[Eren nods. He always has his camera with him these days. He leans down over the side of the couch to take it from its bag. He hands it over to Akechi. As promised, it uses film, but also saves a digital preview of the photos taken.]
[Ah. That's right. There are a lot of people here who have never had to use a real camera.
[It's nice not to be the stupid one for once.
[Eren turns the camera on, pulling up a digital preview of something he took earlier that day - Watson with a mouse in his jaws. Akechi might appreciate that.]
I can transfer them to my phone. I wished for it that way. [For the sake of wanting copies of everything he took that can't be ruined by the developing process.]
[It is appreciated to the extent he named the right cat. The rest may be freeloaders, but Watson is earning his keep. Akechi picked the strongest one in the barn.]
[Eren nods. He's been walked through enough technology to know how to take the demonstration slow. He moves through a menu that allows a sort of text function connected to the oracle usernames.]
It comes from my username.
[He sends Akechi the picture of Watson to demonstrate.]
The photo is there. Akechi makes a show of not giving a shit outside of a glance.
He'll download the picture later.]
That's useful. You were wise to request that additional feature. That will make sharing information fast and efficient. Please utilize that should you come across anything worth sharing to us.
I thought you might be interested in seeing yourself in action from an outside perspective. Maruki agreed to take photos of my titan for the same reason.
Back in one of the fields, there are a couple of crystal titans left behind from my transformations. They're hard to destroy. I figured they'll make decent target practice for that kind of thing, if nothing else.
[The thought of being Eren's little snake skin cleanup crew would be offensive, if he wasn't so intrigued. Titans are, frankly, bizarre shit.
It doesn't hurt to see the full extent of Loki's ability. Crystals are common feature of this world and will likely become an 'enemy' someday. There's a rationale for doing it.
Akechi folds the envelope into a small rectangle - cognizant of the photos inside, done so he can slide it into his pocket as he stands.]
Before we leave, I do have one caveat - Loki's presence is unknown to most. If I decide to allow a photo of it, I would prefer it to be for your eyes alone. Showing someone on accident isn't an excuse I'll accept. Do you understand?
[And that's new. Notable. Placid apathy turns into something else - Akechi meets his gaze, turns his chin upward. Wonders how far this reaction will go and opts to twist the metaphorical knife instead of pull it out. ]
Intentional or not, it could happen. Who knows - the second I turn into a foe, you may find comfort in being petty and exploiting what few know.
[And in the end, it really doesn't matter if Loki is exposed through Eren or otherwise. It's just a matter of privacy. Loki is Akechi Goro.]
[Eren loves Akechi. This is true. It will always be true. He wants his happiness, though he doesn't think it possible. He wants him to achieve his goal. He wants Akechi to win, but...
[They could easily become enemies. Akechi isn't wrong. Eren raises his eyebrows, lifting his chin as well. They can stare down their noses at each other.]
The day we become enemies, I plan on handling you myself. No one else will need to know what you've shared. I'm the only one you have to worry about using your secrets against you.
[Eren could end his life. There's a stark difference in their strength - it's the undeniable reality of their situation. Eren holds more power, but that doesn't mean Akechi is weak. Doesn't mean he would lay down. Akechi could take Eren with him - drag him into the rot to drown.
And in the end-
Eren is dead. Akechi isn't. He's not immortal. Doesn't yearn to live. Longs for bruises to wrap around his neck like a noose, for every breath to be stolen from his lungs. He's seen it time and time again. Akechi could win.
He presses a hand against his hip, lets the other arm rest against his side and stares, unwavering.]
Should such a time ever pass, of course, we'll see who comes out on top.
[A beat and a step forward - the closeness causing Akechi's arm to press against Eren's side.]
You don't know every secret, after all. I may have a way to break your mind and soul with a single touch - what's left of it, that is.
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cameras work how I say they do
DECREED
He's a gen z kid that grew up on phone cameras, not real ones and well-
It takes a long time for him to even turn the goddamn thing on. ]
Alright.
[It's buttons. ♥ Easy in theory, weird in execution. He presses another button that looked like it was for settings and-
It's off. Not on purpose.
Akechi stares at it. Waits. Then without looking at his couchmate, waves a hand over the screen with dramatic flair to motion for Eren to Just Do It.]
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[It's nice not to be the stupid one for once.
[Eren turns the camera on, pulling up a digital preview of something he took earlier that day - Watson with a mouse in his jaws. Akechi might appreciate that.]
I can transfer them to my phone. I wished for it that way. [For the sake of wanting copies of everything he took that can't be ruined by the developing process.]
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Show me how you do that.
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It comes from my username.
[He sends Akechi the picture of Watson to demonstrate.]
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wint oliveeren.The photo is there. Akechi makes a show of not giving a shit outside of a glance.
He'll download the picture later.]
That's useful. You were wise to request that additional feature. That will make sharing information fast and efficient. Please utilize that should you come across anything worth sharing to us.
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I will.
[Eren pulls the camera up and snaps a few photos - a candid and whatever Akechi's reaction is. Then, he leans back over and puts it back in its bag.]
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Would you let me take photos of them? Your personas?
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It's an odd one. He doesn't answer with a yes or no. Doesn't decide on either one either.]
Is there a reason why?
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I thought you might be interested in seeing yourself in action from an outside perspective. Maruki agreed to take photos of my titan for the same reason.
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And sometimes-
He gets a bit worked up in the heat of the moment.]
Perhaps if I get into some kind of battle - it would be awkward to summon them just for a photo.
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Back in one of the fields, there are a couple of crystal titans left behind from my transformations. They're hard to destroy. I figured they'll make decent target practice for that kind of thing, if nothing else.
up 2 u whether we wrap or keep going!!!
It doesn't hurt to see the full extent of Loki's ability. Crystals are common feature of this world and will likely become an 'enemy' someday. There's a rationale for doing it.
Akechi folds the envelope into a small rectangle - cognizant of the photos inside, done so he can slide it into his pocket as he stands.]
Before we leave, I do have one caveat - Loki's presence is unknown to most. If I decide to allow a photo of it, I would prefer it to be for your eyes alone. Showing someone on accident isn't an excuse I'll accept. Do you understand?
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I would never expose information about your ability. You should know that by now.
hehe
Intentional or not, it could happen. Who knows - the second I turn into a foe, you may find comfort in being petty and exploiting what few know.
[And in the end, it really doesn't matter if Loki is exposed through Eren or otherwise. It's just a matter of privacy. Loki is Akechi Goro.]
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[They could easily become enemies. Akechi isn't wrong. Eren raises his eyebrows, lifting his chin as well. They can stare down their noses at each other.]
The day we become enemies, I plan on handling you myself. No one else will need to know what you've shared. I'm the only one you have to worry about using your secrets against you.
cw: violent thoughts
[Eren could end his life. There's a stark difference in their strength - it's the undeniable reality of their situation. Eren holds more power, but that doesn't mean Akechi is weak. Doesn't mean he would lay down. Akechi could take Eren with him - drag him into the rot to drown.
And in the end-
Eren is dead. Akechi isn't. He's not immortal. Doesn't yearn to live. Longs for bruises to wrap around his neck like a noose, for every breath to be stolen from his lungs. He's seen it time and time again. Akechi could win.
He presses a hand against his hip, lets the other arm rest against his side and stares, unwavering.]
Should such a time ever pass, of course, we'll see who comes out on top.
[A beat and a step forward - the closeness causing Akechi's arm to press against Eren's side.]
You don't know every secret, after all. I may have a way to break your mind and soul with a single touch - what's left of it, that is.
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I trust you to do what you believe you have to.