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[no_kyouken]

Who ⬤ Polycule people & friends
What ⬤ A picnic
When ⬤ Nowish
Where ⬤ A park
Content Warnings ⬤ Swearing, alcohol, etc


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grasshopper picnic hydrangea on the menu beauty and the beast Majima had a lot of people to coordinate, so the calendar invites were sent to phones a few weeks ago. The festival was a working event for him, not something he could really relax for. As a compromise to those who wanted to spend more time with him, he's arranged the picnic. No, he didn't make any of the food, don't be ridiculous. He paid a caterer. He and the birds did, however, find a few thrift stores to rummage up blankets, baskets, and pillows. The flowers arranged around the area are an array of different colored hydrangeas chosen by Emily from Aerith's shop. There is also a corgi puppy lying on a blanket and watching with curious, baleful eyes. He is a visitor from Izo's shelter. Taro needs help with his socialization, be gentle with him! 🧺🌺🐶 The three of them are there ahead of everyone, playing with the puppy and drinking tea and snacking on fruit. But they're waiting for you; the river glittering at a distance. The weather is good and the company is fine. Say hello to your illustrious hosts: 🐍🕊️🦅

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[no_kyouken]

Nah. This is it.

[ Well. His parents might still be alive, although they probably drank themselves to death by now. He might have siblings he knows nothing about. But as far as Majima is concerned, he was spit out of the womb alone. He flaps a hand like it doesn't bother him. In a certain sense, it doesn't. It's just reality. Still, the emotional damage and lack of self-worth caused by belonging nowhere probably shouldn't be understated. ]

What about you?

[demonrebel]

Something similar.

[He mutters quietly while omitting to the fact his mother would've still been alive if demons didn't set their home on fire. It's a long complicated story, one that Dante hesitant to mention knowing that Majima went through something worse. At least he knew love---Majima? Not so much.]

…But I do have a brother.

[Dante manages to say after much internal debate. He better warn Majima now just incase his twin shows up someday. That's a real possibility, especially since people tend to come and go like the wind.]

A twin brother.

[no_kyouken]

Huh.

[ He hasn't ever met actual twins before. It's the kind of thing that seems a little fake until it's actual in front of you. ]

How's he like?

[demonrebel]

Vergil is nothing like me.

[Dante answers in between sips. Forgive him if he ends up drinking the whole bottle solo. Just talking about that asshole triggers bad memories. He’s still on the metaphorical fence regarding his brother's less than miraculous return but at least he’s free of his ghost.]

That’s probably the easiest way to put it without dragging up a lifetime of hurt. Hell, he doesn’t even wear his hair the same way.

[He grumbles while thinking a little bit about his childhood. Vergil always was a bit of an oddity to Dante. The two of them barely got along as children and they still don’t for various reasons.]

He’s a dangerous guy, Majima. If you see him, let me know. I’ll deal with him.

[no_kyouken]

[ Considering how depowered everyone is when they arrive, Majima is sure he could handle that problem. That's not really the point, though. ]

Sure. I understand.

[ Sometimes it's just no one else's business, at the heart of it. If Majima had any way to relay to people what Saejima looks like, he might ask for the same thing. I'll deal with it. And isn't that what Toraguma had told him about his old friend too? They all have their own obligations. He tilts his head, curious if there's anything else. ]

[demonrebel]

Good.

[He lets out a sigh of relief before polishing off the rest of his glass.]

Other than having an evil twin and a lifelong worth of baggage, I guess you can count me in the family, chief.

[Dante can't help but grin a little. He's been meaning to tell more about himself to Majima but baby steps. Eventually, someday he'll feel comfortable being more open about his past but right now, he's enjoying the present.]

[no_kyouken]

All a little heavy on baggage.

[ He smiles softly, contemplating the smoke curling off his cigarette for a moment. ]

Don't matter. We're mostly just grateful t'be here.

[ Majima, glad to be out of Sotenbori and the leash tightening around his neck. Izo, glad to be alive and far away from all the manipulation and treachery that got him murdered. Emily, glad to be free from the mad experiment that kills her over and over again in numbing loops.

They're all just happy they got to have these moments at all. Majima shifts over to rest back into Dante's side. ]

Ain't nothin' more important.