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week two, saturday, post-trial
[ there are like, a thousand other things they need to worry about right now, too - but Mizuki tries to get all of their worries in order after the trial. It takes a little while before they make their way down the list to Guy; they do eventually come for him, however. They are still feeling rather achey and disgruntled about the whole matter, especially with the evasive answer he did give. After a bit of searching, they manage to track him down in the parlor. ]
So this is where you've been hiding.
[ they can't quite manage their usual jovial mood, but they try. a little. ]
Still feel like telling me what happened back there?
So this is where you've been hiding.
[ they can't quite manage their usual jovial mood, but they try. a little. ]
Still feel like telling me what happened back there?
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I told you I would, didn't I? Didn't think you'd come looking for me tonight, but...
[He gestures for them to take a seat.]
You sure you're okay?
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[ they smile, taking the offered seat without hesitation. Again, they can't quite find it in themself to be wary around him, even after all that. ]
But, really, I'm fine. My heart aches more than my body.
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[He swirls his glass, thinking.]
You seem to be on good terms with Ishikirimaru. I'm sorry if his decision wasn't one you agreed with. [It wasn't one he agreed with, either, really.]
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[ you thought they meant ishikirimaru, guy?? no, you're not getting out of this so easily. ]
Anyway, Ishi-san is old enough to make his own decisions. I spoke to him earlier, and we worked it out.
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Close friend, though? Aw.
From the way his eyes flicker quickly from surprise to something far more sheepish is enough to show that they've properly shot Guy down. Fine, fine, he'll stop making small talk.]
Glad to hear it. You worry me sometimes.
...
I meant it when I said it wasn't your fault, you know. I've never had problems with you in the past. I don't really know why this time was any different.
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"Problems" ... Are you prone to sudden fits of violence normally?
[ Mizuki tiredly rests their head in their hands, but they're listening. ]
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[He cuts himself off, clears his throat. No, stay on topic. He owes Mizuki at least a little bit of good old fashioned honesty, even if he doesn't really like to talk about this.]
Sorry. I should actually explain.
I'm afraid of women. Have been for a good chunk of my life. The whole reason that mess in the trial even started was because one of the other girls touched me from behind.
[Which... is why this conversation is going to get really awkward really quick.]
When I fell back into you-- I don't know. It's like I said before. My body just reacted. Sometimes I can get a hold of it, but sometimes it just happens.
[And that it happened with them in particular is... uncomfortable? He's not sure how he feels, really. Guilty, at least.]
I'm sorry you had to get caught up in it.
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Afraid of women...? In other words...
[ they point at themself. ]
Guy-kun, you see me as a woman...?
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[ they seem completely unfazed by this; in fact, they lean in across the table a little, eyes bright, and continue in a coquettish tone. ]
Guy-kun... Am I a cute girl, at least?
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Y-you... yeah? Yeah, of course you are. [It's entirely sincere, without hesitation.]
B-but you know that's not what I mean, right?? You've touched me plenty of times before, things that I usually react to, and I've been fine! [And yet now he's got the jitters. Splendid.]
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But not anymore? In other words, you've suddenly become aware of me... [ after a few nods to themself, they continue in a conspiratorial tone. ] I think I see the issue here. Your problem, Guy-kun... It's something called love...
[ i'm so sorry guy ]
boy the shippers are sure gonna love this thread when we do unlocks
[please no stop all the girls flirting with him at the bars was difficult enough
SIGHS EXASPERATEDLY]
It was just the once...! Besides, what you are doesn't matter to me, Mizuki. Y-you're just you, right? And you're someone I'd consider a friend.
HAHAHAHA
Ha ha ha! You're a good man, Guy-kun. [ they wave him off with a hand. ] Sorry, I'm just teasing you. But I really wouldn't have guessed the reason was something like that.
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Don't worry about it. I can promise that it's usually not that... extreme. I'm sure teasing does me good here and there, anyway. How else am I going to learn to get over it? [The last words are said a little too easily, like being recited from a script. But Guy doesn't sound dishonest, at least.]
Just... try not to grab me like that next time. Even if it means I fall on the floor. I don't know if I could forgive myself if I hurt you again.