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𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · 10h

"More than that. I need to be left alone FOREVER! Go away! Die! Explode!" He whirls on the other, and those glowing eyes are probably enough of an indicator. I don't know if they actually glow but who knows with DR. They're crazed eyed...at least.

𝙈𝙧. 𝙇, 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙙 @greenthundad.bsky.social · 16h

"Hey, hey, what's gotten into you, man? Just need to be left alone for a minute?"

( Quickly removing himself, raising his hands at his sides. )

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · 16h

"Yes....yes it does...The confusion...the pain....The rejection at the end of it all..."

𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝒰𝓁𝓉𝒾𝓂𝒶𝓉𝑒 𝑀𝒾𝓂𝒾𝒸 @ultimatemimic.bsky.social · 16h

“Besides, doesn’t not getting despair just fill you up with despair so much?”

She knows her aunt decently well

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · 17h

He lights up as he hears Junko's voice. "M-miss Enoshima! Heheh...Thank you!" Is he really this delusional? Yes he is.

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · 17h

He lights up as he hears Junko's voice. "M-miss Enoshima! Heheh...Thank you!" Is he really this delusional? Yes he is.

𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝒰𝓁𝓉𝒾𝓂𝒶𝓉𝑒 𝑀𝒾𝓂𝒾𝒸 @ultimatemimic.bsky.social · 18h

She just flipped away from him and spoke in Junko’s voice.

“Just thought with all that silly despair, you could use a hug!”

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · 18h

@ultimatemimic.bsky.social

Why is she hugging him? Why now? Did she figure out how much it breaks him to experience kindness? Whatever the reason, he growls, shoving at her. "Get OFF OF ME! BITCH! BEFORE I RIP YOUR GUTS OUT!"

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · 17h

"Everyone? That's a lot of someone's! Jeeze...they don't care though? Shit? Really? Ough...And here we were freaking out over nothing...ahah..."

GRETCHEN G. @ultsurvivalist.bsky.social · 18h

'Yeah. I'm pretty sure everyone knows you two are nasty like that. Not that anyone cares, but we're all betting on when you'll fuck each other.'

[Blunt expression, blunt words.]

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · 18h

"What the hell seriously? We're that obvious?" He looks a bit shocked, pouting.

"And shit, still though. What the hell am I supposed to eat in a basement where I can barely go places without gettnig into trouble?"

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · 17h

He can't help it, as those fangs sink in, he moans, clutching onto the other, eyes fluttering closed. Freak.

GUNDHAM TANAKA! @unholylordofice.bsky.social · 18h

[Peeling his jumpsuit back, revealing the prime and tender meat of his shoulder, Gundham's fangs come out, and he quickly sinks his teeth in, gulping down the life that flows through him.]

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · 18h

"AH....O-okay..." He flushes a bit, leaning over to let the other bite him, giggling. He...enjoys this a bit too much.

"Yeah...yeah I don't mind if we do, honestly. I'd rather die with you than without. It's nicer this way."

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · 17h

"Exactly! We can handle it better than those losers anyways! We were built for her majessty! For her despair...her greatness..eheheh..." He's still giggling, prancing about like it's the best thing in the world. He feels giddy.

GUNDHAM TANAKA! @unholylordofice.bsky.social · 18h

[He finds Souda's laugh intoxicating, and finds himself falling into the same state.]

IF WE DO K!LL THEM, WE MIGHT HAVE TO TAKE THEIR WORKLOAD... BUT I'VE BEEN ENOUGH FOR LADY ENOSHIMA'S FORCES OF DESPAIR FOR A WHILE NOW, TO HELL WITH THEM ALL~

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · 18h

"Yeah! Kill them! Kill them all ahahahahh..." he's too excited about this, eyes crazed, giggling a bit manically.

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · 17h

@greenthundad.bsky.social

This was an old friend of his. But he didn't want friendship. Didn't *deserve* friendship. A manic sort of laughter bubbled up from him, pained, panicked tears. As he tried to shove the other off.

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𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · 18h

"What the hell seriously? We're that obvious?" He looks a bit shocked, pouting.

"And shit, still though. What the hell am I supposed to eat in a basement where I can barely go places without gettnig into trouble?"

GRETCHEN G. @ultsurvivalist.bsky.social · 18h

'You two could wake the dead with your situationship.'

[She signs, a halfhearted shrug on her shoulders.]

'He apparently only drinks human blood. And if you want him to stick around, you should probably change up the diet, make your blood taste better.'

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · 18h

"Wh-...HOw the hell did you know?! Also I mean...probably not? But I dunno...He drinks blood from living things so I think that counts. Do I gotta be a vegetarian?" He's so lost...

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · 18h

"Yeah! Kill them! Kill them all ahahahahh..." he's too excited about this, eyes crazed, giggling a bit manically.

GUNDHAM TANAKA! @unholylordofice.bsky.social · 18h

IN-FIGHTING WITH OUR CLASSMATES ISN'T WISE, BUT... PERHAPS IT'S THE BEST CHOICE.

[Good luck trying to kick Gretchen's ass.]

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · 18h

"Well frick! We're like...so screwed man..." He runs a hand through greasy, blood-soaked hair...

"Dammit! Um...I guess we kill anyone who says anything?"

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · 18h

"Wh-...HOw the hell did you know?! Also I mean...probably not? But I dunno...He drinks blood from living things so I think that counts. Do I gotta be a vegetarian?" He's so lost...

GRETCHEN G. @ultsurvivalist.bsky.social · 18h

'Bet'cha that your little boyfriend wouldn't like you eating anything once living.'

[Her comments are usually short and shocking, and this was no exception. How did she--]

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · 19h

"I...I mean...Because they taste nasty and it's despair inducing?"

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · 18h

"AH....O-okay..." He flushes a bit, leaning over to let the other bite him, giggling. He...enjoys this a bit too much.

"Yeah...yeah I don't mind if we do, honestly. I'd rather die with you than without. It's nicer this way."

GUNDHAM TANAKA! @unholylordofice.bsky.social · 18h

GIVE ME YOUR SHOULDER, I'M HUNGRY.

[The dhampir could not find Mikan to restock on blood, so he's taking from the source. His grip on Soda remains tight.]

If we die because we're romantically involved, so be it. We'll walk backwards into Hell and out curse every demon.

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · 19h

@unholylordofice.bsky.social

He's already got mixed and unusual feelings about this guy...It's already driving him insane. The hug has his blood running cold. Freezing him in place. He just...tenses, blushing.

"G-get off me! Before someone sees..." The complaint id a half-hearted mutter.

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · 18h

"Well frick! We're like...so screwed man..." He runs a hand through greasy, blood-soaked hair...

"Dammit! Um...I guess we kill anyone who says anything?"

GUNDHAM TANAKA! @unholylordofice.bsky.social · 19h

[A groan.]

BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO EITHER, FOOL!

[A sigh, shaking his head.]

IT CAN'T INVOLVE US DY!NG, KAZUICHI.

[How hot, he called Soda by his first name!!!]

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · 19h

"Why am I the one who's gotta come up with something?! Especially if you're smart more than sometimes...I'm the idiot here...Um...I dunno. Kill each other?"

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · 18h

@tellmewhatyouare.bsky.social

She knows. She knows and he doesn't like it. He doesn't like her arms but he loves it and he feels guilty and vile for appreciating the warmth her arms provide. He whimpers, tensing. Wanting to just...sink into her hold. But then growls. "Don't...Touch me..."

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · 18h

@ultimatemimic.bsky.social

Why is she hugging him? Why now? Did she figure out how much it breaks him to experience kindness? Whatever the reason, he growls, shoving at her. "Get OFF OF ME! BITCH! BEFORE I RIP YOUR GUTS OUT!"

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · 19h

@unholylordofice.bsky.social

He's already got mixed and unusual feelings about this guy...It's already driving him insane. The hug has his blood running cold. Freezing him in place. He just...tenses, blushing.

"G-get off me! Before someone sees..." The complaint id a half-hearted mutter.

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · 19h

"I...I mean...Because they taste nasty and it's despair inducing?"

GRETCHEN G. @ultsurvivalist.bsky.social · 1d

[Turning it back on, she looks at him, processing.]

'...Why would I eat rats when we're literally classmates with one of the best chefs of all time?'

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · 2d

He waves again, realizing now she's got her hearing aid turned down. He gestures for her to turn it on. "I was saying I have some rats if you want some for breakfast." Nobody wants that, Souda. Nobody except you.

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · 19h

"Why am I the one who's gotta come up with something?! Especially if you're smart more than sometimes...I'm the idiot here...Um...I dunno. Kill each other?"

GUNDHAM TANAKA! @unholylordofice.bsky.social · 1d

. . . I AM SMART MORE TIMES THAN JUST SOMETIMES.

[Grumbled.]

SO. WHAT DO YOU PROPOSE WE DO?

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · 2d

"I guess.....You're probably right...eheh...You are smart sometimes! Who would've guessed? But yeah, you're right. We gotta keep spreading and feeling it, letting that emptiness take over..." He sighs, disappointed.

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · 19h

"Aw laaaame!"

GUNDHAM TANAKA! @unholylordofice.bsky.social · 1d

NO THANK YOU.

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · 2d

[He sees the other and waves!] "Hey, wanna join me?"

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · 19h

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𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · 1d

a minor blip in the shock of electrocity flowing througuh him. Blood pours from his mouth as he crumples, heart seizing, and the world spinning. Everything going dark.

It's enough of a current to shock the heart out of rhythm. A beat out of tune. He feels sick. He feels empty. He feels whole.

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · 1d

several volts are sent spiraling thrpugh his nervous system. Everything goes white, black, colors flashing and swirling and he's seizing and her hopes *do* come to fruition.

He winds up biting his tongue in the process, hard enough to snip the tip right off with his razor teeth, though the pain is

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𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · 1d

A professional. Sure. Yeah. Definitely. Because professionals electrocute themselves for fun. Electrocute others for fun. He shoots a glare at the pet name, not...used to any form of sweetness, joking or otherwise. It makes his stomach twist.

And then she flicks the switches, turns the knobs, and