vatheon | It's not easy having yourself a good time~

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It's not easy having yourself a good time~

Who: Shizuo and VATHEON
Where: The park
When: Mid-day.
Style: Either
Status: Open!

One of Vatheon's perks was that it wasn't necessary to work; almost everything was free. As far as Shizuo was concerned, however, that was also one of the drawbacks. He missed working. Of course, his track history for holding down jobs was poor, up until he finally relented and became a body guard, a position where his strength came in handy. But that was exactly what left him feeling off. Too much strength and energy, with no where to vent it. It made him feel restless - even more so after Izaya had denied him a good chase. Shizuo wouldn't have wished an attack on Vatheon under any circumstances, but he could not deny that having a reason to channel that jittery energy would probably help him relax.

Without that prospect, Shizuo tried to focus on other things, like keeping track of the happenings around Vatheon and keeping an eye out just in case anything strange happened. Which is exactly what he was doing, walking in the park - trying to take his mind off of everything. After a while, he paused his walk in favor of leaning against a tree and having a smoke.

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[ He'd spent his day listlessly wandering about here and there. As much as he was loathe to admit it, his roomies were growing on him. Ion was a nice kid, so was Sola, and Izaya... well, there was plenty to be said about Izaya but somehow, Laharl just couldn't imagine a Vatheon without the informant and his rude awakenings.

But something had been bothering him lately. It took away from his usual energy and set Laharl on edge. After all, if it was something Izaya was worrying about, maybe it was something he should be worrying about too.

Whatever it was.

But he figured that if there was anyone who knew Izaya longer and better, it was probably Shizuo. So the demon made short work of coming over just when the blond was having his smoke. ]

Hey! Shizuo!

[Shizuo can sometimes be oblivious about the people around him, even if he's talked to them once before, but he recognizes the demon right away. Their conversation about hating Izaya had been a good bonding point, as Shizuo wouldn't forget someone who seemed equally interested in doing away with the informant.]

Hey.

[He flicks away some ash from his cigarette.]

How's it going?

[ Doing away, really? Sure that's what he probably said from the get go but then Laharl did want to off a lot of people to begin with. But he's got a prime spot living in with said flea at the moment which lead to his rather close observing.

He comes over with the slightest frown, folding his arms across his chest as he leaned back against the same tree. ]

Gotta talk to ya.

[ And the prince glances off again. ]

S'bout Izaya.

[Shizuo's expression darkens - how can it not? His last couple of encounters with the informant had been strained, more than usual. Emotional, even. Difficult. And even somewhat confusing. Still, he holds back from getting too angry. Self-control is his goal, and getting in an uproar over just hearing his name is stupid.]

What about him?

[ He glances of again, letting out a huff. There's a bit of a pregnant pause here as he taps his foot in slight irritation. ]

I dunno. He's been actin' weird lately. Doesn't sleep much, looks kinda low.

[ And at this, he glanced back at the blond. There's a visible furrow of frustration on his brow though, as if he's trying to figure something out. ]

Kinda figured since ya know him better, ya might have an idea.

[An expression of surprise flits very quickly across Shizuo's face, because that's definitely not what he expected to hear, for a lot of reasons. Izaya being weird? Low? And why ask him? But then, he replaces it with a scowl.]

I don't know anything about the flea, and I don't care, either.

[But. He's curious. Not concerned - never ever that - but still.]

...How long has he been like that?

[And then it occurs to him.]

And how do you know?

Like it's kinda hard to miss when ya live with the guy!

[ But despite the little flare up, he just kind of sinks back down again. No cause for concern, Shizuo. He can be concerned enough for the two of you.

So much for wanting to kill him, huh? ]

Dunno how long. It's just kinda happened.

You live with him?

[A short, almost bitter laugh. So much for being bonded over mutual hate.]

I don't know what to tell you. It's not like I just sit around and chat with him. I hate him and I don't care how strange he's acting. If anything, it's a good thing. Maybe he'll stop causing trouble for other people and do some good for a change. Or maybe he'll be too tired to deal with me! That'd be nice, for once. Tch, the bastard didn't even run the other day. Maybe he's finally learning how to cut the bullshit.

[Shizuo cuts himself off and takes a drag of his cigarette. He's talking too much. He needs to shut up and let the demon go about his day, not rant about Izaya.

And yet...once he's stopped to think, Shizuo realizes that Izaya did look tired the other day when Shizuo came across him. And...okay, so it was weird for Izaya to seem low.

But he doesn't care.]

[ Of course, that first question kind of sets a furious red to those cheeks and another minor Laharl-splosion. ]

Y... yeah I do! So what?! It's not like it's a big deal or anything!

[ But he glances aside once more with a bit of a sigh. Almost in reflex, his hand lightly grasps his scarf as he mulls what Shizuo had just rambled on about a moment. Sure, Izaya was a jerk and sure, there were times when he wanted nothing more than to kick the guy out of the window but there was something of a sense of normalcy to have his personal space invaded on a daily basis. Maybe the city was getting to him. Who knew?

But his minor torment turns into a smirk as he turns his attention back to the other man. ]

Heh. You'd miss it too if he up and left ya alone.

[Shizuo shakes his head at the reaction, thinking to himself that the demon had been sucked into Izaya's games. Figures.

But the accusation makes him widen his eyes. It was a risky thing to say to Shizuo, whose temper is too volatile and unpredictable.

And yet Shizuo holds it together.]

Not like you think.

[After hearing it from both Izaya and Zelda, Shizuo had come to accept that he did have some sort of perverse need fulfilled by Izaya's existence, but that's as far as his acceptance goes. He does not tie it into Izaya himself.]

I wouldn't miss him. I'd miss having someone to chase. Big difference. I can always find someone else.

[Right.]

[ Who knows if Izaya had been toying with the demon? But then, Izaya toyed with everyone, didn't he? Maybe Laharl had gotten used to him. Used to him, liked him, either way. It was something he didn't like mulling over.

Maybe Izaya liked hanging around volatile guys. ]

Huh. So why arentcha chasing someone else?

[ Third time's a charm hearing it, right? ]

Whatever, Shizuo. Kinda thought you woulda figured him out by now.

[That's the problem - Shizuo doesn't actually have anyone else to chase. No one is capable of running and avoiding that dangerous rage - not in the way that Izaya is. So unless someone were to show up in Vatheon both stronger and quicker than Shizuo, he is out of luck. He scowls, because Laharl has a point, and that pisses him off.]

I will.

[And even if he doesn't, he'll manage to get control of himself so that he can avoid any amount of need or dependence. Screw Izaya.

But that last part of Laharl's statement doesn't make sense to Shizuo - figured out Izaya? He had figured out Izaya! A long time ago - long before Izaya even met Laharl. What a punk - what did that even mean?]

What's there to figure out? I already know all I need to know about him. Just because you decided to wanted to play nice instead of killing the bastard doesn't mean you've got him all figured out.

[ Somehow, there's a small smirk from that. Okay, he knows when he struck a nerve. So he kinda liked having that over some people.

And yes, yes he could be a punk. But that causes a bit of a pause from him and perhaps the smallest hint of a growl. ]

Play nice?! Who the hell's playing nice?! I don't see you making a bee line to kill him! You got all the time!

[ But he settles down. Just the smallest bit. Even looking just the slightest bit dejected. ]

If I'd figured the bastard out by now, ya think I woulda gone to ask you why he's acting screwy?

[Shizuo glares in response to the smirk. If he weren't trying so damn hard to try to establish some control over himself, he might consider hitting him with a bench or something, just for that.]

At least I didn't move in with him!

[Yeah, he couldn't kill Izaya and everyone in all of Vatheon seemed to be picking up that fact, but that didn't mean he was going to ask Izaya if he could move in. That was playing nice.

But he, too, settles with the last comment. It bothers him, because Laharl is kind of right. Izaya is acting strange - had been the last time Shizuo saw him, at least.

...but what does he care? It doesn't matter.

Finally, Shizuo shrugs.]

I don't know what to tell you. Maybe one of his stupid plans screwed up or something. You've got the wrong person though. If he's feeling bad, then that's good news to me. You should talk to someone who actually cares enough to try and find out what's going on. Someone...like you.

[ Never let it be said that demons were nice. This one, no. Definitely not nice. At least he didn't think he was. Hell, he'd rather give up his position than be called nice. Moving in was just a circumstance. He didn't know anyone else and truth be told, he hated being alone. It was the next course of action.

There's a huff and a frown from that and he's about to open his mouth to protest until Shizuo gets to that last bit. Then he's quiet. ]

I don't give a fuck about him.

[ And as if catching himself, he turns right back to Shizuo. ]

It's just kinda weird so I figured you'd probably know if it was normal with that weirdo!

[It didn't sound like Laharl didn't give a fuck, but Shizuo just shook his head.]

I don't know, it probably is normal. Who the hell knows what goes through his head? The weird part is that you know about it.

[Izaya isn't exactly the type to let other people know he's feeling - whatever it is he's feeling. Just like it isn't like Izaya to get caught when he and Shizuo are fighting. Just like it isn't like him to not run when Shizuo is bearing over him.

Yeah, there might be a pattern there.]

But if you don't give a fuck, then drop it. It's not going to make your life any easier to try and figure it out. He's a bastard.

[ Honestly, he didn't know what he was feeling really. Izaya said he wasn't the kind people liked so he tried to dismiss it. Unfortunately, this wasn't going very well. Stupid feelings. Everything was so confusing, admittedly. ]

What's so weird about it?!

[ It's not like he was paying extra attention or nothing. ]

...Fine. Guess he doesn't like anyone messing in his business anyway.

[Everything about it is weird. Especially the fact that Laharl is standing here talking to him, of all people, about Izaya. Which makes Shizuo think of something.]

You going to tell him you asked me about it?

[It would be kind of funny for Izaya to hear something like, I was worried about you so I went to talk to Shizuo!]

[ And suddenly all the redness has just gone shooting up to this kid's cheeks. ]

N... no! Why the hell would I do that?!

[ Besides, if he did, he was sure Izaya would never let him hear the end of it. The constant teasing of being told that he cared was something he wasn't too keen on getting back to. ]

[Shizuo often verges on oblivious when it comes to reading other people because, unlike Izaya, he doesn't make a habit out of studying them. As such, though it is obviously clear that Laharl does care enough to ask around about Izaya, Shizuo is surprised - and a little confused - by the intense reaction to his question. In fact, it reminds him a little of the way Sola acted before he stormed out during tea with Zelda.]

Okay, okay. You don't need to get worked up about it. I was just asking. Probably a good idea not to, anyway.

[ But he huffs slightly, arms folding back across his chest though he glances aside to attempt to hide the blood that was tainting his cheeks a rather deep shade of red. Muuuuch calmer now.

Apparently, Shizuo, this kid's temper is as bad as yours. ]

Yeah, yeah. He'd probably never let me hear the end of it anyway!

Right. He probably wouldn't like that you were talking to me about him, either. I don't think he'd want me to know that he's been "low."

[Though...it had been a little obvious.

Shizuo shrugs and finally tosses away his cigarette.]

[ He's pulling himself from the tree though. ]

Heh. Like he'd care.

[ And a bit of the roll of his shoulders before he continues. ]

Didn't know anyone else who knew him. Had to ask.

[Why is the demon so sure that Izaya wouldn't care? Shizuo doesn't like that. The stupid flea should care if his little friends were running around playing nice with the man he hates the most. Now Shizuo feels irritated.]

Okay. You asked. I guess that means we're done.

[His cigarette is done, too, so Shizuo might as well resume his walk. He straightens and starts off.]

See ya.

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It's not easy having yourself a good time~

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And you get an icon usually reserved for Izaya. Keywords.

HAHAHA

8Db that's how often Izaya gets to him.

It's cute :D

XD he's trollbait.

:D