Yeahhh

One of the other surprises is literally just the system, which I've nicknamed The Graveyard, because that seems like a collective they'd agree on.

It's only the ones that aren't fragments (oh boy the amount there would be if I included those) and it's only up to the July Arc because there is way too much to assume after that point.

There's 400.

Please.

My brain.

The largest subsystem is the Tombs subsystem and that one has 188.

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Garvin would be so upset at that and would instead be like- Okay, you know what, how's this? Whoever goes to sleep first each night gets the bed. Cause what'd be the point in whoever's supposed to get the floor one night sleeping on the floor while the person that's supposed to get the bed isn't there for like, another five hours?

Garvin would feel so guilty if Akira slept on the floor at all- Like, the self worth issues are insane. Akira obviously should get the bed instead of him. Obviously.

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Well, I mean. Horrific things do happen to Garvin. But totally nothing concerning oak burning. Mhm. Totally.

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Aw man, the bribe of food! Garvin gonna have to think about that one lmao

Food versus getting fucked (up)... Hm. Depends on how self destructive he feeling. He might either scoff and continue struggling against leaving the bar with Akira. Or he might immediately stop struggling at the mention of food.

I meant a good set up for how Devery and Akira are with each other- Every day is a good set up for Garvin and Akira lmao

Jesus-

I couldn't never, I don't have that patience, lmao

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Akira just having the trauma of being the guardian in their family is enough to go up against Garvin's arguments. Honestly, the only reason they didn't immediately tell Garvin to take their bed every night is because they knew for a fact he wouldn't agree, they figured cutting it in half and alternating may help their case at least a little. But at that point their just gonna straight up stop sleeping on nights that they're "supposed to take the floor" because obviously Garvin is more important than even their beloved sleep, and obviously they aren't going to let Garvin sleep on the floor more than absolutely necessary, and obviously if they do, they're a terrible person because it's their job to make sure everyone they consider to be family (which would include Garvin, Nico, and Briar plus their Home family at this point) is safe and comfortable constantly, including sleeping conditions (actually, especially sleeping conditions because that was the main concern along with food in the home), so there's no way in hell they're letting Garvin sleep on the floor and more than every other day, which is already too much, lol

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Rightttttt, totally

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Lmao, well, at least there's potential?

Ahh, that does make more sense, lol

True on both accounts, haha

It's not too bad... I'm only doing bare minimums for now, haha-

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Garvin literally has so little self worth that he's just going to feel terrible every night Akira ends up sleeping on the floor. He's going to end up staring at the ceiling hating on himself for letting them. Cue him getting up repeatedly and shuffling through shit while cussing out Akira quietly for hiding the sharp things and/or ending up doing a lot of smoking/drinking/whatever else. Dude cannot handle being seen as more important than anyone or anything whatsoever.

Dude literally would've suggested that idea about sleep solely because he knows Akira loves sleep and was planning on just going out each night and not showing up until like, 2 or 3 AM absolutely fucked up on something. Which is already pretty typical for him-

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Mhmmm. Totally. Nothing absolutely horrific and inhumane happened with oak burning while he was staying with Rudy Keegan, aka the first major person to take him off the streets. Mhm.

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Haha- Yeah. By the time Akira gets him out of the bar, Garvin's being like, "Aw, c'mon 'quila, I was gon' steal 'is money, is not so bad, ev'ythin' been goin' good in dere, 'xactly 'ow is s'posed ta go." In reference to the guy that drugged the drink.

Yep- Very true on both accounts. Can't wait for the one-sided slight hatred between Devery and Akira lmao

Well, they could try cramming into the tiny ass bed together, but, like, I really don't think they'd both fit XD

Or, you know what else would solve this? Stealing a fucking mattress. Or a blow up mattress, even. Akira would totally do that, and then they wouldn't feel nearly as bad about it at least, so they may do that after the first night or two

These two are too stubborn and have too little self-worth for it to be remotely healthy for either of them, lmao

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Yep, I definitely believe that. Uhuh. Totally. Lol

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Pfft, Akira is gonna be so done while trying to figure out how they can keep Garvin inside their room for the rest of the night so he doesn't do anything else stupid XD

Oh, for sure. Akira really doesn't understand Devery at all for quite a while, haha

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Also, since we're talking about Akira and Garvin, I'm almost done with 'Heartbeats,' it should be done tonight :)

Steal a mattress yesss XD

Garvin stares Akira down in confusion (because why would someone go through so much trouble just to make sure he doesn't sleep on the floor?) and absolute respect and pride and joy because... Stealing.

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Totally. Mhm. As you should.

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Should I tell you?

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Oh, I'm sure it won't be too hard- Akira gets to watch as the drug kicks in and Garvin just absolutely crumbles against a wall.

Devery understands Akira better than Akira understands Devery, and he's so chill the entire time Akira's breathing down his neck and fuming XD

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Oooo

Heartbeats

Exciteddd

Lmaooo

That's adorable. Akira's just happy the problem is solved, lol

Also, total side note, but I honestly feel like Garvin and Akira, like, probably started dating before any of the others and just... Didn't realize it. Like, Nico's one to actually confess her feelings and ask people to be their partners, but I feel like Garvin and Akira would have started just, like, casually dating literally so long before and just never acknowledged it. Like, they started doing little things to take care of each other (and sometimes bigger things like Akira dragging Garvin out of the bar when he's self destructing) and casually offering to go out with just each other (probably starting with Akira... Who's top love language is quality time) or staying up all night drinking and having deep conversations and then just... Assume that's just what best friends do and move on. Even though they've done literally everything that people in a relationship would do minus physical intimacy

And I also feel like, when Nico would ask them out, she'd just assume they're already together and ask them out at the same time by asking about "joining their relationship" or something, causing a spiral of confusion for both of them XD

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Well, my answer to that is always yes :D

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Well-

I mean-

At least it was easy. Even though Kira's totally gonna panic, try to drag Garvin into bed, and get a shit ton of wet rags and a glass of water before just sitting there and monitoring him until he wakes up, haha

Lmaoooo, poor Devery. Just dealing with Akira's wrath for ages XD

That's honestly- Definitely something I could see happening. Akira and Garvin accidentally dating without realizing it is such a thing those two would do. The two waking each other up for breakfast in the mornings, making sure the other is doing alright in the most non-obtrusive ways possible, and just overall being great towards each ofher. Garvin starts leaving money for Akira to find, along with non-perishable foods and plenty of valuable trinkets haha-

Admittedly, if Akira shows any signs of interest, Garvin probably would make a move for physical intimacy. Especially while drunk... Or anything else of that nature.

Nico be causing the two to rethink absolutely everything when they ask to 'join the relationship' XD

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Oooo boy.

So, uh-

Locked inside a fireplace over a lit fire using oak as the firewood separated from the fire only by what is basically a metal grate he has to stand on sure is fun, isn't it?

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Oh, no, Garvin's still awake. Just losing most motor control, dealing with slow/heavy breathing, blurred vision, insane amounts of dizziness, some nausea, some half laughing, and slurred muttering about how it always manages to hit him when he's not ready for it.

Haha, yeahh, Devery isn't too bothered by it. Small price to pay, really.

I love it. Akira will also probably start doing things like making sure Garvin has warmer clothes, especially when the weather starts dropping (this means stealing sweaters and boots and things) and double-checking that Garvin also has enough food and things like a raincoat or umbrella, you know things that'll help when it comes to weather and general survival. Our two street rats just taking care of each other, lmao. Honestly then, the two might even be somewhat physically intimate, though I don't think Akira would allow anything to go farther than making out, at least not when Garvin's drunk. If they're going to do something, Akira needs to be 100% certain that it's all totally consensual. Cuddles though... That's a different story. They'll definitely be resting their head on Garvin's shoulder or chest quite often and sometimes initiate hugs and stuff, mostly without thinking about it, and it'd probably start during one of their late-night talks. But, also, it's not something they'd try to hide in public because they just think it's normal, which is probably why everyone else would pick up on them dating before they realize it themselves, lol

Nico: "So, um, I really like both of you, and, I know you're dating and everything already, but... Well, I was wondering if you'd be open to letting me join the relationship?"

Garvin and Akira: Confused silence

Akira: "Uh, Niki, me and Garvin are... Just friends..."

Nico: Unconvinced eyebrow raise

Garvin: "Yeah, yeah. Right. What 'quila said."

Nico: "Huh..."

Akira: "What?"

Nico: "I could've sworn you guys were together... Hey, Rosy! You thought Vinny and Riri were dating, right?"

Briar, who was silently cheering Nico on from across the room, genuinely in total shock: "Wait, they're NOT DATING?!?"

Garvin and Akira, looking at each other, slowly realizing things: "..."

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Jesus-

Another person on the kill list then, got it, haha

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Oh, great, that probably makes it worse, actually XD

Akira's gonna be running around like a panicked mom trying to gather things that might be helpful and then also trying to get Garvin into bed still. Like, water, still rags, maybe some pain killers, but maybe not, because they may mix badly with the drugs, a dozen questions about how Garvin's feeling and what he needs, and constant monitoring until they're sure he's gonna be fine.

Did I mention that Akira the guardian of their family? They've got some serious 'I need to take care of everyone' instincts, especially in not so great situations, and especially when the one who's hurt/drugged is their unofficial, unspoken partner and best friends, lmao

Well, that's good at least, lol

Please- Akira stealing clothes for Garvin is adorable because my man doesn't steal new clothes until he absolutely has to. Like, dude makes it all last for as long as possible. I love these two so much, aww

Garvin just flirting and making moves while drunk or under the influence of something and Akira being a firm believer in things needing to be 100% consensual is probably going to end up butting heads. Especially since part of the flirting would literally have to do with how Garvin's not completely present and thus if there's anything Akira wants to try that they've been too scared/worried about trying while he is present, then they should feel free to try it then because not like he'll remember it anyways. Plus, like, Garvin's been pretty much convinced that if someone loves/adores him, they'll want to (and will) ... Hm, how to put this... Fuck him to the point of bleeding and being unable to walk?

The cuddles will definitely be nice though, haha- Very adorable. Along with just about everything else. Everyone thinking they're together but them not realizing it is honestly so amazing and accurate for the two.

Garvin and Akira would be so awkward, trying to figure out what to do from there-

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Haha... Yeah. Rudy Keegan is also the guy from the chapter two for Garvin's oneshots.

I didn't even tell you everything about the fireplace though-

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Haha, love that, meanwhile Garvin is watching with unfocused eyes and laughing, trying to tell Akira that, Yeah, no, he's totally fine, he's been drugged plenty of times before, this is normal, basically how it always goes, only usually he's being fucked too, so maybe they should stop panicking and do that instead?

They're so precious, I literally love them so much :')

Ah, yeah, no, Akira would fully shut down any attempts from Garvin to get them to fuck him, not happening, at least not like this, sorry buddy. Like, the first few times they might keep up the arguing, but, eventually, they'll probably just say no once, make sure the door is locked, and then just go chill on their bed and read a book where they can keep an eye on Garvin, lmao

Also, that's very sad, but, like, Nico's kinda the same way, except, he doesn't usually get drunk, so-

The sexual trauma is real with these two, haha

Adorable indeed. And awkward, Akira would probably eventually just be like- "So, uh... Ya wanna date or somethin' now? 'm cool with it, I guess, if ya want..."

I love our oblivious, dumbass, street rats so much XD

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Ah, yes, I remember now. Very much on the kill list :)

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Pfft, Akira would honestly be too in their head and panicked to even process that request, lmaooo