α — T. Togami — Ω

Too cool to handle.

[shoujonotes]

[elasticlxve]

Would you?♦

Hisoka chuckled as response, knowing that his statements made the boy angrier, to deny him of the truth. But he wouldn’t push anyone to that path without knowing if it was worth the pain and torture that followed. Also, he had no interests to share that so easily. If he wanted to know, he would have to find by himself and then he would reveal a little more; but for now he would play his usual tricks.

He reached for one of the cards, golden eyes set on the male as he brushed the index fingertip on it, imbuing it with a Nen technique called Shu which altered the properties of the material into similar of a steel dagger. He expertly threw the card to an empty chair, slicing it in half. The card reached the wall, stuck on it. The aura soon faded, returning it to its average properties.

Maybe you need to look better.♣

[mrbossforyou-blog]

He remained silent for three good minutes, simply focusing his attention on the cards. Though if the jester was observant enough he should notice his hands were not precisely calm, actually vibrating slightly. He loathed above all things people that questioned his knowledge.Some things were not worth researching, one of them was that specific area. Entertainment. How ridiculous and mundane.

He just noted how he rubbed his own card between his fingers, first of all associating the friction to something- but what? Either answer would have been dissipated by the impulsive behavior he displayed. His eyes didn’t miss how that chair had been empty ever since he arrived, and how quickly the damn card sliced it in half. Takatora soon felt his blood boiling with rage, even if his expression was cold, nearly immobile. How? Did someone cut the chair and left it there to surprise newcomers? Even then... He hated to doubt his own logic.

“I touched those cards myself... There wasn’t a single one different from the others. It couldn’t have escaped me...” Slowly, he left a few bills on his table and turned around, ready to make some investigations by himself before demanding the truth. He wouldn’t depend on a fool’s bribery... “I assume that you just had this set to trick the short minded individuals, jester. But you can’t fool me. I’ll learn that trick of yours, even if it takes me months... And I’ll show you that this is all fantasy.”

[alittleboxwithriders]

Asakura had no time to dawdle with a kid like him. He was boring, snotty and thought that he cared about his status and more. He didn’t care for anything like that, but survival and fun, and he wasn’t being useful for any of those.

He grabbed him from the collar and pulling him close, face to face. His eyes deep on him with an annoyed stare. He was hungry and he wouldn’t eat dirt again. He would do whatever to get a decent meal even if he had to beat the kid for his money.

“I’m not asking you again. The wallet. Now.” He hissed. It was in his best interests to not displease him any further.

[mrbossforyou-blog]

Once the older man seemed to lift him like he was made of cotton, he furrowed his brows and wrinkled his nose with disdain. Not even once in his life he’d received such treatment, much less being looked in the eye with hatred that almost materialized between them. That must have been what he thought... Yet he couldn’t be further from the truth... What a dull man he was, in that case. But- if his life was endangered, then he wasn’t in the best of places to argue.

“Tch... You know well where it is, so take it yourself. If you intend me to give it to you... then it’s useless. If you want money, you need to do something in return. It’s called working. You can take my wallet and gain nothing, or beat a few assholes for me and go home with your hands full of cash... The choice is yours, now.” 

[mrbossforyou-blog]

“I am not giving you my wallet. What are you, a broke singer from the seventies that wants to have some glory by robbing a Togami? I don’t have cash on me, and you can’t use my cards in the commoner’s supermarkets. Now, out of my way.”

[elasticlxve]

The male chuckled by the scientific explanation about his tricks with his playing cards. Certainly, the qualities he appointed were true, but the cards were nothing normal ones, and he wouldn’t mind to give him a small demonstration. The male pulled the deck of cards from thin air then placed it on the table, giving him a small nod as permission for him to check the cards.

You’re free to look as much as you want. But I can assure you that my magic tricks don’t involve any smoke or mirrors♣

[mrbossforyou-blog]

What was so amusing about his explanation that he thought it was a good idea to laugh? Or was it part of his performance? Either way, he didn’t care as long as he got the answers he needed. If there was a new material yet unexplored... he could always use it. Slowly, he approached the small table an stretched a hand, first of all running his fingers on the surface of his favorite card, the Ace of Spades. Taking the card between his fingers, he bit the inside of his cheek with irritation. It was... slightly disappointing to see it was just laminated cardboard. The weight of the paper was the regular, and the print quality was questionable... Probably produced years before the jester was born.

However, as he said the word ‘magic’, he couldn’t help but to smirk with some insolence, though nothing too malicious. Looking back at him, he decided to handle the full deck between his slender hands. “Heh... Is that so? It seems to me these are just... plain cards. But... magic. Magic doesn’t exist. There’s skill, of course. Undeniable skill, I might say. But... You can’t fool me. If there was magic in this world... I think I would know.”

[heiroftheheir]

It always seemed that Takatora was overly confident, and considering that they were not only family, but that Zeus was his elder… He figured he should at least try acting the part. Attempting to maintain the cool air of a Togami was no easy matter for a man quite as neurotic as Zeus… But dammit he would give it his best try. Smiling warmly at the brunette’s nonchalant greeting, Zeus nodded in return before folding his arms over his chest.

The anxious heir was beyond flattered to learn that his cousin valued his opinion to such an extent as to ask for feedback on his ideas. “Mm-mm? H-heh… Interesting. So you want to run your prototype proposal by me? Of course, Takatora. Would you like to step into my office? We can discuss over coffee or tea if you’d like.”

[mrbossforyou-blog]

Much to his surprise, he wasn’t greeted with cold words. He was surprisingly kind for a Togami... but didn’t give an impression of someone that you could easily manipulate. Quite the opposite... Zeus had a good impact on people, and he could tell at first glance that he could be as strict as his father if he wanted. Like the person who could offer you a hand in times of need... but someone who could also make sure you regret your mistakes. Hoping he wasn’t mad about his car anymore, he smiled.

“You think it’s interesting?! That’s... Mm. That’s new. Chronus laughed his ass off when I told him- my mistake, of course... And father thinks it’s still too soon to come up with those things. Well... As a Togami, I know we must excell in everything. But it means we’re also constantly targeted... Eh?! You got your own office?!” Blinking with surprise, he took a moment before nodding eagerly. “Yeah, sure! Um... It’ll have to be tea, Zeus. I’m afraid that you might dislike what I’m about to say... But I loathe coffee.”

[heiroftheheir]

“Mm? Surrounded by hearts, ya say~? Tha’s certainly interesting’…~” Trailing off the moment he started going on about his car, he felt himself go pale. The knot in his stomach that had begun to well as time passed only now resurfaced. 

“Not safe to… F… List was s’pposed ta pick me up fifteen minutes ago. She… Ain’ been textin’… I… Fuck!” Not even bothering to end the conversation, he allowed the phone to drop from his hand. He had no idea where she could be… But the thought that something terrible had happened wouldn’t leave his mind. He took off at full speed down his driveway. He would run as fast as he could in the direction of her house… All he could do was hope she had taken the usual route… and that by some luck the car had just broken down on its own.

[mrbossforyou-blog]

He didn’t need more explanations to find out what had happened. She took his car. Feeling her pressure levels rising dangerously, he leaned against one of the pillars downstairs before air left his body with a dizzy sensation. It just felt so damn wrong, he thought he was about to pass out right there. There was a small chance she wouldn’t push that damn button- too slim, however. She wouldn’t be one to know his car had been modified recently... Hell. She didn’t know what his car really looked like under normal circumstances.

Swallowing hard, he clenched his teeth and exhaled before his knuckles cracked furiously. He felt powerless... She was never late to a meeting with that imbecile, much to his dismay. “Fuck.” Quickly dialing the emergency number, he grabbed his helmet and the keys of his motorcycle. If something had happened to his sister, he would never forgive himself. 

[heiroftheheir]

“Mm? T-takatora?” Coughing into his sleeve to alleviate his nervous stuttering, he straightened his back to firm his resolve. “Mm. It’s me. Did you need something?”

[mrbossforyou-blog]

“Yeah, it’s me.” He simply nodded as a short greeting, noting his voice changed considerably after coughing. Smiling softly, he shrugged while sliding his hands inside his pockets. “Truth be told... I’ve been working on a new project lately. Ever since I touched your car- thing I now regret, I’ve been implementing in my new car a panic button for extreme situations. Of course, it’s still developing, and right now I left my car almost assembled at home. But I was wondering if I could tell you my premise, and you could give me some feedback- at least on the prototype idea.”

[heiroftheheir]

“… How th’ fuck did ya get this number, dickhead? Nd th’ hell is it ya want from me?”

[mrbossforyou-blog]

“She’s got it written down on her agenda, father has Zeus’ number on his phone, and so do I. I know it’s different, it doesn’t take half a genius to guess this was your number... Especially because it was grossly surrounded by a heart. But I need answers, Anus. Why did you take my car? If my sister is with you, you better stop that car and use your own. Father told me to only work with my own stuff, and it was in the workshop this morning- By this, I mean that it’s not safe to drive it until I’m done. Just... Stop the fucking thing and get away from it.”

[heiroftheheir]

… Where th’ hell is she…

She didn’ reply t’ my las three tex’s… Maybe she fell ‘sleep…

[mrbossforyou-blog]

“He better answer his fucking phone... Tch. Pick up, douchebag.”

[mrbossforyou-blog]

Where is my car?

...

Oh, fuck.

[mrbossforyou-blog]

“I’ve always wanted to ask you... Why do your cards seem slightly different from normal ones? If they were of the same cardboard as any, they would move differently between your hands. Of course, you make them seem surprisingly light, but I can tell they’re... strangely heavy to be made of simple cardboard. They wouldn’t bend that much... Not without them remaining intact.”

[mrbossforyou-blog]

Mm. I guess I could as well be the next Super High School Level Perfection... I am more than a perfect body, though. I am a perfect mind. A genius. It seems those petty tittles are not as grand. I need something bigger... Like an explosion. Yes. But- What kind of thing should I blow up next? 

[mrbossforyou-blog]

// Funfact: Takatora isn’t as tall as his father, or his cousin. And he really hates it.

[mrbossforyou-blog]

“Ah... Could it be... Zeus? Is that you?”

[sharpdressedheir]

Togami couldn’t help but to chuckle at his attitude. Cocky and imposing. He did a great job with it but he lacked something. Real life experience and when that came, it would strike him like a freight train. “Yes. You’re exceptional. But also young and impulsive which is not a good combination.”

The male patted his shoulder, placing his serious stare on him. His eyes were cold, almost trying to pierce him with his stare as the grip on his shoulder was slightly tighter. “Yes. I do want to take care of your sister. But as well, I don’t want you to cut her liberties because of it. She may do wrong things, but she has to. It’s part of living. When I say to take care of her I mean you help her in her way, not block her; and I will ask the same to her.”

[mrbossforyou-blog]

“Young and impulsive... Those sound like the adjectives you would use to describe mother when you married her, am I right? And you still believe she’s great.” Shruggin, the simply opted to laid back against his seat and place a cigarrette between his lips. Odds were he would tell him to turn it off right away, but he wouldn’t waste the chance of possibly getting away with it.

“H-hey, I got it. Don’t get too serious about it. It gives me the creeps when you start getting intense about something. Like... When I asked you to show me some good music to listen... That one time was freaky.” Quickly clearing his throat, he nodded and let air exhale through his nostrils. “Heh... It can’t be helped. She’s already doing wrong things with him, I’m afraid. Or maybe not. I don’t know for sure... Mm. So I can’t go into her room when she’s not around? But father! That was simply the funniest thing! She leaves her clothes pretty much everywhere and- Did you notice she’s been buying a lot of things lately? Anyways. I get it. I get it... I’ll be the coolest brother she can have.”

“Now... That reminds me, did you know Zeus’ dad is simply the man with the tightest face on the planet? He looks like he’s got something stuck in his ass.”

[mangafascination]