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呉島 貴虎 | kureshima takatora ([personal profile] heavenlydecree) wrote2014-10-14 02:03 am

my heart was limping and this is the end of the road //

[Despite existing in some form or another for twenty-four years, Takatora still couldn't be sure if he was thankful or not for his ability to function so much like a human. With every new body, his appearance and functions improved significantly. In the beginning, he could remember, his expressions had always been stoic, his voice monotone and unemotional, his body stiff and unforgiving. But, as Yggdrasill's technology improved over the years, so did his bodies.

Now, it was near impossible to tell him apart from a human other than carefully hidden ports on his body, all with various levels of power over each other to avoid crashing completely in the event of an accident destroying one or more. His skin was warm to the touch, his emotions more strongly developed (in part from monitoring his 'brother' so closely for so many years), and he could even eat and process food, though tasting was a bit shaky. It was one of the things that wasn't quite as important, though it was one of the many pieces currently standing by for his next body, if only because Takatora had expressed curiosity.

Today was one of the few days of the week he didn't have to work. Takatora had already reported in to his 'father' the night before with updates about the company and how everything was going. It never felt strange to be so subservient to the man, especially when Takatora had known his role for a very long time. It was simply another one of his duties.

Straightening the collar of his shirt, Takatora rolled his neck, stretching his body a bit before reaching back to self-consciously fluff his hair back down over one of his ports. It was hidden well enough that even someone touching his head wouldn't be able to tell it was there unless they knew, but he was always keenly aware of its presence.

It had taken only a few minutes to be satisfied with his appearance, at which point Takatora left his room and carefully walked down the hall, knocking on Mitsuzane's door. Even though they had known each other for so long, Takatora was always skittish about their interactions. He was fairly sure Mitsuzane had forgotten any times he'd come close to finding out the truth about his 'brother', but Takatora had always been concerned about the consequences. The last thing he wanted was for Mitsuzane to be frightened of him, or worse, disgusted by him.]


... Mitsuzane?
lookingbusy: (i wanna take you to a gay bar!)

[personal profile] lookingbusy 2014-10-16 04:04 am (UTC)(link)
I do. But it can wait. Mitsuzane-kun will need his body customized first if he's to go out and interact with anyone. If he even wants to.

... Before everything transfers his brain will be placed in a 'holding pattern' simulation. You may want to speak to him at that time and talk to him. It might help ease things if he has a guiding hand with him.
lookingbusy: (aaand i'm bored now)

[personal profile] lookingbusy 2014-10-16 02:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Mm.

[He stepped away and glanced over at the laptop, checking the readouts.]

... That should hold you for now. He's on the ground floor in the intensive care unit. Room thirty nine. You should hurry.
lookingbusy: (i am an arteest)

[personal profile] lookingbusy 2014-10-17 03:44 pm (UTC)(link)
You should be fine, yes. We can deal with the rest of your repairs later.

[He reached up and tugged the cord out, putting it back on the cart.]
grapeeater: (the chariot.)

[personal profile] grapeeater 2014-10-18 01:03 am (UTC)(link)
[One of the nurses let Takatora into the room, stepping out so the two could have some private time. Half of him was wrapped in gauze and bandages, arms positioned carefully so that he wouldn't roll and hurt himself more. An oxygen mask covered part of his face, and his torso was wrapped to prevent him from injuring his ribs again. The room was quiet other than the beep of machinery. He wasn't moving, and his eyes were closed.]
grapeeater: (the hermit.)

[personal profile] grapeeater 2014-10-18 01:22 am (UTC)(link)
[He shifted slightly in his sleep, head tilting towards his brother's touch. His breathing was quiet and even, but the heart monitors registered his heartbeat going a little bit faster. After a few moments it slowed down once more and his head rolled back a bit.]
lookingbusy: (uh huh. really now?)

[personal profile] lookingbusy 2014-10-18 01:32 am (UTC)(link)
[Mitsuzane's body tensed and twitched under Takatora's hand, his face screwing up in pain. Ryouma knocked on the door before opening it, tilting his head to gesture in some of his lab assistants with a stretcher.]

... We need to move him before his body shuts down. Once it does, we won't have much time.
lookingbusy: (this space needs more computers)

[personal profile] lookingbusy 2014-10-18 01:42 am (UTC)(link)
[Ryouma stood next to Takatora as the assistants worked to move Mitsuzane to the stretcher.]

We'll move him to the Tower and do the operation there. It would probably be better if you didn't watch. It's not likely to be... pleasant. I can let you know when he's been transferred to the virtual state, though.
lookingbusy: (my question is 'why are you so dumb?')

[personal profile] lookingbusy 2014-10-18 01:50 am (UTC)(link)
... If you're certain. Far be it from me to stop you. If you'd like to ride with him you can. I'm going to head back soon to begin preparations.
lookingbusy: (say what?)

[personal profile] lookingbusy 2014-10-18 01:54 am (UTC)(link)
[He just shakes his head and pats Takatora on the shoulder.]

Thank me once this works, hm?
lookingbusy: (aaand i'm bored now)

[personal profile] lookingbusy 2014-10-18 02:16 am (UTC)(link)
[He just sighs and turns towards the door.]

Just... stay with him, if that's what you want. I'll see you back at the Tower.