meme for pocky /high school AU meme

[insinning]

[1.This is sure a thing, don't question the time-loop continuum and go with it] [2. Now with a high school AU]

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[insinning]

[So it was just one bad thing after another. He feels guilty already. But he can tell Oria wants to do something, so he makes an affirmative noise]

Mm. I will. Don't...don't worry so much about me, okay? [So Oria wont be coming back tomorrow then.]

I miss you...take care of yourself too.

[dissimulative]

I will. I'll bring you a bunch of stuff when I come back too.

[ He tries to sound chipper even with how drained he feels. ]

Good night, Emil.

[insinning]

Spoiling me again? [Sinclair laughs a little, even though they're both tired.] Good night, Oria.

[He hangs up, and then messages Beatrice for a call, and then spends a good half hour apologising to her, despite her confusion.

Just a few more days then...]

[dissimulative]

[ After a few more days, Oria returns to school and the first thing he does is lug all the stuff he brought back for Sinclair: his picky self's favorite snacks and several books by recommendation based on the book that he got Sinclair before. He hopes Sinclair will like these.

Hm? But Sinclair doesn't seem to be inside the dorm room... so Oria will change his clothes into something more comfortable and wait for him. ]

[insinning]

[With the suspension in place, Sinclair isn't allowed to be seen in school uniform or venture beyond the dormitories and cafeteria outside of reporting to his hall teacher. He hands over the packets of homework completed and collects the new ones, and returns to his room, pointedly ignoring all the whispers and stares. Of course anyone would be surprised...

He pokes a distressingly squishy bruise on his cheek as he returns to his room, nearly dropping his homework when he realises he's not alone anymore]

Ah. Oria--

[dissimulative]

[ Oria was about to move to grab the homework for him, but it looks like Sinclair has that handled. ]

Oh, you got that. Good. Hi, Emil! I'm back.

[insinning]

[Sinclair beams, his whole mood brightening instantly when he sees Oria. He tosses the homework aside, and hugs Oria firmly.]

Welcome back. How was everything?

[dissimulative]

—Whoa.

[ He lets himself be hugged and returns it, gently patting his back and resting his forehead on Sinclair's shoulder. ]

It was tiring. I'm soooo glad to be back here. Got you some snacks and books—they're on your desk.

[insinning]

[Sinclair gives Oria a little squeeze and laughs, but doesn't let go. Hmm. This is nice]

You didn't have to...but thanks. I appreciate it.

[dissimulative]

I do it because I want to.

[ Oria lifts his head from Sinclair's shoulder. ]

Did the fox keep you company? Hm?

[insinning]

Mm, it wasn't so lonely with Rein. [He knows he's being teased so he reaches up to poke Oria's cheek] But just a little less.

[dissimulative]

Just a little, huh? Let's go sit. I'm still pretty worn out.

[ Does Sinclair want to toddle over to the bed with Oria in tow or walk over there normally? ]

[insinning]

[Time to toddle because he's not letting go. When their legs bump Oria's bed, they can fall down together]

Mm. You went through a lot it sounds like...

[dissimulative]

[ Oof. Down they go. Oria laughs a little when they bounce on the mattress just a tiny bit. ]

It was so intense, but I got through it like I always do. I learned a lot from the experience too. So I'd say that overall, it was a good time. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Do you still wanna hear about Satria? If you do, give me a place to start.

[insinning]

Mm...[Sinclair pauses for a second, frowning and then sighs, pressing close. Bed. Warm. Safe. ] Did you always know he existed? That he was...your twin?

[dissimulative]

I didn't know he existed until his first attempt on my life. I think it was really early into my first year here... it was a different one from the one Cethin knows though. He hates me because he believes that I ruined his life and hates everyone who associates with me. The closer, the more violent.

[ ... ]

I have to admit though, he's not very bright.

[insinning]

[Ah. Sinclair wont disagree with that. It's probably why the attack on him took him by surprise. It was immediate, in front of people too. What the hell]

It doesn't seem like he wants to be here...and it explains why he seems to particularly hate me, but...

[Frowns]

How could you have ruined his life? You were both babies... it's not like either of you had a choice in anything. That was just the adults involved...

[He needs to find some semblance of logic somewhere]

[dissimulative]

[ Oria sighs. ]

Honestly? I really don't know. From how I see it, my very existence offends him. Unfortunately, I don't know why it does.

[insinning]

[Sinclair frowns, leaning into Oria as he curls his fingers against his shirt]

...will it be okay? He's tried to kill you twice now. What were they thinking accepting him?

[dissimulative]

I'm thinking that they were probably bribed.

[ Or that they didn't know his history, but. Doubt. ]

[insinning]

[Sinclair's frown grows and...well, it's not a surprise]

...ah. It explains why the faculty just seemed to...accept it.

[And why Sinclair and Don had been suspended while he hadn't]</small.

[dissimulative]

... I'll talk to the faculty about this. I can present that he's proven to be an actual threat to one of their student's lives and they'll probably do something about it. If not, I can try escalating it to the Board of Directors.

[ He has a feeling that it won't work, but he will try anyway. If all else fails, he can just sue the school. Probably. ]

But I'll be careful, like making sure I'm not alone whenever he's around.

[insinning]

[He hugs Oria a little closer to him. He's not unfamiliar to the dangers Oria faced on a daily basis. But it was one thing to know it, and one thing to have that danger so close by in one of the few places that should be safe, for anyone.

He had seen Satria's eyes. He thinks he's never seen that level of hatred before. Even with that person--]

Mm. That would be...for the best. I'm worried for you.

[It's frustrating though. He wants to help Oria somehow, but what can he do...? He doesn't have Oria's charisma, or his connections or talents. All he's managed to do was get in a near losing end of a brawl because he hadn't been prepared for how vicious Satria was]

[dissimulative]

I'm worried about you too. If he targets you or one of my friends, I...

[ He might lose it. Oria can't let this happen. Sinclair could probably watch Satria closely since he's in most of his classes, but still. ]

I can't let it happen because of me. I'm going to do what I can. I'm also gonna work on shortening the suspension for you and Don. This is ridiculous.

[insinning]

I know. I'll be careful.

[ Well, more careful than he was last time. He probably wont get the chance for a surprise punch like he did last time. He smiles and reaches up to cup Oria's cheek. Warm...]

...thanks. Even if they wont budge for me, for Don at least... she really was only trying to defend me.