to unbranded ;

[jesustree]

[ Shibuya's not particularly rainy in the Summer, otherwise Joshua would have bought an umbrella. It's not like he would pass on the opportunity to share an umbrella with Neku. The storm clouds rolling in are pretty noticeable, however, as Joshua glances upwards. ]

[ No doubt, his partner's noticed it too. He's not sure if rain exists in the UG, but it's better than being speared by millions of little droplets for however long the clouds seem to be lingering. ]

Shall we make a run for it, Neku?

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[unbranded]

[ The thunder rumbling overhead is enough indication that they wouldn't be dry for much longer, though he's skeptical of the weather affecting them down here, anyway. ]

Run where, exactly? Molco isn't for another block.

[ And there goes the first few drops of rain, spattering around them! Neku groans. ]

[jesustree]

[ Without giving a cue, Joshua's making a beeline for the phone booth of love. ]

It's bigger on the inside.

[unbranded]

..No. Absolutely no--

[ Another bang of thunder, and it's monsooning all around them. He feels this is a regrettable action but reluctantly dashes in behind Josh, taking care to shield his headphones from the rain. ]

[jesustree]

[ He lied.

It's actually quite squishy, but there's enough room for them if they don't move - minus the skin-touching everywhere. ]

Getting comfortable, are we?

[unbranded]

Ugh, hell no-! You're a creep.

[ And here's Neku, trying to press as close to the class as he can and make some sort of gap between the two of them. ]

Did it seriously have to be this phone booth? Are you dead-set on making this week a living hell?

[jesustree]

Do you see any other phone booths around here?

[unbranded]

It didn't have to be a phone booth at all. [ ugh ] And stop touching me!

[jesustree]

Where else would you have us duck away? I recall you saying "Molco's a good block away."

[ purposely leaning into you just as you say that. ]

[unbranded]

Gee, I don't know, somewhere with space to breathe?

[ PRESSED UP AGAINST THE GLASS ENTIRELY. Don't make me shove you out into the rain.]

[jesustree]

How specific.

[ You're the one pressed against the wall. ]

[unbranded]

Do you want to be clubbed to death in a phone booth? Because I can grant that wish if you don't back off!

[jesustree]

Ah, not so quick..

As much as I'd enjoy a beating from you, you wouldn't have a partner if you erased me, would you?

[unbranded]

[ .. point taken. ]

Quit pushing your luck with me, then. I can't afford your bullshit getting in my way, alright? It's more than just my life I'm trying to win back.

[jesustree]

Of course.

But there's another way we could get to know each other better, don't you think?

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[unbranded]

[ what are you even talking about- ]

[unbranded]

-- What!?

[ and this is us, pointedly trying to shove josh away because no. ]

i feel like this icon is relevant.

[jesustree]

Don't make this uncomfortable for the both of us, Neku.

always relevant tbh

[unbranded]

What the hell is wrong with you!? I am not interested in being know for having sex in this god damn phone booth, let alone with you! Especially not with you!

[ WE ARE THE UNCOMFORTABLE ONE HERE! ]

[jesustree]

My, how you jump to conclusions so quickly.

I didn't say anything about that, did I?

[unbranded]

You sure as hell implied it, prick.

Any other fine suggestions while you're at it, then?

[jesustree]

Why don't you tell me about yourself, partner?

Your hobbies...family...friends...Maybe even a crush, hm?

[unbranded]

Family would be just a working mother, and friends.. I don't care much for. I don't need them.

But..I guess.. art would be a hobby. Nothing incredible like CAT's work, but.. it is what it is, I guess.

[ pointedly skipping that last one.. ]

What about you, then? Anyone who can tolerate your dickishness other than Mr. H?

[jesustree]

You should show me one of your pieces sometime.

[ You're not the only one who can skip questions, Neku. ]

[unbranded]

No.

[ this conversation isn't going anywhere, then. ]

[jesustree]

Why ever not?

[unbranded]

I don't need a reason. It's not like we'll see each other after this week, anyway.

[jesustree]

Why not make something while we're here?

We don't have a mission to do.

[unbranded]

Right, because you definitely seem like you'd appreciate art.

[jesustree]

Don't be silly.

I am a conniseur.

[unbranded]

Connoisseur?

Of what? Coloring books?

[jesustree]

Very funny.

A colouring book is a canvas too. [ Not even gonna deny it. ]

[unbranded]

For five year-olds, sure.

Still, I guess that's about what my stuff is equivalent to compared to the murals around Shibuya.

[jesustree]

We all have to start somewhere.

[unbranded]

And that colouring-book somewhere being, what, ten years ago for you?

[jesustree]

I collect art.

I don't dabble in it.

[unbranded]

By who, exactly?

[jesustree]

Artists, Neku. Who else?

[unbranded]

Oh, I don't know, one with names?