[open] we tried to bury it and rise above

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who: taako/taaquito and you
what: catch-all + an open prompt for AU shenanigans
when: latter half of June
where: all around!!
warnings: violence/threats of sexual violence in the thread with smokedout

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[finethanks]

I don't disagree with that point at all. To think that someone like that is walking around... and that he also has bothered Taako-kun... it infuriates me. I wish there was something I could do.

[He sort of trails off at the end there, like he's considering it despite what just happened. But really, he has no ideas. He's going to keep trying to think of them, but he has absolutely none.

Instead, he lets his eyes close for a moment and sighs.]

I saw him crush it with his own hand. There's no way any part of it would have survived, and I wouldn't ask Taako-kun to go back there alone even if there was some chance. Those memories I have of the people who are gone now will have to stay only in my thoughts.

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If he steps one more time I'm gonna kill him, don't worry.

[So far he's been incredibly fucking restrained, because he knows that people like Eddie and Clark would be disappointed in him, but this is getting to the point where something needs to be done.]

Hey, for starters, Taako doesn't scare easily. And you've gotta have some of your stuff saved online, right?

[finethanks]

...If anything needs to be done, I hope you can bring someone to help you. He seems the type of person that you shouldn't be around while alone.

[He's learned this, now. He opens his eyes again, but just stares at his lap while he's leaning.] I did save a few things, at least. I never did get my mobile game's transfer code.

[It reminds him of his roommate who went home, or he wouldn't be bothered at all.] Thank you. I have no idea how I can repay you, but please don't hesitate to ask me if you need anything.

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I got people, it'll be fine.

[Lup is the most obvious choice for back up; she's not as chill with murder as Taako is, but "he nearly killed a teenager" would be a convincing enough argument, he's pretty sure. There's also Illya, who could likely handle things without anyone ever finding out. Not that he couldn't deal with Dodger alone, but if he had to, back up wouldn't be hard to find.]

You don't gotta thank me, pumpkin. The universe just has got good timing.

[He wonders if he should... thank Istus. Maybe she nudged things towards the right direction.]

[finethanks]

...Perhaps it was something like fate, but I'm still in your debt.

[He can't ignore that. He'll remember it. Deciding that he's taken enough of Taako's kindness, he sits up straight again, bringing a hand up to his eyes to rub them gently.]

Do you suppose he'll let it go, just like that? [Eichi is thinking no, with how vicious Dodger had turned in that conversation. He wanted to know about Reaper so much...]

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He will if he's got any sense.

[Which doesn't inspire Taako with a lot of confidence, so with a sigh, he gets back to his feet and grabs a random cheap plastic bangle from the vanity. All it takes is a couple of seconds to cast a spell on it, then he offers it to Eichi.]

This'll last you ten days. If shit goes sideways, break it, and think about wanting my help.

[He's baked two spells into it, essentially, contingency and sending, to let Eichi get a message to Taako if he needs to.]

If you're still worried after that, gimme a call and I'll redo the spell.

[finethanks]

Something like that sounds too good to be true, almost.

[A convenient call for help. He reaches with both hands to accept it, immediately slipping it onto his wrist. He's going to be wearing this the full ten days, he knows it.] Thank you again, Taako-kun.

...If you don't mind me asking, what is your relation to that person? Why has he harassed your boyfriend?

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You're welcome.

[He could say not to worry about it, but he feels like it might be more important to acknowledge Eichi's thanks than to just brush them off.]

Eddie's a cop, he knows shit about Dodger that the asshole wants to keep under wraps. [It's stupid, to Taako, because the smart thing to do would be to leave Eddie the fuck alone, instead of purposefully antagonizing him.] But I'm starting to get what kinda person Dodger is, and like, he's too much of a coward to go after Eddie, so he comes for me.

[Taako knows what he looks like, especially to someone like Dodger. He's the easy target, just like the crippled kid and the nineteen year old with some kinda heart condition are.

It's pathetic.]

[finethanks]

People like that are truly cowardly, aren't they?

[He glances down to the cheap little bangle.] I'll let Reaper-san know, at least. He won't be happy with it at all, so perhaps he can do something. Even if you and him might not have agreed over something, he does mean well beneath that exterior he shows.

[So. There's that.] I'm worried that if I tried to walk back now I'd end up collapsing, so if you don't mind, I'll just rest here until I can leave to find myself a new phone.

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[He wants to say that he really doesn't give a shit about whether or not Reaper means well, but it's clear that Eichi seems to like the guy, so Taako can bite his tongue.]

Do you wanna like, nap? I can clear this shit off my bed.

["This shit" mostly being clothes.]

[finethanks]

As much as I'd like to refuse and say that I've received enough help today, my heartbeat still feels uneven, so I should probably rest.

[Before he has a heart attack or something.] A nap would be perfect.

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[Taako is clearing the clothes off the bed before Eichi has even finished, idly tossing his shit in the wardrobe for future-Taako to deal with.]

Yeah, my dude, please don't have a heart attack on me, I've used my one teleport for the day. [He would have to call an ambulance, that'd be awkies.] Get some rest, I won't go far.

[Just in case Eichi is still feeling a little shaken.]

[finethanks]

I'll be just fine after some rest.

[He really is still shaken, so the appreciation is clear on his face as Taako continues. He'd thank him again if he hadn't already about ten times, so instead he quietly reminds himself to do something about it later in return, and for now, to simply lie down and scoot onto the bed properly (after kicking his shoes off, since he hadn't been able to politely do that during a teleport) so that he can rest.

He'll knock out for a few hours, at least, honestly, so he definitely needed it. After that, he can be on his way, get his new phone, and then head right back to his own room.]