[ He does at least have the decency to wait until after Akira has recovered and Ryuji is resting. He's going to take the "long" way to see him, gently persuading his way there . . .
After knocking gently, he'll wait for Akio to answer. He did wait until a time when he was in a room he could knock at, and not busy, at least. ]
[ He's made sure that Ryu has everything he needed in order to rest. Water by the bedside in case he wakes up, an easy snack that won't go bad, and of course, him. Staying next to Ryu for whenever his boyfriend wakes. Not wanting the blond to freak out over him being missing.
He was reading next to his sleeping boyfriend when the knock comes and Akira frowns, getting up to answer it. After opening it, he stares at the other. ]
Oh, it's you. [ That's a face he's seen before and well, not hard to miss those emotions. ] Can I help you?
[ Right now he's just kind of standing in the cracked door. ]
Better, hopefully. I won't really know about Ryu until he wakes up.
[ If there are long-term side effects of taking that particular drug. Akira will step more out of the room, leaving the door open a crack even though he knows Ryu likely won't wake up just from them talking. ]
Now is fine. With Ryu still out, I just have mostly free time and work. [ Since he can do his job just about anywhere. ] So what kind of help are you interested in?
[ There's a bit of a protective flash in Akira's gaze when Lucifer looks in that direction but he keeps it under control. ]
I can at least hear you out now and then decide later, possibly after talking to Ryu about it.
[ Since, honestly, trying to help Lucifer with his emotions will require him to use powers he hardly ever uses. The one that will kill him faster. While he cares for his own life, Ryu is the one already so strained under so much pressure. ]
You want to stay in the city? I feel like I can kind of guess what you want from me in this deal but maybe I'm wrong about it so let's be clear. You want me to help suppress your negative emotions, yes?
I'm referring to what will happen as he wakes. If you wait until after, there wouldn't be a point in utilizing what I tell you. He won't be in any condition to agree or disagree, for at least four or five hours.
But, you'll need something for a high-grade fever and something for him to bite down on, during his seizure. If you take care of those two things, he will recover. For the latter, I recommend something firm, but not too hard - people have often used things such as leather belts or rolled-up cloth. For the fever, you have about thirty minutes before that starts.
[ His voice is gentle and understanding. He clearly does understand the importance of Ryuji, to Akira. ]
And, yes... that is correct. I don't want to become a risk, but I know I could do more to help all of us get out of here. I have no interest in you all dying, and staying here will kill every single one of you in a matter of three months... or less.
[ He very loosely folds his arms over his chest. ]
If you suppress my most negative emotions, I can handle the rest. And I can even provide some strength so that it doesn't further damage you... or weigh further on him. In fact... my half of the deal would be to make it that your abilities don't continue to shorten your life, and then to guarantee that the two of you get out of here, alive and well, if the group figures out how to leave.
[ He's looking away, just for a brief moment, and then back to Akira. ]
... And, I know what he's missing in his recipe for Happiness placebos.
[ .... He lifts a hand to ruffle the front of his bangs and blinks several times. ]
Oh, sorry. I didn't know you talking about how to help Ryu when he does wake. This is... the first time I've been through this with him. On this scale, anyway.
[ They try to avoid that drugs that would boost their powers and he can't remember Ryu fixing a whole city like this. Though Ryu has lived a lot longer than him.
Akira nods at Lucifer's words, making the mental note to go get those things right away and when to apply them. ]
I can get all of that easily.
[ As for the other matter, that is his job - suppressing the most negative of emotions in this city. Or turning them into positive ones. Getting everyone out of here would be good too. ]
You can do that? I know there were a bunch of powerful gods back in the Underworld that could have helped but I also wasn't using my abilities like this much anymore. For you, I'd definitely have to rely on my primordial empathy powers to help suppress your negative emotions - possibly longer than I've ever used that power.
Do you want me to invert some of your most negative emotions too? Or just suppress them? Neither will work if you have your emotional guard up but maybe you already knew that.
[ Since Lucifer already knew about his shortened lifespan.
A curious look about the part about what's missing in the recipe. ]
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After knocking gently, he'll wait for Akio to answer. He did wait until a time when he was in a room he could knock at, and not busy, at least. ]
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He was reading next to his sleeping boyfriend when the knock comes and Akira frowns, getting up to answer it. After opening it, he stares at the other. ]
Oh, it's you. [ That's a face he's seen before and well, not hard to miss those emotions. ] Can I help you?
[ Right now he's just kind of standing in the cracked door. ]
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It's nice to see you again. How are you two doing?
[ Lucifer steps back a bit, so he's not crowding the door. Making it clear he has patience and time. ]
And your help would be appreciated, yes. I'd like to discuss something with you, whenever and wherever it will be most convenient.
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Better, hopefully. I won't really know about Ryu until he wakes up.
[ If there are long-term side effects of taking that particular drug. Akira will step more out of the room, leaving the door open a crack even though he knows Ryu likely won't wake up just from them talking. ]
Now is fine. With Ryu still out, I just have mostly free time and work. [ Since he can do his job just about anywhere. ] So what kind of help are you interested in?
[ Though there's probably only the one. ]
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If you'd like to wait and see, that's understandable... but I could tell you what to prepare for, if you'd like me to.
[ There's a quiet sound and a nod. ]
Making a deal. It would help keep all of you safe while making it so I can stay in the city, whenever I need and want.
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I can at least hear you out now and then decide later, possibly after talking to Ryu about it.
[ Since, honestly, trying to help Lucifer with his emotions will require him to use powers he hardly ever uses. The one that will kill him faster. While he cares for his own life, Ryu is the one already so strained under so much pressure. ]
You want to stay in the city? I feel like I can kind of guess what you want from me in this deal but maybe I'm wrong about it so let's be clear. You want me to help suppress your negative emotions, yes?
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I'm referring to what will happen as he wakes. If you wait until after, there wouldn't be a point in utilizing what I tell you. He won't be in any condition to agree or disagree, for at least four or five hours.
But, you'll need something for a high-grade fever and something for him to bite down on, during his seizure. If you take care of those two things, he will recover. For the latter, I recommend something firm, but not too hard - people have often used things such as leather belts or rolled-up cloth. For the fever, you have about thirty minutes before that starts.
[ His voice is gentle and understanding. He clearly does understand the importance of Ryuji, to Akira. ]
And, yes... that is correct. I don't want to become a risk, but I know I could do more to help all of us get out of here. I have no interest in you all dying, and staying here will kill every single one of you in a matter of three months... or less.
[ He very loosely folds his arms over his chest. ]
If you suppress my most negative emotions, I can handle the rest. And I can even provide some strength so that it doesn't further damage you... or weigh further on him. In fact... my half of the deal would be to make it that your abilities don't continue to shorten your life, and then to guarantee that the two of you get out of here, alive and well, if the group figures out how to leave.
[ He's looking away, just for a brief moment, and then back to Akira. ]
... And, I know what he's missing in his recipe for Happiness placebos.
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Oh, sorry. I didn't know you talking about how to help Ryu when he does wake. This is... the first time I've been through this with him. On this scale, anyway.
[ They try to avoid that drugs that would boost their powers and he can't remember Ryu fixing a whole city like this. Though Ryu has lived a lot longer than him.
Akira nods at Lucifer's words, making the mental note to go get those things right away and when to apply them. ]
I can get all of that easily.
[ As for the other matter, that is his job - suppressing the most negative of emotions in this city. Or turning them into positive ones. Getting everyone out of here would be good too. ]
You can do that? I know there were a bunch of powerful gods back in the Underworld that could have helped but I also wasn't using my abilities like this much anymore. For you, I'd definitely have to rely on my primordial empathy powers to help suppress your negative emotions - possibly longer than I've ever used that power.
Do you want me to invert some of your most negative emotions too? Or just suppress them? Neither will work if you have your emotional guard up but maybe you already knew that.
[ Since Lucifer already knew about his shortened lifespan.
A curious look about the part about what's missing in the recipe. ]
You do?