( swirling about them in tiny pockets is quiet laughter, and hidden company.
takasugi turns his hand, lifts the glass slightly to signal the bartender to top him up, and then pays close attention to how rinne chooses his words.
always careful, this one, until takasugi tries to reach beneath the armor and rip it off. he sips a little more slowly at the refill this time, the sting in his throat more than he expected. still, they never held back during his time; the guys in his company always let loose without a second thought. he felt the same—getting together with drinks should be a fun time.
and so— )
Ahhh. And that's what I don't get—why you're always jumping to some conclusion without consulting me first. You think you're going to... what, ruin my vibe?
( sip. )
When I said we'd shake things up in this boring world together? I don't say that to just anyone, you know. If I thought you were less than what I saw originally, then true, I would've cut ties by now. But I'm still here. Anyhow, it's partly research into our fellow Augmented, and partly building the capital to secure us a small area for performing, among other things. Like a camera-man who's frankly a bit annoying, I'll admit, next to the fact that his work is solid.
( it's the truth, even if he doesn't mention all his methods. the pleasant thrum of alcohol is slowly working its way into his head. )
no subject
takasugi turns his hand, lifts the glass slightly to signal the bartender to top him up, and then pays close attention to how rinne chooses his words.
always careful, this one, until takasugi tries to reach beneath the armor and rip it off. he sips a little more slowly at the refill this time, the sting in his throat more than he expected. still, they never held back during his time; the guys in his company always let loose without a second thought. he felt the same—getting together with drinks should be a fun time.
and so— )
Ahhh. And that's what I don't get—why you're always jumping to some conclusion without consulting me first. You think you're going to... what, ruin my vibe?
( sip. )
When I said we'd shake things up in this boring world together? I don't say that to just anyone, you know. If I thought you were less than what I saw originally, then true, I would've cut ties by now. But I'm still here. Anyhow, it's partly research into our fellow Augmented, and partly building the capital to secure us a small area for performing, among other things. Like a camera-man who's frankly a bit annoying, I'll admit, next to the fact that his work is solid.
( it's the truth, even if he doesn't mention all his methods. the pleasant thrum of alcohol is slowly working its way into his head. )