Higemaru strolls into his room, whistling to himself after a happy date night with Hakatori. They went to a movie – a horror one they both enjoyed – and held hands. He’s never held someone’s hand before. Much less a badass, former terrorist ghoul’s.
Maybe he’s in love. Higemaru dares to believe it.
The door shuts behind him. Frowning, Higemaru turns around.
“Oh hey, there, pal.” A clocked, hunchbacked figure lifts its head. Takizawa Seidou giggles at Higemaru’s shock.
“Hi?” Higemaru knows Mado Akira is good friends with the Owl, and that Takizawa played an important role in starting this new ghoul-and-human world they’re developing. Still, he’s disconcerting to look at.
“I heard you’re dating my friend.” Takizawa’s eyes sparkle.
“I mean, yeah, kinda.”
“Kinda?!” Takizawa hisses.
“We are! I really like her! Why?” Higemaru backs up. He’s in the Chateau. No one would actually kill him.
“Because if you hurt her, I’ll eat you.” Seidou’s eyes widen. “Nom-nom-nomity.”
“I wouldn’t, I promise. I – she’s amazing and beautiful and badass and – I am so glad I never hurt her.” Higemaru wipes his eyes.
“Hmm. That seemed sincere.” Seidou nods with approval. “Okay. I won’t skin you tonight.”
“Were you two close?”
“I was like her older brother in Aogiri. She was never scared of me.” Seidou smiles wistfully. “She’s special. Treat her well.”
“Did you like her?” Higemaru swallows.
Seidou gasps. “What part of brother don’t you understand? Oh my god, what is wrong with you? I take it back. She’s not dating a pervert!” He howls. “Urie, come collect your man!”
Urie opens their door. “How’s it going in here?”
“You know he’s here?” Higemaru rants.
“Of course. This is part of the plan to make sure I never hear scarring noises from your room in the future.”
Mercy and Magic 