TEST DRIVE MEME

[bibliofilo]

TEST DRIVE MEME

> The Park. Man, what a nice day out. Why not enjoy it? I'm sure -- shit, yep, there's some echo monsters.
> The Mall. Exactly what it says on the tin! Dodge the hordes of teenage mallrats or take part, whichever suits your tastes.
> Rainy Day. Agh, it's fucking awful out. And is it raining those vermilion things?? Now you've got an Echo to contend with on top of everything else. Find some shelter, quick!
> PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, HOW FUN
> The most horribly kitschy Arts and Crafts Fair you can imagine.
> NEW YEARS. What better way to start out the new year than to learn that everything you know is a lie? Or if you are already acquainted with the network pass out some resolutions.
> A food fight has just broken out in the cafeteria. Join? Flee? The choice is yours alone.
> Wild Card! Make up your own.

Comments

[darkcharge]

[ you are an ass. an ass that should be looking at his cell phone so he doesn't have to look like an awkward turtle walking into that clinic. ]

[ex_elude798]

[But his phone is set to silent what are you expecting from him.

You're an unreasonable sibling aren't siblings supposed to be reasonable]

[darkcharge]

[ vibrate! IT IS A LEGITIMATE FUNCTION. USE IT. likely going to tell you as much, dumbass.

but since there's no answer, he's going to sigh. tuck his nose further into his scarf, and be a disgruntled teenager and ask the receptionist where he can find one Suzaku "Jerkface" Kururugi. ]

[ex_elude798]

[Legitimate for people who keep buddies or might be actively using it, sure.

Meanwhile Suzaku's just going to keep on reading]

[darkcharge]

[ even when there is a nurse walking in a little perturbed teenager? because his ears are pretty red with embarrassment at being WALKED there. he's not twelve! ]

[ex_elude798]

[It's the movement that makes him look up, first at the nurse, and then at Van.

And it's kind of obvious that he's surprised]

...Hey.

[darkcharge]

...Hey.

[ while the nurse turns on her heel and leaves, Van takes a step inside. but only just a step. is he welcome or should he just leave?

because standing there is definitely better. mmmhmm. totally. ]

[ex_elude798]

[So it's a good half-minute before Suzaku comments on this, if only because he keeps expecting Van'll move from that spot on his own.

But he doesn't...]

Did you...need something?

[You know, from this invalid over here]

[darkcharge]

[ at that he bristles, coming further inside the room. ]

I was just seeing what your dumbass self did to inflict injury this time. That's all.

[ex_elude798]

"This time"...

[He repeats those very absurd words with some incredulity.

But then he huffs out a sigh because telling Van about cyborg gangsters really doesn't seem like a good idea]

It's nothing worth getting into.

[darkcharge]

"Nothing worth getting into."

[ he can play that game too. which means he is taking a seat. and likely not going anywhere until something is explained. ]

Riiiight.

[ex_elude798]

I don't remember some of it.

[Which is indeed honest - whatever happened after he got beaten is just a blank in his memory]

[darkcharge]

So say what you do remember. I don't really want this trip to be a waste of time and bus fare.

[ex_elude798]

You came all this way just for a story?

[darkcharge]

If you would have checked your phone then you would've been prepared for it.

...Or you could have turned me away.

[ex_elude798]

But weren't you already on your way?

[Van is too big for stories, sheesh]

[darkcharge]

Does it look like I need a doctor?

[ wow. what a dunce. there are times he wonders just how they can even be HALF related. ]

[ex_elude798]

[He almost asks if Van really wants his opinion, but opts not to]

I mean, I doubt you sent that message far in advance. Would've noticed.

[darkcharge]

[ good call. ]

Does it matter when I sent it? Point is, I did.

[ex_elude798]

If you were on the way already, there'd be no point turning you away.

[That and he doesn't really believe that Van'd do or not do something based on anything he said]

I got into a fight. Good enough for you?

[darkcharge]

Maybe the old man dropped you on your head or something when you were a brat, Suzy...

[ he still can't figure out how Suzaku works. Van can be a jerk and a huge brat, but at least he gets that there is just expected things. ]

Maybe.

[ex_elude798]

[What are normal relationships, Van-brat]

That's pretty indefinite.

[darkcharge]

[ not this one.

but he groans, and rolls his shoulders so they pop. this is... getting back into awkward territory. ]

Look, I don't know you that well. You don't know me all that well and I'm pretty sure you're legit autistic, but I let that slide. Fact is you're like one of two blood relatives I have and maybe I don't think you should run off and die in a fucking ditch or something to that affect.

[ex_elude798]

If I'm that stupid you might have to get used to the idea.

[Because that seems to be what Van is saying here. Forget the family part if they're bandying insults about, Suzaku won't back down from that]

[darkcharge]

Hey mister high school graduate... Autism doesn't mean you're dumb. Now I really wonder, though. Thanks.