Urgent Matters (Tomomi/Cecil)

Subject: Re: Urgent Matters (Tomomi/Cecil) Fri Dec 07, 2018 6:19 pm

At what Cecil said, Tomomi leaned forwards again, can in one hand, while the other was held to his chin in thought. This was certainly something he didn't think he'd talk about with his best friend, yet here he was, sat at home, drinking fizzy drinks, and talking about strategic ways to deal with being a wanted terrorist and needing information. For a moment, Tomomi sat in silent thought, before shaking his head.

"I can... Think of a few people who would be potentially good to talk to about that. In terms of the least, well, dodgy, there's Larsinny, and although he's potentially dangerous, Shotaro. Mad Dog too probably. Any information we can get regarding cadet activity or know how from people that have lived and acted in this field of survival longer than either of us... A slightly riskier way that I could try would be to pay attention more to the people in my martial arts club, since, several people that go there are cadets - one in particular seems quite proud and open about his status. Outside of the risk of seeming overly curious about it though, the main problem I'd have with it is... I... Just don't want to make any false bonds. I don't want to befriend someone for superficial gain, even if it's important and could help save my own life. If I'm going to befriend someone, I want it to be actually out of friendship... A-anyways, that's the second option I can think of... The third is probably the most dangerous, with the lowest chance of success, but, if it succeeded, then, it'd provide immense amounts of information... T-that being, to, well, sign up for the cadet program through that club that's at the Academy, but trying to be very careful to get a non-combatant role. Something like infiltrating for a behind the scenes role, that would both hide our identity, and make it so we have first hand, reliable information... B-but, like I said... That's the single most risky plan, and, was just a thought off the top of my head... So, I think, first thing we should do, is we should ask those at the Playhouse who've been around longer. And, you're right, actual demons might be able to help as well. It's just convincing them to tell us what they know I guess?"

Subject: Re: Urgent Matters (Tomomi/Cecil) Fri Dec 07, 2018 6:39 pm

Cecil's expression hardens at the talk of trying to infiltrate the Cadets. "Tomomi...no. There is so much, far too much that could go wrong there. Things we don't know." He shakes his head. "...I wouldn't try and force to try and 'befriend' a cadet, either. I'd...probably feel guilty too, over something like that. That isn't why you should try to make friends...become someone that they think of as a friend. It just doesn't feel right."

He lets out a long sigh. "I'd talk to Larsinney or Mad Dog first. It looks like they've been doing this way before...any, of the rest of us. Shotaro included. Larsinney is even a demon himself from what I can tell. Maybe they know less about stuff like, uh..." He taps the side of his head. "...but they probably know other stuff instead. If there's any demon there we can learn from, he's probably our best bet right now."

Subject: Re: Urgent Matters (Tomomi/Cecil) Fri Dec 07, 2018 6:57 pm

"I know, I know, I wasn't planning on actually doing it, just saying the only options I could think of at the time... Sorry."

At his agreement that there was no way he could morally become friends with someone just for information, Tomomi grinned slightly. He was glad he had such a kind person as Cecil as his best friend, and completely agreed whole heartedly with that sentiment.

So, Tomomi took another sip, before nodding. "Right. So, our only option is to talk to them. I know we don't have a... Well, a literal time line, but... I think it might be a good idea if we talk to a different person each, and then we compare knowledge. Also, when we ask for information, we should be completely honest to Larsinny and Mad Dog about why we're asking - safety. Unknown enemy and all that. I've not known either of them enough to be able to say for sure, but... I have a feeling they aren't the sort to view something like that as a weakness. Plus, I think it'd both make it look obvious that we know each other outside of our terrorist disguise if we both asked at the same time, not to mention that it could be seen as an attempt to interrogate and intimidate... But, um, that's just my an-analysis of it. So, um, yeah..."

Sighing once more, Tomomi put a hand to his forehead. "We really are in a canoe without a paddle huh?"

Subject: Re: Urgent Matters (Tomomi/Cecil) Fri Dec 07, 2018 7:21 pm

Cecil raises an eyebrow. "I think trying to intimidate Mad Dog is the fastest way to find ourselves in a pile on the floor regretting every life decision we ever made. So...yeah, don't want to look like that." He nods. "If we do this, then...who's talking to who?"

Cecil grins, and briefly, his sword flickers in and out of his grip. "Think that'd make a decent paddle?*

Subject: Re: Urgent Matters (Tomomi/Cecil) Fri Dec 07, 2018 7:38 pm

At Cecil's question of who should go for who, Tomomi thought for a moment, although this was quickly thrown off guard by Cecil summoning his sword and declaring it could be a paddle, Tomomi suddenly bursting into giggles.

"Row, row, row your boat! Gently, with a sword!" he declared with a snicker, laughing for a moment and trying not to spill his drink.

Still, Tomomi scratched his head for a moment in thought. "I... Think it would be most effective if I tried to ask Mad Dog, and you talked with Larsinny... G-given how scary he is, I can understand if you think that's a bad idea, but, um, p-please hear me out. Firstly, you've been around long enough for Larsinny to know you're there to stick around, and you were involved in an operation that Larsinny might want to hear more about from your perspective... Mad Dog meanwhile probably does not have that interest, and you'll be seen as just as new as me... M-meanwhile, if Mad Dog can't be talked to for some reason, like, if he's out on a mission or something, then, I can talk to Shotaro instead. I suggest it this way because, out of you or me, the safest bet is for me, the inexperienced new member, to ask for tips from my senior, not to mention that it's fairly obvious you and Shotaro don't see eye to eye, so, he might not speak honestly if you were to ask... T-that's just my thoughts though, and, um, I welcome your input..."

Subject: Re: Urgent Matters (Tomomi/Cecil) Fri Dec 07, 2018 7:59 pm

The blond can't help but snicker too as Tomomi bursts into giggles, singing his little ditty.

As Tomomi elaborates, he nods along. "Yeah...it makes sense. We're on mostly the same ground with Mad Dog, but otherwise...yeah. This way, we end up with the least friction." He scowls as he thinks back to the broadcast again, and the presence Shotaro created of himself. Pushing the thoughts away though, he looks reassuringly to Tomomi. "Trust your own judgement, alright? You've never given me a reason to doubt you. You should trust yourself too."

Subject: Re: Urgent Matters (Tomomi/Cecil) Fri Dec 07, 2018 8:02 pm

At this, Tomomi smiled, nodding slightly. "Thanks Cecil."

Then, with a laugh, Tomomi raised his can high. "Here! To the formation of Cecil's angels!" He declared, before taking a sip, setting his can down to elaborate. "Um... F-for the record with that name, Nadia chose it. I was going to go with Team Cecil... B-before you ask, the meeting was to follow up on the fact that I knew her identity, and she knew mine, kind of like this one, but, a lot, lot, lot less important and worrying, if that makes sense?"

Subject: Re: Urgent Matters (Tomomi/Cecil) Fri Dec 07, 2018 8:11 pm

At the very utterance of the words 'Cecil's Angels', the boy in question freezes, looking to Tomomi with an expression of utter embarrassment and bewilderment. "You, y-y-you...why are you naming teams after me? What compelled you to do this? There had to be something better you could come up with. There had to."
He hunches forward and groans into his hands, breaking into muffled bouts of awkward, stilted laughter. "Why, Nadia...I don't need angels...why am I getting angels..."

Subject: Re: Urgent Matters (Tomomi/Cecil) Fri Dec 07, 2018 8:20 pm

"W-well, um... At the time, I didn't know you were, well, the same, so, the idea was to make sure we could protect you. T-thinking back, it was actually pretty clever, since, Nadia managed to completely make it so that I had no idea you, well, didn't need protecting from supernatural stuff... As for the name, um... S-sorry?"

At Cecil's muffled laughter and comment though, Tomomi tilted his head. "Um... Should we have gone for something more subtle? Like, um... Cecil's frogs? Or, would you prefer just, like, um, no team?"

Subject: Re: Urgent Matters (Tomomi/Cecil) Fri Dec 07, 2018 8:25 pm

A mild tinge of hysteria enters Cecil's laughter as he slowly crumples onto the table, his abandoned half-full glass of lemonade slowly being pushed along towards the edge. "Frogs? Why frogs? I don't know if that's better or worse...!"

Subject: Re: Urgent Matters (Tomomi/Cecil) Fri Dec 07, 2018 8:37 pm

"Um... I mean... They have... Um... Less feathers?"

At this, Tomomi let out a small smile and a shrug. That Cecil's laughter had become less dry and more uncontrolled was a bit concerning, and so Tomomi stood up, noticing that the lemonade was nearly at the edge and not wanting to spill the half empty glass onto his carpeted floor. Walking over, Tomomi picked it up, giving Cecil a light smile. "I um... I-I'll just hold onto this until you want it again. Lemonade stains are a big pain to get out of carpet, trust me... Surprisingly easier to get out than Dr Salt though. Maybe the citrus in it? Um... A-anyways, um... Yeah, frogs! Although, um, maybe angelic frogs? Those could probably work?"

Subject: Re: Urgent Matters (Tomomi/Cecil) Fri Dec 07, 2018 8:45 pm

Looking up from the table, he stared at him with a tense and uneven grin, a look that professed less of a sense of mirth and more of a precarious mental balance. "What part of this is improved with angel frogs? Where have all these ideas come from? I don't understand it. I really don't understand it."

Subject: Re: Urgent Matters (Tomomi/Cecil) Fri Dec 07, 2018 8:55 pm

The sudden look that Cecil gave caused Tomomi to almost second take, blinking for a moment before setting the lemonade down quickly and crouching down next to Cecil. "H-hey, hey, Cecil, you okay? Please calm down, and try to, um..." He paused for a second, trying to think of words that Cecil had said to him when Tomomi had gone into a panic after a mania attack. "Try to take deep breaths. I'm here, okay? So, just, stay calm and relax, okay?"

Subject: Re: Urgent Matters (Tomomi/Cecil) Fri Dec 07, 2018 9:01 pm

The words seem to register, and Cecil's eyes close, one hand coming up to grasp at the strands of his hair. Deeply he breathes, inward and outward, before slowly openingbhis eyes once more. Letting out a long sigh, he looks to Tomomi, smiling wryly. "Sorry. That was...hardly anything to get worked up over, huh? Positively silly that I'd let that get to me so badly."

Subject: Re: Urgent Matters (Tomomi/Cecil) Fri Dec 07, 2018 9:08 pm

As he seemed to regain a bit of clarity, Tomomi let out a light exhale, smiling up at Cecil from his crouched position and shaking his head. "Hey, it's okay, you don't need to apologise. Are you okay though? I mean, that was like how I was at the cookie and drink place, which... I mean, if it was anything like that, I don't want you to be left unwell in that state, so, just take it easy okay? Did something happen that made it... Um... Funnier? Or, was it just... A moment? It um, doesn't matter, I'm just wondering since then I might be able to help..."

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