uhhhhh well you're not an infant! so that only leaves one answer fair and lovely does sound like you but i don't think you'd like getting called like... the fairiest and loveliest onikabuto you don't want to be a beetle, right???
[ if he needs to, he can use the oldest trick in the book to calm someone down: smother them with his tits. easy. ]
oh yeah of course if you want to do some of the heavy lifting i guess i'm going to need your measurements unless you want me to do them
and then you'll need to meet me at the hideout or i can go get you and bring you there so you don't have to worry about any monsters getting in your way
[ he had riddle in the first half, not gonna lie........ ]
NO! I do not want to be referred to as a beetle! Choose a flower, or a majestic creature, or a delightful dessert! Onikabuto are charming little fellows, but I do not resemble them in any way. Keep thinking!
[ that would only get riddle riled up for a different reason. at least no one seems to be in mortal danger for now though. ]
I'm afraid I am not in possession of a measuring tape, so you may have to take them for me. While the local monsters are child's play for me, I'm still acclimating myself to the area, and would feel most comfortable an escort.
Where shall we meet? I am currently staying at a hostel outside the city.
well you would be the cutest beetle out of all of them if that makes you feel any better you could have a little heart on your shell!!!
actually i think that'd be really rad
i can get some tape think my lieutenant had some lying around because she had to make sure a table could fit in the cave and the chairs and the other table and the couch
wait why are you staying in a hostel???
wait where is it are you sure you're not already at my hideout....
That does make me feel a bit better, yes. You have quite the silver tongue, don't you? And yet, you'll land yourself back in hot water within the same breath... You're a very interesting man indeed.
However, as "rad" as such a cute beetle would be, I still insist you find something more elegant for me.
Do your best to find it, as I'm certain it would make the seamstress' job much easier, and we are already imposing by making a lavish request on such short notice. It is the polite thing to do.
The hotels in Inazuma city are all booked, and Ritou is too far out of the way for me. It is by no means lavish, but it is quiet, and my room has a view of this beautiful flowering tree. I believe it is called Hanamizaka?
And no, it is *not* in a cave. Goodness, I hope you weren't being literal.
Edited (WOW what was that code fail in my last tag lmfao) 2024-08-27 08:00 (UTC)
uhhhh no my tongue's pretty normal i can show it to you later if you want a better look
oh i know that place yeah it's really nice
HEY A CAVE CAN BE NICE TOO any place can be a wicked hideout and mine is probably the best one around uh sometimes granny makes us cookies too. she's the best.
yeah i can be there in a bit. i'll find the tape and i'll zoom right on over you'll probably hear me coming eheheh
I must decline. Stick your tongue out at me, and I'll be liable to cut it off.
[ itto's lucky he's cute, or riddle would have broken his polearm over his head by now. ]
A cave is a cave is a cave. Unless it has been converted into proper living conditions, which includes suitable shelter from the elements, a way to deter monsters, plumbing, and the ability to accommodate certain creature comforts, a cave would make for unsuitable dwelling. Even as a hideout. Plus, they're dirty and smell bad.
Speaking of which, I will wait for you right outside. Try not to make a ruckus? This establishment is a little old woman who lives upstairs, and won't hesitate to tell us off if we're too loud for her liking. She seems hard of hearing, but it's not worth the risk.
I'm greatly looking forward to our adventure together. Do try not to keep me waiting for too long? Otherwise you'll make me angry.
[ and with that, riddle tucks his device away and goes to do just as he said. whenever itto arrives, sure enough there's a familiar figure standing next to the window of one a two-story building that faces the great tree in hanamizaka. riddle is already wearing a kimono, though it's clearly used fairly old fashioned in color-- a muted green, no doubt to his dismay. the same can be said of his socks and geta.
at least he doesn't look angry. maybe he was only teasing in his last message? either way, he regards itto with a smile while he approaches. ]
not ALL CAVES are like that!!! i'm going to have to drag you through a few of them because they can be full of really cool stuff. beetles, shiny rocks, gems the size of my head, monsters that get really mad when you take their stuff... it's great!
[ definitely a possible future date.
but yeah he is not going to play around with riddle's patience. he knows better than to put his hand on a hot stovetop and think at some point it won't burn him? like if a firework is dangerous, then riddle is twice? three times more dangerous??? he knows where the boy is staying and it doesn't take him very long to get there. when itto runs, he's as graceful and quick as an ox! nothing can stop him when he's this determined.
just... pardon his immediate slumping down, hands on his knees, as he catches his breath. ]
Hey. I'm here.
[ wheeze! ]
Got my tape measure and everything. [ pats his side. pats his other side. blinks a few times. ] Uh. Yeah, it's... I got it.
[ it's there somewhere! as he slowly straightens up, he places one hand on riddle's shoulder. ]
So what's shakin'? Did I get here in time or what?
[ good boy. truthfully, riddle had little doubt itto would rise to the occasion, as the one and oni has yet to disappoint him, but it's still nice to see him earnestly rushing towards him. he took his promise seriously! ]
And so you are. Hello, Itto.
[ riddle smiles demurely behind his hand, attempting to hide the affectionate lilt to it. not thinking twice about the measuring tape's disappearing act, he even permits the hand that settles on his shoulder. ]
You did indeed arrive just in time. I was beginning to think I would need to scour every cave on the island and hunt you down.
[ he seems to remember riddle stomping into one of the various caves on the island where itto happened to be clearing out (not hiding) and ensuring that it was safe from monsters (not looking for hiding places) because he'd forgotten one of their dates (not because of an overdue beetle fight). ]
Uh.... yeah! I mean, of course I was gonna be here. You think I'd stand you up?
[ again
anyway the oni chuckles nervously, rubs the back of his own neck, and then moves to riddle's side so he could wrap an arm around the boy as best as he could. ]
Okay, well. We got a meeting with one of the kimono shops who'll help set you up with a really nice one. I think if we leave right now, we'll only be like... five minutes late.
[ yep! he's a master of scheduling, too. be impressed. ]
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well you're not an infant! so that only leaves one answer
fair and lovely does sound like you
but i don't think you'd like getting called like... the fairiest and loveliest onikabuto
you don't want to be a beetle, right???
[ if he needs to, he can use the oldest trick in the book to calm someone down: smother them with his tits. easy. ]
oh yeah of course
if you want to do some of the heavy lifting
i guess i'm going to need your measurements
unless you want me to do them
and then you'll need to meet me at the hideout
or i can go get you
and bring you there so you don't have to worry about any monsters getting in your way
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NO! I do not want to be referred to as a beetle! Choose a flower, or a majestic creature, or a delightful dessert! Onikabuto are charming little fellows, but I do not resemble them in any way. Keep thinking!
[ that would only get riddle riled up for a different reason. at least no one seems to be in mortal danger for now though. ]
I'm afraid I am not in possession of a measuring tape, so you may have to take them for me. While the local monsters are child's play for me, I'm still acclimating myself to the area, and would feel most comfortable an escort.
Where shall we meet? I am currently staying at a hostel outside the city.
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if that makes you feel any better
you could have a little heart on your shell!!!
actually i think that'd be really rad
i can get some tape
think my lieutenant had some lying around because she had to make sure a table could fit in the cave
and the chairs
and the other table
and the couch
wait why are you staying in a hostel???
wait
where is it
are you sure you're not already at my hideout....
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However, as "rad" as such a cute beetle would be, I still insist you find something more elegant for me.
Do your best to find it, as I'm certain it would make the seamstress' job much easier, and we are already imposing by making a lavish request on such short notice. It is the polite thing to do.
The hotels in Inazuma city are all booked, and Ritou is too far out of the way for me. It is by no means lavish, but it is quiet, and my room has a view of this beautiful flowering tree. I believe it is called Hanamizaka?
And no, it is *not* in a cave. Goodness, I hope you weren't being literal.
gently pecks your html
i can show it to you later if you want a better look
oh
i know that place
yeah it's really nice
HEY A CAVE CAN BE NICE TOO
any place can be a wicked hideout and mine is probably the best one around
uh
sometimes granny makes us cookies too. she's the best.
yeah i can be there in a bit.
i'll find the tape and i'll zoom right on over
you'll probably hear me coming eheheh
omfg i am a MESS
[ itto's lucky he's cute, or riddle would have broken his polearm over his head by now. ]
A cave is a cave is a cave. Unless it has been converted into proper living conditions, which includes suitable shelter from the elements, a way to deter monsters, plumbing, and the ability to accommodate certain creature comforts, a cave would make for unsuitable dwelling. Even as a hideout. Plus, they're dirty and smell bad.
Speaking of which, I will wait for you right outside. Try not to make a ruckus? This establishment is a little old woman who lives upstairs, and won't hesitate to tell us off if we're too loud for her liking. She seems hard of hearing, but it's not worth the risk.
I'm greatly looking forward to our adventure together. Do try not to keep me waiting for too long? Otherwise you'll make me angry.
[ and with that, riddle tucks his device away and goes to do just as he said. whenever itto arrives, sure enough there's a familiar figure standing next to the window of one a two-story building that faces the great tree in hanamizaka. riddle is already wearing a kimono, though it's clearly used fairly old fashioned in color-- a muted green, no doubt to his dismay. the same can be said of his socks and geta.
at least he doesn't look angry. maybe he was only teasing in his last message? either way, he regards itto with a smile while he approaches. ]
🥹
[ definitely a possible future date.
but yeah he is not going to play around with riddle's patience. he knows better than to put his hand on a hot stovetop and think at some point it won't burn him? like if a firework is dangerous, then riddle is twice? three times more dangerous??? he knows where the boy is staying and it doesn't take him very long to get there. when itto runs, he's as graceful and quick as an ox! nothing can stop him when he's this determined.
just... pardon his immediate slumping down, hands on his knees, as he catches his breath. ]
Hey. I'm here.
[ wheeze! ]
Got my tape measure and everything. [ pats his side. pats his other side. blinks a few times. ] Uh. Yeah, it's... I got it.
[ it's there somewhere! as he slowly straightens up, he places one hand on riddle's shoulder. ]
So what's shakin'? Did I get here in time or what?
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And so you are. Hello, Itto.
[ riddle smiles demurely behind his hand, attempting to hide the affectionate lilt to it. not thinking twice about the measuring tape's disappearing act, he even permits the hand that settles on his shoulder. ]
You did indeed arrive just in time. I was beginning to think I would need to scour every cave on the island and hunt you down.
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[ he seems to remember riddle stomping into one of the various caves on the island where itto happened to be clearing out (not hiding) and ensuring that it was safe from monsters (not looking for hiding places) because he'd forgotten one of their dates (not because of an overdue beetle fight). ]
Uh.... yeah! I mean, of course I was gonna be here. You think I'd stand you up?
[ again
anyway the oni chuckles nervously, rubs the back of his own neck, and then moves to riddle's side so he could wrap an arm around the boy as best as he could. ]
Okay, well. We got a meeting with one of the kimono shops who'll help set you up with a really nice one. I think if we leave right now, we'll only be like... five minutes late.
[ yep! he's a master of scheduling, too. be impressed. ]