(july catch-all) oh, the misery

[mindthebass]

Who ⬤ shin(ichi okazaki) and you??
What ⬤ honestly, a lot. drug buying, learning how to fire a gun, playing music solo for the first time, the wax museum, and probably more to be added. two closed prompts as well!
When ⬤ july!
Where ⬤ tamamo, sutoku and shuten territories.
Content Warnings ⬤ drugs, first and foremost, there's a bender in here. sex is a topic that comes up in the songs he'll play, and it's shin, so honestly, his cws might apply.

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[federates]

[ goodness -

barton is - notoriously, predictably - not fantastic at this type of thing. but then, shin's not precisely asking for much. it is frustrating in a way he can't articulate, having encountered so many over the years that just can't bring themselves, either mentally or physically, to violence, even if only in self-defense. but that's the duty of people like him, isn't it? ]

[ he lets the kid rest against him for a moment, and he's quiet until he eventually puts a hand over his shoulder. ]

You already know what I told you. [ in guaranteeing whether he'd be able to arrive anywhere in time or not. barton resists another sigh. ] But, fine. You can always just give me a ring.

[mindthebass]

...

(he doesn't really know what to say. he's really tipping his hand here. it's not an act as he puts up to others in exchange for protection, it's actual vulnerability that leaks through the action.

he doesn't even remember that he has a power when he speaks, honesty rather than an attempt at flattery to bring barton's mood up.)

... Thank you. You're a good one.

[federates]

[ ah. the compliment does tend to bring about a greater reaction than it might usually, thanks to shin's ability. though he may be missing the significance of allowing him to rest, he grins broadly. it's a far cry from his previous quietude. ]

Ah ha ha, it's just my duty! Someone's gotta take it seriously!

[ he gives a little squeeze to shin's shoulder before letting his hand fall away. more lightheartedly, ]

We're gonna use up the rest of your ammo here, aren't we? [ -- even if it's, well. just him that does so. ]