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[orenosei]

doppo is like a cat under the stairs
you just gotta coax him out



and jakurai is really good at that.

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we even had a post holy shit

[orenosei]

[This is....probably round two of Doppo appearing at Jakurai's doorstep without too much of a warning. This time he seems a little more lax even? Street clothes and two coffees in hand for himself and the good doctor as he knocks on his apartment door. Maybe he really should ask Sensei if he could just leave him a key out.

...but he couldn't do that. TOO BOLD.]

Sensei, I'm here.

[He still sounds tired, but maybe not as exasperated? ]

[medicative]

[letting him in, his smile is warm when he sees who's on his doorstep, ushering him inside.]

It's good to see you, Doppo-kun.

[the difference in his tone is noted - good. whatever's making him less done with the world is something he supports.]

Should I be worried that you're drinking two coffees at once?

[he's teasing. his voice makes it very obvious.]

[orenosei]

I would only be concerned if both of them were for me.

[He...manages a laugh.]

That is not the case, however. One of these is for you.

[Offering it out for him.]

[medicative]

[he takes it with a small bow of his head, a softer look.]

Thank you. You really didn't have to go to all that trouble.

[but he very much appreciates the consideration.]

You look well.

[orenosei]

It wasn't trouble, it was on the way here.

[He...has a confession to make right now.]

I...took vacation time. I am off of work for the rest of this week.

[medicative]

Oh, Doppo...

[his eyes widen at the admission, and then he breaks into a broader smile.]

I'm glad for you. This is what you've needed for so long.

[orenosei]

It wasn't easy convincing my manager. But I think you or Hifumi might have had a stroke if I worked any more overtime.

[So here he is. In Jakurai's place. Again.]

Though I'm not sure what to do right now.

[medicative]

Do you have anything that you need to do in particular? If not, I'd say then it's just whatever you want to do that should inform your next steps.

[orenosei]

Not really, no. I took care of all of that?

[Shuffling a little.]

Are you busy, Sensei?

[medicative]

...Not at all, for once.

[he laughs a little, because his schedule is also punishing. unlike Doppo, he remembers self care.]

Did you have something in mind?

[orenosei]

I, well....Sensei.

[Did he have something in mind? Maybe?]

I...maybe we could....go on a date. Or something.