[ dabi's pretty sure he's the only one that ever really calls keigo out on his fake smiles and the masks he tends to wear for the outside world. not that they've spent a whole lot of time around other people, but for some reason he can tell.
he wonders if it'll be like that over here as well, even when they dont' really know anyone else. for now though, his only thought is that he needs to get to know keigo all over again. or at least find the parts that are real. ]
How 'bout this. Stay tonight and we'll figure out a place for ya tomorrow. Live on the beach, we'll be close, but have our own space.
[he wants to be here with keigo too, and just live in this dream world where nothing else exists... but they're still the same people and they remember everything from their lives before san junipero. there's a lot to work through so it doesn't turn into the same anger and resentment as what built up between dabi and endeavor.
and you know, it's not every day that dabi sits and thinks about the logical, necessary thing that needs to be done, instead of just running into it head first with too much emotion.
they're definitely not taking a break. dabi doesn't want to go that far. they had enough of a break before when they were apart.]
Still tryin'a get outta the veggies? You'll like 'em, birdbrain. i put extra soy sauce just for you.
[he smirks, opening the lid of the pot so keigo can look inside. the veggies are all mixed in with the noodles and chicken to make it extra hard for keigo to pick them out. he knows his bird well.]
Come on, it ain't like I cook for ya every day. Gotta appreciate it.
[keigo really wants to not fall back behind fake smiles and lying promises. not at all. he wants to be honest here. it's how he can start building up the trust between them again. still, it's so easy to fall right back into hiding how he feels, even after he chastises himself for reacting in such a manner. he doesn't want to guilt dabi about it either.
maybe being separated at times, he can figure that out for himself. how to keep his emotions in check yet to not do it while lying straight to dabi's face.
his head does perk up curiously though, to the former villain's response.]
Not sure why, but I honestly assumed you would want me to have my own place on the other side of San Junipero.
[he admits sheepishly with a small smile. but, a house on the beach sounded nice. he liked dabi's home, so his could be just as comfortable. it wouldn't be like having a place in the deep parts of the city, time and a half away from dabi. it's not so bad now.
and he does agree that they do need some time apart. it wasn't like they were getting right back into the same intimate relationship as before. keigo was being honest earlier when he said he wanted to do this right.]
I'm not sure how the housing stuff works, but I'll try to figure it out.
[does he just imagine a house in mind? that's how other things seem to work here. it's something for him to discover soon enough.
a smile quirks at the corner of his lips this time as dabi admits to adding extra soy sauce to the veggies. it looks like he'll humor his former lover by eating the added healthy ingredients to the pot.]
I guess I should appreciate it. Your cooking was always super delicious before.
[one he misses dearly. at least he can enjoy it here. golden irises do peer to look within the pot, his stomach giving a small growl as the smell and sight hit him. dabi must know him well too, because he can very well see how the veggies are mixed all together. looks like the former villain wins this round.]
Still callin' me birdbrain, huh?
[keigo grins as he reaches to grab two bowls for him and dabi.]
[ it's been one of dabi's greatest insecurities now, when it comes to keigo. what was real? what was an act? so much of what they built on was a lie, he figures. he wasn't even sure if keigo was even interested in him at all, until he saw him here in san junipero again, begging for even a little bit of his time and attention.
even with that though, dabi was unsure for a long time. now at least, he knows some of it was true. but what about the rest? ]
On the other side'a San Junipero? That'd be too far. I... I want ya here, Keigo. Wouldn't have had ya go through all'a that shit to get here if I didn't.
[at least he can reassure keigo of that much. space is good, but he still wants keigo around. living without him all these months- it was a struggle, even with how angry dabi was at him.]
What kinda details did they give ya about San Junipero? I still can't figure all of it out. And I know ya told me some stuff before, but... I couldn't remember. It was all just so fuckin' shocking at first.
[sometimes he still feels like he's in shock about it. it's hard to believe that he's dead. he doesn't think he's quite wrapped his brain around that completely yet. maybe with keigo here it'll be easier. maybe a lot of things will be.]
Good ya still remember how delicious it was. It's been a while.
[he takes the bowls from keigo and starts dolling out enough in each bowl that they won't go hungry. maybe they don't really need to eat here, but it always feels like he should anyway. when he hadn't eaten, it's not as if he died, though. just another weird thing about san junipero.]
You're still a birdbrain, aintcha?
[he smirks, handing a bowl to keigo, then moving to grab some chopsticks and napkins.]
I've even got a fancy dining room now if ya wanna eat there. Or we can take it out on the deck?
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he wonders if it'll be like that over here as well, even when they dont' really know anyone else. for now though, his only thought is that he needs to get to know keigo all over again. or at least find the parts that are real. ]
How 'bout this. Stay tonight and we'll figure out a place for ya tomorrow. Live on the beach, we'll be close, but have our own space.
[he wants to be here with keigo too, and just live in this dream world where nothing else exists... but they're still the same people and they remember everything from their lives before san junipero. there's a lot to work through so it doesn't turn into the same anger and resentment as what built up between dabi and endeavor.
and you know, it's not every day that dabi sits and thinks about the logical, necessary thing that needs to be done, instead of just running into it head first with too much emotion.
they're definitely not taking a break. dabi doesn't want to go that far. they had enough of a break before when they were apart.]
Still tryin'a get outta the veggies? You'll like 'em, birdbrain. i put extra soy sauce just for you.
[he smirks, opening the lid of the pot so keigo can look inside. the veggies are all mixed in with the noodles and chicken to make it extra hard for keigo to pick them out. he knows his bird well.]
Come on, it ain't like I cook for ya every day. Gotta appreciate it.
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maybe being separated at times, he can figure that out for himself. how to keep his emotions in check yet to not do it while lying straight to dabi's face.
his head does perk up curiously though, to the former villain's response.]
Not sure why, but I honestly assumed you would want me to have my own place on the other side of San Junipero.
[he admits sheepishly with a small smile. but, a house on the beach sounded nice. he liked dabi's home, so his could be just as comfortable. it wouldn't be like having a place in the deep parts of the city, time and a half away from dabi. it's not so bad now.
and he does agree that they do need some time apart. it wasn't like they were getting right back into the same intimate relationship as before. keigo was being honest earlier when he said he wanted to do this right.]
I'm not sure how the housing stuff works, but I'll try to figure it out.
[does he just imagine a house in mind? that's how other things seem to work here. it's something for him to discover soon enough.
a smile quirks at the corner of his lips this time as dabi admits to adding extra soy sauce to the veggies. it looks like he'll humor his former lover by eating the added healthy ingredients to the pot.]
I guess I should appreciate it. Your cooking was always super delicious before.
[one he misses dearly. at least he can enjoy it here. golden irises do peer to look within the pot, his stomach giving a small growl as the smell and sight hit him. dabi must know him well too, because he can very well see how the veggies are mixed all together. looks like the former villain wins this round.]
Still callin' me birdbrain, huh?
[keigo grins as he reaches to grab two bowls for him and dabi.]
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even with that though, dabi was unsure for a long time. now at least, he knows some of it was true. but what about the rest? ]
On the other side'a San Junipero? That'd be too far. I... I want ya here, Keigo. Wouldn't have had ya go through all'a that shit to get here if I didn't.
[at least he can reassure keigo of that much. space is good, but he still wants keigo around. living without him all these months- it was a struggle, even with how angry dabi was at him.]
What kinda details did they give ya about San Junipero? I still can't figure all of it out. And I know ya told me some stuff before, but... I couldn't remember. It was all just so fuckin' shocking at first.
[sometimes he still feels like he's in shock about it. it's hard to believe that he's dead. he doesn't think he's quite wrapped his brain around that completely yet. maybe with keigo here it'll be easier. maybe a lot of things will be.]
Good ya still remember how delicious it was. It's been a while.
[he takes the bowls from keigo and starts dolling out enough in each bowl that they won't go hungry. maybe they don't really need to eat here, but it always feels like he should anyway. when he hadn't eaten, it's not as if he died, though. just another weird thing about san junipero.]
You're still a birdbrain, aintcha?
[he smirks, handing a bowl to keigo, then moving to grab some chopsticks and napkins.]
I've even got a fancy dining room now if ya wanna eat there. Or we can take it out on the deck?