We know you've been up to no good, so we haven't been asking questions, but I kinda get the feeling we oughta start asking more. Anything else we need to know?
[ ... they really did mean what they said. there's no need to bow her head, she can speak from the heart and have it be heard, they all want for the same thing -- it tightens malkuth's throat a little and she sets the notebook aside, resting back on her hands. it reminds her a lot of her own coworkers, her friends, back in the library. the ease of conversation. the warm energy.
she really, really misses them. only once the hardness passes does she clear her throat and speak again. ]
As long as you're no longer involved with them, Takasugi, then I don't have any words about it. [ unsavory is just another day in the city. ] I'll keep that in mind once I start reaching out to the people I have in mind to help out in the healthcare and humanitarian areas, and-- don't worry about anything they might need or want in return, because my job is to make sure you three aren't bogged down by the unrelated.
[ so she'll handle that bit. least she can do, as their manager. ]
Which is ideal. We've been helping folks out here and there to get our name out, but it ain't easy when we gotta work on the music, too. We needed the focus. Thanks, Bambi. Now Niki and Prez can focus on being cute and sexy for me.
No, no. I'm starting to get into this. On that end, leave it to me. It shouldn't be too hard to put more effort into being the hottest fox on two legs.
That's the spirit, Prez! See, Niki? You've already got a face for TV, so being cute and sexy ain't so hard. I'm buying you snacks later, remember? You sayin' you don't wanna be cute for a treat?
C'mon, Niki. You wanna sink your teeth into some big, juicy apples, doncha? So say it. "Winne-kun, I wuuuuv you!"
[Malkuth is so nice. Unfortunately, snacks are on the line, so, Niki barely even lets her finish her defense before he's putting on his cutest face and--]
[ yeah, she is, right against his tits with her notebook. ]
I guess work's done, so you can mess around... just be mindful, Rinne, that if Niki causes a disturbance, it'll look bad for us. As 3kon, and as Augmented.
( it's as thrilling as it is bittersweet, all this. takasugi watches the various screens quietly and muses how it would be nice for these signs to continue into autumn coming, and even the winter, and the next spring.
it would be nice. the evenings and mornings aren't even cold yet. )
[There is a huge rectangular red mark on his chest now, but.]
Relax, Prez. I'm a liar, not a thief. Anyway, Bambi's got a good point. But Niki's never gonna do anything that bad, I swear. Trust me, I've known him for years, and he's never caused me any trouble. I don't wanna give him more grief more than I already have.
[Then, a shy smile.]
Besides, I don't wanna waste my time in jail when I gotta spend it having fun with you.
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Date: 2025-08-14 08:18 pm (UTC)[He's just joking. He kind of figured all this stuff, to be honest!]
I don't have a problem with that. I don't wanna work too hard, and it sucks to work on a full stomach, so I'd be glad to have a little company.
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Date: 2025-08-14 08:32 pm (UTC)We know you've been up to no good, so we haven't been asking questions, but I kinda get the feeling we oughta start asking more. Anything else we need to know?
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Date: 2025-08-14 08:34 pm (UTC)( ....... )
I think.
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Date: 2025-08-14 08:40 pm (UTC)she really, really misses them. only once the hardness passes does she clear her throat and speak again. ]
As long as you're no longer involved with them, Takasugi, then I don't have any words about it. [ unsavory is just another day in the city. ] I'll keep that in mind once I start reaching out to the people I have in mind to help out in the healthcare and humanitarian areas, and-- don't worry about anything they might need or want in return, because my job is to make sure you three aren't bogged down by the unrelated.
[ so she'll handle that bit. least she can do, as their manager. ]
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Date: 2025-08-14 08:55 pm (UTC)[Obviously!]
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Date: 2025-08-15 01:43 am (UTC)[That is NOT what Niki said.]
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Date: 2025-08-15 01:49 am (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2025-08-15 02:00 am (UTC)C'mon, Niki. You wanna sink your teeth into some big, juicy apples, doncha? So say it. "Winne-kun, I wuuuuv you!"
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Date: 2025-08-15 02:02 am (UTC)Don't treat him like a dog! He's a human and a fox, just like you!
[ say it anyway, niki ]
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Date: 2025-08-15 02:20 am (UTC)I wuuuuuv you, Winne-kun! Now give me snacks!
[Shamelessly!
Please remember he is at work right now.]
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Date: 2025-08-15 02:21 am (UTC)[ why is she the straight man. this really does feel like her layermates. ]
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Date: 2025-08-15 02:25 am (UTC)[Rinne doesn't even care that Malkuth's gonna hit him again, but you know. She probably should.]
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Date: 2025-08-15 02:28 am (UTC)I guess work's done, so you can mess around... just be mindful, Rinne, that if Niki causes a disturbance, it'll look bad for us. As 3kon, and as Augmented.
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Date: 2025-08-15 02:30 am (UTC)[Niki's ears twitch excitedly... Sorry, he's gone.]
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Date: 2025-08-15 02:42 am (UTC)it would be nice. the evenings and mornings aren't even cold yet. )
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Date: 2025-08-15 02:46 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2025-08-15 03:00 am (UTC)Relax, Prez. I'm a liar, not a thief. Anyway, Bambi's got a good point. But Niki's never gonna do anything that bad, I swear. Trust me, I've known him for years, and he's never caused me any trouble. I don't wanna give him more grief more than I already have.
[Then, a shy smile.]
Besides, I don't wanna waste my time in jail when I gotta spend it having fun with you.
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Date: 2025-08-15 03:07 am (UTC)[He's not jealous, don't get the wrong idea.]
I think he should be arrested. It's a miracle that hasn't happened yet, actually.
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Date: 2025-08-15 03:10 am (UTC)[ and she got it back but that's not important. ]
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Date: 2025-08-15 03:13 am (UTC)( sorry malkuth.
and it's not like he's weak to that smile or anything. not... at... all. )
Anyway. I'm supposed to be resting and here I got carried away. I'll let the rest of you wrap things up and get back to my nap.
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Date: 2025-08-15 03:20 am (UTC)Anywho, I oughta check if my shirt's done.
[While shirtless?! He just doesn't want to be in the same room naked with someone else for long. He gets up—]
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Date: 2025-08-15 03:22 am (UTC)[ that's so immediate she does NOT need him meandering out of her room SHIRTLESS. ]
I don't really care if you snoop or not, but have the decency to put stuff back where you find it. Okay?
[ ... and she'll go, please do not. leave here. god. ]
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Date: 2025-08-15 03:24 am (UTC)[He's kidding. Mostly.]
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Date: 2025-08-15 03:28 am (UTC)P-Prez... Help! I'm bullied...!
[is he still there]
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