[ Well then. Sticky predicament aside, Bolin gives the other man a bit of a gloating look. ]
Looks like it's not so simple after all.
[ Because Bolin is a nice guy, but he's not beyond taking shots when he can. Besides, Kurenai's feathers are so easy to ruffle, and he's got an ego the size of the Earth Kingdom. It's an irresistible combination. ]
Anyway, how do you turn this thing off?
[ Because surely Kurenai can control his own Carrier? ]
( he's about to strangle this guy??? ... and not in like a sexy breathplay way, either?!
he wants to reach over and shake him, but just as he's about to lift his other arm up, he stops himself mid-way. it'd be bad if they somehow got anymore stuck. not to mention the awkward angle and so instead, he just releases an irritated growl. ) Why the hell are you asking me?!
I told you it wasn't mine. Or— ( look, he just got it... he has no idea how this works?? ) Anyway, do something about this! ( he attempts to move his arm back, but the more strength he puts in, the stickier and more malleable the plant becomes?! the plant slowly seems to be turning a darker red too?? )
[ For how arrogant and cocky this boy had been before, he certainly is easy to frazzle. But Bolin remains pretty oblivious to any murderous urges, just giving the other man what he hopes is a calming smile. ]
Hey, calm down. It's not like it's hurting us or anything.
[ It'd be more problematic of the plant starting eating their hands or something. Or what if the goo was toxic?! That would be a problem. ]
Let's just— [ He starts shuffling closer to the wall so they're less likely to get tangled up with anyone else. ] move to the side and figure this out.
( there's so much he wants to say. to complaint about without abandon, and he's on the verge of doing so. that is, before he just tacks on a simple: ) Don't tell me what to do! ( that was the most important thing to respond to, okay. he has his #priorities. )
The worst part of this shit is being stuck with you. ( he states firmly. he'd cross his arms to perpetuate this point if he could, but since he can't, he opts on just rolling his eyes. at least, until he sees bolin shuffling his feet. he honestly could care less about moving, but... seeing as how they're connected. ) A-and don't move without this Kurenai-sama's permission, b...
( bolin. he stares at him. he makes no signs of acknowledging the other even gave a name, actually.
until, he finishes up his previous sentence. ) Bolin bastard.
[ Rolling his eyes in response, Bolin just gives Kurenai a withering stare, though he doesn't seem particularly offended by the frankly rude words. Mostly just tired; and in no mood for toxic masculinity when they have a problem that they need solving. Kurenai's tall, dark, and handsome and all, but he's not exactly Bolin's type.
(Basically, he's a dick.) ]
Sure. Anyway, I don't really get... [ He peers at the plant-jelly coating their hands, tugging on his hands to test the strength of its hold. ] I guess we could both pull really hard, but I dunno if that'll... kill... it?
[ They would be tearing it apart?!
He looks back over at Kurenai. ]
For all your complaining, you're not helping, you know! Do you really want to be separated from me?
also!?! what is this plan!?!? ) You want to— ( tear his plant apart?!! ) Weren't you the idiot who kept complaining about me taking it or whatever!? Now you want to kill it? ( well... kurenai wasn't against taking a life, especially not if he thought it to be rightful retribution. or, in this case, a means to an end. ) ...Ugh. ( he just gives a curt nod. )
Whatever, I don't care. Let's just— ( he glares at bolin?? because?? are you questioning his heterosexuality and masculinity here?? ) Just start pulling. ( from here, he pulls abruptly, yanking his arm as hard as he can. )
[ Due to Kurenai's complete lack of foresight and consideration (and not because of any outside homoerotic machinations), Bolin is not in the least prepared for the sudden yank, having been half considering the plant again when the younger boy had decided to make the executive decision to execute the plan. He honestly thought Kurenai would be a little hesitant to kill his Carrier?!
Nevertheless, the force of it is enough to send the earthbender careening into the teenager, eyes wide and mouth open to let out a pathetic ] hoboy [ before he smashes bodily into Kurenai's chest and sends them both toppling to the floor, landing them both in a suitably anime position, ig.
( in reverse, what kurenai is wholly unprepared for is... the absolute worst hands-on experiment in the precarious concept of gravity. he sees bolin falling forward, and while he normally might have been able to react, being attached via hentai flower doesn't exactly make for the perfect getaway. so, instead, he braces for impact. his eyes already shutting and his body shuddering at the notion of hard contact. ... and it comes in like a wrecking ball!?
he falls back completely. his rump hitting the floor before the rest of his body follows. his back aches, but more than that... his pride is grievously injured??? not to mention, why the hell is bolin's hand on his chest?? this is truly our second coming of cr. )
Where the hell are you touching me!?! ( he struggles beneath him... )
[ There's no precious boob for Bolin to grab onto, so there's not even a positive spin that he can give this mishap, but he absolutely refuses to be blamed for it. ]
You didn't warn me?! You're supposed to say, "ready go" or something!
[ This is all your fault, Kurenai?? And it's nigh impossible for Bolin to regain his balance, his hands awkward pressed to the other man's chest, still stuck in the goop that is Kurenai's Carrier, and is that plant starting to get excited or something?!
Eventually the earthbender just gives up, trying to shift to the side but otherwise going limp. ]
This is too weird. I don't understand what's happening.
( he's more incredulous that he's being blamed for this when obviously everyone knows that the golden law is: the one who falls first is at fault? or so he'd be firm on cementing were he given that leisure. instead, he retorts back with: ) No one has time for that shit!
( unlike bolin who has [deflated banana] or [banono]'d on him, kurenai still has all the intentions of wriggling out from beneath him. which probably just sums up to weird or misconstrued movements happening beneath, or now sort of on the side of bolin. it's full of huffing and cursing and even him reaching out to push at bolin's face... ) G-get up and do something about this! Don't go all limp on me, bastard!
( only, then... the plant... rolls off. mimicking the defeat bolin just enacted. ) ...
[ There is a lot of physical contact as Kurenai yearns and struggles for freedom, but Bolin is a highly tactile person so it doesn't really bother him. Why should he care about the way that Kurenai's legs are pressing against his? Or the movements of torso as he wiggles further to the side?
That doesn't mean however, that he's not appreciative of the way that the plant finally globs off their hands, falling to their floor in perfect mimicry of the way the earthbender currently feels. ]
Hey... [ Bolin pushes himself up then, now completely ignoring Kurenai's complaints, all of his attention on the plant. ] This is a surprisingly sensitive little guy, isn't he?
Hah? Is that really the point here? ( and in all his initial shock, he's pushed off and just sort of sits there on the floor. all huffy, no less. ) He's caused enough trouble. ( once again, he reaches over with his leg to try and push the plant further away from him—
but then, he stops himself an inch or two short.
he releases something of a quiet sigh before standing up and dusting himself off. ) But, he's probably.... what is that? ( he seems to mull over the start of his own words, before finally stabilizing his trail of thought. ) Channeling off moods or something like that? I feel like that's what I heard, but. It all seems pretty stupid.
[ As much as he wants to poke and prod at the jelly plant again, fascinated that it would have such a power, Bolin is more than a little aware that it would probably a foolish idea given the dire circumstances that they had just narrowly escaped. Instead, the earthbender pushes himself up as well, dusting off his knees and unable to control the grin on his face or the brightness in his eyes.
That had actually been fun, mostly because it the situation was absolutely hilarious. ]
I guess it's compensating for your lack of empathy. [ His voice bright and cheerful despite his insulting words. And it's fine really, Bolin himself has a hard time reading people, he too would appreciate the help of a mood ring in the form of a plant. ]
You should take care of it though. Don't you know that women like guys who are sensitive and considerate?
excuse?? but, in all honesty, bolin isn't too far off the mark. though, it's intended to be an insult, even kurenai has no rejoinders to vehemently toss back in return. instead, he's left gritting his teeth in mild irritation. though, this wouldn't be the first this has happened since the... bleak beginning of their encounter. instead, he gives an absent wave. ) Who needs anything useless like that. All I need is to get what I want in this world. Nothing more, nothing less.
( implied: no matter the sacrifices that are made in between. though, at the latter: ) And shut the hell up. I don't know if you know, but I hate guys like that the most. ( after all, it all seemed relatively superficial to him. they acted polite in accordance to social norms. in a desire to be respected and viewed as respectable. it was utterly disgusting to him. the important part was living as one pleased. aka, not giving two shits about anything!!! the true path of a man!! )
[ "All I need is to get what I want in this world."
That's an incredibly bold dream, and it certainly piques Bolin's curiosity, though he doesn't say anything in response to it. Kurenai seems young, and it's good for people his age to have big dreams. He'll have to grow up and face all the responsibilities of adulthood one day, and it's difficult to be selfish under those circumstances, so it's better to let him have his freedom while he can.
It's his approach to women that has the earthbender crossing his arms, shaking his head in disapproval. ]
I didn't ask what kind of guys you liked? [ He doesn't se the connection?? ] I mean, if you like guys, then that's cool, it makes no difference to me. I can't give you any advice on how to attract a boyfriend though.
[ To be fair, he can't really give Kurenai advice on how to get a girlfriend either, all of his relationships have been happy accidents. ]
( he could have debated the philosophy and ideals of what he believed. could have tried to scrutinize the judgement out of bolin's features. could have, quite frankly, done and responding to anything, but instead he opts on something simple. something straightforward. )
I'm not gay! ( cue... reaching to grab a hold of bolin's collar. pt. 2 of a never-ending saga. ) Who the hell are you saying is trying to attract a boyfriend!? Don't push your sick fantasies on me, Gaylin. ( um....
[ He's so shocked he doesn't know whether to laugh or not?!
It is a really funny nickname, though it's alarming how violently the other boy is reacting, leaving Bolin just to stare at him in surprise. (He'd already been punched in the face tonight, honestly Kurenai's no where near as rude as Shinji.) ]
Wh— There's nothing wrong with being gay, I wasn't trying to insult you? [ He's so confused??? ] I'm not gay though— well, I mean. [ ... ] Not really? It's complicated?
while he's still very much aligned to the concept of violating throttling the individual before him, he does simmer down by the rest of the words. more huffy and affronted than actually... out for blood? look, it's an Improvement. ) ... complicated? Don't tell me you're actually— ( he stares back to him. blankly, before pushing him ...
[ Bolin would've been ready for a real discussion about this if not
For the fact that he's suddenly being shoved away?? baby pls don't go ]
What? [ It doesn't occur to him at first what Kurenai is implying, mostly because Bolin forgets that it's even possible for him to be attracted to men 99% of the time.
Once realisation hits however, his expression crumples, as though looking at something extremely unappetizing. ]
I don't have any ideas about you? I don't even know you?! Don't make it weird.
( you... not knowing him and hopefully not wanting to do the do with him???
it's not like he's explicitly thinking that far, but he doesn't need a guy questioning his sexuality around him, all right. he already has there world of notome problems to consider here. though, he does add. ) Then, why the hell are you so unsure for? No chick goes for an indecisive bastard.
... ( wait. is chick the right word here.
he closes his eyes as if contemplating his own designation and labels. )
I already have a girlfriend, I don't need to get chicks. [ Gently said since Kurenai apparently thinks it's appropriate to give Bolin advice about women.
And it's not like... it's a lie. Bolin is technically still dating Opal; they'd never discussed what to do about their relationship in case one of them gets transported to another dimension. So, for all intents and purposes, he does have a girlfriend.
Even though, at the same time, he's not opposed to finding a new one. ]
( google emoji of a blob in thought ) but, still. he does seem pretty incredulous at that statement. there's genuine shock laced in his expression. that is, before it simmers down. ah. he's heard this excuse before. he feels like a fool for believing it all but 0.5 seconds. here, kurenai wears his "sounds fake, but ok" face. ) Doesn't mean you aren't looking.
( whether bc she isn't real, or...
bc. look. he Understands. carnal desires, etc, etc. )
[ He doesn't really like the way that Kurenai says that. Though, he probably shouldn't be surprised since it seems like the only things that the other boy cares about are sex and dating. (Which is fair, hormones, etc.)
Regardless, he leans back a little, trying to disengage. ]
I'm not! Actively looking anyway. Besides, why are you giving me advice? Aren't you the type of guy that would want to hoard girls to yourself?
Hoard girls...? ( perhaps, this was an inarguable truth. one he can't precisely find an apt rejoinder to, at the very least. he was possessive by nature. fueled by natural desires and inclinations. he held back no sordid emotion. though, whether he was actually capable of feeling envy or jealousy was another matter entirely. at the very least, he didn't feel it for most. in that sense... ) Sorry to say but I don't care about having a crowd.
( or rather, while it's something he had a robust hold over on his home turf, it isn't something he actually.... sought. he clicks his tongue. ) Anyway, what does this and that have to matter? To begin with... this isn't advice.
I'm just saying this is how men are. You, included.
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Looks like it's not so simple after all.
[ Because Bolin is a nice guy, but he's not beyond taking shots when he can. Besides, Kurenai's feathers are so easy to ruffle, and he's got an ego the size of the Earth Kingdom. It's an irresistible combination. ]
Anyway, how do you turn this thing off?
[ Because surely Kurenai can control his own Carrier? ]
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he wants to reach over and shake him, but just as he's about to lift his other arm up, he stops himself mid-way. it'd be bad if they somehow got anymore stuck. not to mention the awkward angle and so instead, he just releases an irritated growl. ) Why the hell are you asking me?!
I told you it wasn't mine. Or— ( look, he just got it... he has no idea how this works?? ) Anyway, do something about this! ( he attempts to move his arm back, but the more strength he puts in, the stickier and more malleable the plant becomes?! the plant slowly seems to be turning a darker red too?? )
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Hey, calm down. It's not like it's hurting us or anything.
[ It'd be more problematic of the plant starting eating their hands or something. Or what if the goo was toxic?! That would be a problem. ]
Let's just— [ He starts shuffling closer to the wall so they're less likely to get tangled up with anyone else. ] move to the side and figure this out.
[ Then, with another grin. ]
I'm Bolin, by the way.
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The worst part of this shit is being stuck with you. ( he states firmly. he'd cross his arms to perpetuate this point if he could, but since he can't, he opts on just rolling his eyes. at least, until he sees bolin shuffling his feet. he honestly could care less about moving, but... seeing as how they're connected. ) A-and don't move without this Kurenai-sama's permission, b...
( bolin. he stares at him. he makes no signs of acknowledging the other even gave a name, actually.
until, he finishes up his previous sentence. ) Bolin bastard.
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(Basically, he's a dick.) ]
Sure. Anyway, I don't really get... [ He peers at the plant-jelly coating their hands, tugging on his hands to test the strength of its hold. ] I guess we could both pull really hard, but I dunno if that'll... kill... it?
[ They would be tearing it apart?!
He looks back over at Kurenai. ]
For all your complaining, you're not helping, you know! Do you really want to be separated from me?
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also!?! what is this plan!?!? ) You want to— ( tear his plant apart?!! ) Weren't you the idiot who kept complaining about me taking it or whatever!? Now you want to kill it? ( well... kurenai wasn't against taking a life, especially not if he thought it to be rightful retribution. or, in this case, a means to an end. ) ...Ugh. ( he just gives a curt nod. )
Whatever, I don't care. Let's just— ( he glares at bolin?? because?? are you questioning his heterosexuality and masculinity here?? ) Just start pulling. ( from here, he pulls abruptly, yanking his arm as hard as he can. )
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[ Due to Kurenai's complete lack of foresight and consideration (and not because of any outside homoerotic machinations), Bolin is not in the least prepared for the sudden yank, having been half considering the plant again when the younger boy had decided to make the executive decision to execute the plan. He honestly thought Kurenai would be a little hesitant to kill his Carrier?!
Nevertheless, the force of it is enough to send the earthbender careening into the teenager, eyes wide and mouth open to let out a pathetic ] hoboy [ before he smashes bodily into Kurenai's chest and sends them both toppling to the floor, landing them both in a suitably anime position, ig.
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( in reverse, what kurenai is wholly unprepared for is... the absolute worst hands-on experiment in the precarious concept of gravity. he sees bolin falling forward, and while he normally might have been able to react, being attached via hentai flower doesn't exactly make for the perfect getaway. so, instead, he braces for impact. his eyes already shutting and his body shuddering at the notion of hard contact. ... and it comes in like a wrecking ball!?
he falls back completely. his rump hitting the floor before the rest of his body follows. his back aches, but more than that... his pride is grievously injured??? not to mention, why the hell is bolin's hand on his chest?? this is truly our second coming of cr. )
Where the hell are you touching me!?! ( he struggles beneath him... )
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[ There's no precious boob for Bolin to grab onto, so there's not even a positive spin that he can give this mishap, but he absolutely refuses to be blamed for it. ]
You didn't warn me?! You're supposed to say, "ready go" or something!
[ This is all your fault, Kurenai?? And it's nigh impossible for Bolin to regain his balance, his hands awkward pressed to the other man's chest, still stuck in the goop that is Kurenai's Carrier, and is that plant starting to get excited or something?!
Eventually the earthbender just gives up, trying to shift to the side but otherwise going limp. ]
This is too weird. I don't understand what's happening.
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( unlike bolin who has [deflated banana] or [banono]'d on him, kurenai still has all the intentions of wriggling out from beneath him. which probably just sums up to weird or misconstrued movements happening beneath, or now sort of on the side of bolin. it's full of huffing and cursing and even him reaching out to push at bolin's face... ) G-get up and do something about this! Don't go all limp on me, bastard!
( only, then... the plant... rolls off. mimicking the defeat bolin just enacted. ) ...
( ah. )
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That doesn't mean however, that he's not appreciative of the way that the plant finally globs off their hands, falling to their floor in perfect mimicry of the way the earthbender currently feels. ]
Hey... [ Bolin pushes himself up then, now completely ignoring Kurenai's complaints, all of his attention on the plant. ] This is a surprisingly sensitive little guy, isn't he?
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but then, he stops himself an inch or two short.
he releases something of a quiet sigh before standing up and dusting himself off. ) But, he's probably.... what is that? ( he seems to mull over the start of his own words, before finally stabilizing his trail of thought. ) Channeling off moods or something like that? I feel like that's what I heard, but. It all seems pretty stupid.
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That had actually been fun, mostly because it the situation was absolutely hilarious. ]
I guess it's compensating for your lack of empathy. [ His voice bright and cheerful despite his insulting words. And it's fine really, Bolin himself has a hard time reading people, he too would appreciate the help of a mood ring in the form of a plant. ]
You should take care of it though. Don't you know that women like guys who are sensitive and considerate?
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excuse?? but, in all honesty, bolin isn't too far off the mark. though, it's intended to be an insult, even kurenai has no rejoinders to vehemently toss back in return. instead, he's left gritting his teeth in mild irritation. though, this wouldn't be the first this has happened since the... bleak beginning of their encounter. instead, he gives an absent wave. ) Who needs anything useless like that. All I need is to get what I want in this world. Nothing more, nothing less.
( implied: no matter the sacrifices that are made in between. though, at the latter: ) And shut the hell up. I don't know if you know, but I hate guys like that the most. ( after all, it all seemed relatively superficial to him. they acted polite in accordance to social norms. in a desire to be respected and viewed as respectable. it was utterly disgusting to him. the important part was living as one pleased. aka, not giving two shits about anything!!! the true path of a man!! )
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That's an incredibly bold dream, and it certainly piques Bolin's curiosity, though he doesn't say anything in response to it. Kurenai seems young, and it's good for people his age to have big dreams. He'll have to grow up and face all the responsibilities of adulthood one day, and it's difficult to be selfish under those circumstances, so it's better to let him have his freedom while he can.
It's his approach to women that has the earthbender crossing his arms, shaking his head in disapproval. ]
I didn't ask what kind of guys you liked? [ He doesn't se the connection?? ] I mean, if you like guys, then that's cool, it makes no difference to me. I can't give you any advice on how to attract a boyfriend though.
[ To be fair, he can't really give Kurenai advice on how to get a girlfriend either, all of his relationships have been happy accidents. ]
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I'm not gay! ( cue... reaching to grab a hold of bolin's collar. pt. 2 of a never-ending saga. ) Who the hell are you saying is trying to attract a boyfriend!? Don't push your sick fantasies on me, Gaylin. ( um....
look. he thinks he's clever, but. )
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[ He's so shocked he doesn't know whether to laugh or not?!
It is a really funny nickname, though it's alarming how violently the other boy is reacting, leaving Bolin just to stare at him in surprise. (He'd already been punched in the face tonight, honestly Kurenai's no where near as rude as Shinji.) ]
Wh— There's nothing wrong with being gay, I wasn't trying to insult you? [ He's so confused??? ] I'm not gay though— well, I mean. [ ... ] Not really? It's complicated?
[ Does Kurenai want to talk about it? ]
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while he's still very much aligned to the concept of violating throttling the individual before him, he does simmer down by the rest of the words. more huffy and affronted than actually... out for blood? look, it's an Improvement. ) ... complicated? Don't tell me you're actually— ( he stares back to him. blankly, before pushing him ...
away. ) Don't get any stupid ideas.
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For the fact that he's suddenly being shoved away?? baby pls don't go ]
What? [ It doesn't occur to him at first what Kurenai is implying, mostly because Bolin forgets that it's even possible for him to be attracted to men 99% of the time.
Once realisation hits however, his expression crumples, as though looking at something extremely unappetizing. ]
I don't have any ideas about you? I don't even know you?! Don't make it weird.
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( you... not knowing him and hopefully not wanting to do the do with him???
it's not like he's explicitly thinking that far, but he doesn't need a guy questioning his sexuality around him, all right. he already has there world of notome problems to consider here. though, he does add. ) Then, why the hell are you so unsure for? No chick goes for an indecisive bastard.
... ( wait. is chick the right word here.
he closes his eyes as if contemplating his own designation and labels. )
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And it's not like... it's a lie. Bolin is technically still dating Opal; they'd never discussed what to do about their relationship in case one of them gets transported to another dimension. So, for all intents and purposes, he does have a girlfriend.
Even though, at the same time, he's not opposed to finding a new one. ]
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( google emoji of a blob in thought ) but, still. he does seem pretty incredulous at that statement. there's genuine shock laced in his expression. that is, before it simmers down. ah. he's heard this excuse before. he feels like a fool for believing it all but 0.5 seconds. here, kurenai wears his "sounds fake, but ok" face. ) Doesn't mean you aren't looking.
( whether bc she isn't real, or...
bc. look. he Understands. carnal desires, etc, etc. )
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Regardless, he leans back a little, trying to disengage. ]
I'm not! Actively looking anyway. Besides, why are you giving me advice? Aren't you the type of guy that would want to hoard girls to yourself?
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( or rather, while it's something he had a robust hold over on his home turf, it isn't something he actually.... sought. he clicks his tongue. ) Anyway, what does this and that have to matter? To begin with... this isn't advice.
I'm just saying this is how men are. You, included.
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