[ sometimes things happen. sometimes it also feels like it was just yesterday. other times it feels like six years ago.
futaba herself just stares tiredly at the ceiling because there really were moments that real life was actually weirder than murder village. what kind of life is she even living at this point??? ]
A blue haired man stands before you, dressed warmly. "After that, Boss, about our upcoming preparations..."
You look at him, amused grin at your lips, "Hey, just call me Brad. We don’t have that kind of relationship anymore, right? You're like a partner to me." The two of you have been together for years and years at this point. He hasn't gone anywhere.
Immediately, the blue haired man is flustered. " I-I can't possibly do that. You’re the boss. I’m just your underling..."
You stride across the cavern, looping an arm around his shoulders, "Don't be so distant now, Nero. I only got this far because of you. How many times do you think your advice saved me from a close call with death? I would have turned into stone a long time ago without ya. Our enemies and allies both know that you're number two. Just call me Brad. Go on, try saying it."
Nero's shaking and red but slowly, "... Br... Brad......"
"Yeah. ...Ahaha! What are you getting embarrassed for!" You ruffle Nero's hair, voice full of warmth. Heart just as war.
Nero pouts for a moment, but his face is bright red and he's smiling. "Shut up...
...I'm happy, Boss...... No...... Brad.
I’ll make sure I’m someone worthy of your acknowledgement — a man you won’t be ashamed to call your partner. You can count on it."]
[ brad, this is gay as shit. but like, also really cute? despite futaba still reeling from her own brain blasting some full out bullshit, she's grinning at him and all but chin handing in delight because despite it being all of two seconds, she ships it ]
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The fuck?
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futaba herself just stares tiredly at the ceiling because there really were moments that real life was actually weirder than murder village. what kind of life is she even living at this point??? ]
That sure happened.
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[Another dusting and now-
A blue haired man stands before you, dressed warmly. "After that, Boss, about our upcoming preparations..."
You look at him, amused grin at your lips, "Hey, just call me Brad. We don’t have that kind of relationship anymore, right? You're like a partner to me." The two of you have been together for years and years at this point. He hasn't gone anywhere.
Immediately, the blue haired man is flustered. " I-I can't possibly do that. You’re the boss. I’m just your underling..."
You stride across the cavern, looping an arm around his shoulders, "Don't be so distant now, Nero. I only got this far because of you. How many times do you think your advice saved me from a close call with death? I would have turned into stone a long time ago without ya. Our enemies and allies both know that you're number two. Just call me Brad. Go on, try saying it."
Nero's shaking and red but slowly, "... Br... Brad......"
"Yeah. ...Ahaha! What are you getting embarrassed for!" You ruffle Nero's hair, voice full of warmth. Heart just as war.
Nero pouts for a moment, but his face is bright red and he's smiling. "Shut up...
...I'm happy, Boss...... No...... Brad.
I’ll make sure I’m someone worthy of your acknowledgement — a man you won’t be ashamed to call your partner. You can count on it."]
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That's adorable.........!!
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Hahaha, ain't he?
[He is so fond. Nero is his wonderful partner!]
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He blushes so easily!! I bet he's super easy to bully.
[ futaba, meanwhile, immediately starts plotting ]
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No way, he gets so mad and starts throwin' shit around.
[He sounds so proud of him.]
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Awww, a tsun!
[ unfortunately, she still thinks it's cute ]
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A what?
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A tsundere! Someone who when flustered gets all grouchy and mean instead of soft and cute to the person they like.
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Absolutely! There's a whole catalog of attractions, especially for nerds who only like certain types.
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[Bradley, specifically, won't deny the relationship.
If Nero was here....]
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You've told him that, right?! Right!?!
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Good...! That's the way it should be! I hope he appreciates it.
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Something.]
Hope he does too.
[Nero Does Not Wish to Think of This.]
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meanwhile, futabs just claps excitedly because wowee! actual good news about romance in this hellscape. (ha) ]
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You look so happy about it.
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It's the best news I've heard about since we won our game weeks ago!
[ she's clutching onto literally any good news at this point ]
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Glad to give it.