Capsule 012 💊 | Video

[rassera]

[This is a really...odd question to ask. And Kaneda knows it. But something's been on his mind as of late, especially with his new job working out the way it is. Boredom begets creativity, and thus the feed opens up to our favourite biker teen sitting at his desk in Neo Tokyo, sliding back and forth on his rolling stool as he plays with a thumbtack.

Poking his skin lightly with the tip. It makes no impression, and it's as if it were going into silly putty rather than actual skin.]


Does...anyone know where to get something that can block my powers? I don't know, like a magic bracelet or something?

[He has his reasons.


He totally has his reasons.]


I want a tattoo.


[They're related, honest.]

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[rassera]

Maya!


I'll never hear the end of it!!!

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[missleadingquestions]

Ooooh, what was that? I can't hear you, I'm-- so compelled to hang up and call...

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[rassera]

I bought you noodles!

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[missleadingquestions]

You're gonna keep buying me noodles.

[Can you deny that grin of hers kaneda]

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[rassera]

Are you blackmailing me?


I feel like I invented you.


[Honey you just didn't read the fine print for this girl--she's always been like this.

His tone's playful, at least. BUT HE IS NOT LOSING THIS FIGHT!]

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[missleadingquestions]

Oh, you're right. You're the only one I'e ever been mean to, y'know.

Nick knows what a saint I am. You've ruined me.

[She's grinning as wide as a house.]

So this is totally deserved!

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[rassera]

You should be thanking me!

If nikkuman kept ahold of you you wouldn't have nearly as much fun!

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[missleadingquestions]

I think you're reeeally confusing who has a hold of who here.

[In both contexts, tbh.]

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[rassera]

It's 60/40 I think.


For me and you. I'm the 60. [You are the 40 at BEST, Kaneda.]

You and Nick are more 80/20.

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[missleadingquestions]

[A deliberate snort.]

Whatever helps you sleep at night.

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[rassera]

I need it--you know there's only a room separating me and Ken, right?

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[missleadingquestions]

Well, I'd invite you over, but theeeennnn there'd be only a room separating you and Pearly.

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[rassera]

That's your problem, not mine.


How's that going, by the way?

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[missleadingquestions]

Ohhhh, I'm pretty sure it's still your problem.

[ . . . ]

But I'm sure she'll warm up to you soon!

[ she doesn't sound sure ]

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[rassera]

[Kaneda's face practically flatlines.]

She dreams about you kissing other people.


[Mostly Nick.]

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[missleadingquestions]

She dreams about me kissing Nick. And it's not her fault.

[A sigh.]

It's just weird family stuff. She'll grow out of it! She's eight.

[please let her grow out of it]

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[rassera]

[He switches this to private for just a moment.]

Maya, I don't have years!

[And he's not just saying that because he's thirstier than the Sahara.]

The Porter isn't going to care.

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[missleadingquestions]

Well-- yeah, but!

[her face falls a little and she rubs her neck.]

...I guess you're right.

I just... don't really know what to do.

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[rassera]

[And his face changes back to its usual goofy expression.]

Yeah.


Pretty sure I'm her public enemy #1.

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[missleadingquestions]

[It gets a slight smile out of Maya.]

Probably. She just... never got to see anybody be happy with anyone back home, since my village is the way it is. So when she saw I was friends with Nick, she kinda latched onto that, but...

[She puts her smile back on, then, for real.]

I know she'll come around if she sees how happy I am with you!

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[rassera]

You think so?

[And that smile works like magic, his brows raising from their heavy position.]


She's a pretty tough crowd, even for a guy like me.

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[missleadingquestions]

Yeah, but I know you can do it. I mean-- I like you. She'll see that.

She's eight and has an imagination but she's not that bad. She's just scared for me.

But... There's no way she won't like you once she knows how you really are.

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[rassera]

[Jesus Christ how does she DO that. Just a few words and he's tilting his head to the side, looking like a dog drunk off its own happiness.]

Well I mean...

Who couldn't like me, right?

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[missleadingquestions]

Well, certainly not anyone related to me.

[She smirks.]

You're turning pink.

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[rassera]

It's light red.


[Still talking like a man head over heels, though.]