AU; ain't no rest for the wicked

[nooses]

i've got bills to pay, i've got mouths to feed
there ain't nothing in this world for free

STARRING:
THOSE BORN INTO FORTUNE - Shintaro Kisaragi. Shinji Ikari.
THOSE CAST OUT BY FORTUNE - Masumi Seki. Monica Campbell. Guy Cecil.

Comments

NO THAT'S TOO CUTE I'M SO GLAD i had to tag it back for the cute

[substitutable]

[Oh. That's an expression he's never seen with Shinji before. He almost stares, though not too much once he sees him trying to hide it. But a feeling like relief floods him as he watches, and then it cements into determination. If it comes down to it, he might just actually carry a gun to put in a request for a day off.] I know that beach has some shells, so I'd bet. I think they've got some area designated for fires, and I've actually got some fireworks stashed away in a box somewhere if you want to go look for them.

IM GLAD I COULD GIVE YOU CUTE

[imusntrunaway]

Fireworks... [He says the word with relish, the idea of it brightening his face.] Are you sure you know how to work them, Shintaro?

[substitutable]

Wh-- You literally take them out of the plastic bag and light it with a match! Sparklers, that's the word!

[They're all called hanabi in his hometown give him a break!]

the continuing saga of shinji being actually happy

[imusntrunaway]

[Shinji can't help laughing, though he turns away to hide his face.] Okay, okay. I wanted to make sure you won't burn yourself.

the world is going to end

[substitutable]

I have more coordination than that. If I was clumsy enough to burn myself, I would probably've done so already.

[imusntrunaway]

[He idly scribbles at the paper with his pencil.] Mm. That's good. [A thought crosses his mind.] That means you can show me how to light them. I've never had the chance to play with one.

[substitutable]

[He glances over. Then smiles whether Shinji looks over or not.] Of course then I'll show you. Can't let a guy start playing with fire without teaching him a few safety rules first. [You'd think they didn't spend every day carrying around guns.]