Going on a date doesn't mean we're dating. I meant, I don't think you're into the couple thing.
Have you ever even been on a real date?
( Technicalities!! )
No celebrating, then.
Yeah, two outings.
( That's a sentiment Hawks can understand, all things considered. But for him, it's a nice escape from the reality of the life he's lived. To hope someone sees him as a person, not the tool he's been made into, and wants to celebrate. Dabi isn't exactly the person he'd hope to spend the day with, but it's all he's got for now. Though a part of him can't help but feel a hint of sadness and a twinge of jealousy to know he could have been spending the day with Choso, someone who wanted to be with him for him, if it weren't for the whole multiple boyfriends thing. It's just another reminder to Hawks that he's not meant to mean something like that to someone.
But at least he has Dabi. Even if it just means insults, mistrust, and callous indifference. It's nice to have someone he can drag around. )
then they wouldn't call it goin on a date, would they.
[could just be feeling petulant right now; hawks can decide.]
ya seriously gonna ask me that?
[does he look like a man who'd be going out on dates with people?]
what's the second one?
[on the opposite, dabi has no desire to escape from his reality, since he's gunning for the revenge and hatred that compose his lifeblood and keep him running. he's already accepted he's nothing but a weapon, failed and useless, and so became a revenant of his past to do exactly what his father wanted: take down and surpass the number one hero and turn all eyes onto enji todoroki. too bad for dear old dad his ambitions aren't going to end the way he wants.
sorry, hawks, but dabi's not someone to immediately get connected with someone else. though the fact he's agreed to hawks' outing suggests he at least feels comfortable enough around the other man to spend that time with him. and frankly, they've gotten along well in hawks' home, with dabi moving in and settling easily. he might be a bit of a slob at times, and grumbles if he's told to do chores after trying to get out of them... but ultimately does them. and well enough too.
but hawks' presence helps. makes this place less of a pain in the butt.]
( It's harmless; Hawks doesn't mind it either way. )
You don't really share much. So it doesn't hurt to ask. For all I know, you have a wife and five kids somewhere.
( He's obviously joking with that last bit. But it's still said as if he isn't just as guilty of dodging questions and avoiding sharing details about himself that actually matter or offer a glimpse of who he is under the title of hero. )
One on Christmas and the other one for my birthday. We can get cake.
( The cake part is one of the most important parts here.
At the end of the day, Hawks doesn't want to lose so much of himself that he ends up like Tsutsumi - killing the people in charge of him and serving a life in prison for it. So enjoying the little things, holding onto some shred of humanity through things like enjoying his birthday... It takes the edge off sometimes.
And Hawks doesn't expect much from Dabi. Not closeness or fondness, not even really friendship. He thinks they've both come to accept each other's presence, at least. But it is a creeping change for Hawks. Dabi is something he can focus on, and whether Dabi sees it or not, it's what Hawks does. Quietly adjusting meals to better suit Dabi's preferences, rearranging things in a way to make the villain's life easier, steadily filling their tree house with the stuff Dabi needs to have a proper home.
There's a dangerous void left without Endeavor and the Commission for Hawks, and not even Hawks realizes that he's trying to draw Dabi into it to give himself a purpose, someone to hold onto. )
Me? December 28th.
( Casual information. It's on plenty of trading cards and magazines. )
[oh right... hawks came from before that. he doesn't know. heh, amusing.]
i know. i like to keep it that way. just like you.
[a quiet, calm calling out to hawks' propensity to do the same thing. he's a rather tricky individual, keeps his information close to his chest, and exists as his own enigmatic person despite being so open and visible to others.
so a christmas date and hawks' birthday, huh...]
all right. that's pretty close together.
[it's been a long time since he had a birthday celebration. over ten years. way back then, his mother and siblings tried to at least make their birthdays special, even if their father didn't care. oh he remembered. enji wasn't stupid or forgetful. that just made it even more difficult, knowing he knew and still didn't give a shit enough to do more than set a wrapped present down and leave, or more often dumping the responsibility for presents onto rei or one of the servants. completely removed from the day he created these things he no longer considered worthwhile.
yeah. acceptance is about where they are right now, though dabi's begun to at least share meals with him. he's more comfortable in hawks' nest and provided he's not going out to do something illegal, tends to stick around the winged hero when he's out and about. flying lessons had been... interesting once dabi's wings grew in. almost dragonic or demonic looking, but strong.
so long as hawks doesn't drop fish, plain white rice, or natto on his table, dabi'll eat whatever he brings him. and he'll help out with the cooking? ... though hawks probably doesn't want him to, considering dabi's version of cooking is FLAME ON with zero real knowledge of how to cook. he never had to before.
sad truth is, there's a massive void for dabi without endeavor, a life without purpose or meaning other than surviving until he can go home and regain his reason for existence. hawks, however, is slowly becoming an anchor to attach himself to.]
( Hawks huffs softly at his phone in a sound that might be a laugh. Of course Dabi isn't going to share anything with him. But it doesn't hurt to try. )
You can always ask if there's something you want to know. I might answer.
( Or brush off the question like he usually does. But hey, maybe Dabi will ask a question that he doesn't mind answering. Not that he thinks there's anything in particular that Dabi actually cares to know. )
We can always add a couple more in between to keep you busy, if you want.
( That's a joke. Mostly. Hawks really is restless. Needs something to tether himself to. It's such a frustrating feeling, one he only knows how to get rid of by bothering the only person he's used to at this point. Comfortable, even. And isn't that a hilarious thought? That he's comfortable with someone he's sure would barbeque him without a hint of remorse.
It could be worse, he supposes.
The question, though, catches him by surprise. If they could see each other, Dabi'd be able to see how the red feathers fluff up in a mix of curiosity and something that feels strangely like... Happiness? Being asked what he wants means Dabi cares enough in some strange way to ask even if it's just to entertain the idea. )
Another blanket would be nice. It gets pretty chilly at night.
( He could leave it at that. Should leave at that. But sometimes he can't help himself: )
Unless you want to snuggle. You're probably nice and warm.
[he's a secretive man. and an annoying asshole on top o it. the retort he gets across the phone only reaffirms that decision. gonna take more than that to unlock him.]
thanks for the permission. i might ask.
[brush him off enough and he won't bother asking unless he thinks it'll bug hawks. which he's done a few times before. lying on the couch and tossing something in the air, only to come up with some shit question he knows the other man won't want to answer. but sometimes he'll ask things... genuine things.]
ya know i ain't the best person to go out on a night on the town with.
[less because he's a walking skeletal in appearance and more because dabi isn't the most physically robust when it comes to walking all over the place. annoyingly, however, he's found himself growing more comfortable with hawks' presence, more willing to come out of his room and simply be around the other man for random things. hawks is a point of normalcy for him in this stupid world. ironic, considering he'd try to kill the man in the future back home.]
ya just get cold easily. any particular material or weight?
[a heavy cotton one is gonna only be useful in cold weather, while a light silk one could be used mostly in the summer. he's mostly asking for ideas and variety, so hawks won't just list what he wants and then there's no surprise. also because dabi doesn't want to get stuck looking for one particular thing and end up a dead end. give him some options at least.
... okay that's not exactly an "option" for a gift. but ...]
( The list of things he won't answer is pretty long, all things considered, but the more time they spend together and longer they share a living space, the more likely it is one of them will have questions about something. Whether or not either of them actually opens up about it is an entirely different story. But he knows he definitely has questions he'd like to ask eventually.
Maybe he'll turn the tables on Dabi and find the right moment to dig at him instead. )
It doesn't have to be anything adventurous or far.
( Going out and checking out someplace new or showing Dabi something interesting is nice. But it is cold. )
Or we could play a game or something here. It's not always fun spending a lot of time outside in the cold.
( Hawks doesn't hate the cold, but it isn't his favorite, either. )
Something warm. I'm not picky.
( He really isn't unless it's about his coffee.
Dabi might just hear Hawks laugh.
He doesn't actually expect Dabi to snuggle with him. )
We can share your bed. Or mine. Or snuggle on the couch.
[he said he might and that's what he's sticking to. dabi doesn't expect hawks to be anywhere close to forthcoming about certain topics. mostly because dabi isn't big on talking about himself either. at best they'd probably end up trading information on a case by case basis. still, the more they live together, the more chances they have to talk and even dabi can start to run out of topics they start to stretch thin.
good luck digging at him, hawks. he's pretty hard to catch off guard. and same vice versa, he knows.]
all right. whenever ya wanna go.
[he's still new here, so he'll let hawks do the proverbial driving. figures the guy won't deliberately take him to a place the villain will find boring or annoying.]
ain't that cold outside. [stop whining. it's not cold. says the guy who isn't affected by cold. twice over.] what kinda game?
[noted on the blanket. a few come to mind and he makes a note about it on his phone for later. clicks his tongue in annoyance when he does indeed hear hawks laugh from the other room. a negative point for sharing a house.]
( It feels a bit strange to have this conversation. When he was playing double agent, he expected them to get along and play nice. But this is different. There's no incentive for either of them to be civil to the other, and yet here they are. They're having a seemingly normal conversation, agreeing to spend time together...
It's nice? Is it weird that he thinks it's nice?
He puts his relic down for a minute to shuffle around the things in his bed. Dabi might hear him doing just that - the sound of a pillow falling on the ground. A few blankets being shaken out. It's one of the few things Dabi hears from him noise wise unless they're in the same room. Hawks isn't a particularly loud person; he's hyper aware of how much noise he does and doesn't make with how keen his wings are at picking up sound. It's a good distraction for the moment. He's not really used to conversations being comfortable and nice. The fact that it feels that way with Dabi? He doesn't know how he's supposed to feel about that.
But there's a flop as he drops back into his nest and then Dabi's relic will ping with his response. )
I'll let you know when I find something interesting.
And yeah, not for the guy with the fire quirk. It's a lot of work to keep all these feathers warm.
( And it is nice and comfortable in his nest of blankets. )
But that's not a no.
( Can you picture the amused look on his face, Dabi? )
[there's no incentive for him to be civil, but there's equally no incentive for him to behave like a villain. hawks keeps him fed and for the most part not bored. without endeavor or a bunch of self-righteous heroes running around the place, dabi feels no compulsion to really make trouble either. which is sometimes frustrating... a lack of purpose.
guess it's nice in some ways. boring in others.
dabi glances to the side when he hears hawks moving around the place. what's he doing, making his bed or something right now? the villain's never been one to have loud, excitable conversations, usually keeping his quiet, stoic demeanor and a deadpan, wry sarcasm that tosses some rudeness around. he's not fond of being close to loud noises either, so hawks makes a rather attractive roommate. he breaks from his thoughts when his relic alerts him again to a new comment.]
statin the obvious.
[he arches a brow at the latter comment and leans back on his bed.]
ya have to keep your feathers warm? i thought a bird's feathers kept him warm...
[like dog fur and stuff. birds live in cold places and fly at high speed and altitudes. learn something new every day.]
hn. guess it ain't.
[he can. if dabi were in the same room, he might even throw a pillow at him.]
( The lack of purpose is what gets to Hawks most days. The boredom weighs on him too. And that's partly why he starts to bother Dabi more often as the days go by. The other part might be because Hawks kinda likes him. For all the double agent thing they had going back home, the time they're spending together isn't built on false pretenses, trying to get information, or an intent to betray one another. They're just... coexisting. And it isn't too bad. )
Must be nice.
( Another soft huff of a laugh. )
In a way. Heat and sunlight helps keep them healthy. Stops things from hiding out in there, keeps the color, helps produce all the nutrients you need, kills bacteria and all that. But birds are pretty durable. We fly in cold and high places. But yeah, they usually keep me warm. I just like to be warm.
( If Dabi's paid any attention to Hawks during their time together, he's likely seen him hanging out in the pockets of sunlight that come in through the windows and doors. Happily sunning away and enjoying the warmth on his wings. )
[they can agree on the lack of purpose and boredom. this place tries to hone on the idea of being the best you can be, hidden potential and all that shit, but dabi's burnt all that crap out of him a long time ago. no one's going to give him some second chance to become the hero his father wanted him to. there's none of that left inside him. regret and sorrow became an inferno of hatred. it's not an example of one dream covering another; it's the product of one dream transforming into another. there's no going back. this place... unless they bring endeavor here, there's little for dabi to do here but exist.
at the very least, hawks is making that existence a tolerable thing. he's not going stir crazy too badly and the winged man is starting to nudge the villain out of the house more often. which isn't horrible... they did, after all, have a sort of thing going on back during the time hawks was a double agent.]
it's what i was born with.
[he got her blood, that aspect of her quirk, and nothing else positive. ironic really. dabi won't get into that argument right now. it's for another time. when he's not getting a sudden quick fix of ornithological information.]
that why ya hang out in places where the sun comes in?
[dabi always thought that was a cat thing, but guess what, turns out it's a bird thing too. surprise surprise.]
( There's a lot of questions he could ask about Dabi being "born with" his quirk. Stuff about his parents. His family. Where he's from, his past in general. But they aren't there yet. Doubts they'll ever really be there. But the more time they spend together, the more Hawks is starting to have his own suspicions about what he's seeing and what he already knows. It's not something he can really approach, but the temptation to ask is constantly there.
Best to leave that topic alone for now, especially if he wants to avoid any return questions about his own lineage and quirk. )
Yeah. It's called sunning. It's nice.
( On anyone else, they might have seen the invitation there. But of course, it's Dabi. Even if he did get what the hero was hinting at, he's dodging it. )
Yeah, yeah. If you got lonely, you know where to find me.
[ironically, in the future, hawks will know a lot about dabi's past, his parents, his family. but he's not from that point in dabi's time and the man isn't keen on dumping that information out right now. not that keeping it in poses any real advantage to him n this stupid place. eventually he might explain, since it's something to do. but odds are it'd drive a wedge between them, considering how hawks feels about endeavor.
all well. one day it'll happen and they'll have to deal with the fallout. whether that puts dabi out on his own or they end up killing each other remains to be seen. he could go either way.
or they might deal with it like mature adults.]
dontcha get sunburned doin that?
[or is that one way to get cancer? who knows. hawks has been doing it for awhile and hasn't suffered for it yet. nah, he got the invitation. both this time and the one from earlier.
they'll just have to wait till he sees hawks shivering.]
( It'll be... Interesting when Hawks learns the truth, for sure. Feelings about Endeavor aside, he's found himself in an awkward position when he has this strange. Attachment. To the villain.
It'll be a lot to swallow, that's for sure. And at this moment? He can't say he'd let Dabi get away without taking a few feathers to squishy places that are just shy of a fatal spot. And if the two of them can work through that, Hawks won't leave Dabi to the metaphorical sharks that are the regular occurrences in Folkmore.
But for now, he has his suspicions about who Dabi shares those eyes with. )
Nope. At least not yet, anyway.
( Most people just see the outward parts of his quirk, but there's definitely more that he thinks affords him some luxuries only birds have. )
Well yeah, I'm lonely. It's not like we're back home where my side kicks are following me around or I can pop in on the pros. Or visit my favorite food stands.
( He'd had Choso for that short bit of time, someone who took that edge off everything else. But he doubts Dabi wants to hear about that. Not that Hawks is in a hurry to talk about those feelings of not one but two people beating him out on affection he'd so eagerly wanted. )
[dabi doesn't have much reason to tell hawks the truth here, but since they're together and little will probably come from it (outside of hawks being crushed over endeavor's true nature) it might come out in the future. maybe.
that said, he'll be pretty ticked if his revealed truth earns him some feather blades to the gut. which is another reason why he's not too keen on admitting anything. it's not something hawks needs to know and not the kind of stress dabi wants in his current life. he's rather comfortable in this setup and losing it would be stupid of him. since he's not stupid...
anyways, if hawks wants to eventually piece it together, he can. since he's seen his white hair and obviously knows his eyes, plus his quirk, dabi wouldn't be entirely surprised about the man's suspicions. though he highly doubts hawks will figure out the truth himself, considering touya's been officially dead for years as far as hawks knows.
anyways.]
doubt ya will then.
[dabi mostly considers those wings to be hawks' quirk. albeit those markings on his eyes also lend themselves relation. wouldn't be shocked if the man has some avian qualities elsewhere.]
ya ain't wrong about that. some people might think this place is some kinda heaven, but it's just a cage keepin us from goin back home as far as i'm concerned.
[granted hawks has made it more tolerable than if dabi had to survive on the streets. at least one familiar face is worth seeing around. the aspect of being "lonely" is not something he wants to discuss either.]
ya know where my room is if ya start goin insane from being alone.
[guess he owes him something for putting his ass up all these weeks.]
( The only beef Hawks has with Dabi that will end in violence is the almost being burned to death thing. He might be a huge fan of Endeavor's and dedicated to him, but it isn't his place to rob anyone of the feelings they have over their past and those who wronged him. That said, who can blame Hawks if he needs to get in a shot or two as payback for almost being killed?
Everything else like his past being outted? Those things he can get over, especially here. And the truth about Endeavor... It's something he'll have to work through when he learns it. If he does.
But for now, he enjoys making up stories about where Dabi might have come from. Probably won't be long before he starts mentioning them to him just to see how annoyed Dabi might be to hear them.
There is something he's curious about now, though. )
What would you want to do if we can't go back?
( Of course he's entertained the idea himself more than a few times, what he'll do. But with Dabi in the picture... Now he has to be sure he can do what he can do for Dabi to make things better if they are stuck here permanently. )
Ahhh, I didn't know you cared.
( It's a very tempting offer. But he probably won't take him up on it for a while. )
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btw what would be a good gift for dabi
Date: 12/6/22 23:38 (UTC)( Even if Dabi is the only person he invests any time in here. )
Besides, you aren't doing anything else anyway, right?
uh, shit... he's not a big present person. here, a cast-iron skillet or pot.
Date: 12/7/22 00:07 (UTC)[the connotation is still there.]
hmph.
fine.
gives him a pack of staples
Date: 12/7/22 00:17 (UTC)It's basically asking the same thing, right?
It'll be fun, promise.
( ... he can't help himself. )
I'll even give you a good night kiss, if you ask nicely!
rude, don't ask for gift ideas and then give him nadda! hmph! see if he helps you again.
Date: 12/7/22 01:03 (UTC)i'll be the judge of that.
[the hesitation leaves him flat facing. what the hell's this...
...idiot.]
noted.
okay okay, puts himself in a pot for Dabi!!
Date: 12/7/22 01:14 (UTC)I'll do my best for Dabi!
( Do you really expect any different from him at this point, Dabi? )
When's your birthday, anyway? Is it soon?
buries him
Date: 12/7/22 01:19 (UTC)[aka: dating.
he expects a lot of things from hawks, though not all of them are right.]
january 18
r u d e
Date: 12/7/22 09:40 (UTC)( Dating is weird. Requires other people getting too close to someone else. )
Oh, it is soon. Do you want to celebrate?
he is
Date: 12/7/22 15:20 (UTC)[sheesh. problem with people these days; they don't listen to their own words.]
nah.
[birthdays don't mean anything when your existence never should've been in the first place.]
ya said two outins, right?
it's fine, hawks is used to todoroki rudeness
Date: 12/7/22 16:25 (UTC)Have you ever even been on a real date?
( Technicalities!! )
No celebrating, then.
Yeah, two outings.
( That's a sentiment Hawks can understand, all things considered. But for him, it's a nice escape from the reality of the life he's lived. To hope someone sees him as a person, not the tool he's been made into, and wants to celebrate. Dabi isn't exactly the person he'd hope to spend the day with, but it's all he's got for now. Though a part of him can't help but feel a hint of sadness and a twinge of jealousy to know he could have been spending the day with Choso, someone who wanted to be with him for him, if it weren't for the whole multiple boyfriends thing. It's just another reminder to Hawks that he's not meant to mean something like that to someone.
But at least he has Dabi. Even if it just means insults, mistrust, and callous indifference. It's nice to have someone he can drag around. )
good, cause it doesn't stop, haha
Date: 12/7/22 22:08 (UTC)[could just be feeling petulant right now; hawks can decide.]
ya seriously gonna ask me that?
[does he look like a man who'd be going out on dates with people?]
what's the second one?
[on the opposite, dabi has no desire to escape from his reality, since he's gunning for the revenge and hatred that compose his lifeblood and keep him running. he's already accepted he's nothing but a weapon, failed and useless, and so became a revenant of his past to do exactly what his father wanted: take down and surpass the number one hero and turn all eyes onto enji todoroki. too bad for dear old dad his ambitions aren't going to end the way he wants.
sorry, hawks, but dabi's not someone to immediately get connected with someone else. though the fact he's agreed to hawks' outing suggests he at least feels comfortable enough around the other man to spend that time with him. and frankly, they've gotten along well in hawks' home, with dabi moving in and settling easily. he might be a bit of a slob at times, and grumbles if he's told to do chores after trying to get out of them... but ultimately does them. and well enough too.
but hawks' presence helps. makes this place less of a pain in the butt.]
when's your birthday?
he would be Concerned if it did
Date: 12/7/22 22:39 (UTC)( It's harmless; Hawks doesn't mind it either way. )
You don't really share much. So it doesn't hurt to ask. For all I know, you have a wife and five kids somewhere.
( He's obviously joking with that last bit. But it's still said as if he isn't just as guilty of dodging questions and avoiding sharing details about himself that actually matter or offer a glimpse of who he is under the title of hero. )
One on Christmas and the other one for my birthday. We can get cake.
( The cake part is one of the most important parts here.
At the end of the day, Hawks doesn't want to lose so much of himself that he ends up like Tsutsumi - killing the people in charge of him and serving a life in prison for it. So enjoying the little things, holding onto some shred of humanity through things like enjoying his birthday... It takes the edge off sometimes.
And Hawks doesn't expect much from Dabi. Not closeness or fondness, not even really friendship. He thinks they've both come to accept each other's presence, at least. But it is a creeping change for Hawks. Dabi is something he can focus on, and whether Dabi sees it or not, it's what Hawks does. Quietly adjusting meals to better suit Dabi's preferences, rearranging things in a way to make the villain's life easier, steadily filling their tree house with the stuff Dabi needs to have a proper home.
There's a dangerous void left without Endeavor and the Commission for Hawks, and not even Hawks realizes that he's trying to draw Dabi into it to give himself a purpose, someone to hold onto. )
Me? December 28th.
( Casual information. It's on plenty of trading cards and magazines. )
be concerned regardless, oho
Date: 12/8/22 01:43 (UTC)[oh right... hawks came from before that. he doesn't know. heh, amusing.]
i know. i like to keep it that way. just like you.
[a quiet, calm calling out to hawks' propensity to do the same thing. he's a rather tricky individual, keeps his information close to his chest, and exists as his own enigmatic person despite being so open and visible to others.
so a christmas date and hawks' birthday, huh...]
all right. that's pretty close together.
[it's been a long time since he had a birthday celebration. over ten years. way back then, his mother and siblings tried to at least make their birthdays special, even if their father didn't care. oh he remembered. enji wasn't stupid or forgetful. that just made it even more difficult, knowing he knew and still didn't give a shit enough to do more than set a wrapped present down and leave, or more often dumping the responsibility for presents onto rei or one of the servants. completely removed from the day he created these things he no longer considered worthwhile.
yeah. acceptance is about where they are right now, though dabi's begun to at least share meals with him. he's more comfortable in hawks' nest and provided he's not going out to do something illegal, tends to stick around the winged hero when he's out and about. flying lessons had been... interesting once dabi's wings grew in. almost dragonic or demonic looking, but strong.
so long as hawks doesn't drop fish, plain white rice, or natto on his table, dabi'll eat whatever he brings him. and he'll help out with the cooking? ... though hawks probably doesn't want him to, considering dabi's version of cooking is FLAME ON with zero real knowledge of how to cook. he never had to before.
sad truth is, there's a massive void for dabi without endeavor, a life without purpose or meaning other than surviving until he can go home and regain his reason for existence. hawks, however, is slowly becoming an anchor to attach himself to.]
whatcha want?
[for a gift.]
always when it comes to Dabi
Date: 1/13/23 00:23 (UTC)You can always ask if there's something you want to know. I might answer.
( Or brush off the question like he usually does. But hey, maybe Dabi will ask a question that he doesn't mind answering. Not that he thinks there's anything in particular that Dabi actually cares to know. )
We can always add a couple more in between to keep you busy, if you want.
( That's a joke. Mostly. Hawks really is restless. Needs something to tether himself to. It's such a frustrating feeling, one he only knows how to get rid of by bothering the only person he's used to at this point. Comfortable, even. And isn't that a hilarious thought? That he's comfortable with someone he's sure would barbeque him without a hint of remorse.
It could be worse, he supposes.
The question, though, catches him by surprise. If they could see each other, Dabi'd be able to see how the red feathers fluff up in a mix of curiosity and something that feels strangely like... Happiness? Being asked what he wants means Dabi cares enough in some strange way to ask even if it's just to entertain the idea. )
Another blanket would be nice. It gets pretty chilly at night.
( He could leave it at that. Should leave at that. But sometimes he can't help himself: )
Unless you want to snuggle. You're probably nice and warm.
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Date: 1/15/23 19:48 (UTC)thanks for the permission. i might ask.
[brush him off enough and he won't bother asking unless he thinks it'll bug hawks. which he's done a few times before. lying on the couch and tossing something in the air, only to come up with some shit question he knows the other man won't want to answer. but sometimes he'll ask things... genuine things.]
ya know i ain't the best person to go out on a night on the town with.
[less because he's a walking skeletal in appearance and more because dabi isn't the most physically robust when it comes to walking all over the place. annoyingly, however, he's found himself growing more comfortable with hawks' presence, more willing to come out of his room and simply be around the other man for random things. hawks is a point of normalcy for him in this stupid world. ironic, considering he'd try to kill the man in the future back home.]
ya just get cold easily. any particular material or weight?
[a heavy cotton one is gonna only be useful in cold weather, while a light silk one could be used mostly in the summer. he's mostly asking for ideas and variety, so hawks won't just list what he wants and then there's no surprise. also because dabi doesn't want to get stuck looking for one particular thing and end up a dead end. give him some options at least.
... okay that's not exactly an "option" for a gift. but ...]
ya askin me to share the bed?
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Date: 1/16/23 01:53 (UTC)Ask away.
( The list of things he won't answer is pretty long, all things considered, but the more time they spend together and longer they share a living space, the more likely it is one of them will have questions about something. Whether or not either of them actually opens up about it is an entirely different story. But he knows he definitely has questions he'd like to ask eventually.
Maybe he'll turn the tables on Dabi and find the right moment to dig at him instead. )
It doesn't have to be anything adventurous or far.
( Going out and checking out someplace new or showing Dabi something interesting is nice. But it is cold. )
Or we could play a game or something here. It's not always fun spending a lot of time outside in the cold.
( Hawks doesn't hate the cold, but it isn't his favorite, either. )
Something warm. I'm not picky.
( He really isn't unless it's about his coffee.
Dabi might just hear Hawks laugh.
He doesn't actually expect Dabi to snuggle with him. )
We can share your bed. Or mine. Or snuggle on the couch.
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Date: 1/16/23 18:54 (UTC)good luck digging at him, hawks. he's pretty hard to catch off guard. and same vice versa, he knows.]
all right. whenever ya wanna go.
[he's still new here, so he'll let hawks do the proverbial driving. figures the guy won't deliberately take him to a place the villain will find boring or annoying.]
ain't that cold outside. [stop whining. it's not cold. says the guy who isn't affected by cold. twice over.] what kinda game?
[noted on the blanket. a few come to mind and he makes a note about it on his phone for later. clicks his tongue in annoyance when he does indeed hear hawks laugh from the other room. a negative point for sharing a house.]
idiot. i ain't ya personal bed warmer.
[though there's not a definitive "no" to that...]
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Date: 1/16/23 20:33 (UTC)It's nice? Is it weird that he thinks it's nice?
He puts his relic down for a minute to shuffle around the things in his bed. Dabi might hear him doing just that - the sound of a pillow falling on the ground. A few blankets being shaken out. It's one of the few things Dabi hears from him noise wise unless they're in the same room. Hawks isn't a particularly loud person; he's hyper aware of how much noise he does and doesn't make with how keen his wings are at picking up sound. It's a good distraction for the moment. He's not really used to conversations being comfortable and nice. The fact that it feels that way with Dabi? He doesn't know how he's supposed to feel about that.
But there's a flop as he drops back into his nest and then Dabi's relic will ping with his response. )
I'll let you know when I find something interesting.
And yeah, not for the guy with the fire quirk. It's a lot of work to keep all these feathers warm.
( And it is nice and comfortable in his nest of blankets. )
But that's not a no.
( Can you picture the amused look on his face, Dabi? )
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Date: 1/17/23 02:28 (UTC)guess it's nice in some ways. boring in others.
dabi glances to the side when he hears hawks moving around the place. what's he doing, making his bed or something right now? the villain's never been one to have loud, excitable conversations, usually keeping his quiet, stoic demeanor and a deadpan, wry sarcasm that tosses some rudeness around. he's not fond of being close to loud noises either, so hawks makes a rather attractive roommate. he breaks from his thoughts when his relic alerts him again to a new comment.]
statin the obvious.
[he arches a brow at the latter comment and leans back on his bed.]
ya have to keep your feathers warm? i thought a bird's feathers kept him warm...
[like dog fur and stuff. birds live in cold places and fly at high speed and altitudes. learn something new every day.]
hn. guess it ain't.
[he can. if dabi were in the same room, he might even throw a pillow at him.]
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Date: 1/22/23 00:53 (UTC)Must be nice.
( Another soft huff of a laugh. )
In a way. Heat and sunlight helps keep them healthy. Stops things from hiding out in there, keeps the color, helps produce all the nutrients you need, kills bacteria and all that. But birds are pretty durable. We fly in cold and high places. But yeah, they usually keep me warm. I just like to be warm.
( If Dabi's paid any attention to Hawks during their time together, he's likely seen him hanging out in the pockets of sunlight that come in through the windows and doors. Happily sunning away and enjoying the warmth on his wings. )
If you get cold, you know where to find me.
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Date: 1/22/23 20:55 (UTC)at the very least, hawks is making that existence a tolerable thing. he's not going stir crazy too badly and the winged man is starting to nudge the villain out of the house more often. which isn't horrible... they did, after all, have a sort of thing going on back during the time hawks was a double agent.]
it's what i was born with.
[he got her blood, that aspect of her quirk, and nothing else positive. ironic really. dabi won't get into that argument right now. it's for another time. when he's not getting a sudden quick fix of ornithological information.]
that why ya hang out in places where the sun comes in?
[dabi always thought that was a cat thing, but guess what, turns out it's a bird thing too. surprise surprise.]
i don't get cold, hawks.
dabi growing out the white hair??
Date: 1/22/23 23:00 (UTC)Best to leave that topic alone for now, especially if he wants to avoid any return questions about his own lineage and quirk. )
Yeah. It's called sunning. It's nice.
( On anyone else, they might have seen the invitation there. But of course, it's Dabi. Even if he did get what the hero was hinting at, he's dodging it. )
Yeah, yeah. If you got lonely, you know where to find me.
he alternates between dyeing it and uncoloring it. usually white while inside and doing nothing.
Date: 1/23/23 03:52 (UTC)all well. one day it'll happen and they'll have to deal with the fallout. whether that puts dabi out on his own or they end up killing each other remains to be seen. he could go either way.
or they might deal with it like mature adults.]
dontcha get sunburned doin that?
[or is that one way to get cancer? who knows. hawks has been doing it for awhile and hasn't suffered for it yet. nah, he got the invitation. both this time and the one from earlier.
they'll just have to wait till he sees hawks shivering.]
ya sure this isn't about you bein lonely?
turning white for the winters
Date: 1/28/23 19:01 (UTC)It'll be a lot to swallow, that's for sure. And at this moment? He can't say he'd let Dabi get away without taking a few feathers to squishy places that are just shy of a fatal spot. And if the two of them can work through that, Hawks won't leave Dabi to the metaphorical sharks that are the regular occurrences in Folkmore.
But for now, he has his suspicions about who Dabi shares those eyes with. )
Nope. At least not yet, anyway.
( Most people just see the outward parts of his quirk, but there's definitely more that he thinks affords him some luxuries only birds have. )
Well yeah, I'm lonely. It's not like we're back home where my side kicks are following me around or I can pop in on the pros. Or visit my favorite food stands.
( He'd had Choso for that short bit of time, someone who took that edge off everything else. But he doubts Dabi wants to hear about that. Not that Hawks is in a hurry to talk about those feelings of not one but two people beating him out on affection he'd so eagerly wanted. )
black for doing shady stuff at night
Date: 1/28/23 20:09 (UTC)that said, he'll be pretty ticked if his revealed truth earns him some feather blades to the gut. which is another reason why he's not too keen on admitting anything. it's not something hawks needs to know and not the kind of stress dabi wants in his current life. he's rather comfortable in this setup and losing it would be stupid of him. since he's not stupid...
anyways, if hawks wants to eventually piece it together, he can. since he's seen his white hair and obviously knows his eyes, plus his quirk, dabi wouldn't be entirely surprised about the man's suspicions. though he highly doubts hawks will figure out the truth himself, considering touya's been officially dead for years as far as hawks knows.
anyways.]
doubt ya will then.
[dabi mostly considers those wings to be hawks' quirk. albeit those markings on his eyes also lend themselves relation. wouldn't be shocked if the man has some avian qualities elsewhere.]
ya ain't wrong about that. some people might think this place is some kinda heaven, but it's just a cage keepin us from goin back home as far as i'm concerned.
[granted hawks has made it more tolerable than if dabi had to survive on the streets. at least one familiar face is worth seeing around. the aspect of being "lonely" is not something he wants to discuss either.]
ya know where my room is if ya start goin insane from being alone.
[guess he owes him something for putting his ass up all these weeks.]
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Date: 1/28/23 23:11 (UTC)Everything else like his past being outted? Those things he can get over, especially here. And the truth about Endeavor... It's something he'll have to work through when he learns it. If he does.
But for now, he enjoys making up stories about where Dabi might have come from. Probably won't be long before he starts mentioning them to him just to see how annoyed Dabi might be to hear them.
There is something he's curious about now, though. )
What would you want to do if we can't go back?
( Of course he's entertained the idea himself more than a few times, what he'll do. But with Dabi in the picture... Now he has to be sure he can do what he can do for Dabi to make things better if they are stuck here permanently. )
Ahhh, I didn't know you cared.
( It's a very tempting offer. But he probably won't take him up on it for a while. )
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