[ i have committed this unforgivable sin........................... ]
Ehe, yeah! I guess... I guess so.
[ Oh no, why does he feel all nervous all of a sudden? Simon didn't say date but — well no. Two dudes definitely do not go on dates together. Definitely do not hold hands or scream at scary movies together. No.
He tucks his card away, trying to will his face not to be on fire when Simon's hand brushes his while he's thinking about what constitutes something as a date or not. They really are big though.... they're nice. ]
Eh? Oh! Yeah. I'll just ... go out there now! I'll see you in a bit!
[ HE ZOOMS OUT, and does as promised, considerably more composed by the time Simon comes out to meet him again. And he takes him away to the little place where he's been living, opening up the door to allow him through first. ]
Simon had made a few arrangements prior to arriving. It wasn't until after their conversation that the butterflies in his stomach died, swiftly and sharply, as he remembered his situation clearly. Sure, Chihiro is around the same age and seems harmless, but what kind of person would let their guard down so easily? The Displaced have been ripped from every potential corner of the multiverse, and this person could be a vampire looking for an easy meal. He also has no ideas what abilities Chihiro was given upon arrival.
Simon is hiding several knives under his clothing, each in different places and of different sizes, along with one set of chopsticks laced with poison, a gift from an old friend. He scans the room for potential exits, noting the distance from the doorway to the window and the furniture that he'd have to use to propel himself outwards. They aren't that high up and he could easily scale the wall back down to the street if he needed. Chihiro is small and light, so even if she put up a good fight she could probably be thrown pretty far. Here's hoping-]
[ Chihiro, believing in the genuine good in others no matter what horrible things they may have done or will do, has no idea what Simon is thinking or even that he's planned ahead for a disaster. He wouldn't know whether to be frightened or honestly very shocked that someone thought he could ever be a danger. Even in Hope's Peak, no one had considered the timid Chihiro a threat.
Nevertheless! He brings this stranger into his apartment, which is pretty simple for the most part. If there are any cute girly items he hopes Simon just ignores those and focuses on cool manly things. Okay, there's none of that. But there are electronics! ]
Ahh...yes. But I don't mind. I'm used to being alone.
[ Whether he notices that Simon is fishing or not, he fidgets nervously for a moment, thinking about the horrendously frightening game he just purchased. ]
Um.... to be honest, I really hate being afraid. I think I've spent most of my life feeling that way.
[ Oh.... did he overshare? He blushes furiously. ]
Th-that is!! I... I just wanted to see if maybe I'd gotten braver for this kind of thing by now.
[Simon had once believed the best in others, too. That people who offered to help you really meant what they were saying, that it meant that they were kind and considerate.
And it had almost cost him his life.]
I'm right there with ya.
I hate being scared, too.
[Simon doesn't say it outright because it's far too personal, and perhaps because it's buried beneath the surface of his subconscious, but he too has been afraid his whole life. Sometimes he wakes in a cold sweat, hearing the shriek of those terrifying, giant cockroach-like creatures, after running for what seems like forever in a nightmare.
In all of those dreams, he is small again.]
In fact, I... Might've signed on for this whole spooky video game night just to spend some time with you?
It's not everyday that I run into other kids who like the same things as me. Even my best friend thinks most of this stuff is super dorky, so I don't really ever get to talk about it with anybody else. But I still like all this stuff! Like, why is it that goin' to the gym is supposedly way cooler than building a tiny supercomputer all by yourself? I don't get it.
The second thing actually sounds like it's a lot harder.
[He really, really hopes this is just a fun time.
No monsters, no kooky vampire stuff. It would be nice to just have one quiet evening where the stakes of life and death are trapped behind the screen.]
[ It had cost Chihiro his own life too. But he doesn't regret that much. He still thinks everyone is capable of good. Poor lad.
He smiles a bit shyly as Simon speaks, instantly feeling a connection to what he's saying. Even had Simon talked about being small, feeling weak or like he's always running, well Chihiro would have understood that too.
But he blinks a moment as it's revealed that the other boy just wanted to spend time with someone who had similar interests. He feels a little flutter in his chest. Is it relief? Or happiness? Or a mix of those and other things... ]
Really? Um... I'm really glad to spend time with you too, Simon-kun. I really hope we'll be good friends!
[ That hope Chihiro always carries with him is shining through now, as he pumps a fist encouragingly. Though after his expression gets soft and understanding again. ]
I would ... definitely rather build a computer than go to the gym. You don't sound like a loser at all! A-anyway, technology is really amazing! It's so useful, and helpful. Like there's an answer to everything in all those lines of code...
[ Alright now he sounds like a loser. Blushing again, he shakes his head. ]
If you rather we just play a not scary game, I'm okay with that too...
This is the first new friend he's made in years. Sure, there was Ren and John, but in some ways it seemed like they were pitying him. This feels more tangible, more real.]
Take your pick.
[Despite his tendency to want to man up or hulk out, Simon has always felt a little more comfortable around women. His best friend growing up was Grace, and he had lived with his mom before then, so a lot of this feels more... Natural.
[ He wouldn't want to ruin their plans of holding hands in fear or anything.
But if they both hate being scared, it seems silly to go through with this dumb game just to try and be brave or manly or prove a point... And Chihiro won't make others suffer through his own insecurity stunts either. ]
In that case, ah, maybe we should forget about the zombies for a while.
[ Or for forever. ]
Oh! Do you want any snacks? I'm sure I have something. I think... it's good to have that when you have guests over.
[It occurs to Simon that he could be falling into some kind of trap.
They are both members of the Displaced, meaning that either of them could hail from an infinite number of universes. What are the chances that this other, sweet-faced kid, could actually be a monster in human skin? The kind that feeds on foolish prey for energy? He doesn't know.
Sure, Chihiro acts as though they've never had a guest before, but that could all be part of a well-constructed farce. Wouldn't it make sense to seem lonely? That way nobody else on the team would ever find out-]
Why don't you just surprise me?
[Poor Simon. So miserable and distrustful. If he could, in fact, know for sure that this was the truth, he would actually relate. Back when he was a child, people had hardly ever shown up to his own home. His ninth birthday had been particularly rough one- It sucks to invite the whole class and have nobody show up, doesn't it? Pity.
Ah. And then there was the funeral.]
Or, y'know what? Why don't you bring out your favorite thing to munch on.
I'd like to know more about you.
[He'd also like to know if whatever he's being served contains poison, but uh. Not to worry.
[ Chihiro remains oblivious, which could be a good thing. He's just nervous and excited all at once to actually have a guest over. And it's a guest who likes the things he likes! Even among Displaced, he really wasn't expecting to find anyone he might genuinely click with.
Genuinely... well. He thinks it's all genuine at least. ]
Eh? My favorite?
[ He thinks briefly and then covers up a little giggle wit his hand. ]
Well, I don't think I would have something I didn't like...
[ This is his house, Simon?? And he doesn't have guests that often. But! Since this is established, he starts rummaging through his food supply. He ends up with some chips and some little rice crackers. ]
Maybe these will be okay. Ah, a drink... I think I just have tea and juice, so...
[ He's somewhat talking to himself, nervously trying to get everything right. But he's somewhat asking Simon what his preference is too. ]
[Screams internally... Right! Fuck. Frick? Or whatever the... Uh, year seven rating would allow Simon to say. Way to expose yourself as the kind of kid who never got invited to anybody's house growing up, Simon.]
Aha, right, riiiight!
[god, is he fingergunning? he's fingergunning... and... snapping. what a mess]
Uh, probably... Juice? If I ever have caffeine this late I, hah... Tend to get a little cranky.
[ Chihiro isn't judging. He just found it kind of funny. Charmingly funny?! Chihiro no...
Although the fingergunning is very wild. ]
Ehehe, alright. Then... juice!
[ He scurries into the kitchen area to get them both some snacks and juice, trying to make sure everything is perfect even though it is very difficult to mess something so simple up. He would just die if he ended up being a pathetic host though... ]
Okay, um, here we go. I think this should be good for now. Should we go start the game?
[Simon cannot remember the last time anyone has served him in this way, but then again, being a guest in someone's home means getting the special treatment. His mind wanders for a moment as he gets a better look at Chihiro when the other comes closer, idly holding the drink in his hand without even thinking to raise the glass to his lips.
He has never before seen anyone in his life seen someone so soft, so very much without any edges, and while the other's timid nature and shy mannerisms had been endearing at the store, they are even more charming in this intimate setting. It's not as though Simon doesn't enjoy a good playful jab and somewhat demeaning banter, after all, it's the language he and Grace have developed over the years. But, if he's really being honest with himself, it's nice not to have to defend himself for a change.]
Okay.
[The word is uttered at such a low volume, it's easy to mishear.]
We can do that.
[It occurs to Simon that Chihiro has nice eyes. They lack the mischievous twinkle that usually lights Grace's gaze, but when they aren't full of fear or tears, they are... Pretty.
[ Chihiro is doing his best to make sure everything is neat and inviting. He knows the dishes are clean, but he hopes it's obvious! And the juice is fresh! Computer geek though he is, he still takes care of himself and his environment the best he can.
He's not superb at reading others really, having had very few friends in his tiny little life. So he's not really sure what's going through Simon's head. He's just nervous about doing a good job. Still, the softness of the answer makes his smile almost glow. Maybe Simon-kun is feeling nervous too! In that case, they can get through it together.
With only a moment's more hesitation, he scoots past Simon with his own drink and sets it carefully away from the computer but within reach. Then he sets up chairs for them. There's plenty of room for them both to see because he built his own set-up obviously. I make the rules. ]
[He is definitely nervous, nervous and excited. Which is very bad for someone who doesn't understand that yes, the phenomenon he is experiencing is just your run-of-the-mill teenage thirstiness, something that was previously reserved for the only human woman that Simon has been in contact with for the past almost decade.]
Y'know, I've never actually played one of these with someone before.
[There are other activities he has, um, only done by himself toO coughs butt it doesn't mean he should MENTION theM actually it would be wiLdLLY inappropriate if he DiD]
It's got me feelin' all tingly inside, aha, ahaha...
[no he is wiggling his FINGERS to emphasize the TINgly-NESS???? STOP!!!!! VETO]
[ Chihiro admits. He's not even entirely sure how to play it with another person. But surely they can just create something together?
And he can ignore his own teenage excitement. Because he sure doesn't know what it means either. He's just really happy to have a friend to play with.
As he boots up the game, he can't help but to glance at Simon quickly, blushing at his comment. T-tingly?? That sounds kind of hentai. Oh he's wiggling his fingers too....
Yet Chihiro just giggles graciously?? Because he's too good for the world and everyone in it. ]
Yeah, I guess it is kind of like that, ehehe. I'm sure we'll have fun!
[He's unused to laughter that's so faint and delicate, as Grace's chuckle is colorful and loud, the kind that fills up a room with noise. Chihiro's is just a slight bubble, the sort of sound that you'd miss if you were hooting and hollering. The Apex may have its share of more timid children, but the other teen's coquettish nature is novel. Simon can't remember the last time he'd met someone his own age who was just as shy, and while he's grown into his horrifying role as the second-in-command of a child cult, it's comforting to accidentally have stumbled into another introvert.
That is, if this person really is who she says she is.
His heart rate picks up all of a sudden.]
Wow.
[Simon marvels at the display menu, which features a tiny little lamb that starts out small in the center of the image. In the nick of time it grows larger and larger, expanding on the screen until it lets out a loud "Baaah~!" and the animation freezes.]
That's... Pretty cute.
[is he talking about the cgi critter or chihiro's giggle we don't know]
Huh. So there really is a two-player option for this thing.
I've never really considered the fact that you could play a world-building game with another person...
[ Chihiro does have a bit of a cult following but he can't really do anything about that. Especially since all those weird nerds think he's just a cute little gamer girl. Really though, Simon's mind may be blown to find that he really is who he says he is. Except for that one minor gender thing. That could be harmless, but we know how it turned out for him.
ANYWAY. With the screen booted up, his eyes light up in interest, watching the adorable lamb and giving another little giggle once the animation freezes and the menu pops up. ]
It is, isn't it? I... I like it a lot more than zombies.
[ Zombies are manly but consider: SHEEP.
Selecting fluidly through the menu, Chihiro brings up the avatar screen, where you can pick who you want to be from a variety of traits and of course genders and maybe species we just don't know. ]
Look, we can even pick a character to be, ehehe. I guess I should choose- [ He trails off. What does he choose! There's some really cute ones, but he feels like he should pick something very strong and manly looking.
But Simon might judge him if he chooses this macho guy when he himself is the opposite! And he doesn't want to be judged.... ] Ummm....
[Spoken with a teasing lilt. Spiteful, in Simon's voice, is a different color altogether. His playful eyebrow waggling also appears to support that this tiny jab is indeed a joke.]
It's a video game! This stuff's all make-believe. The possibilities are endless.
So, go wild.
[pls note here he does JAZZ HANDS which are very different than HENTAI FINGERS (see above)]
And also never use jazz hands on him again. He thinks Simon is just going to like grab him or karate chop him with such sudden hand movements and- well, they're better than hentai fingers though... ]
I was just curious...what kind of character Simon-kun would choose.
[Simon isn't prepared for the attention to be turned back on him so quickly. Suddenly, it dawns on him that he hasn't the faintest clue what "-kun" means, although the way Chihiro says it, it sounds, well, cute. In fact, the teeny tiny gamer pronounces his name so differently from the way he's heard it so many times before, if the smaller boy were to call out to him, he would be able to identify the distinct voice immediately.
A blush brightens Simon's cheeks, extending even to cover the bridge of his nose, all the more visible amidst his "hasn't seen the sun for almost a decade" complexion.]
W-who... Me?
[yes??? you're the only one here, dumbass]
Well, y'see, this is a farmin' game, s-so I'd just pick whatever farmer guy or stable boy they have available, it doesn't really matter-
[While Simon thumbs the controller awkwardly, sifting through a variety of options, he eventually pauses when he discovers an avatar that does resemble him. In fact, the details are eerily similar. The clothes are different- Plaid button down shirt, straw hat, a pair of cartoonish black cowboy boots and dark denim jeans, but the blond long blond hair tucked into a ponytail, skintone, and even facial features are uncannily familiar.
So much so that it makes Simon uncomfortable.]
Wow.
This one's, uh...
[He stares blankly at the screen, at a loss for words, eyes wide open as he grits his teeth, almost as though he's remembering the kind of memory he had desperately tried to forget.]
[ Chihiro does deflate for a moment, only because he was hoping that Simon would have some cool character already built up or something. Or maybe he just feels like he's the only one who's super interested now. But it's not enough to deter him from anything or make him feel too bad.
Especially when Simon finds a literal digital version of himself.
Chihiro designed his first AI to look just like him, so he probably doesn't find it creepy..alkwjejf ]
Ah! It really does look like you.
[ Well he thinks it's probably because Simon is a cool white guy ... help. ]
But if you'd rather be totally different, you should definitely pick a new one!
It's so inexplicably bizarre. To have something done unto him as he's done unto so many others, even Grace. Simon loves his creepy little miniatures so goddamn much, but those accursed figurines have been crafted by his hands, unlike whatever this is. A man made in his image, but virtual, as though someone somewhere downloaded his visage directly from the real world into a digital one.
If Chihiro wasn't here to snap him out of his paranoid headspace, he might not have managed.]
...Well.
What would you recommend?
[Simon instantly regrets asking the question. Of course Chihiro would, Simon would. Why would anybody deny themselves the opportunity to improve?
To be stronger, taller, faster, smarter... More broad-chested and better looking.
Unfortunately, the idea of being kinder or more considerate doesn't ever cross Simon's mind.]
[ It might be for the best not to let Simon know just yet that Chihiro is entirely capable of being the person to recreate a person digitally. He didn't do this of course, but he very much wields that power.
He blinks at the question instead. ]
Eh? Well I think Simon-kun looks cool the way he is...
[ He fidgets shyly. ]
As for me, I think I'd pick someone taller a-and stronger. Someone ... with a lot of muscles! That way he can protect all his friends.
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Date: 2021-04-03 12:51 am (UTC)Ehe, yeah! I guess... I guess so.
[ Oh no, why does he feel all nervous all of a sudden? Simon didn't say date but — well no. Two dudes definitely do not go on dates together. Definitely do not hold hands or scream at scary movies together. No.
He tucks his card away, trying to will his face not to be on fire when Simon's hand brushes his while he's thinking about what constitutes something as a date or not. They really are big though.... they're nice. ]
Eh? Oh! Yeah. I'll just ... go out there now! I'll see you in a bit!
[ HE ZOOMS OUT, and does as promised, considerably more composed by the time Simon comes out to meet him again. And he takes him away to the little place where he's been living, opening up the door to allow him through first. ]
Go ahead. Sorry, it's really not much.
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Date: 2021-04-03 03:45 am (UTC)guess what chihiro, they doSimon had made a few arrangements prior to arriving. It wasn't until after their conversation that the butterflies in his stomach died, swiftly and sharply, as he remembered his situation clearly. Sure, Chihiro is around the same age and seems harmless, but what kind of person would let their guard down so easily? The Displaced have been ripped from every potential corner of the multiverse, and this person could be a vampire looking for an easy meal. He also has no ideas what abilities Chihiro was given upon arrival.
Simon is hiding several knives under his clothing, each in different places and of different sizes, along with one set of chopsticks laced with poison, a gift from an old friend. He scans the room for potential exits, noting the distance from the doorway to the window and the furniture that he'd have to use to propel himself outwards. They aren't that high up and he could easily scale the wall back down to the street if he needed. Chihiro is small and light, so even if she put up a good fight she could probably be thrown pretty far. Here's hoping-]
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Date: 2021-04-03 04:00 am (UTC)Looks just fine to me! Real swell! And uh, homey. Yeah! That's it.
[On the off chance that this is just another lonely, nerdy kid who wants to play video games-]
Sooo... It's just you livin' here, huh! All by your lonesome.
[Simon is willing to risk his life.]
Must get pretty lonely. Dunno if it's a good idea to play zombie games in the dark on your own if ya scare so easy.
[His tone is flippant, maybe too flippant. He's fishing.]
D'you... Like that?
[sexy saxophone noises]
Bein' afraid? 'Cause it's not really my thing, but some people are into it.
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Date: 2021-04-06 05:36 am (UTC)He wouldn't know whether to be frightened or honestly very shocked that someone thought he could ever be a danger. Even in Hope's Peak, no one had considered the timid Chihiro a threat.
Nevertheless! He brings this stranger into his apartment, which is pretty simple for the most part. If there are any cute girly items he hopes Simon just ignores those and focuses on cool manly things. Okay, there's none of that. But there are electronics! ]
Ahh...yes. But I don't mind. I'm used to being alone.
[ Whether he notices that Simon is fishing or not, he fidgets nervously for a moment, thinking about the horrendously frightening game he just purchased. ]
Um.... to be honest, I really hate being afraid. I think I've spent most of my life feeling that way.
[ Oh.... did he overshare? He blushes furiously. ]
Th-that is!! I... I just wanted to see if maybe I'd gotten braver for this kind of thing by now.
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Date: 2021-04-06 06:00 am (UTC)And it had almost cost him his life.]
I'm right there with ya.
I hate being scared, too.
[Simon doesn't say it outright because it's far too personal, and perhaps because it's buried beneath the surface of his subconscious, but he too has been afraid his whole life. Sometimes he wakes in a cold sweat, hearing the shriek of those terrifying, giant cockroach-like creatures, after running for what seems like forever in a nightmare.
In all of those dreams, he is small again.]
In fact, I... Might've signed on for this whole spooky video game night just to spend some time with you?
It's not everyday that I run into other kids who like the same things as me. Even my best friend thinks most of this stuff is super dorky, so I don't really ever get to talk about it with anybody else. But I still like all this stuff! Like, why is it that goin' to the gym is supposedly way cooler than building a tiny supercomputer all by yourself? I don't get it.
The second thing actually sounds like it's a lot harder.
[He really, really hopes this is just a fun time.
No monsters, no kooky vampire stuff. It would be nice to just have one quiet evening where the stakes of life and death are trapped behind the screen.]
I must sound like a real loser.
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Date: 2021-04-06 09:05 pm (UTC)He smiles a bit shyly as Simon speaks, instantly feeling a connection to what he's saying. Even had Simon talked about being small, feeling weak or like he's always running, well Chihiro would have understood that too.
But he blinks a moment as it's revealed that the other boy just wanted to spend time with someone who had similar interests. He feels a little flutter in his chest. Is it relief? Or happiness? Or a mix of those and other things... ]
Really? Um... I'm really glad to spend time with you too, Simon-kun. I really hope we'll be good friends!
[ That hope Chihiro always carries with him is shining through now, as he pumps a fist encouragingly. Though after his expression gets soft and understanding again. ]
I would ... definitely rather build a computer than go to the gym. You don't sound like a loser at all! A-anyway, technology is really amazing! It's so useful, and helpful. Like there's an answer to everything in all those lines of code...
[ Alright now he sounds like a loser. Blushing again, he shakes his head. ]
If you rather we just play a not scary game, I'm okay with that too...
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Date: 2021-04-07 01:40 am (UTC)Wow, don't make those big goo-goo eyes??? Simon.]
I'm down to do whatever you wanna do.
[He shrugs, but um... He is so happy right now.
This is the first new friend he's made in years. Sure, there was Ren and John, but in some ways it seemed like they were pitying him. This feels more tangible, more real.]
Take your pick.
[Despite his tendency to want to man up or hulk out, Simon has always felt a little more comfortable around women. His best friend growing up was Grace, and he had lived with his mom before then, so a lot of this feels more... Natural.
Or so he thinks.]
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Date: 2021-04-17 09:18 pm (UTC)[ He wouldn't want to ruin their plans of holding hands in fear or anything.
But if they both hate being scared, it seems silly to go through with this dumb game just to try and be brave or manly or prove a point...
And Chihiro won't make others suffer through his own insecurity stunts either. ]
In that case, ah, maybe we should forget about the zombies for a while.
[ Or for forever. ]
Oh! Do you want any snacks? I'm sure I have something. I think... it's good to have that when you have guests over.
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Date: 2021-04-18 12:59 am (UTC)They are both members of the Displaced, meaning that either of them could hail from an infinite number of universes. What are the chances that this other, sweet-faced kid, could actually be a monster in human skin? The kind that feeds on foolish prey for energy? He doesn't know.
Sure, Chihiro acts as though they've never had a guest before, but that could all be part of a well-constructed farce. Wouldn't it make sense to seem lonely? That way nobody else on the team would ever find out-]
Why don't you just surprise me?
[Poor Simon. So miserable and distrustful. If he could, in fact, know for sure that this was the truth, he would actually relate. Back when he was a child, people had hardly ever shown up to his own home. His ninth birthday had been particularly rough one- It sucks to invite the whole class and have nobody show up, doesn't it? Pity.
Ah. And then there was the funeral.]
Or, y'know what? Why don't you bring out your favorite thing to munch on.
I'd like to know more about you.
[He'd also like to know if whatever he's being served contains poison, but uh. Not to worry.
He's planned for that.]
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Date: 2021-04-28 06:23 pm (UTC)Genuinely... well. He thinks it's all genuine at least. ]
Eh? My favorite?
[ He thinks briefly and then covers up a little giggle wit his hand. ]
Well, I don't think I would have something I didn't like...
[ This is his house, Simon?? And he doesn't have guests that often. But! Since this is established, he starts rummaging through his food supply. He ends up with some chips and some little rice crackers. ]
Maybe these will be okay. Ah, a drink... I think I just have tea and juice, so...
[ He's somewhat talking to himself, nervously trying to get everything right. But he's somewhat asking Simon what his preference is too. ]
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Date: 2021-05-01 03:01 am (UTC)Aha, right, riiiight!
[god, is he fingergunning? he's fingergunning... and... snapping. what a mess]
Uh, probably... Juice? If I ever have caffeine this late I, hah... Tend to get a little cranky.
[That is THE understatement of the year.]
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Date: 2021-05-08 07:19 pm (UTC)Although the fingergunning is very wild. ]
Ehehe, alright. Then... juice!
[ He scurries into the kitchen area to get them both some snacks and juice, trying to make sure everything is perfect even though it is very difficult to mess something so simple up. He would just die if he ended up being a pathetic host though... ]
Okay, um, here we go. I think this should be good for now. Should we go start the game?
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Date: 2021-05-09 08:04 am (UTC)He has never before seen anyone in his life seen someone so soft, so very much without any edges, and while the other's timid nature and shy mannerisms had been endearing at the store, they are even more charming in this intimate setting. It's not as though Simon doesn't enjoy a good playful jab and somewhat demeaning banter, after all, it's the language he and Grace have developed over the years. But, if he's really being honest with himself, it's nice not to have to defend himself for a change.]
Okay.
[The word is uttered at such a low volume, it's easy to mishear.]
We can do that.
[It occurs to Simon that Chihiro has nice eyes. They lack the mischievous twinkle that usually lights Grace's gaze, but when they aren't full of fear or tears, they are... Pretty.
Whoops.]
Thank you.
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Date: 2021-05-12 08:29 pm (UTC)He's not superb at reading others really, having had very few friends in his tiny little life. So he's not really sure what's going through Simon's head. He's just nervous about doing a good job. Still, the softness of the answer makes his smile almost glow. Maybe Simon-kun is feeling nervous too! In that case, they can get through it together.
With only a moment's more hesitation, he scoots past Simon with his own drink and sets it carefully away from the computer but within reach. Then he sets up chairs for them. There's plenty of room for them both to see because he built his own set-up obviously. I make the rules. ]
Okay then! Let's get started!
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Date: 2021-05-17 01:20 am (UTC)Y'know, I've never actually played one of these with someone before.
[There are other activities he has, um, only done by himself toO coughs butt it doesn't mean he should MENTION theM actually it would be wiLdLLY inappropriate if he DiD]
It's got me feelin' all tingly inside, aha, ahaha...
[no he is wiggling his FINGERS to emphasize the TINgly-NESS???? STOP!!!!! VETO]
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Date: 2021-05-24 02:38 am (UTC)[ Chihiro admits. He's not even entirely sure how to play it with another person. But surely they can just create something together?
And he can ignore his own teenage excitement. Because he sure doesn't know what it means either. He's just really happy to have a friend to play with.
As he boots up the game, he can't help but to glance at Simon quickly, blushing at his comment. T-tingly?? That sounds kind of hentai. Oh he's wiggling his fingers too....
Yet Chihiro just giggles graciously?? Because he's too good for the world and everyone in it. ]
Yeah, I guess it is kind of like that, ehehe. I'm sure we'll have fun!
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Date: 2021-06-16 06:11 am (UTC)That is, if this person really is who she says she is.
His heart rate picks up all of a sudden.]
Wow.
[Simon marvels at the display menu, which features a tiny little lamb that starts out small in the center of the image. In the nick of time it grows larger and larger, expanding on the screen until it lets out a loud "Baaah~!" and the animation freezes.]
That's... Pretty cute.
[is he talking about the cgi critter or chihiro's giggle we don't know]
Huh. So there really is a two-player option for this thing.
I've never really considered the fact that you could play a world-building game with another person...
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Date: 2021-06-19 02:31 am (UTC)ANYWAY. With the screen booted up, his eyes light up in interest, watching the adorable lamb and giving another little giggle once the animation freezes and the menu pops up. ]
It is, isn't it? I... I like it a lot more than zombies.
[ Zombies are manly but consider: SHEEP.
Selecting fluidly through the menu, Chihiro brings up the avatar screen, where you can pick who you want to be from a variety of traits and of course genders and maybe species we just don't know. ]
Look, we can even pick a character to be, ehehe. I guess I should choose- [ He trails off. What does he choose! There's some really cute ones, but he feels like he should pick something very strong and manly looking.
But Simon might judge him if he chooses this macho guy when he himself is the opposite! And he doesn't want to be judged.... ] Ummm....
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Date: 2021-06-19 04:36 am (UTC)[Spoken with a teasing lilt. Spiteful, in Simon's voice, is a different color altogether. His playful eyebrow waggling also appears to support that this tiny jab is indeed a joke.]
It's a video game! This stuff's all make-believe. The possibilities are endless.
So, go wild.
[pls note here he does JAZZ HANDS which are very different than HENTAI FINGERS (see above)]
I'm not here to judge.
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Date: 2021-06-26 01:39 am (UTC)[ Don't call him out?????
And also never use jazz hands on him again. He thinks Simon is just going to like grab him or karate chop him with such sudden hand movements and- well, they're better than hentai fingers though... ]
I was just curious...what kind of character Simon-kun would choose.
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Date: 2021-06-26 02:20 am (UTC)A blush brightens Simon's cheeks, extending even to cover the bridge of his nose, all the more visible amidst his "hasn't seen the sun for almost a decade" complexion.]
W-who... Me?
[yes??? you're the only one here, dumbass]
Well, y'see, this is a farmin' game, s-so I'd just pick whatever farmer guy or stable boy they have available, it doesn't really matter-
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Date: 2021-06-26 02:28 am (UTC)So much so that it makes Simon uncomfortable.]
Wow.
This one's, uh...
[He stares blankly at the screen, at a loss for words, eyes wide open as he grits his teeth, almost as though he's remembering the kind of memory he had desperately tried to forget.]
Practically a spittin' image.
WOW THIS IS SO OLD WTF
Date: 2021-10-07 04:25 am (UTC)[ Chihiro does deflate for a moment, only because he was hoping that Simon would have some cool character already built up or something. Or maybe he just feels like he's the only one who's super interested now. But it's not enough to deter him from anything or make him feel too bad.
Especially when Simon finds a literal digital version of himself.
Chihiro designed his first AI to look just like him, so he probably doesn't find it creepy..alkwjejf ]
Ah! It really does look like you.
[ Well he thinks it's probably because Simon is a cool white guy ... help. ]
But if you'd rather be totally different, you should definitely pick a new one!
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Date: 2021-12-22 06:57 am (UTC)It's so inexplicably bizarre. To have something done unto him as he's done unto so many others, even Grace. Simon loves his creepy little miniatures so goddamn much, but those accursed figurines have been crafted by his hands, unlike whatever this is. A man made in his image, but virtual, as though someone somewhere downloaded his visage directly from the real world into a digital one.
If Chihiro wasn't here to snap him out of his paranoid headspace, he might not have managed.]
...Well.
What would you recommend?
[Simon instantly regrets asking the question. Of course Chihiro would, Simon would. Why would anybody deny themselves the opportunity to improve?
To be stronger, taller, faster, smarter... More broad-chested and better looking.
Unfortunately, the idea of being kinder or more considerate doesn't ever cross Simon's mind.]
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Date: 2022-01-03 09:43 pm (UTC)He blinks at the question instead. ]
Eh? Well I think Simon-kun looks cool the way he is...
[ He fidgets shyly. ]
As for me, I think I'd pick someone taller a-and stronger. Someone ... with a lot of muscles! That way he can protect all his friends.
[ Chihiro isn't this a farming simulator. ]
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