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[closed] everyone was watching you as everything just slipped away

Who: Akane Tsunemori (

condoner), and friends.
When: 17 April (IC)
Where: The Chilling Cave
What: The Psycho-Pass cast (and then some) go ice skating.
Rating/Warning: Warning for Gino's sadness.

[ upon kogami's suggestion, akane's taken it upon herself to find a suitable (ha ha) way of celebrating her 23rd birthday! she found the chilling cave by coincidence while patrolling the streets once and decided that she wants to try ice skating.

so after texting the guys (brother, mom, and dad), as well as a couple of friends (really, it's just a couple. she doesn't have much friends) if they're free on the 17th, she waits outside the chilling cave, hoping to meet up with her friends.

it's time… to chill! ]

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[ Her experience in mom-ing is truly commendable... that is to say, he's surprised when she wedges herself next to him to take him inside to the lounge. How did it come to this... ]

I'm not an invalid. It must be a seasonal— [ his throat rasps, and he has to clear it to sound less like a disaster. ] ...bug.

[ This embarrassment is real. ]

[He can't beat her now. Especially when he's sick, she uses his weakness to her advantage. What a monster.]

I know, I saw how strong you are! But sometimes sickness still comes around. [TO HUMANS. Sorry...Adolf.] When you want to go home, I can take you too. [She knows he would want to stay longer since he's already out to celebrate a birthday. He's pure like that, awww.]

[ See, Vietnam?! This is why you aren't pure?! But no, she's too kind, helping this stupid tsun eel this way.

He tries to keep as much of his weight off of her as possible, of course, as he moves towards a sofa and settles himself down on it. ]

...I haven't run diagnostics on myself in a while. That must be why. [ From going through testing every day, to nothing at all— he can appreciate that his body might be out of whack. ] But it's fine. Go and enjoy yourself— it shouldn't be an issue if I stay and rest for a few minutes.

[Only kind to super cute eels...because he's so pure!!!

And there we go. She's strong though so his weight wasn't even a problem, and she assists him as he settles down.]

R-run diagnostics? [She's a bit puzzled, since that just makes it sound like he's a robot?! But shh.] It's fine, I can stay a while. I'll get wet a towel so you'll recover faster. The others are waiting for you too.

[ Sweet summer child... why does she think he has metal bits jammed into him!! But no, he appreciates her for all of this consideration, even if he thinks it's misplaced.

After settling on the couch, despite feeling some trepidation about the whole thing, he pulls down his collar and lets himself breathe more properly. Vietnam's already seen his messed-up face, he figures that she won't balk (and if she does, he can just zip his coat back up again). ]

...It's Tsunemori's birthday. [ He says this with a degree of strictness, with an air of finality, because this is Important. ] Make sure she doesn't fall on the ice, instead of spending her party here, with someone who can handle himself.

[ tsun translator: 'go make sure Akane's having fun because she's the important one today.' ]

[She didn't think that far, okay?! She just knows that he sniffs strange white powder (ah).

She definitely doesn't balk (because yes, she's already seen it), opting to fan him with her hand instead now that his face is free.]

I don't think she would want someone down for the count. But really, just let me get it for you, I'm quick. [LOOK JUST REST PROPERLY she's beginning to feel like he's the type who will die for others as long as they're happy.

...oh wait.]

[ Adolf: the sketchiest person in Cerealia...

But god, laughs a little, laughs a lot. Adolf doesn't consider himself self-sacrificing— directionless, maybe, but certainly nothing as glamorous as magnanimous— so Vietnam is the paragon of selflessness to him, in this case.

He's exasperated, and it shows in the way his brows knit. But he's also grateful, and he closes his eyes to let her do what she wants. Because he figures 'no' isn't an option. ]

...Fine. [ And, well. Since that's just rude: ] ...Thanks.

[Yet still good...what the hell.

That moment when they think the other is more selfless than they are?! God these two. But since he's given in, she looks a lot more pleasant. Patting his hand, she moves to leave.] You're welcome. I will be back, so rest for now.

[And off she goes, to get a wet towel. Which is a lot quicker than expected since seriously all she needed is a towel: there's sources of water everywhere?! But no she actually was pretty legit in soaking it up. It's warm water, but that's just to regulate.

Quietly, she creeps over to him in order to not disturb him (if he's even asleep) to place it gently on his forehead.]

[ Finally, I can use this icon... not that he's fully asleep, just. Resting. He's less austere with his eyes closed, a little younger when he doesn't make himself look like he has to brace himself against everything life has to offer. Relax, eelkun, it's just a party.

The feeling of something warm against his forehead makes him crack one eye open, and a hand migrates over to press the wet towel a little more firmly over his skin. ]

I owe you. Again. [ People are too kind, he thinks. Like a kid, he doesn't want to be a burden; like a kid without a home, he's afraid of being accepted.

But this is nice, even if he feels guilty. Ah, what a mess— it must be because he's sick. ] ...Go skate. I'll be fine by the time you get back.

[ He'll try to sneak out, probably. ]

[Awww yess AN ACHIEVEMENT. He does look a lot more peaceful, at least. Even while he's sick, he looks a lot more relaxed while he's resting. Hmm.]

Sorry for disturbing you. [She helps him fix the towel before testing for his temperature again by placing her hand over his cheeks, a little more carefully over the one where half his face is ripped off?! It's still too early to tell, but she was hoping maybe the rest would've helped him a little bit.]

It's okay, you need not owe me anything, you're the one sick. [She then laughs awkwardly.] I do not know how to skate.

[ Why must you do this, Vietnam...!! What if he gives you cooties, what if. Both eyes snap open when he feels palms over his face, and he does protest, this time around— a pull of his head back, because surely that can't be comfortable, his burnt-off jaw. ]

...Would have been better if I'd chosen a different day to get sick. [ As if he could do that, but it's an offhanded cynical comment. ] And from the look of it, none of us knows how to skate. At least, no one I've talked to does.

[Because why not?! She can't get sick?! Well...not now...anyway......

Still, she felt enough, and she didn't want him to move so rigorously like he did trying to get away!!! But shh, it doesn't matter to her okay. She's just afraid she might hurt him, really.]

It would be better if you didn't get sick at all, but I suppose. Should you have chosen another day, you should pick a day you do not work. [Hahaha.] I wonder why it was chosen. I guess because it would be fun to learn.

[ Do all her impurities protect her from the cooties... smh!!!

But it really is difficult for him to be like this, useless and unwell. He has a certain standard he upholds, though they're mostly arbitrary— he'd like to be strong for other people, if only because all the people he'd been surrounded with back home were far less equipped to protect themselves than he was.

Again, Vietnam is too good for her own good... stop Vietnam 2k15. ]

I see. You have ulterior motives for my health. [ he says that so blithely, as if he truly believes that Vietnam only wants him healthy so he can cook?! But it's him trying to be 'funny', good job eel. ] And yeah, probably. She's big on learning, isn't she. Tsunemori.

[MAYBE? Shhh it just happens. Gomen, pure eelkun.

It's okay, Adolf, you can be vulnerable for now. At least she'll protect him...from the cold, right now, but in any case she'll make sure he'll return to his big and healthy self.

Also that's actually cute?] I do have ulterior motives. Who is going to keep me company if you stay unwell? [SHE'S KIDDING but also please cook for her.] She probably will master ice skating before the rest of us. [Granted, he's sick.]

[ What the hell... why does Vietnam have so much game, this is unreal. Adolf narrows his eyes at her for a second, trying to gauge if she's just... you know, trying to wind him up by saying something like that... wtf girl, what is this. ]

...Everyone else, probably.

[ Because Vietnam is so likeable?! Surely she has about 500 people who are willing to spend time with her, jeez. ]

And, yeah. She won't quit until she's mastered it, knowing her.

[ Please don't catch on to the fact that he's fond of Akane, he tries so hard not to let people in and now this... everyone is 2 cute. ]

[SHE'S JOKING? Maybe. Actually she does want his company? So don't die on her? All nations are ronery!!! But no she doesn't have game okay.]

Ah, but everyone else, they're they're own people too. What of Adolf Reinhardt? There is only one in the world.

[Adolf shut yo face, everyone wants to hang out with you too okay okay.]

Akane's determination is really admirable! And for you to acknowledge this trait... [No she caught on :)]

[ This is an utter disaster, he's punching himself in the face 500 times for being goaded into coming here today. This is too much... he isn't equipped for this. ]

How can you say that with a straight face...

[ He mumbles to himself, palm over his face. Kill him... just kill him, tbh. ]

It isn't like that. Anyone would know that about Tsunemori.

[Wait...wait what did she say. Why is he covering his face. What did she do. She repeats what she said in her head before her face grows bright red.]

I-is it something you consider too bold? Please do not misunderstand! I just want to voice my appreciation somehow! [DON'T DIE kill her first.]

B-but yes, I meant that, if you acknowledge someone, we know they are to be held in high regard.

No. Just... [ Don't say that sort of thing to him, what is he supposed to say to that?! Why this?! ] ...It's nothing. You're sure you're not feeling unwell either, are you.

[ HE'S SICK, AND BEING RUDE, AND?? WHY IS SHE APPRECIATING HIM?? Clearly she must be unwell, clearly. ]

She's works hard. If you want to commend her, say it to her face— she'll probably brush it off.

[ Clearing his throat now... there's really no way he can worm his way out of this pit that he's dug himself into, it's either acknowledging something embarrassing or saying something nice about someone openly, this is such a disaster. ]

[It's just the truth!! Adolf you're making the truth sound embarrassing?! What else is she meant to say?] I am very well! It is not something I would say because I am ill with delusion. It is the truth.

[But if he keeps this up she might end up sick from THIS MESS gosh. Okay no she'll be well.]

I will tell her so. I remember her advice before. She was helpful, so I think she deserves to be told. [You know who else deserves to be called nice. ADOLF for thinking Akane is great. Two cutes who are too cute. Ugh, Vietnam's going to die.]

[ He's so defeated... maybe he should have Tried Harder to be extra rude to Vietnam, maybe then he wouldn't be spiraling into this pit of failed tsun.

So, instead of arguing— he waves it off, closes his eyes and hopes against hope that he can stop feeling so human. It's difficult... it's too hard?! ]

If you have compliments to give, why don't you go and give them to the person whose birthday it is today.

[ YEAH go give Akane nice things!!! Except definitely don't tell her that he said nice things about her??? You wouldn't dare, Vietnam, don't be rude to a sick eel. ]

[Would it have worked, or would she have stepped all over him instead. We'll never know. Instead, we're rewarded with fail tsun!!

And she doesn't know about his Despair quite yet, so all what she's trying to do files as "very simple" in her mind. But his tsun is pretty intense.]

I did. I called her Teacher today. [She's got all her bases covered, to be honest. But...BUT...she would tell Akane if Adolf didn't tell her to keep it quiet. He hasn't yet, so...]

[ Try to get him to spill his beans about Sad Things... he won't!! But anyway, 'Teacher'.

God, that's precious. Good thing his expression doesn't change, that would betray too much about how endearing he finds these girls. ]

That's your idea of a compliment?

[ Tea...sing. Maybe. If only he would learn how to inflect more??

But even with his eyes closed, he might look slightly more relaxed. Cute girls bonding... people need more nice things from life. ]

[She'll get it out of him. ONE DAY. ONE DAY. But for now, only happy things because he deserves it.

He's too pro at this, seriously.]

Oh? [He didn't open his eyes, so he's not scolding, if anything.] What would you call someone who teaches you how to ice skate, then? I believe you might be the expert in compliments.

[If he...you know, gave them.]

[ Oh my god... he almost breathes a dry laugh at Vietnam's comment, almost. It's like he can only laugh when he's being rude about himself, but this is still an accomplishment. ]

My subordinates wouldn't agree with that comment.

[ He is So Rude to his babies, you have no idea... but then again, all his cute kids see right through him, so this might not actually be a correct assertion to make on his part. ]

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