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[undyingcrow]

[It comes too fast for Akechi to dodge, and he cries out as the electricity tears through his body.

Already winded from the last attack, he falls to his hands and knees once more.]

[wicked_plan]

[And Ren approaches, every inch Joker, but not Joker, the good-natured, daredevil leader of the Phantom Thieves.

This is Joker, the godslayer, determined and angry. Once close enough, he pushes his feet into Akechi's side, practically kicking him to the ground.]

Get up, [he commands, voice low and dangerous, but there's something... hurt in it, too.]

[undyingcrow]

[Grunting, Akechi wobbles back on his feet, only to punch back.]

What is the point of this? You've already won...

[wicked_plan]

[The punch is barely a punch at all, honestly; Akechi's been thorougly thrashed, and it only takes a step to the side to avoid it. Ren stares at Akechi, before sighing.]

Why'd you never tell me you thought you were dead? In Maruki's reality.

[His fists clench.]

Why'd I have to hear on the last day possible, from Maruki himself?

[undyingcrow]

[So that's what this is about.

Damn it all. Akechi rubs at his side, where Ren landed that kick.]

I wasn't entirely certain. Moreover, I knew there was the risk of it hindering your resolve.

[wicked_plan]

[Ren exhales through his nose.]

But it didn't. It didn't. And then- Crow- you just went ahead and did the same goddamn thing. Again!

[undyingcrow]

I was going to contact you. I just needed time, damn it!

[But it's a shitty excuse. He knows it. His protest is feeble and hoarse.]

[wicked_plan]

You said that- I know but- for fuck's sake- do you know how hard that was? How much both of those things hurt, and you- you just-

[His fists clench harder, the material of his gloves creaking. He steps forwards, danger in his eyes.]

You just act so aloof, like it doesn't matter but it does, it does, and-

[He exhales. Maria appears, and a Salvation washes over them both, all wounds on both sides healing in a matter of seconds. Ren brandishes his dagger, pointing it at Akechi.]

Do you think I'm too weak to handle hardship, Crow? Disappointment? Do you think I wouldn't fucking try, anyway?

[He growls, taking an offensive stance.]

Come at me again. No Personas, this time. Show me why you think I can't handle you.

[undyingcrow]

Fine.

[Akechi lunges, fully intending to tackle Ren to the ground. He wants a fight so badly? Bring it.]

[wicked_plan]

[Ren braces himself, grappling the Akechi the moment he makes contact, sending them both flying, and using the momentum to twist them around until Akechi's back is the one on the ground, rather than his own. With a snarl, he grasps onto the beak part of Akechi's helmet and mask, intent on wrenching it open to expose Akechi's face to his fists.]

[undyingcrow]

[Akechi thrashes, even attempting a headbutt. He refuses to just lie there and take it. Not when his pride's been so thoroughly shattered already.]

[wicked_plan]

[Ren's forced back with a hiss, lest he lose an eye to that sharp, beaklike mask. He tries to keep Akechi down, his eyes intense behind his own.]

[undyingcrow]

What do you hope to accomplish?

[He spits his words, attempting his own punch in retaliation.]

[wicked_plan]

[Honestly? He doesn't know. He's just- hurt. Why won't Akechi fucking trust him with- him? It's such a selfish thing, Ren knows, but he thought- he really thought they'd reached an understanding, that Ren wanted-

His head snaps back as Akechi's punch lands, forcing a grunt out of him, and briefly stunning him, loosening his grip.]

[undyingcrow]

You want your fucking answer so bad?

[He swings another punch.]

I was scared, damn it! I didn't want to get too close. I didn't want regrets.

[wicked_plan]

[This time, Ren manages to dodge the punch, just barely- his eyes widening a smidge. Then, they narrow again, angry.]

You were scared? Your regrets? I thought you were dead!

[Ren swings back, aiming for the part of Akechi's helmet he'd managed to wrench open.]

[undyingcrow]

[Ren successfully hits at that hinge before Akechi can retaliate.

His face is right there, ready for the taking.]

It would have been simpler if I was. It would have been deserved.

[wicked_plan]

No it wouldn't! No it fucking wouldn't!

[Ren snarls.]

You're so- I care about you! I hated that you were dead- do you know how fucking hard- do you even realize how much I-

[He cuts himself off, fist sailing through the air- and landing next to Akechi's face, trapping him.]

I want you in my life, you stupid piece of shit!

[undyingcrow]

But why?! I could have killed you. I robbed Futaba of her mother, only for Shido to plunge her into the very same hell I endured. I ruined and ended so many lives without consideration for the people they left behind.

[He tries launching another punch, even with Ren trapping him there.]

I disgraced the very ideals I once held dear. I said it was all for my mother's sake, but she never would have wanted this. And if she didn't want me, why would you...

[He can't even bring himself to finish that statement, trembling as ragged breaths leave his mouth.]

[wicked_plan]

I DON'T FUCKING CARE!

[He snarls, no, shouts, catching Akechi's punch with his free hand, pinning his wrist to the ground. He gets right up in Akechi's face, eyes wild.]

I want you. Akechi, I want you. I don't care what your mother, or Shido, or anyone thinks of you, because, I- I-

[undyingcrow]

Because you what?!

[He growls, snarls. Get to the point, Ren. Out with it!]

[wicked_plan]

[Ren doesn't know how to put it into words, unable to answer-

-so he'll just show Akechi what he means, and, reckless and bold as he's always been as Joker, he closes the gap between them, roughly, painfully crashing his lips against Akechi's.]

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[undyingcrow]

[He freezes, heart threatening to blow a hole through his ribs.

Did Ren just—

Is he seriously—]

[undyingcrow]

[His thoughts race at blistering speed, too incomprehensible to parse, but before long, he reciprocates the kiss, bitingly hard. Almost challenging.]

[wicked_plan]

[Oh god he's doing this. He's actually fucking doing this. Ren's own heart is thundering in his chest, emotions whirling through his body, and for a moment, he panics, because he just fucking kisses Akechi without asking, he's not even sure Akechi likes him like that, and-

-but then, Akechi moves against him, giving Ren as good as he gets, lips moving together, teeth clashing. He meets the challenge headon, growling. He thinks he tastes blood, but- he doesn't care. Akechi's reciprocating, and it's good, it's them.]