Considered abominations of nature by a fate they did not choose to inflict upon themselves, Amalie and Kol had always seemed to be in a perpetual battle against the very essence of death. But the day arrived when "always and forever" proved to be a...
After a few hours of much-needed rest, Takemichi returned to the hospital with an ensemble that practically screamed for attention. His mission ? A visit to Kol, nothing much.
" Kol-kun ! How are ya holding up ?". Takemichi exclaimed, entering Kol's hospital room with a grin that rivaled his vibrant outfit.
Kol's eyes twitched at the sight of Takemichi's eccentric attire, prompting a wince from Takemichi as he came to a halt. Amalie, already in the room and keeping her brother company, exchanged a glance with Draken, Amalie struggled to stifle her laughter. Meanwhile, Draken shot an annoyed look toward Takemichi.
" Quit acting like a jackass". Kol deadpanned.
" Huh ?! H-how am I acting like one ?". Takemichi nervously inquired.
" You've got it written all over you. When someone gives you an inch, don't take a mile, you moron. And take those ridiculous clothes off !". Draken retorted with a visibly irked expression.
Amalie nodded," Sorry, Takemitchy. But it's lame as hell".
" L-lame ?". Takemichi echoed, visibly taken aback by the critique.
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" For sure. I've never seen an outfit so horrendous in my entire life". Kol added.
Takemichi's shoulders slumped at this harsh assessment," You wouldn't understand, Kol-kun. What it's like to live in the shadows...".
" That's a little, well...". Amalie's voice trailed off.
" Creepy". Draken finished.
Leaning towards him, Takemichi said," This is the first time anyone's ever looked up to me ! Let me live a little, okay ?!".
Draken sweatdropped," I can't believe you'd admit something that depressing at max volume...".
Takemichi huffed, kicking the nearby wall softly," You all are no fun. Kol-kun...You said I helped to save your life. But you start getting better, and it's back to this".
" Ah ! Oh, yeah. Here. It's from Mikey. He said to give it to you". Draken interrupted, pointing towards a bag.
Takemichi eyed it curiously, extracting its contents," A gang uniform ?".
" That's the uniform Mikey wore when he first initiated Toman". Amalie informed him.
Draken nodded sagely," In Toman, that uniform is as sacred as life itself".
" Why does he want me to have this ?". Takemichi asked nervously.
Draken smiled slightly," He said whether you wear it or not is up to you. But he wants you to have it. Takemitchy. You're Toman's savior".
" Never thought I would say that about you, but I even acknowledge it. So thank you for everything you did, even stepping into that fight when I couldn't". Kol added.
