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[Iwaizumi lets out a laugh that heavily implies he is about to rip someone’s heart directly out of their chest and eat it.]

I’M GOING TO MURDER THE SMUG-FACED GO FISH MOTHERFUCKER!

Edited 2021-02-07 03:51 (UTC)

[No matter where he was in the building it would have been impossible to have missed the blaring bellowing of his intended target. Unable to repress a sneer that split his features, he made the foolhardy decision to make an appearance. Always one for theatrics, he deftly kicked open one of the doors to the second floor walkway hard enough for it to bang into the adjacent wall fully announcing his presence, then he practically swaggered onto the platform exuding smug satisfaction.

Oh how he'd been yearning for the day to strike back at this idiot for daring to humiliate him at the apartments. Nothing was going to sully this moment for him. Approaching the railing, he lorded over the gymnasium like a proper tyrant. It was a good thing he'd taken the liberty of removing all convenient projectiles since the desire would have been strong to hurl something in his general direction.]

Is something the matter? [Voice dripping with cruel sarcasm. Then he extended his arms outward in a sweeping gesture] Thought this dilapidated old building needed a facelift. You should be thanking me. Painting this much square footage was no small feat, and I did it free of charge and in record time.

Edited 2021-02-07 05:51 (UTC)

Drawn by Iwa's screaming, Indigo makes her way into the gymnasium in time to get there before the inevitable physical altercation. She looks around at the vandalism Kaiba's committed, heaving a deep sigh that leaves her shoulders visibly sinking. She looks up to meet his gaze, unimpressed, resigned disappointment somehow clear on her lack of face, and speaks flatly:

"You make it mighty difficult to like ya sometimes, Seto Kaiba. Yer actin' like a child." Really, they both are. And speaking of both of them... she glances over at Iwa.

"There's no need to be killin' anyone." She idly rests a hand on the hilt of her sword, perhaps an unspoken threat to get involved should it come to that? "We'll make 'im clean up his mess." With that, she turns around so sharply that her corona and cape swirl out behind her as she leaves to go find a mop and bucket. Maybe there's a janitor's closet somewhere around here with cleaning supplies.

Edited 2021-02-07 06:03 (UTC)

[ Turing was in shock at the state of the gym. It wasn't bad enough that the equipment was missing, but the logos somehow made it so much worse. It reminded them of what had happened to Hayden's apartment. Not only that, but the fact that Kaiba would go out of his way to ruin volleyball practice for everyone just to get back at Iwaizumi was beyond the pale.

How...cruel. How unfair! They wouldn't stand for it!

They probably should have been trying to keep Iwaizumi from doing something he might regret, but something else came out when Indigo spoke up. ]

I fail to see anything likeable about him. [ Despite their appearance and general mannerisms, Turing was, in fact, capable of sharp remarks like that one. Was it petty? Maybe. Did it make them feel a little better? Yeah. ]

Retribution, [he amends his earlier statement, snorting through his nose at Kaiba being called a "go fish motherfucker."

He rolls his eyes at Indigo's unsubtle threat and focuses his attention on Iwaizumi. It's rather gauche to bring his saw sword to a volleyball match, but there's nothing that's stopped him from bringing the hilt of his laser saber.]

As do I, [he answers Turing, undoing the ties of his gym bag to leave his saber easier to access if need be.] Whatever you wish to do, Iwaizumi, I'll ensure no one interferes. Anyone deserves that much for having something precious desecrated.

Edited 2021-02-07 08:29 (UTC)

[If it weren’t for the blind rage that Iwaizumi has currently found himself immersed in, he’d probably stop to appreciate the loyalty of the people around him - vaguely, on some small level, he does. Akechi’s offer of protection is especially notable, if only given the fact that the two of them haven’t exactly had the closest relationship up to this point. Even someone Iwaizumi doesn’t particularly respect sees the desecration of his gym for what it is, and somewhere deep in the back of Iwaizumi’s mind, he makes note to remember that he owes the guy one.

[But first he owes Kaiba a snapped neck.]

You pussy-whipped little—-

YOU GONNA HIDE UP THERE ALL DAY, YOU BASTARD? YOU THINK YOU’RE TOUGH? Get down here and face me then, you GODDAMNED COWARD!

(he's a little late when he enters the gym. he didn't want to come, but at the end of the day, he knows practice makes iwaizumi happy, and well. that's important to kimihiro.

and fuck. fuck, fuck, fuck. his anxiety spikes, surely, and he's not much of a fighter without his powers to be able to be here effectively.)

Iwaizumi...

[ Holy. Fucking. Shit. Ann has known, since the first incident, that Seto was probably planning something. This is a far cry from the things her mind wandered to of course, a lot tamer in comparison to the things he could have done. So, in a sense, she's relieved.

That relief doesn't last long, though, once Iwa starts screeching. ]

It's just paint. We can get it cleaned up in no time flat!

[ Oh, lord. There's Seto, though... this is gonna escalate. She shoots Akechi a look as he mentions making sure not to let anyone interfere, though. ]

Hey, can we not do this today? Can't you two call it even now and be done with this? Come on, we can start cleaning this up and we'll be done in a few hours.

Edited 2021-02-07 12:48 (UTC)

[ Ann got a shocked look from Turing for that. Whatever reaction they had been expecting, it sure wasn't "it's just paint" and "can we not do this today." They looked away and just shook their head a little.

They would remember that. ]

[Kimihiro’s voice falls on deaf ears as Iwaizumi whips his head to face Ann, glare steadfast, but eyes filled with the sting of betrayal. Of course she’d be on his side even now, and Iwaizumi will forgive her for that when he’s not so elevated, but right now, it feels like a deep stab in his heart.]

Don’t preach to me about ending things, Ann. Look the fuck around you.

It’s more than fucking paint, it’s the goddamn principal of thing!

[He’s still shouting, but on his next words, his voice is quieter as he shakes his head, eyes still glued to hers.]

This gym is all I goddamn have. I thought you should know that.

He does.

[ Here we go. Ann frowns at Iwaizumi, lifting her hands in a placating manner, tone remaining calm and even. ]

I get that, but I'm also saying it isn't permanent. We can fix this, and it will be good as new. No one got physically injured.

[ Other than emotions, at least. She's really trying to keep this from escalating here, because she's afraid this is going to become an all out war with Seto against everyone here, and she doesn't want anyone to get hurt. ]

Come on, let's just clean this up, okay? Be the bigger person here...

[ For God's sake, PLEASE. ]

I’m tired of being the goddamn “bigger person here”!

[He’s shouting again, now whipping back to face Kaiba still on the walkway above him.]

Anything is bigger than you, trash! Get down here and fight me like half the man you pretend to be!

If not today, then when, Takamaki-san?

[Akechi hasn't drawn his sword yet; he sees no reason to, not when the situation is escalating just fine without it. Besides, as Iwaizumi himself said: it's the principle of the thing.]

This is not for you or I to interfere in. This is between Iwaizumi and Kaiba. If you wish for these things to stop, I believe your "bigger person" argument might be better suited to the man with a bullet-pointed list as to why he's superior to every other being here.

I, for one, refuse to allow Seto Kaiba-sama, [and the sarcasm is heavy on the honorific,] to act with impunity. First he destroys part of the Merlaut apartments for himself. Then he vandalizes a place precious to another person here. Should he deign to turn his attentions to, say, Heavenly Blanc, or Penguin Sniper, will you urge Ren or I to be the "bigger person?"

[He hefts his gym bag more comfortably on his shoulder and meets her eyes steadily.]

No one will die today. But this fight is between them. Who are you to stop them?

[ Her gaze immediately snaps over to Akechi, and she's very quiet as he speaks. She'll hear him out, of course, and yes, he does have valid points. Unfortunately, valid points are not enough to keep Ann's mouth shut on the matter. ]

You're right, no one is going to die. And sure as hell no one is going to be throwing punches today, either. I don't care what you say, whether you think it isn't our place to get involved, you're wrong. And considering that almost everyone in this room, save for myself, has some sort of beef with Seto... if you think for a second I'm not getting involved, you're out of your mind.

[ Placing a hand on her hip, her frown deepens. ]

Why do you care about the apartments? You don't live there anymore, and it's not like there isn't plenty of space. Also, he's not coming after those places because you, nor Ren, kicked him in the balls. And I'm not defending this, either... but it's paint, and now they're both even, are they not? So, I dunno, Akechi-kun. Maybe we should all he the bigger person here, and not try to encourage some bullshit fight.

[ She turns her gaze back up to Seto now, at least. ]

We need to talk. I'm not taking no for an answer.

[She's addressing Kaiba, but that's never stopped Akechi from continuing a conversation before.]

My understanding is that the initial act of aggression was deserved. Therefore, I fail to see how inconveniencing every person here is making anything "even." If he "has beef," as you so eloquently put it, it's of his own doing, and he should reap the rewards. But as I said: I don't think anyone should interfere. Whatever mine or anyone else's problems are with Seto Kaiba, this fight? Is between them. I'll stop anyone who wants to fight Kaiba or aid Iwaizumi at this stage, as well.

[His lip curves up into a hint of a smirk as he mirrors her position, hand on his hip, but more sass in his voice than he'd ever permitted on television.]

Humans have an innate territoriality about them. Did you know that most students, when allowed to choose any seats they want, will often return to the same seat for the rest of the semester, even though they have the freedom to move? [His gaze sharpens as he gestures with his free hand in the general direction of the Merlaut.] I can't help but notice that the room he elected to destroy was the one Ren and I used to occupy.

"I'm with Akechi. Anyone that wants to stop or help either of them from fighting has to go through me, too." [Bowser's claws are now up, and he's slightly crouching into his fighting stance.] "If these two people want to fight, that's their business." [Not that this is something Bowser actually believes, he's just saying whatever makes it more likely for him to watch the chaos unfold. Or, better yet, allows him to participate in it himself.]

I have to agree with Akechi-kun, Takamaki-chan. Kaiba is constantly antagonizing Iwaizumi, as well as myself. While I don't support violence, I do see that everything has a price, and even if the consequence isn't set here, there should be one. Whether or not this is a matter of just washing the insults away, insults were given, and I'm sure you know words are more powerful than merely a little ink.

(by now, the mage stands next to the man he previously agreed with, mostly because he's worried - "he'll stop anyone who stops this fight", huh? does he realize people don't belong to themselves? of course kimihiro will tamper with it.)

Don't make tamper with this fight. Kaiba, you should apologize at once.

(did he legit just say that he could? he definitely did, and iwaizumi knows that as well. all the time he spends with kimihiro amounts to him having tremendous good luck, and just as easy as he can give it, he can take some away from others as well. at least something good had to come out of it.)

Edited 2021-02-07 22:01 (UTC)

[ To Kimihiro: ] I agree.

[ Turing's incoming tone was not so much aggressive as it was...cold. ] I cannot help but notice, Ms. Takamaki, that none of your words for reconciliation so far have included proposing that Kaiba should apologize for the damage he has done to the gym and its equipment. It is damage that concerns everyone who uses the gym and its facilities, as well. It has taken until now for someone to even bring up the subject of apologies.

[ They hadn't actually known Ann's last name until now, so Akechi and Kimihiro using it in context helped very much. ]

If there is any attempt at resolving this peacefully, I would think that should be the first step instead of telling the aggrieved party to let it go, yes?

[From high atop his perch, Kaiba had the advantage of getting to observe as the quibbling broke out among those gathered. Iwaizumi kept braying like a donkey, trying to goad him into joining the others on the ground floor while Akechi and Bowser took on the role of instigators, and Ann and Indigo attempted to play peacemakers. Watanuki and Turing unsurprisingly only cared about one side of the story but none of it really mattered.

What did matter is that Kaiba had made his visual statement, that he impressed it upon all those gathered that he was not someone to be trifled with or taken lightly.]

Don't make me laugh, Iwaizumi. You've never been the bigger man, why- you initiated all of this from the first belligerent words that fell from your lips. [Not that he expected anyone here to believe him, or change their opinions, but he couldn't stand seeing the other man play innocent wide-eyed kicked puppy anymore without at least contradicting it. Kaiba didn't need the others to take his side, he knew the truth of it.His truth.] .. And if you want a piece of me then why aren't you doing anything to come to me? As far as I can tell your legs aren't broken [Tilting his head to one side and expression unfaltering] You're the one that's the coward- wasn't your first strike when my back was turned?

I could have left this gymnasium at any time after the work was completed... and yet I'm still here.

[Then he debated, who else if anyone he should deign to reply to. It went without question that he was going to... mildly... pretend that he hadn't heard Ann's entreaty that they should go have a private conversation. He knew she couldn't have approved of his actions and he didn't want to address that subject with her just now..]

[To Akechi] First of all- you weren't even there the first time, and no one saw the exchange from beginning to end so you don't even know what you're talking about. Secondly, there's a very practical reason why I extended my living space in that direction and it has literally nothing to do with your boy toy. [Rolling his eyes at the lack of deductive reasoning this guy exhibited on a regular basis] Not that I feel there's any need to explain that to you.

I have literally zero interest in Heavenly Leblanc or Penguin Sniper suffice it to say... I can't see why anyone does.

There's one thing you're right about however. [Leaning heavily on the railing] This is no one's business save for myself and that loudmouth nitwit right there amidst all of you. [No one had extracted an apology on his behalf from Iwa and it wouldn't have mattered if they had. A line was crossed, and he was finishing it. ~~Surprisingly there was no mention of just how childish this all was- cough- even if Indigo made a valid point~~]

Edited 2021-02-08 02:53 (UTC)

Fighting is ridiculous, and yeah, you're right. An apology is owed. But it goes both ways, doesn't it? Not just Seto. Also, way to encourage them to fight, you guys. Mob mentality much? Everyone needs to knock it the fu-- [ 'the fuck off' gets cut off because Seto is speaking finally, and her eyes widen a fraction before she growls and stomps her foot against the ground, small hands balling into fists. ]

Seto, no! Isn't this enough already? He kicked you, you screwed up the gym, can't that be the end of it? Can't you both just apologize and move forward at this point??

[ Her shoulders drop, because she already knows the answer, and she knows she won't like it. She doesn't want anyone getting hurt over this, but she knows Seto well enough by now to know he's not going to back down, and with how angry Iwa is... he probably won't this time, either. ]

[Ok, maybe even Seto realized he should address his girlfriend caught in the middle of all this. It was one thing to place his own safety on the line and another to jeopardize hers. Let's face it, he didn't trust these losers to remain neutral and they might go for any dissenter, even if he found it unlikely they would target Ann. Cool blue eyes looking to her he added the following.]

It is enough for me, but I doubt Iwaizumi would agree with that and I have no intention of apologizing to him. I don't have any regrets for my actions, so the words would be hollow and forced.

[Truth drop right there]

If you don't want to see this, you should leave. [Phrasing it this way since he didn't think he could convince her to depart on behalf of her own safety. She could be remarkably stubborn..]

Edited 2021-02-08 05:11 (UTC)

[ Despite a few others saying they wouldn't allow anyone else to interfere if a fight were to take place, she has her doubts. Mostly because there's quite a few people, and the majority of them do seem to have something against Seto for whatever reason [listen, she gets it, she's seen him in action okay]. She shifts, almost nervously, her brow furrowing at his words. ]

...

[ Sometimes, the truth hurts. But not as much as she's imagining these two getting hurt, or worse yet, everyone and their mother trying to jump Seto at the same time. It isn't that she doesn't think him capable to handle his own, but also... ]

I won't leave you. [ He should know that by now. She's not going to leave him on his own here, just in case the worst case scenario does indeed go down. So she stares up at him, firm in her decision. If this becomes an all out thing, he's going to need at least one person on his side. ]

[He shrugs one shoulder: it's true, he wasn't there. He was dead. But also, he doesn't care if his deduction was wrong. Now there's a more pressing issue, even more so than referring to Ren as Akechi's "boy toy." Maybe in the past, he'd have had a stronger reaction, but Ren's been wearing a goddamned ring on his finger for the past month. The cat isn't exactly hiding in its bag anymore, considering Ren is a dopey, lovestruck idiot at the best of times.

As for the Merlaut, that's a conversation for another time.]

Takamaki-san.

[His voice is low with warning. As much as he likes arguing and making things worse, he is trying to be better about doing it to the Phantom Thieves, and with Ann, specifically. Getting into a brawl with her isn't exactly doing better.]

This is a fight about honor. In this Void, this act is the equivalent of violating someone's home. That is more painful than any kick beneath the belt. It's not just the paint: the equipment is missing as well. The goading, the taunts, the cartoonish posturing: concession now is not equivalence, it is defeat. And that is not acceptable to anyone possessing honor. This has become a duel due to his tenfold-escalation.

[He raises his voice to make it clear he's addressing Kaiba now, in addition to Iwaizumi.]

Agreed? A one-on-one duel to settle this. Whomever loses is responsible for cleaning up the gym.

[It's true, that Seto hadn't done a stellar job of making allies in the void, and that the room was filled with those less-inclined to stay neutral on this issue, so he was as apprehensive about this remaining one on one as his girlfriend was. Still- he felt confident that he was still in control since he'd had ample time to prepare]

...

[This time he didn't answer her in words just his expression, eyes narrowing in disapproval. She was making this sound like a dramatic play or soap opera with her bold statement about never leaving him. Once Akechi addressed him, his expression softened and he looked to the guy]

Heh- as if I would let a third party set the terms, besides.. what would I get out of it? [Rolling his shoulders he proceeded] Though I have 0 qualms facing that neanderthal one on one.

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menaretrash - 2021-02-09 19:55 (UTC) - Expand

[Hearing the words, 'I'm going to kill the smug-faced go fish motherfucker,' shouted with such anger, was enough to make Bowser come rushing to the gymnasium. Unfortunately, he was not there to stop the conflict, but to incite it in any way that he could.]

[When he gets there, somewhat out of breath, he is amused to see that it's Iwaizumi and Kaiba who are the cause.] "Glad to see I got here in time for the show."

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