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Ah...

[a longer time, dissecting these thoughts. there is some embarrassment but he is TRULY TRYING.]

...I like Curtain as he is, so that feels like the wrong idea to me.

However, if you want to know 'why did you feel this in that moment' or something similar... it's difficult to answer?

Someone once told me that I'm bad at telling my own story and I think it's like that. It's a little embarrassing but I am only a 'reader' after all.

[quiet, also thinking about that, with both some understanding and sadness]

I care about your story, though. And I'd like to keep hearing more about it, from you. But I don't want you to feel obligated to share anything you don't feel like.

If we were two normal people with a normal relationship, I would have no way of knowing your feelings or your thoughts... so I wouldn't even be able to ask about them.

Because of that... I don't want to ask anymore.

[aaaand there goes his emotional honesty objective again, another wave of comfort and reassurance]

[and then the ANNOYANCE at the emotional whiplash, which he is only making worse himself, with this, but. listen.

grumbles]

Ugh.

[snickers a little at that, amusement rolling through the bond and Jae idly twirls some of Curtain's hair on the end of his finger]

If we were two normal people with a normal relationship, would there be a relationship at all, though?

[amused, fond]

Why not? Maybe. Though we would've met under very different circumstances.

[he moves to gently push Jae back a little, not entirely off his lap, but just enough for Curtain to have enough room to start taking off his coat]

[moves where he is prompted, though there is another flush of bashfulness at realizing what Curtain is doing. but also curiosity and trust.. He lets Curtain peel it off of him.]

Hmm. What would an Appointment with Death under a Curtain with a normal life be doing? I'm sorry to say that I know my own answer and it's just 'working shitty jobs and reading webnovels'.

[he's a little embarrassed to be doing this, but it doesn't show on his face beyond the slightest flush. pulling at the arms to finish getting it off him, then just sets it aside on the floor]

Some generic office job, probably. I don't think it would be shitty, but I'd probably hate it anyway, if Nanami's experience is anything to go by.

Hmm, you think so? I feel like what I know of 'Getou Suguru' is he has too much passion for that kind of job. But I also understand how one ends up doing work that doesn't suit them. Still, I hope you'd be looking for something that would make you happier.

[well now he is just wearing the shitty default clothes. he HAS been washing them actually, as best as he's able. but not enough to prevent blood and dirt stains

Hmm. I'm too young to be a judge, but maybe a lawyer? The truth is I never really had a chance to consider any other career paths, so it's difficult to imagine.

[the embarrassment and nervousness are still there as he takes Jae's hands and leads them to the top/front part of the gojogesa, then he holds it too, lifting it up a bit to demonstrate how it can be pulled over his head]

[oh is this what we're that fluster increases dramatically and is clearly visible but. thanks to the emotion share it is at least clear that he isn't particularly bothered by the fluster per see it's just. unavoidable.

still, after a brief moment of shock he gets the idea and pulls it off over Curtain's head, then folds it, mostly to have something to do with his hands as he talks.]

Hmmm. I think the most important thing to consider is the personality then. Curtain isn't the type to take things lying down and has a lot of has a lot of energy for pursuing difficult tasks. And because you had--

[there is a brief awkward pause while he says nothing there is a flash of concern? caution? and he clearly changes tact]

--have the type of personality to work hard and get good grades and all that, I think you'd probably end up with a lot of options. A lawyer makes sense. Or maybe even some kind of doctor? Probably something helping people.

[he's amused, both because of the conversation and Jae's own fluster, but it's an affectionate kind of amusement, at least.]

I don't know, I've seen what medicine does to people. I'd just end up having a breakdown again. [also said with some humor]

[anyway, he takes Jae's hands again and leads them to the front of his robes, around his waist. there's a sash there that can be untied with a moderate amount of effort]

[gaygaygay is THAT AN EMOTION? well he's having it don't @ him

but also flustered DETERMINATION. he will not chicken out. it's funny because other than his usual expression of 'somewhat flustered' he looks quite calm but there are about 18 alarm bells going off in his brain right now that he is just decidedly ignoring. anyway sorry about kim dokja.

which is to say. blushes cutely and works on untying the knot quite deliberately]

To be honest. It's quite amazing to me that most people don't have some kind of breakdown? But maybe if you read a good book it would help you deal with it.

[does this sound like curtain at all? no. but jae believes it sincerely anyway]

[meanwhile, on top of the 18 alarm bells and gay and other disastrous emotions going on, Curtain's nervousness is increasing exponentially. he thought he'd be chill with this, but actually he's kind of flustered himself and a little aroused underneath it all and help.

though outwardly the conversation is carrying on like nothing, of course]

A book would help me deal with it.

[cool cool. but the mood right now is that we DON'T acknowledge feelings we wouldn't be aware of if we were normies that's the game right now right and he's nothing if not a person who can play the game so.

anyway he finally gets the belt thing off and also folds this and sets it to the side]

Yes? Stories are quite good for that. Um... maybe your style is more a manga or a movie? I think it's just a matter of finding something that might have the answers or inspiration you'd need to hear at the time.

[wait, is that what we're doing?? if so Curtain has not been informed, but he's still just doing his best to go along with the conversation over everything else so... in a way, it doesn't matter.

also at this point it would be hard to get rid of any more clothes without making Jae move from his lap so... maybe they can catch a break for now.]

No, a book would be right for me, in that sense. And I don't know, it might help? Though I'm still vetoing medicine in this scenario.

[ok but what if Jae just keeps going anyway, just starting at the top, still full of the same flustered determination, peeling the next layer away from his chest at least]

That's fine, I think lawyer is quite good. Though I'm mostly unsure of how we meet in this scenario? Do I need to be a criminal?

[surprise, a little excitement... then more embarrassment. he's going to die

anyway, he can probably get the neck of the haori loose enough to reveal this, which is all in all not that different from the basic cult clothes they get here. kinda anti-climactic, sorry]

Do you want to be a criminal? [playful] You could also be a witness, or simply someone in charge of delivering paperwork from your company to me.

[look he has zero expectations for monk clothes to any point get sexy these are basically the worst he tolerates them only out of love for you.]

A criminal sounds more exciting? But realistically Mino Soft just got sued for any of a number of reasons. Since you're the justice minded type I'm afraid you'll be sending my bosses to jail, or at least trying to get them fined for a lot?

[this is quite fun, actually. it's not a very good story perhaps but the atmosphere is good. Curtain's embarrassment makes him feel a little more confident. Before trying for the last layer he sits back enough to diligently peel the top half of the black robe off Curtain's shoulders and arms. Stripping it at least as far as his waist.]

[IF YOU DON'T LIKE THEM YOU CAN PUT THE HAORI AND THE REST OF IT BACK WHERE IT WAS.

unfortunately it seems the opposite of that is what's happening right now and Curtain has no choice but to endure and help with the arms. while still dying a little, internally]

What kind of crimes would your company commit? Hmm... and it would have to be a pretty big deal, since a Japanese lawyer is getting involved.

[No since I don't like them they should go away?]

Oh, all kinds. Overworking, under paying, scamming customers, generally not treating employees like human beings. I'm sure plenty of the big wigs were involved in embezzlement. And I can think at least half a dozen sexual harassment cases waiting to happen.

[He cheerfully focuses on the idea of Mino Soft being run to the ground for their various crimes while he gets to the last layer. but this time he drags one finger down the V of skin exposed just past the final pale layer of fabric. He has no thoughts of stopping because he won't let himself but there is a buzzed mix of excitement and curiosity while also definitely being out of his depth. but he's in full fake it til you make it mode]

Then probably something to do with scamming Japanese customers? But from the sound of it it's a really awful company, so they could just as easily be doing things that are illegal in Japan, business-wise.

You might even be happy to testify against them, since they—

[and that's about the moment when he feels Jae's finger running down his skin and he trails off briefly, distracted by that sensation, by the anticipation...

he takes a deep breath, chuckles]

... since they are so terrible to their employees.

[there is some tittering amusement from him]

Oh, can I be a whistleblower? That sounds fun.

[The anticipation from Curtain just gives him such a power rush, sorry he's like this. So he puts just two fingers onto the fabric and starts to pull it off one shoulder, though his eyes stay locked on Curtain for now]

Why not? I think it would suit you.

[he can sense what's going on now and the emotion it triggers is a jumble of amused and fond disbelief, together with, once again, excitement and a mild wariness.

the fabric doesn't stretch that much, but he can uncover a decent amount of skin at the top of his shoulder. Curtain chuckles absently, watching him watch him, as he momentarily gains the lucidity to do something with his hands again and moves them to rest on Jae's sides, under his shirt]

Ah... Though of course, if you are the whistleblower, we probably have to communicate and meet up privately for a while, as the case gets started.

[There is an answering interested tremble and a little hitch to his breath just at the touch of Curtain's hands on his bare skin. He feels like he sort of has the flow of it now, and while there is absolutely some anxiety he's nothing if not a champ at pressing on past that. As Curtain brings up the idea of private chats, Jae places his mouth at the base of Curtain's neck.

He kisses and tastes skin and contained arousal he was feeling until now abruptly realizes it can go much deeper actually. Which is inofitself a little alarming but at the same time he deliberately peels the last layer open more to expose his chest. Or tries to but lets' be honest there is probably one final layer of hidden ties left isn't there.]

It'd have to be really private, I wouldn't be interested in having my name on this kind of thing.

[sir, no!! there are no more layers, this is the last one!! which is part of what has kept heightening his own nervousness. but then Jae kisses his skin and that nervousness gets swallowed up by heat and want. his own touch on Jae's sides becomes a little firmer, and his hands start tentatively moving up.

and then... well, any further struggling going on with the undershirt is no longer met with amusement, as he is too busy dealing with everything else.

oh, right, we're having a conversation also.]

Well... it would be up to you to arrange that. It makes sense to distrust a total stranger, no matter how renowned he is or his credentials.

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