[Funnily enough, there's actually another option; to stop playing. Somehow most people don't ever seem to see this option, though. It's no surprise Akechi is no different, but it does tell Li Lianhua some things about the hold his obsessions have on him. Someone could probably make this boy do just about anything with the right carrot on a stick and he'd convince himself that was his own choice, too.
Tch.
Li Lianhua's attention, too, shifts to Huli Jing and his interaction with Akechi. Of course he must appear to like the dog; pretty much everybody does. Huli Jing doesn't know the difference, wagging his tail happily for the friendly petting. Li Lianhua sighs.]
You're right, my master is very reliable. I only wish he'd listen better to some of the advice he got chatting with people on that little device one time. He's a little too trusting, don't you think?
Agreed, but he's among many who are. I'm sure he's doing his best.
[The Detective Prince will be looking for acting gigs the second he returns to reality. Every part of his brain working overtime to ensure his expression stays passive, no grit teeth. No hidden bite in his tone. No, no. He's truly giving compliments to the wonderful Li Lianhua who still has a hold on his neck.
Where's the goddamn TEA.]
What a kind, beloved pet to look after your owner in such a way.
[The boy should be looking for comedy gigs while he's at it. Maybe as a street performer. Those make good money, or so he's heard. Li Lianhua just huffs a laugh, shaking his head a little at the continued audacity of this brat.]
Mmm.
[A generous hum of agreement, then he gives Akechi's shoulder a friendly pat before finally releasing him as they reach the porch. He waves a hand to the bench by the table, inviting the boy to sit surrounded by pots of flowers and herbs that decorate the porch and windowsill. A small scratch of his nose is all that heralds his next trick.]
Ah, while I go fetch our tea, would you mind keeping an eye on my vegetables? I've been having some trouble with some crows coming to steal from me, you see, and I just haven't had the time to put up a scarecrow yet. My young friend would really be helping me out, eh?
He underestimated Li Lianhua. Placed him in the same bucket as every other altruistic fool with a hero complex for an ego. A part of him that exists somewhere that sickly body, but -
He's also a complete and utter asshole.
The bench looks like a solace. A peace offering. A pointed, subtle attack was his revenge. Akechi can accept that, now that his fingers are off his neck.
But no. There's more. A goddamn scarecrow, like Akechi is some farmyard puppet or a herd dog.
He looks at Huli Jing. Just. Being a dog. A creature far more suited to the task at hand and yet, it was provided to the animal.
He looks at Li Lianhua. Just. Being a dick.
And smiles - bright as ever. He isn't going to fall for this goddamn trap.]
Of course - I would be happy to. I am the one that took you away from your field, after all. My skillset doesn't including scaring wildlife, but I'll certainly do my best. Please rest easy the matter.
[Akechi's smile is reflected back at him just as brightly and not reaching eyes that remain ice cold. Not skilled at scaring wildlife indeed. Next he'll say he doesn't know which end of a knife is the sharp one. Li Lianhua really should go before he's tempted to serve that boy something from Miss Iris' garden instead of his own kitchen.]
Thanks. I knew I could count on my new friend. I'll get going then, I'll be just a moment.
[While Akechi gets settled on the bench, Li Lianhua clicks his tongue at Huli Jing and the dog dutifully follows him inside the house. Hopefully Akechi wasn't expecting to be left alone with the dog.
And Li Lianhua really doesn't take too long in the kitchen, though while Akechi waits he'll be able to hear the sounds of some nasty coughing and clattering of pottery through the open window. A short while later, Li Lianhua emerges with a teapot and two cups on a tray, as well as a plate with a few glutinous rice dumpling experiments. They have been flavored either with vanilla (way too much vanilla) or rose and hibiscus blossoms (completely bland, but with a lovely pink color). They have also been left out for hours while nobody quite had the heart to throw them away, so they now have the consistency of rubber tires.
Li Lianhua serves all this and pours the tea with a smile on his lips, extremely amused Akechi didn't take the opportunity to flee.
Everything here is a trap and Akechi is willfully falling for each of them.]
So, young man, you've been here a while, haven't you? Did you settle in alright? Have you met anyone from your home yet? Ah, I hope you won't mind the tea. It's only good enough to quench your thirst, I'm afraid.
He has to. It's not an obscene request - it's simply an embarrassing one. LLH knows what he's doing and Akechi isn't a pushover by any stretch of the imagination.
After today, he'll never comply with another task again. Once they're back on decent terms and this bizarre fucking revenge has been completed on the man's part.
Akechi stares at it from his perch on the man's porch. Watches. It looks at him in return and-
Another bird. He wants to die. Incredible. A third joins soon after and he looks around - no one. Though he's sure that fucker is watching from the house.
Gets down into the field as all the creatures pluck at the ground and-]
Leave.
[They don't give a shit.
Kicks some dirt on them. They seem to enjoy it. Which means-
He waves in all too dramatic gesture to shoo them away and they finally flutter off to harass some other garden.
[By the time LLH return to the battlefield, Akechi is settled back on a seat. Tea. A snack. There's no chance in hell things are looking up, but this is a slight reprieve. He tries to ignore the gross coughing that likely hit the teacups on the man's way out.
What an ass.]
I appreciate anything you're willing to share with me - thank you for being so gracious. As for those from my world, I have met someone - Maruki-san. He's quite a chatterbox, so I'm sure you've spoken. [Annoying, actually. ♥] We didn't know each other in our world, but he's familiar with me because of my celebrity status.
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Date: 2024-07-12 08:21 pm (UTC)Tch.
Li Lianhua's attention, too, shifts to Huli Jing and his interaction with Akechi. Of course he must appear to like the dog; pretty much everybody does. Huli Jing doesn't know the difference, wagging his tail happily for the friendly petting. Li Lianhua sighs.]
You're right, my master is very reliable. I only wish he'd listen better to some of the advice he got chatting with people on that little device one time. He's a little too trusting, don't you think?
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Date: 2024-07-15 10:44 pm (UTC)[The Detective Prince will be looking for acting gigs the second he returns to reality. Every part of his brain working overtime to ensure his expression stays passive, no grit teeth. No hidden bite in his tone. No, no. He's truly giving compliments to the wonderful Li Lianhua who still has a hold on his neck.
Where's the goddamn TEA.]
What a kind, beloved pet to look after your owner in such a way.
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Date: 2024-07-17 02:03 pm (UTC)Mmm.
[A generous hum of agreement, then he gives Akechi's shoulder a friendly pat before finally releasing him as they reach the porch. He waves a hand to the bench by the table, inviting the boy to sit surrounded by pots of flowers and herbs that decorate the porch and windowsill. A small scratch of his nose is all that heralds his next trick.]
Ah, while I go fetch our tea, would you mind keeping an eye on my vegetables? I've been having some trouble with some crows coming to steal from me, you see, and I just haven't had the time to put up a scarecrow yet. My young friend would really be helping me out, eh?
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Date: 2024-07-19 01:19 am (UTC)He underestimated Li Lianhua. Placed him in the same bucket as every other altruistic fool with a hero complex for an ego. A part of him that exists somewhere that sickly body, but -
He's also a complete and utter asshole.
The bench looks like a solace. A peace offering. A pointed, subtle attack was his revenge. Akechi can accept that, now that his fingers are off his neck.
But no. There's more. A goddamn scarecrow, like Akechi is some farmyard puppet or a herd dog.
He looks at Huli Jing. Just. Being a dog. A creature far more suited to the task at hand and yet, it was provided to the animal.
He looks at Li Lianhua. Just. Being a dick.
And smiles - bright as ever. He isn't going to fall for this goddamn trap.]
Of course - I would be happy to. I am the one that took you away from your field, after all. My skillset doesn't including scaring wildlife, but I'll certainly do my best. Please rest easy the matter.
[Akechi's going to kill him.]
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Date: 2024-08-11 07:45 pm (UTC)Thanks. I knew I could count on my new friend. I'll get going then, I'll be just a moment.
[While Akechi gets settled on the bench, Li Lianhua clicks his tongue at Huli Jing and the dog dutifully follows him inside the house. Hopefully Akechi wasn't expecting to be left alone with the dog.
And Li Lianhua really doesn't take too long in the kitchen, though while Akechi waits he'll be able to hear the sounds of some nasty coughing and clattering of pottery through the open window. A short while later, Li Lianhua emerges with a teapot and two cups on a tray, as well as a plate with a few glutinous rice dumpling experiments. They have been flavored either with vanilla (way too much vanilla) or rose and hibiscus blossoms (completely bland, but with a lovely pink color). They have also been left out for hours while nobody quite had the heart to throw them away, so they now have the consistency of rubber tires.
Li Lianhua serves all this and pours the tea with a smile on his lips, extremely amused Akechi didn't take the opportunity to flee.
Everything here is a trap and Akechi is willfully falling for each of them.]
So, young man, you've been here a while, haven't you? Did you settle in alright? Have you met anyone from your home yet? Ah, I hope you won't mind the tea. It's only good enough to quench your thirst, I'm afraid.
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Date: 2024-08-23 01:41 pm (UTC)LLH is gone (positive).
Request to be a human scarecrow (negative).
The issue is -
He has to. It's not an obscene request - it's simply an embarrassing one. LLH knows what he's doing and Akechi isn't a pushover by any stretch of the imagination.
After today, he'll never comply with another task again. Once they're back on decent terms and this bizarre fucking revenge has been completed on the man's part.
...
He has to.
Akechi will remember this.]
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Date: 2024-08-23 01:46 pm (UTC)Akechi stares at it from his perch on the man's porch. Watches. It looks at him in return and-
Another bird. He wants to die. Incredible. A third joins soon after and he looks around - no one. Though he's sure that fucker is watching from the house.
Gets down into the field as all the creatures pluck at the ground and-]
Leave.
[They don't give a shit.
Kicks some dirt on them. They seem to enjoy it. Which means-
He waves in all too dramatic gesture to shoo them away and they finally flutter off to harass some other garden.
Killing him would be kinder, LLH.]
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Date: 2024-08-23 01:53 pm (UTC)What an ass.]
I appreciate anything you're willing to share with me - thank you for being so gracious. As for those from my world, I have met someone - Maruki-san. He's quite a chatterbox, so I'm sure you've spoken. [Annoying, actually. ♥] We didn't know each other in our world, but he's familiar with me because of my celebrity status.