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〔 Sugane 〕⚾〔 Kuramochi 〕⚾〔 Haruichi 〕
Ryousuke Kominato. Leave a message.

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action; 12/16

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[On the 16th of December, like any other neighborhood in Holly Heights, their house had been greeted by twelve boxes innocuous-looking presents. Three for each housemate and they're all from the Landlord. Interesting as his luck, he had received two pink boxes with each promising him 'an ability of his choosing'.

Of course, with a free pass like that; the most logical route would be for his powers. Second would be cooking abilities in case the first one backfired.

He had decided to test the waters in his bedroom, the others were out for awhile so at least he wouldn't make a fool of himself again. He had a promise to make and he wasn't about to mess it up the second time. He held out his hand and did his preferred way of transforming, one he first copied off from Joe until it became his own.]

Bird.... GO!

action; 12/16

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[GATCHAMAAN The sudden prickling sensation returns, without looking away, he already knew two familiar circles were both above him and underneath him closing in. In a blink of an eye, his vision had slightly changed as his armor eyes glowed.

He experimentally moved his fingers, clenching and unclenching it. He smiles in pure excitement.]

Re: action; 12/16

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Bird off!

[And with that, the same light that had gave him his suit had made it vanished into thin air.]

I hope Ryousuke will be home soon. Ah! I also need to notify Hajime soon, I wonder this means we're able to communicate through the NOTE again as well...

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You called? [A voice drifts from behind Sugane, standing at the door of their shared bedroom. Speak of the devil and the devil shall appear -- in the form of Ryousuke Kominato. Maybe he'd taken advantage of the transformation, while Sugane was clearly distracted? Ryousuke could be subtle and quick at times. Somehow he managed to slip in, closing the door behind him without drawing any attention.]

I'm home. [he announces, a polite greeting as he returns from practice - even if he didn't enter through the front door.]

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[NO...]

NO!

[In shock, Sugane drops his NOTE on the floor. He desperately tries to pull his brain back online and quickly picks up his NOTE, then turn to face him properly.]

Y-you came home early!

[RYOUSUKE SAW EVERYTHING.]

[ryosan]

I suppose I did. [Instantaneous movement sure cuts down on transportation time.

Ryo seems completely collected, if not a little curious at what all that was all about.]

Is something the matter?

[RYOUSUKE SAW NOTHING.]

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Hu- Nothing! Nothing at all!

[He takes a few steps back, as if that would hide the fact his surprise is ruined.

It's really hard to tell though with him.]

Did something happened? You came home earlier than usual.

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Hmm. [A vague hum, mockery of contemplation.] Maybe all that running is paying off?

[He's pulling off his shoes and placing them to the side- of the bedroom?

More importantly:]

What was that expression earlier?

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[There's so much cryptic people he could take before he just shakes his head from their vague jargon.

But more importantly;]

You didn't see anything just now?

[His tone may sound a bit too hopeful.]

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You seemed [happy] excited about something.

[that's all he's got.]

Did Christmas come nine days early?

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I am.

[He's not even hiding his grin.]

I'm fulfilling my promise.

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[Ryousuke breaks out into a grin too.]

What promise?

[He knows no such thing!]

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I think you might be familiar with it.

[He flashes his NOTE. Alright, he was being ridiculous, but after what the end of November, this morning is nothing but a pleasant surprise all around.]

[ryosan]

[Back when Sugane had made that promise, he said don't forget.

He didn't. But maybe he hadn't expected it so soon.]

Show me.

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[Wordlessly, he does the pose again, all without the smile leaving his face. He really is excited, it's peetty ridiculous.]

Bird... GO!

[The NOTE glows and turn transparent before a flash of light engulfs Sugane, in less than a second, he's back in his armor again.

As it did before, his eyes lights up as well as the rest of the armor glows.]

Well, here's my promise.

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[He looks on as Sugane's goofy smile gets engulfed in light, replacing it with glowing eyes and a suit of armour. This sort of thing is depicted in tv shows or manga, and Ryousuke's seen his fair share, but this- this is far more impressive. Seeing it in the flesh with first row seats.]

Hmm...

[Ryousuke's already walking a circle around him, arms crossed behind his back, checking out the elaborate armour from all 360 degrees. He even raps his knuckles on the front of his metal chest plate, as if trying to get Sugane to react, under all that metal.]

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[No reaction, at least physical wise anyways. He didn't expected this, so he looks down with his 'eyes' wide and confuse. So, is Ryousuke pleased or?]

... Well?

[ryosan]

[Pauses from knocking his tin can suit. Sugane had been so intent of keeping his word, he better respond in kind.]

[Ryousuke's smile is without condescension, or any edge of malice or underlying intent. It's just that- a smile.]

You really did deliver this time.

[Curling his fingers, he bumps his fist against the front of Sugane's armour.]

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[If not for his G-Suit, he'd return reaction with his own smile turning soft. He hopes at least that it's evident enough from his tone of voice.]

When I give my word, I do my best to keep it as promised. I suppose you can count this as an early Christmas present.

[A light jab back Ryousuke's earlier comment. As for Ryousuke's actual present... well, he'll just have to see later on.]

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What kind of Christmas present is that?

[There it is, the sense of humour comes back at full force. Not that it ever left, but y'know.]

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A temporary one until I can think of something better.

[Not like he isn't starting to adapt to bantering nowadays.]

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I can provide a suggestion if you'd like.

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But then it wouldn't be a surprise, wouldn't it.

[But he's amused.]

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How about for now.

[beaming]

Do a cool trick.

[remember: the best super-mop attack!]

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[A cool trick? He doubts carrying Ryousuke without breaking a sweat impress him like little kids did. Pulling out a katana out of sleeve then? That sounds like a magician's trick...]

But then again, he can't seem to find it anywhere, even after regaining his suit. Probably still in the Landlord's possession, somehow.

Sugane settles for the next best thing. He jumps towards the ceiling and, defying the laws of gravity, lands on his feet.]