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[whiteshroud]

[They really are brothers huh]

Haha, I agree with that sentiment. Recognition isn't really all that important to me.
Besides, if you do something like that and people know so your deeds, you suddenly become a legend and a hero in the people's eyes-- that comes with its own chains.
I rather be an unknown who can slip away in the crowds and go back to a quiet life.

[Why be famous when he could just watch anime in peace on his days off]

Yeah, I guess so. The main character SHOULD capture your spirit, after all.

Awww, that sounds like the perfect ending, actually. Yet again the power of love wins out. 10/10, I'd recommend it to others.

[life_ethereal]

My thoughts exactly~
Someone else can take the credit.

Haha, maybe I'll write it and post it to my AO3 account if inspiration strikes me!

[whiteshroud]

Mm. We can draw names from a hat to decide who.

[That poor poor soul]

If you do, let me know! I'd love to read it.

[life_ethereal]

Oh, no, I'm just gonna give them the name Wriothesley and let the Boss sort it out~

Will do!

[whiteshroud]

[....]

Can't believe you'd do that to your own Daddy.

1/2

[life_ethereal]

[WHAT THE HELL

BETRAYAL????

JUN KICKS HARUMASA LIKE FOOTBALL??????? OH, JAIL FOR JUN! JAIL FOR A THOUSAND YEARS!!!!!]

2/2

[life_ethereal]

I change my mind, I'm using your name instead!

[Haru will never actually do that.]

[whiteshroud]

<(￣︶￣)>

You will not.

[life_ethereal]

Oh, yes, I will! Just you watch!!

[whiteshroud]

Did I mention I can shapeshift, Haru?

Wouldn't be hard to look like you. Make sure you get plenty of credit for good deeds.

[life_ethereal]

Hey!

That's not fair!!!

[whiteshroud]

[He's snickering]

There's a number of people who don't know Shroud's identity.

Could be a chance to do the funniest thing ever.

[life_ethereal]

That still shocks me, for the record.

We could totally do the funniest thing ever, but is the bit worth it?

[whiteshroud]

Then you'll be thrilled to know Ragna's among them, somehow.

[Your hero's a moron]

Nah, probably not. You seem to get into enough drama without throwing people's religious issues on the fire.

[life_ethereal]

... That tracks. He didn't even think about whether I was feral enough to try to kill him when he got me out.

[Harumasa wishes he could be surprised, but no. He's not.]

Ugh, for real! I'm not even looking for it, either, it just HAPPENS.

[whiteshroud]

Wow. He's lucky he didn't get stabbed. I vaguely recall trying to stab my dad our first day together.

[Truly, Ana is their big sister.]

Yeah, it's a little funny how often you don't seem to see it coming either.

[life_ethereal]

Of course you did. Nah, I took a quick peek and decided I didn't need to be difficult. Plus, I wasn't really in any shape to fight back if I'm being honest.

I know, right? But I don't look into my own future unless it's the immediate, "is this person I'm hitchhiking with about to kill me" future.

[whiteshroud]

["Wasn't really in any shape to fight back" is a telling statement to how bad it must've truly been. Anyone who wanted to survive in Krusnik long had to fight for it, especially if there were no siblings to help look after you. So to be in that bad of a shape while he was all alone....

There's a pause, a notable pause, before Jun chooses to respond with a joke.]

And so instead of attacking him, you got to discover that day how much you like being a damsel.

Ah, that makes sense. It'd be less fun if you knew everything that was going to happen.

[life_ethereal]

[It's a hell of a statement coming from one of them. Harumasa doesn't say that lightly, either. But he doesn't elaborate. Not unless he's asked... and he knows there's a high chance that Jun will never ask.

So he takes to the joke with equal good humor.]

My heart fluttered! It's still stressful, sure, but I don't have to work anywhere near as hard~ AND I get to see my hero risking it all just to save me? It's perfect!

Exactly! It's those surprises that gives life its color~

[whiteshroud]

[Harumasa is right about that. It's not that Jun doesn't care, in fact it's quite the opposite. He cares a lot. But there's only so much digging in old wounds one can do before it starts getting harmful for both of them. Leave that kind of work to a therapist, not his brother.

But also god it's embarrassing to hear it described like that. As someone who deep down likes it when people save him, he feels uncomfortably seen.]

Sure, I guess it has its appeal.

[droptheious]

[Varian already knows this fact about Jun. He has connected these particular dots from how Jun reacts to when he fights anyone who threatens his boyfriend like something feral. He knows this fact about his boyfriend so well. He has reaped the benefits from this fact. ]

Yeah, Babe? It has an appeal, huh?

[whiteshroud]

[....................Frick he forgot Varian could see this.

He squeaks a little in surprise and nearly drops his phone, but thankfully manages to catch it in time.]

I don't know what you're talking about.

[HELP]

[life_ethereal]

Oh~? Does my adorable little brother also have this in common with me?

[Like a tiger smelling blood.]

[droptheious]

[ He knew Jun forgot he could see this, he knew. He's gonna save this one for future teasing. He did this to himself. But for now, at least, he will show mercy. ]

I'm sure you don't, Jun. Anyway, I'll let you know back to your story about how you got swept off your feet by the grumpiest man alive. That was sweet.

[whiteshroud]

[Encouraging a good relationship between his brother and his boyfriend was a mistake. He sees that now.

And even if Varian is showing mercy now, he knows it's going to be used later. Like an axe above his head. How does he circumvent this? How?]

Sometimes it's nice not to be the knight.

[NOT BY CONFESSING TO IT, YOU IDIOT]