[Isn't having an unsheathed blade in your lap kind of dangerous?
Anyway, some might find Rokurou's little "entrance" a bit over the top and—it is. Oddly enough, despite his actions and the clear ripples of anger, there's no malevolence and he's otherwise surprisingly calm.
Which may actually be scarier than if he just busted in yelling (though the yelling will likely still happen).]
So what's this about me being a lecher and telling Serah me going crazy was her fault?
[ It may be dangerous, and that might be why Eizen has bandaids all over his hands, but he's been reading up on how to upkeep a sword so he could keep Stormhowl into it's gorgeous glory.
It wasn't until Rokurou spoke up that he finally actually looked at him properly with that raised eyebrow on his face. Yeah, he went to Serah to complain about him touching his sister, but... ]
[ He gives Rokurou an irritated look, moving to set the sword down on his desk. What the hell did that woman tell him? ]
What I said was, because of your stubbornness to not want to listen to me about your feelings for her and how deeply you were feeling them, it was part of the reason why you were so deeply affected by that shitty gem crap.
[ Okay, so maybe he didn't word it quite like that, but that's what he had meant. ]
But he does listen to Eizen because...he honestly had a feeling that's what he actually meant. Problem is, given Serah's reaction, he is doubting that's what came across. So he's just crossing his arms and staring at Eizen.]
I don't doubt that's what you intended, but from what I saw that's not how she heard it. But whatever was exactly said aside, why the hell was that even brought up to begin with?
Because I thought if I told her to get you in check, you'd stop going out of your way to piss me off. However she took it, was completely off and I even stated that I was placing all the blame on you.
[ He sighs, setting down his glasses and rubbing the bridge of his nose. ]
After hanging out with us for so long and having a sister like Lightning, I guess I just assumed she'd have thicker skin than that.
[....There are so many things he wants to say he's not sure where to begin.]
Thicker—I can't even believe what I'm hearing right now.
First of all, you're a dumbass siscon that needs to get his perspectives straightened. I only touched Edna one time on her freaking shoulders because you're being a fucking idiot in not wanting to see her.
Second, that still doesn't give you an excuse to even mention what happened last month. It has nothing to do with it!
Would you actually think about someone else other than Edna for once??
[ Tch... Part of him really wants to retort back with "Says the one who only thinks about Serah and nothing else anymore", but he at least has enough sense to keep that to himself. Instead he just gives Rokurou an angrier stare. ]
You don't think I know it's ridiculous? You don't think I realize just how stupid it is to get so irritated from a simple touch? I wasn't even pissed for the reason I should have been, which is your malevolence seeping into her when she doesn't have a vessel. No, instead I freak out because seeing anyone touch her just really...
[ He pushes himself away from the desk and finally stands up. ]
Whatever. You win. The past is the past and I won't talk about it again. Are we done?
There are definitely some strong ripples going through the room, stemming from Rokurou's irritation over how Eizen was still being a dumbass.]
No, we're not.
[Try and leave pal, Rokurou is just going to body block the door.]
Is this how it's always going to be? You going crazy if someone stands five inches away from your sister and then just run away when you're called out on it?
[ The ship starts to rumble a little. Rokurou blocking the way was getting irritating. ]
Who the hell is running away? I'm standing right here admitting I'm obsessed. And when dd we start making this about me? Weren't we talking about Serah?
[If they're not careful Velvet is probably going to come in here and kick both their asses.]
It's always been about you, Eizen. I'm not mad just because Serah was upset, I'm mad because how you handled it and failing to understand how you messed up.
[ He clicks his tongue again. Rokurou was right, he did fail to see how he messed up, when its not his fault Serah misunderstood him. He would completely admit fault for his obsession with his sister, which was probably another reason he didn't want to bring her around on his journey.
He was starting to wonder if this was why the past Eizen had that cottage in the middle of nowhere, so he could avoid annoying crap like this.]
I've already admitted my fault in this and unfortunately I'm fresh out of time machines so I can't go back and unhurt her feelings. [ He should be lucky Rokurou couldn't hear his thoughts right now, because everything he was saying was laced with sarcasm in his head. Like "he delicate feelings" and "Ive admitted my faults why am I the only one in trouble here." ]
I feel like your "admittance" was more half-assed than genuine.
[Unlike Eizen, his words are definitely dripping in sarcasm. It's that tone that's bothering Rokurou more than what happened at this point.]
Here, I'll try to help you out. You're right, she misunderstood what you said. That doesn't mean you have to double down on it, especially since you didn't have to tell her she was reason why my malevolence went out of control. I still don't even so how that was relevant to the conversation, but whatever.
Now you're saying she should have had "thicker skin" or "unhurt her feelings"—you realize how much of an ass you're sounding right now while trying to keep the blame away from yourself? It doesn't matter if she misunderstood, take some real damn responsibility for it.
[ Tch..! Eizen was seriously getting irritated now. What, did he suddenly grow a second head and now no one understands his words anymore? ]
I wasn't saying she should have thicker skin. I was saying that with her saying she had no problem hanging out with a daemon or a pirate I assumed she'd be rougher like Velvet or Magilou. I didn't realize she was so delicate!
[ That last part might have come off rudely, but he didn't mean for it to come off that way either... he's so bad at this. The rumbling was getting shaky, but oddly enough it only seemed to be affecting EIzen's room, things clattering, books falling down. His hands were balling up into fists, but everything he wants to scream out would just sound childish so he keeps it in, verbally anyway.]
Look. We're obviously not going to see eye to eye here. I'm "the bad guy" and that's fine. I'll apologize to her and you won't have to deal with anything else from the big bad Malak.
Does Eizen seriously not understand why anyone would be upset to suddenly learn they were the linchpin for someone going to hell, especially someone they cared about?? Even Rokurou could understand that much.
Perhaps if he were a bit calmer he would try, but his patience has grown thinner than the stratosphere. That rumbling is going to spread outward, now encompassing Rokurou's area as he just gaped at the Malak before clenching his teeth and turning to leave.]
I knew you could be a stupid rock, but never realized how thick headed you really are. I'm out.
[That makes him pause. Honestly, he considers it. He could have Stormhowl back, have Shigure off his back about it, and Eizen can be an idiot and deal with his malevolence. Or maybe he just wants it so that he can go wherever. It is his original vessel, he technically has the right to it.
...But as irritated as he is about the malak right now, he knows he can't do that. So there's just a snort.]
No I'm going to hold onto that because at least one of us has to not be the idiot. Just surprised it has to be me.
[He knows very well how backwards this is and it's...annoying for a reason he's not sure why. But it is. And Eizen is stupid.]
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gonna tell edna
Date: 2019-07-18 06:00 am (UTC)Anyway, some might find Rokurou's little "entrance" a bit over the top and—it is. Oddly enough, despite his actions and the clear ripples of anger, there's no malevolence and he's otherwise surprisingly calm.
Which may actually be scarier than if he just busted in yelling (though the yelling will likely still happen).]
So what's this about me being a lecher and telling Serah me going crazy was her fault?
go ahead she already hates him anyway.
Date: 2019-07-18 06:06 am (UTC)It wasn't until Rokurou spoke up that he finally actually looked at him properly with that raised eyebrow on his face. Yeah, he went to Serah to complain about him touching his sister, but... ]
I never said it was her fault.
w o w
Date: 2019-07-18 06:16 am (UTC)You told her I went crazy because of my feelings for her. How else is she supposed to take that!? Do you even realize how upset she was about it?
well???
Date: 2019-07-18 06:22 am (UTC)[ He gives Rokurou an irritated look, moving to set the sword down on his desk. What the hell did that woman tell him? ]
What I said was, because of your stubbornness to not want to listen to me about your feelings for her and how deeply you were feeling them, it was part of the reason why you were so deeply affected by that shitty gem crap.
[ Okay, so maybe he didn't word it quite like that, but that's what he had meant. ]
still telling
Date: 2019-07-18 06:28 am (UTC)But he does listen to Eizen because...he honestly had a feeling that's what he actually meant. Problem is, given Serah's reaction, he is doubting that's what came across. So he's just crossing his arms and staring at Eizen.]
I don't doubt that's what you intended, but from what I saw that's not how she heard it. But whatever was exactly said aside, why the hell was that even brought up to begin with?
rude :(
Date: 2019-07-18 06:34 am (UTC)[ He sighs, setting down his glasses and rubbing the bridge of his nose. ]
After hanging out with us for so long and having a sister like Lightning, I guess I just assumed she'd have thicker skin than that.
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Date: 2019-07-18 06:57 am (UTC)Thicker—I can't even believe what I'm hearing right now.
First of all, you're a dumbass siscon that needs to get his perspectives straightened. I only touched Edna one time on her freaking shoulders because you're being a fucking idiot in not wanting to see her.
Second, that still doesn't give you an excuse to even mention what happened last month. It has nothing to do with it!
Would you actually think about someone else other than Edna for once??
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Date: 2019-07-18 07:07 am (UTC)You don't think I know it's ridiculous? You don't think I realize just how stupid it is to get so irritated from a simple touch? I wasn't even pissed for the reason I should have been, which is your malevolence seeping into her when she doesn't have a vessel. No, instead I freak out because seeing anyone touch her just really...
[ He pushes himself away from the desk and finally stands up. ]
Whatever. You win. The past is the past and I won't talk about it again. Are we done?
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Date: 2019-07-18 08:14 am (UTC)There are definitely some strong ripples going through the room, stemming from Rokurou's irritation over how Eizen was still being a dumbass.]
No, we're not.
[Try and leave pal, Rokurou is just going to body block the door.]
Is this how it's always going to be? You going crazy if someone stands five inches away from your sister and then just run away when you're called out on it?
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Date: 2019-07-18 12:19 pm (UTC)Who the hell is running away? I'm standing right here admitting I'm obsessed. And when dd we start making this about me? Weren't we talking about Serah?
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Date: 2019-07-18 08:48 pm (UTC)It's always been about you, Eizen. I'm not mad just because Serah was upset, I'm mad because how you handled it and failing to understand how you messed up.
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Date: 2019-07-18 08:59 pm (UTC)He was starting to wonder if this was why the past Eizen had that cottage in the middle of nowhere, so he could avoid annoying crap like this.]
I've already admitted my fault in this and unfortunately I'm fresh out of time machines so I can't go back and unhurt her feelings. [ He should be lucky Rokurou couldn't hear his thoughts right now, because everything he was saying was laced with sarcasm in his head. Like "he delicate feelings" and "Ive admitted my faults why am I the only one in trouble here." ]
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Date: 2019-07-18 09:18 pm (UTC)[Unlike Eizen, his words are definitely dripping in sarcasm. It's that tone that's bothering Rokurou more than what happened at this point.]
Here, I'll try to help you out. You're right, she misunderstood what you said. That doesn't mean you have to double down on it, especially since you didn't have to tell her she was reason why my malevolence went out of control. I still don't even so how that was relevant to the conversation, but whatever.
Now you're saying she should have had "thicker skin" or "unhurt her feelings"—you realize how much of an ass you're sounding right now while trying to keep the blame away from yourself? It doesn't matter if she misunderstood, take some real damn responsibility for it.
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Date: 2019-07-18 09:36 pm (UTC)I wasn't saying she should have thicker skin. I was saying that with her saying she had no problem hanging out with a daemon or a pirate I assumed she'd be rougher like Velvet or Magilou. I didn't realize she was so delicate!
[ That last part might have come off rudely, but he didn't mean for it to come off that way either... he's so bad at this. The rumbling was getting shaky, but oddly enough it only seemed to be affecting EIzen's room, things clattering, books falling down. His hands were balling up into fists, but everything he wants to scream out would just sound childish so he keeps it in, verbally anyway.]
Look. We're obviously not going to see eye to eye here. I'm "the bad guy" and that's fine. I'll apologize to her and you won't have to deal with anything else from the big bad Malak.
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Date: 2019-07-18 09:52 pm (UTC)Does Eizen seriously not understand why anyone would be upset to suddenly learn they were the linchpin for someone going to hell, especially someone they cared about?? Even Rokurou could understand that much.
Perhaps if he were a bit calmer he would try, but his patience has grown thinner than the stratosphere. That rumbling is going to spread outward, now encompassing Rokurou's area as he just gaped at the Malak before clenching his teeth and turning to leave.]
I knew you could be a stupid rock, but never realized how thick headed you really are. I'm out.
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Date: 2019-07-18 10:09 pm (UTC)Fine. Give me back my coin and I'll be out of your hair.
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Date: 2019-07-18 11:21 pm (UTC)...But as irritated as he is about the malak right now, he knows he can't do that. So there's just a snort.]
No I'm going to hold onto that because at least one of us has to not be the idiot. Just surprised it has to be me.
[He knows very well how backwards this is and it's...annoying for a reason he's not sure why. But it is. And Eizen is stupid.]
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Date: 2019-07-19 12:03 am (UTC)[ Is he seriously going to be this petty because he made his girlfriend cry? Because she called her delicate when she is being delicate?? ]
And you're calling me childish?
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Date: 2019-07-19 12:29 am (UTC)[Just already starting to walk away.]
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Date: 2019-07-19 01:00 am (UTC)[ Mostly muttered to himself, but fine. He can keep it and keep being an asshole too. Whatever... ]