[Open] April Catch-All

[thetaintedsorrow]

Who: Chuuya Nakahara (thetaintedsorrow) & you!
What: Event aftermath and various shenanigans
When: April
Where: Olympia
Warning(s): None yet, but NSFW will be marked if it happens



I. Bird is the Word

[To all those familiar with Chuuya, the news of the mystery egg he’d magically acquired finally hatching isn’t surprising, nor is the news that it’s a bird. However, what they may not know is that Apollo (a name carefully chosen for his precious child) has grown into something quite flashy in the past month. A royal flycatcher, to be precise, with beautiful plumage to rival any peacock. It’s quite fitting that Apollo is tiny and beautiful, considering who his mother is, but don’t tell Chuuya that.

He’s quite an energetic little thing, and Chuuya can be found out and about in town with the little guy perched on top of his hat, or in the mansion with Apollo perched on his shoulder.

Should anyone get close (within five feet) of Chuuya, they’ll find themselves with a faceful of feathers and an earful of chirps as Apollo checks them out, up close and personal. Of course Chuuya is amused.]

Looks like he likes you.

II. Shots, Shots, Shots

[Chuuya can also be found, sans Apollo, in one of the multitude of bars located around town. He’s currently nursing a glass of fireball whiskey, but anyone who approaches him for either company or simply to harass him will be abruptly challenged to a drinking contest. God bless your soul if you take him up on it.

Should they decline he’ll simply shrug and continue sipping at the amber liquid in his glass.

Either way, they’ll receive this greeting: ]

You here for booze or company?

III. Among the Stars

[Lastly, Chuuya will make a trip to Thesa Station to see all the newly awakened refugees. He can be found checking out the stasis pods, hanging around in one of the lounge areas, or simply indulging in a glass of wine at the mess hall.

He’ll have Apollo on his shoulder, but don’t be afraid. He won’t peck your eyes out. Chuuya may very well try it though, if you see fit to call him tiny. Otherwise he’ll be friendly enough, no matter where he’s approached on the station.]

How’s it going?

IV. Wildcard!

[Surprise me! Or plot things with me! I’m over at arcanestardust!]

Comments

[thetaintedsorrow]

Yakuza is another term.

[Chuuya blinks a few times as he processes that question. Happy? Is Chuuya really happy? What does that even mean? Drinking gets him to relax and have fun, and fucking is exhilarating, but what makes him happy?

...has he ever been truly happy?

He shrugs, glancing away.]

I dunno. Never really thought about it.

[colorature]

You've never really thought about whether your happy or not?

_{[That seems, well, pretty weird to Diva.]}

But how can you become happy if you don't know if you're happy or not?

[sullenstallion]

[He's not crying. He's definitely not crying. It's just one tear...and the threat of more to follow. He bites the inside of his cheek to call himself back to attention, except he bites so hard that he worries for a second the next thing he'll taste will be the bitter, metallic taste of his own blood.]

It's not fine, dammit.

[He clutches the burned curtain to his chest, worried Chuuya will attempt to make that float away next. Aside from the water stains and some ash and smoke scent, the morning room didn't get ruined too badly. But the curtain is definitely a goner. He stands back to his feet, avoiding looking at Chuuya, head swimming.]

I need to tell him about this. I'm not going to lie to him.

[gekkajuu]

[It's always a little special when Chuuya's gloves come off, and feeling his hand even through the fur is... kind of nice.

That, or Atsushi is a teensy bit tipsy, after all. But only a little!

He's actually a little proud (or is it just petty smugness?) that Akutagawa would complain about him like that.]

Sometimes it's very fast, but sometimes it's not much faster than anyone else... It depends on how much strength I can borrow from the tiger at the time.

[Which basically also means that super fast regeneration only happens when he's conscious, oops.]

I can't really control that part.

[Or he's still too afraid to accidentally tap into the tiger too much and lose control again. Could be that.]

[thetaintedsorrow]

[If only Atsushi knew the number of times Chuuya overheard Akutagawa ranting about him and how he’s going to destroy him...]

Huh.

[That’s a curious “huh” because there’s like a bajillion questions Chuuya wants to ask Atsushi about his ability, but he’s sure that’s what everybody and their mom does when they find out the guy is a weretiger. He must be sick of hearing it by now.

Chuuya lets his hand wander down Atsushi’s arm to trace over the sharp claws at his fingertips.]

How much do you know about the Port Mafia members’ abilities?

[Besides Akutagawa. He’s sure Atsushi could write a novel on Rashomon by now.]

[notwagging]

Of course! I'd be happy to go...

[ because if it means he can visit other homes to see what they're like, so that he can one day have a somewhat functioning one? that's pretty good.

also Chuuya seems like nice people. ]

... but just for a while. I have someone I need to see back in Wyver. And then, I'll totally come back for more.

[ more what? more pets? more bird time? more almost-stealing? it's a mystery. ]

[gekkajuu]

[Akutagawa probably figured that since Chuuya did the same about Dazai, he could let it all out. Not that it isn't still a little ominous, with how Atsushi and Akutagawa had set an actual date for their showdown.

Of course, that date has long since passed, already. It's one of the few things that make Atsushi feel just how far removed he is from his old life.]

Just what the Armed Detective Agency knows? Most of the basics, I think.

[Still not a whole lot. Dazai had brought a very amount of intel with him, of course, but then most of his most valuable intel was several years old; later things were second-hand at best.

Meanwhile Atsushi keeps his arm very still, so Chuuya can feel up his claws without danger.]

[meinwaifu]

[Mephisto can't help a playful little laugh as he's so easily flipped over, not even bothering to fight it when he sees Chuuya using his powers to achieve it. He makes a point to stretch his arms up over his head, letting Chuuya think he's got him nicely pinned down... but it's not like Mephisto needed to move to mess with him.]

Hmm, I suppose if I wanted to, I could. [But he doesn't want to-- is the implication here. For a number of reasons, really.] But you hardly need to strip me down to have a little fun, yes? Unless of course...

[And without moving a muscle, suddenly the buttons of Chuuya's shirt slowly start popping open one by one. His pants start unbuttoning and unzipping in much the same way, entirely hands free.] You're the sort of person who enjoys showing a bit of skin?

[thetaintedsorrow]

[Maybe Chuuya will visit the pods on his birthday to pour one out for the boss and Akutagawa. It’s the least he can do, really, since he’s the one roaming free while they’re stuck in stasis. He should probably let go of the past, but Chuuya has kind of a terrible track record there...]

That bastard probably spilled most of the intel about us, no doubt.

[Chuuya wonders if it would ever be a good time to bring up Corruption. It’s his last resort, after all, a trump card he’d rather not be forced into using anytime soon, so it’s really not necesssary to tell Atsushi about it if he doesn’t already know.

...right?

Chuuya glances down at those powerful claws; Atsushi could (try) ripping him to shreds if he wanted, and yet Chuuua doubts they’ve ever been used to take a life without Atsushi being forced into a corner.

He really is a good guy in Chuuya’s book.

He gives that arm one last stroke before pulling back with a huff.]

Can you grow a tail too?

[He’s joking. He has no idea that Atsushi can actually do that.]

[thetaintedsorrow]

Wha-

[Oh what the fuck, he’s being magically undressed. He really shouldn’t be surprised at this point, considering that “Faust” just confessed to being a demon, but still, it’s bizarre as hell to feel his zipper being undone without a single finger being laid on him. His clothes come off one by one until he’s stripped down to his underwear, and Chuuya just kind of watches in awe for a moment before finally making a move.]

Neat trick.

[Chuuya slides his hands over Mephisto’s still covered thighs with a playful smirk.]

Guess I need to step up my game.

[Chuuya works open Mephisto’s pants before mouthing at him through the thin fabric of his underwear. This is the part he didn’t get to indulge in last time, and damned if he isn’t good at it. Blue eyes fix on Mephisto’s face as he finally tugs down his underwear with his teeth, freeing his cock if he’ll allow it.]

Are you gonna sit back and let me suck you off or pull out more tricks?

[meinwaifu]

[It's a nice sight, and definitely a power-move to have Chuuya almost completely nude sitting up on his waist like that. There's even a little additional showing off, his clothing being neatly folded over on the other side of the room or hung up on hangars in the closet... there's no need to pretend that he isn't some super powerful being anymore, after all. For as much as it might seem a bit hasty to trust someone he's only met a few times with that information, he feels he has a pretty good read on the sort of person Chuuya is.]

[He grins as he sees Chuuya moving lower, resting his hand on his chin and propping himself up a bit to have a better view.]

Fufu, you say that as if you wouldn't enjoy a few more tricks tonight... but please, don't let me stop you.

[He's not quite fully hard yet, but damn if he isn't getting there, being pawed at like this. If Chuuya was that eager to suck his cock, who was he to deny him the privilege?]

[thetaintedsorrow]

[Chuuya can’t say he doesn’t appreciate the extra little treat of having his clothes hung up and folded. They’re expensive and custom-tailored, after all! The whole demon thing certainly doesn’t bug him when it’s used like this...or in other, more risqué ways.

Besides, he’s fought literal monsters before, so this really isn’t all that bizarre.

Chuuya answers that taunt by licking a hot, wet trail up the underside of Mephisto’s cock, the heat and weight of it on his tongue a turn-on in itself. He’s always been rather talented with his mouth, after all, and he can’t help but show off a little as he dips his tongue into the slit.

Good thing his hat got put away so that he can be on full display.]

[thetaintedsorrow]

...fine.

[Ugh. Fuck. Why this??? It would be way easier to hate Dylas if he didn’t act so human.

Chuuya sighs, gathering up the soaked towels to throw into the wash. At least the lasting damage is minimal, but things are doing to be real fucking awkward in the mansion for a while.]

We’ll tell him together.

[thetaintedsorrow]

Didn’t have time for that in the Mafia.

[Don’t confuse him, Diva, he’s dense enough already.]

I dunno. If I feel happy I’ll know it, right? If not then I guess I’ll never know.

[thetaintedsorrow]

Yeah. Never thought I’d see a bird with a crown.

[Apollo chirps happily as Reign pets him, pleased with this development. Meanwhile Chuuya eyes the bags in Reign’s hands curiously. Glass bottles mean booze, right?]

What did you buy?

[thetaintedsorrow]

Sure thing.

[Chuuya doesn’t really mind just hanging out. God knows he needs to relax for a while.

He walks along a set path back to the mansion, Apollo now perched on his shoulder.]

I’m sure you’ll like Atsushi too. He’s a real nice guy.

[sullenstallion]

[Maybe Chuuya's right. Maybe he "acts" human. Dylas is berating himself over and over in his head for this. For losing his temper, for denting the counter. The fire is his fault, too. A normal person would've grabbed Chuuya and thrown him through the table.

Or something less extreme, but.]

I don't want your help. I'll take care of it on my own.

[gekkajuu]

If one of us had defected to you, you would have expected the same, right?

[It's not easy to clear a track record of being the enemy - but it's not impossible to buy your acceptance with intel. Somehow, Atsushi doesn't think that Dazai told the president and everyone everything, but the important things would have come up for sure. The ADA is so much smaller than the mefia, they need all the intel they can get just to survive.]

I can? That is: I did, once...

[Was that a serious question? It sounds a little like mocking him, but Atsushi gives a straight answer - and he proves it right away, turning around with a sudden case of tail poking out of the waistband of his pants.

... It feels a little weird, really. Maybe that's why he's never done it again, after that one time on the ship. It wasn't much of a conscious thought, then.]

[rosebyanyother]

Oh, he can stay if he wants. Though I do understand not wanting to reinforce bad behavior.

[Peter is entirely unruffled. After all, it's not as if this small bird is a slobbering dog. And he can't shed on him. As long as Apollo is well-behaved, Peter will be too.

The introduction gets a slightly broader smile.]

Alexander Noble. It's a pleasure to meet you.

[notwagging]

[ easy for Keaton to follow Chuuya, whose presence and features are very distinct. of course, if he had to track him by scent, it'd probably be pretty easy to do that too. ]

A nice guy? Well. I guess the world could always use more good humans.

[ ones that won't terrorize him or his people. but Keaton knows that for the most part, if Chuuya WANTED to do anything awful to him, he could have easily done it to a stranger that's easily not human to any standard. ]

[thetaintedsorrow]

[Don’t make a good point, Atsushi!! Let him call Dazai a bastard and grump!!

There’s no serious mockery going on here, but Chuuya is a bit surprised to hear that Atsushi can actually sprout one. It can’t be that useful in a fight, right?]

Really?

[Oh...OH!! Atsushi just sprouted a tail!!! Holy fucking shit!! Chuuya stares at it, blinking on surprise. Well. He just got proven the fuck wrong!!]

Nice.

[Chuuya doesn’t even think twice about reaching out his bare hand to slide along the length of Atsushi’s tail (just ignore that it’s probably weird to feel up someone’s tail! They’ve banged before, it’s fine!).]

I like it.

[He has a bit of a history already with petting ears and tails since he’s arrived on Nysa. Now that he knows Atsushi can grow a tail...]

What about ears?

[thetaintedsorrow]

Fine.

[Chuuya doesn’t particularly care whether Dylas rats him out or not at this point. Hopefully Atsushi will just overlook this entire incident, then they can both live their lives as usual.

Chuuya will clean up what he can before heading back into the kitchen to make himself more coffee.]

Just know I’m not gonna walk on eggshells around you. I’ll be civil, but I’m not gonna spare your feelings.

[gekkajuu]

[Everything can be useful in a fight. Atsushi may not have had a lot of formal fighting training (though he's stepped that up, on and off, since coming here), but he knows how to make the most of what you've got, if nothing else.

Oh... Oh. It feels kind of weird, having his tail touched. It's not bad at all, but something about it is a little... much? Maybe that's not so strange, since it's a whole area of his body that now has sensation when he usually... doesn't even have the body part to feel anything with. It makes an itchy feeling almost like goosebumps climb up his spine.]

Ears...? Oh - you mean tiger ears? [No, rabbit ears, of course!] I've never tried those... It might be harder, since they'd replace my original ears.

[The tiger limbs don't grow in addition to his normal limbs either, after all. What a monstrosity that would make!]

Let's try it.

[There's no real reason to close his eyes beyond concentration, calling out to the tiger in silence, much more specifically than usual. But sure enough, when he opens his eyes again a moment later, there are tiger ears on top of his head, his own ears miraculously disappeared into his choppy hairline.

Not that Atsushi himself can see, of course.]

... Did it work?

[thetaintedsorrow]

[If only he knew that Akutagawa got his shit wrecked in part because of this tail.

Chuuya keeps stroking Atsushi’s tail, because you bet your ass he’s gonna pet it until it disappears. Maybe he didn’t care much about petting animals back home, but this is different!! Who knows when or if Atsushi might sprout the thing again, so he has to take advantage of this rare opportunity!! Not that Atsushi would refuse if Chuuya asked him to do it again, but shh.

Oh. OH. He did it!! Atsushi just grew tiger ears!! Chuuya blinks and they’re there, and he doesn’t notice that Atsushi’s own ears are gone just yet.

Okay, he doesn’t usually throw this word around all willy-nilly, but...

Cute.]

It worked.

[There’s a tiny bit of awe in Chuuya’s voice as he automatically reaches up to stroke Atsushi’s new tiger ears. Oh boy, they’re so round and cute...this should be illegal.]

Nice.

[gekkajuu]

[There's something strange about Chuuya's expression, still, and Atsushi can't place it. It was the same with his tail (which Atsushi keeps, of course, as long as Chuuya is busy with it), but somehow less so then - or it had been easy enough to attribute it to alcohol and little else, at the time. Now that it keeps going, it's not so easy to dismiss anymore. Chuuya's attention is flattering, but it also makes Atsushi feel... a little exposed?

Not that he has much time to figure out what Chuuya's behavior means, exactly, because Chuuya touches his ears, and Atsushi can't help the way they twitch.]

Hehe... That tickles.

[Yet he's not complaining.]