[Jesus Christ this guy was insane. You’d have to be, to go headfirst into fighting against these creatures like this. That’s what Adam thinks as he cowers against the base of a tree, having been seconds away from ending up part of the food chain.
It’s insane, yes. But he’s grateful for it.
The boy calls out, and Adam finds it hard to peel himself away from his shelter. But he’s all out of people who can protect him now.]
A rat on his show elicits a bizarre, primal sort of response from his many years of living in the city. He doesn't want this particular on his body and-
Whoops, his foot moves on accident in a swift move backwards. Total accident! The rat, unless it clings for dear life, will be abruptly removed from its humble perch.]
Oh, sorry. That was a unfortunate reaction - you're under the influence of the shapeshifting potion, I presume? Are you able to change back?
Akechi eyes the little rat...creature. Rat Man. Rat Person.]
Then I won't force you, of course. There's merit to hiding from problems with this method, however-
[There are all kinds of beastial creatures, acting as friend for now. He doubts that will last forever.]
You're rather far down the food chain like this. Aren't you worried about that? Even without the abnormal dangers we face, you could stumble upon rat poison or be eaten by a hawk.
[HATES IT HATES IT HATES IT. This is worse than the pocket!
No, he hates this completely, but it was also something he agreed to. Losing face isn't an option. He tries to ignore the whiskers in his peripheral vision and the sensation of tiny, tiny feet along his shoulder.
Akechi is so goddamn still - hunched over to give him a second to chill out before rising to his feet.]
Ah, that was - my apologies, I almost tripped is all. Where would you like to go?
My apologies, but we have bugs at my place. [Zazie.] I've heard rats are quite the voracious eaters, including insects. I would hate for anything to happen to them. It's quite small too - you wouldn't be comfortable there.
[He lives in a goddamn castle with Maruki and Vash - a ratless one, that will remain that way. Oh my god. The whiskers are against his face - didn't Fear Factor have a segment like this? Anyway.
To one of the forges he goes, cautious of the little rat on his shoulder. Trees and vines abound, but no enthralled on the prowl - not yet.]
[Oh noooo now no one will want to visit him goshhhh how sad.]
Yes, as a matter of fact. It's rather dire out and many people need assistance. Now that we've established this area is secure for the time being, I plan to guide others here.
If that were to happen, we could simply trap them in and burn down the whole building should everyone become enthralled. It makes it quite simple, actually.
[A pause and both hands raise up in mock apology.]
That was somewhat morbid. Of course, I would never do such a thing.
[It does raise a good point though - the rat has some braincells. He did read reports saying they were pretty intelligent.]
As long as there's one healer in the vicinity, it should be fine.
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Date: 2024-06-13 08:36 am (UTC)It’s insane, yes. But he’s grateful for it.
The boy calls out, and Adam finds it hard to peel himself away from his shelter. But he’s all out of people who can protect him now.]
Hey! Down here!
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Date: 2024-06-14 11:17 pm (UTC)No? Yes? Please be the world's first confirmation of a ghost.
A disembodied voice coming from nowhere and all he sees is some disgusting rodent by his heel. There's no goddamn way that's a person.]
Apologies I can't seem to see you. Could you come out from hiding? Or guide me to you - that's an option as well.
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Date: 2024-06-15 06:27 am (UTC)I said down here!
[How is he supposed to make it any clearer?? He opts for crawling onto Akechi’s shoe. That’ll do it.]
See? Can’t miss me now.
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Date: 2024-06-15 02:30 pm (UTC)No, actually. Nope.
A rat on his show elicits a bizarre, primal sort of response from his many years of living in the city. He doesn't want this particular on his body and-
Whoops, his foot moves on accident in a swift move backwards. Total accident! The rat, unless it clings for dear life, will be abruptly removed from its humble perch.]
Oh, sorry. That was a unfortunate reaction - you're under the influence of the shapeshifting potion, I presume? Are you able to change back?
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Date: 2024-06-15 03:30 pm (UTC)A tumble, then a squeak. Adam is livid.]
Bullshit that was an ‘unfortunate reaction’.
[That was totally on purpose!! He’s lucky he’s made out of 90% jelly. He sniffs indignantly.]
What if I don’t wanna change back, huh? I’m happy like this.
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Date: 2024-06-15 03:45 pm (UTC)Akechi eyes the little rat...creature. Rat Man. Rat Person.]
Then I won't force you, of course. There's merit to hiding from problems with this method, however-
[There are all kinds of beastial creatures, acting as friend for now. He doubts that will last forever.]
You're rather far down the food chain like this. Aren't you worried about that? Even without the abnormal dangers we face, you could stumble upon rat poison or be eaten by a hawk.
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Date: 2024-06-15 04:25 pm (UTC)Enough thought to have an answer to it.]
Yeah, and I got a solution to it.
[He gestures with his little head.]
Your pocket. [A beat.] Put me in your pocket.
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Date: 2024-06-15 11:13 pm (UTC)My pocket.
[Repeated. He pats them on either side of his pants, unfortunately incredibly empty outside of the knife nestled in one. He lies anyway.]
Ah, they're quite small and have items in them that I can't move. I think you would be uncomfortable there.
[But! He can't leave the little shit here - a detective prince would never.
Dear god.]
You're welcome to stay on my shoe. I'll be more aware of my actions from here on, so no need to worry.
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Date: 2024-06-16 06:33 am (UTC)[He’s wise to your tricks, boy!]
How about your shoulder instead?
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Date: 2024-06-16 12:12 pm (UTC)The shoulder is better, maybe? He can keep an eye on the little shit and he's not living in his pocket rent free.]
We can certainly try it.
[Pause. A beat. He puts a hand under his chin because what the hell. Does he help???]
Do you need assistance? I've heard rats are quite good at climbing, but I've never seen one do so.
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Date: 2024-06-16 01:28 pm (UTC)I can jump.
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Date: 2024-06-16 06:10 pm (UTC)[Wait. Should he-
He kneels down? To help? Jump up you little freak.]
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Date: 2024-06-16 06:20 pm (UTC)With him knelt down his shoulder is at, like, perfect jumping height.
It’s not the most graceful thing. It’s quite startling actually. One second he’s on the ground - the next, he’s springing right at Akechi. Whee!]
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Date: 2024-06-18 12:05 am (UTC)No, he hates this completely, but it was also something he agreed to. Losing face isn't an option. He tries to ignore the whiskers in his peripheral vision and the sensation of tiny, tiny feet along his shoulder.
Akechi is so goddamn still - hunched over to give him a second to chill out before rising to his feet.]
Ah, that was - my apologies, I almost tripped is all. Where would you like to go?
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Date: 2024-06-19 06:01 pm (UTC)I don’t know. [He can’t shrug like this…a shame.] Somewhere I’m not gonna get mauled by someone or something.
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Date: 2024-06-19 06:37 pm (UTC)[The little rat feet - oh my god. He tries to concentrate on the crumbled body around the corner. That's far more calming.]
Perhaps the forge. For whatever reason, that places seems unscathed. Would you be okay with that?
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Date: 2024-06-19 08:54 pm (UTC)[He appreciates the consideration, though! There’s a little squeak right in Akechi’s ear.]
I’ll try not to be offended that you’re not offering me your place.
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Date: 2024-06-20 12:43 am (UTC)[He lives in a goddamn castle with Maruki and Vash - a ratless one, that will remain that way. Oh my god. The whiskers are against his face - didn't Fear Factor have a segment like this? Anyway.
To one of the forges he goes, cautious of the little rat on his shoulder. Trees and vines abound, but no enthralled on the prowl - not yet.]
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Date: 2024-06-20 07:07 am (UTC)You know what? Now you’ve said that, I’m good. I’ll leave you and your roaches in peace.
[GROSS. What kind of a weirdo are you, Akechi, that is fine with bugs but not rats!!
When they get to the forge, he scurries around Akechi’s shoulders for a better look.]
Never been more relieved to see this place empty.
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Date: 2024-06-20 01:08 pm (UTC)[He doesn't live with roaches you little shit.
The empty forge is bizarre - a good opportunity to loot for weapons or otherwise, if there wasn't a little gremlin on his shoulder. ]
I can leave you some food and water, but I can't guarantee I'll be able to assist you beyond that. Will you be able to manage on your own?
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Date: 2024-06-20 03:04 pm (UTC)Despite his company, the idea of being left alone is…unideal?
He tries to play it off, though.]
Why, got something better to do than ratsitting?
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Date: 2024-06-22 02:47 pm (UTC)Yes, as a matter of fact. It's rather dire out and many people need assistance. Now that we've established this area is secure for the time being, I plan to guide others here.
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Date: 2024-06-23 01:24 pm (UTC)[He’s not sure how any of this magic bullshit works, or what zones are safe and out of reach, all he knows is he does NOT want to die.]
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Date: 2024-06-23 01:39 pm (UTC)[A pause and both hands raise up in mock apology.]
That was somewhat morbid. Of course, I would never do such a thing.
[It does raise a good point though - the rat has some braincells. He did read reports saying they were pretty intelligent.]
As long as there's one healer in the vicinity, it should be fine.
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Date: 2024-06-24 08:51 am (UTC)It’s such a shame Adam’s face can’t convey any emotion right now.]
And what if they’re the one that gets turned, huh?
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