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[policedefective]

Anything can become delicious under the hands of the right chef.

[Is that encouragement or teasing him about what he's about to make?]

Octopus, when done badly, tastes like flavorless rubber. But a good sushi chef will roast it just the right consistency.

[le_mat]

[He groans]

I have yet to find really good seafood here. I think it's too cold.

[policedefective]

Why not fish?

You could also go try your luck at the 777 clone that is own by one of the people here and takes items from back in their own world. I've found a lot of it is surprisingly similar in taste to our own world.

[le_mat]

... I should start fishing again. Or maybe dive for them?

[He pictures grabbing fish with his teeth and snickers. He finally goes back to his food, pouring his pounded flakes into a bowl and starting to crack eggs into it.]

And combini food isn't the same.

[policedefective]

It would be interesting to see what you could pull off...or maybe pull out?

[Wording, Akechi.]

True. I was simply trying to provide an alternative.

[le_mat]

If I was more skilled in seafood I would just open my own. But I'm no sushi chef.

... wait. The combini refills itself right? Think we could buy a refilling convayer place?

[policedefective]

With enough coins, perhaps. But don't you want to become a demon, first?

[Don't mind the wings on his back puffing up at that. It's not like he's waiting for that AT ALL okay.]

[le_mat]

Having long-term goals is important.

[He measures out a little flour to add to the bowl, but his ears turn at the sound of fluffing feathers... and he snickers]

[policedefective]

True. I'm still not sure what I quite want just yet. Perhaps waiting for your own choices so I can adjust my own accordingly. It would be rather dreadful to prepare for something and then you show up immune to my scheming.

[le_mat]

You know I'll just escalate it though.

[Never ending arms race]

[policedefective]

Literally and figuratively. I'm quite looking forward to it.

[Why have 2 arms when you can have 4?]

[le_mat]

[And like the joking double murder and the cannibalism... Akira finds the idea twistedly romantic. An excuse to always keep fighting. Pushing forward and higher. He hadn't accepted the false Igor's offer back then, but the idea of fighting and thieving forever had certainly been a temptation tailored to him specifically, hadn't it?

He wonders if something is wrong with him. Too late to worry about it now.]

Good, I won't slack off.

[All the wet ingrediants added he sets to work whisking every thing, looking not exactly pleased at the mixture after a few minutes]

[policedefective]

[Maybe if false Igor had paid more attention to Akechi like Maruki had, instead of tossing out his own champion like yesterday's garbage, he could have made it work a little better.]

I didn't expect anything less from Joker, if I'm being honest.

[And wasn't Akechi nothing if not an honest man (/s)?]

Your creativity and the power this world brings will certainly make this interesting. I know I won't get bored watching you.

[...]

[le_mat]

[He blushes and starts whisking harder]

Wow, keep talking like that and I'll start thinking you like me.

[policedefective]

[It was full speed ahead until he ran into a wall. As much as it is satisfying to see Akira's reaction, he's also not sure what to do.

He could play it cool, but he's also...nervous and he hates it and just wants to flip the nearby table with his wind. Emotions are confusing and annoying and frightening.

But also, he NEEDS to say something before Akira wonders what the hell is up with him.]

Are you going to stick a dagger in my ankle?

[Nailed it.]

[le_mat]

Only if you ask nicely.

[He says without thinking]

[policedefective]

[It's such a surprising answer that he wasn't expecting, he starts to laugh. It sounds genuine, despite it all. It feels nice, like some part of the stress is leaving.]

You truely are one of a kind.

[le_mat]

[He smiles in turn, feeling suddenly very light]

Is that a nice way of saying 'weirdo'?

[policedefective]

[He shrugs, then smiles.]

Well, as they say, the nail that sticks out is struck.

[A little taste of home. “When you stick out, you’re likely to get criticized.” Those who try to be different in Japan often meet with a lot of resistance. So, this phrase is quite common to be told at others. Except this time it's meant to be said sarcastically. He's..teasing him?]

Being yourself is what sets you apart from the others.

[le_mat]

[His smile turns sardonic]

Trust me, I know. Before the arrest I... well-

[He waves a hand]

- I dunno. Things weren't as bad as it was for Ryuji or Ann. But I wasn't exactly well-liked back home either.

[policedefective]

[And he killed the mood. He can't help but scoff at that, however.]

Believe me, I know what that's like. Honestly, trying to gain the approval of your peers and adults was not worth the effort I put in, in the end. Looking back, I should have stayed to being a stuck nail.

[le_mat]

[Less so than he thinks, honestly. Akira remembers their conversation about not talking about himself. ]

Same. I don't miss those damn glasses one bit.

[He might have the excuse of his ears for why he stopped wearing them, but... maybe that wasn't really it]

[policedefective]

That's too bad. They did give you an air of intelligence, once in a while.

[Now he's just trying to rile him up.]

[le_mat]

[He huffs, pawing at the floor with a hoof ]

Wow. Rude.

[He stares at his bowl and sighs]

I think this is as doughy as this is gonna get.

[It's sticking... a little?]

[policedefective]

I do try.

[The smile he had on his face drops into concern as he looks at the bowl as well.]

Well...it's trying to do its best, I suppose. After all, maybe it will be like when stick rice is pounded enough it becomes mochi...

[He's trying to be nice? What is this...]