[ it's fine, his own insecurities are really starting to rear up and go "why." as in why are they asking, why do they care, are they going to judge that he doesn't actually have his shit together?
luckily he has enough of a grasp on himself to not really let that show yet. he shakes his head when they apologize, and he's leading them onward for snacks...even while squinting at the shadows. ]
It's not asking a lot. I've been asking people more about themselves lately, too. [ it's only when they're back in the lobby and he pauses, and he sort of shakes their adjoined hands and raises an eyebrow. ]
This is new. [ he's grown used to them being sort of touchy-feely after the first two weeks of touch week and red string, but this is still different. it's a "i'll play along for now" and also "setsu what are you doing?" ]
[ Even if their insecurities flare up a bit more. was there any point in him telling them anything? even if they were a team, was it necessary for them to get closer? to build any sort of connection? was there really a point to building a connection with Setsu with the kind of faith they would essentially go back to?
there's a bit of conflict because they're trying to follow the advice of someone that is already gone. but these insecurities have them going quiet after asking. gripping that hand just a bit firmer in reaction, trying to steady their thoughts. until, well, Jonas points it out. ]
Eh? Oh... I guess it doesn't really count out here, right? Since the movie hasn't started yet... [ they inch a little closer to avoid some of the shadow people, watching them warily before looking back at him with an honest look. ] Shigemichi explained when we first watched a movie that holding the hand of the person beside you was movie watching etiquette.
I also learned "housewives" are a type of monster too that day. [ AND OF COURSE THEY FOR SOME REASON BELIEVED ALL OF IT. help them ]
Well...if I ever figure out what those dreams and interests are, I'll tell you. [ he says it like a joke, but it's not quite hitting the same way. he means it though. he has no problem telling them things, but it's a matter of figuring out what things he can tell.
anyway, approaching the snack counter he's listening to them talk before he abruptly raises both eyebrows at this news. SHIGEMICHI WHY DID YOU DO THIS actually knowing what he's like now this is funny. but he's also turning them a little as if to shield them from the shadows.]
That's...uh. That's not exactly right? It's not a requirement or anything, usually it's something you do with people you're really close with or people you're dating. [ sometimes people are just touchy? it's fine. but he's also squinting really loudly at that. ]
And the rest of that is definitely not right. Who told Shigemichi this?
[ they nod a little. they're sure if the time comes, he'll tell them what he wants them to know. but those insecurities are making them doubt. not in him, but in themselves. hey this week actually is awful.
Setsu lets him turn them, curiously looking towards him when they do, but they don't question. especially when it lets them focus on him more than the shadow people about. shigemichi really did do this ]
...Oh. [ aaaaahhh. their cheeks are a bit red, their other hand coming to cover parts of their face. EMBARRASSING. they loosen their hold on his hand but they don't really let go. ] I.. I see. So that's why... I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable.
[ it's not even blaming shigemichi because that man truly believed in what he said. fool. ]
I'm not too sure. A lot of it comes from whatever he's come to learn in his fascination with Earth and their "masterpieces." So I couldn't say where he got it from. [ but because Setsu hardly knows anything about Earth, they took his word for it. like they did about count dracula looks at jonas. :/ ]
[ look count dracula is very important. anyway insecurity week is bad for everyone, but he wouldn't necessarily mind sharing things with them when the time comes. as of right now, the focus is on the movie and just hanging out and not looking at the shadow people that are milling around. they'll have to get used to their appearance eventually, and yet...it's still weird to know they're basically invisible.
on the other hand, there's a soft laugh when they apologize. ]
It's fine, Setsu. I know things aren't like that so it's...whatever. [ he really is just kind of calm and accepting about it, especially knowing it was just an honest mistake. he's not shoving their hand away because that's rude and he doesn't want to actually upset them, but he allows the loose hold. ]
I think...Shigemichi might want to double check his sources next time though because those sound like things he shouldn't be looking into. [ it sounds bad, mostly. ] Housewives are a whole different thing, but monsters is pushing it. That's just like a B-horror movie.
[ it really isn't often they lose their composure. so they still feel a bit ridiculous for believing it. smh when he laughs their cheeks burn a lil more red, flustered. shigemichi may get a talking to when they go back.. hmph
they look hesitate, contemplating it. because it.. isn't a bad feeling. the security of his hand in theirs. still, they look at him, as if to reassure themselves that he really means it when he says it's fine. ]
...It's alright? [ weh. I think he should shove their hand away though. be rude!!! they will continue holding it though so long as he lets them. just one of those little reminders that they're here, so they don't dislike it. ]
Ah... I see. I just know zombies and similar monsters are supposedly what a lot of people thought to be real. [ "what about housewives" "monsters too" nods sagely. anyways, they are realizing that Shigemichi is probably not as knowledgeable about Earth as they thought. ] A B-Horror?
[ ah they can take some popcorn now. before they get stuck in the lobby as if the theater can sense their movie is soon to start and barricade them in just like irl. ]
[ someday jonas being a nice person is probably going to bite him, but for now he just nods and swings their hands a little as if to provide extra assurance. it's insecurity week, so...he's maybe granting them a little leeway, too. ]
Yeah. Like I said holding hands doesn't always have to be like a romance thing, so...[ so it's fine. but he moves them along in the snackline to get the popcorn. ]
Zombie movies are pretty popular still. So're vampires and werewolves and stuff like that. But then you get a niche genre of movies where the monsters are so bad and so ridiculous it's almost funny. B-movies are, like, low-quality. Like the kind where the monsters are actually killer shrews.
[ i hope by bite him that means he gets a lil kiss. i think he really deserves one. 🥺 anyways, Setsu blinks a few in soft surprise at the light swing of their hands before... just, laughing a little. it really does lighten the mood after everything. a lil silly but they appreciate it and him. ]
Mmm, I wouldn't really know... [ about romance, that is. which was mentioned in the last curfew. they have no romance experience to speak from but. romantic or not, they do think handholding is nice. especially with someone you like. but anywho... snackies. ]
Earth movies really do have a lot of monsters they like to show off it seems. [ which Shigemichi sure said as much. ] Still, I don't think a variety is all that bad. That must be interesting.
[ and heading back they go! they continue to keep their gaze focused on him, curious. ]
The poster showed a robot so I'm a bit curious of its story.
[ stop no he does not. but honestly the thing about it is that despite jonas thinking poorly of himself, like, half the time, he is actually a pretty decent person and can be charming when he wants to be. setsu's a friend, so he's much more comfortable like this than he would be with someone he knows less well. ]
Don't worry about it. [ he doesn't seem to think there's a problem with them not knowing or caring about romance. jonas...has his own thoughts on it, but that's neither here nor there. it's snackies only. ]
I think it's probably because most of the monsters aren't real and people like to be scared for fun. It's why they also like to go to haunted houses and stuff. [ heading back they go... ] I won't say no to variety though. This robot's not, like, a monster. It'll be different.
[ yes he does ty grabs u by the scruff. if he's comfortable though, then that's enough for them. they will return a little swing with their hands in turn, look softening. ]
I won't worry about it. [ they can move on from those thoughts, focusing on his other words as they make their way back to the room. giving that more thought. ]
...Scared for fun? [ this is such a concept to them. but then again.. with how much they've come to learn from their time here, whether it's from everyone else here, or what they've come across... no, that's still surprising. them thinking about the effect they got after checking out the abandoned house last week. hmmmmm. that wasn't fun. ] Different isn't bad... A lot of these experiences I wouldn't have been able to do before so...
[ there's a little hum of affirmation and he drops the subject as they begin the climb to the top again. ]
Yeah. When it's just for fun there's all sorts of stuff like scary movies and haunted houses and urban legends...stuff like that. Some people like to solve mysteries. [ he doesn't think much about what he's saying as they settle into the seats again. ]
...you're probably learning a lot about things and people by being here, huh? I never thought much about how your ship would isolate you, too.
Mystery-solving can be a bit fun... [ a quiet agreement. of course, a lot of their discussions with Gnosia are solving, but when they get it right..? they do get admittedly excited. it feels good to win and get it right.
once they sit, they lean a little in his direction with their voice quiet. me assuming shadows are sitting around them so, they don't want to stay too close to the shadow peeps. ]
I am. It's... why I can't really hate this situation. I'm grateful for it. [ haha... ] Which must be strange to hear, right?
[ it is okay, he does not mind them in his personal space. especially since shadows are fucking bad sometimes. ]
...I don't think it's so strange considering your situation, no. I kind of don't mind being here that much either for similar reasons. Getting to experience stuff and meet people. There are worse afterlives I can imagine.
That's true... [ their next words sound genuine, as well as softer in tone ] Despite everything, I've gotten to meet people like you. Even if things don't end the way I would hope... I'm happy to have met you. To have the memories I've made here.
[ ...there's a pause. and he nods to that sentiment. ]
It's something I've thought about lately. Even before coming here. I used to kind of go back and forth on it, but I think what stuff happens is way more important than where it is. This place is bad and bad things keep happening, but...there are good things that happen, too. I don't want to discount those memories just because there are some less than great one along with them.
So I guess that is to say...I'm happy to have met you, too.
[ a warm expression shows at that. they listen to him, smiling, understanding. after all, it's how they feel too. it's how they feel about the universe they came from as well. there's a lot of bad tied into it, but they were able to live longer. able to live alongside someone they cared about.
they feel that way too here. with jonas, with alex and.. many of them here. ]
Hehe... it makes me happy if you're happy, too. [ and they do mean that. it's all the more worth it if they also can find themselves to be happy too. but, the movie is starting! and we if would like.. we can wrap this thread up. :3c ]
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luckily he has enough of a grasp on himself to not really let that show yet. he shakes his head when they apologize, and he's leading them onward for snacks...even while squinting at the shadows. ]
It's not asking a lot. I've been asking people more about themselves lately, too. [ it's only when they're back in the lobby and he pauses, and he sort of shakes their adjoined hands and raises an eyebrow. ]
This is new. [ he's grown used to them being sort of touchy-feely after the first two weeks of touch week and red string, but this is still different. it's a "i'll play along for now" and also "setsu what are you doing?" ]
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[ Even if their insecurities flare up a bit more. was there any point in him telling them anything? even if they were a team, was it necessary for them to get closer? to build any sort of connection? was there really a point to building a connection with Setsu with the kind of faith they would essentially go back to?
there's a bit of conflict because they're trying to follow the advice of someone that is already gone. but these insecurities have them going quiet after asking. gripping that hand just a bit firmer in reaction, trying to steady their thoughts. until, well, Jonas points it out. ]
Eh? Oh... I guess it doesn't really count out here, right? Since the movie hasn't started yet... [ they inch a little closer to avoid some of the shadow people, watching them warily before looking back at him with an honest look. ] Shigemichi explained when we first watched a movie that holding the hand of the person beside you was movie watching etiquette.
I also learned "housewives" are a type of monster too that day. [ AND OF COURSE THEY FOR SOME REASON BELIEVED ALL OF IT. help them ]
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anyway, approaching the snack counter he's listening to them talk before he abruptly raises both eyebrows at this news. SHIGEMICHI WHY DID YOU DO THIS actually knowing what he's like now this is funny. but he's also turning them a little as if to shield them from the shadows.]
That's...uh. That's not exactly right? It's not a requirement or anything, usually it's something you do with people you're really close with or people you're dating. [ sometimes people are just touchy? it's fine. but he's also squinting really loudly at that. ]
And the rest of that is definitely not right. Who told Shigemichi this?
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Setsu lets him turn them, curiously looking towards him when they do, but they don't question. especially when it lets them focus on him more than the shadow people about. shigemichi really did do this ]
...Oh. [ aaaaahhh. their cheeks are a bit red, their other hand coming to cover parts of their face. EMBARRASSING. they loosen their hold on his hand but they don't really let go. ] I.. I see. So that's why... I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable.
[ it's not even blaming shigemichi because that man truly believed in what he said. fool. ]
I'm not too sure. A lot of it comes from whatever he's come to learn in his fascination with Earth and their "masterpieces." So I couldn't say where he got it from. [ but because Setsu hardly knows anything about Earth, they took his word for it. like they did about count dracula looks at jonas. :/ ]
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on the other hand, there's a soft laugh when they apologize. ]
It's fine, Setsu. I know things aren't like that so it's...whatever. [ he really is just kind of calm and accepting about it, especially knowing it was just an honest mistake. he's not shoving their hand away because that's rude and he doesn't want to actually upset them, but he allows the loose hold. ]
I think...Shigemichi might want to double check his sources next time though because those sound like things he shouldn't be looking into. [ it sounds bad, mostly. ] Housewives are a whole different thing, but monsters is pushing it. That's just like a B-horror movie.
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they look hesitate, contemplating it. because it.. isn't a bad feeling. the security of his hand in theirs. still, they look at him, as if to reassure themselves that he really means it when he says it's fine. ]
...It's alright? [ weh. I think he should shove their hand away though. be rude!!! they will continue holding it though so long as he lets them. just one of those little reminders that they're here, so they don't dislike it. ]
Ah... I see. I just know zombies and similar monsters are supposedly what a lot of people thought to be real. [ "what about housewives" "monsters too" nods sagely. anyways, they are realizing that Shigemichi is probably not as knowledgeable about Earth as they thought. ] A B-Horror?
[ ah they can take some popcorn now. before they get stuck in the lobby as if the theater can sense their movie is soon to start and barricade them in just like irl. ]
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Yeah. Like I said holding hands doesn't always have to be like a romance thing, so...[ so it's fine. but he moves them along in the snackline to get the popcorn. ]
Zombie movies are pretty popular still. So're vampires and werewolves and stuff like that. But then you get a niche genre of movies where the monsters are so bad and so ridiculous it's almost funny. B-movies are, like, low-quality. Like the kind where the monsters are actually killer shrews.
[ but they have snaccies, so time to head back. ]
This one isn't like that, at least.
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Mmm, I wouldn't really know... [ about romance, that is. which was mentioned in the last curfew. they have no romance experience to speak from but. romantic or not, they do think handholding is nice. especially with someone you like. but anywho... snackies. ]
Earth movies really do have a lot of monsters they like to show off it seems. [ which Shigemichi sure said as much. ] Still, I don't think a variety is all that bad. That must be interesting.
[ and heading back they go! they continue to keep their gaze focused on him, curious. ]
The poster showed a robot so I'm a bit curious of its story.
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Don't worry about it. [ he doesn't seem to think there's a problem with them not knowing or caring about romance. jonas...has his own thoughts on it, but that's neither here nor there. it's snackies only. ]
I think it's probably because most of the monsters aren't real and people like to be scared for fun. It's why they also like to go to haunted houses and stuff. [ heading back they go... ] I won't say no to variety though. This robot's not, like, a monster. It'll be different.
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I won't worry about it. [ they can move on from those thoughts, focusing on his other words as they make their way back to the room. giving that more thought. ]
...Scared for fun? [ this is such a concept to them. but then again.. with how much they've come to learn from their time here, whether it's from everyone else here, or what they've come across... no, that's still surprising. them thinking about the effect they got after checking out the abandoned house last week. hmmmmm. that wasn't fun. ] Different isn't bad... A lot of these experiences I wouldn't have been able to do before so...
I'm looking forward to it. [ exciting.... ]
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Yeah. When it's just for fun there's all sorts of stuff like scary movies and haunted houses and urban legends...stuff like that. Some people like to solve mysteries. [ he doesn't think much about what he's saying as they settle into the seats again. ]
...you're probably learning a lot about things and people by being here, huh? I never thought much about how your ship would isolate you, too.
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Mystery-solving can be a bit fun... [ a quiet agreement. of course, a lot of their discussions with Gnosia are solving, but when they get it right..? they do get admittedly excited. it feels good to win and get it right.
once they sit, they lean a little in his direction with their voice quiet. me assuming shadows are sitting around them so, they don't want to stay too close to the shadow peeps. ]
I am. It's... why I can't really hate this situation. I'm grateful for it. [ haha... ] Which must be strange to hear, right?
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...I don't think it's so strange considering your situation, no. I kind of don't mind being here that much either for similar reasons. Getting to experience stuff and meet people. There are worse afterlives I can imagine.
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That's true... [ their next words sound genuine, as well as softer in tone ] Despite everything, I've gotten to meet people like you. Even if things don't end the way I would hope... I'm happy to have met you. To have the memories I've made here.
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It's something I've thought about lately. Even before coming here. I used to kind of go back and forth on it, but I think what stuff happens is way more important than where it is. This place is bad and bad things keep happening, but...there are good things that happen, too. I don't want to discount those memories just because there are some less than great one along with them.
So I guess that is to say...I'm happy to have met you, too.
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they feel that way too here. with jonas, with alex and.. many of them here. ]
Hehe... it makes me happy if you're happy, too. [ and they do mean that. it's all the more worth it if they also can find themselves to be happy too. but, the movie is starting! and we if would like.. we can wrap this thread up. :3c ]