Call Me Out Meme;

[arkaniae]

【the ❝CALL ME OUT❞ meme】
a roleplay meme to inspire muses.

★ Active; Currently in game
★ Strong; Confident in voice
★ Medium; Confident enough, but needs review
★ Medium; Not confident yet and needs review
★ Weak; Needs canon review
★ Weaker; Have not been able to voice test


【♛】refer to the list above for muses.
【♛】post "calling" one of them out — you can do so by putting their name in the subject line!
【♛】can be informal/formal/comment spam/crosscanon/whatever tickles your fancy!
(just know that smut will probably not happen, but I can try.)
【♛】feel free to make up a scenario at the start, refer to memes, or wait to see what happens on their own.
【♛】i'm up for anything, but here's a list of muses I want to play the most at this point of time.
【♛】i am able to pull out whomever, but some journals may require canon review or linking icons.
【♛】i basically put down entire muselist with journal and icons, but you may always refer back to this
if you would like to know about the character/canon better if provided.

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[prison]

I'm sure it does. [ Pause. ] Do you still have them, your fanclub?

[ Ren realizes he doesn't know the fate of what happened to him. Was it as he predicted, that he became a disgraced detective after everything was said and done? He peers at him thoughtfully, as though he could derive an answer from that alone, but- nothing comes.

A hand goes to his neck and he rolls his head, appearing bashful. ]

I was taught by the best- but that's about the only thing I know how to cook. I'm not good for much else. [ He leans down though, just a little closer to the other boy, flashing a smirk. ]

I'm here all summer. There's a lot you can still learn about me.

[justcawse]

They still exist, although it's not as plentiful. I... don't make it a habit to go out very often these days, though.

[For various reasons really. As much as he despised Shido, confession or not, he hadn't actually outed Akechi as being an accomplice of his. He'd seen Shido's confession for himself, albeit through videos re-uploaded after the fact. He'd claimed all of the actions were his doing and Akechi's name never came up. That said, that didn't mean Akechi was jumping at the chance to fill the shoes of the "Detective Prince" any time soon; not after everything that had happened.]

You should really learn diversity then. [But the curry was good so...] But I suppose if it's not broken, there's no point in fixing what works.

[He glanced up from his meal upon hearing that, shaking his head slightly with a faint huff.]

Is that an invitation I hear?

[Not that he was.... really debating accepting it....

.... He wasn't... right...? Deep down? Details. Ren didn't need to know that.]

[prison]

Yeah? [ An image of Akechi alone in his apartment, removed from the world he tried so hard to build for himself, flashes through his mind. It's a little sad, he thinks, unfitting for what he's known about the boy thus far. ] Thanks for coming out this one time then.

[ Because if he hadn't, they could have just remained in eachother's vicinity for the rest of the summer and not have a single knowledge of it. It's still a mystery to Ren, why he decided to come back here, when he's certain not all the memories attached to it would be pleasant for him. Maybe it's all just fate at play, and there's no other explanation needed beyond that.

Maybe that's all he needs to believe. ]

It is, yeah. [ His phone dings. It's Sojiro. ] Huh.

[ His gaze flickers over to Akechi, smiling slowly. ]

That was Sakura-san. He said to close the shop early if there's no one here. But— [ An idea pops in his head. ] Stay. The trains are on delay anyway, thanks to the rain. I'll close shop so we can catch up- just the two of us.

[justcawse]

[Akechi has spent most of his time just trying to figure out how he should proceed from that point forward. His life was basically gone and there was no sense trying to cling to faulty ideals that obviously weren't worth keeping around. But what did he have to fall back on? He had no idea how to really feel about a lot of things. Meanwhile his emotions sure did a number on him while going through the motions.

Hearing him thank him was surprising enough to make him glance away from the boy, focusing instead on the curry as an excuse. Ren might even notice that faint flush on his cheeks with his confused grimace. Isn't he supposed to hate Ren? Why couldn't he bring himself to stick to his guns here? Thankfully the phone call was a welcome distraction for all of a few minutes.]

C-Catch up...? [Now he was really feeling a bit flustered. Just who did Ren think he was?] You make it sound like we're old friends.

[That may have had some bite to it, but mostly because this was unknown territory right now. How do you even deal with something like this?]

[prison]

Aren't we? [ He leans further against the counter now, nearing his face. ] If not, we can be.

[ At this proximity, it's hard to miss the faint flush across his cheeks, and he smiles. Akechi has changed. Or maybe this is how he's always been, and he hid it well enough in Ren's presence. Regardless, he insists that Akechi stays anyway. It might be a bit of scandal, having someone here past close, but it's something he's willing to risk.

He moves from behind the counter and walks outside, flipping the sign to close and locking the door behind him. There's finality to the way the door lock sounds the latch. With that sound, Akechi should know he's stuck here for a while. ]

You don't have anywhere else to be, do you?

[justcawse]

[Why was he so close?! Too close! Too close! Abort mission! Despite his attempts, nothing really leaves his mouth, so he just pouted a little and gave him a look as he backed away. What gives anyways?

For the moment he's safe, but only until he hears the lock.]

I should really call the police on you for holding me captive, you know... [Actually... Technically speaking...] Or I could just arrest you myself for harrassment.

[No he couldn't, but it's better than giving him the upper hand here. He may have gotten past of lot of his initial mood swings, but that stubborn pout of his hasn't faded in the midst of him about to lose another fight so to speak.]

[prison]

Arrest me, [ He scoffs a little. ] Aren't we beyond the cat and mouse chase now, or are you feeling nostalgic?

[ Because that's been their relationship from the start, isn't it? Cat and mouse. Ace Detective chasing Phantom Thieves- it sounds like right out of a movie, actually. And now the two of them are alone in a little cafe upon chance. ]

Do you really want to leave, Akechi?

[justcawse]

[Damn it. What's with his smug attitude? It pisses him off. It wasn't the same as the past, but even still... How dare he play with him like this when he -- himself -- had no idea how to feel about anything these days? Ren had it all figured out and he...

Putting one hand on his forehead while trying to get a grip and the other gloved hand clinching into a fist without him even realizing, he tried to calm himself down. Why couldn't he have gotten his life together? Why couldn't he just... figure out what to do with himself...?

Damn it!

Oops. And that was his clinched hand slammed down on the counter. Breath. Relax.]

Don't you dare act you know a thing about me.

[There's that irregular side of him that he's been trying to suppress this entire time. It was anger, sure, but more than that it was him on the brink of acting on his own hurt wounds and confusion. It wasn't exactly directed towards Ren.

He should have left. He shouldn't be here but... part of him knew Ren was right. Deep, deep down.... He didn't want to leave. If he did, he would have already chanced the rain.]

[prison]

[ The fist slam on the counter startles him a little, but he remains neutral as he carefully approaches Akechi. He thinks, he might have fucked up there, moving things along too quickly when Akechi is clearly not ready for any of this. And Ren understands, but there's a largely selfish part of him that still wants him to remain there anyway. There's so much they have to catch up on, after all.

He sighs. ] I don't.

So help me figure you out. [ He's tempted, then, to reach out, lay a hand across his, but ultimately decides against it. He's not ready for it, probably. ] Help me understand you.

[ Akechi decided to come here. He came here first, so there must be something he's chasing after. A memory, perhaps. That's why he'd come in the first place. ]

[justcawse]

[Why was this happening? Why was he allowing this to happen? Was it because he had nothing left? No matter how long it had been, he still had no idea how to move on. He couldn't keep living a lie when there was nothing left, and yet lies were all he had to protect himself with.

And here was Ren still trying to become friends. To still get to know him even though he knew everything he'd done. What kind of stupid idiot did that anyway? Why did he let him just get away with this so easily? He didn't understand anything and that frustrated him. There was no one here and no chance of anyone coming in, so he had no reason to fall back to his usual facade. Not when Ren knew what he was like.]

What does it matter? It's not like I have anything left. Why are you so insistent on getting closer to someone like me...? [A pause] Trash like me...?

[That deep seated adversity towards friendship was still very present, but only conflicted things more. Deep down he knew he was lonely. His cognitive self wasn't lying and that pissed him off even more. He wanted someone to want him around and yet when someone was doing just that, he found it so hard to accept it after so long. Why couldn't he just accept it? Why couldn't he just let go of the past?]

[prison]

[ There's nowhere to hide here, and he knows Akechi's at wits end. No facade to hide under, no people to blend in with. Utter silence befalls the two of them, save for the crackling of thunder outside and downpour of rain. Ren lets the words settle down and for him to catch a moment to breathe and think about what he just said.

He steps a pace closer, and closer, reaching a hand out and having it lie on Akechi's shoulder. ]

Because I caught a glimpse of what we could have been. You and I being here is the chance I've been waiting for.

[ Ren cants his head to the side, peering at him inquisitively. ]

Don't you feel the same? You decided to come here, after all.

[justcawse]

[He jumped at the touch of Ren hand's on his shoulder, but at least he hasn't slapped it away yet. Mostly because he was not used to having any physical affection even as small as this and also because he was too pre-occupied by his words.]

I.. I don't know. I didn't intentionally come here.

[He sort of just wandered this way, so that was probably a yes deep down.]

[prison]

[ Akechi doesn't slap his hand away, and Ren grows bolder.

He allows himself a gentle, reassuring squeeze. One that tells him that it's okay to be here, and whatever reason he's got has or doesn't have doesn't change the fact that he's here. That's the only thing that matters to Ren at the moment. ]

That's fine. You don't have to explain yourself.

[ He removes his hand so that he can properly remove his apron and consider himself done for the night. There's still Akechi's dish and demitasse to take care of before he can head up stairs, but he'll cross that bridge one he gets there. ]

Stay, Akechi. For once, time is on our side.

[justcawse]

[He wasn't going to take no for an answer was he? Not that Akechi was really definitively saying no to any of this. What was wrong with him? What was it about Ren that made him so damn appealing? No matter how much he pushed Ren away, the guy was stubborn. Was there even a point in resisting anymore? Probably not, but old habits died hard, as they say.

If he was only here for the summer, it wasn't going to be a long term thing anyway...

Letting out a frustrated sigh, he brought his hand back to his forehead as he slightly shook it.]

It's not like you'll take no for an answer anyway.

[That was his way of giving into it finally, no matter how awkward he might be about any of this.]

[prison]

[ Of course he's stubborn. Everything up until this point has worked out almost too perfectly for him, and he may still be riding the high of that. Ren's suffered through the rut of his journey, but through the hardships, he emerged victorious.

Akechi had been the only one that got away- the one person he couldn't save. And now he's here, giving him another chance at it. Like hell is he going to let that go. ]

So you'll stay? [ It's said with a grin. ] Why don't you finish up your meal. I'll finish up cleaning, then we can head up to the attic.

[justcawse]

[This was dangerous to his own good... Or so Akechi wanted to believe. Dealing with life on your own for so long did things to you. He can't help that strange feeling seeing his reaction though. He couldn't begin to explain why he felt that way, but trying to figure out how to go on from this point was difficult for him to begin with.]

I've got nothing better to do right now.

[Was this even a smart move? Probably not.]

[prison]

Good. [ he starts, then smiles. ] Good.

[ He moves right back behind the counter and starts tidying up. Empty dishes go into the sink, loose grinds gets dusted away and trashed. He makes sure all the equipment is cleaned and every lid is sealed, just the way Sojiro had left it. That way, he can spend time with Akechi uninterrupted upstairs.

It takes a few moments, but eventually every dish gets back in the cabinets and equipment dried for next-day use.

When Ren's finally done, he turns off all the light downstairs and motions Akechi to follow him. ]

Let's head up, then.

[justcawse]

[Akechi will at least finish his food. This day has been highly irregular (more so than usual), but at this point he was in too far. He may as well see it through. Although being here past closing time... with just the two of them.... in his room no less... This was all so weird. He didn't say a word as he followed awkwardly behind.]

[prison]

[ He's led to his bedroom, for all intents and purposes, and lingers a little bit, eyeing Akechi. ]

Feel free to sit down.

[ The futon is available, at least, and Morgana seems to be staying at Futaba's while the rain remains, which makes it truly only the two of them- first time in a long while, he thinks.

At the very least, he'll take initiative and sit on the futon himself, motioning Akechi to join him. ]

Morgana's out for the night. So it's just the two of us.

[justcawse]

[If anything, this whole situation just proved how out of his element he was right now. It was just so bizarre and every part of him wanted to keep resisting as he always had. For now though, he'll go along with it, awkwardly taking a seat next to him.]

I see...

[Glancing around the room for something to comment about. he'd been here before of course, but not for the sole purpose of visiting. He took in the details of the room more observantly than before. He didn't really care before and the others had been here the other times.]

It seems you've adjusted to living here.

[prison]

I've grown pretty fond of the place. It's quaint.

[ Who knew he would become so attached to this janky little loft. Attic trash, Akechi once called him. But it's due to everything that's happened that can make him remember that in a fond light, despite everything. The important thing is he's changed now. ]

Are you adjusting well...? To life.

[justcawse]

[Ah yes. The eternal struggle of a pathological liar. He could just speak truthfully since Ren would know he was bullshitting anyway. On the other hand, when you live a lie for so long, it was hard to stop. Every instinct in him was dialing back to what he knew best and yet... What good would that do him...? He'd already come this far. Was it even worth trying to fake it until he made it with someone who knew him well enough?

Letting out a sigh with all of that running through his mind..]

I don't even know where to begin.

[That was.... brutally honest considering what he was like normally.]

[prison]

We've got all night.

[ The rain isn't going to let up anytime soon, that he knows for sure. He leans back against the futon, glancing over in Akechi's position. ]

Let's start with this, then: do you think it's too late for us. [ He shifts a little on the seat. ] To be friends.

[justcawse]

[That.... wasn't quite what he was getting at, but it was a change in topic for the time being. Cupping his chin into his left hand, he sighed.]

You already know how I feel about... friends..

[He was stubborn, but he wasn't going off the rails about this at the very least.]

I'm better off on my own.

[That definitely wasn't true right now and the loneliness inside him was making that damn clear. How do you let people into your life after so long though?]

[prison]

That was then, and this is now.

[ It would be strange for him to consider themselves anything besides friends, when he's holed up in the same place Ren lives, in his bedroom, sitting with him in close proximity. But he lets Akechi consider them whatever he needs them to be, if only to sate his stubbornness. ]

You don't have to be, you know. This can change. They have changed. I don't want it to be too late for us.