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He chuckled.
"Impressive. So do you."
He gestured for Vi to follow him down the street into the city.

"Do you like soba or Ramen?"

He nodded.

"I will meet you downstairs."

Mizu didnt feel like going through the crowd. He slips off the balcony with grace and is able to safely get down without hurting himself and barely a noise

—you mean?"
He has never really 'treated' himself before. So theres still many firsts he is having with Ran.

He didnt realize he was so obvious to her. He stayed where she left him.. watching. Or glaring at anyone else daring to look Ran's way.
When she comes over to him he smiled a little.

"Congratulations."
He lowered his voice to make it deeper. Sometimes hes hard to hear in the noisy bar.

"What do—

He smiled a bit. Its small and certainly quiet. At least for a moment.

"I dont think Akemi is going to be leaving anytime soon. I am going to go get some actual food and tea if youd like to come."

"You? I dont know if I believe that. You looked like you were the life of the party."
He added.
"As welcoming as this school has been, it still feels very isolating."

He smiled a little at that. A small chuckle.
"Thank you for noticing me metaphorically dying against the wall. I dont like big gatherings like this. And.. Akemi is my ride. Unfortunately."

He nodded. Though his swords might be more impressive to show off, hes rather humble.

"Cool. I suppose Ill need your number."
He hands over his phone.

He nodded.
"I have a few video games? Im not very good at them."
Mizu is trying at least!

The reaction is immediate interest. If they werent in public he would have made a move.
He cleared his throat. Ordering himself some water to sip while he waits. Though.. eyes remain very much distracted.

"Are you? Cant say I know anything about animals really.
Uhm.. in the spirit of friendship.. do you want to come to my dorm sometime?
Akemi might have Taigen over but other than that its just me."

He looked down. Evidently not very familiar with these requests.

A monster 、painted with a pretty face to lure in your victims 、that's what you are.

"Boxing. I see. It makes sense youre so muscly."
Mizu wasnt sure what to even do with a friend.

"What else do you study? Im majoring in history.."

"Is it?"
He shrugged and leaned on the railing. Mizu was more fit than he might look in those clothes.

"What sports do you play?"

He chuckled a little.
"You hardly know me..
A friend would be nice. I dont know much about sports though.. I have trained with swords if that counts."

He says it so casually. Though for Mizu its an everyday thing with how he grew up.

"I am with you. If you wish to stay, I stay."
He said firmly. Hes been wearing his hair in a low ponytail more often now that hes lived here some time.
He holds Ran close to himself.

"Go play your game, Orchid. I will watch."

apathy's a tragedy and boredom is a crime

Mizu felt more at ease seeing Ran. Be paused and pulled them in close for a hug.
His hand rubbing over their back.

"I missed you."
He returned the affections. Offering for Ran to continue their game. He doesnt drink so he just got himself a water.

—to hunt and obsess over.. he is spinning, metaphorically. But obsessing over Ran helps.

@gothzaunite.bsky.social

Every week.. nearly daily Mizu gets into some kind of trouble. Hes already got wanted posters since he has killed people. But it doesnt bother him.

He comes to the Last Drop. Looking for his partner. He misses them.. his attachment borders on obsession. Without his marks—

My body's aching like a knock-down drag-out and my poor heart is an open wound.

"Mm.. not necessarily. I dont really go out much. I dont socialize or have friends really."
He confessed, looking awkwardly to the side.

"Akemi and I share a dorm. That is the extent of it."
He commented. Mizu didnt love not having friends, but its always been that way.

"Vi.. alright. I am Mizu."

He glanced out to the city. Mizu seemed very contemplative.

"I really didnt want to come tonight. Im not very good at socializing. I am majoring in history and art."

The cool air hit Mizu and calmed him immediately. Really he was disassociating pretty hard until Vi came by.

He finds somewhere to sit, a hand running through that wave bang he had.
"You.. are on one of the sports teams, arent you?"

"That would be nice."

He began to move but paused.
"Would you join me?"
He asked.
Mizu was the quiet sort. His voice doesnt carry far and he seemed apprehensive about socializing in general. Mizu didnt want to be alone at this damn party anymore. He was socially drained.

—like Vi.
He let out a shaky sigh. Evidently uncomfortable with the environment.. especially since Akemi and Taigen basically left him there.

Vi was.. beautiful. He found himself staring a few times, their eyes meeting more than once.
He didnt look quite like a sports major but he wasnt tiny either. Mizu had muscles.
He wore black 'tactical' style pants and a black crop top with long sleeves. Certainly a bit more punk but not quite—

—socialize. So far she hasnt been successful.
Mizu has been very stoic. Even at this party he leans against the wall with a drink in hand. Not really talking

{ Closed starter for @zaunsbrawler.bsky.social }
》Modern/College AU 《

It was a party to kick off the start of the spring semester. Mizu has been reluctantly dragged into it by his two.. friends? He didnt know what to call them.

Akemi made it her mission to break his shell and make him want to—

It was a culture shock at first. Though its been a while since his arrival and hes getting used to it. Slowly getting more comfortable with telling bits of his past. Why he is how he is.

"You make things feel okay."