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[endgamer]

[It's gratifying to see Gino smile, however briefly, and Kagari makes a mental note to try and get him to do it more when they're not dealing with such heavy subjects.

Sybil trying to take out Kogami should sound more shocking, and it is surprising, but it also makes Kagari angry. It had sucked about his own death, sure, but it was like Sybil had been bent on ruining things for the others too. He's genuinely glad that at least that attempt had failed, though.]

Never thought I'd be saying this, but it's a good thing Akane shot Ko. Guess it's not all that surprising that a lot of things ended up going to hell after a while.

[He move in his seat, enough that he can stretch, putting his legs out in front of him and his arms over his head.]

Man, all this, you being here, this is not how I thought my day was gonna go.

[coefficiency]

[ As much as the memory stings and loops, Gino finds himself shaken out of it by Kagari's dark humor. It drudges up something else– Akane's first day on the job. ]

That's twice she did, you know. [ A small, vicious part of him had been glad the first time. Relieved, the second. ] Kogami was never going to let go, you know that. If it meant following Makishima Shogo to hell in order to catch him he was going to do it.

[ And that fact alone leaves him feeling exhausted. ]

Is that good or bad? [ Gino tenses, wondering if he's suddenly overstayed his welcome. ]

[endgamer]

[He clearly remembers the aftermath of the first time Akane had shot Kogami. He'd been kind of a dick to her after, actually. He knows even without being told that Kogami would have gone to those lengths in order to bring down Makishima; single-minded didn't even begin to cover it.]

Yeah, well, he got what he wanted, didn't he? Besides, it's not like he's the only stubborn guy I know.

[He notices the way Gino seems more uncomfortable as he takes a moment to think about the question. It could just be awkwardness, but Kagari smiles faintly, but reassuringly.]

It's good, I think. I mean, not ideal, but nothing's all sunshine and rainbows, and I think it's better to know this stuff. It's all because you're here again, and that's actually awesome.

[He pauses. Well, why the hell not be a little ridiculous? He doesn't want Gino tensing up all over again.]

If you ever tell anyone I said this, I'll deny it. I'm pretty glad you wound up in my bathtub, Gino.

[coefficiency]

[ Gino makes a sound of assent; yes, he knows he's stubborn. Unwilling to let go even if it costs him (and it has, so much, over the years). But he's not the type to let something just slip through his fingers. It's only through sheer determination that he's gotten this far, after all. ]

I don't think much will be ideal for us, ever. [ They're not cut out for that kind of life, are they? ]

Er... [ KAGARI.......... watch as he blushes all the way to his ears. Why are you saying such things!!! ] I guess I'm glad I did too?

[ Too bad he doesn't get the secondary implications. ]

[endgamer]

[Anything he wanted to say instantly fades away in the realization that he has well and truly embarrassed Gino. He would feel bad, but he's honestly amazed at the fact that Gino can even turn that shade of red. Normally Akane is the victim of his teasing, but he'll take this, too.]

You-- do you think-- [He can't even bring himself to ask what Gino's thinking, instead just tossing his head back to laugh. It feels good, after how tense everything has been, so he doesn't try to cut it short or even look remotely sorry about it.

When he calms down enough to merely grin, he speaks again.]

Man, I think I needed that, so thanks.

[coefficiency]

Do I think–? [ He has no idea what Kagari is getting at here. Use your words!! Though even with the fact that Gino can't understand quite what set the redhead off, it's nice to see him laugh. And not just a small sardonic one that he usually has ready. This one is genuine. Weightless (to a point).

Sighing deeply, he just shrugs and attempts to force the blush down from his cheeks. His face still feels like it's on fire. ]

I'd say you're welcome but I'm not even sure what I did.

[endgamer]

[Should he explain why Gino's misunderstanding and subsequent blushing were so funny? He could, but that might ruin some of the fun. He shakes his head, smiling still to take any perceived insult out of his words.]

You were you. [Gino's still blushing, which does make him feel a bit bad, especially because it's not his fault that his joke went over his head. Kagari can at least give him some explanation instead of leaving him hanging.]

I probably got a little carried away, myself. You just surprised me, reacting like that, that's all.