voidbreaker | AKIRA

["worry about yourself more" says Ash to the guy who is always more worried about other people]

[. . .]

Good.

[he breathes out the word a bit too forcefully, for what it's worth. he isn't completely appeased, but. . . he knows Ash is capable. so. . . it should be okay, right?]

[ yeah he's got that idea, that's why he's treating him with the rean-lite kid gloves. ]

Good.

Also, no dying.

. . . [a tiny huff]

[and instead of responding verbally, he reaches a hand out to Ash. take it!!]

[ ??

he will take the hand? ]

[takes it!! and squeezes it tightly]

. . . I'd never leave you behind. No matter what.

[ oh emotions he has to leave now bye and enjoy your sky dancer, akira.

-- no.

ash does look surprised, but after a moment he squeezes akira's hand right back. ]

I know. Same to you -- I've dragged your ass out of a mess more than once and I'll do it again.

Just, y'know. Take care of yourself so you're not in those messes in the first place.

[THESE SURE ARE EMOTIONS!!!! surprise surprise, Akira has them!]

Okay.

[no arguments. none at all]

I'll take it easy this week. . . and I'll let the rest of you take charge while I rest.

[ me: this is sweet but i don't trust al. ]

Yeah. Your leg should be back to normal next week, right? Unless this place is an absolute shit and changes the rules up last minute.

Then you can rush off as wildly as you want, when we know you've got less chance of screwing yourself over in the process. Sound fair?

[and then I survived and I hate it]

[-- anyway, at that? Akira just laughs]

You have so much faith in me and my impulse control, Ash.

[ why won't people kill akira and ash ]

Nah, I figure you'll do it anyway. Just try and do it when you've got two working legs for a change.

[PLEASE I WISH FOR DEATH]

By the way, when I survive until next week, I'm giving you back your bomb.

Go for it. If you survive this week, then you didn't get into a situation where you needed it. Good job.

... In advance. Don't make me regret those words.