idealism | Fuda # 2 (Dial 1 to deny everything, dial 2 to dig yourself deeper.)

[Hisoka appreciates this. And considering how touching brings up Muraki-flavored memories more often than not, it's really in Tsuzuki's own best interest to keep his hands to himself for a the duration of this event.] I'm fine. -- This kitchen's filthy, though. [Because clearly the best way to handle what just happened is to pretend that nothing out of the ordinary occurred.]

[Actually, he was already waiting for permission before touching him again now. He has a few Muraki-flavored memories himself, after all.]

[Denial and alcohol is Tsuzuki's weapon of choice, but since there's no alcohol...Ignoring it for a while is totally okay.] Do you want to help me clean it? That way we'll get it done faster.

[Oh there's plenty of alcohol in the village. Two bars, in fact.] I'll probably have to help you anyway. Knowing you, you'll get bored and wander away if left unsupervised.

[Tsuzuki does not know this, but just you wait.] Hey! I only did that once.

[Oh dear.] Because I've been there to supervise every time since.

[Shark-intro music. Poor, unsuspecting drink.] Are you sure I can't bribe you so we can get out of here? [And while he says this, he goes and gets the broom and sponges. Clearly, his mouth is not connected to his brain.]

[Hisoka hopes Tsuzuki doesn't expect him to mop up after his drunken antics.] Bribe me with what?

[He rather expects Hisoka to talk loudly while he's hungover, then get him some painkillers.]

I was going to say, I'm open to suggestions. I don't think you really liked the pie you had earlier.

[That sounds about right.]

That's because it was ridiculously oversaturated with sugar.

So if it had tasted more tart, like apples, you might have liked it?

My world doesn't revolve around dessert, Tsuzuki. Why is that so difficult for you to understand?

What does your life revolve around, then?

Apparently, It's inexplicably centered around babysitting a manchild.

...Did you just say your life centered around me?

Shut up.

How about I try to find you a book?

You don't have to do any of that.

I know, but I want to.

You're ridiculous.

[Hisoka can probably feel how confused he is by what he read from Hisoka's bubble.]

It would be easier if I knew what kind of books you liked, I suppose.

[Luckily, Hisoka doesn't much care about that.]

I keep telling you not to worry about it.

Can I at least guess?

If you have to.

Not comedy, I think. Classics, maybe.

They have their charm.

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