Really? I was kind of hoping to be more of a Ryan Gosling.
[that response comes with a cheeky grin and a wink before Akira takes off. as ever, leave it to him to make sure that Ryuji isn't standing in the embarrassed cold by himself. who doesn't love an American subtitled romantic comedy from time to time!1]
[all that said, Akira doesn't let himself to pull too far ahead of Ryuji, either. instead, he slows to a leisurely walk to allow his best friend to close the distance between them when it looks like he might accidentally be leaving him behind. the yellow footprints practically glow in the darkness, and his expression lights up, both amused and impressed all in one]
Ooooh, clever, Ryuji. [does Joker even know what "too flashy" means? and anyway, at least this way they won't get lost] It's perfect. You're perfect.
[that. . . last part kind of comes out on automatic, pushed into the open by feelings that-- due to recent events-- have been drawn too close to the surface. he's quick to turn away afterwards, to clear his throat and gesture towards the tunnely abyss that lies ahead]
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[that response comes with a cheeky grin and a wink before Akira takes off. as ever, leave it to him to make sure that Ryuji isn't standing in the embarrassed cold by himself. who doesn't love an American subtitled romantic comedy from time to time!1]
[all that said, Akira doesn't let himself to pull too far ahead of Ryuji, either. instead, he slows to a leisurely walk to allow his best friend to close the distance between them when it looks like he might accidentally be leaving him behind. the yellow footprints practically glow in the darkness, and his expression lights up, both amused and impressed all in one]
Ooooh, clever, Ryuji. [does Joker even know what "too flashy" means? and anyway, at least this way they won't get lost] It's perfect. You're perfect.
[that. . . last part kind of comes out on automatic, pushed into the open by feelings that-- due to recent events-- have been drawn too close to the surface. he's quick to turn away afterwards, to clear his throat and gesture towards the tunnely abyss that lies ahead]