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I'm coming over.

[even if he says he isn't in need for comfort he still wants to be there for Yusuke because he wasn't able to before and just

he kind of feels a bit guilty that he wasn't able to like he should have been]

[ He says he doesn't need it, and maybe he really doesn't, but he does like it. It was Kakyoin who was here for him after that incident, and in a way, that's easier - no disruptions within the team, he doesn't have to drag them down.

Yusuke opens the door as soon as Akira arrives, wearing his goofy galaxy leggings and smiling softly in welcome. ]

Hello, Akira.

[maybe it is easier, but if Yusuke ever says that he feels like this - that him getting fucked up like this and asking for their help, their comfort, is wrong? he'd tell him that they're supposed to be there for each other.

even though it's a bit hypocritical of him, given that he. . .understands the feeling, just a little, in spite of their circumstances being different. he is, however, returing Yusuke's smile with one of his own, warm now that he's seen that he's alright.]

Hey, yourself.

[he laughs just a little bit, holding a small bag]

I brought something for you.

[ Which is why he says nothing!!! ]

You...what?

[ Oh, he's being rude. He clears his throat and steps aside to let Akira in, gently shutting the door behind him. Yusuke takes the bag, gingerly, as if he isn't completely sure it's the proper thing to do, despite being told. ]

Thank you. What is it?

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I thought it'd be a nice way to ring in the new year.

[well, that and it's kind of an apology gift for not being there when he should have been he does step inside and allows himself in with a rather polite bow and immediately slips off his shoes by the entrance before letting himself in any further]

It's a custom mug, along with some coffee beans and jasmine tea.

[ Yusuke removes the mug from the back, raising it to eye level for scrutiny, and then takes out the tea, popping open the lid just enough to bring it to his nose and inhale its scent. Yes, good. ]

These are lovely. You did not need to go through the effort, but I appreciate them.

[if he's paying attention, it's a mostly white mug with a painting of what seems to be Yusuke's mask framed on the mug. hm.]

I'm glad you like it. And I wanted to do something for you. I kind of have a lot of money and not much to throw it at.

[although he does have to be with a Dominant each time that happens, however]

Do you want to sit down and just chill for a bit?

There are worse problems to have, I'm sure.

[ Yusuke's situation is the opposite, but once he has a few more pieces finished, he's going to start trying to sell them. He just hasn't gotten much done since that incident. ]

I would like that. Would you like some tea? I am eager to try it.

[that makes him let out a soft snort through his nose, just a little bit, smiling a little relaxed]

Yeah, there definitely are. I still don't like where the money came from but you're right.

[. . . but let's not talk about that right now! and now he's just going to change the subject as soon as he can because let's not linger on that right now.]

I don't mind as long as you take the first sip of it. I got it for you, after all.

...is that video of us still up?

[ Not asking for any particular reason, of course!! Just curious.

But he nods, agreeing to Akira's terms and briefly disappearing off to the kitchen. He returns a few minutes later with two steaming mugs, his new one for him, and for Akira, another one painted with a floral pattern. Irises. ]

It shouldn't be, but. . . why are you asking?

[there's a slight hint of hesitance as he gives Yusuke a rather curious look as he goes on ahead to take a seat while Yusuke goes on ahead to make the tea. once he's back, he does take the mug in his hands, turning it a little before taking a short sip]

[ . . . ]

[ Yusuke sips from his mug slowly. The tea is nice. ]

I tried it. [ Persona sex, that is. ] In real life, not an internet simulation...anyway, I was just curious.

[ Since he mentioned the money. Obviously. ]

[now he's a little embarrassed and he has to ask]

Did. . . you like it?

[he already regrets asking]

[ That's what you get for not shutting down this of thought! ]

Yes. [ He does not require any time to think about that. ] Though I believe your persona, Mara, would be too big to be practical in real life.

[should he tell him]

If I were to use a Persona for that sort of thing, I probably wouldn't use Mara unless it was a last resort. . .

...which one would you use?

[ Why so curious? ]

. . . Arsene, maybe? Or Satanael.

[ Hmmmm. Alright. Alright. ]

Do they have functioning genitals?

. . . I have no idea.

[do you think he knows

he does not]

[ HOW DID HE DO IT AND NOT KNOW ]

Is Arsene a part of you or not? That seems like something you should know.

[. . . he did it with Mara]

[never again]

Just because he's a part of me doesn't mean I pay attention to that sort of thing, Yusuke.

Well, I do.

[ uh. ]

I mean, it is wise to be aware of your powers. Leave no stone unturned.

[are you trying to fluster him, because now he's looking a little pink in the face]

Should. . . we check now?

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[ Not on purpose...but Akira does look cute like that? ]

If you'd like. Be sure his shoes don't scratch the floor.

He floats, though.

[JUST SAYING]

[nevertheless, with a bit of a flourish, there's a mask around his eyes for a moment as he summons his Persona - Arsene, this time - who is immediately there, just chilling in space, as he do.]

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