[Josuke doesn't condone a lot of violence, but man...sometimes people just ask for a good ol' right hook. In fact, when it comes to certain people, that's the only way to get a message across!
So, if he looks impressed with Hazel—and he does, a smirk splitting his face from ear-to-ear—that's because he is.]
Good for you! Sounds like he had it coming.
[He squeezes a bit more tightly before letting go, but he doesn't move away or sit back against his headboard again. Doesn't want Hazel to feel like comfort is out of reach if she still needs more.]
I wouldn't mind scaring the piss out of him, you know. And I can think of a dozen ways to go about it. Bet the guy can't see my Stand, for starters. 'Could make him think he was haunted by ghosts if I wanted to! Or go for a good old fashioned ass kicking. For some people the threat of knocked out teeth works as good as anything!
[Hazel scrubs at her face vigorously, like she's actually expecting for there to be something on it she needs to wipe off. she's pulling herself back together slowly, but just the reassurance of sitting close is helpful.]
Well, I'm sure as hell not going to stop you. His name's Kangmo, but you don't have to go looking for him or anything; I made him a copy of the house key, he comes around pretty often.
[a copy of the house key that she didn't need to get him in the first place, go on and ask about that. she pauses, looking briefly contemplative.]
...actually, if you're going to beat him up, make sure I'm home. I kind of want to watch.
[this is the first time that Hazel's actually said this aloud, and she realizes (belatedly, alas) how completely ridiculous it is. she grimaces a little and holds her hands up defensively.]
Don't look at me like that! I offered it to him, that wasn't part of the blackmail thing!
[which. just makes it sound even more like she's come completely unhinged, doesn't it. she exhales and runs a hand through her hair. she really was a mess, wasn't she.]
Look...even if he does spend one night somewhere else, he still has to live with that nutcase, right? And that's super shitty and probably scary as hell. And - everybody needs somewhere to go, don't they? Somewhere safe.
[it's strange, having to explain this. she hadn't given it a second thought when she'd made the offer, had just thrown it at Kangmo with the same sort of bluntness she'd been delivering most of her replies with.
he was an asshole, sure, but he should still be able to feel safe somewhere. Hazel knows what it's like not to have that.]
You just offered him a key that'd give him access to your personal stuff and the stuff of everyone else living there? After knowing he's the type to try blackmailing to get what he wants?
[He could shake her right now.
But he opts for shaking his head instead and...gently dropping a closed fist atop her head.
Bop.]
Dumbass.
[So much nicer than she'd have people believe. Sheesh.]
The guy coulda gone to the authorities or the government. He coulda gone anywhere else. Nothing was stopping him.
[But now there's a chance that Suzuya and Hazel's paths could cross, and that worries Josuke.]
What's he going to do, run off with my Mardi Gras beads?
[she closes an eye in anticipation of something with a little more teeth, only to find herself gently booped instead. it makes her exhale into a smile, even as she grumbles an answer out and tries to wave off his hand.]
Besides, I'm pretty sure what was stopping him was a lack of common sense. [or friends.] He doesn't seem smart enough to start rifling through anything.
[He lowers his hand, but the expression he wears is still serious.]
I don't know, I don't think it's smart to underestimate someone who's desperate. But I'm not gonna tell you what to do, either. Just ask...that you're careful, I guess.
There aren't many worse things he can find out about me, and none of it's in my house. If Kangmo wants to dish on me, he'll do it whether he's sleeping on my couch or not.
[she'd even told Kangmo about how she was a horrible spiritual abomination, if he really wanted to get nasty with her. the only other thing she'd prefer not to have spread around were the deaths she was involved in, but that was something she hadn't told anyone...aside from Kanaya in a fit of anger.
Hazel chews her lower lip thoughtlessly, expression mirroring her friend's. it wasn't the safest line she was walking, and she couldn't say that she was completely certain she could keep her balance. but it was what she's chosen for herself, and that meant something. these were her mistakes if things went poorly.]
I'm not going to let it ruin me. I've got, um, you know. I've got people I want to be around for.
[all of the gut spilling she'd been doing today and Hazel still found it a little embarrassing to say something so sentimental. she ducks her head a little bit to hide her expression before finishing what she'd wanted to say.]
And maybe I'm not the best at being careful, but nothing can knock me down for good. You're probably going to worry anyway, but - just try and do it a little less, ok?
[That'd be easier to do if she didn't give him cause to worry, but rather than say that, Josuke nods his head.]
I'll try. But I'm not making any promises.
[Especially if she's gonna sit there and tell him nothing can knock her down for good. Josuke doesn't buy it. If his power could hurt her where little else can, there's probably something out there that can do worse.]
Anyway, you're alright. That's what counts, I guess. Unless there's anything more you gotta tell me...?
Hey, don't make it sound like I'm neck deep in trouble all the time!
[even though that is not an entirely inaccurate assessment, which is probably why there's no edge whatsoever to her protestation. anybody who knew and liked her would probably have a fit if she regaled them with her adventures since getting pulled here.]
I've been super well-behaved lately, thank you very much.
[Josuke doesn't look convinced, but he does look willing to let the subject go. After all, they've discussed the key points, gotten across their feelings on the matter and established where each of them stands more or less. That's enough.
So, scooting off the bed and starting towards the dresser where a small television sits, Josuke flicks it on. He casts a look back over his shoulder in Hazel's direction. Even smiles finally.]
Anyway, while you're here...wanna watch a movie or something?
[Which is followed by...]
You can even stay the night if you want. Give you a break from that Kangaroo guy.
[she laughs and flops over onto her stomach. this went - ok? better than expected? not terribly, and that's really the point. Hazel had suspected this for a while, but the whole incident had just crystallized that she can't stand to have Josuke upset with her. disappointing him is distressing in a way she hasn't felt since she was in middle school and having to bring bad news home to her parents. friendship was a funny thing.]
You're lucky he's not an actual kangaroo, or I'd be out of here no matter how much I like you.
[which is to say, yes, she'd like to stay the night. this was the closest she could get to real sleep anymore. ...and if she went home, Hazel knew all she'd do is rehash nasty thoughts over and over again. it's happened before.]
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[Josuke doesn't condone a lot of violence, but man...sometimes people just ask for a good ol' right hook. In fact, when it comes to certain people, that's the only way to get a message across!
So, if he looks impressed with Hazel—and he does, a smirk splitting his face from ear-to-ear—that's because he is.]
Good for you! Sounds like he had it coming.
[He squeezes a bit more tightly before letting go, but he doesn't move away or sit back against his headboard again. Doesn't want Hazel to feel like comfort is out of reach if she still needs more.]
I wouldn't mind scaring the piss out of him, you know. And I can think of a dozen ways to go about it. Bet the guy can't see my Stand, for starters. 'Could make him think he was haunted by ghosts if I wanted to! Or go for a good old fashioned ass kicking. For some people the threat of knocked out teeth works as good as anything!
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Well, I'm sure as hell not going to stop you. His name's Kangmo, but you don't have to go looking for him or anything; I made him a copy of the house key, he comes around pretty often.
[a copy of the house key that she didn't need to get him in the first place, go on and ask about that. she pauses, looking briefly contemplative.]
...actually, if you're going to beat him up, make sure I'm home. I kind of want to watch.
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Don't look at me like that! I offered it to him, that wasn't part of the blackmail thing!
[which. just makes it sound even more like she's come completely unhinged, doesn't it. she exhales and runs a hand through her hair. she really was a mess, wasn't she.]
Look...even if he does spend one night somewhere else, he still has to live with that nutcase, right? And that's super shitty and probably scary as hell. And - everybody needs somewhere to go, don't they? Somewhere safe.
[it's strange, having to explain this. she hadn't given it a second thought when she'd made the offer, had just thrown it at Kangmo with the same sort of bluntness she'd been delivering most of her replies with.
he was an asshole, sure, but he should still be able to feel safe somewhere. Hazel knows what it's like not to have that.]
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[He could shake her right now.
But he opts for shaking his head instead and...gently dropping a closed fist atop her head.
Bop.]
Dumbass.
[So much nicer than she'd have people believe. Sheesh.]
The guy coulda gone to the authorities or the government. He coulda gone anywhere else. Nothing was stopping him.
[But now there's a chance that Suzuya and Hazel's paths could cross, and that worries Josuke.]
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[she closes an eye in anticipation of something with a little more teeth, only to find herself gently booped instead. it makes her exhale into a smile, even as she grumbles an answer out and tries to wave off his hand.]
Besides, I'm pretty sure what was stopping him was a lack of common sense. [or friends.] He doesn't seem smart enough to start rifling through anything.
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I don't know, I don't think it's smart to underestimate someone who's desperate. But I'm not gonna tell you what to do, either. Just ask...that you're careful, I guess.
[It's all he has a right to ask in the end.]
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[she'd even told Kangmo about how she was a horrible spiritual abomination, if he really wanted to get nasty with her. the only other thing she'd prefer not to have spread around were the deaths she was involved in, but that was something she hadn't told anyone...aside from Kanaya in a fit of anger.
Hazel chews her lower lip thoughtlessly, expression mirroring her friend's. it wasn't the safest line she was walking, and she couldn't say that she was completely certain she could keep her balance. but it was what she's chosen for herself, and that meant something. these were her mistakes if things went poorly.]
I'm not going to let it ruin me. I've got, um, you know. I've got people I want to be around for.
[all of the gut spilling she'd been doing today and Hazel still found it a little embarrassing to say something so sentimental. she ducks her head a little bit to hide her expression before finishing what she'd wanted to say.]
And maybe I'm not the best at being careful, but nothing can knock me down for good. You're probably going to worry anyway, but - just try and do it a little less, ok?
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I'll try. But I'm not making any promises.
[Especially if she's gonna sit there and tell him nothing can knock her down for good. Josuke doesn't buy it. If his power could hurt her where little else can, there's probably something out there that can do worse.]
Anyway, you're alright. That's what counts, I guess. Unless there's anything more you gotta tell me...?
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[even though that is not an entirely inaccurate assessment, which is probably why there's no edge whatsoever to her protestation. anybody who knew and liked her would probably have a fit if she regaled them with her adventures since getting pulled here.]
I've been super well-behaved lately, thank you very much.
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[Josuke doesn't look convinced, but he does look willing to let the subject go. After all, they've discussed the key points, gotten across their feelings on the matter and established where each of them stands more or less. That's enough.
So, scooting off the bed and starting towards the dresser where a small television sits, Josuke flicks it on. He casts a look back over his shoulder in Hazel's direction. Even smiles finally.]
Anyway, while you're here...wanna watch a movie or something?
[Which is followed by...]
You can even stay the night if you want. Give you a break from that Kangaroo guy.
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[she laughs and flops over onto her stomach. this went - ok? better than expected? not terribly, and that's really the point. Hazel had suspected this for a while, but the whole incident had just crystallized that she can't stand to have Josuke upset with her. disappointing him is distressing in a way she hasn't felt since she was in middle school and having to bring bad news home to her parents. friendship was a funny thing.]
You're lucky he's not an actual kangaroo, or I'd be out of here no matter how much I like you.
[which is to say, yes, she'd like to stay the night. this was the closest she could get to real sleep anymore. ...and if she went home, Hazel knew all she'd do is rehash nasty thoughts over and over again. it's happened before.]