[ Akira looks surprised when Megumi announces they'll be heading back to the city. Weren't they on a mission? Sure, Akira got a little rowdy and distracted back there when a youkai attacked him before he met up with Megumi, but this just seems defeatist. He slaps his hands on the dirt on either side of Megumi's legs and leans in. ]
Seriously!? That's it? You're turning in? What about the girl? Oi!
[ Well, now he is in a bit of a predicament. He sworn to help this guy out and stick with him this whole time, but he hadn't thought their mission was going to be cut short. Also, there could be more youkai out there to fight.. to scratch that violent itch his demon guest left behind when Akira's spirit won against him. He sits back on his haunches and puts his hands on his furry little knees, thinking. ]
N.. No, I don't want to give up without her. But.. I don't want to be separated from you either. We just met! You're hurt..
[ Somehow, there was a part of him that had expected this reaction, almost like he can already tell exactly the sort of person that Akira is. There's a bit of tension in the air now, Akira's frustration raising some of his own, and Megumi leans back in response to the distance being closed between them, frowning in response and readying his equally heated response.
Then, the demon retreats, and Megumi's mood settles also. ]
I wasn't going to say anything before, because we just met. You're going to run into a lot of dilemmas with what you're trying to do.
[ A dilemma such as this one right now. Protecting all of humanity? Akira should know there will be many times he will have to choose between people, and there are a lot of people not worth saving at all - some that will go on to cause harm to others, if saved. Even if the rational part of him knows it's a senseless way to live, he can't seriously berate them for it, because only a kind person would have such a goal to begin with.
As for why he is going back ... ]
Do you see anything around us at all? It might be days before we find a single clue, and I'm already running low on water.
[ They will die pointlessly, and maybe he might have the energy to keep trying for someone he loves, but this girl -- he doesn't know them. ]
[ Akira makes a sound, very obviously thinking this through and hurting and block head brain a little bit before he finally makes a decision. He suddenly stands and shakes the sand off of his fur and body which.. yes, is very dog like. He then offers a hand down to Megumi to assist him to his feet. ]
Okay, I’ll go with you back. I can fly us. That way you won’t be exerting anymore energy— oh, it’ll get you out of the sun quicker. Are you afraid of heights?
[ He's prideful, but he's not so prideful he won't accept a hand to help him up. Megumi takes it, rising to his feet. ]
I'm not. [ With Nue, he does have some capacity for flight - but only for short periods of time. Just as he has spent hours walking here in the treacherous sun, he'll have to spend hours walking back if he doesn't accept the demon's help. That isn't a very good time. Yet, he still tries to put up a strong front in front of the other. ]
But ... I'm able to walk. Conserve your energy. [ That's what he says, but when he lets go of Akira's hand and takes those first few steps, he needs to take a moment to steady himself from the bloodloss and exhaustion. ]
[ Akira watches him, allowing some space between them, and slowly shifts back into his monster form, keeping his wings tucked in his body for now. As Megumi takes his time moving, Akira slides up behind him, settling a large palm around his shoulder. ]
[ At the corner of his sight, he watches the transformation, finding it somewhat fascinating to watch, how the features of a regular boy (from the waist up) could morph so quickly into that of a being that fit far too easily in 'Hell'. It's probably because his attention is drawn that his guard goes down momentarily and he isn't able to stop Akira before the demon scoops him up with ease. ]
Hey! What are you doing?!
[ There's a kick of the legs against the air, and he pushes at Akira's face, but Megumi doesn't actually resist as hardly as he could despite his protests. There's a part of him that knows this is the rational decision, after all. He doesn't have the stamina to make the trip back. ]
[ Akira tenses when he feels Megumi squirm-- so lively for someone who is injured and he waits for his little tantrum to be over before replying: ]
I'll decide what's right for us right now.
[ how very alpha of him... ]
How is walking any amount of sensible when we have this option? Right?
[ The scars on his back split, and once again, a small residue of blood and body fluid is seen flicking off of the wings as they expand out. Akira definitely sees this as a damsel in distress scenario-- what would holding him like this, seeing him injured.. it delights him in some odd way. ]
Tell me how that is better and maybe I'll put you down.
[ He's certainly taken aback when the demon asserts himself, refusing to listen to Megumi's whims. It's not very often that someone takes over like this, making the decisions for him with his best interest at heart. The feeling of it is odd, but it's not entirely bad either, to shed some of that responsibility.
Of course, Megumi still has his pride. Even if the hint of bluster settles down, the look on his face is still sullen, like he still finds it humiliating to be in this position. Still, he isn't actually in the right this time, and he knows that. ]
I know it makes more sense ... [ He's prideful, but not stupid. There's a frustrated click of the tongue, but he stops shoving Akira, crossing his arms instead and looking away. There's a hint of pink over his cheeks, like he finds this an embarrassing situation to be in. It's emasculating. ]
[ That's a nice look that's becoming on Megumi, Akira thinks, but he pushes that thought out of his head and stretches his wings out a little further before taking off, tightening his hold on the other boy. ]
... You're very trusting of me, Megumi-kun. I appreciate that.
[ Seriously. To "allow" a new person to carry you into the air like this? ]
[ He is being trusting of Akira, isn't he? The fact that he's lying in his arms, several meters in the way only proves it. Megumi wonders why he let himself be in this situation. It must be because he can sense, from the demon's words and actions so far, that he isn't a bad person, and that's why he doesn't feel as guarded around him. ]
If you tried anything, I would just knock you out of the sky.
[ There's that too, a belief in his own power that's been budding recently. He doesn't have an accurate picture of the demon's strength yet, but he's confident he could put up a decent fight, even while injured.
Moving on from that, Megumi assesses the surroundings. With his good memory, he easily remembers the route, pointing towards the north. ]
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[ Akira looks surprised when Megumi announces they'll be heading back to the city. Weren't they on a mission? Sure, Akira got a little rowdy and distracted back there when a youkai attacked him before he met up with Megumi, but this just seems defeatist. He slaps his hands on the dirt on either side of Megumi's legs and leans in. ]
Seriously!? That's it? You're turning in? What about the girl? Oi!
[ Well, now he is in a bit of a predicament. He sworn to help this guy out and stick with him this whole time, but he hadn't thought their mission was going to be cut short. Also, there could be more youkai out there to fight.. to scratch that violent itch his demon guest left behind when Akira's spirit won against him. He sits back on his haunches and puts his hands on his furry little knees, thinking. ]
N.. No, I don't want to give up without her. But.. I don't want to be separated from you either. We just met! You're hurt..
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Then, the demon retreats, and Megumi's mood settles also. ]
I wasn't going to say anything before, because we just met. You're going to run into a lot of dilemmas with what you're trying to do.
[ A dilemma such as this one right now. Protecting all of humanity? Akira should know there will be many times he will have to choose between people, and there are a lot of people not worth saving at all - some that will go on to cause harm to others, if saved. Even if the rational part of him knows it's a senseless way to live, he can't seriously berate them for it, because only a kind person would have such a goal to begin with.
As for why he is going back ... ]
Do you see anything around us at all? It might be days before we find a single clue, and I'm already running low on water.
[ They will die pointlessly, and maybe he might have the energy to keep trying for someone he loves, but this girl -- he doesn't know them. ]
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[ Akira makes a sound, very obviously thinking this through and hurting and block head brain a little bit before he finally makes a decision. He suddenly stands and shakes the sand off of his fur and body which.. yes, is very dog like. He then offers a hand down to Megumi to assist him to his feet. ]
Okay, I’ll go with you back. I can fly us. That way you won’t be exerting anymore energy— oh, it’ll get you out of the sun quicker. Are you afraid of heights?
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I'm not. [ With Nue, he does have some capacity for flight - but only for short periods of time. Just as he has spent hours walking here in the treacherous sun, he'll have to spend hours walking back if he doesn't accept the demon's help. That isn't a very good time. Yet, he still tries to put up a strong front in front of the other. ]
But ... I'm able to walk. Conserve your energy. [ That's what he says, but when he lets go of Akira's hand and takes those first few steps, he needs to take a moment to steady himself from the bloodloss and exhaustion. ]
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It makes no sense for us both to walk.
[ He shifts, scooping Megumi up into his arms. ]
We are flying. I mostly just don’t want to walk.
[ THIS HONESTY.. ]
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Hey! What are you doing?!
[ There's a kick of the legs against the air, and he pushes at Akira's face, but Megumi doesn't actually resist as hardly as he could despite his protests. There's a part of him that knows this is the rational decision, after all. He doesn't have the stamina to make the trip back. ]
Don't just go deciding things for yourself!
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I'll decide what's right for us right now.
[ how very alpha of him... ]
How is walking any amount of sensible when we have this option? Right?
[ The scars on his back split, and once again, a small residue of blood and body fluid is seen flicking off of the wings as they expand out. Akira definitely sees this as a damsel in distress scenario-- what would holding him like this, seeing him injured.. it delights him in some odd way. ]
Tell me how that is better and maybe I'll put you down.
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Of course, Megumi still has his pride. Even if the hint of bluster settles down, the look on his face is still sullen, like he still finds it humiliating to be in this position. Still, he isn't actually in the right this time, and he knows that. ]
I know it makes more sense ... [ He's prideful, but not stupid. There's a frustrated click of the tongue, but he stops shoving Akira, crossing his arms instead and looking away. There's a hint of pink over his cheeks, like he finds this an embarrassing situation to be in. It's emasculating. ]
Fine. Just go.
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... You're very trusting of me, Megumi-kun. I appreciate that.
[ Seriously. To "allow" a new person to carry you into the air like this? ]
We'll be back in no time.
[ ... ]
I hope I'm going the right way.
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If you tried anything, I would just knock you out of the sky.
[ There's that too, a belief in his own power that's been budding recently. He doesn't have an accurate picture of the demon's strength yet, but he's confident he could put up a decent fight, even while injured.
Moving on from that, Megumi assesses the surroundings. With his good memory, he easily remembers the route, pointing towards the north. ]
That way. I'll guide us.