Awkward Redhead Bonding Time [Closed]

[bloodyashes]

Characters: Your local sources of Stupid Fabre Genes
Setting: The sauna. //swoon
Format: Knowing us, probably actionspam.
Summary: Asch attempts to corner his wayward replica with a hairbrush, and gets dragged into the baths instead. Awkward bonding ensues.
Warnings: Here be awkward, naked redheads.

[Alright, enough was enough. Luke's usual mess of hair was bad enough, but something about it today was just terrible enough to really set his original off. To that end, Asch has snagged his hairbrush out of his room and is now stalking his way down the stairs after his replica. A quick peek over their connection gives him a location, and -

Why is Luke going to the sauna, anyway?

...Doesn't matter. Asch stomps his way into the locker room with every bit of authority he can muster, that hairbrush held not unlike a weapon. Why couldn't he have gotten the version with short hair, again?]

Alright, idiot, where are you?

[At least he's not abusing the mindlink this time? Be grateful for small blessings, Luke.]

Comments

[sacred_flamer]

[Luke almost rolled his eyes, but his attitude quickly sobered.]

...not until you came, anyway.

[bloodyashes]

[A bit of uncomfortable shifting, there.]

It's not something I like doing. But I can't just let you walk into situations where you'll be manipulated again, either.

[sacred_flamer]

I know, I know...

[Luke sunk down until his mouth was just barely above the water.]

...I'm scared Van will show up here some day.

[bloodyashes]

[A pause, then he scoots over towards Luke and runs a hand through his replica's hair.]

If he does, we'll deal with it.

[And then, a bit of a smile - ]

Assuming Sheba doesn't blast him into oblivion first.

[sacred_flamer]

[...Asch, water yu doin'? Luke let out an awkward noise, not... really sure how to deal with another guy, not to mention his original, playing with his hair like that. Well, other than sit there and blush like a school girl. What the hell is your obsession with his hair, Asch? It's the same as yours!]

Yeah, you should have been there in the Dark World. She was scary.

[bloodyashes]

[And in case you hadn't noticed, Luke, having his hair fussed with is one of the few things Asch finds legitimately comforting. So of course he's going to use that to give what comfort he can.]

You realize that I was watching the entire time, right?

[Creeper gonn creep.]

[sacred_flamer]

Watching and being there are two different things, Asch.

[bloodyashes]

I experienced it all through your senses. That includes that burn, by the way.

[Fucking dragons, ow.]

[sacred_flamer]

Oh...

[Luke let out a sheepish noise.]

...sorry about that.

[bloodyashes]

[He sighs very slightly.]

It's fine. And if you really are interested in fonic artes, I suppose we can give it a shot.

[sacred_flamer]

I wouldn't mind, but...

[...even he had to admit, he was pretty stupid.]

...maybe it'd be better if I learned more battle tactics... or heck, how to get people to actually listen to me...

[bloodyashes]

No reason to not learn both.

[Although if they're being honest, Asch has more experience with assassination tactics than anything in the field. Still, the fact that Luke was even trying...]

[sacred_flamer]

[Luke glanced over at him, a bit shy and self conscious of his shortcomings. omg Nai that is not what I mean I know you thought it get your head out of the gutter]

...you really think I can?

[bloodyashes]

Why shouldn't you?

[And instead of stroking Luke's hair, this time he lightly whacks his replica in the back of the head. Bonk.]

Logically, you're capable of anything I am.

[sacred_flamer]

[Heeey, he was finally getting comfortable with that freaky stroking. Luke pouted, sinking in the water a bit.]

Yeah, but... well, I'm not as smart as you are.

[bloodyashes]

[And, to what is no doubt Luke's surprise, have a hmph.]

No, you're not as experienced.

[sacred_flamer]

Er... there's a difference?

[Yes, Luke. Yes there is.]

[bloodyashes]

[A big difference.]

Someone who's outright stupid won't be able to make good decisions no matter how much experience they get. If you're willing and able to learn, then you aren't stupid.

[sacred_flamer]

[Luke paused a moment, looking shy again.]

S-so... before, in the Dark World... was I doing okay...?

[bloodyashes]

Hell of a lot better than the rest of those idiots.

[Seriously, those guys weren't even trying. And he can hardly hold it against Luke that the rest of the group ignored him.]

[sacred_flamer]

[Luke sunk into the water to hide how much he was blushing, muttering a faint "thanks" as he went.]

[bloodyashes]

[And on that note, it's hairbrush time, before they get completely wrinkly. Sorry, Luke, Asch is just going to casually reach behind you and grab a chunk of the long hair that's floating on the water, gently pulling the brush through it.]

[sacred_flamer]

H-hey!

[Traitor! They were having a tender moment!]

[bloodyashes]

[Really, Luke, you know damn well that that's the only reason he came in here. There is no escape now.

He's very careful to not pull, though, even though some of the tangles in Luke's hair make him scowl.]

[sacred_flamer]

[Luke just sulked, pouting at Asch as he ran the comb through his hair, flinching every time he snagged a tangle.]

Why you gotta do this anyway?