Well, when you put it like that. [ It doesn't seem like an unreasonable theory, especially upon elaboration. It's likely to work, Jyuto thinks. Lunatia's technology is still technology, after all, only enhanced and intensified by the use of magic. Riou's logic is probably applicable. ] I suppose we'll find out whether or not you'll be escaping. And don't take this the wrong way, but I may actually enjoy leaving you in them to watch you struggle for a little bit. [ Jyuto is flirting, but they're in the privacy of a his own office and the inflection of his voice is so confident and casual that he may as well be discussing the weather outside. ]
Assuming you humor it, anyway. [ As he peels the lid off of his soup, he remembers Riou dislocating his thumb in the back of his police car. Icky. ]
I don't mind, but I have no intention of getting you in trouble at work.
[ Just so they're clear! While he is happy to let Jyuto enjoy the sight of him struggling, as long as they're here at the office it's important to maintain professionalism. He wouldn't want to get Jyuto in trouble. ]
If it doesn't work, however, we can try other possibilities at home.
[ Click click. Riou proceeds to get a lockpick out of his shoelace while cuffed. ]
I have a Privacy Box that I purchased before, but I'll behave. [ Jyuto frees his spoon from its plastic. ] For now, anyway.
[ His eyes watch Riou as he cuffs his own wrists together. They only leave when it seems Riou's doing exactly as he said he would. He should eat the soup. Passing his gaze to the bright orange lunch, Jyuto wonders if he should be nervous. It'll be a lot harder to spit out or to fake eat without Samatoki here to help make distraction. Hm...
Well, here goes nothing. ]
Thank you for the meal. [ Jyuto takes the first spoon full, letting the soup sit on his tongue. Before he even tastes it, he's already preparing himself to smile— but whether or not it turns out to be real is highly dependent on whatever's actually in here. Is it really just ginger carrot? Nothing exotic to add pizzazz? ]
[ Jyuto is very helpful to Riou when it comes to things like this. There are a lot of things about this world that Riou wants to get into, but he needs to be prepared for the worst case scenario before he does. This is one of those worst case scenarios- being bound in a way that he cannot escape because of circumstances outside of Riou's control. In this case, magic.
So he literally changed himself so that he could use magic 24/7. It's a survival necessity, especially if he intends to get involved in anything on this world in more depth than sanctioned missions asking for the help of moonblessed. That doesn't sit well with Riou. ]
You're welcome. Do you like it?
[ Ginger and carrot. And leftover cockroach milk that he froze for creaminess. A very special treat. Riou isn't focusing on that though, he's focusing on picking this lock and trying to channel electricity through it.
His hair ends up sticking up a little, like static from a balloon, then he gets zapped. Ah.. almost... ]
[ Swallow. He takes a moment to process what he tastes. It isn't the initial prick of flavor that's unpleasant, but more-so the strange, smooth texture of it sliding across his tongue and down his esophagus. He feels it drip all the way down into his stomach, the residue of cockroach milk left as an aftertaste. Not a flavor he can identify, not one that he wants to think about too much. He thinks he remembers it from Christmas, too. Is Riou a fan of... whatever this is?
Jyuto's smile stays anyway. It isn't the worst flavor, he just very, very aggressively has to try not to guess what it may actually be. He'll pretend it's goat milk, or something. There's a definite chance it could be from a completely normal, after all. ]
W-Wow, it's delicious...! [ Riou... why are you so perfect. You make it so hard to tell you. Jyuto just wants you to smile and do what you love. He can't insult your passion for adding strange ingredients to your cooking, as nasty as they are. ]
[ Both of his bunny ears are sticking straight up, and his hair is frizzed out now because he definitely got shocked by the handcuffs. Perhaps he'll try it again with the current going the other way... so he sets out to do just that. ]
I grew the carrots in the park, I'm glad no one found them.
On public property? I could fine you. [ Jyuto won't. He just likes letting everyone know that he can.
He watches Riou zap himself. Not that Riou doesn't seem like he can handle it, but seeing his hair stand on end like that is a bit concerning to Jyuto. Maybe because he's Iris too, he feels a little worried when he sees Riou keep at it. ]
Take it slow. No point in hurting yourself excessively in one sit down. We can eat together if you need a break. [ God, what is he saying? He just volunteered himself to finish eating this soup without anything to distract Riou from maybe noticing he doesn't actually like this kind of cooking. ]
[ He just says that casually like he didn't just imply he would definitely bang Jyuto if he fined him. That's probably unfair to say during Iris moon, wearing handcuffs, while having said no sex at Jyuto's workplace, but what's done is done. ]
The moon is out. I have a high tolerance. [ His hair just doesn't... ]
That's new from him. Jyuto gazes at Riou, dumbfounded by his cool and indifferent face in saying something so smooth. What the fuck, had it even been on purpose? Spoon still suspended in his hand, a beat of silence follows while Jyuto digests that Riou has just been very sexy, possibly without even trying. His eyes are watching him fiddle with the handcuffs, but not quite seeing it.
After recovering from the line, Jyuto's gaze evens out and sobers. He eventually places his chin in his hand, stirring the orange soup with the other. ]
I'd like that. [ Jyuto says. He should be allowed to flirt, even if it's apparently now unspoken that Riou isn't going to screw him in here. At least one of them is level-headed enough not to let the moon get to him. ]
[ It's just a fact. If he needs chroma, he's most likely to go to Jyuto for it. Jyuto is his go-to for a lot of things, but in particular anything affectionate.
--And there goes another zap. He frowns in frustration. ]
Nevermind, nevermind. [ Jyuto gives up on pushing it, more for keeping himself in check than anything. If he gets too hung up on how spicy Riou's capable of being, he's just going to wind up butthurt that they can't do anything about it while they're here at Jyuto's work place.
He. Takes another spoon full... of the soup. The more he has of it, the less strange the consistency feels on his tongue. ]
It isn't working? [ Jyuto twirls his empty spoon. ] ...Is it getting the exact amount of electricity to balance that's giving you difficulty? There's the possibility it could be light magic, too. It may not be electric at all.
Riou isn't quite sure what to do about it if the magic isn't electric, but he has some idea. If it's light magic, then there's another alternative that may suffice.. ]
I have heard Iris has another form that allows for the use of dark magic rather than electricity. I'm not sure if I can obtain it if I haven't experienced the transformation yet, but it may be able to counteract that. I'll need to find the Ware Wolf man again.
[ Even so, Riou tries rather futilely to apply force in addition to the attempt to pick it a third time, placing his heels on the center of the cuffs to try to force it. It doesn't work, and he accidentally slips and ends up with the cuffs behind his legs. Oops. He stands up instead because that's.. incredibly awkward to try to sit back down on. Then he turns his back to Jyuto, cuffs facing him. ]
Do you mean the exalted form? [ Jyuto isn't sure he'd wish that form on anyone. ] Let's hope you can find some cheat to using dark magic then, rather than changing into that thing yourself. It's supposedly extremely toiling, and it's also said to drain enormous amounts of chroma from its partners. I'm healthy and energetic enough, but—
[ Oh, Riou. Jyuto stops speaking when he watches him step through his arms bringing his booty and cuffed hands closer. ]
Uh-oh. [ The commentary he has for that. Shaking his head, Jyuto puts his spoon down to reach for the keys to the handcuffs. He lodges the teeth into the keyhole, turning until Riou's restraints give with a crisp click. ]
I thought about keeping you cuffed, but I've decided that I'll be good and set you free. You're welcome.
If that happens, I'll be sure to warn any potential partners ahead of time and control myself if not.
[ If Jyuto doesn't want he tentacles he will keep them to himself if he ever gets them... Alas, he doesn't have them now so he just waits for Jyuto to uncuff him, then turns back around. They're very close, and he leans in like he wants to kiss him.... then stops. He's at work. :| Must be professional. ]
I don't mind if you cuff me some other time when you aren't at work. [ Just casually agrees to that since Jyuto seems interested.. ] Do you have access to details on how that key works?
[ Jyuto notices Riou closing in for a kiss, green eyes narrowing as if he dares him to draw closer. When he stops, however, the green of them shows again unflinching and polished. The shield of Jyuto's workplace remains without a dent, Riou's respect keeping it that way.
It's cute, really. Because Jyuto knows all sorts of slimy ways to get out of trouble, or to avoid being caught. Despite the fact that he must know that about Jyuto by now, Riou doesn't act. Talk about self discipline. ]
I'm going to take you up on that offer. [ Jyuto alludes with a smile. The sentiment is fleeting and offhanded, like he's reminding himself to pick up soy milk from the grocery store or something. ]
As far as the handcuffs, I couldn't tell you the details, but I could certainly "borrow" a pair for us to use at home. I may be able to find something here at the station for you too if you give me the time to dig. When would you like to know the specifics by?
As soon as you can. Disasters seem to strike at the same time each month, so it would be best before that time.
[ Is it a coincidence? Maybe. But it seems like almost every month, the first half is all horny all the time and the second half is weird disaster mind-control cult video game underground gambling problems. Ideally, he would like to be prepared before he needs to get out of magic cuffs. ]
You're right. I was wondering if it held some kind of correlation to the moon phases, but the timing really does seem to be more than coincidence. It's not wrong for you to anticipate something happening then. The Moon Knights are doing the same too.
[ Jyuto eats his soup. He seems to have developed Stockholm Syndrome for it now, so it's going down without hitch. ]
Anyway, consider it done. I'll have them to you in a few days, and the cuffs will be ours by this evening. [ He becomes quiet, thinking that Riou should maybe putting his skills to use as a Moon Knight alongside him, but also selfishly not wanting to risk putting him in dangerous situations unnecessarily. ]
Chroma production is higher during the moon cycles. I assume nefarious groups use this as an opportunity to harness increased power for their deeds.
[ That's his theory anyway. He doesn't have any evidence to prove or disprove it, though. Riou finally sits down and enjoys his own share of lunch that he brought to have with Jyuto, since the distraction is finally out of the way. ]
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Assuming you humor it, anyway. [ As he peels the lid off of his soup, he remembers Riou dislocating his thumb in the back of his police car. Icky. ]
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[ Just so they're clear! While he is happy to let Jyuto enjoy the sight of him struggling, as long as they're here at the office it's important to maintain professionalism. He wouldn't want to get Jyuto in trouble. ]
If it doesn't work, however, we can try other possibilities at home.
[ Click click. Riou proceeds to get a lockpick out of his shoelace while cuffed. ]
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[ His eyes watch Riou as he cuffs his own wrists together. They only leave when it seems Riou's doing exactly as he said he would. He should eat the soup. Passing his gaze to the bright orange lunch, Jyuto wonders if he should be nervous. It'll be a lot harder to spit out or to fake eat without Samatoki here to help make distraction. Hm...
Well, here goes nothing. ]
Thank you for the meal.
[ Jyuto takes the first spoon full, letting the soup sit on his tongue. Before he even tastes it, he's already preparing himself to smile— but whether or not it turns out to be real is highly dependent on whatever's actually in here. Is it really just ginger carrot? Nothing exotic to add pizzazz? ]
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So he literally changed himself so that he could use magic 24/7. It's a survival necessity, especially if he intends to get involved in anything on this world in more depth than sanctioned missions asking for the help of moonblessed. That doesn't sit well with Riou. ]
You're welcome. Do you like it?
[ Ginger and carrot. And leftover cockroach milk that he froze for creaminess. A very special treat. Riou isn't focusing on that though, he's focusing on picking this lock and trying to channel electricity through it.
His hair ends up sticking up a little, like static from a balloon, then he gets zapped. Ah.. almost... ]
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Jyuto's smile stays anyway. It isn't the worst flavor, he just very, very aggressively has to try not to guess what it may actually be. He'll pretend it's goat milk, or something. There's a definite chance it could be from a completely normal, after all. ]
W-Wow, it's delicious...! [ Riou... why are you so perfect. You make it so hard to tell you. Jyuto just wants you to smile and do what you love. He can't insult your passion for adding strange ingredients to your cooking, as nasty as they are. ]
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[ Both of his bunny ears are sticking straight up, and his hair is frizzed out now because he definitely got shocked by the handcuffs. Perhaps he'll try it again with the current going the other way... so he sets out to do just that. ]
I grew the carrots in the park, I'm glad no one found them.
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He watches Riou zap himself. Not that Riou doesn't seem like he can handle it, but seeing his hair stand on end like that is a bit concerning to Jyuto. Maybe because he's Iris too, he feels a little worried when he sees Riou keep at it. ]
Take it slow. No point in hurting yourself excessively in one sit down. We can eat together if you need a break. [ God, what is he saying? He just volunteered himself to finish eating this soup without anything to distract Riou from maybe noticing he doesn't actually like this kind of cooking. ]
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[ He just says that casually like he didn't just imply he would definitely bang Jyuto if he fined him. That's probably unfair to say during Iris moon, wearing handcuffs, while having said no sex at Jyuto's workplace, but what's done is done. ]
The moon is out. I have a high tolerance. [ His hair just doesn't... ]
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That's new from him. Jyuto gazes at Riou, dumbfounded by his cool and indifferent face in saying something so smooth. What the fuck, had it even been on purpose? Spoon still suspended in his hand, a beat of silence follows while Jyuto digests that Riou has just been very sexy, possibly without even trying. His eyes are watching him fiddle with the handcuffs, but not quite seeing it.
After recovering from the line, Jyuto's gaze evens out and sobers. He eventually places his chin in his hand, stirring the orange soup with the other. ]
I'd like that. [ Jyuto says. He should be allowed to flirt, even if it's apparently now unspoken that Riou isn't going to screw him in here. At least one of them is level-headed enough not to let the moon get to him. ]
Have you always had this kind of swagger?
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[ It's just a fact. If he needs chroma, he's most likely to go to Jyuto for it. Jyuto is his go-to for a lot of things, but in particular anything affectionate.
--And there goes another zap. He frowns in frustration. ]
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He. Takes another spoon full... of the soup. The more he has of it, the less strange the consistency feels on his tongue. ]
It isn't working? [ Jyuto twirls his empty spoon. ] ...Is it getting the exact amount of electricity to balance that's giving you difficulty? There's the possibility it could be light magic, too. It may not be electric at all.
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Riou isn't quite sure what to do about it if the magic isn't electric, but he has some idea. If it's light magic, then there's another alternative that may suffice.. ]
I have heard Iris has another form that allows for the use of dark magic rather than electricity. I'm not sure if I can obtain it if I haven't experienced the transformation yet, but it may be able to counteract that. I'll need to find the Ware Wolf man again.
[ Even so, Riou tries rather futilely to apply force in addition to the attempt to pick it a third time, placing his heels on the center of the cuffs to try to force it. It doesn't work, and he accidentally slips and ends up with the cuffs behind his legs. Oops. He stands up instead because that's.. incredibly awkward to try to sit back down on. Then he turns his back to Jyuto, cuffs facing him. ]
I'm finished.
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[ Oh, Riou. Jyuto stops speaking when he watches him step through his arms bringing his booty and cuffed hands closer. ]
Uh-oh. [ The commentary he has for that. Shaking his head, Jyuto puts his spoon down to reach for the keys to the handcuffs. He lodges the teeth into the keyhole, turning until Riou's restraints give with a crisp click. ]
I thought about keeping you cuffed, but I've decided that I'll be good and set you free. You're welcome.
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[ If Jyuto doesn't want he tentacles he will keep them to himself if he ever gets them... Alas, he doesn't have them now so he just waits for Jyuto to uncuff him, then turns back around. They're very close, and he leans in like he wants to kiss him.... then stops. He's at work. :| Must be professional. ]
I don't mind if you cuff me some other time when you aren't at work. [ Just casually agrees to that since Jyuto seems interested.. ] Do you have access to details on how that key works?
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It's cute, really. Because Jyuto knows all sorts of slimy ways to get out of trouble, or to avoid being caught. Despite the fact that he must know that about Jyuto by now, Riou doesn't act. Talk about self discipline. ]
I'm going to take you up on that offer. [ Jyuto alludes with a smile. The sentiment is fleeting and offhanded, like he's reminding himself to pick up soy milk from the grocery store or something. ]
As far as the handcuffs, I couldn't tell you the details, but I could certainly "borrow" a pair for us to use at home. I may be able to find something here at the station for you too if you give me the time to dig. When would you like to know the specifics by?
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[ Is it a coincidence? Maybe. But it seems like almost every month, the first half is all horny all the time and the second half is weird disaster mind-control cult video game underground gambling problems. Ideally, he would like to be prepared before he needs to get out of magic cuffs. ]
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[ Jyuto eats his soup. He seems to have developed Stockholm Syndrome for it now, so it's going down without hitch. ]
Anyway, consider it done. I'll have them to you in a few days, and the cuffs will be ours by this evening. [ He becomes quiet, thinking that Riou should maybe putting his skills to use as a Moon Knight alongside him, but also selfishly not wanting to risk putting him in dangerous situations unnecessarily. ]
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[ That's his theory anyway. He doesn't have any evidence to prove or disprove it, though. Riou finally sits down and enjoys his own share of lunch that he brought to have with Jyuto, since the distraction is finally out of the way. ]
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If I were a nefarious group leader, maybe I’d do that too. Or at least set up a rhythm only to disrupt it later on.