Never Too Late [Akimoto]

[Daisuke Sakuraba]

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[atrb=style, background-color: #222222; border-top: 5px solid #4477aa; border-bottom: 5px solid #4477aa;][STYLE=border: 4px solid #111111; height: 100px; width: 100px; margin-left: 15px; margin-bottom: -33px; margin-top: 7px;][/style][STYLE=float: right; width: 277px; font-size: 50px; color: #4477aa; font-family: georgia; text-align: center; margin-right: 15px; margin-left: 123px; text-transform: lowercase; margin-top: -45px; letter-spacing: -3px;]MY SACRIFICE[/style][STYLE=background-color: #464646; border-top: 4px solid #111111; margin-right: 15px; font-family: arial narrow; letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: -9px; margin-left: 123px; padding: 5px; text-align: center; text-transform: uppercase; color: #4477aa;]ABOVE ALL THE OTHERS, WE'LL FLY[/style] [STYLE=margin-right: 15px; margin-left: 15px; font-size: 10px; font-family: arial; text-align: justify; background-color: #464646; padding: 17px; color: #AEAEAE; margin-top: 8px; opacity: 0.9; border-top: 4px solid #111111; border-right: 1px dotted #111111; border-left: 1px dotted #111111;]The alley's were never the ideal place to go through. Creeps, weirdos, and other suspicious people had a tendency lurk there and you could never be sure you'll walk out safe without being attacked. So most normal people avoided it. Most. But I guess you could say Daisuke wasn't the most normal guy around, being a mutant and all. And frankly, the darkness of the alleys were becoming rather familiar to him, almost welcoming him to hide within. He was sure if anything were to happen he'd be well equipped to handle it. Sure he could have avoided it but he actually liked taking these little short cuts. They weren't nearly as crowded as the streets and there was less chances of running into any unwanted company. So why not? It wasn't quite nightfall yet but the sun was getting close to setting for the day. So for an hour or so, he didn't think he'd have to deal with the strange lurking the alley's just yet. So most of his stroll was quiet without much sign of life. He was perfectly okay with it at the moment. Sure it would be nice to have some company, and perhaps he was feeling a little lonely, but he didn't have much people to actually ask to hang out or any. And certainly none he felt too comfortable to be around just yet, given the fact he has to hide his powers from most. Of course there was one guy he didn't have to worry about. He was a fellow mutant like himself and a pretty nice guy. He actually wouldn't mind having his company. He did seem to be really close to Akimoto. He wasn't exactly sure why but he didn't complain. He was cool. He smirked at the thought before he was suddenly brought back to reality, hearing a noise up ahead. "What the fuck?" he breathed out, brows lifted in surprise. His curiosity of course got the better of him and without a second thought, he cautiously began to approach, not sure what to expect ahead or whether he should be careful or not. The shadows behind him stirred a bit at the thought, as if preparing for the worst. Better to be safe than sorry he supposed. But he wasn't going to jump to conclusions and certainly wasn't going to just attack whatever made the noise. With that in mind, he held out a hand to calm the shadows as he turned the corner into the alley the noise came from, eyes widening slightly at the sight. WORDS! 429 TAGS! Akimoto. NOTES! I know, I know. This sucks XD But I tried to leave it open so you could do whatever you wanted :] [/style]

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[Akimoto Atsushi]

[atrb=cellSpacing,0,true][atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style, width: 300px] [style=height: 30px; width: 300px; font-family: impact; font-size: 30px; color: 141414; text-transform: uppercase]keeping the peace [/style][style=width: 300px; background-image: url(http://i41.tinypic.com/s67p7b.png); background-repeat: repeat][style=float: left; height: 3px; width: 290px; background-color: 0095A5; margin-top: 30px][/style][style=height: 100px; width: 100px; float: right; margin-right: 10px; border: 2px solid 0095A5; margin-top: -20px][/style][style=width: 170px; height: 50px; font-family: verdana; color: FFFFFF; font-size: 10px; padding: 10px]music Nothing. words four-eight-three notes Heeehhh...[/style][style=font-family: verdana; font-size: 10px; color: D0D0D0; text-align: justify; padding: 60 10 20 10]It wasn't the best place to be, Akimoto finally considered when he stared at his surroundings. He didn't see a lot in them, only more shadows that reached out toward him, wanting him in their hold. He was tempted to walk into them, hope that he would find a way out like that, but it didn't seem like it would be granted to him. He nonetheless did walk closer to them, letting them cling to his body and hoping that they would shield him from the worst of the scum around here. He knew that he was save now though, those who wanted to cause him harm weren't out yet, although the chance that there was someone out still existed. A worrying fact. But he didn't let it ruin his little outing, even though it hadn't gone exactly as he had planned. He had wanted to stay close to the corporation and the haven it provided him. Nonetheless he had wandered here and searched for a way out. His features carefully kept blank and careless, not showing fear, if he did, they would be upon him before he could call out for help. Especially since he was in such a weakened position, he was blind while most had still full sight, or at least saw lots better than he did. His arms where by his side, hands pushed inside the pockets on his pants and clenched into fists. His teeth finding and nibbling on one side of his lower-lip into the telltale sign of him being nervous. Akimoto slowed to a stop when he felt, more than saw someone stop in front of him. He didn't look up, instead kept looking at their chest. His chin lifted slightly "Let me pass." He spoke with quit confidence that wasn't his. He could pretend, but inside he hated the conflict that most likely would come out of this. He heard the other man chuckle and the courage sank into his shoes and shoulders drooped slightly and then a hand clasped on his shoulder. He wanted to flinch away from it, to pull back, but it held him too tight and he hissed instead. His leg already intent on raising and kicking a sensitive place so that he could run away. He was instead turned and shoved against the wall, growling lowly. "Now let's see what we've got here, little one." The man spoke, a grin obvious in his voice and Akimoto felt irritation spark "You've got some money on you, don't cha?" The man continued speaking "No, I don't." He slammed his elbow into the man's stomach, it hadn't as much effect as he had wished, but the shadows did. They wrapped around the man and startled him enough that the younger man could step away, not hearing the new and familiar voice enter the scene "Excuse me." He whispered, before trying to hurry away. [/style][/style] [style=height: 30; font-family: impact; font-size: 30px; color: 141414; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: -7px]whatever that means [/style]

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[Daisuke Sakuraba]

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[atrb=style, background-color: #222222; border-top: 5px solid #4477aa; border-bottom: 5px solid #4477aa;][STYLE=border: 4px solid #111111; height: 100px; width: 100px; margin-left: 15px; margin-bottom: -33px; margin-top: 7px;][/style][STYLE=float: right; width: 277px; font-size: 50px; color: #4477aa; font-family: georgia; text-align: center; margin-right: 15px; margin-left: 123px; text-transform: lowercase; margin-top: -45px; letter-spacing: -3px;]MY SACRIFICE[/style][STYLE=background-color: #464646; border-top: 4px solid #111111; margin-right: 15px; font-family: arial narrow; letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: -9px; margin-left: 123px; padding: 5px; text-align: center; text-transform: uppercase; color: #4477aa;]ABOVE ALL THE OTHERS, WE'LL FLY[/style] [STYLE=margin-right: 15px; margin-left: 15px; font-size: 10px; font-family: arial; text-align: justify; background-color: #464646; padding: 17px; color: #AEAEAE; margin-top: 8px; opacity: 0.9; border-top: 4px solid #111111; border-right: 1px dotted #111111; border-left: 1px dotted #111111;]He shouldn't have been so surprised by the sight. However he was, finding both a familiar face and a tough situation that he certainly didn't appreciate. Nor would he just stand there and watch the guy mug him. He couldn't stand people like this. Perhaps his protectiveness made it worse, seeing as he knew the boy as well as his blindness. The guy wasn't going to get away with this one. But before he could even remotely do anything, he watched Akimoto fight back as well as the shadows taking over the man. As soon as the man was preoccupied, he watched Akimoto make his escape, trying to get past him and continue to run away. Daisuke didn't allow it though, grabbing a hold of the his hand as he began to try and pass and holding him back. "Wait. Akimoto, it's me." he spoke, trying to make sure he heard him. He knew the guy had some sight issues and wanted to assure him that he wasn't a threat. "Daisuke, remember?" he continued, making sure he knew before the guy panicked and thought someone else was attacking him. He'd give him a moment to remember but refused to let him go just yet. He didn't want him running off and getting into anymore trouble. What really confused him was why he was out here. Alone for that matter. Perhaps he just got lost in the alleys. If that were the case, he was definitely not going to let him leave, he'd help his friend out of here and back to wherever he was headed. He didn't want to say that Akimoto was weak but because he was a little blind, there was no way he would be able to convince him he'd be fine on his own either. Once the boy had calmed slightly, he looked back to the attacker, eyes narrowing fiercely. "He didn't hurt you, did he?" he asked in a serious tone before turning his attention back to Akimoto, checking over him from what he could see for any injuries or sign of pain. Of course, he doubt it would have mattered. He still felt like kicking the guy's ass for even trying anything. WORDS! 368 TAGS! Akimoto. NOTES! What did you do to my muse, Grim?! >8U *shot* [/style]

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[Akimoto Atsushi]

[atrb=cellSpacing,0,true][atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style, width: 300px] [style=height: 30px; width: 300px; font-family: impact; font-size: 30px; color: 141414; text-transform: uppercase]keeping the peace [/style][style=width: 300px; background-image: url(http://i41.tinypic.com/s67p7b.png); background-repeat: repeat][style=float: left; height: 3px; width: 290px; background-color: 0095A5; margin-top: 30px][/style][style=height: 100px; width: 100px; float: right; margin-right: 10px; border: 2px solid 0095A5; margin-top: -20px][/style][style=width: 170px; height: 50px; font-family: verdana; color: FFFFFF; font-size: 10px; padding: 10px]music Nothing. words five-zero-nine notes What did I do to the muse? owO;;[/style][style=font-family: verdana; font-size: 10px; color: D0D0D0; text-align: justify; padding: 60 10 20 10]It almost felt good, the rush of adrenaline and the feeling that he could do something instead of waiting around and hoping for the best. He was grateful to the shadows as well, usually they were used for play and not something remotely serious like this. It was a trilling sensation to know they also could be used for something else and if he wasn't careful he would start grinning lightly. Luckily the feeling that he had to get away was stronger than that and that was the reason he felt a hand clamp around his wrist and hold him steady. He hissed lightly and instinctively tried to pull back. 'Not another one.' He thought in dismay. His ears soon registered a familiar voice and he just as quickly relaxed lightly, giving up on trying to tug himself away. Although he did wish that the grip would relax, not quite liking the sensation of someone touching him. His eyes moved to where he suspected the face was and he was rewarded with the hazy features of the other man "I remember." He spoke softly, before frowning. He wondered what Daisuke was doing here, not knowing that his thoughts where mirrored by the other man. He looked at his captured wrist next and grimaced "Mind letting go?" He asked quietly, hearing the man behind him free himself. A pause when he considered the words, he was only shaken, but he wasn't hurt. He shook his head lightly in reply, frowning in irritation once more. He didn't need the help, he could handle it alone. Okay, he had to run and that was maybe cowardly, but he would have lived to see another day, and maybe get lost even further into the alleyways here. It was something he hadn't considered yet and that made some of the irritation fade. Maybe the other would lead him away from here, that would be quite useful. He stepped lightly closer and looked toward the one he shyly started to see as a friend. "No, I'm not hurt." He finally voiced his reply, hoping to break the silence and to explain the situation more "Only a little surprised." He grinned, although it soon faded, somehow hoping that they would just leave and he almost considered using the shadows here as well "He couldn't know that I don't have any money on me." Many questions where on his tongue and in his mind, but he only let one loose, the most important one he supposed "What are you doing here?" He realized that this question could be asked to him as well. Daisuke had more reason to be here than a half-blind man, after all. His lips pursed together and then looked back at the man "Let's go." He finally half-urged, finally giving in to his urge to escape once more. He didn't want to be here any longer than he needed to be and if he could get a free guide, all the better. He just hoped that the other didn't expect him to talk. [/style][/style] [style=height: 30; font-family: impact; font-size: 30px; color: 141414; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: -7px]whatever that means [/style]

[style=font-size: 8px]made by KING of PRE & OTE[/style]

[Daisuke Sakuraba]

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[atrb=style, background-color: #222222; border-top: 5px solid #4477aa; border-bottom: 5px solid #4477aa;][STYLE=border: 4px solid #111111; height: 100px; width: 100px; margin-left: 15px; margin-bottom: -33px; margin-top: 7px;][/style][STYLE=float: right; width: 277px; font-size: 50px; color: #4477aa; font-family: georgia; text-align: center; margin-right: 15px; margin-left: 123px; text-transform: lowercase; margin-top: -45px; letter-spacing: -3px;]MY SACRIFICE[/style][STYLE=background-color: #464646; border-top: 4px solid #111111; margin-right: 15px; font-family: arial narrow; letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: -9px; margin-left: 123px; padding: 5px; text-align: center; text-transform: uppercase; color: #4477aa;]ABOVE ALL THE OTHERS, WE'LL FLY[/style] [STYLE=margin-right: 15px; margin-left: 15px; font-size: 10px; font-family: arial; text-align: justify; background-color: #464646; padding: 17px; color: #AEAEAE; margin-top: 8px; opacity: 0.9; border-top: 4px solid #111111; border-right: 1px dotted #111111; border-left: 1px dotted #111111;]Daisuke relaxed a bit once the boy calmed down, agreeing that he did remember him. He was glad. He didn't want him to just run off blindly. He would most likely just get more lost or end up running into more trouble. Though Dai would have definetely chased him down if he had tried to escape. He was stubborn like that. He meant well of course. He just didn't want the poor guy to get himself hurt. He wouldn't be able to forgive himself if he let him do that. He continued to hold his wrist, not even realizing he still held it in his grasp until he mentioned it. He quickly apologized before letting go, hoping he hadn't hurt him himself. It was merely quick thinking on his part to stop him like that. But he let go of him so he hoped he'd relax a bit more, noting the frown. Did he do something wrong? He wasn't even sure anymore. It only worsened with his question, noting his irritation. What? Did he not want to be helped. He was further confused by this, maybe even a little hurt by it. He didn't mean to make him mad. He just didn't want him to get hurt or anything. But then again, perhaps he didn't like the treatment. Maybe because he thought it made him look weak. It seemed plausible and he relaxed slightly at the thought. He didn't intend for him to take it that way but he would apologize for it if necessary. He finally answered and he relaxed completely, glad he hadn't come too late. Though he had to remember he probably didn't appreciate that thinking so pushed it aside. Sure there was the possibility he could have made it out on his own but that didn't stop Daisuke from trying to help out anyway. And he was glad to see the frown streak break with a grin. "Good. But I still feel like kicking his ass." he admitted with a chuckle though he was being completely serious about it. But Akimoto seemed to decide he wanted to change the subject, asking what he was going here. "Taking a shortcut through the alleys before I spotted you." he began. "What are you doing out here?" he turned the question, truly curious. He definetely hadn't expected to find him here of all places. Of course the little chit chat didn't last long and he mentioned going, as if implying he was to come with him. He smirked at the thought. Sure he planned on tagging along anyway but it was amusing that he wanted him to join him now. It also made him feel a little better thinking that Akimoto must not be too mad about his arrival. "Alright." he agreed. "Where are we heading?" he asked, deciding to lead the man somewhere hopefully safer than here. WORDS! 479 TAGS! Akimoto. NOTES! You know exactly what I mean. Don't act innocent XD [/style]

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[Akimoto Atsushi]

[atrb=cellSpacing,0,true][atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style, width: 300px] [style=height: 30px; width: 300px; font-family: impact; font-size: 30px; color: 141414; text-transform: uppercase]keeping the peace [/style][style=width: 300px; background-image: url(http://i41.tinypic.com/s67p7b.png); background-repeat: repeat][style=float: left; height: 3px; width: 290px; background-color: 0095A5; margin-top: 30px][/style][style=height: 100px; width: 100px; float: right; margin-right: 10px; border: 2px solid 0095A5; margin-top: -20px][/style][style=width: 170px; height: 50px; font-family: verdana; color: FFFFFF; font-size: 10px; padding: 10px]music The Cab - Temporary Bliss words five-one-eight notes I really, really don't know what you mean. XDD And he's really too cute.[/style][style=font-family: verdana; font-size: 10px; color: D0D0D0; text-align: justify; padding: 60 10 20 10]He still wanted to run, even though he trusted the other man and was somewhat glad to have stumbled across him here in these places that he ought not to have visited, at all, yet he hadn't know where he had walked. It was really his own fault for being here. It didn't make him any more comfortable though, still feeling the urge to flee and hide somewhere, to pretend that this wasn't happening and that he wasn't this weak either. He wanted to prove everyone that he was still strong, but situations like these, made the opposite true.. But he was caught by his wrist and could do nothing about it, so remained standing there. His arm slightly raised, even though he wasn't too short himself. Akimoto wasn't hurt, although he did rub his wrist for a moment to get some feeling back in there. The hold wasn't even that tight, but it had been an uncomfortable sensation nonetheless. He didn't bold anymore, simply kept standing there, almost like a lost puppy who didn't know what to do now. He was relaxed now though, as relaxed he could be currently. The stranger was still a strong presence in the back of his mind, also in reality behind his back. The young man indeed feared to be seen as weak by everyone, even those he considered friends shouldn't be allowed to see him in such a situation. No, not at all. It actually made it worse, he had crafted himself to look so strong and then a situation like this ruined it entirely. He had thought he could handle it alone, even though he had planned to run. It would have been his own choice in the end, not someone else's and that was what counted to him. He didn't exactly glower anymore, but his dissatisfaction could still be seen in the lines of his face. It only caused a new frown to appear and he shook his head, half intent on pulling on Daisuke's sleeve and pull him away from this place. The man really wasn't worth it, although he somewhat could agree with the feeling. He wouldn't mind kicking the man's ass either, if he could've seen it clearly, that was. But that was no reason to really do it and he searched for the other man's sleeve, soon finding an arm and grabbing it lightly with a stubborn look on his features. He looked away, lowering his head lightly "I got lost." He admitted in a quiet voice, a flush of shame coloring his cheeks and he turned his head away "I had hoped to make a short cut, but I think I took a wrong turn, somewhere." He didn't want to admit that he didn't know his way entirely in here. Thus a small lie was provided. He shook his head lightly, he didn't know, as long away was not here "Doesn't matter." He murmured, pushing himself slightly closer "I'm hungry, is there anything still open?" He wasn't that hungry, actually the nerves and adrenaline made him feel a bit sick in the stomach. [/style][/style] [style=height: 30; font-family: impact; font-size: 30px; color: 141414; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: -7px]whatever that means [/style]

[style=font-size: 8px]made by KING of PRE & OTE[/style]

[Daisuke Sakuraba]

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[atrb=style, background-color: #222222; border-top: 5px solid #4477aa; border-bottom: 5px solid #4477aa;][STYLE=border: 4px solid #111111; height: 100px; width: 100px; margin-left: 15px; margin-bottom: -33px; margin-top: 7px;][/style][STYLE=float: right; width: 277px; font-size: 50px; color: #4477aa; font-family: georgia; text-align: center; margin-right: 15px; margin-left: 123px; text-transform: lowercase; margin-top: -45px; letter-spacing: -3px;]MY SACRIFICE[/style][STYLE=background-color: #464646; border-top: 4px solid #111111; margin-right: 15px; font-family: arial narrow; letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: -9px; margin-left: 123px; padding: 5px; text-align: center; text-transform: uppercase; color: #4477aa;]ABOVE ALL THE OTHERS, WE'LL FLY[/style] [STYLE=margin-right: 15px; margin-left: 15px; font-size: 10px; font-family: arial; text-align: justify; background-color: #464646; padding: 17px; color: #AEAEAE; margin-top: 8px; opacity: 0.9; border-top: 4px solid #111111; border-right: 1px dotted #111111; border-left: 1px dotted #111111;]Daisuke had to admit, Akimoto was pretty cute for a guy. And though he knew he wouldn't appreciate the knowledge, he found his rather lost puppy appearance to be just as cute. He smirked slightly at the thought, noticing him rub his wrist and immediately feeling back, thinking he'd actually hurt him. "Sorry." he apologized again with an innocent smile. He'd make it up for him somehow. And hopefully get that angry look off his face as well. He didn't need to be so upset. And he was determined to cheer him up a bit. It was then he saw another frown appear and him shaking his head when he mentioned kicking the attacker's ass, almost a little sad he wasn't given the opportunity. He didn't like unnecessary violence sure but he was actually a little worried as to what might have happened. No doubt the stranger would have hurt Akimoto, especially when he found out he didn't have money on him. He sighed at the thought, glaring towards the man till he felt him grab his arm. Deciding to obey, he lead Akimoto away from the scene, feeling like a seeing eye dog. He might have mentioned it if it weren't for the fact he worried he'd be sensitive to it. So he kept his mouth shut to avoid upsetting him more. At least until he finally answered his question anyway. He received the answer he had expected but still wasn't sure why exactly he was out here alone. Then again, he seemed to want to prove he was stronger than his disability. And he respected him for that. He honestly didn't know how he'd handle something like that. He could barely stand having these powers. "Well it is pretty easy to get lost in here." he admitted, trying to show him that getting lost wasn't something to get embarrassed over. But when it's close to nightfall, it is pretty dangerous. "Sometimes I get lost too." he continued with a smirk, another added effect to hopefully make Akimoto feel less bad about the situation. He was a little caught off guard when he told him where they went didn't matter. Well no wonder he got lost. He chuckled at the thought, about to say something when he chimed in about food. He thought about it a bit, studying their surroundings from what he could see. "Actually there's a pizza place nearby that should be still open. Or we could look for something else if you don't feel like pizza." he chuckled, willing to go wherever he wanted. Might as well act like a seeing eye dog if he was going to be one. He smirked at the thought, leading him out of the alley and onto the streets as he waited for him to make a choice. WORDS! 468 TAGS! Akimoto. NOTES! I'll never tell! >8U And yes he is XD [/style]

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[Akimoto Atsushi]

[atrb=cellSpacing,0,true][atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style, width: 300px] [style=height: 30px; width: 300px; font-family: impact; font-size: 30px; color: 141414; text-transform: uppercase]keeping the peace [/style][style=width: 300px; background-image: url(http://i41.tinypic.com/s67p7b.png); background-repeat: repeat][style=float: left; height: 3px; width: 290px; background-color: 0095A5; margin-top: 30px][/style][style=height: 100px; width: 100px; float: right; margin-right: 10px; border: 2px solid 0095A5; margin-top: -20px][/style][style=width: 170px; height: 50px; font-family: verdana; color: FFFFFF; font-size: 10px; padding: 10px]music Evanescence - Haunted words four-seven-two notes x3[/style][style=font-family: verdana; font-size: 10px; color: D0D0D0; text-align: justify; padding: 60 10 20 10]He indeed wouldn't have known what to think if the other guy had admitted to his thoughts out loud, maybe would've punched him and storm off in a huff and scowl and feel all awkward. Well, the awkwardness would be a given in any case, that was for sure. Both of the mutants where lucky though that Akimoto in fact, could not read thoughts, no matter how such an ability could come in handy at times. His hand lowered and he shook his head again, hoping to not draw attention to it anymore. It really didn't hurt, it was just an automatic reaction more than anything else, really "Don't worry." He murmured softly, still looking away "You didn't hurt me." He wasn't easily hurt. Akimoto realized the situation just as well, but that didn't change his thoughts. He looked up at him however, smirking faintly "Maybe our shadows can..?" He suggested, actually gaining courage when he wasn't alone anymore and even then it didn't seem like he had needed anyone. He had used his shadows before on the very same man who listened to them with an almost blank look, maybe not understanding what they were talking about. Nonetheless, he was led away and a weight seemed to fall from his shoulders and he kept holding the other man's sleeve with one hand, finding it to be the easiest way. Especially now that it was getting a little darker and he was glad that he wasn't alone anymore. The comment indeed would've been met negatively. He couldn't accept that he was going blind and that it would be rubbed in was a thought he didn't even want to consider it. He nodded his head again "Indeed." He agreed lightly, shoulders tensed lightly again and another flush covered his cheeks, still ashamed of losing his way. He feared for the usual comment about his impending blindness, but imagine his surprise when it didn't come. He blinked lightly, then managed to chuckle faintly "Really?" He looked up "You? Lost?" Maybe the other had simply said to make him feel better, but Akimoto didn't linger on it and chose to believe him, at least for the moment. Blue eyes looked at the ground when he heard the chuckle escape his companion and scowled faintly again. He couldn't help it that he had simply wanted to walk. He paused as well, actually considering it. He wasn't sure if he ever had pizza, most likely he had, but decided that it couldn't hurt to try, even if he hadn't "Sure." He agreed, smiling faintly after a while "Lead the way." He hummed. Once more the other could count himself happy that he didn't hear the thoughts about being a seeing eye dog. Otherwise he would have insisted to keep going alone, instead of being somewhat led around. [/style][/style] [style=height: 30; font-family: impact; font-size: 30px; color: 141414; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: -7px]whatever that means [/style]

[style=font-size: 8px]made by KING of PRE & OTE[/style]

[Daisuke Sakuraba]

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[atrb=style, background-color: #222222; border-top: 5px solid #4477aa; border-bottom: 5px solid #4477aa;][STYLE=border: 4px solid #111111; height: 100px; width: 100px; margin-left: 15px; margin-bottom: -33px; margin-top: 7px;][/style][STYLE=float: right; width: 277px; font-size: 50px; color: #4477aa; font-family: georgia; text-align: center; margin-right: 15px; margin-left: 123px; text-transform: lowercase; margin-top: -45px; letter-spacing: -3px;]MY SACRIFICE[/style][STYLE=background-color: #464646; border-top: 4px solid #111111; margin-right: 15px; font-family: arial narrow; letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: -9px; margin-left: 123px; padding: 5px; text-align: center; text-transform: uppercase; color: #4477aa;]ABOVE ALL THE OTHERS, WE'LL FLY[/style] [STYLE=margin-right: 15px; margin-left: 15px; font-size: 10px; font-family: arial; text-align: justify; background-color: #464646; padding: 17px; color: #AEAEAE; margin-top: 8px; opacity: 0.9; border-top: 4px solid #111111; border-right: 1px dotted #111111; border-left: 1px dotted #111111;]Daisuke smiled slightly, relieved when he told him to not worry and that he didn't hurt him. He always worried about stuff like that. It wasn't just because this was Akimoto either. He just didn't like being the reason for harming people, unless of course they deserved it like this stranger they were dealing with. He lost his temper sometimes and could hurt people in blind fury, sure. But he always regretted it afterwards, no matter what. So it did make him feel better to know that he wasn't the cause for pain this time. "Alright. I know I can be a little rough at times." he admitted with a nervous chuckle. He hadn't expected his suggestion, the darker part of him extremely tempted by this. No doubt his shadows could even kill the man if he let them. He looked back to him again, noting how confused he seemed to be about what they were saying. It could be easy. But no. Akimoto was right. The man wasn't worth it. But if he ever did catch him again, he was definitely going to teach him a lesson. "Get the fuck out of here." he spoke to the man before leading Akimoto off, smiling to find him holding onto his sleeve. Well at least he was of some use tonight. Dai couldn't help but smirk at the blush again, unable to deny the cuteness of it. He never really liked guys but nothing wrong with admitting such things he supposed at least mentally. He would like to avoid any awkwardness about it. But then he pointed out just what he'd admitted to, the man scratching the back of his head and laughing. "Well. Yeah?" he began. "Everyone get's lost every once in a while. I used to get lost a lot." he admitted. "But since I've been using the shadows I've kind of learned where each and everyone of them are and use them as a map." he smirked. There were plenty of ways to use shadow abilities. It just took a lot of discovering to find them out. "Maybe I can show you how sometime." he offered with a chuckle. As Daisuke waited for his answer, he looked around the area, cautious as usual. He didn't know much about the government but he knew enough to realize people were missing and he had reason to believe they all had abilities in common. He just didn't have the necessary proof. So he wanted to make sure no one could suddenly attack them. But when he agreed to pizza he snapped out of it, smiling down to him. "Pizza it is." he nodded before leading him towards the small pizzeria in viewing distance. It seemed pretty quiet there without much people to bother them which he was sure they'd both be thankful for. He opened the door, the smell of pizza immediately hitting them as he lead him inside and found them both a seat. "We can get whatever you want." he assured, not worried about prices as usual, more worried about making sure his friends were happy and taken care of. WORDS! 521 TAGS! Akimoto. NOTES! >3> [/style]

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[Akimoto Atsushi]

[atrb=cellSpacing,0,true][atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style, width: 300px] [style=height: 30px; width: 300px; font-family: impact; font-size: 30px; color: 141414; text-transform: uppercase]keeping the peace [/style][style=width: 300px; background-image: url(http://i41.tinypic.com/s67p7b.png); background-repeat: repeat][style=float: left; height: 3px; width: 290px; background-color: 0095A5; margin-top: 30px][/style][style=height: 100px; width: 100px; float: right; margin-right: 10px; border: 2px solid 0095A5; margin-top: -20px][/style][style=width: 170px; height: 50px; font-family: verdana; color: FFFFFF; font-size: 10px; padding: 10px]music Portal 2 - This Is Aperture. (parody) words five-eight-five. notes Gotta love the posting muse. //is on a roll; crrraaaazzzyyyy.[/style][style=font-family: verdana; font-size: 10px; color: D0D0D0; text-align: justify; padding: 60 10 20 10]A light snort escaped the shorter man and he shook his head lightly, really? The man was afraid that he was rough sometimes? With his build it wouldn't have come as a surprise, really and for a moment the young man was glad that he didn't have the other as an enemy. He could understand that fear though, sometimes he felt bad about hurting others too, although he didn't have the psychical strength and used words instead "Oh, I have no doubt about that." He spoke lightly, almost teasing and then let it drop completely. It was done with, he wasn't hurt, the other knew it and everything was good now. At least what concerned that fact. There were so many things still wrong that they could change, or maybe not. He smiled, somewhat in a proud way that Daisuke followed his example and let the other man go. Even at his suggestion. He nodded his head to himself and also in agreement to what the other said. The other man indeed should go away. The sleeve was indeed useful, made him able to sink down in thoughts and think about everything that had caught his attention these days. The scientist he was friends with, his friendship with Daisuke and the rational differences between them. It didn't stop at that, he was also thinking about the defect he suffered from, how it would affect his later life when he had zero percent sight. If he ever got the operation to restore it. The man nodded his head again "Well, I guess that they do help." He was somewhat iffy now that they didn't do that for him. They only let him stay hidden and form cheap objects and make them cling to them, although he didn't want the last. He also somewhat could affect the lightning in an area, but compared to other their abilities, his seemed small and useless. Another fact that kept stabbing him and itched. He actually rather admired the other man, being able to do so much more with powers so similar to his. His eyes widened "Really?" He breathed, if he had a tail it would be wagging crazily "That would be awesome!" His hand released the sleeve when they hit the main street, light enough for him to see and know where he was. He also had silently counted the steps and this hopefully would help him when he was lost again in there. He saw the faint hint of a smile on the other's features and somehow managed to answer it, although he looked away quickly and gave a mental cheer when the other agreed. The quiet didn't bother him so much, it wouldn't give him an headache as it usually tended to do. He had to focus more to the sounds around him than he had ever done before. Akimoto heard the door open and instantly the smell of pizza assaulted him and he raised his nose lightly and breathed in deeply. It smelled great. He followed the other man inside and found the seat, seating himself with a small graceless movement and nodded his head "I don't know." He murmured "What do you suggest?" He rather hoped the other would pick the cheapest of the list. He would hate to make the man spend a lot on him; an useless, almost blind man who had by a twisted stroke the same kind of powers as the man opposite him. His hand gently tugged on his hair. [/style][/style] [style=height: 30; font-family: impact; font-size: 30px; color: 141414; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: -7px]whatever that means [/style]

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[Daisuke Sakuraba]

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[atrb=style, background-color: #222222; border-top: 5px solid #4477aa; border-bottom: 5px solid #4477aa;][STYLE=border: 4px solid #111111; height: 100px; width: 100px; margin-left: 15px; margin-bottom: -33px; margin-top: 7px;][/style][STYLE=float: right; width: 277px; font-size: 50px; color: #4477aa; font-family: georgia; text-align: center; margin-right: 15px; margin-left: 123px; text-transform: lowercase; margin-top: -45px; letter-spacing: -3px;]MY SACRIFICE[/style][STYLE=background-color: #464646; border-top: 4px solid #111111; margin-right: 15px; font-family: arial narrow; letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: -9px; margin-left: 123px; padding: 5px; text-align: center; text-transform: uppercase; color: #4477aa;]ABOVE ALL THE OTHERS, WE'LL FLY[/style] [STYLE=margin-right: 15px; margin-left: 15px; font-size: 10px; font-family: arial; text-align: justify; background-color: #464646; padding: 17px; color: #AEAEAE; margin-top: 8px; opacity: 0.9; border-top: 4px solid #111111; border-right: 1px dotted #111111; border-left: 1px dotted #111111;]Daisuke nodded as he agreed that shadows helped. You never would have thought of such things until you had the power to control them. Throughout life, you've been taught to fear the shadows and always had a slight fear of the dark. So it was always a surprise when you found potential and even strength in them. Over his time of using them, he'd actually grown adjusted to the dark. So much that he actually felt safer there. He chuckled at the thought before looking down the Akimoto again. He wondered if he was the only one who felt that way. Then again, the poor guy probably got tired of them, seeing as he was going blind and the darkness probably wasn't welcomed. Couldn't hurt to show him the perks he supposed. Just in case he did go fully blind. They could be really useful then. But he tried not to think like that. He was sure the guy was hopeful it wouldn't come to that and he'd be supportive. Maybe he could find a way to help out with that as well. He shrugged at the thought, brought out of his thinking when he heard him respond to his offer. He was unable to hold back the laughter. Akimoto's excitement about it was obvious. "Sure. Whenever you're not busy I can teach you a lot of stuff if you'd like." he nodded. Compared to Akimoto, he was a bit stronger in his abilities. But that was probably because he trained himself in using them, unlocking every potential he could discover. So he wouldn't mind sharing some knowledge and experience if he could. He was his friend and perhaps one he considered the closest. He was a fellow mutant and one who controlled the shadows at that. They just seemed to have a lot in common. Not to mention he was starting to become aware of a bit of protectiveness over him on his part. He wouldn't say anything though. At least not yet. He didn't seem too appreciative of protection at this point. He smirked at the thought. Once they arrived at the pizza place, Daisuke was sure to look around the area, seeing the rather barren place. Fine with him. He could calm down on the alertness a bit and just relax. The smell of pizza was pretty strong though and caused a rather hungry Dai's stomach to growl loudly. When was the last time he'd eaten? He'd completely forgot. With all his researching and what not, he didn't have much time for food breaks. Or at least he could if he wasn't taking those breaks to smoke and calm his nerves. "Heh... Hungrier than I thought." he excused, knowing the growling was pretty loud. He looked over the menu for what the options were even though he'd been here enough to know what was already there. It was merely just to find something he'd think Akimoto would like. Especially after he said he didn't know and asked him what he'd suggest. "Maybe something simple like a cheese pizza and some drinks." he spoke. "And if you're still hungry I can order you something else." he chuckled, though being serious. Once the waitress arrived and received their orders, the two were left alone and Daisuke turned to him, trying to start up a conversation. "So. What have you been up to?" he smiled innocently. WORDS! 566 TAGS! Akimoto. NOTES! woot! \o/ lol [/style]

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[Akimoto Atsushi]

[atrb=cellSpacing,0,true][atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style, width: 300px] [style=height: 30px; width: 300px; font-family: impact; font-size: 30px; color: 141414; text-transform: uppercase]keeping the peace [/style][style=width: 300px; background-image: url(http://i41.tinypic.com/s67p7b.png); background-repeat: repeat][style=float: left; height: 3px; width: 290px; background-color: 0095A5; margin-top: 30px][/style][style=height: 100px; width: 100px; float: right; margin-right: 10px; border: 2px solid 0095A5; margin-top: -20px][/style][style=width: 170px; height: 50px; font-family: verdana; color: FFFFFF; font-size: 10px; padding: 10px]music Alan Sivestri - Tunnel Chase words six-three-seven notes Oh god, I really tried to stop him... Dx //headdesks.[/style][style=font-family: verdana; font-size: 10px; color: D0D0D0; text-align: justify; padding: 60 10 20 10]The boy wouldn't know what to reply if the other had questioned it. He feared it, but it wasn't sure if it was the shadows themselves or the fact that even those would fade in the end and leave only darkness in its stead. It was one of the things that he feared most, the time that his sight would be completely gone, never to return but he didn't actively hate the darkness or feared it, only the cause. Although he vaguely recalled doctors saying that with a transplant it could be restored. He hadn't the money however and neither had the facility that provided for him. He wasn't going to ask anyone either, it was better to keep it a secret and hope one day that a miracle would happen. Another blush threatened to escape when he heard the other laugh and he would've punched the other in the arm. He didn't though and instead crossed his arms again, although he couldn't keep a smile from his own features, even though he tried to suppress it. He looked up, blinking for a moment and then shook his head "I'm always free." He said idly, before smiling a little wider "Except when I have something to do." He continued, uncrossing his arms and raising them lightly, fingers spread as if he wanted to reach out and grab the stars slowly appearing in the sky. He lowered them soon enough, knowing how a silly sight he made "When can you teach me something?" He questioned, not wanting to steal precious time away if the other was busy. He indeed wouldn't have appreciated it and show exactly why he didn't need it. He wasn't maybe strong, and maybe the main concern why more often than not people wanted to protect him, but he had some brains in his skull that he could use. Nonetheless he noticed the smirk and eyebrows rose and this time he did use some of his weight to poke the other in the side "What are you smirking about?" He questioned, sounding a bit annoyed. It was easily said that he sometimes suffered from paranoia at times, especially when it concerned himself. It was actually quite comfortable, he mused, trying to stare around and see if he could name anything. He was to the counter and the cashier when he heard the growling coming from the other man's direction. He blinked, before chuckling softly and shaking his head "Indeed?" He agreed, leaning slightly in back, humor sparking in blue eyes "Should I fear for my life?" He questioned lightly. Of course the other wouldn't eat him, he doubted that he would taste good in the first place. He pulled his legs closer to himself, tempted to pull them to his chest and wrap his arms around them. Akimoto nodded his head "Sounds good." He agreed, smiling faintly again and touching the table with his fingertips and tracing the edge ever so lightly. He shook his head then "I don't think I can eat that much." He offered, shrugging his shoulders again to hide some of the embarrassment that he felt, most commented usually how thin he looked and that he absolutely needed to eat more "I even think that I can't eat the entire pizza all by myself." He continued. The question was simply enough, but the mischievous side of Akimoto, usually deeply hidden, came peeking out "I?" He echoed lightly "Not much." His eyes couldn't hide the amusement, neither the grin that nearly looked wicked "Although the date I currently have is quite nice, I suppose." He lowered his head, looking at the other, hoping to see one of the desired reactions. He knew that the other wasn't interested, neither was he, but what was life without a good teasing from time to time? [/style][/style] [style=height: 30; font-family: impact; font-size: 30px; color: 141414; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: -7px]whatever that means [/style]

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[Daisuke Sakuraba]

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[atrb=style, background-color: #222222; border-top: 5px solid #4477aa; border-bottom: 5px solid #4477aa;][STYLE=border: 4px solid #111111; height: 100px; width: 100px; margin-left: 15px; margin-bottom: -33px; margin-top: 7px;][/style][STYLE=float: right; width: 277px; font-size: 50px; color: #4477aa; font-family: georgia; text-align: center; margin-right: 15px; margin-left: 123px; text-transform: lowercase; margin-top: -45px; letter-spacing: -3px;]MY SACRIFICE[/style][STYLE=background-color: #464646; border-top: 4px solid #111111; margin-right: 15px; font-family: arial narrow; letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: -9px; margin-left: 123px; padding: 5px; text-align: center; text-transform: uppercase; color: #4477aa;]ABOVE ALL THE OTHERS, WE'LL FLY[/style] [STYLE=margin-right: 15px; margin-left: 15px; font-size: 10px; font-family: arial; text-align: justify; background-color: #464646; padding: 17px; color: #AEAEAE; margin-top: 8px; opacity: 0.9; border-top: 4px solid #111111; border-right: 1px dotted #111111; border-left: 1px dotted #111111;]Daisuke caught another blush, unable to keep from laughing at how he was reacting. But then he spoke and he smiled. "Well I'll try to fit into you're busy schedule." he teased. "Whenever you want to learn really." he spoke. "I'll make room to teach you." he explained, being completely serious. It wasn't like he had much other than work and research so he'd gladly help him out whenever he wanted. It seemed much more fun compared to the other things. It wasn't long before his smirking was noticed and Daisuke laughed. He knew he was annoyed but he couldn't help it. "Oh it's nothing~" he teased, bumping into the smaller man playfully as they walked. "Seriously, don't worry about it." he assured to keep from annoying him too much. He meant well. He just thought he acted pretty cute. "I'm just messing with you." he explained with a smile, not wanting to annoy him too much to where he'd run off again. "No I think you'll be safe." he began. "Unless of course the food takes to long." he joked with a laugh, sticking out his tongue at Akimoto and watching him get comfortable. Or at least he wanted to assume that's why he was pulling his legs to his chest. He didn't say anything. As long as he was okay he would be happy. And maybe after tonight they could hang out more. He didn't know much about him and would actually like to figure out his story. He might come to regret a few details though. But at this point he had no idea about the scientists or anything. Daisuke rolled his eyes when he said he didn't think he could eat much. "Yeah I can see that." he joked. "You look like you should eat more." he admitted without a second thought. The guy was definetely going to eat enough while he was around. "Can't do much training on an empty stomach~" he pointed out with a smirk, knowing that Akimoto would probably do anything to learn some stuff from him. It was a win-win in his mind. He was starting to think Akimoto was a nice shy guy who was pretty innocent. That changed pretty quick though. It started with the wicked grin and the look in his eyes warning him that something was up. He wasn't prepared for what came though. His eyes widened a bit in surprise. "What?" He spoke with a chuckle, blushing a bit as the words replayed in his head. "Oh my god." he continued covering his face with his hands. That caught him off guard so bad he didn't even know what to say, laughing to himself and unable to look at Akimoto without starting up again. Never had a teasing from someone else got him so bad. "No fair~" he whined playfully. WORDS! 474 TAGS! Akimoto. NOTES! he broke daisuke XD [/style]

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[Akimoto Atsushi]

[atrb=cellSpacing,0,true][atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style, width: 300px] [style=height: 30px; width: 300px; font-family: impact; font-size: 30px; color: 141414; text-transform: uppercase]keeping the peace [/style][style=width: 300px; background-image: url(http://i41.tinypic.com/s67p7b.png); background-repeat: repeat][style=float: left; height: 3px; width: 290px; background-color: 0095A5; margin-top: 30px][/style][style=height: 100px; width: 100px; float: right; margin-right: 10px; border: 2px solid 0095A5; margin-top: -20px][/style][style=width: 170px; height: 50px; font-family: verdana; color: FFFFFF; font-size: 10px; padding: 10px]music None words five-six-four notes Wicked, wicked Akimoto. [/style][style=font-family: verdana; font-size: 10px; color: D0D0D0; text-align: justify; padding: 60 10 20 10]Akimoto snorted ever so lightly again, shaking his head and glaring up once more "I have no 'schedule' as you well know." Although maybe that was a little lie, sometimes he had to be back at certain times for more tests to be performed on him. Although he also had to add that it wasn't all that often and most of the time he stayed inside the facility either way. It was only few and far between that he went out to see his parents or friends. He didn't want to think about that however and brushed them off "You are the one that has one." He huffed, but the grin wouldn't stay away for long and a soft chuckle escaped afterwards. Bad Daisuke, he thought with some amusement when he saw that the grin didn't fade "Oh?" He murmured, only to stumble ever so lightly when he was nudged. He narrowed his eyes again, but then shrugged it away "Fine." He spoke shortly, but then grinned again to show that he wasn't really angry at the other man. He snorted lightly thereafter "There's no need to 'mess' with me." He proclaimed, maybe a tad haughtily, but still the amusement didn't fade and he tried to return the favor once more, although knowing that with his slight frame that the other most likely wouldn't feel it in the first place. Coffee really sounded good by now, he thought to himself. He shook his head and pointedly leaned away from the other man "Well then." He spoke, nearly laughing, although knowing just as well if he really had to do that in another situation, that he would stumble "I'll keep far away so that I got a bit of a head start." He suggested. Once more blissfully unaware of the other's thoughts, he would have to lie then and he disliked doing just that, but he wasn't about to tell where he lived and what happened to him from time to time. He knew that some took it negatively, besides he had to keep it secret. They had told him not to speak about it, so he would do exactly that. Daintily he pushed his hair away and pushed it behind his ears, although it didn't do much to improve his sight very much. He rolled his eyes when the other started to speak and then shook his head "Right." He spoke, shrugging his shoulders faintly "Didn't you see how fat I look?" He offered with a little bit of sarcasm, poking his own tummy. He raised his eyebrows then "Training is it now, huh?" A light shake of the head "I would've thought you would give me a boring, thick tome." He paused when they brought the order and he thanked the woman. Especially because he knew what the other was thinking this time he had planned to embarrass him some. Akimoto heard the nearly helpless laugh and laughed as well. He couldn't see the blush though, luckily, otherwise he might just have laughed harder "What's not fair?" He offered innocently, circling the rim of the cup and then stopped, shaking his head again. He chuckled again "Sorry." He finally offered and took a slice of the pizza and nibbled on it "I hope I didn't shock you too much." He awaited a reply, eyes slightly wide and putting up an 'I'm innocent' act. [/style][/style] [style=height: 30; font-family: impact; font-size: 30px; color: 141414; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: -7px]whatever that means [/style]

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