PARTY @ THE KAGAMINE'S (court au)

[was_no_monster]

[ so sometimes you need a break from fucking and/or bleeding your way to godly power, right? and what better way to do that to head home for a few days! where you will not have to do any of the above!

also why the hell not bring your fellow undead alternate universe twin while you're at it, god knows that guy needs a break too. it's not like your father will mind. ]

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[was_no_monster]

[ knocking on the door and trying not to vibrate too hard '/-' ]

[coaldhearted]

[Harvey has no idea why he agreed to this. None. He's also been chainsmoking ever since Kaito brought it up.

He'd be looming just behind Kaito if he weren't a few inches shorter.]

[miraculost]

[muffled, from inside]

Ah- just a moment! I'll be right there--

[was_no_monster]

[ oh my god that's my dad's voice URGE TO VIBRATE INTENSIFIES— wait Harvey is smoking again nnnnnnnngggggh. in an undertone ]

Ah— sorry, you should put that out, he got sick a while back and his lungs aren't the best...

[coaldhearted]

Ah- okay.

[stubs it out and pockets it, fast, shaking his head a little as if to waft away the remaining smoke.]

[miraculost]

[there is the sound of footsteps approaching the door, then the lock opening with a click, and then the door swings open]

Hello, sorry for th-- Kaito!

[was_no_monster]

[ has just about enough time to mutter a quick, grateful "thank you" before the door opens

and nope. NOPE. FEELINGS ]

...Papa, I'm home.

[ looking... actually better for wear? his scarring has faded some more, along with most of the mismatch between skin tones ]

[coaldhearted]

[Harvey didn't think he'd be able to cope with this and already it's so much worse than he imagined. He backs up two steps before he even realizes what he's doing, and at that point it's really hard to argue with the idea of leaving while they're distracted. He can just take a walk or something, let them have their family time and come back after a bit...

Except he wouldn't come back and he knows it.

carry on normally he's just fighting himself back here.]

[miraculost]

You're back already - ah, look at you, you look so healthy!

[clasps his shoulders warmly]

[was_no_monster]

[ covering Len's hands with his own '/^' and that should be a huge heads-up because Kaito's hands are actually warm ]

Mmm. I got some things fixed... I'm afraid I'm only back for a little while, though; I needed a break.

[ aaand I heard those footsteps so I better step in before Harvey takes off :( ]

I brought a friend with me, too; I didn't think you'd mind... Papa, this is Harvey— Harvey, this is my father, Len Kagamine.

[coaldhearted]

[So much for taking off, then. Good catch, Kaito.

Harvey steps out from behind Kaito and nods to Len, extending his left (only) hand. And... it's uncanny how someone who clearly isn't a Kaito can look so eerily like him, yet somehow more wrecked, with the missing arm and rust-like sores creeping up his cheek, not to mention the mismatched eyes (right copper, matching his hair, left a dull mud-like brown, both a little unfocused upon close examination). Even the hand he's offering is too skinny, wrist rail-thin.

He's also shame-faced enough that it's pretty clear he was thinking about taking off.]

Hi.

[miraculost]

[THANK YOU FOR THE REDIRECT KAITO because your hands are warm and that is the most amazing thing that has happened ever]

Of course I don't mind; it's nice to meet you, Harvey--

[...wow kid you are wrecked. but Len only pauses a moment before extending his left hand in turn, to shake Harvey's warmly]

[was_no_monster]

[ trying. not to fuss. '/^' anxious hovering ]

...We've got a lot in common, so...

[coaldhearted]

...Subtle.

[not even offended just. resigned.]

Nice to meet you too. Anyway, don't let me interfere with your reunion. Is it okay if I check out the neighborhood?

[DON'T LET HIM HE'LL NEVER COME BACK]

[miraculost]

Are you sure you don't want to come in for a while first?

[was_no_monster]

[ you are the best father. just in case, though, he's still reaching out and casually snagging Harvey by the hood :) ]

Well, if you want me to be blunt, I'd rather you didn't prove my point by immediately running off.

...Really, we can wait until you're settled.

[coaldhearted]

...If you're sure.

[I SEE THERE ARE NO ESCAPE OPTIONS HERE]

[miraculost]

[none]

Come on in, then! I wasn't expecting visitors, but I can probably scrounge together a quick lunch.

[was_no_monster]

[ why that face :c letting go and withdrawing his hand, although he presses it very briefly to Harvey's upper back in an attempt at comfort first ]

It doesn't have to be much; Harvey doesn't really eat.

[coaldhearted]

[he just feels guilty for trying to bail in the first place, let alone needing to get shut down so hard.

shoots kaito a slightly grateful look at the gesture, shh it's okay.]

At least the scrounging will be easier?

[miraculost]

Haha, I suppose so!

Kaito, how long are the two of you going to be staying?

[was_no_monster]

[ we all have issues, dude, ain't no shame in it (unless you're me) ]

Ah— a week, I think. Maybe less; I'm allied with a group a lot like the old police force, and we tend to keep busier than any of us would like...

[coaldhearted]

Did you really give them a way to call you back from vacation...

[miraculost]

I see... Well, that's just like you, after all.

But I'm glad to hear you'll be staying for a while! Harvey, I have a spare room you can use while you're here.

[was_no_monster]

[ flushes. ...he's not dignifying that with a response. it has nothing to do with him being a terrible liar. ]