akira

[preordain]

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[preordain]

[ ????

he looks behind him, and then looks back at akira. ]

Is there a particularly reason why?

[tearduct]

The headbutting guy.

[BEING INCONSPICUOUSLY NOSY... looking around the room... He puts his hands in his pockets while he glances about.]

Have you talked to the... demons?

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He and his cow went out somewhere.

[ i assume there is probably some level of messy because itto is here. ]

Not yet, outside of when they introduced themselves. [ francy is busy ] But I plan to. Have you?

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Cow...?

[A COW? He looks so bewildered about the idea of Itto having a cow. He's thinking a normal-sized cow, and now he's wondering how a cow fits in here. Also whether Ryo has tried to kill the cow, but nevermind that.]

A little. [Shrugs small.] I texted them. Did you hear about the contest?

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His pet cow that is a member of his gang.

[ every word of that sentence is said in the tone of someone who will eventually murder itto with his own hands ]

Tell me about it.

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Oh.

[Well, that answers the last inner inquiry about the state of Ryo and the cow. And Itto. NOT THE COW AT LEAST, RYO.

He shifts and piddles in place for a moment, but then walks to whichever side is cleanest to sit backward in the desk chair. (Which he knows is Ryo's chair because it's very clean.)]

They said if you can beat Satan in a drinking contest, you can go home. If you're invited to the house party.

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[ the cow is on thin ice but seems to be smarter than itto. ]

Seriously?

[ it-- okay, that makes him laugh. ]

That's it?

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Yeah. Unless it's a trick.

[Remembering... what betrayal feels like. :')]

I thought there was only one winner, but they said no one said that. So I guess maybe there could be more as long as you get there and out-drink him.

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[ wow! wonder when he got betrayed! ]

Going by what we know about Satan, it may be difficult to accomplish that. For all we know, he cheats.

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[yea........

Having this conversation with Satan is so awkward for him. He's truly suffering.]

He'll probably use some tricks maybe. [Suffering.] We have to keep entertaining him to keep our invites.

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Ah. So, if you're boring you won't get the chance.

[ well, that tracks from what he knows of this guy. ]

That sounds easy enough.

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Yeah.

[He props his chin on his folded arms.]

I don't know. It sounds too easy.

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Well, it could be a lie. Considering where we supposedly are, it would make sense to give us a false sense of hope.

But as of right now, it's all we have to go on. Do you know what your alcohol tolerance is?

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[Another shrug and a sigh.]

It would be better if I could be Devilman. [DRINK HIM AS DEVILMAN, SATAN 2.] It's probably not that great.

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[ hmmm. that's problematic. ]

We should try to build it, just to be safe. Even if it turns out that this contest is a scam, it seems like 'partying' is a major theme here. Drinking may come up a lot.

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[This is the most Ryo response ever.]

Okay, but… What about you, Ryo?

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I think my tolerance should be fine?

[ why would he have a weakness, akira.... ]

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[Inwardly closes his eyes.]

I mean, I can’t be Devilman here, so… just be careful, okay? Things here are weird.

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[ ryo....... is so gay. he is not aware this feeling is him being gay though, so he simply nods. ]

I will. In any case, it's better to lay low at the moment than not.

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[STOP BEING GAY, HE’S STILL MAD AT YOU. Damn gay fallen angel.]

We can do that. Easy.

[Looks directly into the past. :\]

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And remember-- if you find out anything interesting about the people here, let me know. It might be useful.

[ and he figures it might be easier for people to get along with akira ]

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[He looks thoughtful for a moment.]

I haven't really talked to anyone except when we got here. Oh. [He lifts his head.] My roommate.

He's kind of grouchy, but I think he's just sad.

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I spoke to him. He said you kept crying.

[ he frowns. ]

You should stop that.

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[…

He reaches up to rub the back of his neck, embarrassed.]

It was about different things. I couldn’t help it.

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I know you can't.

[ he doesn't know the why, but he knows what akira is like when he cries. ]

But I don't want people thinking you're too soft. Especially in hell.