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( OPEN ) EVERYTHING BLACK

WHO: Akira Kurusu, local nasty crime boy, and YOU!
WHERE: Everywhere in Recolle
WHEN: All of June
WHAT: breaking blocks by moonlight, egging Minato's house by daylight. A catchall for all of Akira's doings and some open prompts for anyone else who wants to join in! Here's a link of the tasks I'm interested in (don't mind doubling up either), but Akira is game to do whatever. Contact me on discord (hei#2323) or

aftertaste if you want to discuss some more.
WARNINGS: Akira's mere existence

chata: upsetti spaghetti

[ For the sake of this prompt working, we're going to pretend either Junes or Freshens has a small food court area since a handful of big grocery stores do. Akira is merely enjoying his meal at one of the tables, checking through his phone at the tasks at hand. Overall, nondescript. Unassuming. Harmless. Look at him? He looks like a nerd?

Shifting his glasses up the bridge of his nose, a bright glint shines across the lenses... As if he has an idea. If you even a blink, you'll find a plate of spaghetti flying straight at your face. This is the first move—it's a call for war. ]

tribunal terrace:

[ !! Willing to play off any mystery created by others or create random ones. Just mention it in your comment if you want an RNG mystery.

Guess what mystery it is today? Akira is investigating this abandoned place of worship. While all the establishments in this section of Tribunal Terrace is pristine and taken care of well, they've left this relic somewhere in the corner. It's hard to discern what background this building has and records say it was used for a number of religions, hence the odd array of decor inside. There are warning signs in the front (KEEP OUT), some mention that it'll be restored or torn down, but it waits there...

With some of the sky painted, it's actually dark, blanketing the are in pitch black. Even when Akira raises his flashlight, what they find are outlines of the worn down building. ]

I heard that people died here, some possibly related cult activity. [ He scrolls through his phone, picking up the rumor and mystery here. ] This forum says that sometimes you can hear cries here at night, something between man and beast.

[ Yes. They're going to unveil this mystery and figure what the hell this is or die. Whichever comes first. ]

wildcard

[ Hit me with anything!! Even gen things. It's important to note that Akira is shaken by the disappearances of NPCs, but he's doing his best to keep it together and be reliable. On some days he'll naturally withdraw and keep to himself. ]

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[ it's a little uncomfortable, but he does get down onto his hands and knees before approaching one pup in particular that doesn't look as enthused to see him as his peers. but now he feels little bodies trying to crawl up onto his legs, to go for the untouched part of his tail that stays slobber-free toward the base. ]

I will do my best, Akira.

[ though it's becoming more difficult to keep his balance, Leon's ultimate goal just a few feet away. it's a quick decision to go prone and lie flat down onto his stomach all so that the dog would have to look down at him. ]

Hey.

[ and then all the puppies decide it'd be easier to just crawl and get those ears instead and Leon only knows regret. ]

[ Akira is still handling a reasonable amount of puppies, just enjoying his time like this is therapy. He doesn't even pick himself up to help Leon at all since he thinks the other man is doing fine.

Even when he's getting dogpiled. This is captured in his video, too. Perfect. ]

What should I write on your gravestone?

[ To make sure! ]

[ slowly but surely, the catman has realized that he's made a fatal mistake. as cute as it may seem, dense little bodies are starting to climb up onto him, most of them arfing and boofing at the ears on top of his head. even the timid pupper with the doe-like eyes wants a piece of them, and is licking at Leon's nose with reckless abandon. ]

'Drowned in a sea of puppies' is probably the right combination of eloquence, dramatics, and cuteness.

[ despite the fact he's able to breathe and speak with little issue. that is, until one gets a nip at his ear and he just... puts his head down. ]

Ouch? Please be careful?

[ puppy please behave. ]

[ Akira continues to watch, but stows his phone away into his pocket, safe from any puppies from slobbering all over it. Gently, he pushes the ones on him away and walks over to Leon. Which puppy does he need to pry off? He carefully pries some off of Leon, at least the ones that are nipping at his ears. ]

I should have not suggested that, but I forgot about your ears.

[ They've become normal to him now. ]

So do I, sometimes.

[ he murmurs a wordless thanks, feeling great relief of having no canine teeth on those sensitive ears of his, and he sits back up with a few in his lap to give an ample amount of scratches behind their ears. no puppy receives more or less than the others; fairness counts in puppy love. ]

It feels like yesterday that everything sounded... well, different. From one side of my head to the top. But nowadays, I'm more worried about my tail getting in the way.

[ then after a sigh of relief: ]

At least they're not trying to fight me.

... I still remember the stark difference from my life before the app and the first day I found it on my phone.

[ Recolle wasn't so different yet, but enough for him to wonder how he could just overlook it all. Colors were gone, fruit dances, and... Horses? They barely existed. Now that Leon is partly saved, Akira sits here next to him, wrangling the puppies so his friend has an easier time to settle down. ]

Your cat features or the puppies?

[ Which one? Maybe those ears and tail have a mind of his own? He doesn't know Lamento. ]

A little bit of both. [ and his ears and tail twitch simultaneously, probably offended that he'd speak of them in that manner? somehow, his transgressions will be paid back in spades. ] At least I don't have to pay that much for extra mugs anymore, given less are found in pieces in the backroom...

[ with a grin, Leon hoists one particular golden furred pup up to his face and gives it a small kiss on the forehead. ]

... I suppose if they have bad experiences with cats, they will believe every cat is equally bad. So, it's good that I'm here.

[ a beat, then: ]

Akira... cats or dogs?

There are positives in everything.

[ While Leon is giving the golden pup some much needed affection, Akira makes this little pomeranian dance. It doesn't seem to want to dance without putting up a fight, craning its neck as far as it can to nip at his hand and fingers. Sorry, puppy.

Akira nods to that. It's good to get animals acclimated when they're young, though some temperaments can't be tamed easily. ]

That's hard to pick. I own a cat myself so I'm somewhat biased, but dogs are hard to resist. What about you?

You own a cat, Akira?

[ both ears swivel and flick, tail immediately rising in alarm. if a smile could be an umbrella, his would be the size of three giant ones that sit on beaches for rental. when the puppies see his unfiltered happiness, they want to join in--- and Leon is easily toppled over by the strength of multiple pupperinos. ]

Ah... um. [ again, drowning in a sea. ] What is your cat's name? Can you bring him or her to the cafe sometime?

[ he's going rapid fire because puppy tongues are coming for his mouth. aieeeee ]

Yeah.

[ The tail rise makes him want to bat it down, but he has a puppy in his arms. The Pomeranian stopped trying to fight it, now resting its head on the crook of Akira's elbow as it does the macarena. He won't be saving Leon this time, sorry. ]

His name is Morrigan and I can. He likes to hitch a ride in my bag... But I think he just wants to keep an eye on me. [ He makes the pup point at Leon. ] I can definitely bring him.

It's weird that animals are around, but not people.

[ ah yes, the fabled Pomeranian macarena. the Pomerena. ]

A cat in a bag... I suppose as long as the cat feels loved and comfortable, it doesn't matter how he travels. [ and thus increases Leon's overall opinion on Akira. besides, a cat person is a wonderful person. either kind. ] But why would your cat want to keep an eye on you?

[ this makes Leon smile shrewdly, despite the next dog taking advantage and trying to latch onto his face with tiny paws. ]

Perhaps there is a link between those who have been granted access to the application and the animals? Shame that they cannot pay for drinks or food, but I suppose they pay us back in other ways.

... Well, I used to go out a lot and sometimes I would stay out of the house for days. He gets lonely and worried—or that's what I like to think.

[ They don't know what cats think! So this is his assumption... Especially after that fiasco where his cat stole people's underwear and socks when he was sick. He won't mention that, but the thought makes his scratch his cheek sheepishly.

He looks down at the Pomeranian, stopping the dance entirely. It stares back at him with its big brown eyes. ]

I wonder if it also has to do with what they say about animals? They tend to sense more than people do...

I'm glad you have changed your habits. He needs you as much as you need him.

[ because who DOESN'T need a cat? heartless people probably don't, but anyone else certainly can and should take advantage of the many benefits that cats bring! even stealing underwear. that's probably good. Akira should feel super blessed. ]

If that's the case, I would hope I would be a beneficiary of said improved sensing skills. However, all I can feel is dog kisses.

[ he's also becoming a bed for the puppies, but that's fine. this is fine. ]

... but I'm glad they're here. I enjoy this kind of company very much.

[ No. He doesn't feel blessed for having Morrigan present him strangers' underwear just because he was feeling sick. He isn't into that? He hums as he makes another puppy box Leon's arm. ]

I'm glad, too... [ He doesn't want to think about what might have happened to his cat if only NPC Ryoji was left in the house? ] I wonder if you could get cat senses... It's not like you got your tail at the same time, did you?

[ He knows Cleo got hers separately, even though she's no longer on the app anymore. ]

Outside of the additional benefits that these ears have granted me, I have wondered the same thing on occasion. I am sure scholars and scientists would love to understand the true feelings of cats and what extraordinary senses they may have.

[ except for the biological ones, of course. those are pretty well known by now? ]

I think all of these puppies are rather acclimated to attention. I hope they'll all find loving homes.

[ a beat, then: ]

Maybe... I could adopt one. Are there such things as dog cafes? Puppy cafes? Pup...fes?

I don't think any science we know would explain any of this, but I would be very interested in understanding a cat.

[ And not like a cat that talks to him? But to be honest he wouldn't mind if Morgana existed. He would pet him when he's sleeping, shhh. Eyes bright, he bounces closer to Leon when he hears the word "adopt." ]

Yeah, there are actually dog cafes. I'm pretty sure there are also raccoon cafes in Japan, too.

[ Take a puppy, any puppy. ]

Did you have an idea which one?

Raccoons? They always look suspicious. I think it's their little 'masks' that influence that line of thought.

[ he laughs nervously upon Akira's bouncing, taking a moment to rub the back of his head and try to sit up with the puppies using him as a one-man obstacle course of sorts. ]

One that doesn't mind being held or being pet, but one that will behave. In short, a dog that will keep calm regardless of how many people are nearby.

[ all of them seem pretty rambunctious now. ]

Do you have a suggestion on breed? Or perhaps you know one in particular...

Raccoons are cute, but I can see how they look suspicious. They are suspicious.

[ Don't trust animals that steal from your trash? Even though Akira is very much befriending a very round raccoon at his house. His Housemates are less keen on it, however.

Stroking his chin, he thinks about this carefully. ]

Maybe a puppy isn't for you, but an adult dog? The shelter has a good amount of well-behaved dogs that have mellowed out past their puppy years, but they're still playful when it's playtime.

That makes a lot of sense. I need a canine partner who will be equal parts comfort and exuberance. Perhaps one that has lived a little longer in this world will be good for me...

[ but not one too much older than him. ]

... and I am aware that puppies tend to go faster than the more mature ones. It would be a privilege to give one a loving home.

Puppies go fast, so I wouldn't worry too much about them.

[ It's the older dogs that have more trouble finding homes, so he's happy to push for this? The group of scoundrels that were attacking them so fiercely are now tucker out. Rolling over, flopping down, they yawn and rest their heads on each other and the floor.

Picking himself up, he gestures Leon to follow him out to the kennels. This way. ]

Have you considered long or short fur? Hair?

[ Hypoallergenic? ]

[ no... they're so cute! he wants to live among the napping puppers, but his presence is clearly being ignored in favor of droopy eyelids, twitching noses, and the slowly growing snoring sounds. he's kind of hurt, but he'll live.

carefully, he weaves around the slumbering babies and makes his way out as he considers what kind of dog he sees himself owning... ]

All I truly care about is having a dog that will not antagonize me due to my features. Cleaning excess hair or fur will not be a problem.

[ he'll take care of that particular task when and if it comes up. ]

So I figure, any dog that you have gotten along with may be the one I will be happy to adopt. You are certainly of a similar nature.

[ Hmmm. Stroking his chin, he brings Leon to this particular kennel. There are several dogs that perk up at the sight of Leon, placing their muzzles against the linked doors to try to get a whiff of that tail, but they stop in front of this one specifically.

It's said to be a basenji labrador mix. With a golden coat with some white spots and pointed ears, the dog perks up as its tail wags feverishly. ]

Usually, Basenjis are hard to train since they're stubborn, but I heard they had a lot of luck with this one since it isn't a pure breed.

[ It's medium sized with big soulful eyes, staring at Leon before giving out an excited chuff and tapping its little feet against the ground like it's tap dancing. ]

Oh. He dances.

[ or prances? he's not really sure what kind of action he'd describe it as, but it's awfully adorable. he can't really tell how old this dog is, but it doesn't really matter: there's a liveliness in his step and a 'smile' that makes Leon smile back. ]

I love him. [ a beat, then: ] I want to protect him.

[ he crouches down so he can get a better look. ]

I can't believe someone wouldn't want to keep him.

That was fast?

[ Akira opens the kennel so that Leon can play with this dog a bit. They need to one before tying the knot, after all. The dog tap dances out, then stops right in front of Leon to look up at him, tail wagging, before letting out a greeting yowl. Yes... This dog can’t bark.

At least he behaves, rather than nipping Leon on the face. ]

He’s a rescue, I think. It should say on his papers. [ Which Akira will check— ] He was found in an abandoned home, malnutritioned and rather hostile.

[ very slowly, Leon offers his hand for sniffing. he knows not to make fast or sharp movements and to keep his breath steady, to not show fear... this dog might be his prospective life partner, and he needs to make a good first impression? ]

What a life he's lived... I promise I can offer him something much better than that.

[ a nice fluffy bed, tons of friendly customers and pets, and as much food and drink he'd like? that's what anyone should want if they had a brain.

so very carefully, Leon reaches out to... pat the dog on the top of the head. soft rubs. no pulling of the ears, no prodding in between the eyes... ]

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