Fuda # 26 | [video] The cake is not a lie.

[idealism]

[The feed begins shakily, because Tsuzuki is trying to use it has a camcorder.]Be careful with him. He's still just a baby.

[Hisoka sounds exasperated, flipping a page in his book. Tsuzuki lifts his journal so he comes into focus: one of Hisoka's wings is clearly missing.] Tsuzuki, all cats land on their feet.


Are you sure? I mean, what if it's -





[Tsuzuki jumps out of his chair, putting his journal down briskly. From the camera's view, it looks like the world is turned upside down.] Poor Cake!

[The kitten is nowhere in sight. A confused mewling comes from beneath the couch. Why did the ground try to swallow him, humans? D:]

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[aphephobic.livejournal.com]

You're perfectly capable of reading your own books, Tsuzuki.

[purpledemoneyes.livejournal.com]

I'm sure you'd make them sound better.

[A pause.]

Did you ever talk with Draco about his vampire?

[aphephobic.livejournal.com]

You shouldn't worry about things that aren't your business.

[purpledemoneyes.livejournal.com]

[With a huff, he pulls himself up into the couch.]

Hisoka, it is my business. I don't want Draco to get hurt, either.

[aphephobic.livejournal.com]

I'm going to take care of it, okay?

[purpledemoneyes.livejournal.com]

[Oh hai, cat, how about some extra cuddles? Tsuzuki scratches Cake behind his ear.]

What are you planning to do?

[aphephobic.livejournal.com]

I'm planning to take care of it. Stop asking questions.

[purpledemoneyes.livejournal.com]

Hisokaaaaa.

[aphephobic.livejournal.com]

I mean it.

[purpledemoneyes.livejournal.com]

Don't you trust me anymore?

[aphephobic.livejournal.com]

...That's a stupid question, Tsuzuki.

[purpledemoneyes.livejournal.com]

I'm just saying, it would be reckless to let you deal with the vampire alone. We're partners, aren't we?

[aphephobic.livejournal.com]

After the week we just had, you'd doubt me now?

[purpledemoneyes.livejournal.com]

I'm not doubting you, 'Soka. [His left hand rests on Hisoka's arm.]

Considering the other week, I'm just wondering why you're so determined to do this alone.

[aphephobic.livejournal.com]

I don't want anyone to get unnecessarily involved. That's all.

[purpledemoneyes.livejournal.com]

It's different. We're supposed to do these kinds of things together. You know that.

[aphephobic.livejournal.com]

Of course we are. It's just not the same thing this time.

[purpledemoneyes.livejournal.com]

Why not?

[aphephobic.livejournal.com]

You saw how Draco reacted when I tried to get you involved.

[purpledemoneyes.livejournal.com]

Do you mean what he said before I got there, or how he reacted when we attacked him?

[aphephobic.livejournal.com]

I mean how he reacted to you knowing about his secrets.

[purpledemoneyes.livejournal.com]

[Tsuzuki says nothing, focusing instead on petting Cake. If Hisoka wants to elaborate, he's welcome to.]

[aphephobic.livejournal.com]

He wouldn't even let you see his scars. I don't think he'd let us protect him collaboratively.

[purpledemoneyes.livejournal.com]

[He gently picks Hisoka hand up, giving it a squeeze. Tsuzuki knows what Hisoka's trying to say, but he focuses on the first thing first.]

Scars are hard to show people. I don't blame him.

[aphephobic.livejournal.com]

That's not the point. [But he'll let that contact happen. For now. To keep from hurting Tsuzuki's feelings.]