This or That

[elementalherodragonlord]

This or That

1. Person A posts their character 2. Person B replies with RNG 1-13 3. Person A picks option A or B 4. Have fun rp'ing! 5. If you have suggestions to add to the table hmu and I'll do it

1a. Coffee Shop AU	or	1b. Flower Shop AU
2a. Alternate Universe	or	2b. Fix-It
3a. Enemies to Lovers	or	3b. Childhood Friends
4a. Angst	or	4b. Fluff
5a. Love at First Sight	or	5b. Pining
6a. Modern AU	or	6b. Historical AU
7a. Soulmates	or	7b. Unrequited
8a. Fake Dating	or	8b. Secret Dating
9a. Break-Up & Make-Up	or	9b. Proposals & Weddings
10a. Get Together	or	10b. Established Relationship
11a. Oblivious Pining	or	11b. Domestic Fluff
12a. Hurt/Comfort	or	12b. Crack
13a. Meet the Parents	or	13b. Meet Cute

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[emperorupright]

[Akashi hums, analyzing the shades for himself. They all do indeed appear to be identical. It's uncanny, remarkable even. He catches that the dark blue and pink, which have always been on the same timer, are drawing closer and that those are the two that are blank on Kuroko's arm; the two he's found already. Akashi guesses he'll be being introduced to them soon enough.]

How unexpected.

[He pulls his sleeve back down, drops his arm, and then smiles at Kuroko.]

Forgive me, I'm Akashi Seijurou. I was on my to get coffee, are you free to join me?

[mybasketball]

[Kuroko meets Akashi's eyes when he drops his arm. He has kind eyes. Kuroko thinks he could get used to seeing those eyes more often.

It takes him a moment but he breaks eye contact again to check the time on his watch. Seems like he has plenty of time for his new soulmate.]

Yes, I'd love to.

[He may have done this a couple times before but it still feels strange to interact with someone who he knows will be so important to him. Aomine and Momoi made it so easy with their genuine excitement and joy. Akashi, on the other hand, does seem to have a much quieter energy than his two other soulmates and he's handsome. It makes him a little intimidating. Not frightening, there's warmth in his voice and actions, but definitely intimidating. It's like walking into a fancy restaurant where he has a reservation, Kuroko knows he is supposed to be here but a part of him feels like someone is going to realize he doesn't belong.

Kuroko knows, logically, this will get easier and that someday he'll feel at home by Akashi's side so maybe he can work on closing that gap during this coffee date.]

Since we're...

[He hesitates, he's still a little shy about saying the words out loud and it shows on his face.]

..soulmates, you can call me Tetsuya, if you want.

[emperorupright]

[Akashi can't help but smile at the jump in familiarity and Kuroko's expression. This does, indeed, feel much different that when he was with his other partners; there was a warming up period, save for Reo who took to "Sei-chan" rather quickly. He doesn't mind in the slightest.] And I, Seijurou. [He turns slightly to head off, leaving enough room in his space for Kuroko to join him, silently inviting him next to him. Whenever he arrives he'll start leading them to the coffee shop.] It will be my treat.

[mybasketball]

[Kuroko falls into step next to Akashi. This feels a little better, it's less pressure to be walking next to Akashi than to be facing him. Kuroko considers turning down Akashi's offer to treat him but he realizes he doesn't know anything about Akashi. Is a coffee date any kind of financial burden? Kuroko is a teacher and while he can afford his own coffee it's more of a treat than a regular expense. Well, he has to hope that Akashi isn't the kind of person who would do something detrimental to his finances out of some kind of romantic obligation.]

Thank you, Seijurou.

[Kuroko tests out the feeling of Akashi's first name in his mouth. It's a little weird to be this informal with, basically, a stranger. As they walk in the direction of the coffee shop, Kuroko finds that he has too many questions to keep to himself. He knows so much about Aomine and Momoi already. It's a moment before Kuroko speaks again.]

What do you do?

[emperorupright]

[Akashi is enjoying Kuroko's subtle presence at his side during the walk to the coffee shop. It's slight but he can feel him there, a soft wisp by his shoulder. It feels as though if he were to reach out to touch him his hand might go through; Kuroko is such an intriguing person to be near. Akashi wants to experience him more and he's looking forward to a lifetime of being able to do so.]

I play shogi professionally. I fancy myself an author as well.

[It's a bit of an understatement, but he doesn't know how to say "I never lose a game and am a big deal in the shogi realm", so he'll leave it at that. When he mentions being an author he pats his messenger bag with his laptop and notes in it, implying his intent to go write. He tilts his head towards Kuroko.]

And you, Tetsuya?

[mybasketball]

[Kuroko follow's Akashi's gesture and looks at his messenger bag. Wow, a professional shogi player and an author? Is one of Kuroko's soulmates famous? He returns his gaze to Akashi's face. He seems so self-assured even moments after his first soulmate encounter. It's pretty amazing, Kuroko wasn't nearly this poised when he met Aomine.

He holds up his own bag, which has a school name on it.]

I'm a Kindergarten teacher. Definitely not as impressive, I know.

[He gives Akashi a slightly self-depreciating smile. It's not that he thinks his job isn't important, just that the shock of Akashi's potential celebrity status has him off balance. He wonders what it is about him that makes him a good match for Akashi. What did the universe see in him that thought they would fit together?]