neverplaysfair | Game 013 [Voice/Action]

[ There's a pause, and again he's itching to ask just what they did, how they tortured him. Sanae holds his tongue and shakes his head as that inhuman edge returns to him, vibe nudged just a bit higher. ]

They have too many advantages, J. We might never be able to match their power levels, not with these handicaps, but at least we're gettin' more information. Know a little bit of what to expect.

And in return, they can take whatever information they want from us.

This is their world, or close enough to it. We'll hafta make our own advantages.

[ And he shifts a little to press up against Joshua, one arm looping around the guy's shoulders. ]

[ ... Sanae are you hugging him. ]

[ Nah, he's just got his side pressed against Joshua's and happens to have an arm around his shoulders, that's all. Because maybe if he gets close during the srsbzns talk, he won't be mocked for it. ]

You're mocking me again.

Actually? I'm bein' helpful. [ His vibe edges a bit higher, that faint thrum becoming more noticeable. There's a subtle glow to the hand on Josh's shoulder, now, and that steady energy boost is back, though it's fainter this time. Even if he can't do much when it comes to direct healing, he can lend Josh the power to do it himself. ] I can if ya want me to, though.

[ He makes a soft noise and leans into Sanae. ] This will be hard.

What'll be hard, J? Seems like everything is, right now. [ This is not anything remotely like snuggling, it is much closer to manly half-hugging. Obviously. ]

Hee hee. Everything. [ But there's no laugh behind the words, just a bit of a grab at the power he's being offered. ]

[ That gets a bit of a snort, and he just shifts a little against Josh. This is oddly comfortable. ] Alright, not everything.

[ ~~It's even more comfortable when he's a teen~~~ ] Beating them.

[ ~~But then everything will be hard and Hanekoma'll be very very lineface about it.~~ ] Yeah. At least we've got resources to work with. And allies, even if most of 'em aren't playing on quite on the same level.

They're not worth anything of value. [ Trying to draw a bit more power now. ]

They are. [ And he offers up a stronger surge of energy, unsurprised. It'll be a while before Josh drains more than he's willing to give. He does take note of it, though; ] Said that next time you stopped by, we could share my bed, didn't I? I'll stick around all night if it'll help with the pain.

[ Come on, Josh, he doesn't get to take care of you very often. ]

Oh, Sanae, heal my wounds... [ He giggles, taking what Sanae's giving, snuggling a little closer. ]

It'd be much more helpful if more of them were useful.

Guess so. I still say they all bring something to the table.

[ He gives a one-sided shrug with his free arm, and that hand slips from Joshua's shoulder to brush hair from the guy's face. This grin implies he's only doing it jokingly, but Hanekoma's eyes are a bit more fond than he's willing to admit. ]

Not every day you get stuck as a kid, J. I should probably be takin' advantage of this somehow.

[ Oh, Joshua's eyes flash with something, as he looks to Hanekoma with a grin that isn't all innocence. ] Advantage, how?

Oh, y'know. Collecting blackmail. Teasing.

[ Not that sort of advantage, Josh, so stop looking at him like that. :| Speaking of teasing, those fingers are going to drop from Josh's hair and run down his neck. He doesn't even care that this will come back to haunt him later. ]

Shame you're not older, or I could be giving you the best night of your life, Josh.

[ Except he won't, no matter how much Josh changes his age or his body. But this mocking opportunity must be seized. ]

[ Josh is going to give a last pull of power before leaning up against Sanae, his skin glowing, a hum resonating in the air. ]

[ ...the neck thing was a very bad idea, wasn't it. He went too far. Joshua what are you doing. ]

[ What else would he be doing? ]

Best night of my life, hmm...?

[ ...you wasted all the power he lent you on shifting to a new body? Way to go, Josh. Give Hanekoma a second to shake off his surprise, and: ]

Sorry, that offer's withdrawn now.

Oh, is it? [ He leans in closer, close enough to let his breath wash against Sanae's neck. ]

[ Yes, definitely a bad idea. One that Sanae is now regretting. Don't mind him, he'll just tense a bit, suppress a cringe, and move away from Josh on the bed. ]

And if you try pushing it, I'm not stickin' around all night to heal ya.

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