Before offering Keisuke any sort of greeting, DekaMaster used his SP License to quickly scan the other man’s body. That gesture could have been seen as rude, but Doggie had dealt way too many times with shapeshifting Alienizers to take any risks.
When the result on the screen revealed he was facing the real deal, the Commander put his License back into his pocket, and offered a handshake to the newcomer.
"X-Rider in the flesh. I didn’t expect someone like you to appear in these parts. Still, it’s a pleasure, as always.”
"As you probably noticed...” - He pointed toward the distance, where the Dekaranger Robot could be seen, fighting against some enormous war machine. - “The Dekarangers were mobilized here. I was just looking for traces of whoever could be piloting that Kaijuuki. Have you seen anybody suspicious in the area?”
Keisuke looked at his twin before him. The younger man looked nervous, unsure of himself, shy even. He held his own helmet over his left eye in an attempt to shield himself. The agent of G.O.D. near found the other, dare he say, cute?
A thought he wouldn’t have believed to have had toward anyone, let alone an exact copy of himself. Well, not an exact copy, of course. They had their clear differences just in how they held themselves. “You’re not from around here,” he observed, offering his hand to the other. “I’d be more than willing to show you around.”
He gave him a charming smile, an attempt to disarm the other Keisuke. Let him know he’s in good company with himself, after all. “Perhaps we could start with getting a cup of coffee? I know a good café around here, after all.”
「 It was hard to believe he had accidentally
ran across another version of himself. A
version of himself who wasn’t scared by his
own shadow, so to speak. This other him held
himself so proudly and without fear. Hell, he
seemed quite sure of himself and invested in
the things he did with a type of feel that
showed he wouldn’t let anyone stand in his
way. It was easy to find it sort of relaxing.
Relaxing as it was, the offer of the hand made
Keisuke pop back a bit away from it, as if he
was expected to be attacked instead of offered
a gentle hand to hold.
“I, am not, that is correct...”
It was a short comment and not much was
added beyond it. Even as he spoke it the
words seemed to be taken away by the wind.
His voice lost and silent.
Sleeve pulled down over his hand, the young
man laid it in the palm of the other as his
silent agreement to this coffee. Too scared to
tell him of his physical position, he simply
kept the helmet over his eye as he stared at
their hands with the other. 」
There was always the question about what was going on with this whole disguise, isn’t there? A sudden random person of unknown origins to anyone who was in the past.
How does someone know one knows, who has done nothing that anyone knows about, be a “Kamen Rider”?
Eclipse called himself a Kamen Rider from the get-go. No questions asked. ‘I am a Kamen Rider.’ It was as simple as that. But really, is the title so easy to hand out? Even in a situation where it is technically true.
Eclipse, and in return Seikuu, did fight for others at the drop of a hat. He did fight risking his own life quite freely and defended those who needed it. Even fought the same kind of evil group that his seniors and the juniors after do, but does that really mean he’s allowed such a prominent title?
It seemed getting mixed up with Hongo Takeshi and Jin Keisuke was now really going to prove it one way or another as his ‘Rider-ship’ was in question.
“Keisuke,” Hongou started as he looked over the younger man with his two-toned hair “this is the person you spoke of who you ran across by chance?” The question was simple, mostly relaxed, though a little on edge by any who might know him. After all, he was concern about some random person who came out of no where who fought an evil organization not a single one of the Riders currently active even noticed was existing. [Even with all their travels across the different countries, they should have noticed something right?]
Watching the two seniors, the young cyborg took a single deep breath. Nerves growing ever so much. He could feel the tension of the moment. After all, most of his existence was lies up to this point and the lies kept having to come out. It just meant now he was terrified that he might have fucked up his history.
Freeing Keisuke from that project, offering the whole peace offering, insisting upon their joining of forces instead of being enemies. It was sudden, sure, on both sides honestly, but it was how things were going now and it was now time to talk more fully on the subject.
He had given Keisuke a location, of course in coordinates, to a forest insisting to go there in two weeks time. He said there they will be alone with no one to possibly even spy on them and they could communicate freely in any form chosen.
Plus, he added, Keisuke would see a side to Apollo he normally wouldn’t have known existed because he’d be off duty during that time on a few days break.
And that was why the man was currently wearing his suit at a camp site with a large tent already propped up and tables situated with chairs around it. A fire was already going helping heat water for the coffee he was about to brew as well as a little snack to eat along with it.
Sure, normally, he wouldn’t be wearing his suit while camping like this [though everything else he did during this camping trip was same as always] but he was actually a little concerned on how Keisuke would take seeing him in his outdoor’s gear. If Keisuke came, he’d change if request, but really he’d otherwise be a little to nervous to because of how terrified he is of making Keisuke say no to the idea of working side by side.
“... Please come Jin Keisuke, I don’t... want to have to stay your enemy...”
> SHIPPING THEM HARD! Send me two character names and I’ll fill out the list for you
Who is the clingy one? - You’d think Oki because he’s in space a lot and wants to cling to Hiroshi when he is on the planet but Hiroshi is the clingy one. The guy counts down the days until Oki’s going to arrive home. Flies out to the crash site of the shuttle, picks up Oki and cradles him in his arms insisting upon him taking a nap with him before reporting in on the landing. [Probably happens often enough they don’t even expect Oki to check in right away anymore.]
Who is more likely to admit a mistake? - Oki is a lot more likely to admit one. He’s a bit more honest about things he does than Hiroshi who is a bit more awkward about it. Hiroshi will end up admitting mistakes but it sometimes takes him more time to get it out and it’ll be said probably very awkwardly and timidly.
Would they lie to make each other happy? - Not really. Sure Hiroshi is bad at admitting mistakes and will try to avoid it as long as possible, but really the two prefer not to straight up lie to each other and try to keep a very honest relationship.
Who is more experimental (in bed)? - They both aren’t really sexual so there won’t be that kind of ‘inbed’ but romantically it’d be Oki who’s more experimental and Hiroshi who’s the shy one being all awkward and enjoying the moments.
Who is more spontaneous? - Hiroshi is a lot more spontaneous than our little space bug. After all that time in space and doing stuff with Nasa, Oki got himself a bit too used to routines and because of that he needs Hiroshi to help get some more surprises and interesting things in his life when he’s back on Earth and it’s a pleasant change that he’s very happy for.
What do they do to cheer up each other on a bad day? - Sadly most of the bad days are when they are apart [because Oki is in space] and not when they are together so there’s not a lot they can really do for each other. But they do try their best! Though delayed, Oki and Hiroshi do send messages back and forth and photos to try to cheer up each other and help the distance feel shorter.
Oki sends lots of photos if things he finds and sees in space to try to keep Hiroshi happy by surprising him with cool things [and brings stuff home from the places he visits if it’s perfectly safe to do so] while Hiroshi tries to take pictures of places around the countries he travels doing Rider work so Oki can see how the world is changing while he’s gone. [It’s a good thing Hayato makes so many cameras for all the Showa Riders as gifts!]
Is there something they’d like to change about each other? - Oki wouldn’t change a thing about Hiroshi. He loves the fact he’s so motherly and cute, yet can be extremely serious as needed and it makes him feel grounded and relaxed. It’s a sense of a normal you don’t get working a job he has.
The only thing Hiroshi would really want to change about Oki is the distance they have to have in their relationship. He wishes one of them could maybe teleport to the other or at least have constant conversations instead of it taking so much time to send messages to each other. He deals with it, but that doesn’t mean it won’t hurt a little waiting for him to return home safely.
How do they describe one another to other people? - How does anyone who knows Hiroshi, describe Hiroshi? Mother. A big loving sweet mother who’s overly worried about those he cares about and has the most hilarious wtf text messages and can be a bit clingy to protect, but he’s a sweet heart and that’s what matters. A big cuddly flying sweetheart.
Hiroshi would sound like such a mother [proving Oki’s point] and sound like a mother so proud for his son, saying Oki is this very accomplished man following his dreams into space helping to develop things we could only dream of and he’s so proud of him and loves him so much–.
How are they both handling money? - Hiroshi is not so good at it. Talk about over spending on all the loved ones there mother!
Oki though doesn’t usually have much of a chance to spend with the whole spends most of his time in space thing.
Who is the more romantic one? - Oki is a lot more romantic and always tries to be the one carrying the other in his arms, but it’s hard when Hiroshi is a clingy mom who wants to protect his precious baby.
Lazy days or adventure together? Who prefers what? - Hiroshi honestly wishes he could have more adventures with Oki but because of all the work he does in space he prefers to have lazy days with him and help him relax since he needs it.
Who is the one to more likely initiate sex? - N/A… but if they did? … N/A… If they ever tried to have sex I think they’d either romance themselves to sleep before it starts or laugh each other off the bed being cute dewebs.
If they had a pillow fight, who would win? - The funny thing about these two is they sometimes just have this wave length. Whenever one wants to pillow fight the other just knows and tries too and it ends up with the two fighting until they are a laughing mess on the floor with no winner.
Who plans more cute surprises for the other? - Hiroshi tries his best to make as many cute surprises as he can for Oki to help make up for his work but it’s usually Oki who’s the one who does more surprises as he brings homes all these wonderful gifts and suggests things for them to do that he misses or wants to try since being away that Hiroshi usually doesn’t expect.
> SHIPPING THEM HARD! Send me two character names and I’ll fill out the list for you
Who is the clingy one? - Keisuke hands down. That guy will just cling to Apollo’s arm at random.
Who is more likely to admit a mistake? - In most cases you’d think either Keisuke or them both equally but Apollo actually is more likely as he’s overly feeling stressed about their relationship and overly concerned he’s going to screw up or hurt him.
Would they lie to make each other happy? - Apollo does lie if he thinks it’ll help Keisuke, and the same would probably happen back if Keisuke could even lie. Apollo though learns more and more to hate lying and does end up starting to say the truth even if it hurts later on in the relationship.
Who is more experimental (in bed)? - Keisuke, technically, since he’s new to everything they try being the guy who’s newer to sex.
Who is more spontaneous? - Surprise surprise, it’s Apollo Geist. That guy has more surprises than Keisuke. Suddenly has a table full of desserts for Keisuke or has a camping trip planned or maybe even a random ask to go on the boat with him [when he hates being on the boat?]. I think it’s gotten to the point Keisuke is honestly excited to hear what random plan or action Apollo would take next and when.
What do they do to cheer up each other on a bad day? - When Apollo has a bad day Keisuke usually pushes him to go camping. Just pack spices, an umbrella, and a knife and just go head off into the woods unprepared. Either that or he’ll take him to a nice coffee shop and just have a nice conversation.
Apollo, though, will do just about anything to cheer up Keisuke. From the giant table of desserts and sleeping with him after topless, to taking him fishing, to being a playful sweetheart.
Is there something they’d like to change about each other? - Keisuke wants to change Apollo’s legal name to help him separate from his human past and help him move on from the abuse he got.
Apollo would make it so Keisuke could eat all his meals without sleeping without even eating a quarter of it. Maybe lighten his weight a bit too so they could go horse back riding together.
How do they describe one another to other people? - Keisuke’s honestly kind of shy about him and is just. “He’s hot in more ways than one. He’s not what you expect. He’s surprisingly very gentle.”
Apollo though is just that Keisuke is cute, cuddly, adorable, hot, and innocent. [Protect this poor child’s innocence.]
How are they both handling money? - Both of them are great at handling money, though Apollo does spend a good deal on coffee beans but they do get the good stuff [and a year’s supply of cheap shit to help try to teach Keisuke to make coffee himself without fucking it up]
Who is the more romantic one? - Apollo is so romantic Keisuke just melts.
Lazy days or adventure together? Who prefers what? - Apollo always thinks what people usually would consider and adventure is a lazy day, so he prefers /both/ in that sense while Keisuke kind of just loves to do anything with him because it’s relaxing, fun, and happy.
Who is the one to more likely initiate sex? - I know I’m not going to be believed for this but…
Keisuke. Literally Keisuke. And quite literally [to Apollo’s perspective] at random. “Calm your hormones you innocent child.” Keisuke pouting in the distance.
NOT TO MENTION the time Keisuke even shoved Apollo against a fridge trying to seduce him into it–
If they had a pillow fight, who would win? - Keisuke would start every pillow fight they have but Apollo would always win though it’s a win for each since it ends in nice gentle cuddles and kisses and a wonderful rest.
Who plans more cute surprises for the other? - Apollo does so many cute surprises for Keisuke as I kind of already mentioned, and Keisuke tries so hard to return them but he keeps being outdone.
>SHIPPING THEM HARD! Send me two character names and I’ll fill out the list for you
Who is the clingy one? - Tethys is the clingy one hands down. She’s goofy clingy and sprays Apollo with water.
Who is more likely to admit a mistake? - Neither will admit a mistake to each other, unless it’s a work related one and that’s another story. Since that’s just a need to own up to their own mistakes in that field.
Would they lie to make each other happy? - Y.E.S. Quite literally how their relationship kind of ends up, in verses where she survives her son being taken, Apollo constantly lies to her about her son’s life so to not bother her and insult her for her own happiness. Though Tethys hasn’t been given a chance to lie for Apollo’s happiness, she would do it if given the opportunity.
Who is more experimental (in bed)? - Tethys is more experimental because of weird “research” to try to help with getting pregnant while Apollo is more experimental in the normal sense as he actually actively has sex while she’s not interested beyond the pregnancy.
Who is more spontaneous? - TETHYS IS SO FLIPPING SPONTANEOUS EXCUSE ME APOLLO SIGHS AT THE THOUGHT.
What do they do to cheer up each other on a bad day? - Venting. They let each other vent as much as they please on anything. In whatever manner they choose too. Even if it’s text message ranting that ends up being ten pages long on a terrible coffee brew Tachibana made.
Is there something they’d like to change about each other? - Apollo: Can she stop spraying me with water and calling me flaming?Tethys: Can he stop pointing out I both exist and don’t exist in more ways than one?
How do they describe one another to other people? - Apollo: She’s hyper, excitable, professional but excitable. Tethys: Kinda a grump, good at his job, relaxes in the outdoors. It’s like he’s a different person–.
How are they both handling money? - Apollo is great at it. Tethys is quite the saver, never know if she has to run for it again.
Who is the more romantic one? - APOLLO [No matter what I don’t think this will be anyone other than Apollo if he’s in the ship. JUST TRY ME]
Lazy days or adventure together? Who prefers what? - Apollo would prefer adventures with her because it means they are probably working and that means she won’t be as annoying as on lazy days. Tethys though is more of a lover of both, a little bit more together of the two types. Adventure, to her though, is dragging Apollo off to do what she wants.
Who is the one to more likely initiate sex? - Tethys: I’ve decided I want to try to have a child.Apollo: You are in a good rank for that, good luc–Tethys: I want you to be the father since you’re the only one I trustApollo: –k… … … You want us to fuck okay then.
If they had a pillow fight, who would win? - Tethys would start the dang thing trying to win against Apollo but no matter what Apollo would finish it and make her pout.
Who plans more cute surprises for the other? - Tethys does, after all Apollos Mr. Grumpy McGrump and she’s always happy to have a nice little day of teasing with her Flaming friend.
Just because one can time travel, doesn’t mean they can freely just bounce around and not worry about screwing things up. Messing with things is always something that should be top priority.
That’s exactly why Seikuu is currently terrified for their very existence with the fact that he is currently standing face to face with the person who made them a cyborg, 38 years before he was supposed to meet him.
Okay, okay, things started out very normal. Go back in time, wearing the disguise, be Seikuu and everything’s good. Start lookin’ for some evil people to crush and pretend to be the Rider who saved that era, fine fair easy. But Keisuke wasn’t supposed to be around.
I thought Keisuke was supposed to be overseas during this time? Did I happen to pick the lowly little time he’s back in Japan for my trip this time or something? Does the world hate me? I’m not supposed to meet him yet and he’ll recognize his own tech if I get hurt! What do I do?
You gotta play it cool. Play it cool. Relax. Relax. Everything will be okay. You just gotta pretend you don’t know him and it’ll be fin--
