[ he's quiet for a moment, as if digesting everything that arakita's so tactfully said, before murmuring quietly, ]
I see. So it's like that.
[ it's starting to make sense. between what arakita said back then, while their inhibitions were compromised, and what he's saying now, combined with the fact that he's not spiteful enough to take up that offer of 'an eye for an eye' -- arakita is probably a pessimist out of self-defense. operating on a lurking fear of betrayal and a lack of confidence, puffing himself up aggressively to hide it.
understandable, if tremendously irritating to deal with.
kakyoin sighs softly before speaking up, his tone of voice calm. ]
Believe what you will, then. But I'm going to give you one piece of advice. Doubt people all you want, but if you're proven wrong -- if someone does come to your aid and considers themselves your ally -- don't aggravate them just because you have no faith in people. At that point, you'll have a hard time being fine for too long. Even you would know better than to throw away resources that you've acquired, correct?
[ there's a pause before he seems to remember something and adds, ]
And -- my name is Noriaki Kakyoin. I'd ask if you're perhaps unfamiliar with the concept of names, but surely even you're not that crass, Arakita. [ which he only knows thanks to arakita's own inbox message. thanks! ] If you're ever in danger and shout for an 'idiot' to come help you, you won't get a response. So learn to use names.
[ i.e. 'maybe i'll come help your sorry ass.' this has basically become a tsundere-off, goddammit arakita. ]
[The understanding in Kakyoin's voice makes his scowl deepen, his shoulder muscles tense just slightly. He doesn't like when people who he doesn't trust try to "figure him out", per say, or at least think they completely understand who he is. Or, at least, that's what he reads in his "I see". He's moved past thinking that this guy lords himself over him, but it's still a far cry from completely trusting him. Still, it's a step forward, somewhat.
The advice, however, goes without comment- he'll admit that, if he was desperate and someone extended him a hand, it'd be straight up idiotic to reject it. For now, however, he'll keep his own hands in his pockets.
...At least until someone else needs help, and his better morality gets him. In other words, there is absolutely no way that he will later recall this very conversation in a flashback while presently experiencing the exact situation that Kakyoin is describing.
Absolutely not.]
Just cut that pretentious crap out already, geeze. You really think I'm that fucking stupid?
[Don't... answer that.]
Don't worry. I won't forget the name of an annoying guy like you, Kakyoin.
[i.e., "maybe i'll remember you when I do need help, you pain in the ass", it is a tsundere-off, goddamnit arakita.]
[ there's a faint noise as kakyoin opens his mouth, perfectly ready to snap, yes, you really do seem that stupid. but, after a moment of thought, he decides to hold back, just for now. he did make this call to apologize, after all, and ending this particular call with a blatant insult would be a little too crass -- even if arakita deserves it.
he'll leave the overtly scathing remarks for if there's a next time.
kakyoin just sighs (again). ]
Very well. I don't particularly care what context you remember it in.
[ there's so much he could say about arakita being crass enough to mistake 'composure and common sense' for 'pretentiousness,' but again, he'll just barely hold back for now. his tone of voice is quiet, businesslike as he adds, ]
I owe you one. If you're in need of a scout or a fighter, I'm at your disposal, just once. You know how to contact me.
[ and then he hangs up before arakita has the chance to be snippy back. ha, take that, you shit. ]
[Believe him, he had definitely had something to say about that, and he had already inhaled the breath prepared to say it... as Kakyoin hangs up.
So it comes as a "GODDAMNIT!" to an empty room and to a shut-off phone instead.
Seriously, dammit, Kakyoin. He doesn't like having debts, and he isn't the type to hold them over people's heads either. In the end, that promise just frustrates him. He definitely won't call on him for it. Definitely not.
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Date: 2015-03-21 04:07 pm (UTC)I see. So it's like that.
[ it's starting to make sense. between what arakita said back then, while their inhibitions were compromised, and what he's saying now, combined with the fact that he's not spiteful enough to take up that offer of 'an eye for an eye' -- arakita is probably a pessimist out of self-defense. operating on a lurking fear of betrayal and a lack of confidence, puffing himself up aggressively to hide it.
understandable, if tremendously irritating to deal with.
kakyoin sighs softly before speaking up, his tone of voice calm. ]
Believe what you will, then. But I'm going to give you one piece of advice. Doubt people all you want, but if you're proven wrong -- if someone does come to your aid and considers themselves your ally -- don't aggravate them just because you have no faith in people. At that point, you'll have a hard time being fine for too long. Even you would know better than to throw away resources that you've acquired, correct?
[ there's a pause before he seems to remember something and adds, ]
And -- my name is Noriaki Kakyoin. I'd ask if you're perhaps unfamiliar with the concept of names, but surely even you're not that crass, Arakita. [ which he only knows thanks to arakita's own inbox message. thanks! ] If you're ever in danger and shout for an 'idiot' to come help you, you won't get a response. So learn to use names.
[ i.e. 'maybe i'll come help your sorry ass.' this has basically become a tsundere-off, goddammit arakita. ]
voice.
Date: 2015-03-25 11:21 pm (UTC)The advice, however, goes without comment- he'll admit that, if he was desperate and someone extended him a hand, it'd be straight up idiotic to reject it. For now, however, he'll keep his own hands in his pockets.
...At least until someone else needs help, and his better morality gets him. In other words, there is absolutely no way that he will later recall this very conversation in a flashback while presently experiencing the exact situation that Kakyoin is describing.
Absolutely not.]
Just cut that pretentious crap out already, geeze. You really think I'm that fucking stupid?
[Don't... answer that.]
Don't worry. I won't forget the name of an annoying guy like you, Kakyoin.
[i.e., "maybe i'll remember you when I do need help, you pain in the ass", it is a tsundere-off, goddamnit arakita.]
voice.
Date: 2015-03-26 12:43 am (UTC)he'll leave the overtly scathing remarks for if there's a next time.
kakyoin just sighs (again). ]
Very well. I don't particularly care what context you remember it in.
[ there's so much he could say about arakita being crass enough to mistake 'composure and common sense' for 'pretentiousness,' but again, he'll just barely hold back for now. his tone of voice is quiet, businesslike as he adds, ]
I owe you one. If you're in need of a scout or a fighter, I'm at your disposal, just once. You know how to contact me.
[ and then he hangs up before arakita has the chance to be snippy back. ha, take that, you shit. ]
voice.
Date: 2015-03-28 05:31 am (UTC)So it comes as a "GODDAMNIT!" to an empty room and to a shut-off phone instead.
Seriously, dammit, Kakyoin. He doesn't like having debts, and he isn't the type to hold them over people's heads either. In the end, that promise just frustrates him. He definitely won't call on him for it. Definitely not.
...Goddamnit.]