oh, sure, no problem you wanna come by today and get it done? i don't have any appointments until later, so i'm just sort of sitting around drawing it's fine if you don't have an idea for what you wanna get to cover it too, i'll take a look and figure somethin out ♪
tattoos are special things that last forever if what you have now doesn't matter anymore, or brings you some kind of pain then it's best to cover it with something that's eternal that will always be pure, you could say, untouchable by unhappiness for example, i've taken people's names and made trees out of them! flowers and stuff like that ♪ just put your trust in my needle if a shower doesn't help think of anything ♪
[Leo's words really put confidence in his decision and even if it meant losing the last connection to his family it was fine. He had people that matter more.]
ousama you have a way with words, you know?
I think I will trust your needle but I will think of somethings to help out too. Be there soon.
[Ritsu doesn't take too long to shower before he's out the door and heading to the wordsmith king.]
[fufufu. he might not be able to properly express himself when it comes to certain things, but leo does have a way with them. he's just not that good with like, actually using them.
leo's resting in one of the leathered chairs when ritsu steps in, a few cats perking up at the sound of the bell; he waves his hand in greeting and to let his boss know this is who's been waiting for, shooing the kitties as he stands.]
Yo, Rittsu~. You look well. ♪ Thought of anything on your way over?
[At least he could get the feeling behind most of what Leo said and that's what matters.
The cats are expected and he chuckles at Leo moving them along. Inside he approaches Leo and throws his arms around him lazily, hanging onto the man.]
Yo~ Do I? Hmm...I'm still having a hard time honestly. [Ritsu looks around and then back to Leo as he stands up straight. Dressed in a long sleeve shirt he isn't sure where Leo wants him.
[still a hard time, huh..? well, that's not unusual. leo pats the seat he was just in, then tugs at ritsu's shirt.]
Right there, right there. I'll recline it dependin' on where this tattoo of yours is... The cats won't bother you once we start, but don't let 'em get in your lap for now. Boss is only barely tolerating me letting them stay.
[It was a tattoo he's had for a while now, so it was a little hard to imagine it gone. Ritsu gets a little nervous but then grabs the hem of his shirt to take it off.]
Okay, it's on my back...I don't think you will know what it's from but that is probably for the best.
[Taking his shirt off, he straddles the chair for Leo to see it. It's pretty large and on his right shoulder blade. Even if the origin isn't known it does look like it could be tied to some bad stuff.]
Can't say I recognize it at all... Mmm, I'm not really in the business of asking about the whys and whats anyway, but sheesh, talk about a teenage mistake.
[because that's what it looks like to him. leo reclines the chair down for ritsu to lay on comfortably and traces the odd tattoo, trying to think of what could cover it.]
Making it into something else entirely might be a little harder, but at the very least I can hide it. It looks kind of like an eye? But faces aren't really something you want on you, so maybe an animal's head instead. Something feline'd be best, but I'll work as stylistically as I need.
[Not one he had a choice of but he is glad Leo wasn't asking too much. It was clear Ritsu rater not speak about it too much. After all it was something from the past he didn't want anymore.
Laying down he holds his arms under his head, resting his chin on them.]
That was half my problem... it's big but also weirdly shaped. So I didn't know what could be done?
[leo's quiet, humming thoughtfully, before turning to the nearby counter and grabbing some paper, sketching out the initial tattoo design a few times. let's see... something to cover this odd looking thing, that would disguise it, make it something beautiful... something that ritsu'd be satisfied with...]
The amount of black's gonna be the real challenge, honestly. There's nothing that can take that away short of laser removal, which is pretty painful. But by adding to it, you can change its shape, its form... Add some color, and you'll have a striking, eye-catching tattoo that will make anyone who saw its original form forget it.
[... that's his aim, that's his goal.]
I... gotta warn ya though, Rittsu, it's gonna end up bigger than what you've got right now. New tattoos are always like that. Got a favorite flower?
[While he's sketching Ritsu takes the opportunity to turn his head to watch Leo work. If it was going to be on his back he was curious what Leo might be thinking.]
Yeah...it wasn't really my choice? Removal is expensive too probably more than I can afford.
[Leo was the real MVP.]
That's fine, I just want to not have to cover it up anymore.
[Thinking he hums to himself before looking into the empty space beside Leo.]
Roses maybe? Those are nice and can come in lots of colors? I'm not good at flower language stuff.
Flower language's not important if you don't want it to be... and to be honest, not a lot of people know it these days anyway. I know it 'cause I helped arrange flowers growing up, painted tanzaku, stuff like that. Baba taught me.
[but roses are nice... he can have one in the center of this "eye", and maybe sprinkle other kinds of lowers to break it up like a real bouquet. roses, carnations, sprigs of dahlia to cover the worst of the tattoo...
he stares at the design as he thinks, idly drawing a different flower than all the rest off to the side. he won't lay a curse on ritsu. there's a small part of him that wants to, petty, but he won't.]
I'll draw a few and you'll tell me if you're happy with any of them, if any come close, and I'll fix whatever you want. 'Kay?
I like that. Hmm roses are just pretty to me and the choices for colors are really nice. Oh? So what do roses mean Ousama?
[He's curious about it now but also trying to lighten the mood if it got heavy.
If he was cursed it wouldn't be much different, part of him still feels bad and he didn't want to hurt Leo. So after a moment of silence he speaks moving his head back on his folded arms.]
I trust you. I know it's asking a lot after everything.
Usually romantic love, but there's stuff like "jealousy" and "purity" mixed in dependin' on colors... Blue's unnatural, by the way, so it means something like "impossible" or "i desire you greatly".
[it's an easy topic to get onto, and he lets the quiet linger; ritsu speaking up again pauses his sketches, the scratching starting up after a moment.]
Rittsu, it's okay, alright..? There's no "everything" to worry about, I promise. What's between me and him is stayin' between me and him; the last thing either of us wanna do is get others involved. So relax, relax, I won't give you a bad tat. No hard feelings.
[miai's wonderful, after all, for all his flaws. even now leo can admit that to himself, even if he hates that they're avoiding each other.]
You really know a lot about them. Are they unnatural? So they were man-made then?
[Ritsu didn't expect him to give him a bad tat, more he just doesn't want to be a problem? Feelings with friends are still pretty new for him and even after a year of finally having friends he still doesn't know what is normal. Especially when it came to dating a friends Ex...]
It's a little hard though, since I am between you guys now? Not to ruffle anything...just stating what I see.
[Especially when he does have kiss marks from the said man on him.]
You aren't that cruel to give me a bad tat...besides can't mess up what's already messed up.
[In reference to the tattoo...maybe.]
I don't want him questioning it anymore. [Ritsu mumbles the last bit.]
Yup~. You can change the color of flowers by putting dye in their water. When it soaks it up, their petals take on the shades, it's pretty neat.
[and nothing he will ever reveal to anyone if he can help it, ritsu's special though. very easy to talk to.]
There's... always been a lot between us, [he says after a moment,] a lot of things we never said that we should've years ago, maybe. Miai's taken lovers before, but you're the first person he's gotten involved with like this since... forever.
[since himself.]
It just stings a little. [that he wasn't the one asked. more than a little too. like a bucket of cold water, or a slap to the face, both bringing him back to reality.] I took him for granted, always assumin' he'd be there and with no one outside of a night of fun. If I wanted to make sure he was there, I should've just asked him out again, but I didn't. So it's my loss.
[it's something he and miai'll talk about later this week, too. why he hadn't. leo'll slide over a paper with a few sketches on it, roses blooming in the curves of the tattoo and in the center, while carnations sit on what used to be the straight edges and swirl out with dahlias in a sort of whirling pattern.
with leo's style, it almost looks like they're dancing. the differences in sketches is mostly just the placement of flowers, the number of them, but the composition's generally the same. he'd want to ask after the "questioning" bit, since miai especially rarely questions anything, but he did claim he isn't the sort to do that. mmm. some later date, when ritsu's tattoo is complete.]
That's really cool though...kind of hiding their real color in a way?
[Ritsu is quiet as he listens to Leo and he can tell it was a sore topic but he appreciates that Leo can talk to him about it. Everything of having a 'boyfriend' was new for him and he didn't really expect it but it was nice to come home to something besides an empty bed? Even if it was a surprise when Miai might be over.]
I didn't know you guys were so close until after he asked... [Running a hand through his hair he lets out a long breath.]
I never dated anyone...and the person that the other me seems close to...isn't someone I think I can be with here?
[There was a growing sense of frustration.]
Or if those feelings are mine or another me?
[He pauses.] That doesn't mean I would hurt Miai, I like him but...I also want to know a more about him?
[He wants to but asking personal things feels like it might get messy too?
Feeling a little silly spilling some feelings like that he looks at the sketch. They were really good, it was going to be a big piece but pretty too.]
well, that makes sense. the memories affecting current feelings then. leo's not really experiencing that himself (he thinks?), but he can understand. he'll look over the sketches again and then pat ritsu's back, taking out a special marker and leaning over him to start drawing on his skin delicately.]
Well, I don't know about feelings, but what's stopping you from being with the person the other you's close to?
[age............ it's not tsuka, right? who're the other youngings. mao? mao is tsuka's age. makoto's sort of in their age range though, so
well, if it's mao, leo personally thinks the other ritsu has Good Taste. he's very good looking....... if only he were older,]
You're such a good boy, Rittsu... If it were me, I probably wouldn't care about that sort of thing. [he does though.] I'm a selfish person who goes for what I want no matter the consequence.
[which is true, he is, but. he also regrets things after the fact, sometimes.]
[everyone gets jealous over stupid stuff. it's fine!!!!]
What'd he say about it? I mean, whatever you choose is gonna be whatever you choose, but I don't see the harm in poking at something to figure things out either... mm, things only ruin friendship if you let them, too.
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[He has a tattoo on his back he needs gone...is that a problem? In some ways yes.]
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oh, sure, no problem
you wanna come by today and get it done?
i don't have any appointments until later, so i'm just sort of sitting around drawing
it's fine if you don't have an idea for what you wanna get to cover it too, i'll take a look and figure somethin out ♪
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[He might have done things with Miai...but it was also the other man's questioning that pushed him to finally get this covered up.]
not sure what I want really...
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if what you have now doesn't matter anymore, or brings you some kind of pain
then it's best to cover it with something that's eternal
that will always be pure, you could say, untouchable by unhappiness
for example, i've taken people's names and made trees out of them!
flowers and stuff like that ♪
just put your trust in my needle if a shower doesn't help think of anything ♪
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ousama you have a way with words, you know?
I think I will trust your needle but I will think of somethings to help out too. Be there soon.
[Ritsu doesn't take too long to shower before he's out the door and heading to the wordsmith king.]
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leo's resting in one of the leathered chairs when ritsu steps in, a few cats perking up at the sound of the bell; he waves his hand in greeting and to let his boss know this is who's been waiting for, shooing the kitties as he stands.]
Yo, Rittsu~. You look well. ♪ Thought of anything on your way over?
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The cats are expected and he chuckles at Leo moving them along. Inside he approaches Leo and throws his arms around him lazily, hanging onto the man.]
Yo~ Do I? Hmm...I'm still having a hard time honestly. [Ritsu looks around and then back to Leo as he stands up straight. Dressed in a long sleeve shirt he isn't sure where Leo wants him.
His chipper tone then turns a little more flat.]
Where should I sit?
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Right there, right there. I'll recline it dependin' on where this tattoo of yours is... The cats won't bother you once we start, but don't let 'em get in your lap for now. Boss is only barely tolerating me letting them stay.
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Okay, it's on my back...I don't think you will know what it's from but that is probably for the best.
[Taking his shirt off, he straddles the chair for Leo to see it. It's pretty large and on his right shoulder blade. Even if the origin isn't known it does look like it could be tied to some bad stuff.]
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[because that's what it looks like to him. leo reclines the chair down for ritsu to lay on comfortably and traces the odd tattoo, trying to think of what could cover it.]
Making it into something else entirely might be a little harder, but at the very least I can hide it. It looks kind of like an eye? But faces aren't really something you want on you, so maybe an animal's head instead. Something feline'd be best, but I'll work as stylistically as I need.
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[Not one he had a choice of but he is glad Leo wasn't asking too much. It was clear Ritsu rater not speak about it too much. After all it was something from the past he didn't want anymore.
Laying down he holds his arms under his head, resting his chin on them.]
That was half my problem... it's big but also weirdly shaped. So I didn't know what could be done?
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The amount of black's gonna be the real challenge, honestly. There's nothing that can take that away short of laser removal, which is pretty painful. But by adding to it, you can change its shape, its form... Add some color, and you'll have a striking, eye-catching tattoo that will make anyone who saw its original form forget it.
[... that's his aim, that's his goal.]
I... gotta warn ya though, Rittsu, it's gonna end up bigger than what you've got right now. New tattoos are always like that. Got a favorite flower?
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Yeah...it wasn't really my choice? Removal is expensive too probably more than I can afford.
[Leo was the real MVP.]
That's fine, I just want to not have to cover it up anymore.
[Thinking he hums to himself before looking into the empty space beside Leo.]
Roses maybe? Those are nice and can come in lots of colors? I'm not good at flower language stuff.
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[but roses are nice... he can have one in the center of this "eye", and maybe sprinkle other kinds of lowers to break it up like a real bouquet. roses, carnations, sprigs of dahlia to cover the worst of the tattoo...
he stares at the design as he thinks, idly drawing a different flower than all the rest off to the side. he won't lay a curse on ritsu. there's a small part of him that wants to, petty, but he won't.]
I'll draw a few and you'll tell me if you're happy with any of them, if any come close, and I'll fix whatever you want. 'Kay?
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[He's curious about it now but also trying to lighten the mood if it got heavy.
If he was cursed it wouldn't be much different, part of him still feels bad and he didn't want to hurt Leo. So after a moment of silence he speaks moving his head back on his folded arms.]
I trust you. I know it's asking a lot after everything.
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[it's an easy topic to get onto, and he lets the quiet linger; ritsu speaking up again pauses his sketches, the scratching starting up after a moment.]
Rittsu, it's okay, alright..? There's no "everything" to worry about, I promise. What's between me and him is stayin' between me and him; the last thing either of us wanna do is get others involved. So relax, relax, I won't give you a bad tat. No hard feelings.
[miai's wonderful, after all, for all his flaws. even now leo can admit that to himself, even if he hates that they're avoiding each other.]
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[Ritsu didn't expect him to give him a bad tat, more he just doesn't want to be a problem? Feelings with friends are still pretty new for him and even after a year of finally having friends he still doesn't know what is normal. Especially when it came to dating a friends Ex...]
It's a little hard though, since I am between you guys now? Not to ruffle anything...just stating what I see.
[Especially when he does have kiss marks from the said man on him.]
You aren't that cruel to give me a bad tat...besides can't mess up what's already messed up.
[In reference to the tattoo...maybe.]
I don't want him questioning it anymore. [Ritsu mumbles the last bit.]
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[and nothing he will ever reveal to anyone if he can help it, ritsu's special though. very easy to talk to.]
There's... always been a lot between us, [he says after a moment,] a lot of things we never said that we should've years ago, maybe. Miai's taken lovers before, but you're the first person he's gotten involved with like this since... forever.
[since himself.]
It just stings a little. [that he wasn't the one asked. more than a little too. like a bucket of cold water, or a slap to the face, both bringing him back to reality.] I took him for granted, always assumin' he'd be there and with no one outside of a night of fun. If I wanted to make sure he was there, I should've just asked him out again, but I didn't. So it's my loss.
[it's something he and miai'll talk about later this week, too. why he hadn't. leo'll slide over a paper with a few sketches on it, roses blooming in the curves of the tattoo and in the center, while carnations sit on what used to be the straight edges and swirl out with dahlias in a sort of whirling pattern.
with leo's style, it almost looks like they're dancing. the differences in sketches is mostly just the placement of flowers, the number of them, but the composition's generally the same. he'd want to ask after the "questioning" bit, since miai especially rarely questions anything, but he did claim he isn't the sort to do that. mmm. some later date, when ritsu's tattoo is complete.]
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[Ritsu is quiet as he listens to Leo and he can tell it was a sore topic but he appreciates that Leo can talk to him about it. Everything of having a 'boyfriend' was new for him and he didn't really expect it but it was nice to come home to something besides an empty bed? Even if it was a surprise when Miai might be over.]
I didn't know you guys were so close until after he asked... [Running a hand through his hair he lets out a long breath.]
I never dated anyone...and the person that the other me seems close to...isn't someone I think I can be with here?
[There was a growing sense of frustration.]
Or if those feelings are mine or another me?
[He pauses.] That doesn't mean I would hurt Miai, I like him but...I also want to know a more about him?
[He wants to but asking personal things feels like it might get messy too?
Feeling a little silly spilling some feelings like that he looks at the sketch. They were really good, it was going to be a big piece but pretty too.]
It's really good~
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[oh
well, that makes sense. the memories affecting current feelings then. leo's not really experiencing that himself (he thinks?), but he can understand. he'll look over the sketches again and then pat ritsu's back, taking out a special marker and leaning over him to start drawing on his skin delicately.]
Well, I don't know about feelings, but what's stopping you from being with the person the other you's close to?
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[Ritsu sighs again before he sets his head down against the chair.]
Age...honestly? Plus I don't want to push it on him when he's not sure about the other him.
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well, if it's mao, leo personally thinks the other ritsu has Good Taste. he's very good looking....... if only he were older,]
You're such a good boy, Rittsu... If it were me, I probably wouldn't care about that sort of thing. [he does though.] I'm a selfish person who goes for what I want no matter the consequence.
[which is true, he is, but. he also regrets things after the fact, sometimes.]
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Life was cruel in recolle. At least he was attracted to miai and he was treating him really well.]
Am I? [He has to really question that fact...he got jealous over some really dumb stuff.]
I talked to Secchan about it but...I just don't want to ruin a friendship because I can't figure myself out.
[God does he want to be selfish though...]
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What'd he say about it? I mean, whatever you choose is gonna be whatever you choose, but I don't see the harm in poking at something to figure things out either... mm, things only ruin friendship if you let them, too.
[... he should talk to miai. hm.]
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That maybe it was best to not confuse him or wait til Maakun figured out more...
[There is a surreal moment when he realizes he name dropped and he's quick to hide his face. Fuck.]
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