[Sousuke leans back against the wall and looks out the window. The sakura outside are gentle and calm, unlike the agitated bluster that had provided the main screen for his network post a few days ago. When Goten turns back to the screen, Sousuke looks to him once more, pausing a little at seeing the look in the other boy’s eyes. He blinks, surprised at the sudden offering of affection and comfort. Happy that he’s around? It’s not… odd, it’s just… well… Sousuke’s usually a loner and he’s partnered with Rin because of this world’s direction. So to have someone else offer the same as his own god is… it’s nice even if surprising.
A softer expression smooths over his face.] I’m not going anywhere, Goten. [Even if he has no control over that and doesn’t want to lie to Goten, in this case, he’s willing to shove all that to the side and give the boy—and himself—determination and hope. Because he doesn’t want to go anywhere and will fight to continue his existence here.] I promise. We can hang out as often as we like.
[Yes it is selfish and yes they both probably know they’re being impractical, flaunting their desire to stay in the face of people who probably don’t care at all about their wants and desires. They have no control over it and they know that, but that doesn’t mean they have to hamstring their feelings and pretend nothing matters anymore. Sousuke doesn’t want to live like that, and he knows Goten doesn’t (and probably can’t considering his character). Saying it, saying that he’s not going anywhere, seems to make the possibility of that being true all the more real. As if he’s convincing himself as well as Goten. So he promises that impossible promise and takes that impossible request to heart in spite of everything that stands contrary to it.
Because even with the shinki restrictions and the system of this world, Sousuke is still Free to make his own choices. Come results what may.]
Rin’s a good god. We have our fights, but sometimes they’re over stupid stuff. [Admitting that’s kind of casual now.] I’m trying. He keeps giving me reason to trust him. [And there’s a burst of excitement and Sousuke arches a brow. Then smiles again.] Oh? You learned how to make one? I’m impressed. I wonder if it can compete with mine. [Definitely goading him there.]
There was a girl, Masaki, who said she was going to hold a joint shinki practice for borderlines soon. I’ll be there, if you want to show me.
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A softer expression smooths over his face.] I’m not going anywhere, Goten. [Even if he has no control over that and doesn’t want to lie to Goten, in this case, he’s willing to shove all that to the side and give the boy—and himself—determination and hope. Because he doesn’t want to go anywhere and will fight to continue his existence here.] I promise. We can hang out as often as we like.
[Yes it is selfish and yes they both probably know they’re being impractical, flaunting their desire to stay in the face of people who probably don’t care at all about their wants and desires. They have no control over it and they know that, but that doesn’t mean they have to hamstring their feelings and pretend nothing matters anymore. Sousuke doesn’t want to live like that, and he knows Goten doesn’t (and probably can’t considering his character). Saying it, saying that he’s not going anywhere, seems to make the possibility of that being true all the more real. As if he’s convincing himself as well as Goten. So he promises that impossible promise and takes that impossible request to heart in spite of everything that stands contrary to it.
Because even with the shinki restrictions and the system of this world, Sousuke is still Free to make his own choices. Come results what may.]
Rin’s a good god. We have our fights, but sometimes they’re over stupid stuff. [Admitting that’s kind of casual now.] I’m trying. He keeps giving me reason to trust him. [And there’s a burst of excitement and Sousuke arches a brow. Then smiles again.] Oh? You learned how to make one? I’m impressed. I wonder if it can compete with mine. [Definitely goading him there.]
There was a girl, Masaki, who said she was going to hold a joint shinki practice for borderlines soon. I’ll be there, if you want to show me.