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@secondshipcaptain
Farewell and Thank You
(On 10/17/18 I moved from Detroit to Chiang Mai, Thailand and I am currently focused on establishing a new life here. As a result of that, and other circumstances I won’t get into at present, I am permanently closing this blog. Thank you for your readership and support over the years. All the Best, MB)
There is no God in this world.
Do Tokitatsu knows that Hirato stole the schematic data?
“Most likely. Tokitatsu plays at being a fool, but beneath his facade he is incredibly observant and cunning.”
“His laptop password was IH3@rtmyBBYBr0th3r of all things. I’m half inclined to believe that he anticipated my next move and did that simply to mock me.”
My sincere apologies! I was thinking relationship initially, but now I'm more inclined to ask for his loyalty Circus wise.
“Following the massacre of the Third Ship, Tsukitachi cautioned me against losing my position by openly opposing the government.”
“If I were to take a stand against the corruption within the organization, I’m inclined to believe that Tsukitachi would support me. However, it would be incredibly dangerous. The decision would ultimately be his to make.”
“Strategically, it would make the most sense for him to remain uninvolved in any physical actions and maintain his position. Having a ‘man on the inside’, so to speak, to conduct reconnaissance and provide insider information would be incredibly beneficial.”
It would also ensure that his life is not as easily endangered...
Do you think Tsukitachi would cheat on you?
“No, I trust Tsukitachi with my life. Trusting him with my heart is a simple matter. I don’t believe cheating is within his character. He’s always been exceedingly loyal.”
That said, he’s never ceased being a shameless flirt.
But then again, neither have I.
📝Uro
Send me “📝 + (fandom)” and I’ll reply with a character I would RP from that fandom.
(I would certainly try my hand at Uro, especially since I enjoy writing elegant and refined villainous characters. I would especially be interested in putting him up against Hirato, Akari, or Tsukitachi. I miss the Uros I used to RP with since I enjoy writing a good fight scene. It’s been far too long.)
(Akari-mun and I created a Karneval multi-muse account at @karnevalcameos a few weeks back for when we need characters to fill-in plot lines. Perhaps I will test him on there if I can find a partner who is interested in doing so.)
Do you ever worry about Tsukitachi's loyalties given how others react to him?
“My apologies. I’m not sure I understand the question? Would you be so kind as to clarify? Loyalties in regard to what precisely? I’m quite curious to know.”
What was your first impression of Akari when you met?
“What an arrogant creature. It would be most amusing to humble him.”
Have you ever wished Akari would be less violent or antagonistic towards you?
“Honestly, I’ve always found it to be simply adorable.”
(Hirato and Tsukitachi both possess inhuman speed and strength. If Akari’s little outbursts and attacks truly bothered them, they could both dodge them with great ease. It’s far too amusing to antagonize the good doctor and it’s the most fun to them when they can wind him up into an unholy fury.)
Who is the person that has made you most jealous and would consider a threat to your relationship to Akari?
Casually leans back in chair. “There is no such person. All of those I’ve eliminated posed no true threat to my standing. Rather, I found their existence to be exceedingly annoying and thus I chose to rid myself of their presence.”
(Lies. Akari’s ex from his last long-term relationship is of concern to Hirato, but he hasn’t met him to date. That said, he’s aware of the other man’s power and influence, which even extends into economic dealings with Circus. Thus far, Tokitatsu has conspired to ensure that the two never meet as it would surely prove disastrous.)
Why do you get so jealous? are you afraid Akari might leave you or cheat on you?
“Hardly. I simply abhor it when others dare to openly demonstrate their foolish desire to obtain what is already rightfully mine.”
Kuronomei
firstshipcaptain:
Amber eyes went wide as Tsukitachi studied the schematics that the other boy had produced on this phone. “Wow!” he exclaimed, duly impressed. “How’d you get your hands on this?” he asked, now narrowing his gaze at his interlocutor as though he might learn something simply by staring.
You’re not just a pampered prince, are you? A normal student would never have the academy’s security schematics on their phone. Hell, a normal student wouldn’t even think about needing something like this.
And then his smirk lengthened. Maybe you’re more fun than you seem, HI-RA-TO.
Realizing that he was holding a conversation in the hallway, where they might be seen or overheard, he resolved to table the issue. “Eh, we can talk about why you’re the next James Bond later, okay? Right now, we gotta move.”
With that, Tsukitachi motioned Hirato to follow, walking on the left side of the deserted hallway. From his earlier reconnaissance, he knew the cameras wouldn’t pick them up if they did their best to stick close to the walls. He kept one eye trained on the security schema on the screen in front of him, directing his companion with easily-interpreted hand signals.
Finally, they ducked into a stairwell. Knowing they were temporarily out of reach of any type of surveillance, the redhead turned to his companion once more. “Okay, almost there. Gotta go up four flights here,” he pointed to the stairs behind them. “And then walk through the skybridge to the upperclassmen dorms. We gotta be careful there, though – that skybridge is almost all glass.”
Maybe we should sprint across it? Or crouch low? Wonder what would be best…
He canted his head, realizing that he was not making use of an invaluable resource. If Hirato had the security schematics, then the brunet probably had some good ideas about how to get around unseen. Think I underestimated you, roomie… sorry ‘bout that. “So, how should we get across that skybridge you think?”
Hirato paused, carefully weighing their options before deciding upon a course of action. “To my understanding, the upperclassmen are not subject to the same curfew. This gathering is more or less an unofficial, but largely tolerated, Kuronomei tradition. Yes?”
Thinking aloud, he crossed his arms and leaned against the railing of the stairwell. “It’s below my dignity to crawl on the ground like some worm. Likewise, any tampering with the security system will raise suspicion. Frankly, these measures are in place to guard against outside anti-government attacks and potential varuga activity that may threaten the staff and student body. Other transgressions, like student misbehavior, are a secondary concern. Therefore, tampering with any part of the system could send the entire school into a state of high-alert. That would be highly undesirable...”
“There is only one way, then. Come now.” He said, taking Tsukitachi by the hand and practically dragging him up the four flights of stairs. When they reached the top, he turned to the other boy to address him. He wasn’t entirely pleased with this plan, but it would provide him with some degree of amusement and a small measure of revenge for having been manhandled by the other so thoughtlessly earlier.
“It’s safe to say that some ill-behavior is expected of the upperclassman tonight, so it wouldn’t be out of place for two of them to abscond from the party to go for a little stroll. Perhaps out of the need for some privacy?” Standing at the entrance to the skybridge, Hirato's staid expression melted into a faint but menacing smirk. “The most effective disguise when infiltrating any environment is to behave as if one truly belongs there, so it only follows that we simply have to act the part. I do hope that your acting skills are on par with my own, TSU-KI-TA-CHI.”
Fisting his hands in the lapels of the other boy’s jacket, he pulled him close. ”Here is the scene to be enacted. Right now we are upperclassmen; two lovers, intoxicated from a night of revelry, stealing a moment together away from the crowd. Security or anyone else won’t bother to give a second thought to such a petty, juvenile matter. For tonight, they’ll turn a blind eye and let it be.”
Bringing his hands up to Tsukitachi’s shoulders, he circled his arms around his neck before lightly pressing their foreheads together. “This has to be reasonably convincing in order to work. Now, don’t turn away. Keep your eyes trained on my own so that our faces are not seen by the cameras or any other passerby. Now, start walking backwards to the other side until we have crossed the bridge and are in the clear. Do you understand?”
Hirato chuckled, deep and low. “If you must, just close your eyes and imagine that I am one of the hot girls you so desperately wish to take back to your dorm room tonight.”
I hope this makes you squirm with discomfort, you devil. You deserve far more than this level of humiliation for causing me so much trouble in a single night.
Kuronomei
firstshipcaptain:
“Eh? Fornicate?” Tsukitachi startled at the implications. He’d not expected to bring anyone back to the dorms, but then again, he wasn’t exactly opposed to the thought. He just wasn’t very experienced at these sorts of endeavors. Guess that’ll change now that I’m not sleeping in a room with three little brothers, huh? New life, new experiences and all…
“Relax,” he assured Hirato with a sly wink. He threw a casual arm about the brunet’s shoulders and continued talking with the air of someone far more practiced, “No one would expect you to stand outside of your own room. I mean, there are two beds. You can have company over too.”
With that, he ushered the other boy out into the hallway and locked the door behind them. Amber eyes glowed a bright, burnished gold as he explained their plan to slip beyond Kuronomei’s infamous camera system. Oh sure, the internal surveillance wasn’t as airtight as the All-Seeing Eye that sat atop the academy’s gates, but still, their plans would require some modicum of stealth.
Won’t be a problem for me, since I’m used to sneaking out of a full house. Wonder about this prince, though… I bet he’s never broken a rule in his life.
“Oh, I’m good,” Tsukitachi said, voice brimming with confidence as he answered the issued challenge. “Earlier, when I was carrying in my bags, I remembered where the hallway cameras were and figured out all the blind spots.” Here he pointed to his head, smirking like the devil in a convent. “May not look it, but I’m actually pretty smart.” He then shrugged. “And I’m used to sneaking around. You try to tell my mom that you want to go to an all-night party at girl’s house! It’s much easier just to creep out when everyone’s asleep.”
He straightened up, stretching his meager height advantage to its fullest before leaning towards Hirato. “You look like the studious type, so think of this as an entrance exam. If we can make it back to our room tonight without getting in trouble, then we belong here. If we get caught, then we were probably going to wash out anyway, right?”
Shrugging the redhead's arm off his shoulder he regarded him with a renewed sense of disdain.
Two beds? Is he insane? Just my luck to be roomed together with an over-sexed, ego-centric, would-be womanizer. How disgusting.
After listening to the proposed escape plan, Hirato made to reply that, yes, Tsukitachi indeed did not appear to be very smart. Still, the last thing he wanted to do at present was to draw unneeded attention to them while out in the open. It was now well past curfew for their floor, and even being out in the hallway at this hour was a punishable offense. As new students, they could easily feign ignorance, but it was best to err on the side of caution.
“Since our entire academic careers are at stake, I’m somewhat disinclined to trust your memory, so I will offer you a more sound alternative.” Retrieving his cellphone from his back pocket, Hirato flipped through several files before pulling up the schematics for the entire security network of Kuronomei - a file he had secretly stolen from Tokitatsu’s travel laptop prior to his departure.
“Here.” He said, handing the phone over to Tsukitachi with a haughty, self-satisfied smile. “As you said, I’m the studious type. I always do my homework.”
Drink up, baby, stay up all night With the things you could do, you won’t but you might The potential you’ll be that you’ll never see The promises you’ll only make
Drink up with me now and forget all about The pressure of days, do what I say And I’ll make you okay and drive them away The images stuck in your head
People you’ve been before that you Don’t want around anymore That push and shove and won’t bend to your will I’ll keep them still
Drink up, baby, look at the stars I’ll kiss you again, between the bars Where I’m seeing you there, with your hands in the air Waiting to finally be caught
Drink up one more time and I’ll make you mine Keep you apart, deep in my heart Separate from the rest, where I like you the best And keep the things you forgot
People you’ve been before that you Don’t want around anymore That push and shove and won’t bend to your will I’ll keep them still
@warringbeauties
Kuronomei
firstshipcaptain:
Tsukitachi smirked at Hirato’s assertion that he’d only complimented the boy to ensure that he didn’t renege on his word to attend the party. “Not really,” he said with a shrug. “If all the girls are on you instead of me, that would be pretty annoying and potentially disastrous for me, wouldn’t it?” He canted his head and appraised his companion. “Not every compliment has some underhanded purpose, you know. Could be you just look nice.”
Wonder what made him so cynical. Doesn’t he realize he’s hot? Or is it that he doesn’t think people can be honest? What a moody, unfriendly kid…
Still, he had no desire to further agitate his very uptight roommate. Letting the conversation drop, the redhead began sifting through his clothes again. “Okay, okay, we can go. Just hang on. I have to change too. Can’t let you get all the attention,” he said while assessing his clothing options for the evening.
Golden eyes landed on another form-fitting shirt – deep forest green this one. Mom always liked this color on me; said it brought out the green flecks in my eyes. Nodding in assent, he quickly shed his shirt and trousers, completely unabashed in his state of underdress. He’d never had much privacy growing up, after all. Changing in front of a new roommate was simply par for the course. Deciding to dress opposite to Hirato’s black velvet and jewel-toned shirt, Tsukitachi chose a cream linen jacket to pair with his t-shirt and distressed jeans.
He strolled over to the mirror and appraised his outfit. “Nice,” he said. “I look hot too.” Turning to the brunet, he offered a winning smile.
Tsukitachi dug through his belongs to find his keys and wallet, gesturing to Hirato to do the same. “Best take your key too. Don’t want either of us to get locked out if we’re separated.” He paused, adding, “Or if you decide it’s too much fun for you and you come back early.”
With that, he led the brunet out the door and down the hallway. “Ah, one last thing,” he said, cadence tightening just a trace. He adopted the affect of a man inadvertently caught in an ambush. “We can’t be seen. Technically, first-years aren’t allowed to visit upperclassmen dorms. Think you can manage not to get caught, HI-RA-TO?”
Hirato continued to straighten his appearance in the mirror, running a hand through his unruly black hair. “Yes, well if your plan is to return to this dorm and expect me to wait out in the hall while you drunkenly fornicate with...” His mind shut down abruptly as he caught the reflection of Tsukitachi stripping down to his boxers in the mirror. He mentally chastised himself for staring at his roommate far longer than what was reasonable before quickly averting his eyes.
Not very shy now, are we?
Having pulled together his attire for the evening, the redhead strutted in front of the mirror openly admiring himself.
Rather conceited as well, but not without reason. It appears that what the gods failed to gift him in the way of manners and tact was compensated with uncommon devilishly good looks. I imagine he’ll garner all the attention he desires tonight quite easily.
How annoying...
Hirato took his cue to collect his keys as instructed, heaving a heavy sigh of resignation as the two of them stepped outside of their room. Still feeling foolish and if he was wearing a costume of some nature, he continued to fret with his clothes until Tsukitachi informed him that they were breaking the rules by even attempting to attend this event.
“Oh, what a convenient caveat to omit from our previous discussion.” At this juncture, it would be fair game for him to turn around and retreat to the peace and safety of their room. However, the manner in which the other boy addressed him struck him as a challenge - and Hirato was never one to back down from a challenge. “Yes, TSU-KI-TA-CHI, I can manage rather well. However, your ability to move with stealth and discretion appears to be questionable at best.”
I swear if we get expelled on our first night due to his idiocy I will destroy him.
Kuronomei
firstshipcaptain:
Tsukitachi went about his task, humming and dancing as though the music were flowing through the headphones still hanging uselessly around his neck. He’d already arranged most of his clothing when his roommate interrupted. Sheesh. Does he want me to clean up or not?
He turned to address the surly brunet he’d been saddled with, to say something reassuring so that Hirato wouldn’t change his mind about coming to tonight’s party. But as he took in the form of his roommate, he could only offer a wolf whistle in response. The vibrant blue of his shirt made the other’s purple eyes look downright electric. It skimmed his frame, throwing into sharp relief the pale of his skin and the lean physique. Even his dark hair seemed glossier next to so bright a hue.
Tsukitachi laughed. “Indecent? You look pretty damn decent to me. I’m sure all the girls will think the same too.”
Still, that Hirato was clearly self-conscious didn’t escape his notice. He wanted the other boy to accompany him, and if Hirato felt too embarrassed to do anything but stand against the wall and glare at all the ‘neanderthals’ in attendance, that wouldn’t suit his purposes at all.
He looked at his clothes again, hips still canting to the beat in his mind. Speaking to the brunet, he considered his options. “You look great, but you won’t have fun if you don’t feel great, you know?” His fingers danced across the hangers, searching for something to layer over the clingy blue affair he’d just talked Hirato into wearing. “Yep, this!” he announced, pulling out the jacket in question.
Tsukitachi marched over to Hirato. He rolled up the sleeves of his black jacket, exposing the grey and black pinstripe of the lining. The jacket itself was a deep, black velveteen material. He ushered his new roommate into the jacket, tugging along the sleeves and collar, scrunching the material at the elbows and popping the lapels to give the whole ensemble a chic, casual look.
Stepping back, the redhead curled his fingers under his chin and considered for a moment. “You still look sleek and sexy, but now you won’t feel so naked, I bet.” He canted his head and gestured to the full-length mirror. “What do you think?”
Hirato startled slightly at Tsukitachi whistling at his appearance before quickly marshaling his features back into a well-practiced expression of bored neutrality. Beyond the hushed whispers of some of the younger household servants, no one had openly complimented him on his appearance in such a manner previously. It wasn’t entirely unpleasant, especially coming from the rather striking redhead, but he wasn’t intent on letting that be known, either.
Those warm golden eyes combined with that vibrant red hair. He would be far more attractive if he would just cease talking...and moving...and breathing...
“Empty flattery.” Hirato sighed heavily with a dismissive wave of his hand. “You’re simply intent on convincing me that attending this gathering will be anything short of annoying and potentially disastrous.”
Clearly not one to be easily discouraged, Tsukitachi arrived at the solution of presenting him with a jacket. Before he could protest, his new roommate began to manhandle him rather boldly, stuffing him into the garment and fussing with it until he was satisfied.
Hirato went to open his mouth to complain but stopped abruptly when Tsukitachi referred to him as ‘sexy’ of all things. Choking on his unspoken words, he raised his hand to his mouth, feigning a cough in an attempt to conceal his reaction.
“Yes, yes, it’s fine.” He spat out, swatting the other boy away in a bid to regain his dignity and some modicum of personal space - a concept that was obviously entirely foreign to the chatty redhead. “Let’s just get on with this, then. Leave the rest of your mess for now. It’s been an exhausting day and my patience is already waning.”
📝 + Teen Titans *chinhands*
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(Blackfire. Didn’t even need to think about that one. I adore her and would take to her easily, I think.)
