GODLY AUDIENCES: SENRI

[divus]

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[divus]

Yes I would really appreciate that. [Ahhhhhhh.] It's charmed so it won't break by mortal hands, though I suppose that's only because of my gift.

[His special skill. Whatever. Antoinette seems to just...ooze to spread herself on top of both Beauty and Senri now.]

[usogi]

[Antoinette is sooooo perfect. Senri is just humming happily as he continues to give her good scritches.]

Mm, that's good. Definitely a relief.

[and he'll also just. lean against tamaki because this bitch is super cold. the pupper does help though, but he can still want more contact since he's needy]

Oh - before I get distracted, I do have a question though. We were told that all the gods have their own special skills they can manage better than other gods, and I was told to find out what yours is, if you want to share.

[divus]

[Ah. Interesting that Senri asks this now. He doesn't do much to push him away, and he can't feel the cold, so this is happening. Glad they're a cuddle pile on the floor. Still, Beauty hums in thought.]

Keeping secrets. [Hence the hidden door.] Things can be said or done in my presence or otherwise, and I have the ability to ensure those actions are never spoken of or heard by unwanted parties.

[usogi]

[ . . . . ]

Is that something I need to use a favor for?

[that's scary useful to senri and i'm mad about it]

[divus]

[Silence.]

What other secrets are you trying to keep, Senri-kun? [That's not a yes or a no, but damn son didn't you learn anything this weekend.]

[usogi]

[ . . . ]

I don't know if the other gods know who broke into Cunning's room - and I want to protect someone, if I can.

[god dammit senri]

That's -

I know it's really close to what I did this weekend, but I....

[it's the only way he knows how to help anyone.]

[divus]

...I'm not sure if the others know yet. [Beauty sort of stays out of that side of things.]

Tell me what you would do. [Still not a yes or a no, but he's curious.]

[usogi]

If there's a way to make sure that no one knows that this person ended up getting caught up in.... all of that, I'd be happier. I know they're stressed out about it, so they don't know how to move forward right now.

.... it's an easy secret to uncover though, because everyone in the courtyard saw those idiots run out.

[and he just sinks more against Beauty, though this time apparently out of exhaustion]

I want them to just apologize... but if they don't, I thought if there was a way I could make it a secret...

[senri really doesn't think that rules apply to him and it's horrifying]

[divus]

...well. Actually, wouldn't an apology just be easier than more lies and secrets that you have to uphold when you weren't involved in the first place? [Just. Gently. A thought. Though his arm shifts to kind of prop Senri up and keep him against his side so okay.]

They're all fairly arrogant if it's the gods I'm thinking of, so an apology may go quite a ways rather than avoiding it forever.

[usogi]

That's what I think too.... but those people are sooooo stubborn. I told them to apologize, and just try to play nice, but...

[ughhhhh.

he presses his face against Beauty's shoulder because he can? this really is just two idiots cuddling on the ground while a dog is draped over them and it's the worst thing ever.]

... is this you trying to tell me I shouldn't try so hard to solve other people's problems? Or maybe I should try to be more convincing...

[divus]

[A hand reaches up to pet his hair? While also petting the dog with his free hand.]

Yes. [Just as gently.] The former, that is. I understand why you want to, but given what happened last time I'd like you to be just a little selfish for just this once. If it truly becomes a problem...we'll discuss it then. But give them time to sort it out for themselves.

[usogi]

[this is fine. senri will vaguely lean into the touch - it's hard to say if he relaxes that much, given that he's still cold. but at the very least some tension leaves his shoulders, so he's at least not as stressed

though when he asks his next question, it's in a softer voice - something a little less sure]

... you don't think I'm too selfish already?

[doesn't he already ask for so much, from so many people]

[divus]

I don't think so. [This is bad because he very obviously doesn't think so, but we've already established he doesn't quite have the same scale as other people.] Your heart is in the right place, and I think that alone is enough. Don't you?

[usogi]

[this is very bad because senri will take beauty's word so easily, because he thinks that beauty is sensible and a wonderful person who cares about him very much.

senri smiles at that, and beauty can probably feel it against his shoulder]

... I think so. I'd like to hope so.

But I'll... try to do what you're saying, and try not to meddle so much. I don't want to make you too worried about me.

['even though i like when you worry about me']

[divus]

Should your heart be burdened still at the end of the week, come to me. We'll fix it together as best as we can. [Beauty is wonderful and cares very much, but Beauty's not always the most sensible. Beauty leads with his emotions and biases sometimes, but lately he's tried to be logical, too.

It's why he's not immediately saying "sure, I'll fix it for you right now." But it doesn't mean he cares any less.]

I'll worry about you and Mizuki-san until this game is over, I'm afraid. I hope you understand. [Caring about people has always been a double-edged sword, but he's fine with that, too.]

[usogi]

[.... he hums a little note that implies that he understands perfectly fine, and might actually enjoy it a little bit? wow do i hate senri.]

Mm, I guess I'll get over it...

[but he winks, clearly teasing. he loves the attention and it's bad, actually. but he settles for smiling and petting Antoinette]

.... if you'll offer me your help, I'd like that. But I'll try to behave for now then.

I'm already happy that you're not mad that I saw your room... It was suuuuper luxurious. I'm really jealous! The bed looked so soft - but Ray-kun was the only one who went over there.

[divus]

I'm not mad. You did ask and you found it on your own. [He's about to say something very wise and maybe even very charismatic, but:]

--if Ray-kun was examining my room what were you doing instead? [Senri???]

[usogi]

An-chan was right there!! And she wouldn't let me up for a little bit.

[and he leans down to kiss antoinette's head again, because he loves this puppy so much]

I looked around a little bit too but.... well, it didn't feel right, either. Not when I can just ask you what you think about things. Rabbits have good ears, but I don't like snooping through people's personal belongings...

[he won't admit that it's also

a small reminder of a bunch of personal memories and things that he doesn't have, so he doesn't like making people compromise those things that he cherishes so much]

[divus]

She's very excitable with guests. [Tailwag from An-chan and Beauty scratches the dog's back. On the other hand, that's an interesting enough response.]

I suppose I see reason in that. I haven't visited many of the others' rooms either, though I don't mind so much. My belongings aren't of interest to most people, I think. [He can't deny that he has very rich taste though.

[usogi]

Hehe, that's okay, I was very excited to see her too.

[and he'll just keep scratching antoinette behind her ear.]

I was interested.... but I just wanted to ask you instead. Can you tell me a little bit about what was in there? So many books, those portraits of people... Your friends from back home, I'm guessing?

I still feel like there's a lot I don't know about you all.

[divus]

[There sure was a lot. Beauty sits back a little, Antoinette sprawled over his lap still and regards Senri carefully.]

One thing at a time. What is it you'd like to know right?

[usogi]

[senri hums thoughtfully.]

... do I get to know your name yet?

[divus]

...Tamaki. [Oh. Oh wait that worked? Excuse him while Beauty--Tamaki sits up in vague alarm?]

[usogi]

[wh

senri sits up too???? what the fuck?? but like in the best way possible??]

Tamaki?

[and he smiles automatically with it]

What else can you tell me, Tamaki? [and he lifts a hand up to the mask, as if reaching for it, though he stops short of actually touching it as if that's too close] Do you think I finally get to see the beautiful face you boast about so much?

1/3

[divus]

I'm...not sure. [SORRY HE IS STILL BUSY BEING SURPRISED.

On the other hand, his hands let go of Senri and of Antoinette and for a moment they hover near their mask. It's hesitation, but fingers pry against the edges gently, pulling at the mask itself.]