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| Subject: Re: Sharades (Sharaku, Shun)  Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:54 am | |
| — ... — Now, that wasn’t what Shunnosuke expected. He could perhaps cogitate the scarf was there to hide a bruise, an attempt to self-choke even. A robot? He’d never guess if it weren’t for Sharaku. Even more astonishing, a robot dating? Was it a regular girl or another mechanical creature whose appearance is that of a female human? He didn’t even know anymore. So Alphonse is not the only one? But he said his creator only made one… So there are more out there? That can possibly explain why they are completely different. Alphonse had a mature, analytical mind while Charles was more inclined to be…human-like? He acted like any other shy, self-conscious and easily flustered lose—erm, regular teenager.
— …hm. — Shunnosuke noticed Charles’s stare to them. He wasn’t the type to feel sympathy, even after the android’s snapping out moment, however... For a moment, Shunnosuke would do nothing, directing himself to one shelf of clothes. One finger on his chin and he seemed to be searching for something meanwhile. Something he quickly found: a tie, a long black tie. — Hey, you! Where do you think you are going? — Shunnosuke replied, loud enough for Charles to listen. Whether the android listened or not, the teenager wouldn’t take long to reach him, staring deeply into him for a moment with a firm, far from satisfied stare. — Isn’t it just rude to leave me like that? Aren’t you forgetting something? — In fact two things. One is exchanging their farewells, of course, as for the other… he placed kindly the tie he had just found on Charles’s other clothes. — Pick a white social shirt before wearing this, it'll contrast better. I’d like to teach you how to tie, but I’m not your nanny and that’s what you get for thinking you could just vanish without even a “thank you”. Besides… — A thin smile began to bloom on his lips. — I’m sure you’d prefer your girlfriend to do it on my behalf. Remember the order: white social shirt, then the tie, and the midnight blue coat for last. Understood? | |
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| | Subject: Re: Sharades (Sharaku, Shun) Mon Jun 29, 2015 5:39 am | |
| Charles stopped at the sound of Kurosawa's voice. It was surprising, to say the least, that the boy decided to indulge in a conversation after all that. Charles turned, curious to see as to why he had been called out, when Kurosawa closed in, holding something in his hand. He placed it caringly over the suit and the pants. Just what..? His mouth would slide open for a moment in surprise, but he'd close it in a matter of seconds and nod. "T-thank you." He would mutter, avoiding direct eye contact with the boy...
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His new outfit neatly put in a bag and his wallet nearly empty (sigh...), Charles exited the store on his own. It was one heck of a day, but something made him feel it was still worth it. Kurosawa wasn't that bad. Besides, he helped him when he needed it, despite them never meeting one another. And Sharaku wasn't that bad either. Charles made a rude act, forcing the man into this whole matter. He could've just gotten angry and lash out at him, leaving him on his own, but he didn't. Humans were weird.
Charles has left the scene... | |
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| | Subject: Re: Sharades (Sharaku, Shun) Mon Jun 29, 2015 6:20 am | |
| Hm, okay? Seeing as he had no personal interest in chasing Charles himself, Sharaku would simply stay standing where he was, his arms crossed over his chest as he watched the two from distance. Well, sort of. He wasn't really paying them much attention in all honesty. It wasn't all that interesting to peep on them. He wasn't much of an extrovert, unless he found social involvement an entertainment of some sort. If not, he didn't really focus on it much at all. There wasn't anything in it for him. Besides, they weren't involving him in the talk anyway, and he had no reason to go and butt in.
For now, he just looked in their direction absentmindedly, his mind frankly on something completely else at the moment. If Shun came back and snapped him back from his musing, okay. If not, okay too. He wasn't going to stand around for ages anyway. Not here. | |
| | | | Shunny
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| | Subject: Re: Sharades (Sharaku, Shun) Tue Jun 30, 2015 2:35 am | |
| Once Charles payed for his clothes and left, Shunnosuke followed him with a warm smile, filled with nothing but satisfaction. He altruistically helped a person! …well, kinda, not a real person, but the intention is what matters most. Plus, he managed to successfully assist a stranger with his choice of a future career. The joyful feeling, quite new to the student, was all over his face. Priceless.
It wouldn’t take long for him to return to Sharaku’s company, the sense of gratification over his little accomplishment. It would probably mean nothing to Sharaku as he was often indifferent to such matters, mayhaps, or he might if anything find it bothersome or hilarious due to his current mood. In Shun, however, it had a considerable impact. — Hm, that was a rather easy task. I handled it well enough, but it thrills me...how did you know the guy was, in fact, another one of the likes of Alphonse? More important than that…can you believe he got a girlfriend?? Doesn't that surprise you? — If it doesn't, at least Shunnosuke was. Oddly, Alphonse had no interest in romantic relationships, as he seemed to be fine with his artificial condition. Charles seemed to want to hide the fact he wasn't a "real human being" right from the beginning, hence his constant tension... Does that mean there are other androids out there in Azores, created by different people...? | |
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| | Subject: Re: Sharades (Sharaku, Shun) Tue Jun 30, 2015 8:20 am | |
| Hmmm. What..? Sharaku would turn his gaze to look at Shun, not particularly excited about his thoughts being interrupted. Then again, he sort of expected it would happen sooner or later. Too bad he couldn't tune out. Shun would most likely get upset that he wasn't paying him enough attention. Even though he was tempted to do just that at the moment. He already pretty much predicted thet Shun would be surprised over the whole robot with a girlfriend matter, after knowing Alphonse as the only android so far. And frankly, he was sort of already beyond that subject. Ah well, what can you do?
''Not surprising. He barely understood what you were saying, and pretty much just went along with whatever. It is easy when the other party doesn't have the means of resisting. You would have had more work had he actually been picky, but he doesn't appear to know much beyond the fact that the word fashion exists.'' Whether Shun was actually aware of it or not..it was true that he very much didn't care. Not in the same sense as the teen, at the very least. He wasn't the type to feel accomplished over something as flat as this. It wasn't even entertaining. What work is there in shoving your choices at someone who is just dumbly standing there, pretty much following only out of principle? For him, that was just boring. Might as well just turn off and do it on auto-pilot. Probably would be manageable that way too.
He would shrug somewhat indifferently. ''A human cannot do things such as bending a metal pole by kicking it. Nor do people make a metallic sound when they fall on the ground. That, and he didn't seem to deny it when I called him a robot before.'' It took him a good while to recall that meeting, but he remembered fairly well now. He had just let it sort of drift before, seeing as that meeting hadn't been much of a convenience to begin with. And it gets harder to keep all the different people you meet in mind. Not when it happens to be only a one timer. He didn't even remember how long ago that was already. ''And no, not really surprised. If an android can wield a Persona, that means they are made to be like humans. Probably just to a varying degree. Perhaps they can even simulate love for all I know. I am not a mechanic. But in theory, similarity to humans seems to be the intention. Science is a powerful tool after all.'' It was perhaps a little unusual, but he didn't see it as that much of a surprise. The more surprising part would be...a human girl actually wanting to date a robot. Assuming she knew. | |
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| | Subject: Re: Sharades (Sharaku, Shun) Wed Jul 01, 2015 7:45 pm | |
| ”Not surprising”. Of course Sharaku had to be what he called a “bucket of cold water”. Why did he think he could share his happiness for his accomplishment with the older, anyway…? One thing is not paying attention; annoying yes, but Shun could understand, with a little bit of effort, that some people have different tastes and therefore different interests. Another thing is to completely belittle something that’s important to someone else. There’s a difference about being honest to being a complete jerk, or in Shun’s polite, euphemistic terms, a rude person.
He’d stare blankly at the older, recovering a few seconds later. So Charles was indeed a robot. Not that Shunnosuke doubted Sharaku, but a living experience says much more than verbal confirmations. The things you find out. — Right. At least for me everything you just said was pretty unconventional and surprising, but yes, I almost forgot that we’re two different people, with different “opinions”, isn’t that so? — Despite his calm and smiling demeanor, Shunnosuke’s tone and special emphasis on the last word could imply to the more observant people that he was obviously resentful for the way Sharaku led the talk, not even trying to be friendly at all… If there was a reason for his long lasting state of boredom and coldness, the teen wouldn’t pursue it. Not today, when he was fed up with trying to converse with someone who was clearly annoyed by everything he does or says. — Now, I appreciate your invitation and all, but if I may, I have to get ready to meet my grandfather. It was a pleasure to see you again. — He kept his eyes on the other's face and, for some time, his smile looked not passive-aggressive as before, but genuinely concerned this time. — I’m glad you’re alive and well… — With that said, there wasn’t much else left for the student to do but to exit the store and return home, unless of course, Sharaku went after him, a possibility easily discarded. Other than that, it was just better to part his ways and try to cope with what’s left of his feeling of fulfillment… | |
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| | Subject: Re: Sharades (Sharaku, Shun) Sun Jul 12, 2015 12:11 pm | |
| ''...''
Now what? What exactly did Shun want of him? To be all 'yay, great?'. Sure, he could, but it would probably be obvious he wasn't interested enough anyway. And as far as he knew, Shun didn't like when he played pretend either. So what then? Besides, he was simply stating a fact, not trying to offend anyone. Though, apparently, for Shun it equaled or something. He really didn't know. Perhaps Shun would be happier if he spent half his time lying. But that would lead nowhere, so what's the point? ''Everyone is different. Your point? I'm simply stating what I think, that's all. I don't know what exactly do you take my words for. Would me feigning interest make it any better? I'd just be lying if I pretended to be enthusiastic over this. Which, I suppose you wouldn't like either. So I don't bother trying.'', he'd state calmly as he looked at the younger, not really reacting to the tone that was used. He wasn't about to let things get on his nerves this easily now.
He would snort lightly when Shun made his excuse. Right. And he had 5 heads. If the teen really had a planned meeting like that, he wouldn't come around and spend so much time helping a stranger, would he? Just to say he had to go the moment something didn't sit well with him. He would give the younger a thin smile. ''Thanks for your concern. On the other hand, I think you're lying. You wouldn't have spent so much time goofing around with a stranger if you had a family meeting planned and knew about it. Though, if you really need a way out that badly, feel free to go.'', he'd state as he looked after the teen. In all honesty, pulling things on him wasn't the best idea. He could usually tell when people were making things up or lying fairly easily. If nothing else. At any rate, it was Shun's choice as to what to do in the end. He wasn't going to keep the younger here forcefully or anything. If he really needed an excuse to leave like that, then what point was there in bothering? Sharaku was not the type to prod when people acted avoidant unless it was of a high enough interest to him. Otherwise it was not his problem. It wasn't worth possibly starting an argument. | |
| | | | Shunny
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| | Subject: Re: Sharades (Sharaku, Shun) Sun Jul 12, 2015 1:39 pm | |
| Eh? He’d give the older a fairly confused look. — ”Point”? There’s none, all I am saying is that, to me, it’s amazing to find out that the neighbor is an android while to you it’s unimpressing. I don’t know you, but from where I come, we are not used to see cybernetic people having human-like lives… or any cybernetic people, for that matter. — While he wasn’t really getting Sharaku’s remark here, shrugging the topic off, the following made him glare at Sharaku in a way that was clear the teenager was trying the best to sublimate the anger built within. — …I didn’t come here to meet a stranger. I came for you. —Gosh, he didn’t even know there would be an undesired company there, a third wheel, how could he make time to help a stranger when he didn’t even know he would have to help a stranger, to begin with? No, he didn’t want to make a scene out there. If only his tolerance for confrontations was higher… Shunnosuke inhaled deeply, letting the intensity of his stare soothe before speaking in a more even tone: — Because I missed you and I was worried that you would make it out alive, and somehow I trusted that you would call me as soon as you settle down, just to tell me “hey, you idiotic naive brat, I survived and I wanted to meet you”. But nooo, you had called me to help your dear friend or whatever with clothes, which is fine, because I could make time to come as long as it meant to stay close to you after so long. Yet you get indifferent and moody, giving me these, forgive me the language, half-assed answers whenever I try to converse with you, distancing yourself ever since I’ve arrived this piggery. Well, thank you very much, that’s exactly how I dreamed of seeing you again. Next time I’ll make sure to not try at all, instead I’ll just stay quiet and stare at your pretty amber eyes, I’m positive that will be more enjoyable to both. — There was an obvious acidity and sarcasm in his words as he took his phone and started typing rather furiously, despite the calm-sounding tone in his voice. Yeah, perhaps he was lying — or perhaps not, since the person he’s been typing was exactly his grandfather. Maybe he could say he was tired and didn’t want to see Sharaku again; on the other hand, by the way things stand the teen could tell the other would just be happy to hear such thing... — That’s the truth, but I don’t intend to argue about it anymore, I’m done with this. And you don’t have to “feign interest” in how I’ve felt either… — Now he had expressed everything, Shun couldn’t help but to feel quite sad now, turning his back and still typing on his phone. | |
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| | Subject: Re: Sharades (Sharaku, Shun) Sun Jul 12, 2015 2:57 pm | |
| Sharaku would shrug lightly. ''Maybe it's because I don't really care. After seeing Shadows and everything, I can't find a human-like robot impressive at all. A little strange perhaps, but that's it. Androids aren't really my concern either way, I suppose.'' He wouldn't say he was for the idea very much, but he wasn't going to butt into the matter. Eh. He would stare at Shun flatly at first. ''I am aware of that. But you seemed quite enthusiastic about helping him once you started. That's why I'm mentioning it. You could have just refused. I never said you must help him at all cost. You didn't come for him, yes, but you paid him a good amount of attention anyway, did you not? That's all I'm saying.'' What should he have done? Shun jumped on it and started a fashion talk almost right away. And he was not really interested in that kind of detail over some pieces of fabric. There was no reason for him to force himself into that conversation. The teen seemed happy enough to do his fashion lectures anyway. Neither of the two paid him any attention at all at the beggining either. And after he decided to go off on his own, it didn't matter much anymore. Besides, he did not want to hear the same stuff Charles had to.
At the next rant, he would sigh, closing his eyes. He was aware of that. The problem was, that Shun was taking it too hard. Even after all this time. He's always been that way. The intensity just perhaps varied with time and situation on hand. He would never be a talkative optimistic dolt like Hyde. Nor was he like Shun. It's not like you can change your personality much, can you? The big troubles happen when people interpret things their own way. He wasn't doing this literally on purpose. It was just how he normally acted. Was that wrong? Maybe, maybe not. He couldn't tell Shun to enjoy it. But neither could he turn himself around because someone didn't like it. His intention was honestly rarely offensive. And when it actually was...then it was generally very obvious. At least when compared to his current actions. It was just that...people tended to take his flat and indifferent type of approach negatively. So he wasn't an extrovert. And apparently it was a big deal. Being touchy feely was hard for him. Usually, it felt as if he was trying to be someone else if he forced that kind of acting. He simply had different ways of expressing things. Sadly, Shun appeared to want the former. As well as only understand such. And..he was no good at that.
''I know that.'', he would state in a low tone. ''I could say sorry, but I don't see it mattering much here. I've always been that way. I figured you'd notice after all this time. Maybe I just have a way too different personality than you do. I..don't enjoy talking to the air too much. It's not that I don't have answers when people converse with me...but I'm not a talker. I think a lot, but I prefer not to voice everything unless it appears really important. I...suppose I don't do things the way you want them, or so it seems. What can I do? Force myself to express things your way so you'd understand? I am no good at what you seem to want. Even if I tried, it would only be one time or so. You can't change who you are just like that.'', he would shake his head slightly. ''I can't do much about it. It's not like I can stop you from interpreting what I do in your way. Nor can I blame you, I guess.'' He himself didn't understand Shun or some other people at times either afterall. ''It's your call in the end. I am not even trying to argue. I may say things bluntly most of the time, but it's rarely a means of starting an argument. That aside...just beause I do not show outward interest, doesn't mean I do not care at all. Though I suppose most assume that...'' And he couldn't be mad at that. He figured most would jump at the most obvious answer to the way he reacted. Still, it was a bit sad at times. All that said, he wouldn't really do anything. He would simply keep standing there, watching the teen with a solemn expression. He didn't think a sudden change in what he was doing would really help much..assuming he made himself do it. | |
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| | Subject: Re: Sharades (Sharaku, Shun) Sat Jul 18, 2015 3:59 pm | |
| Once Shunnosuke was done with his phone, he’d place it in the pocket of his jacket, sighing. — You failed to understand…again. It’s not a matter of your personality, or how you behave in a general basis… — He was slowly building up negative feelings inside. “No, hold your breath and count ten”, he thought to himself. How to explain to Sharaku the problem was him being a hypocrite, demanding Shunnosuke to act in a way that’d make him comfortable while complaining about the very opposite situation? That word was potentially offensive and he didn’t want to reach there yet. Plus, they apparently had different ideas of the meeting. While to Shunnosuke’s teenager and overly dramatic and romantic mind, it was an opportunity to reunite with Sharaku, to the older it may just be another day with an acquaintance, at best. — My grandfather is coming to pick me right now. I guess that’s a sign I’m not a “liar”. — He shrugged. Not quite true, as he arranged the meeting on short notice, but and of course his grandfather would come to his aid, probably misinterpreting the occasion as Shunnosuke being eager to assist with the family business — more eagerly than the usual, as the teenager had always developed interest in earning the family’s power and influence. — Well now, I’ll just wait outside. Good bye. — He replied, still not turning to Sharaku at all… There wasn’t much to discuss, anyway, since their company was mutually bothersome to the other. Somehow, this turned into a very sour occurrence… Some things can’t be helped, but at least this time the teenager was positive it wasn’t his fault. Not at all.
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| | Subject: Re: Sharades (Sharaku, Shun) Sat Jul 18, 2015 5:37 pm | |
| Then...what? Didn't Shun just complain about his response and apparent moodiness a moment ago..? And now he was saying it had nothing to do with the way he behaved. Sharaku was confused right now. Way to be clear with your intentions. He was getting it. Apparently he didn't understand a lot of the time...but how was he supposed to? In the end, Shun told him pretty much nothing. Oh, it's not this, nor this..Then what it IS? Because he simply didn't follow this train of thought anymore. He wasn't even angry or irritated over it. Just...sad. He didn't know what to do anymore.
He would turn his gaze away. ''Thanks for that. You're being extremely helpful. As in, I still have no idea what it is that I'm supposed to understand. Just a moment ago, you were saying you had a problem with me being moody and giving you half assed answers...and so on. Now you claim it has nothing to do with how I behave. No, I don't understand. Not when you give me several options as to what the problem possibly is...but don't really explain in the end at all...'', he'd say, his tone somewhat dull. Honestly, if he were to take that very nice 'again'...yes, he would admit that he perhaps didn't understand sometimes, but how was he supposed to? If he were to compare how many times Shun showed that he felt not understood to how many times the teen actually clearly explain why it was so...there would be a discrepancy in amounts. Now, he wasn't dumb, but what was he to really do? Many times, it appeared that Shun thought flailing about how someone misunderstood again was enough...that it alone would somehow make a bulb light over his head. Well, it did not. Sure, he could try making a guess..and assumption..to what? Most likely to just get chided for not getting it right again. Did he want to...? Not really. He was just really sad, and it hurt. Unlike Shun who seemed to be getting negative about it in one way or another. Guess...he did have slight mood swings here and there, but in the end conclusion, he rarely ever meant any actual harm. He just wanted for things to work...but as much as he was trying...he apparently wasn't genius enough to decipher what Shun meant...
He would just stare at the ground, his hands clenched into fists. He was honestly at loss right now. Stating that he didn't understand again...but making no bother to tell what the problem really was. That just hurt. He was at least trying...why would he spend the time explaining things otherwise, despite the fact that he was far more comfortable with keeping his thoughts to himself..? But apparently that didn't matter, because Shun had his own view, which he didn't feel like sharing with him. How was he meant to make sense out of it all then..? And to do it correctly, as a matter of fact. Otherwise, the teen would get upset again, right..? When Shun went to point out how he wasn't a liar, he would just bite his lip to not say anything. It was no use. Yeah, right. Before, the younger said he should go to get ready for a meeting with his grandfather. Which implied it was apparently to be later on and all. Then, he all of a sudden spends a good amount of time texting on his phone, only to claim that his grandfather is coming to pick him up now. Doesn't that sound quite convenient? If the issue was only that Shun needed to go get ready for a real meeting...why did he have to go as far as to make his relative come get him, if it was not the original plan? Something was wrong with that. If he were to guess, he'd say that Shun texted his grandpa only to make himself some proof that he hadn't originally made the reason up. And frankly, if that's what Shun really needed to do...to justify himself over some stupidity like this..then he would let him. As much as it made him sad that the teen felt that to be neccessary. To defend himself at all cost. Yeah, he did that too at times. But he was willing to admit a mistake when it was clear enough...Shun just seemed to be trying to sweep things under the carpet vaguely, rather than going ahead and facing them. Same as with the current issue. 'You don't understand, but I'm not going to tell you anything useful anyway.' ''Have fun with your meeting then...'', he would say simply in a low tone, still standing where he was. Now, he didn't even really know what he wanted to do here....
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| | Subject: Re: Sharades (Sharaku, Shun) Sat Jul 18, 2015 5:55 pm | |
| Sharaku has established a social link with Charles...
Shunnosuke has established a social link with Charles...
Sharaku and Shunnosuke's relationship appears to have lost its intimacy... | |
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