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[cellkey]

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[beguiledcard]

[ They've been talking a bit - same, typical Thursday night, it seems. But, this time, there's talk of his attempts at putting these two idiots into a trance.

... And, eventually, the conversation leads to him finally asking: ]

What if I genuinely promise not to?

[cellkey]

[There's skepticism written all over Akira's face.]

And why should we trust you, Trickster, when you haven't given us any reason to?

[byanyother_name]

[Kurama, by contrast, looks and sounds more curious than anything.]

Would you? Genuinely?

[beguiledcard]

[ There's a pause... ]

I'm bored.

[cellkey]

Oh. Of course. Why didn't I think of that?

[The sarcasm is palpable.]

[beguiledcard]

[ Reluctantly... so reluctantly: ]

... In exchange, I'll even allow you to feel what I'm feeling.

[byanyother_name]

[That isn't an offer Kurama was expecting and it makes him thoughtful.]

It might be worth the risk, Akira.

[cellkey]

[He's frowning and watching the demon carefully, gaze flicking to Kurama before it goes back to him. He touches his hand to his face.]

Okay, wait a second. Why do you want the blindfold off so much if you're not going to trance us?

[beguiledcard]

[ . . . . . . ]

[cellkey]

[He slowly raises an eyebrow.]

[byanyother_name]

[Kurama looks at what he can see of the expression around the blindfold. His voice is low and without judgement.]

....does the dark bother you?

[beguiledcard]

[ He is quiet for a long while. ]

. . . You didn't think all that emotion strictly came from him, did you, Akira?

[ He's referring to last Thursday. ]

[cellkey]

[Akira's expression shifts to... something a little more neutral, then, as he carefully observes Viné.]

[byanyother_name]

[Kurama sighs quietly. Then he reaches out, hands finding the knot of the blindfold. They don't move to undo it yet, but they're there.]

Promise on your true name and your seal, Viné, and yes, let Akira feel you.

[beguiledcard]

[ His jawline is tightening to a painful degree, but...

Augh, fine. ]

... I swear on my true name - Viné - and on my seal.

[ Even more hesitantly? He will allow Akira to feel a swell of frustration, fear, anger, and... sadness. ]

[cellkey]

[kurama pls...

Akira's expression tenses when he feels those emotions. There's still wariness evident in his eyes.]

The restraints on your hands stay on. And Kurama stays behind you.

[His gaze flicks to the redhead.]

[byanyother_name]

[Kurama nods agreement to Akira's decision and moves behind the other demon. Then his fingers gently unpick the knot and pull the blindfold away.]

[beguiledcard]

[ Annnnd Kurama being back there results in a swell of nervous anxiety; he briefly clamps down on that...

... before reluctantly sighing and letting it be revealed again. Unnaturally red (far redder than Ren's) eyes blink a few times before there's a swell of obvious relief. ]

Heh. Protecting the more powerful one, huh?

[ It's probably clear he's bit salty, but he sighs and does the best dismissive have wave he can manage. ]

Fine, fine...

[cellkey]

[Akira's gaze softens just a little at that relief... before he gives a frustrated sigh and looks away.]

Obviously. We're not stupid.

So what's your real reason for revealing yourself?

[beguiledcard]

[ Just giving him a Look. ]

I already told you.

[cellkey]

[His gaze flicks back to Viné, on edge, but stubborn.]

Because you're "bored".

[beguiledcard]

[ Akira should be feeling like he's telling the truth, at least: ]

Yeah.

[byanyother_name]

It's fair, Akira. The sort of lifespans demons and spirits have... Boredom is almost as deadly an enemy as an equal in combat. Without interest, what is the point?

[There's a sort of rueful understanding in Kurama's tone as he leans back and shifts to a more comfortable position. Avoiding boredom is part of why he plays so much.

The other part is just because he's a fox.]

[cellkey]

[His gaze flicks to Kurama, then back to Viné, before he gives a sigh and rubs the back of his neck.] I guess.

[beguiledcard]

[ As Kurama speaks, there's some internal bristling, actually??? hmmm...

... but, he doesn't say anything, at first. ]

Master wanted a good game. [ rolling his eyes a tiiiiny bit? ] She likes dragging me into these things.