[Sugane put himself in a corner in this case, lying about his age and attending school in the same year. Being a hero must've meant less time for normal everyday things like classes and sports clubs.]
You could have played baseball.
[He's up, taking another invisible practice swing, then glances over his shoulder, entertaining the idea of Sugane as a teammate or opponent.]
Considering you've barely played, it's too early to judge.
[As he is now, it's funny to imagine Sugane playing baseball alongside him, let alone trying to decide where he'd be standing on the field. Then again, it was strange to discover Sugane was a hero, and look how that turned out.]
But you might find a position to suit you too, if you kept at it. [a smile, loaded with humour along with something else:] Maybe you can even try to take mine.
[No one really takes anyone's position in Gatchaman, even if the G-number belonged to someone else. Nothing about it makes any difference that your ability, NOTE, and G-suit are your own.
To him, there's no real way to take what's his or 'anyone's'. Perhaps, he believes this more nowadays since the Tachikawa incident than before. Everyone's part is too unique.]
Exactly, it's just a 'what if'. [A beat.] But, even if I were to take up baseball... I don't think I would be able to take what's yours.
[It's foolish to consider a starting position as your own. There will always be new talent vying for the same spot. An impartial coach will select the best player for the role, it's a simple as that. Second base isn't his to keep forever.
Still, he can appreciate the sentiment. Nor would he wish to compete against Sugane over baseball.
He could say something rude and Ryousuke-like right now, or he could throw in a changeup.]
Since you had your chance to show off, do you want to see something of mine?
[He's surprise by the sudden offer, but he is curious. This is a world he has never ventured before, more importantly, it's something Ryousuke is passionate about.
With how this is turning, they really are talking more about themselves on a deeper level.]
[THAT... THAT IS NOT WHAT HE WAS ABOUT TO SAY. Whatever train of thought Sugane has boarded, that is absolutely not where Ryousuke is. In fact, it had nothing to do with baseball at all.
It might have not been what he was intending, but Sugane seems willing? He can work with that. ]
[His shoulder stiffens, he walks himself into this one. His only experience of baseball is during P.E. class and that hadn't really lasted long when he regained a year's worth of memory.]
... I suppose? I'm mostly just, erm, curious to see you play.
[Well he would have, if not the fact his own shyness is what's stopping him. It's a lot more comforting when he isn't peering there on his own and had company.]
... I'd like that. It would definitely answer some questions.
[Ryousuke just returned from the sports centre not long ago. Now they're going back? He's not complaining though - it's his second home after the one he's got here. The bag of gear he dumped upon arriving, he'll shoulder it again. ]
That shouldn't be a problem. Let me try something. [That should be enough warning before laying a hand on Sugane's shoulder.]
[Nonetheless, he still jumps at the sudden hand on his shoulder. It's not a gesture he would expect getting from Ryousuke. There's a strange feeling in the pit of his stomach and he's unsure why exactly, it's likely because he's worried that the younger man might be pulling something under his sleeve.
That must be it, there can't be any other reason why he's suddenly acting up.]
Like I said, you had your chance to show off. [so this is his turn.]
[He doesn't need to feel Sugane tense under his hand to know that he's nervous. This is a little uncharacteristic of Ryousuke, but he wants to see something. Even better if he gets to surprise someone.]
Watch. [For Sugane's benefit, he holds out a finger. Then two, and lastly a third in silent countdown as he pictures a place in mind. 1, 2, 3-
Now you see them, now you don't. There's no weird sensation as they travel through space. They're standing in their room one moment, and then they're both at the sports centre batting cages the next.]
[In a blink of an eye, their surroundings change into a place he isn't all too familiar with. However, there are various baseball equipment and posters around that it didn't took him to realize where they are.]
Teleportation...
[Sugane stares at him disbelief. The whole concept of the ability is familiar to him, he's used to it enough even before Rui found his wings; in fact, he's more surprise that Ryousuke possesses an ability like that than anything else.]
[He removes his hand from Sugane, to clasp them behind his back. Good to know it actually worked. If it hadn't, Ryousuke might have just left him behind. Unintentionally, of course.
Can't go teaching him baseball without him there to see it.]
Didn't you ask for your ability to transform too? It's the same thing.
[Well, except Ryousuke never had the ability to begin with. It was something he chose, not something to regain.]
... I suppose it did. [Though he can't help but be curious.] Why teleportation?
[It's convenient, at least that's from his own perspective. He had his own reasons to pick his regular set of abilities, to make things seem back to 'normal' as much as he can when given the chance and that meant being able to be a hero again.
Though that all still boils down to his perspective, he's curious of Ryousuke's.]
[He suddenly busies himself with putting his stuff to the side, unzipping a bag. You don't even need to pretend to think this time, Ryousuke... the decision was already made.]
Because [he starts] I can immediately be anywhere I'm needed.
[Something chosen with Haruichi especially in mind. If Ryousuke could find a way to ease some of his holiday related distress, be there to intervene and defend, chase off any of his brother's bullies all over again, he would.
Also he gets a kick out of suddenly appearing at slightest mention of his name. He has a sense for it...]
[There's a long silence as Sugane thinks the answer through. He doesn't want to push his luck but he's assuming 'anywhere I'm needed' might relate to a certain someone. Haruichi.
But honestly, he isn't going to push his luck because he has a feeling that it may or may not have to do with Haruichi's odd behavior as of late.]
I see...
[His eyes wanders around the room, observing in curiosity for the place that's popular thanks to the many athletes residing in the town.]
W-well, let's get started.
Edited (I forgot that this thread takes place before the mistletoe thread between sugane and haruichi...) 2016-03-03 07:39 (UTC)
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You could have played baseball.
[He's up, taking another invisible practice swing, then glances over his shoulder, entertaining the idea of Sugane as a teammate or opponent.]
Things are fine as they are, now.
[is this a double sided compliment...]
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... what position would I play in baseball?
[Because he still firmly believe he would be awful playing baseball.]
Anyhow, it's only a food for thought, I wouldn't really change my anything given the choice to go back in time.
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[more silence]
Manager.
[That's not a position, Ryousuke.]
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[...]
That's not a position, Ryousuke-kun. Even I know that much.
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Considering you've barely played, it's too early to judge.
[As he is now, it's funny to imagine Sugane playing baseball alongside him, let alone trying to decide where he'd be standing on the field. Then again, it was strange to discover Sugane was a hero, and look how that turned out.]
But you might find a position to suit you too, if you kept at it. [a smile, loaded with humour along with something else:] Maybe you can even try to take mine.
[Like Haruichi.]
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But it's as you said. Just entertaining the possibilities.
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To him, there's no real way to take what's his or 'anyone's'. Perhaps, he believes this more nowadays since the Tachikawa incident than before. Everyone's part is too unique.]
Exactly, it's just a 'what if'. [A beat.] But, even if I were to take up baseball... I don't think I would be able to take what's yours.
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Still, he can appreciate the sentiment. Nor would he wish to compete against Sugane over baseball.
He could say something rude and Ryousuke-like right now, or he could throw in a changeup.]
Since you had your chance to show off, do you want to see something of mine?
[That expression turns sly.]
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With how this is turning, they really are talking more about themselves on a deeper level.]
You're going to show me how you bat?
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It might have not been what he was intending, but Sugane seems willing? He can work with that. ]
You want to learn?
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... I suppose? I'm mostly just, erm, curious to see you play.
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[Not that they has any official games to play, or even a proper balanced team. But Ryousuke can be found there day in, day out.
Anyway, he's come to a decision.]
I'll show you.
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... I'd like that. It would definitely answer some questions.
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[Although, privately, Ryousuke doesn't think it's just about the sport in isolation. ]
Be prepared. Swinging a katana and a bat are two different things.
[He's a strict to those who are aiming high, or anyone who should know better. But he doesn't mind showing Sugane a thing or two.]
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[He already expects himself to unconsciously hold the bat wrong, just like in the several instance he holds a mop. ]
We also should be going soon, before it gets dark.
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[Ryousuke just returned from the sports centre not long ago. Now they're going back? He's not complaining though - it's his second home after the one he's got here. The bag of gear he dumped upon arriving, he'll shoulder it again. ]
That shouldn't be a problem. Let me try something. [That should be enough warning before laying a hand on Sugane's shoulder.]
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That must be it, there can't be any other reason why he's suddenly acting up.]
What are you planning to do?
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[He doesn't need to feel Sugane tense under his hand to know that he's nervous. This is a little uncharacteristic of Ryousuke, but he wants to see something. Even better if he gets to surprise someone.]
Watch. [For Sugane's benefit, he holds out a finger. Then two, and lastly a third in silent countdown as he pictures a place in mind. 1, 2, 3-
Now you see them, now you don't. There's no weird sensation as they travel through space. They're standing in their room one moment, and then they're both at the sports centre batting cages the next.]
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Teleportation...
[Sugane stares at him disbelief. The whole concept of the ability is familiar to him, he's used to it enough even before Rui found his wings; in fact, he's more surprise that Ryousuke possesses an ability like that than anything else.]
Was it something the Landlord gave to you?
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Can't go teaching him baseball without him there to see it.]
Didn't you ask for your ability to transform too? It's the same thing.
[Well, except Ryousuke never had the ability to begin with. It was something he chose, not something to regain.]
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[At least he assumes that's the case, based on how past conversations and how the rest of the Seido high school students react to the strange.]
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And then he answers truthfully.]
I didn't. But the box said a power of one's own choosing, right?
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... I suppose it did. [Though he can't help but be curious.] Why teleportation?
[It's convenient, at least that's from his own perspective. He had his own reasons to pick his regular set of abilities, to make things seem back to 'normal' as much as he can when given the chance and that meant being able to be a hero again.
Though that all still boils down to his perspective, he's curious of Ryousuke's.]
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[He suddenly busies himself with putting his stuff to the side, unzipping a bag. You don't even need to pretend to think this time, Ryousuke... the decision was already made.]
Because [he starts] I can immediately be anywhere I'm needed.
[Something chosen with Haruichi especially in mind. If Ryousuke could find a way to ease some of his holiday related distress, be there to intervene and defend, chase off any of his brother's bullies all over again, he would.
Also he gets a kick out of suddenly appearing at slightest mention of his name. He has a sense for it...]
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But honestly, he isn't going to push his luck because he has a feeling that it may or may not have to do with Haruichi's odd behavior as of late.]
I see...
[His eyes wanders around the room, observing in curiosity for the place that's popular thanks to the many athletes residing in the town.]
W-well, let's get started.