HIGE CATCHALL

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WEEK 1 - POST TRIAL

[chaoticlootral]

[Honestly, just coming to find THIS DUDE wherever he is post-trial, because Hige is a bright spot in a very dark time. He is cute, and lifted him up in a dance, and he wants some of that charm right now? God. Sad.]

Patrick Swayze. How's it hanging with you? Apart from the demon shit.

[banzais]

[in truth, hige's been feeling pretty off - but that's what happens when you give a sword Emotions. he seems to be doing a bit better after trial though, or else he might not be charming enough at all!! that would've been a tragedy

so when taako greets him, higekiri crosses one arm over his chest and bends at the waist to say hello

but also - somehow manages to smile a little]

Eh? Do I have a new name? That is the best news I have received today.

[chaoticlootral]

[Yeah, look what happened. Took a perfectly good sword and gave it emotions. Now it's got anxiety.]

Or maybe the one you were destined to have all along? I mean, you don't necessarily have the look, but you got the attitude.

[Hm.]

Should I ask how you're, uh, feeling, or avoid the subject entirely? I'm totally fine just pretending none of that happened if you like.

[banzais]

[he seems a little thoughtful but... well, taako is the one who approached him, right?

so higekiri just tilts his head]

Why don't I match you? If you would like to talk, we can talk. If you would prefer to do something else, then simply name what your heart desires.

week 2, monday

[banzais]

[the effect sure is a lot this week!! it inspires a whirlwind of emotions that higekiri isn't particularly familiar with - but he imagines it's not hurting anyone, so what's the point in fighting against it? he's far too sincere when he calls taako pretty, and beautiful, and lovely, it's just hard to say if that's the newfound attraction talking or if that's just how higekiri is.

but once that's all concluded, he'll just stretch out, not unlike a big cat lounging, and turn to taako]

Mm - that was even more vivid than usual....

[chaoticlootral]

[Yeah, uh, Taako hadn't actually been expecting that whole new fun crazy attraction thing - it's probably the only reason he hasn't completely freaked out if Higekiri got too sincere during the act. He can handle a few compliments, but too much sincerity overloads his system, which is built on a great deal of detached irony to keep up appearances.

Taako is flopped much less elegantly, giggling to himself a bit at that statement.]

Vivid? That's what you're going with?

[banzais]

Eh? Did it not feel more to you? [he's not sure if he has a better word than 'more' but regardless just tilts his head with a smile] Like if fucking coitus was a color, then it would be brighter this week than last...

[that's how he's seeing it??]

[chaoticlootral]

True!

[I mean, fair enough? How else you gonna put it.]

Though you could just go with, uh, thanks for blowing my mind, Taako. And then I'd say, you're welcome.

week 2, saturday

[banzais]

[are we all absolutely depressed? yea

is hige still struggling with getting the ball gag off of himself as soon as taako walks out of the ballroom?

also yes

sometimes we all need a laugh]

[chaoticlootral]

[DO WE. DO WE DESERVE TO LAUGH.]

Here-- you look like a doofus, you horny twerp, let me help.

[Maybe he's too depressed to be too horny right now? Reaching over to just. Help undo it. If he's careful he might not actually touch him and just touch the strap of the gag.]

[banzais]

[yea he's a fucking moron - but higekiri will at least stay still to allow taako the chance to undo it. when it's off he just coughs his discomfort, wincing momentarily before sighing

and then bowing his head]

Thank you.

[ . . . and after he gets a look at taako's face - ]

I apologize for the trouble.

[and for once he sounds sincere about an apology]

[chaoticlootral]

[If he's getting apologized to, he immediately softens. Geez. Kind of revealed a lil much there, huh?]

Oh, sorry, off on another headtrip. Don't worry about. That's kind of the point of the place, right? To be a horny distraction to our actual goals, as in, getting the fuck outta here?

week 3, tuesday

[banzais]

[but did higekiri ever find the bone zone?????

anyway they're probably in hige's spare fuck room, because why would he ever use any other room? he stretches out again, not unlike a cat, before leaning over to press a kiss to taako's hair]

Mm, that was fun. Different from last week, but I rather prefer being in control of my own emotions, at least...

[chaoticlootral]

[Spare fuck room . . . . . . . god.

Taako leans into that smooch, thank you very much, and then decides to sort of. Curl up next to him, letting an arm rest over his chest. Also like a cat. But ike a feral cat who has decided it will sit next to your lap for the first time ever.]

Yeah, yeah, gotta say, much better when you're, uh. Present? Like I said, horny is a disease.

[banzais]

[sure, that's fine. higekiri will just allow this to happen, letting an arm loop around taako to keep him close in a similar fashion.]

It is... and highly contagious at that.

I'm relieved that it left us all so swiftly.

[chaoticlootral]

Still think we're pretty horny, just maybe not so, y'know. Violently.

[Higekiri is so nice. Apparently Taako is a fidgeter, so he keeps doing that, messing with his hair and scooching until he's comfortable, kicking a knee up, or moving an elbow. It's all probably super annoying.]

So what do you buy with all your tokens? Just curious. Wanna know what my work is putting out.

week 3, post-trial

[banzais]

[sure hige has a dick appointment later after trial - but that doesn't mean he's not going to check on taako!! he will be bringing tea directly to his room this time, knocking on the door as he carefully balances the tray]

It's... oh - Patrick Swayze. Permission to enter?

[chaoticlootral]

[ a . . . a post-trial dick appointment. Respect.

Taako opens the door, this time to his newly single-fied room. Stepping aside to let him in, especially as soon as he sees that he brought treats.]

Ah— you know, this guy used to make me tea after trials too. Weird!

[banzais]

[there's just a soft laugh at that]

Mm, it's what we normally drink in the citadel - I am unsurprised. He was very considerate.

How are you feeling?

[chaoticlootral]

[ Checking the hallway behind him, then shutting the door.]

About the same as always now. You reach a point where it’s like, uh, is it worth feeling worse about this situation? Shit, I only got so many emotional levels.

[Sitting down heavily on the loveseat, pulling his hat off his head and just tossing it to the middle of the room.]

You?

week 4, post-trial

[banzais]

[higekiri still wears his bloodied jacket as he walks out of trial - and he seems to have a destination in mind. he walks with enough purpose as he goes... though he seems to be humming something under his breath.

when he sees taako - he pauses before bending at the waist]

... thank you for the snacks. I was happy to share them with my brothers - before everything was revealed.

[it was nice - to cling onto a last moment of peace, of how things are meant to be]

[chaoticlootral]

[FEELINGS MACHINE BROKE!!!!!

Taako stops in his tracks when Higekiri approaches, not really quite sure what to do. He's . . . his friend? He supposes? He's not good at using the word "friend" to describe people, but it feels unfair to deny him that term after all the time and intimacy.]

Oh-- uh. Sure, yeah. I can make you something now, if you want.

[banzais]

[he looks like he's sincerely considering the offer before he tries to politely say - ]

... I do not know if I am currently deserving of any more of your cooking.

week 5, tuesday

[banzais]

[sometimes you just have to make sure that your friend does the fucking coitus each week,

and that's what hige does! presumably sometime after, he's still stretching himself out languidly on the bed, yawning a bit. he seems to have recovered a bit from the weekend.... or at least he's gotten better at tampering down how he feels.

when he looks over to taako, he tilts his head]

Mm - I forgot to ask. You don't mind now? Everyone knowing you have a role...?

[chaoticlootral]

[Tapping his chin while he thinks - has . . . has he not thought this over yet. Hm.]

Ah-- You know. It's fine? Guess I don't care all that much - means there's not as much of the 20 questions.