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thecapitol2015-03-01 11:31 am
infinitemayonnaise) wrote in thecapitol2015-03-01 11:31 am
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[Closed] It's Not What it Looks Like
Who | Kousuke Nitou and Haruto Soma
What | Two Tributes have their relationship misinterpreted by the public.
Where | Some random Capitol sports bar where Nitou's been watching the Games on occasion.
When | A few days after Haruto's death in the caves.
Warnings/Notes | Nitou's indignance at everyone thinking he's dating another dude.
Getting offed early in the Cornucopia sucked for Nitou. Sure, dying was bad enough, but then he'd been lonely upon returning what with so many of the others still in the Arena. (Not that he would ever admit this.) He covered for it quickly, choosing instead to find a sports bar that had the Games playing at all hours. He'd go over there every now and then and cheer on his friends. More often than not, this meant cheering for Haruto. For the most part, it was just a good time with some wings and beer and mayonnaise. The regulars didn't mind him; even though he was loud and had weird eating habits, he was relatively well-behaved thanks to his desire not to get tased by a Peacekeeper again. They seemed to enjoy having a minor celebrity in their midst, and they were entertained by his reactions to the goings-on in the Arena.
The Valentine's gift drops in the Arena had been a particular point of entertainment for them. Nitou was absolutely mortified when the first donuts rained down on Haruto signed "<3 Nitou." Yet his sputtering and indigence at the whole thing were grossly misinterpreted--they saw the protests as being far too loud to be genuine. Perhaps Nitou was playing hard to get. Perhaps he didn't want to admit he'd sent supplies to someone from District 11 instead of his own District 5. Perhaps Haruto and Nitou came from a world where their love could never be, poor things. Nitou's reactions caused a few people in the bar to pool money and send Haruto even more donuts in his name, enough for three whole boxes. At one point, days later when Nitou had calmed down, the proprietor mentioned that Nitou could bring his wink-wink-nudge-nudge-friend in, and he'd make some plain sugar donuts. Nitou, who was oblivious to many forms of conversational wink-wink-nudge-nudge, particularly when other dudes were involved, had kept this in mind.
When Haruto met with his end in the caves, Nitou was given a few shots of whiskey and some condolences. And a few days after Haruto had revived, Nitou decided to drag him over there just to see if they really would make those donuts. (They'd be excellent with mayonnaise.) Of course, he wasn't expecting the fuss they'd raise when they walked in. There's a lot of murmuring among the people already in the bar, and someone says just a little too loudly, "Hey, look! Nitou brought his boyfriend!"
Nitou freezes, totally taken off-guard by this. Sure, there's an inevitable freakout coming, but for a moment, he's got to process the horror that is Haruto being referred to as his boyfriend. The ball of reaction--as well as the level of scene Nitou might make--is in Haruto's court now.
What | Two Tributes have their relationship misinterpreted by the public.
Where | Some random Capitol sports bar where Nitou's been watching the Games on occasion.
When | A few days after Haruto's death in the caves.
Warnings/Notes | Nitou's indignance at everyone thinking he's dating another dude.
Getting offed early in the Cornucopia sucked for Nitou. Sure, dying was bad enough, but then he'd been lonely upon returning what with so many of the others still in the Arena. (Not that he would ever admit this.) He covered for it quickly, choosing instead to find a sports bar that had the Games playing at all hours. He'd go over there every now and then and cheer on his friends. More often than not, this meant cheering for Haruto. For the most part, it was just a good time with some wings and beer and mayonnaise. The regulars didn't mind him; even though he was loud and had weird eating habits, he was relatively well-behaved thanks to his desire not to get tased by a Peacekeeper again. They seemed to enjoy having a minor celebrity in their midst, and they were entertained by his reactions to the goings-on in the Arena.
The Valentine's gift drops in the Arena had been a particular point of entertainment for them. Nitou was absolutely mortified when the first donuts rained down on Haruto signed "<3 Nitou." Yet his sputtering and indigence at the whole thing were grossly misinterpreted--they saw the protests as being far too loud to be genuine. Perhaps Nitou was playing hard to get. Perhaps he didn't want to admit he'd sent supplies to someone from District 11 instead of his own District 5. Perhaps Haruto and Nitou came from a world where their love could never be, poor things. Nitou's reactions caused a few people in the bar to pool money and send Haruto even more donuts in his name, enough for three whole boxes. At one point, days later when Nitou had calmed down, the proprietor mentioned that Nitou could bring his wink-wink-nudge-nudge-friend in, and he'd make some plain sugar donuts. Nitou, who was oblivious to many forms of conversational wink-wink-nudge-nudge, particularly when other dudes were involved, had kept this in mind.
When Haruto met with his end in the caves, Nitou was given a few shots of whiskey and some condolences. And a few days after Haruto had revived, Nitou decided to drag him over there just to see if they really would make those donuts. (They'd be excellent with mayonnaise.) Of course, he wasn't expecting the fuss they'd raise when they walked in. There's a lot of murmuring among the people already in the bar, and someone says just a little too loudly, "Hey, look! Nitou brought his boyfriend!"
Nitou freezes, totally taken off-guard by this. Sure, there's an inevitable freakout coming, but for a moment, he's got to process the horror that is Haruto being referred to as his boyfriend. The ball of reaction--as well as the level of scene Nitou might make--is in Haruto's court now.
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He'd been grinning easily when he strolled in alongside Nitou, and that grin froze solid at that shout from the crowd. What the... And then, still grinning tensely for lack of anything else to do with his face, he turns to his fellow Rider. "Nitou. What were you doing while I was in there?"
This is starting to actually explain those 'love donuts', though.
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"And you should have seen him when you died!" The guy who said that looks at the woman sitting next to him. "How much whiskey do you think they gave him before he settled down, anyway?"
Nitou can't take it anymore, and he butts in. "I'm standing right here!" He crosses his arms and huffs. "I wasn't that loud!"
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"You were crying because I fought terribly, right? You were just really embarrassed, I bet." He then shakes Nitou back and forth once, and before he can protest that things are getting a little too touchy-feely, he leans in and hisses, "Work with this! Those donuts kept me fed in there!"
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Nitou is indeed about to protest that things are indeed getting too touchy-feely, but then Haruto's words make sense. The mystery boxes of donuts that kept coming after that first one have been explained. "You seriously think they'll keep feeding us?" he hisses back.
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There was more of that friendly shaking and another dip inwards as his voice lowered again. "It can't hurt to try!" For it was one thing to dismiss the idea as undignified back in the Capitol, where it was easy to fill your belly and be comfortable. Down fighting for your life...well. The option needs to remain open. He finally releases Nitou, then gives him a playful punch on the arm. "You said there were donuts! Where are they, hm?"
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Nitou's only answer to this is a grumble and the most forced of forced smiles as he grabs Haruto's arm and drags him towards the bar. "Right over here!" He starts yelling at the bartender, "Hey! You said you'd make me and Haruto donuts, right?"
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When they're finally at the bar, he gives one firm tug to get his arm out of Nitou's grip, and leans in towards the bartender. "You planning on keeping that promise?" He looks hopeful. Oh so hopeful.
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"See, I told you donuts would be a thing here!" Nitou says cheerfully.
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Ugh, this whole thing is going to take some getting used to, if they are going to roll with it....
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Yes. Because alcohol can only make this situation better. Sure.
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He's also taking a seat at the bar, just to make this easier.
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"...so are the wings here any good, too?" He seems to recall Nitou 'eating a few wings' while making a spectacle of himself. Tell him more, Mayonnaise.
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At least the food should be out quickly since no one in there could have missed Nitou's order, right?
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...oh, hey, and fresh donuts are being set down in front of them already. Still hot, just coated in powdered sugar, with a little cup of caramel sauce nested in the middle... Haruto ignores that just stuffs the first donut he grabbed into his mouth. "Mpph!" Hey, it's good! Nicely done, everyone.