9th Mistake, an anniversary mistake [video]

[moralperil]

[Mahdi is wearing his hair down, a rarity for him. He's dressed in a loose-fitting shirt, nothing too impressive, sitting in his room and smiling.]

I've learned a lot since I arrived here a year ago. Most of all, I learned that people are more than just a sum of their good and bad deeds, People are much more complicated than I ever understood at first. So I want to thank everyone for being patient with me - or uh, not, as the case may be - because it's been a chance for me to learn. Thanks.

Have you learned anything really surprising while you've been here? I'd like to know.

...On the note of anniversaries, um, I'd like to go out dancing? Somewhere with really upbeat electronic music, that's my favorite. Sort of as a personal celebration for making it this far. Maybe I'll have a dinner or something too, if I can think of something nice to make. Would anyone like to come with me? Dancing, not to dinner. Dinner's still in planning stages. I'll need a buddy, or um, a bodyguard, because I'm so small. It's not good for me to go crowded places on my own. I'd feel more comfortable if I had someone big and tough by my side! Or just tough. Pretty much anyone's tougher than me.

[As if to prove him right, a small black kitten crawls up his arm and begins chewing on his hair.]

Truffle! How many times have I told you, I'm not your mama! You don't need to groom me!

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[moralperil]

Because it's kind of amazing? I mean sure, all I did was... not go home, but it's still a good time to look at what I've achieved while I'm here. I've undergone a ton of personal growth, so I'm celebrating that!

[deathofempathy]

I suppose. I haven't really been here long enough to really consider that idea of being here that long myself. I suppose a celebration can't hurt, though whether you'll retain this growth back home, I'm not sure.

[....Always the optimist, this one.]

[moralperil]

Well, at this rate, maybe I'll just live here forever! In which case, these milestones are important.

[He sounds... almost okay with that.]

[deathofempathy]

[Living forever....technically, it's still possible to kill a shinigami, though they are much harder to dispose than a normal human. It's a touchy subject for Hisoka, given he will forever appear to still be sixteen. No matter how much he ages and matures mentally, emotionally.]

You don't want to go back home?

[moralperil]

Sure, who doesn't? [So cheerful it's almost forced.] But that's kind of complicated, after all.

[deathofempathy]

Not under our control, at any rate.

[But yes, Hisoka notes that cheerfulness. Mahdi is perhaps just naturally like Tsuzuki in trying to hide his real feelings and fears by putting on a smile though. He's not wanting to confront him on it though. At least, not over the network.]

But yes, I imagine most here probably want to get back. You just seemed to be--okay with the eventuality that we don't.

[moralperil]

I'm just a little more used to being homesick, I guess. It's not a big deal.

Do you want to go dancing with me, Hisoka?

[deathofempathy]

Homesick.....hmph.

[Hisoka has never really been homesick. Not given his childhood or past in general. But still. Others with better, happier times back home probably did miss it. He can't help but pause at the question.]

.....Dancing?

[It reminds him of Tsubaki-hime, how he had danced with her back on the cruise. How he had killed her. But he shakes that thought, knowing Mahdi has no way of knowing of that.]

[moralperil]

Yeah! You know, at a club. Just for fun. Want to come? You could bring your partner!

[deathofempathy]

I've....never been before.

[Because. You know. Getting cursed at thirteen and then bedridden for three years before dying. Yup. And now forever looking like a teenager. He's never had the chance or social life for things like this.]

[moralperil]

It can be a little loud and crowded, but it's a lot of fun... just cutting loose and enjoying the music and movement together.

[deathofempathy]

I don't tend to do well with crowds. If I did come, I doubt I'd be there too long.

[People are too loud and emotional okay. :l]

[moralperil]

It's too bad about the crowds. It's so nice to just kind of lose yourself in the music and be surrounded by other people... happy, dancing.

I'm starting to think I should have a dance party at my house or something! Then the kittens could come!

[deathofempathy]

I'm sure Tsuzuki would probably enjoy himself. If he goes I might join him, just probably not for too long.

.[Too much happiness though!]

....Wouldn't you be worried for someone tripping over the kittens?

[moralperil]

Okay! I just don't want you to be uncomfortable.

We'd carry the kittens in our arms or on our shoulders! Truffle likes to ride in my hair.

[deathofempathy]

I guess that would be one way to deal with the kittens, besides keeping them in a separate area to avoid hurting them or ourselves.

....Your hair?

[moralperil]

Yeah. He's kind of obsessed with it. When I wear it down, he chews on it, or he crawls up underneath it.

He's pretty much the best kitten ever! I'd carry him around the city if it was safe.

[deathofempathy]

....Well, I suppose it isn't that different to have Tsuzuki mess up my hair all the time.

Though I've never had a pet before myself. It's probably better to keep him inside though.

[moralperil]

I haven't really, either. I barely let him out of my sight! It's way too dangerous here.

[deathofempathy]

I suppose not having a pet does make things a little easier for us in that regard.

[moralperil]

It's kind of nice having someone depend on you like that, someone who trusts you entirely.

Even if the responsibility seems a little scary.

[deathofempathy]

....Someone that trusts you. I guess.

Tsuzuki seems like babysitting at times, though that is probably still a bit different. I've never really had a pet though myself.

[moralperil]

I haven't ever really either.

Maybe instead of coming dancing, you could come visit my kittens! See how you like them. I bet there are other animals that need homes in the city.

[deathofempathy]

...I suppose that would mean less of a crowd. And I'm sure eventually Tsuzuki will bring home some stray he finds on the street, so it might not be the worst idea.