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Keisuke Nanzan ([personal profile] scarlet_ink) wrote in [community profile] savetheearth2013-04-18 09:37 pm

弐 - action - sort-of closed

Who: Anybody who has a reason to be at Keisuke's place...
Where: Keisuke Nanzan's apartment
When: ......sometime

*Keisuke's had a lot on his mind lately, but the regular world doesn't stop turning just because he's suddenly connected to some psychic network and werewolves are apparently roaming the streets. Today was his usual scheduled delivery of art supplies; his door is open with a number of cardboard boxes still sitting in the doorway, seeing as how the delivery guy in question -- his good friend Toshirou -- managed to cut himself nicely on one of said boxes and is in the bathroom patching himself up. Keisuke, meanwhile, has migrated to the kitchen to put on some coffee; he likes to take the opportunity to chat with Toshi whenever the man turns up at his place, and clearly today Mr. Katase needs a lecture about carelessness on the job. Not to mention hopefully there will be time to properly say hello to Toshi's redhead friend who was helping move packages -- what was his name? Keisuke isn't quite sure if he heard it or not.

For now, though, he just finishes putting away the box of coffee filters and heads to the bathroom door to give it a knock. With his front doorway wide open, his voice is fairly audible even down the hall:*

Toshi, are you doing all right in there? Was there enough gauze in the first aid kit?
redelivers: (#DON'T YOU JUDGE MY CRAVAT)

[personal profile] redelivers 2013-04-19 03:01 am (UTC)(link)
*When Toshi gets around to replying to that, his voice is gruff and just edging on irritable.*

It's fine! It's barely a scratch!

*Actually he's used up most of the first aid kit and he definitely owes Keisuke a new washcloth by now since the blood is never coming out of the one he used to put pressure on his cut. It's like they sharpened that corner to serve as an incognito murder weapon or something. Toshi doesn't remember the last damn time he actually managed to hurt himself on the job. And of course it's on the day he's asking Sano to do him a favor. He grumbles to himself under his breath as he finishes bandaging up his arm.*

Stupid fucking goddamned box--
deathcough: (Morning. I just wanted to be the first)

[personal profile] deathcough 2013-04-19 03:10 am (UTC)(link)
[One of the good things about living on the same hall as your professor is that when you have questions at any time of night, it's easy to pop down the hall and ask.

Which is precisely what Souji's done.
]

Oh, is Toshi here? [Souji stepped into the apartment, taking the open door as an invitation it probably wasn't] You're having a party and didn't invite me? How rude!

[his phone is out within seconds and a text being sent to hajime. SOS EMERGENCY AT PROF. NANZAN'S APARTMENT GRAB MY EMERGENCY BOOZE COME QUICK. DON'T ASK QUESTIONS ITS LIFE OR DEATH.]

Don't worry, I got everything covered.

[JUST GONNA START A PARTY NBD. He grins, looking pleased with himself] Not like anyone has anything better to do, right?
redelivers: (#THE LAST FIVE YEARS)

[personal profile] redelivers 2013-04-19 03:21 am (UTC)(link)
I said I'm fine!

*Wait, did he just fucking hear Souji motherfucking Sasaoki's name just now, because-- He's about to storm out there but then remembers the mess he's made of Keisuke's bathroom.

You have five minutes while Toshi finishes cleaning this up to run, Souji. Five minutes.*
iaijutsu: (Darth Vader.)

[personal profile] iaijutsu 2013-04-19 03:24 am (UTC)(link)
[Although Hajime is fairly sure that Souji's emergency booze is not actually the kind of booze anyone would actually be looking for in an emergency - you're supposed to disinfect wounds with rubbing alcohol or something, not beer? - he also isn't in the habit of asking too many questions when someone brings the words "life or death" into it, especially not with the circumstances recently.

So it's not long before he's poking his head into the door, a rather unassuming paper bag from Souji's apartment in his arms.

...it doesn't look that life or death in here. Huh.]


Souji? What's the emergency?
deathcough: (My pain tolerance has shot up)

[personal profile] deathcough 2013-04-19 03:40 am (UTC)(link)
[Souji picks up one of the boxes and brings it in for Keisuke, figuring he might as well do SOMETHING semi-nice for once.

But the second he hears Hajime he hurries to the front door, taking the bag.
] Oh good, you're here! Professor here is having a party and didn't think to invite us first! And it's a pretty bland party, so I'm making it better.

[A pause] ...Should've told you to bring my xbox too. Oh well!
iaijutsu: (Being marginalized.)

[personal profile] iaijutsu 2013-04-19 03:56 am (UTC)(link)
[And as soon as he hears that question, Hajime knows that he's probably overstepping some kind of rule of polite behavior, and sighs as Souji takes the bag from him.]

We're intruding, in other words.

[NOPE.JPG. He starts to turn to leave.]

I've got work to finish, Souji.
deathcough: (Suck on something if I have to cough?)

[personal profile] deathcough 2013-04-19 04:15 am (UTC)(link)
Ohh no you don't, Hajime! [Souji whirls around, grabbing the boy and tugging him until he can topple into the nearest chair.

Souji then qsettles himself in Hajime's lap, his legs hanging over the legs of the chair and one arm going around the other's neck to balance himself.
]

Stay off the cult websites and hang out with real people, okay? It'll be good for you, I swear!
redelivers: (#SOMEONE BRING ME)

[personal profile] redelivers 2013-04-19 04:41 am (UTC)(link)
*And it's precisely now that Toshi comes storming out of the bathroom, ready to let Souji positively have it over skipping work just to come and troll Keisuke any goddamned way--

And then there Souji is, sitting in Hajime's lap. Now he knows they're pretty good friends for some fathomless reason, but he's also pretty sure Hajime's in that position unwillingly. So he moves over there, grabs Souji by the collar, and summarily yanks him off.*

What the hell do you think you're doing? You okay there, Hajime? You can run now if you'd like.
iaijutsu: (Toni Morrison's vagina.)

[personal profile] iaijutsu 2013-04-19 05:05 am (UTC)(link)
Ah...I'm fine, thank you.

[Slightly mortified about Toshi having to pull Souji off of him, especially after he and Souji had that ridiculously confusing feelings moment the other day and given that the last strange memory he picked up has left him feeling more inclined to be on his best behavior around Toshi.

But he could be worse.]
consiliarius: (pic#5998623)

shhhhh this isn't late

[personal profile] consiliarius 2013-04-19 11:40 am (UTC)(link)
[Sano had stepped out for five minutes to bring in one last box...

Oh. New people. Young people? Sano is confused. And curious.
And confused.

...And is that talk of a first aid kit? Guys he was gone for five minutes what did you do.]


Did I interrupt something? Should I come back later?

[Maneuvering past the obstacle course that is the collection of boxes, Sano sets down the last package and smiles to himself. He's making a bigger deal out of it than needs to be done, but if he can tease Toshi, he'll take that chance.]

It's fine and all, I'll just leave you my card.

[Reaching into his back pocket for his wallet...]
deathcough: (Cough syrup has me more optimistic...)

[personal profile] deathcough 2013-04-20 03:09 am (UTC)(link)
Hey! Excuse you, I was comfortable there! Hajime was fine with it! [He struggles to pull himself out of Toshi's grip. He twists to reach for Sano, flailing his arms in a gross overdramatic reaction to his predicament. He will apparently find no help from Keisuke and probably not from Hajime at this point and CERTAINLY no help from Toshi.]

Wait, don't go! You're my only hope, save me before this barbarian kills me!
redelivers: (#ALL THE COOL KIDS WEAR CRAVATS)

[personal profile] redelivers 2013-04-20 03:19 am (UTC)(link)
[ For a moment, Toshi finds himself really, really tempted to pitch Souji straight out that window. But it's Keisuke's house and he probably doesn't want the police tromping around for a murder investigation. ]

Don't listen to him. [ This is addressed to Sano. ] He's off his meds. [ And then Toshi shoves Souji over at the armchair over by the window, away from them. Close enough, really. Close enough that Toshi can imagine Souji just missing that seat and tumbling out through the open balcony door--

Oh, right, introductions. ]


Er-- Keisuke, this is my friend Sano. Sano, this is that guy I was telling you about, the professor. Over there's Hajime. Good kid, great student. And of course you know my idiot part timer.
iaijutsu: (Darth Vader.)

[personal profile] iaijutsu 2013-04-20 03:31 am (UTC)(link)
[What's even happening anymore. Hajime sits up a little straighter, now that Souji's off him, and nods apologetically to Keisuke.]

I apologize for intruding, Professor. Souji said it was an emergency.

[And somehow after all this time, Hajime's still willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. Go figure.]
consiliarius: (pic#6024588)

[personal profile] consiliarius 2013-04-20 04:06 am (UTC)(link)
[After a moment of taking in the scene, Sano just chuckles, pulling his hand from his pocket. He then makes his rounds to the two he doesn't know, offering his hand for a shake.]

Yeah. Toshi's actually lucky. I would've had some clients right now, but they cancelled.

[And then it sinks in that no one else probably has any idea what kind of clients he's talking about.]

I'm a relationship counsellor.
deathcough: (Please DON'T deprive yourself of dick)

[personal profile] deathcough 2013-04-20 04:26 am (UTC)(link)
[Souji grunted and landed hard in the seat, twisting to get comfortable. At Keisuke's disapproving look he grins, unashamed as ever, and slumps down comfortably]

Relationship counselor? Well thank god for that, this entire group needs that.

[He points to Hajime and then down in a 'stay put' movement] This is an emergency! There's a party without inviting us! Besides, you don't have anything important to do and taking a break from talking to weirdos on the internet will be good for you.
redelivers: (#BREAK'S OVER SOUJI GET GOING)

[personal profile] redelivers 2013-04-20 04:57 am (UTC)(link)
You realize that study groups are only 'weirdos' to you, right?

[ Toshi quips this with a slight roll of his eyes. He'd do something more about the situation, but Keisuke seems to have it handled at least. Instead he takes the bag that Keisuke's confiscated and looks inside-- Oh hey. ]

Want a beer, Sano?
iaijutsu: (Estrogen.)

[personal profile] iaijutsu 2013-04-20 05:27 am (UTC)(link)
[Study groups aren't the weirdos he's sure Souji means, but Hajime elects to ignore that, and - a bit sheepishly - nods to Keisuke.]

If it's really not a bother...
iaijutsu: (Estrogen.)

[personal profile] iaijutsu 2013-04-24 09:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[He follows, a little awkwardly - he may be one of the least intrusive people in the room right now, but Hajime's never really been the type to think "well, if I'm not as bad as everyone else, then that makes it all fine!"]

I usually drink tea, but I don't mind coffee.
iaijutsu: (An oversized lollipop.)

[personal profile] iaijutsu 2013-04-24 09:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[If there's one thing Hajime's become convinced of, since he started taking Keisuke's class, it's that it's never his imagination; even if he pleasantly just glosses past something - a lot of things - his professor has always struck him as the kind of person who doesn't let anything slip past him.

The question, rather, is whether he chooses to make something of it.

But he doesn't say anything, simply nodding in thanks as he takes the mug and grabs the cream from the fridge - just a bit of that, and no sugar.]