[And just like that, Dandy is reminded why he never really thinks too far ahead. With all of the worrying he's done since he lost Yasuhiro the first time, he may have not properly been able to enjoy what little time they've had together. The rubbing of his back is what reminds him of that specifically.
Dandy sighs happily. For some, particularly the aspirational sort with lofty dreams and big game plans, moments like this could be easily missed or taken for granted. But for Dandy, who has lived long enough for all those recognizable achievements to have happened by chance, such as finishing first in the Space Race or creating a chart-topping single featuring the stylings of his own voice...
These are the parts of being alive that make it all special. Backrubs and quiet conversations at night, whether they be vaguely horny or slightly inane.]
Aw! If I tell ya that, it'll ruin the surprise, baby!
What's the matter? Not a big fan of the unknown?
Well, to be fair, it's kicked your ass so much, I'm surprised your rump isn't covered in a load o' metaphysical bootay-bumps.
[Dandy is imagining an ass with multiple cheeks now, and chuckling at the image internally.]
But what you don't know sometimes can't hurtcha.
And sometimes? It'll make ya feel so much better, you'll be like, "Whaaaaaa? Why in the hell was I livin' like that before?!"
[Perhaps it's unclear where he's going with this. In fact, his speech probably seems kind of rambly, until-]
[Oh... It takes a lot of effort to not get choked up about this. Did he really change Dandy's life that much...?
He smiles up at the ceiling, his bottom lip trembling a little.]
Nahhhh, s'not that...mostly.
[There is one particular fear that Hagakure has...but he really doesn't want to trouble Dandy with his paranoia right now.]
It's gotten better since the end of all the Hope's Peak crap. 'shima was countin' on that very fear to keep us locked in that hell school. We had to take a leap of faith, ready to take on whatever future awaited us outside those walls.
But when the present is especially bad, it's kinda nice to think about the good kinds of what-if's, y'know? Whatever gets ya through the rough spots. [...] So I guess I just can't help myself. S'not often I get to look forward to something good that even my clairvoyance didn't pick up on.
[He turns his gaze downward to Dandy resting on his chest, thinking about how common of a sight this could become.]
You're totally right, though. The unknown does have some pretty awesome surprises sometimes. I'm so glad to have met you, Dandy.
Y'know... Your chin gets pretty wonky when you're bein' sappy at me.
All wibbly-wobbly-like. 'S cute! I think I like it.
Which means Dandy digs it, baby.
["And I you."
He should say it, but if he breathes it to life, is he cursing them once more? All those times that he was honest, before, and embarrassingly so, were punctuated by misery. Dandy of all people knows he can't continue living life in this fearful state. It's not his default, and neither is feeling bad about himself. Thankfully, any fear of inadequacy or anxiety addled by his multiple lives has been quelled... Somewhat.
So he chooses to play the aloof, rambunctious role, masquerading as he kind of person who can cast off any worry or any woe in the blink of an eye.]
You remember what I said about bedrooms bein' intimate, right?
I can't wait until I finally manage to bring you back to mine.
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Dandy sighs happily. For some, particularly the aspirational sort with lofty dreams and big game plans, moments like this could be easily missed or taken for granted. But for Dandy, who has lived long enough for all those recognizable achievements to have happened by chance, such as finishing first in the Space Race or creating a chart-topping single featuring the stylings of his own voice...
These are the parts of being alive that make it all special. Backrubs and quiet conversations at night, whether they be vaguely horny or slightly inane.]
Aw! If I tell ya that, it'll ruin the surprise, baby!
What's the matter? Not a big fan of the unknown?
Well, to be fair, it's kicked your ass so much, I'm surprised your rump isn't covered in a load o' metaphysical bootay-bumps.
[Dandy is imagining an ass with multiple cheeks now, and chuckling at the image internally.]
But what you don't know sometimes can't hurtcha.
And sometimes? It'll make ya feel so much better, you'll be like, "Whaaaaaa? Why in the hell was I livin' like that before?!"
[Perhaps it's unclear where he's going with this. In fact, his speech probably seems kind of rambly, until-]
Just the way you did for me.
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He smiles up at the ceiling, his bottom lip trembling a little.]
Nahhhh, s'not that...mostly.
[There is one particular fear that Hagakure has...but he really doesn't want to trouble Dandy with his paranoia right now.]
It's gotten better since the end of all the Hope's Peak crap. 'shima was countin' on that very fear to keep us locked in that hell school. We had to take a leap of faith, ready to take on whatever future awaited us outside those walls.
But when the present is especially bad, it's kinda nice to think about the good kinds of what-if's, y'know? Whatever gets ya through the rough spots. [...] So I guess I just can't help myself. S'not often I get to look forward to something good that even my clairvoyance didn't pick up on.
[He turns his gaze downward to Dandy resting on his chest, thinking about how common of a sight this could become.]
You're totally right, though. The unknown does have some pretty awesome surprises sometimes. I'm so glad to have met you, Dandy.
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All wibbly-wobbly-like. 'S cute! I think I like it.
Which means Dandy digs it, baby.
["And I you."
He should say it, but if he breathes it to life, is he cursing them once more? All those times that he was honest, before, and embarrassingly so, were punctuated by misery. Dandy of all people knows he can't continue living life in this fearful state. It's not his default, and neither is feeling bad about himself. Thankfully, any fear of inadequacy or anxiety addled by his multiple lives has been quelled... Somewhat.
So he chooses to play the aloof, rambunctious role, masquerading as he kind of person who can cast off any worry or any woe in the blink of an eye.]
You remember what I said about bedrooms bein' intimate, right?
I can't wait until I finally manage to bring you back to mine.
For real, this time.