, he had entered the laundry room hoping to hide out from everyone but instead this is happening. Higekiri's only wearing white pants that do nothing to hide his form, not to mention the lithe muscle of his upper half.
So. Junpei stands in the doorway and blinks almost stupidly before his expression shifts to a sort of embarrassed scowl.]
Absolutely not. [Please ignore the flush in his neck working its way up to his face.] What did he even tell you?
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W0, Friday
--sorry. [Ah.] Where did you go this morning?
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Nowhere productive, I'm afraid.
[a beat]
Shall we continue to search?
[apparently that means he's antsy to keep wandering around as a result]
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... Junpei.
[he tilts his head]
How are you feeling?
[a broad question but at least an obviously sincere one]
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...kinda pissed, if you're really curious. [But he pulls his legs closer to give Hige room to sit on the edge of the fountain if he wants to join him.]
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here's higekiri!! he waves hello to junpei and then bows at the waist in greeting but also
more importantly:]
I went shopping.
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Yeah? How was it? [He's not going to ask where because it's obvious.]
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W1, SATURDAY;
Not that he'd blame him for not leaving his brother's side.
When he does find him, he's wearing a leather jacket and his hands are in his pockets. He approaches almost silently before he speaks up.]
...can you believe this isn't over? [They still have tomorrow, after all.]
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... Missions can take some time.
[he sounds better than he did that day before, like he's coming to relax again - even if not perfectly]
We're still learning plenty, aren't we?
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Can we talk? I have some stuff I want to run by you.
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and then will move to sit opposite junpei, crossing one long leggy over the other as he sits as though he is posing for a fashion magazine]
Certainly. How may I be of service?
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when he sees junpei and bows in greeting, he seems a bit more ginger about his right hand crossing over his chest
but regardless - ]
Good morning.
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Morning. It's been a couple of days...what's new? [Likewise, it's sort of a leading question because if you know what to look for it's hard not to notice Higekiri around the ship at all times.]
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is higekiri going to eventually be in his way, stopped and struggling with the ball gag?
also yes]
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Do you need some help with that...?
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things will be happening in rapid succession:
1. higekiri sees junpei
2. higekiri bows politely
3. higekiri will be moving to pull junpei into an embrace
happy monday!!]
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Good morning to you, too. [Just...using one arm to pat him on the back.]
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W3, WEDNESDAY;
...you doing okay? [This was probably not the nicest way to wake up.]
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junpei might need to be a little careful about catching him off-guard, when he doesn't seem to be as present as he usually is. when the hand comes up to his shoulder, hige's own shoots up, fingers circling around junpei's wrist, grip tight for a moment, as if he plans to claim junpei's entire arm -
until he sees who it is, and then he relaxes. his grip loosens entirely in half a second.]
Ah -
I apologize.
[he's probably not doing okay]
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and then he's going to bend at the waist in his greeting before offering a smile]
Hello - I'm beginning to wonder if my sense of time is being thrown off by this place, but I've learned something new for you.
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What've you got for me today?
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Another mess, isn't it?
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So it is...
Did you get to speak with him yesterday like you intended?
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...the good news is it sounds like we found all of Shiraishi. [To be blunt.] Bad news is, I can't shake off the feeling we missed something else.
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apparently still looking around? like he's trying to find something
but he offers up a smile]
Mm - that's possible. You weren't visited by a bandit in the night, were you?
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should junpei be approaching, he'll hear two voices - familiar ones. they're singing a song in japanese, and should he enter, he'll find himself watching a recording. it looks like a modern day fancam of a stage, bright lights, and the cheers of the crowd around them. two brothers dance on the stage, their voices intermingling in a perfect duet.
hizamaru races across the stage, backflipping perfectly down the runway, and higekiri chases after him. he turns in perfect pirouettes across the platform up until he catches up. the two of them move in perfect sync with each other, higekiri's leg kicking up perfectly over hizamaru as he ducks. two brothers, laughing as they get a chance to sing and dance together, eyes bright with delight and a perfect understanding of one another.
there's a shadow in the projection room, where higekiri watches the film play.
he's humming along, distracted and distant.]
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This was the disc you got, isn't it?
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He's not alone though. He sees someone already there and for a moment he isn't sure how to feel or what to think about it. But Higekiri's a friend and he's still very concerned after the events of Wednesday and the things said. So...he approaches to lean against the railing and look at the ruins beyond the horizon.]
Hard not to look at them, isn't it?
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My brother is there, isn't he? So I wonder if I wait for long enough, I might be able to see him.
[and so that is the reason why higekiri is on the deck of the ship so often, isn't that nice]
Do you see anything familiar to you and Carlos?
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Did you fix me?
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I wish I could say that I did, but no. I know a few people who might've had a hand in that though.
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...how're you feeling?
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and then he's trying to strain out his hair when junpei approaches]
... I feel like that is something I ought to be asking you.
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