[ that's the thing about this... whatever it is with hawks, too. he doesn't think as much about his troubles outside of this. it's always on the back of his mind, but it's not so pressing when he's with hawks. he's able to just be.
whoever this person is when he's with hawks, he's not even sure. in the end though, it's still him. it's just a different side of him that he's never really gotten to be before. ]
I don't wanna hear about it gettin' in your mouth! I'd have to go'n kill him.
[he shoves at hawks' arm, continuing around the store. he picks up a bag of chips but they're shrimp flavored so he makes a face and tosses them back on the shelf.]
[keigo can't help but laugh at dabi's response. it feels light and airy, like a good laugh he hasn't had in awhile. whatever anxiety or awkwardness he felt before is long gone now.]
Be my guest. I would be insulted if you didn't.
[he teases, only stumbling a bit after the shove before he keeps following.
keigo looks at the shrimp bag curiously, only because he wouldn't mind trying it. maybe for next time. he didn't want to have any sort of seafood taste on his tongue and dabi to get disgusted by it.]
[he admits so lightly without thinking. he can't help it though. it's what he's desired for awhile. someone to save him from those who get away with hurting the weak or powerless for money. the worst of it all, he wasn't weak or powerless. but his handlers always make him feel that way.]
I haven't decided if this was a worst experience to the sludge villain from before. Both equally sticky and messy.
[keigo can't see the smirk, but he can definitely hear it in his tone. it leaves him feeling so casual, as if he doesn't have a care in the world.
he does become surprised as dabi questions him about the sweets. he looks over the examples, and honestly...]
[ it's funny how quickly keigo answers, but dabi can tell there's something more behind it. maybe it's all a part of his lies, but in this moment... dabi believes there's more. those handlers of his, maybe. dabi would kill them in a heartbeat. ]
At least ya never had to fight that Overhaul asshole. Gettin' creamed ain't no big deal after that.
[ they probably shouldn't be talking about this here, but... whatever. they're almost done, and there really isn't anyone else here in the store. dabi doesn't feel like he has a care in the world right now either. ]
Sure, sounds good to me.
[ he grabs them all and tosses them into keigo's basket. at this rate maybe they should get high, too. dabi will settle for a drunken feast, though. ]
And a pack'a cigarettes. That's pretty much it, I think?
[maybe one day he'll be able to explain it all. he wants to. he's told dabi bits and pieces, but he hasn't exactly gone into detail.]
I think I might prefer the bug ejaculation to Overhaul. Did you ever meet him?
[it's only out of curiosity that he asks. overhaul wasn't a villain he had the pleasure of knowing. he's honestly surprised that more heroes weren't called into that storm. or the fact that they used kids to assist. then again, by the age of the young ones in u.a., his handlers were already sending him out to handle villains without hesitation.
as the desserts are added to his basket, keigo uses a few feathers to take it, too lazy to carry it any longer.]
Great. Maybe share some of the sweets with the others?
[he teases, but really, he thinks they would appreciate it. especially twice and toga.]
Cigarettes? Sure. Might steal one or two from you though.
[he definitely won't refuse if they get high, along with the drinking. after his day, he wanted to let loose with dabi.
at the front of the store, keigo has his feathers deposit the items on the counter. of course, he's trying not to fidget as the vibrator just...lands at the top. oh well. their conversation was probably a lot worst. and it's just this store clerk who was threatened previously by dabi.]
Oh, can you get me a pack of cigarettes? The ones on the top shelf there-yeah, those.
[the clerk grabs the pack keigo points out, starting to scan all the items. he's very hurried about it, and the hero believes the earlier threat is the reason why.]
[ it's hard for dabi to drop it with an answer like that. there's so much he feels like he doesn't know. so much he's been trying to get out of hawks for intel purposes... but it's more than that now, even if he wants to act like it isn't.
he kinda regrets bringing up overhaul now, though. he didn't think hawks would be so interested. ]
Yeah, briefly, when the boss was removin' his arms.
[ he shrugs like it was no big deal. it really wasn't if he thinks about it. that guy was trash. not worth thinking too much about. ]
I ain't sharin' shit except for with you.
[ he doesn't mean for it to come out sounding so... nice? but hey, he's here with hawks so whatever. obviously he means to share all this stuff with him. that's the whole point of hanging out with each other tonight. he even shrugs when hawks says he'll steal some cigarettes. fine by him.
once they get to the counter, dabi stands there right behind hawks. he still has the sunglasses on and he knows he shouldn't attract any attention, but his eyes are on the clerk and he knows the man can tell he's staring him down from behind the glasses.
he does catch the vibrator that's placed on top though, and his glaring simmers a bit because he's so amused. ]
Couldn't help yourself, huh?
[ he grins, leaning in close to hawks, behind him. ]
[pro-hero working with a villain? better yet, very involved with said villain. a part of keigo can't help but to tilt his wing, brushing a few feathers against dabi's mask.]
You should know that better than anyone else.
[and with a mischievous look in his eye, he pulls his wing back. he could share it all with this villain. however, he's not about to air out his trauma at a combini late at night. it took him this long to trust dabi enough to want to share a bit of it.
he does hum when the villain admits to only being briefly around overhaul. his curiosity is settled on that matter. the yakuza criminal was a done project, and keigo didn't have much interest in the man. besides, he really didn't want dabi to think he had any ulterior or fantasies regarding that man. his villain was rather fickle, after all.
he can't help but to chuckle though, when dabi is determined to not share the snacks. oh well. more for the two of them!]
What a gentleman.
[it's oddly nice to hear the words from the villain. it suits him, keigo notes.
of course, what ever pleasant thoughts he felt towards dabi are quickly morphing into embarrassment as the fire villain has to tease him about the vibrator. honestly, keigo kind of wishes he had disguised himself because he can feel his cheeks heating up while a small pout takes to his lips.]
W-Well, you said you wanted one. And..well, it can't hurt.
Guess you are, yeah. Dirty's good for us villains, though.
[ he tries not to think too hard about what that means when it comes to heroes throwing their power around. consorting with villains while still acting like pro-heroes.
supposedly hawks is on their side, and that's all that really matters. and hawks drops the overhaul thing, so dabi doesn't get further annoyed. ]
Oh yeah, that's what everyone who looks at me says. He's a real gentleman.
[ he snorts, but he gets it. he knows hawks like it when he says shit like that. he also knows how flustered hawks gets, and at the mention of the vibrator, he turns almost as red as his wings. it's quite the sight and his smirk widens even more. ]
Definitely can't hurt. Well, not unless ya want it to. Otherwise it'll just feel real good.
As long as you don't get me confused with a dirty, power-hungry hero.
[he whispers low while leaning close to the villain, so only dabi hears him. he didn't want dabi to put him on the same level as some of the heroes.]
Must be a diamond in the rough, huh?
[keigo teases, giving the villain a nudge with his shoulder.
so much for being spoiled though, because obviously his lover has to tease him about the vibrator. in front of this clerk. at least the store clerk is quickly scanning all the items while keigo presses down some yen on the table. he's trying to keep his cheeks from turning as red as a tomato.
it is getting increasingly hard to not squeeze his thighs though, mind obviously wanting to think about the fun they could get into with the sex toy.]
[ he doesn't want to put hawks on the same level either, but only time will tell. lately though, he thinks it less and less. he really wants the pretty bird to be genuine. he wants it bad enough that maybe he's being foolish about it, but it's not like he's going to tell hawks all his secrets. ]
Don't know what kinda diamonds you've seen, but they sure ain't like me.
[ they really should stop talking and calling more attention to themselves, but dabi can't help himself. he's going to lay off though. he doesn't want hawks to explode with how flustered he is, especially after their previous conversation. ]
Nah. Only if ya want me to.
[ he smirks under his mask, then bumps at hawks before he starts grabbing some of the bags the clerk already filled. ]
[he likes to think he's not like all the others. he truly just wants to help people and be there to save them from harm. and, in a way, he kind of wants to provide that for dabi too. not that he would admit that out loud. he's sure the villain would burn him alive.]
You're a one of a kind, handsome.
[he teases, trying hard to bite back the smirk quirking at his lips. these conversations were honestly...kind of fun. and cute. or, maybe keigo was still so hot and bothered from earlier? he can't really tell. he should probably get a hold of himself.
it'd be really bad to suddenly want to jump the villain in the middle of the store.
dabi doesn't make it easy with his own teasing. but, it's a little manageable now. he laughs softly when bumped, using a wing to pat the villain's hooded head fondly before he focuses on the clerk finishing his work scanning all their supplies.
he thanks the man once he pays, taking the rest of the bags with his feathers to follow dabi on outside.]
[ like hawks is being honest, and that's good to hear. that's all he really wants now a days. he wants to be wrong about how he initially felt about hawks' intentions. ]
Never been called one of a kind before.
[ he kinda likes it. he knows now that hawks doesn't mean it in a shitty kind of way either. the conversation really is fun, even if hawks is hot and bothered from earlier.
he snorts softly when hawks pats him on the head with his wing, and then he makes his way outside, fishing through his bags for the pack of cigarettes, while also looking for a good place to sit that's out of view. ]
[keigo feels his wings fluff in appreciation at the response, glad to hear the trust there. it could be false, but right now, he likes to think they're having an honest conversation between each other.]
Don't see why not. You're kinda special, you know?
[he says without thinking. but, if he had to ponder it, it's kind of true. he's never seen power quite like dabi. not to mention, the villain isn't like the criminals keigo faces. compared to the insect monster from earlier, he knows for certain that he would never find dabi attacking young men and women to get a taste of them like that criminal was earlier.
once outside, he spots dabi off to the side. he has to wonder if they're going to hang out here or not. not that keigo minds. he just doesn't want anyone to bother either of them. not that he thinks he'll have any fans out and about this late at night.]
[ feels like an honest enough conversation, and hey... they've been doing alright so far. hopefully it stays that way.
he does raise an eyebrow when hawks calls him special, though. special? he doesn't know. he doesn't really want to ask either, so he lets that comment go, at least for now. maybe when they're drunk enough he'll ask about it.
he finds the pack of cigarettes and lights one up with his finger, taking a long drag by the time hawks comes around. ]
Dunno, I figured a change'a scenery would be good. Ain't nobody around these parts this time'a night. It's a pretty shitty neighborhood.
[ nothing they have to worry about though. hero and villain. ]
[the smell of the nicotine hits him, and honestly, it's enough to calm the jitters down. his oncoming molt was going to wreck him this year, all because of having dabi so personally close.
keigo does smile though, at the villain's words while leaning over to pluck a cigarette out of the box.]
As long as we're not disturbed.
[he hums, tilting his head while the cigarette is brought to his lips, keigo silently asking for a light.]
Well ya know, if someone tries to disturb us I'll just get rid of 'em.
[ he's kidding. mostly. he doesn't have any intention of killing anyone randomly tonight, as long as they're left alone.
he reaches out to light up hawks' cigarette with his finger, then heads further back around the conbini to the back parking lot. he's pretty sure the only car here right now is the clerks, though there are some cars at the place across the road. he doubts anyone is paying attention though. ]
Do ya go out flyin' for fun when the sky's clear?
[ he sets his bags down on the curb, sitting down next to it before he starts rifling through them again, pulling out two beers, cracking them open. he hands one over to hawks, looking up at him before the other man sits down.
he's not sure why he had the idea to do this tonight. maybe he was just lonely. maybe it's cause they hadn't seen each other since the day before yesterday. not... that that's such a long time, but still. ]
[he teases, knowing for a fact what dabi is implying. still, it'd be in anyone's best interest to avoid them. keigo really didn't want to share this villain's attention.
keigo hums in appreciate when his cigarette is lit, and immediately comes to breathe in and out, allowing the nicotine to flow through him. once dabi begins to leave his side, the hero follows. they're coming around to the back of the combini, and it's nicely more secluded.
makes it a bit easier to relax too.]
Yeah. It's relaxin', especially when I'm stressed out.
[like on those days he can't release any pent up aggression or frustration because dabi is busy. when did the villain even become his source of destressing? best not to say that out loud and earn the wrath of this villain.
next to dabi, keigo comes to sit, responding with a smile and mouthing 'thanks' when given the beer. he takes a sip, and once swallowed, breathes in the cigarette again. it's kind of nice to not be in hero mode. to just..focus on here and now.]
Only time I don't fly is when it's rainin'. Wings weigh a ton when they're wet. I have to put a special oil on them too, especially at molting time. They'll get very dry and itchy if I don't.
Uh huh. I'll glare so hard they'll burst into flames.
[ almost like that clerk tonight... but he was good about that, wasn't he? he didn't even try to burn him. not even a little bit.
he never thought he'd see the number two hero smoking, and he remembers how surprised he was the first time, but he likes it. hawks looks pretty damn hot smoking a cigarette. less like a pro-hero and more just like a regular person. that's nice too. ]
So water and fire, huh. Those are two pretty unpredictable things.
[ two things that are sometimes hard to avoid, but they're hawks' weakness. dabi wonders just how scared hawks really has been around him, knowing he can burn him down. the threats have always been there, but he's never raised his flames around hawks when they've been alone. around endeavor is a whole other story. dabi also wonders if they call him out in the rain anyway, and he wants to ask, but the molting thing catches his interest even more. ]
So what's that like? The whole molting thing. What's the process?
[he says without thinking. not that he finds the idea of burnt people arousing, but with his molt and interest within dabi, it's practically like an aphrodisiac for the hero.
he breathes a huff of smoke into the air, relaxing as the nicotine hits him again. gods. he really needed this after earlier. he likes fighting and protecting people, but hell, it's a mess for him to clean up when a criminal decides to spit or ejaculate weird substances onto him.]
Pretty ironic that both fire and water are a bit of a weakness for me, huh?
[he laughs softly and genuinely, leaning back onto one hand before using his other to take a sip of the beer. he's careful about holding both his cigarette and beer in the same hand, able to easily multitask between the two.
it's taking a lot for him to admit this out loud to dabi, but honestly, the villain has to know that his weakness to fire is very obvious. it wouldn't take much to catch him on fire. kind of like paper. yet, he's never really felt scared around dabi. especially now, since he's come to trust and enjoy the villain's company.
his head perks up and keigo comes to look over when his lover questions his molt. trying to not get flustered over the topic, the hero goes to take a sip of beer before answering.]
Kinda achy first. Like, I need to be touched, especially on my back. My feathers start to shed after that, and not in the way I can control. It hurts a bit. I have to put some special oils on the base of my wings to help it. And, while my new wings start to form, is when I get horny. Takes about two weeks to make them grow, compared to the three days after I use them myself. I just wanna fuck throughout the entire time it's taking to grow them back. It's usually just me there, so it's pretty difficult and lonely. Get kind of depressed by the end of it.
[ he can't help but ask, because even if hawks is on their side, he's pretty sure he knows the number two hero isn't big on killing. dabi's pretty sure hawks is just trying to flirt with him, and it's kinda cute.
he downs more of his beer, stretching his legs out in front of him to get more comfortable. he's glad it's kind of a cool night. he really hates it when it's hot out. ]
Dunno if ironic's what I'd call it, but it's pretty interesting.
[ he doesn't ever really want to share his own weaknesses, but the effects are all over his body anyway. he wonders if hawks knows he's like this because of his own quirk though, or if he just figures something happened to him.
but he doesn't want to talk about himself. not now, or ever. instead he listens to hawks tell him about his molt, and he really isn't deterred by it at all. ]
No one's ever helped ya out with any'a that before?
[since his attraction to dabi has become a little bit more. it felt they were constantly seeking each other out these last few days, and with each time, keigo gets just a little more addicted. but coming to admit that is kind of embarrassing.]
Well, it seems kinda obvious which is the worst paired to me in a fight. But, as long as I don't take on Endeavor, I should be fine, right?
[he laughs smoothly before taking another sip of his beer, drowning a good portion of it. really, he doesn't expect to fight endeavor. nor dabi, of course. and those were the more prominent of fire quirk users. there was endeavor's youngest son, but again, not anyone the hero expects to take on.
he's not here to fight anyway. just protect. and seek out his freedom.
keigo doesn't press for any of dabi's weaknesses. their conversation doesn't need to drift there. and he doesn't believe the villain would answer him truthfully, if at all.]
Naah, no one. I mean, I thought I had someone a few years ago, but they bailed. Which, you know, I'm kinda glad they did. It hurt a ton when they left without satisfying me, but I later found they paid my handlers to have me during that time. Guess they thought I'd just lay there and take it when they wanted it. Instead, I really scratched and bit 'em up, since I wasn't really aware of who they were.
[he takes a long drag of his cigarette, slowly blowing the smoke up, watching as it phases out into the air.]
I think...it'll be different with you though. I mean, I know and trust you.
[ it's surprising, and dabi doesn't think something could shift so easily like that. maybe hawks doesn't really care about being a pro-hero as much as he says he does. he can't imagine it would all be because of hawks' attraction to him.
the conversation sours when hawks brings endeavor up, and dabi scowls a bit, drinking down all of his beer before he grabs another. that's the last thing he wants to talk about right now.]
He ain't the only one with a fire quirk now is he.
[ dabi doesn't want hawks to forget what he can do either, though this time it really isn't much of a threat. he's more interested in their present conversation.
and now he's starting to get a little jealous. ]
What, did they pretend they were with ya or somethin'? ... Ya didn't know who they were? Like... do ya forget who's with ya?
[ he wasn't aware of that part and he wonders how that will work out. will hawks really remember him? ...does he really trust him? ]
[he fights back the smile, shoving the can of beer to his lips to do so, and drinking the remainder of the alcohol down. he sets the empty can beside him after, and goes to enjoy his cigarette a little more.
of course, he catches the scowl, as light as it was. he's curious if it's just endeavor as a person or heroes in general. the hint of a threat does earn a hum.]
Well, I don't plan on fighting you. We're working together, aren't we?
[he scratches dabi's back, and gets his scratched in returned. hopefully. he does look forward to the day his handlers are annihilated.
taking one last drag of the cigarette, keigo flicks it near his boot, crushing it beneath his heel as he blows out the remainder of the smoke.]
Yeah, I guess that's the best way to describe it. My handlers apparently put my sexual frustrations from the molting with the underground crowd a few years back, and the guy won it. Some high politician. I meant him once, not realizing what my handlers did at the time, or who he was exactly. Showed up at my door a few days after my molting started to progress into the sexual part of it. Thought it might be a good idea, since I wasn't exactly thinking straight and in pain. But he tried to tie me up and force himself on me without prepping or warning me. Then cried like a little bitch when I attacked him.
[keigo shrugs as he reaches for another beer.]
Backfired a bit, because I thought I'd be getting some relief, and that just made me hurt more. Now though, I'm happy he ran away with his tail tucked between his legs. I decided awhile ago to never go through a molt with someone unless I know they won't hurt me like that. I can't really explain how it's going to be if you join me though. I never had someone like you, you know? I mean, you're the first person I want to give over one of my stones.
[ he argues, but it sounds stupid even to his own ears. he's not sure if he's ever been possessive before, though, so he can't exactly compare it to anything. hawks makes him feel that way, though. ]
Yah, okay maybe I am.
[ he says a bit sheepishly, taking another drag of his cigarette and another sip along with it.
at least hawks doesn't press him about the scowl, or the way he hates endeavor. at least hawks doesn't know that's what it is, because dabi sure as hell doesn't want him finding out. ]
Uh huh... workin' together, as far as I know.
[he hasn't given total trust over, after all. but he's definitely starting to see more eye to eye with hawks than before. trusts him enough that tonight isn't about getting information out of him, or anything like that. tehy're just here, spending time together. ]
Too bad ya didn't kill him. Or all of 'em. They'd fuckin' deserve it for that shit. Who was the guy?
[ dabi wants to know, because he's going to kill him. if hawks like dabi's possessive side, it's in full force tonight. and while he is a little concerned about hawks recognizing him during his molt, it isn't going to stop him from going over there. ]
Someone like me, huh? So why's the stones such a big deal?
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whoever this person is when he's with hawks, he's not even sure. in the end though, it's still him. it's just a different side of him that he's never really gotten to be before. ]
I don't wanna hear about it gettin' in your mouth! I'd have to go'n kill him.
[he shoves at hawks' arm, continuing around the store. he picks up a bag of chips but they're shrimp flavored so he makes a face and tosses them back on the shelf.]
I want somethin' sweet.
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Be my guest. I would be insulted if you didn't.
[he teases, only stumbling a bit after the shove before he keeps following.
keigo looks at the shrimp bag curiously, only because he wouldn't mind trying it. maybe for next time. he didn't want to have any sort of seafood taste on his tongue and dabi to get disgusted by it.]
Like ice cream? Or cakes?
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[maybe hawks can't see his smirk, not in his eyes behind the sunglasses or behind the mask, but his tone sure gives it away.
they should definitely do things like this more often. If only Dabi wasn't usually so damn moody about it.]
Cakes, or... donuts? Mochi? I dunno... What do ya like?
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[he admits so lightly without thinking. he can't help it though. it's what he's desired for awhile. someone to save him from those who get away with hurting the weak or powerless for money. the worst of it all, he wasn't weak or powerless. but his handlers always make him feel that way.]
I haven't decided if this was a worst experience to the sludge villain from before. Both equally sticky and messy.
[keigo can't see the smirk, but he can definitely hear it in his tone. it leaves him feeling so casual, as if he doesn't have a care in the world.
he does become surprised as dabi questions him about the sweets. he looks over the examples, and honestly...]
All of them. They're all super delicious.
[he can't pick one.]
Let's get them all.
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[ it's funny how quickly keigo answers, but dabi can tell there's something more behind it. maybe it's all a part of his lies, but in this moment... dabi believes there's more. those handlers of his, maybe. dabi would kill them in a heartbeat. ]
At least ya never had to fight that Overhaul asshole. Gettin' creamed ain't no big deal after that.
[ they probably shouldn't be talking about this here, but... whatever. they're almost done, and there really isn't anyone else here in the store. dabi doesn't feel like he has a care in the world right now either. ]
Sure, sounds good to me.
[ he grabs them all and tosses them into keigo's basket. at this rate maybe they should get high, too. dabi will settle for a drunken feast, though. ]
And a pack'a cigarettes. That's pretty much it, I think?
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[maybe one day he'll be able to explain it all. he wants to. he's told dabi bits and pieces, but he hasn't exactly gone into detail.]
I think I might prefer the bug ejaculation to Overhaul. Did you ever meet him?
[it's only out of curiosity that he asks. overhaul wasn't a villain he had the pleasure of knowing. he's honestly surprised that more heroes weren't called into that storm. or the fact that they used kids to assist. then again, by the age of the young ones in u.a., his handlers were already sending him out to handle villains without hesitation.
as the desserts are added to his basket, keigo uses a few feathers to take it, too lazy to carry it any longer.]
Great. Maybe share some of the sweets with the others?
[he teases, but really, he thinks they would appreciate it. especially twice and toga.]
Cigarettes? Sure. Might steal one or two from you though.
[he definitely won't refuse if they get high, along with the drinking. after his day, he wanted to let loose with dabi.
at the front of the store, keigo has his feathers deposit the items on the counter. of course, he's trying not to fidget as the vibrator just...lands at the top. oh well. their conversation was probably a lot worst. and it's just this store clerk who was threatened previously by dabi.]
Oh, can you get me a pack of cigarettes? The ones on the top shelf there-yeah, those.
[the clerk grabs the pack keigo points out, starting to scan all the items. he's very hurried about it, and the hero believes the earlier threat is the reason why.]
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[ it's hard for dabi to drop it with an answer like that. there's so much he feels like he doesn't know. so much he's been trying to get out of hawks for intel purposes... but it's more than that now, even if he wants to act like it isn't.
he kinda regrets bringing up overhaul now, though. he didn't think hawks would be so interested. ]
Yeah, briefly, when the boss was removin' his arms.
[ he shrugs like it was no big deal. it really wasn't if he thinks about it. that guy was trash. not worth thinking too much about. ]
I ain't sharin' shit except for with you.
[ he doesn't mean for it to come out sounding so... nice? but hey, he's here with hawks so whatever. obviously he means to share all this stuff with him. that's the whole point of hanging out with each other tonight. he even shrugs when hawks says he'll steal some cigarettes. fine by him.
once they get to the counter, dabi stands there right behind hawks. he still has the sunglasses on and he knows he shouldn't attract any attention, but his eyes are on the clerk and he knows the man can tell he's staring him down from behind the glasses.
he does catch the vibrator that's placed on top though, and his glaring simmers a bit because he's so amused. ]
Couldn't help yourself, huh?
[ he grins, leaning in close to hawks, behind him. ]
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[pro-hero working with a villain? better yet, very involved with said villain. a part of keigo can't help but to tilt his wing, brushing a few feathers against dabi's mask.]
You should know that better than anyone else.
[and with a mischievous look in his eye, he pulls his wing back. he could share it all with this villain. however, he's not about to air out his trauma at a combini late at night. it took him this long to trust dabi enough to want to share a bit of it.
he does hum when the villain admits to only being briefly around overhaul. his curiosity is settled on that matter. the yakuza criminal was a done project, and keigo didn't have much interest in the man. besides, he really didn't want dabi to think he had any ulterior or fantasies regarding that man. his villain was rather fickle, after all.
he can't help but to chuckle though, when dabi is determined to not share the snacks. oh well. more for the two of them!]
What a gentleman.
[it's oddly nice to hear the words from the villain. it suits him, keigo notes.
of course, what ever pleasant thoughts he felt towards dabi are quickly morphing into embarrassment as the fire villain has to tease him about the vibrator. honestly, keigo kind of wishes he had disguised himself because he can feel his cheeks heating up while a small pout takes to his lips.]
W-Well, you said you wanted one. And..well, it can't hurt.
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[ he tries not to think too hard about what that means when it comes to heroes throwing their power around. consorting with villains while still acting like pro-heroes.
supposedly hawks is on their side, and that's all that really matters. and hawks drops the overhaul thing, so dabi doesn't get further annoyed. ]
Oh yeah, that's what everyone who looks at me says. He's a real gentleman.
[ he snorts, but he gets it. he knows hawks like it when he says shit like that. he also knows how flustered hawks gets, and at the mention of the vibrator, he turns almost as red as his wings. it's quite the sight and his smirk widens even more. ]
Definitely can't hurt. Well, not unless ya want it to. Otherwise it'll just feel real good.
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[he whispers low while leaning close to the villain, so only dabi hears him. he didn't want dabi to put him on the same level as some of the heroes.]
Must be a diamond in the rough, huh?
[keigo teases, giving the villain a nudge with his shoulder.
so much for being spoiled though, because obviously his lover has to tease him about the vibrator. in front of this clerk. at least the store clerk is quickly scanning all the items while keigo presses down some yen on the table. he's trying to keep his cheeks from turning as red as a tomato.
it is getting increasingly hard to not squeeze his thighs though, mind obviously wanting to think about the fun they could get into with the sex toy.]
Not going to torture me with it, are you?
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[ he doesn't want to put hawks on the same level either, but only time will tell. lately though, he thinks it less and less. he really wants the pretty bird to be genuine. he wants it bad enough that maybe he's being foolish about it, but it's not like he's going to tell hawks all his secrets. ]
Don't know what kinda diamonds you've seen, but they sure ain't like me.
[ they really should stop talking and calling more attention to themselves, but dabi can't help himself. he's going to lay off though. he doesn't want hawks to explode with how flustered he is, especially after their previous conversation. ]
Nah. Only if ya want me to.
[ he smirks under his mask, then bumps at hawks before he starts grabbing some of the bags the clerk already filled. ]
Grab the rest, I'll meet ya outside.
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[he likes to think he's not like all the others. he truly just wants to help people and be there to save them from harm. and, in a way, he kind of wants to provide that for dabi too. not that he would admit that out loud. he's sure the villain would burn him alive.]
You're a one of a kind, handsome.
[he teases, trying hard to bite back the smirk quirking at his lips. these conversations were honestly...kind of fun. and cute. or, maybe keigo was still so hot and bothered from earlier? he can't really tell. he should probably get a hold of himself.
it'd be really bad to suddenly want to jump the villain in the middle of the store.
dabi doesn't make it easy with his own teasing. but, it's a little manageable now. he laughs softly when bumped, using a wing to pat the villain's hooded head fondly before he focuses on the clerk finishing his work scanning all their supplies.
he thanks the man once he pays, taking the rest of the bags with his feathers to follow dabi on outside.]
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[ like hawks is being honest, and that's good to hear. that's all he really wants now a days. he wants to be wrong about how he initially felt about hawks' intentions. ]
Never been called one of a kind before.
[ he kinda likes it. he knows now that hawks doesn't mean it in a shitty kind of way either. the conversation really is fun, even if hawks is hot and bothered from earlier.
he snorts softly when hawks pats him on the head with his wing, and then he makes his way outside, fishing through his bags for the pack of cigarettes, while also looking for a good place to sit that's out of view. ]
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Don't see why not. You're kinda special, you know?
[he says without thinking. but, if he had to ponder it, it's kind of true. he's never seen power quite like dabi. not to mention, the villain isn't like the criminals keigo faces. compared to the insect monster from earlier, he knows for certain that he would never find dabi attacking young men and women to get a taste of them like that criminal was earlier.
once outside, he spots dabi off to the side. he has to wonder if they're going to hang out here or not. not that keigo minds. he just doesn't want anyone to bother either of them. not that he thinks he'll have any fans out and about this late at night.]
Gonna stay here, or head back to your place?
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he does raise an eyebrow when hawks calls him special, though. special? he doesn't know. he doesn't really want to ask either, so he lets that comment go, at least for now. maybe when they're drunk enough he'll ask about it.
he finds the pack of cigarettes and lights one up with his finger, taking a long drag by the time hawks comes around. ]
Dunno, I figured a change'a scenery would be good. Ain't nobody around these parts this time'a night. It's a pretty shitty neighborhood.
[ nothing they have to worry about though. hero and villain. ]
It's kinda nice out anyways, the sky's all clear.
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keigo does smile though, at the villain's words while leaning over to pluck a cigarette out of the box.]
As long as we're not disturbed.
[he hums, tilting his head while the cigarette is brought to his lips, keigo silently asking for a light.]
It's perfect flying weather.
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[ he's kidding. mostly. he doesn't have any intention of killing anyone randomly tonight, as long as they're left alone.
he reaches out to light up hawks' cigarette with his finger, then heads further back around the conbini to the back parking lot. he's pretty sure the only car here right now is the clerks, though there are some cars at the place across the road. he doubts anyone is paying attention though. ]
Do ya go out flyin' for fun when the sky's clear?
[ he sets his bags down on the curb, sitting down next to it before he starts rifling through them again, pulling out two beers, cracking them open. he hands one over to hawks, looking up at him before the other man sits down.
he's not sure why he had the idea to do this tonight. maybe he was just lonely. maybe it's cause they hadn't seen each other since the day before yesterday. not... that that's such a long time, but still. ]
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[he teases, knowing for a fact what dabi is implying. still, it'd be in anyone's best interest to avoid them. keigo really didn't want to share this villain's attention.
keigo hums in appreciate when his cigarette is lit, and immediately comes to breathe in and out, allowing the nicotine to flow through him. once dabi begins to leave his side, the hero follows. they're coming around to the back of the combini, and it's nicely more secluded.
makes it a bit easier to relax too.]
Yeah. It's relaxin', especially when I'm stressed out.
[like on those days he can't release any pent up aggression or frustration because dabi is busy. when did the villain even become his source of destressing? best not to say that out loud and earn the wrath of this villain.
next to dabi, keigo comes to sit, responding with a smile and mouthing 'thanks' when given the beer. he takes a sip, and once swallowed, breathes in the cigarette again. it's kind of nice to not be in hero mode. to just..focus on here and now.]
Only time I don't fly is when it's rainin'. Wings weigh a ton when they're wet. I have to put a special oil on them too, especially at molting time. They'll get very dry and itchy if I don't.
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[ almost like that clerk tonight... but he was good about that, wasn't he? he didn't even try to burn him. not even a little bit.
he never thought he'd see the number two hero smoking, and he remembers how surprised he was the first time, but he likes it. hawks looks pretty damn hot smoking a cigarette. less like a pro-hero and more just like a regular person. that's nice too. ]
So water and fire, huh. Those are two pretty unpredictable things.
[ two things that are sometimes hard to avoid, but they're hawks' weakness. dabi wonders just how scared hawks really has been around him, knowing he can burn him down. the threats have always been there, but he's never raised his flames around hawks when they've been alone. around endeavor is a whole other story. dabi also wonders if they call him out in the rain anyway, and he wants to ask, but the molting thing catches his interest even more. ]
So what's that like? The whole molting thing. What's the process?
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[he says without thinking. not that he finds the idea of burnt people arousing, but with his molt and interest within dabi, it's practically like an aphrodisiac for the hero.
he breathes a huff of smoke into the air, relaxing as the nicotine hits him again. gods. he really needed this after earlier. he likes fighting and protecting people, but hell, it's a mess for him to clean up when a criminal decides to spit or ejaculate weird substances onto him.]
Pretty ironic that both fire and water are a bit of a weakness for me, huh?
[he laughs softly and genuinely, leaning back onto one hand before using his other to take a sip of the beer. he's careful about holding both his cigarette and beer in the same hand, able to easily multitask between the two.
it's taking a lot for him to admit this out loud to dabi, but honestly, the villain has to know that his weakness to fire is very obvious. it wouldn't take much to catch him on fire. kind of like paper. yet, he's never really felt scared around dabi. especially now, since he's come to trust and enjoy the villain's company.
his head perks up and keigo comes to look over when his lover questions his molt. trying to not get flustered over the topic, the hero goes to take a sip of beer before answering.]
Kinda achy first. Like, I need to be touched, especially on my back. My feathers start to shed after that, and not in the way I can control. It hurts a bit. I have to put some special oils on the base of my wings to help it. And, while my new wings start to form, is when I get horny. Takes about two weeks to make them grow, compared to the three days after I use them myself. I just wanna fuck throughout the entire time it's taking to grow them back. It's usually just me there, so it's pretty difficult and lonely. Get kind of depressed by the end of it.
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[ he can't help but ask, because even if hawks is on their side, he's pretty sure he knows the number two hero isn't big on killing. dabi's pretty sure hawks is just trying to flirt with him, and it's kinda cute.
he downs more of his beer, stretching his legs out in front of him to get more comfortable. he's glad it's kind of a cool night. he really hates it when it's hot out. ]
Dunno if ironic's what I'd call it, but it's pretty interesting.
[ he doesn't ever really want to share his own weaknesses, but the effects are all over his body anyway. he wonders if hawks knows he's like this because of his own quirk though, or if he just figures something happened to him.
but he doesn't want to talk about himself. not now, or ever. instead he listens to hawks tell him about his molt, and he really isn't deterred by it at all. ]
No one's ever helped ya out with any'a that before?
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[since his attraction to dabi has become a little bit more. it felt they were constantly seeking each other out these last few days, and with each time, keigo gets just a little more addicted. but coming to admit that is kind of embarrassing.]
Well, it seems kinda obvious which is the worst paired to me in a fight. But, as long as I don't take on Endeavor, I should be fine, right?
[he laughs smoothly before taking another sip of his beer, drowning a good portion of it. really, he doesn't expect to fight endeavor. nor dabi, of course. and those were the more prominent of fire quirk users. there was endeavor's youngest son, but again, not anyone the hero expects to take on.
he's not here to fight anyway. just protect. and seek out his freedom.
keigo doesn't press for any of dabi's weaknesses. their conversation doesn't need to drift there. and he doesn't believe the villain would answer him truthfully, if at all.]
Naah, no one. I mean, I thought I had someone a few years ago, but they bailed. Which, you know, I'm kinda glad they did. It hurt a ton when they left without satisfying me, but I later found they paid my handlers to have me during that time. Guess they thought I'd just lay there and take it when they wanted it. Instead, I really scratched and bit 'em up, since I wasn't really aware of who they were.
[he takes a long drag of his cigarette, slowly blowing the smoke up, watching as it phases out into the air.]
I think...it'll be different with you though. I mean, I know and trust you.
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[ it's surprising, and dabi doesn't think something could shift so easily like that. maybe hawks doesn't really care about being a pro-hero as much as he says he does. he can't imagine it would all be because of hawks' attraction to him.
the conversation sours when hawks brings endeavor up, and dabi scowls a bit, drinking down all of his beer before he grabs another. that's the last thing he wants to talk about right now.]
He ain't the only one with a fire quirk now is he.
[ dabi doesn't want hawks to forget what he can do either, though this time it really isn't much of a threat. he's more interested in their present conversation.
and now he's starting to get a little jealous. ]
What, did they pretend they were with ya or somethin'? ... Ya didn't know who they were? Like... do ya forget who's with ya?
[ he wasn't aware of that part and he wonders how that will work out. will hawks really remember him? ...does he really trust him? ]
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[he fights back the smile, shoving the can of beer to his lips to do so, and drinking the remainder of the alcohol down. he sets the empty can beside him after, and goes to enjoy his cigarette a little more.
of course, he catches the scowl, as light as it was. he's curious if it's just endeavor as a person or heroes in general. the hint of a threat does earn a hum.]
Well, I don't plan on fighting you. We're working together, aren't we?
[he scratches dabi's back, and gets his scratched in returned. hopefully. he does look forward to the day his handlers are annihilated.
taking one last drag of the cigarette, keigo flicks it near his boot, crushing it beneath his heel as he blows out the remainder of the smoke.]
Yeah, I guess that's the best way to describe it. My handlers apparently put my sexual frustrations from the molting with the underground crowd a few years back, and the guy won it. Some high politician. I meant him once, not realizing what my handlers did at the time, or who he was exactly. Showed up at my door a few days after my molting started to progress into the sexual part of it. Thought it might be a good idea, since I wasn't exactly thinking straight and in pain. But he tried to tie me up and force himself on me without prepping or warning me. Then cried like a little bitch when I attacked him.
[keigo shrugs as he reaches for another beer.]
Backfired a bit, because I thought I'd be getting some relief, and that just made me hurt more. Now though, I'm happy he ran away with his tail tucked between his legs. I decided awhile ago to never go through a molt with someone unless I know they won't hurt me like that. I can't really explain how it's going to be if you join me though. I never had someone like you, you know? I mean, you're the first person I want to give over one of my stones.
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[ he argues, but it sounds stupid even to his own ears. he's not sure if he's ever been possessive before, though, so he can't exactly compare it to anything. hawks makes him feel that way, though. ]
Yah, okay maybe I am.
[ he says a bit sheepishly, taking another drag of his cigarette and another sip along with it.
at least hawks doesn't press him about the scowl, or the way he hates endeavor. at least hawks doesn't know that's what it is, because dabi sure as hell doesn't want him finding out. ]
Uh huh... workin' together, as far as I know.
[he hasn't given total trust over, after all. but he's definitely starting to see more eye to eye with hawks than before. trusts him enough that tonight isn't about getting information out of him, or anything like that. tehy're just here, spending time together. ]
Too bad ya didn't kill him. Or all of 'em. They'd fuckin' deserve it for that shit. Who was the guy?
[ dabi wants to know, because he's going to kill him. if hawks like dabi's possessive side, it's in full force tonight. and while he is a little concerned about hawks recognizing him during his molt, it isn't going to stop him from going over there. ]
Someone like me, huh? So why's the stones such a big deal?
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