[dusts off community and character journals]

[asterope]

[After an undisclosed amount of time, has stuff changed for the characters? I SAY WE JUST PRETEND THE WORLD STILL EXISTS ITS TOO DEPRESSING THE OTHER WAY AROUND. IS CEL STILL AROUND]

[In any case, Ast is still living in his tiny little shitty appartment. He comes home, accompanied by a girl demon loudly complaining that she's tired. He puts his sword against the wall of his apartment, glancing briefly at Tricks' old room before heading into the kitchen to make some food]

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[celaeno]

[Ast is so forceful with his kindness. It's actually one of his coolest attributes, though.]

Ow, ow, ow. You hurt my wrist and my pride all in one turn! Just how much of a sadist are you? Let's see, the last time...

[This requires having a concept of time, doesn't it. And since he has to think about it, he already knows Ast is going to give a big huffy sigh over it!]

Don't worry!! Of course I've been eating! I wouldn't be here if I wasn't! But... maybe... I'm a little past due, heheh.

moms you into sleeping with you, ast style

[asterope]

[ predictably, Ast offers a deep sigh, rubbing his temple. why did he miss this 24/7 headache again... ]

I-I'm not a sadist, you just won't listen to reason!

[ he lets go though, peeking at the wrist to see if he left any marks he's not worried before wordlessly going to the kitchen to make you some food]

oooh mr. ast ooh

[celaeno]

[Well, it's good that Ast hasn't changed because it might be worrying otherwise. Cel laughs, following him and also really excited to have a real meal again.]

Hey, niichan... I probably should have said it sooner, but... I'm sorry.

only cel would be into that

[asterope]

[ he wants to yell YOU SHOULD BE and a thousand other things as the frustrations of being scared for him and being annoyed with him for the past months idk all well up with those words. He breathes in and out, focusing on the food he's making it's your favourite as his nervous energy and anxiety washes out of him again. He's trying to make an effort to not lash out at stuff Cel can't help, trying to be a better niichan to Cel.

Obviously he's not going to be very good at this. ]

Y.... idiot.

[ he ruffles your hair, though keeps his eyes focused solely on the food, glaring fiercely at it! ]

possibly yeah

[celaeno]

[Okay he appreciates the hair ruffle, but even though Ast is just being a prickly tsundere, he can't just let that comment slide!]

What do you mean "idiot"! It's not like I got lost on purpose! Or broke my comm on purpose...

Or made you worry on purpose.

[asterope]

[he snaps his head at Cel's direction. Yeah, really not going to be very good at being cool and not snapping at Cel...]

What do you mean 'what do you mean idiot'! It's even worse when you do it by accident! If you did it on purpose you'd just be an asshole...

[celaeno]

Th-Then those are my only two choices!? Why can't I be something in-between! You need to see the world with more color, niichan.

[And he's folding his arms and pouting as he turns aside because he is super mature.]

i just realize my previous tag doesnt even make sense im so sorry

[asterope]

in-between an asshole and an idiot? So like, an assiot?

[he smirks at you, glad you're no longer looking at him so he can just. look at you and relax because you're home again.]

NO IT DOES /touches!!!

[celaeno]

[The moment is fleeting. Cel is right back in your face again.]

Not that! How about something like a normal person!?

[asterope]

[ god he cant even enjoy the moment. he hopes you fall asleep quickly so he can edward cullen you and watch you while you sleep okay not really well maybe ]

You've never been a normal person! Own your idiocy! I'm surprised you even survived!

...How did you, anyhow? Did you make your demons get food for you or... something...

[ he feels like he should feed Cel's demons instead ]

[celaeno]

[Actually, he really should.]

AAAAHH!! I didn't even think about that! I should have done it!!

[Meanwhile, they've likely been inside their pokeballs this whole time... what do demons even eat again.]

[asterope]

[ you should eat first! So he hands you some water BECAUSE CLEAN WATER, and finishes your food (I have no idea what Ast prepared but it's good! He sets some magic balls away for Cel's demons and some chakra candy Cel have you even fed your demons at all]

So... basically you haven't eaten at all. I'm surprised you didn't find another me to mooch off of...

Anyhow. [he scratches his neck nervously] Thanks... Cel's demons, for taking care of his stupid ass.

[celaeno]

I ate!! Like mushrooms and stuff!

[he totally hasn't so are they still alive... Anyway, he blushes at the comment, partially out of indignance toward being called stupid once more, but more so because of Ast's genuine concern.]

Besides, how could I, niichan? There's no such thing as another you.

[asterope]

D-Do you know which ones are poisonous then?

[he wonders how Cel's still alive and slightly worries he's going to drop dead right in this apartment. He blissfully ignores Cel's last comments as it would just make him blush like Cel is blushing right now and real men don't blush over their stupid adopted bums ok]

sorry THIS IS SO LATE :'(

[celaeno]

Hm! Don't underestimate me! I've tried every kind known to man, so of course I know which ones to avoid now!

[He's rather proud of this... despite the fact that it's the stupidest way known to man to have gained this knowledge.]

[asterope]

...

[ he doesnt even have words right now, just looks at you with a mixture of utter disgust and horror. he shoves eating utensils in Cel's hand and is one step away from feeding him himself ]

[celaeno]

[He's used to this look, but he never understands how it constantly surfaces with (in his opinion) inappropriate timing?? So as the utensils are shoved into his possession, he merely tilts his head in confusion, wondering what Ast is so grumbly about this time.]

That's the part where you're supposed to praise me, you know. I did survive, you know!

[asterope]

That's not something to be praised for, that's supposed to be common sense! I don't see you congratulating me on taking a breath!

[oh my god ast cant take this anymore. is cel gonna make him cut his food before feeding him because thats the not-good kind of kinky and ast cant get behind it]

...Tch. I bet your demons are the sole reason you managed to survive that long.

[celaeno]

Then, in that case, congratulations on taking a breath! And extra points for your exhaling; you're always putting full effort into that!

[Ast's headcanon confirmed. But don't worry about him so much! Who do you think you're dealing with here? This kid can eat! And he does finally take his first bite, and— whoa holy crap it's so good he could cry... Give him a moment here. He just might.

... No, okay, he's good. After fully savoring the taste, he gets back to the topic at hand, pointing his fork and not gun at Ast.]

Give me some credit here. Just why do you think they hang around with me anyway? Because I'm awesome. That's why.