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( OPEN ) it's the time for ugly sweaters

WHO: Akira Kurusu, local nasty crimeboy and people
WHERE: places in Recolle
WHEN: throughout this god forsaken month of December
WHAT: December happenings (includes event log stuff, Catmosphere Cat Santa, and... stuff) Thank god i wrote up a comment. Reply to the plotting comment if you would like Akira to send your character a Christmas card, too!!
WARNINGS: Akira existing.

santa is coming to town

[ The cat cafe staff have spent relentless hours deliberating over the limited edition Christmas menu all for naught, but they changed their process for the whole month. All hail aromatherapy! You'll be hit with the refreshing smell of fresh pine, peppermint, cookies if you lurk any deeper. Everyone's favorite carols are also playing... mixed in with carols sang by cats. You may curse the owner for this. They also have a cat music video for these carols on some of the flat screen TVs that would usually show menu items.

So Akira is at work dressed up as... Santa. Without the beard at least, but his outfit is rather extravagant for the occasion. Of course there's that small touch of cat ears attached to the hat. It wouldn't be Catmosphere Cafe without it! He's seated on a grand throne, decorated with snowflakes, ribbons, and presents around it. The cats aren't tearing it apart, either. Amazing. ]

Have you been naughty or nice?

spice adventures

[ Usually, he would ask someone he knows to join him, but... He feels a bit off as of late. It means that he'll be dragging some poor soul (or even call up random people) to join him on his quest. With taste being gone, this is one way to entertain himself when he's hungry.

If you even look at a restaurant momentarily with a spicy challenge, Akira is there with a flyer for it. ]

Want to give it a try together? It'll warm us right up.

[ If you need a reference as to how well your character handles spice, please refer to this chart. Akira is three chili peppers hoping to level up... This will help with anyone's courage stat, too. ]

christmas event surprise

[ Akira definitely has been a victim of garlands, mistletoe bats, and slipping on ice like an idiot. Go ahead and and pick your choice! He's running away as fast as he can from two out of those three and, like his predecessor, will pretend to be dead if he slips on ice.

Also, for those that are around when he opens his present from the Retrospec Christmas tree, you'll notice he has been staring inside the box he opened...

For a long time. He remember reading the description as "a stone worth 100k yen" on his ticket, but... Uhm. ]

wildcard!

[ HIT ME. Akira's cat won't be joining him later in December due to the cold, but he's around the university and sometimes the most desolate of areas. Anyone may even catch him or a dragon in the forest. ]

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Unlucky... [ No one wants to go out into the street and vomit, he's sure. ] I haven't done anything to warrant a thank you, but you're welcome.

[ At least in his opinion? He's sure that Eren can handle himself (he has seen his muscles) based on how well he's hobbling over to the elevator. While he looks under the weather and abrupt movement may agitate his bowels, Akira thinks he's here for moral support... Ganbatte.

They can go up the elevator!! ]

You don't react like that to all of the items they send you, right?

[ Curious. ]

[ any kind of help and support warrants a thank you, when you could’ve left him right then and there outside! he’s been taught to at least know where to see those and acknowledge them, no matter how small.

eren’s floor is a little high, because of the view, so . . . still going up. enjoy christmas music. ]

. . . No. [ they were his— they had his smell, and there was a part of him that was proud of them, from a simple cloak to his gear. the gear was amazing. ] I like the rest. They’re . . . Mine, y’know?

[ HE HATES CHRISTMAS MUSIC, but isn't the type to talk about his small qualms. Instead, he listens to them patiently as he watches the number go up and up. Idly, he rolls his weight from his heels to his toes, rocking back and forth. ]

Yeah, I get that. [ There's something about these items that feel... Natural. It's almost unsettling if they didn't feel comforting— ] What else did you receive?

[ He wants to ask about the glasses and why it triggered such a reaction from him, but it's not good to pry this early... What if he vomits again?? Akira only has one set of shoes right now. Dirty shoes. ]

[ if you hate christmas music then we cannot be friends.

but— talking about his other items prove as a gentle distraction to a stomach wanting to settle. he goes along with it. ]

Mostly clothes, uniforms, a key— and there’s the Maneuver Gear. [ and that’s alien enough of a word for anyone, so then he adds: ] It’s pretty much gas-powered flying, with wires. [ extreme zip lining! the elevator pings and opens, and eren steps out. ] And swords.

[ fight him in the ball pit. Akira was preparing his mind for anything considering from the world he came from, but his eyebrows arch as Eren mentions Maneuver Gear.

And swords. ]

So you're like a different type of airman... That sounds pretty cool.

[ Imagining it— ]

And tiring.

[ we do not mention ball pits in this household. eren got trapped in one of those.

the elevator pings, and eren steps out, walking ahead and expecting akira to follow. ]

It takes endurance, but . . . It’s like nothing this world can imagine. [ it’s beautiful in fact, despite its actual use. like dancing through the air and tasting real flight. once he gets to his apartment door, though: ] —You okay with dogs?

Hey, we did imagine jet packs in the future.

[ It's not the same!! But that's okay. What a fool... Akira would also get trapped in one, but he would feel no shame over it. Following after Eren, he perks up at the mention of a pet. Oh, boy. ]

No problem here; I love dogs.

[ There's one problem... He owns a cat, so he probably smells similar to a cat. Does it dissuade him? No. ]

[ titan loves cats. he loves them in his jaws. on the other side of the day, the german shepherd has his snout to the ground, snarling into his sniffs because cat, cat. cat. but upon opening the door, and some german being barked under eren’s breath, the dog stares while seated, ears perked forward and staring at their guest. he’s got a star wars collar on.

and he wants to sniff his vomit feet and cat legs. welcome to eren’s lair, it’s huge. ]

You can clean off over there if you want, [ he points out the work area, meant for laundry and the like, while eren gets some water for himself and akira. two bottles. ]

[ Despite how he doesn't want to, he's already appraising Eren's man cave and grading it. Elliot got a steal with this man here. He's glad that his housemate is in good hands. When the German shepherd comes for him, his face brightens up, but he doesn't go for the full ruffles yet. Instead, he holds out a hand—only to be interrupted by reailty.

Right.

Shoes.

Vomit. ]

Thanks. [ Sorry, titan. Akira has to take off these smelly shoes now and make his way to clean them. It doesn't take long, but he has to leave them to dry, too. ] You live by yourself?

[ at least titan is a good, and he’ll follow akira for the impending ruffles from the new guy. eren tosses him the water bottle that was waiting for him earlier. ]

Since last year. [ it might be a bit rare to see— he had healthy family here, mom, dad, he was young, and no roommates, but. ] I was supposed to move into the Fort when I started, but I ended up staying here.

. . . More space.

[ and privacy. ]

[ He catches the water bottle and twists the cap before taking a swig. That makes sense. Akira likes the privacy and the space, but based on what he has heard about Eren from Elliot, he does have one question: ]

So you've never thought about letting Elliot move in with you?

[ Titan will get ruffles from his free hand, at least. ]

[ so the cat smelling human isn’t so bad. titan will actually leave him to go fetch his kong toy to show him, chewing at it as he dribbles it into his hand. now, dispense the kong, kong dispenser.

eren, on the other hand, isn’t quite surprised by the question, looking out the window and gulping down a little more than he had to before he tries to hide a smile; he’s thought about it, he thinks about it when he’s here alone, just him and titan. he’s entertained even further than that, hell— they both have. elliot’s stayed over some nights already for dates and the like (also, what have you been hearing??). but living together is a different level of relationship, a different phase! it’s basically something he’d only do with the m word.

so, bottom line: it’s obvious he’s thought about it. ]

He’s got his things to take care of first. [ music, living on his own, making a living with his career and independence. it’s everything eren supports. ] I do, too.

[ he hasn’t even stabilized as an air man, or risen in rank, financial stability aside. ]

[ If you change one letter in kong this would have became hella awkward. Anyway, Akira tilts his head when Titan brings the toy, petting the dog a bit before taking hold of it. If the dog allows him to take it without issue, he'll gently toss it somewhere random. His attention is drawn back to Eren when he doesn't respond quickly.

To Akira, living arrangements aren't intimate. They're a necessity for someone that hopped across cities, even countries, and home was so foreign to him for a while. However, he understands that everyone has different priorities and values. It might be too early for them, even if he can see that Eren must have thought about it before.

If not, he's forced to think about it now. ]

That makes sense. Sorry if I brought up an awkward topic; I was curious.

[ Sometimes he thinks about how nice it would be if he lived with his own boyfriend, but that isn't reality, either. ]

But I guess if you ever wanted to wake up to Elliot's cooking, you would stay over our place... You would need to fight me over seconds, though.

[ titan looks like a skidding storm trying to go after a kong, with a k, in an apartment, no matter how big it was, but— it’s a normal enough occurrence that eren says nothing against it. if anything, that last part gets a chuckle into his nearly finished water bottle. ]

I’ll even fight you for thirds. [ or for any and all of elliot’s food. staying over with them sometimes was probably not a bad idea— he’s done it before! maybe far less than when elliot stayed over with him, but you can bet he’ll consider another sleep over soon. they can have shenanigans.

at least his face has gotten a bit more color to it. ]

It’s not awkward, though, so don’t worry. [ awkward is probably the disgusting amount of transformers merchandise near the tv. ] I wouldn’t mind a movie night or something with all of us, either.

[ Hopefully, this proves Akira isn't always a menace all the time. He will cover for people when they need it. It doesn't stop him from playing along, shooting Eren a rather fierce yet cold glower. He points to his eyes, then points to Eren. He's watching you.

Elliot's extras can only belong to One, even though he's sure Eren can snap his neck with his regained thighs. ]

... Would you ever want to watch Tuuri's homemade movies?

[ Just wondering! He still doesn't know why she went out of her way to do this for Elliot when he knows Retrospec exists. A mystery. He takes another sip of his water as his eyes wander to see where Titan went.

Did you get the kong, Titan? ]

[ eren runs his flat hand right by his neck in return. when he goes for something, he goes for the kill. he accepts your leftover challenge, may the best man win when the time comes. titan is also chewing gladly into his kong, trotting around just to show it off— you’ll have to take it from him now, human.

to that, though. oh. boy. ]

. . . Uah, [ what kind of sound was that, he doesn’t know, it wasn’t even a proper answer. but, spoiler alert, eren was the peter pan rip off and titan was his trusty steed. ] I think I did a little more than watch last time. You didn’t see it, did you?

[ Oh... Titan is one of those dogs. They want you to throw the toy, but they want you to play tug-of-war to show you're worthy of throwing it a second time. Akira's lips quirk up as he doesn't take the bait yet. When the German shepherd relaxes a bit more, he grabs onto the toy as quick as lightning. Give it.

Eren gets to answer and speak without Akira's gaze on him, but when prompted with a question, he turns slowly to lock his cat-like gaze onto him. On top of that, there's a Cheshire grin. ]

I did.

[ That's all he has to say. ]

[ titan loves a challenge as much as his owner does, a military-trained dog that’s drilled to being a partner of many strengths and forces. determination and boldness is one of them, he challenges you!! kong between the teeth and allowing some grabbing room, the shepherd sets his weight back and tugs. no, u give.

to that, there’s a slight smirk from eren, tossing his finished water into the trash and crossing his arms. ]

Then you’re a rat bastard. [ you sneak—! acting all innocent, he’s onto your type. ]

[ Oh, titan... Akira is very much a cheater in any kind of game. Of course he tries not to, but he isn't above using cheats to win especially to even the playing field. How is he supposed to compete with a military trained dog?

He turns his attention back to Titan, but he listens to Eren who technically has his attention. ]

I've been told I'm more of a cat.

[ He shakes his sleeve over the dog and here comes out a flood of playing cards falling onto him. ]

[ “what is this wizardry in my home”, says titan, if he could speak, and he lets go to start nabbing at the cascade of cards that came out of nowhere! he sniffs and looks confused— what’s going on, how did you get the kong.

just, how.

eren, at least, seems more than a little amused, watching his dog trying to spit some that got stuck in his mouth out and trying to break sorcery with a stoney stare. at least, a leisurely tail wag gives away his own fun, as serious and down to business he looks. ]

You do card tricks?

[ because why else would you carry CARDS UP YOUR SLEEVES ]

[ Akira tosses the kong again, though in a different direction this time. Looks like he's been caught for a different hobby this time. Rubbing his neck, he chuckles a bit... It has been a while since he has learned something new. With his jobs, school, friends, a boyfriend, and Retrospec, he hasn't found enough time for other indulgences.

It doesn't stop him from showing off, though. ]

"Magic" tricks. Too bad I haven't learned how to vacuum all my cards back into my sleeve.

[ But he does take out a bouquet out of it. Here you go, Eren. You can have this. ]

[ what the heckie!! okay, tricks are always surprising, especially when you’re not expecting them. and fooling the eye just right, it really does look like magic. eren’s already got a solid view on the difference between “magic” and “tricks”, which are completely different!! but why rain on his parade, in his own home. eren stifles a chuckle behind pressed lips, tentatively taking the flowers and

checking to see if they’re real or fake, he’s curious. all while titan’s having a jolly good time nosing the kong around on slippery floors. ]

Anything else up your sleeve?

[ you can show off a little more if you want. eren’s not that much of a stick in the mud, especially when he liked these things as a kid— who didn’t? ]

[ They're obviously fake.. If Eren investigates the stems, there's a very subtle button that can be pressed. The flowers would rescind back into a very thin and flexible film. That prop was expensive.

Oh, no. Eren is making a grand mistake. This isn't good. Akira has always thought of himself not a man that likes the spotlight, but he has... Habits. He has tendencies. Unfortunately, some of those have to do with showing off. ]

Do you want to check?

[ He tugs his sleeve for Eren, making sure it's stretched enough for him to reach in a bit. Is this weird? Who cares? ]

[ (of course it’s fake. childhood mystery: solved).

but was he seriously telling him to reach up his sleeve? eren’s brows furrow with doubt (because what other big surprise could there be?), but his forming grin gives his diversion away. fine, he’ll bite. he’ll try to reach in with just his fingers, keep an eye (both eyes) on akira. do your worst. ]

One of those cloth things?

[ you know, the one that’s tied onto another that’s tied onto another and just never stops? he’s onto your trickery. amaze him. ]

I don't have those on me today.

[ Hopefully that doesn't disappoint Eren at all. Instead of finding any cloth or maybe a bunny, Eren can pull out a rather realistic dagger... Except from its weight and feel, it's a toy.

It was definitely not there when Eren was feeling around earlier, but ta-da?! ]

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