Week 1, Wednesday - Akechi

[fragileprophet]

[Why is this the CR that happened???

But anyway, since they're both part of the Wind dorms, it's easy enough to run into Akechi without having to really go out of his way. Being as it's the least cold in here, Ion hasn't strayed too far into the rest of the castle for the day. He stands when he sees Akechi--by now, the whole castle has probably noticed his scars. It's taken him a bit of courage to build up the nerve to bring them up, himself.

He knows what he's been told about trusting. But he's already trusted Akechi with so much else, so what could this hurt? Things feel a bit different now this week than they did the week before.]

Could I ask you something?

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[fragileprophet]

Yes, without a doubt.

[Ion doesn't know anything about Akechi. He doesn't know his motivations, he doesn't know his past, he doesn't know what he's thinking. But still, when he looks at him, and when he talks to him, he just knows.]

[doublecrows]

[shifts awkwardly on his feet, lifting a hand to touch his formerly scarred, now completely healed face. ahaha. . .]

Thank you.

[. . . for once, it's genuine. it makes his stomach flip, and he doesn't really know what to do with that]

[fragileprophet]

[Ion shakes his head, folding his arms behind him.]

It wouldn't be right of me to accept thanks for something that I only consider to be the truth.

[He pauses, smiling softly once again.]

Nonetheless...I hope this helps.

[doublecrows]

It will. But what will you do about your own face?

[he isn't worried. . . not at all. . .]

[fragileprophet]

Hm...

[It's a good question, so he tilts his head as he thinks about it.]

Well, I didn't tell anyone what my wish at the wishing well was...so I could always say that I wished for means of appearing different from the other Ion. I hate to lie, but I suppose it's necessary in this case.

[doublecrows]

Those with sharp eyes will likely notice they look extremely similar to the ones I had, and mysterious don't have anymore.

[fragileprophet]

[Just stay away from Sousei it's fine?]

I'm afraid I don't know how to explain that away aside from mere coincidence. Do you have any ideas?

[doublecrows]

[yes because that will work]

Try to hide them as much as you can, perhaps?

[fragileprophet]

...is that why there were bruises on top of these?

[He noticed.]

[doublecrows]

[ah]

Y-- yes, that's right.

[fragileprophet]

That...didn't hurt too badly either, I hope.

[Akechi, please...]

I won't ask you how they came to be there, but...

[He sighs. He just...wants you to be safe!]

[doublecrows]

It's all right.

[he WOULD say Sousei-san is a harsh teacher, but that would be telling?? a secret??]

With how cold it's been this week, you might be able to use some snow as an ice pack for the bruises.

[fragileprophet]

[Ion has a distinct look of "why would I need to do that" for a split second before he smiles again, realizing the implication.]

Oh, yes, of course! I think I'll be alright...but I'll be sure to keep that in mind if I feel it becomes necessary. Thank you for the suggestion.

[doublecrows]

. . . of course.

[awkwardly shifting from one foot to the next]

Well, with that taken care of-- I should really tend to other business.

when u wrap but ur heckin sad about it

[fragileprophet]

I understand.

[He bows his head, polite as far.]

Be safe in the days to come.

I KNOW. . . whispers you deserve better Ion

[doublecrows]

You as well, Ion-san.

[he says, the day before he mcfreakin' murders a man]

[BYE ION]