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[acrookedgait.livejournal.com]

[So, Gakupo's decided that he's dead.

While it is unfortunate that he (suddenly, apparently, imaginatively) is, he's very happy about it, for someone self-diagnosed as deceased. But then! He's always happy, isn't he? Yes, yes, just keep on smiling. Nothing's bad so long as you keep on smiling.

...

Most likely at you. And you, oh--and you, too. He's just standing there. Smiiiiiling at everything and everyone and really nothing at all.

What do you mean this is creepy? Don't be ridiculous.]

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[subjecting]

It seems that way. You don't have to concern yourself with it, however. It wasn't important.

[He tilts his head.] Are you a human or robot?

[acrookedgait.livejournal.com]

Human or robot?

[Oh yes. Humans. Like th--. Vaguely,] Does it matter?

[subjecting]

It does to me. [Knowing the humans from the robots is very important.]

I want to know what you are.

[acrookedgait.livejournal.com]

[Thinking. Thinking.]

Then I'm-- [broken, humans, bad, robot? no, no] --a matryoshka. [Yes, yes, that's it. That's what he is, isn't he?]

[subjecting]

A matryoshka? A doll within a doll? [DOLLCEPTION]

[acrookedgait.livejournal.com]

That's it. [He claps his hands together.] Of course, of course.

[subjecting]

[He's not completely satisfied with that answer, but it'll do.]

How interesting. I've never spoken with a matryoshka before.

[acrookedgait.livejournal.com]

Haven't you, now? [...What was it, again?] Though it's fine. Just greet everyone the same.

[Pause.] Smiling. Smiling's the only way.

[subjecting]

[Smirks at that.] Smiling? Like you are?

[acrookedgait.livejournal.com]

Of course. It's all you need to do.

[subjecting]

Unfortunately, I can't agree. Some situations require something other than smiling.

[acrookedgait.livejournal.com]

... [He shakes his head. No, no, that's wrong.]

[subjecting]

[Seriously, KaITO could think of plenty of moments to not smile. Wasted ice-cream cakes, for example. That's just terrible.]

You're satisfied with standing there and smiling?

[acrookedgait.livejournal.com]

Of course.

[Give it a try, KaITO. Solves all one's worries.]

[subjecting]

How long do you plan on standing there?

[acrookedgait.livejournal.com]

... [Good question. For just a moment, Gakupo looks thoughtful.]

Who knows? However long I need to. [...] Perhaps I'll stand somewhere else, or somewhere else...

[subjecting]

So you are capable of moving elsewhere. [Teasing:] I was beginning to think you were broken.

[acrookedgait.livejournal.com]

[Gakupo blinks at that, expression becoming a little blanker. Murmured:] Broken?

[............]

/forever late

[subjecting]

Hmmm?

[He noticed the change in expression, but not so much the words.]

/welcomes with open arms anyhow 8D

[acrookedgait.livejournal.com]

N---o. [Jerky shake of the head and the smile returns.] Not broken.

/runs into arms ;A;

[subjecting]

[...he just grins at that.]

I'll take your word for it.

/holds gently

[acrookedgait.livejournal.com]

[Another one of those blank, vague smiles.] Yes, do. [Hmm. What was it, again. Ah, he's forgotten.]

/weeps

[subjecting]

I suppose you know how to take care of yourself.

[Not that KaITO was concerned or anything.] Enjoy your permanent stay here, then.

/d-dries tears?!

[acrookedgait.livejournal.com]

And you too, of course.

[Malicious? Certainly not! After all, he's still smiling, unperturbed.]