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[cellkey]

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[beguiledcard]

[ He looks at Kurama for a moment, and then he's letting out a quiet 'tch' and looking away... ]

[cellkey]

[... oh... Akira didn't expect to fluster him?]

Kurama's right. It'd be easier for all of us if we can be on the same side. BDSM jokes aside, I don't actually enjoy having to blindfold and tie up my boyfriend.

[beguiledcard]

[ There's definite wariness. ]

And you'd just trust me if I agreed?

[ AKA what would he need to do to be trusted as on their side, anyway? ]

[byanyother_name]

Everyone deserves a chance.

[There's no hesitation and no doubt.]

[beguiledcard]

[ He gives a wry smirk. ]

. . . Then, I'm definitely not part of everyone. Don't you remember my name? What that means?

[cellkey]

[Slowly, but surely, Akira's demeanor is softening more.] ...yeah. I know what it means. And it would've been a lot easier for you to trick us if you didn't tell us.

[beguiledcard]

[ He just lets out a soft grumble, looking away.

There's some more wariness, frustration... ]

After this game is over, there is no escape, for me. But, if you'll help me destroy Shea, we have a deal.

[byanyother_name]

[Kurama reaches out to touch the back of Viné's shoulder gently.]

Thank you.

[beguiledcard]

[ He jolts a tiiiiny bit, but then relaxes and sighs... ]

I'm not doing it for you guys.

You remember that... right?

[byanyother_name]

I know. I can still be grateful.

[Viné might be able to hear the smile in his voice.]

[beguiledcard]

[ And Kurama might be able to sense that he's quietly bristling over here.

It should definitely ping to Akira as a combination of fluster and annoyance. But, especially in this case, it's a gentle kind that he doesn't intend to do anything about, aside from sit here... huffy. ]

[cellkey]

[... Akira can't help but bring up a hand to his mouth, a little noise of amusement escaping his throat.]

[byanyother_name]

[Kurama leans a little to the side to raise an eyebrow at Akira around Viné.]

[beguiledcard]

[ He's giving Akira a Look like "don't you dare!!"

... and he might be a tiny bit red. ]

[cellkey]

[A bit of a laugh slips out at that before he shakes his head.]

Anyway... looks like we're not the only ones who need help building trust, here.

[Guess who noticed all the nervousness and anxiety?]

[beguiledcard]

[ . . .

He's giving Akira yet another Look. ]

I'm fine.

[cellkey]

[Raising his eyebrows.] Ok.

[byanyother_name]

[Kurama makes a barely audible thoughtful sound and shifts into his fox form. He slips back around Viné and settles in his lap comfortably.]

[beguiledcard]

[ Wha-...

He's turning really, really red now.

But... he's also relaxing the tiniest bit? What the fuck. ]

[cellkey]

[Oh— there's a surprised blink as Kurama does that? And then his gaze softens as Viné relaxes a little...]

[byanyother_name]

[What? Don't mind him, he's fine here. Kurama closes his eyes and curls up right where he is.]

[beguiledcard]

[ SIIIIGH........... he's going to move.

To put his back against the headboard, that is.

After that, he's just flopping his head against the wall, looking kiiiiind of melodramatic about the whole thing. You both suck. ]

[cellkey]

[There's a tiny smile slipping through as his gaze flicks from the fox up to Viné, before the expression softens again.]

I'm guessing it's been awhile since anyone actually extended genuine trust towards you.

[beguiledcard]

[ He looks at Akira for a moment, quiet and considering. He shakes his head, sighing. ]

I'm used to it. Considering the 'trickster' label, it's understandably easier for people to default to a lack of trust.

[byanyother_name]

I have no idea what that's like, of course, being a kitsune.

[Sarcasm? Kurama? Never. Also the smol fox is judging you for all this moving around, Viné, he was comfortable.]