Thirteenth Curse - Forward dated to the 13th

[bondsofsuffering]

Who: Hizumi and you!
Where: Cancer, Virgo, and Capricorn Wards. Take your pick!
Summary: Hizumi’s decided to celebrate his birthday by… Being a friendless loser. Give him some company?
Warnings: Sad Devils who are sad and acting anything but.
He’d slipped out early in the morning, quietly exiting before any of his housemates woke up. Thankfully, after living with them for a while, he’d had ample time to more or less figure out their sleeping habits. Although they were by no means 100% predictable, he knew enough to make picking a time to leave simple enough.

And after that… he took to the streets. He's wrapped up quite snugly in his winter clothes for the weather, but he does get a few stares what with being a student who's out and about despite it being a school day. He’d already made sure to get the day off from work some time before, so he was free to do whatever he wanted. So with that in mind, he might as well enjoy his day off, right?

Cancer Ward

Earlier in the day he can be found in one of the arcades that actually has power, playing his way through a variety of games as if it were his God given duty to destroy the high score rankings on every single machine. He won’t hit up all of them, but he’s definitely not picky about which games to play, either. Shooters, fighting, rhythm, racing, simulators, even classic arcade – they’re all fair game!

“C’mooooon… Almost, almost-!”

It's a good thing the owner doesn't appear to care about delinquent students skipping class to play video games.

Virgo Ward

After a morning of gaming and a quick lunch, he’ll be in and out of the many stores of the Virgo Ward, gradually accumulating bags of clothing and games in particular. And yet… Even if he spots your character, he’s more likely to avert his gaze and continue on as if he hadn’t seen them at all. Rather odd behavior, considering how friendly he normally is. Maybe it would be good to go and see what’s up?

Capricorn Ward

In the early evening after school hours, he can be found relaxing on a bench in the park. A box of donuts are at his side along with all of the bags from earlier in the day, and he’s testing out a new handheld with an equally new game. He’s not totally oblivious to his surroundings, but he’s definitely acting like it – his eyes never leave the screen, even as he plucks a donut out with one hand while he balances the handheld on his lap. If you’re lucky, maybe he’ll deign to share some with you!

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[bondsofsuffering]

Oops, he'd been found. Well, it's not like he fully expected to get through the entire day without Ayumu tracking him down somehow.

That's just the way things went when it came to the two of them.

He doesn't say anything at first - he's in the middle of a stage, so even though he's acutely aware of Ayumu's presence, he acts completely otherwise. As if he were really so invested in the game that he could miss something so obvious. As if Ayumu would be fooled by this for even a second.

Still, it's not until he's finished and saved that he finally looks up, smiling faintly. He can smell the food of course, and he's certainly aware of why Ayumu brought it with him.

"Heeeh... This is a surprise! What brings you all the way out here?"

[melodyoflogic]

Ayumu waits while Hizumi plays, gazing out over the park darkening with the rapidly falling evening. The street lamps still hadn't lit, so there wasn't much to see, but it was peaceful.

"You missed dinner. I thought you might be hungry, so I brought you some."

But really, the food was more of an excuse to seek him out, and he knew Hizumi would be aware of it. The second lunchbox in the bag would likely make it clear enough Ayumu had forgone dinner himself, anyway, leaving covered dishes in the fridge for the rest of the household.

[bondsofsuffering]

"Is it that late already?"

He totally didn't notice!

"Ahh, sorry, sorry! I guess I got really caught up in this game!"

There isn't much point in lying to Ayumu of all people, and yet... Here he is, spouting nothing but. For now he'll leave the bag be, busying himself with putting away his game first. "You didn't have to drag yourself all the way here, you know. I could've gotten something on the way back."

[melodyoflogic]

"Seems like it." A lie. Ayumu was fairly sure he was just trying to use the game as an escape from thinking at this point, and he doubted if he'd be coming home at any time before they usually went to sleep.

"But a home cooked meal is better than fast food. Besides, It's better to eat it when it's freshly cooked." He reaches into the bag, pulling out the lunchboxes, napkins and chopsticks he'd brought. He makes no comment about the second lunchbox he keeps for himself, offering the other to Hizumi with a small smile that lacks much humor.

[bondsofsuffering]

Right on the mark there, Ayumu. He does give a pout when Ayumu mentions fast food, however.

"It wouldn't be fast food. Actually, I was planning to go for yakiniku!"

Though he'll still go ahead and accept that lunchbox, also keeping silent on the part where there's enough for the both of them.

[melodyoflogic]

"You still have money left for Yakiniku?" Ayumu nods to the pile of bags, pretty sure that Hizumi had blown a very large amount of money.... probably most of his paycheck on it all.

He picks up his own lunchbox and some chopsticks, removing the lid from the plastic container and setting it aside. Inside is a meal mainly consisting of a beef dish and fried rice, as well as a small amount of veggies, because even on his birthday Hizumi couldn't escape at least some of those. The meal choice, however, is definitely a lot more on the meaty, savory side than Ayumu would normally prepare, though he again makes no comment on it.

[bondsofsuffering]

"I found a cheap place. It would've been fine!" He waves a hand nonchalantly as he finally takes a look at the contents of the lunchbox, his hands pausing only for a fraction of second when he sees what it is. But it's only for that moment, because he'll quickly begin digging in. No point in letting the food go to waste, after all. Besides, it provides a convenient excuse for his silence.

Some might call it subtle, but as far as Hizumi's concerned, it's about as blatant as a giant billboard lit with spotlights. He almost wonders if he should expect a cake waiting for him when he gets back.