RL with Ken

[redlikecrimson]

[Honestly he's not sure what to make of the gift basket he got. He's not even sure how he got it. It shouldn't be possible and yet.

No, it's definitely here.

So Aya sighs and takes it down the hall where he knocks on Ken's door. He's still in shock and has no words. And as soon as he has permission to enter the room, he walks in and sets the basket down in front of Ken.

There...is no explanation for this. It's better to just...show him.]

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[wasabloodknight.livejournal.com]

What the hell? That little bitch!

[redlikecrimson.livejournal.com]

[Condoms, lube, and...whipped cream. This is the oddest gift basket he's ever seen in his life. And he's lived in America.]

That just arrived.

[He's still...working on wrapping his brain around the fact.]

[wasabloodknight.livejournal.com]

Well get rid of it. There's no need for it.

[redlikecrimson.livejournal.com]

[Aya falls silent for a moment before moving the "gift" off to the side and sitting down.]

You've been avoiding me.

[wasabloodknight.livejournal.com]

I've been behaving. I want to head home soon and we can't if I'm still hurt.

[Right. It sounds good, doesn't it? He's already busy looking back down at his magazine again.]

[redlikecrimson.livejournal.com]

Ken. I know you.

[Basically, he's not buying it.]

[wasabloodknight.livejournal.com]

And your point is?

[redlikecrimson.livejournal.com]

That you're avoiding me and that it's because of what people have said on the community.

[wasabloodknight.livejournal.com]

Wouldn't you want to hide out if everyone accused you of wanting to fuck your best friend?

[redlikecrimson.livejournal.com]

Actually, I wanted to make sure you were alright.

[wasabloodknight.livejournal.com]

Of course I am. I just... don't like it when people butt in to things they really don't know jack shit about.

[redlikecrimson.livejournal.com]

Neither do I. This is something that should be kept between the two of us.

[Aya glances over at him.]

But you don't have to avoid me, Ken.

[wasabloodknight.livejournal.com]

There's nothing to keep between us, either, but they don't seem to realize that.



I just don't want any weirdness, you know.

[redlikecrimson.livejournal.com]

...If there is nothing between us why would there be any weirdness?

[wasabloodknight.livejournal.com]

Well, between Eris and all the crap with Greed and Harumi and everything. It makes things seem... weird. I don't know how to explain it.

[redlikecrimson.livejournal.com]

[Aya just nods then studies the wall for a moment as if it's fascinating.]

I understand what you mean.

[wasabloodknight.livejournal.com]

... look, I'm sorry. For getting you dragged into this.

[redlikecrimson.livejournal.com]

[Absolutely fascinating things. And Aya's going to smile a little now.]

You have nothing to apologize for, Ken. This isn't your fault.

[wasabloodknight.livejournal.com]

Maybe not, but it's still complicated our lives more than they need to be.

[redlikecrimson.livejournal.com]

I haven't found that to be the thing that's complicated our lives. The arrival of the community, yes. But not this.

[He's just going to be perfectly honest about that.]

[wasabloodknight.livejournal.com]

[redlikecrimson.livejournal.com]

[He pauses and looks down at his lap, gathering his thoughts.]

If you think about it, we're looking out for each other already. People pointing out that it looks like something more isn't a complication. If there is nothing there then we ignore it. That's all that needs to be done.

It's the security risk that's the complication. We have to be careful about what they learn. [He pushes some hair from his face.]

Maybe the real question is...why should it bother us if there is nothing there?

[wasabloodknight.livejournal.com]

... and does it bother you, Aya?

[redlikecrimson.livejournal.com]

What truly bothers me is that they won't leave you alone. You've had enough hardships in your life.

[wasabloodknight.livejournal.com]

We both have. That still doesn't answer my question.