turbo heaven 🌼 kaworu

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week 5, wednesday

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[ loops their arms together on the way out of the tavern. ]

So... Yves said you can play piano. Is that true?

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Of course. It's one of things I knew I enjoyed, even before coming here.

[There's pride there that if they weren't cursed it would seem definitely unusual. Or maybe it still does!]

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Really?

[ he is learning so much about kaworu today. ]

...Would you play for me?

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Yes. My creators originally used it to test my capabilities but they allowed me to continue as I grew up.

[Turns and looks at him.]

Of course. I'd do anything for you.

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...I guess that's one way to test you. I think you have to be pretty skilled for that kind of thing.

[ he smiles! ]

Then I want to hear it. There are instruments at the beach, right?

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That's more private than the mansion so-

[Offers his hand.]

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[ yay handholds! ]

More peaceful, too, when it's just us.

[ to the beach! ]

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[The beach is wonderful! Kaworu takes off his shoes and runs through the surf before sliding into the seat of the keyboard. He's never really used one so he spends some time tuning it by ear.]

What kind of songs do you like?

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[ he just watches kaworu do that with a smile. cute. it's good he's having fun. ]

Honestly, I don't listen to a ton of music... I didn't mind some of those rock songs that Richie played, but I don't know how that would work with piano.

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Hmm. Well, I didn't know much about rock music before but I've been learning and there's this one that I heard and liked. It's like this-

[He leans over and plays Your Song flawlessly and without sheet music.]

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[ just gonna come over and watch him play with awe. ]

Wow. You can just play it entirely from memory like that? You really are amazing.

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It's just something I could always do. If I can hear a song, I can usually play the basic melody. Maybe a few notes dropped here or there.

[Shrugs! He has no real talents this is it.]

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[ dw give me my notifs ]

I think you could drop notes and it wouldn't even matter. It sounded great. You should definitely play more.

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Thanks. I've... never really had anyone want me to play before. Charlie was the first one to ask before...

[Well. Death isn't a nice date topic.]

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...She was good at asking things that no one else did.

[ he smiles, a little wistful, but just steps a bit closer to kaworu. ]

So you can just play for me now and then.

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I will. I want to. I'll find more songs to play just for you.

[Leaning back against him! It's easy because he is so short.]

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Really...?

[ well he is kind of blushing but he's just gonna reach up to play with kaworu's hair a little bit. ]

You know, you're a lot more thoughtful than I realized at first. You've been trying really hair to help me out this week, haven't you?

[ at least to make him happy... it's kind of sweet? ]

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Really.

[Just going to puddle at the gentle gesture and idly try and take his other hand. He doesn't want their date to turn somber.]

I'm trying to learn those sorts of things. I didn't like what happened to you and I wanted to try and fix it even though I know it's something that cannot be fixed. It can only be healed.

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Then... I'd like that.

[ wow! typos! never tag on mobile kids!

anyways he's smiling this is cute. kaworu is being very cute. ]

Well, I think you're doing a good job of it. I know it's frustrating not to be able to do anything else, but I still appreciated it.

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Maybe I'll even try to write a song for you. Just for you.

[He has never written music but he will try for Laurence. His fingers squeeze a little tighter.]

I'm glad you did because its hard to see you hurting.

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...Just for me?

[ surprised and a little flustered... he blushes. it’s such a sweet idea, though! even if he’d be so, so embarrassed. ]

It’s hard to see anyone hurting. And we don’t get a lot of time here where someone isn’t.

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Just for you. Your song. Something of me that you can always carry with you.

[he reaches out and takes Laurence's hand.]

I know. And maybe that song can help you through those times too.

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[ he gives a quiet, airy laugh as kaworu takes his hand. a little nervous, maybe. ]

Sounds like a lot to ask given how much time we have left. [ just a few weeks, now. ] But if you did write something like that, I think it really would help when it gets harder around here. Something good to hold onto, you know?

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You didn't ask. It's something I'm trying to do for you.

[running his hands over Laurence's knuckles affectionately.]

I know. And that is why I want to try and do it even though there's not much time left. I want you to have a piece of my affection to hold onto no matter what.

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It's... sweet. For you to do that.

[ the thought makes his cheeks burn a little. ]

I'd like it.