dappledleaves | meme for pocky /high school AU meme

[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...

[ 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.

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?

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.

[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]

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[ 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.

[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?

I'm thinking that they were probably bribed.

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

[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.

... 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.

[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]

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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.

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.

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No. I'll make them budge for both of you. I won't leave you behind.

[ He hugs Sinclair tightly. None of this is allowed if Oria can say anything about it. ]

[ Ah. He knew Oria wouldn't accept that. But he smiles, feeling a strange sense of warmth wash oher him as he hugs Oria in turn]

You really are going to be relentless against the school, aren't you?

I am! And I would still do it even without my family name attached.

[ He knows how much power that has alone, but even without it, just by his own strength, he'd work on it. He hates using it, because it doesn't feel like it counts as himself, but that's his goal—to make himself stand out so much that the family name can be a mere backdrop in comparison. ]

I'm going to do so much more.

[ Sometimes, Sinclair feels like he could drown in Oria's eyes, his passion, everything. He leans in to give Oria a little kiss, still shy. He's allowed? He's allowed]

I know. And I'll support you no matter what.

[ Ah.

That small kiss makes Oria want to hug Sinclair tight, so he does just that. ]

Okay. Powered by a kiss from Emil! I'm gonna go out and do those things. And drop off souvenirs.

[Aaaah, geez. His cheeks redden a little and he laughs. He hopes Oria isn't up to moving any time soon because he's feeling very comfortable right now]

Souvenirs get dropped off last?

Hm, okay. Maybe souvenirs first. If I walk into the office with them in my arms, it might give off the wrong impression.

[ Unfortunately, Oria means that he's going to go very soon, but Sinclair looks so comfortable... he feels reluctance in a way that you need to go somewhere but a cat is sleeping on your lap. ]

[Sinclair is going to feel pouty...but he sighs a little and scoots back so Oria can go do everything he needs to. He can be good(?)]

It'd be awkward if you had to explain it's not for them.

Not at all! I'd say it's for my friends that they unfairly suspended and naughty adults don't get anything!

[ Heh. Hehehehe. ]

I can't imagine that going well.

[Not that the adults would want the souvenirs? Probably. But still]

[ They already know Oria can be a cheeky brat, but also dangerous for a different reason to their livelihoods... ]

Yeah, but at least I won't get suspended. I'll be playing by the rules!

[ He ruffles Sinclair's hair as he stands straight up, trying to look presentable. They did just flop on the bed just now. ]

So I'll be back by dinner.

[ Well, okay. Sinclair smiles and waves Oria off.]

Okay. I'll try to finish some of my homework by then.

[euuuuuuughh]

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