akira

[preordain]

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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.

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[Sometimes you just cry.]

It's not a big deal. [A tiny bit offended.] If they think that, let them. They'll just be surprised when they're wrong.

[HE'S NERFED.]

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[ akira...

at the very least, there's no actual reason for anyone to get violent, but ryo is paranoid and has zero faith in people and is violent himself. so. he's prepared for anything. ]

Who do you think is strong here?

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[This gets him to lift his head again. He watches Ryo a moment.]

You mean physically?

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Yes. Thoughts?

[ who will he not be able to take in a fight ]