[ To say he was pleased to be here would be complete and utter bullshit and yet... here he is. If Astaroth was going to be paying a visit to Akira, it would have been better without Viné to keep him in check. Well, better for him so he could harass the guy a little for the things Akira has done.
There's no knocking involved. They don't even walk up to the front door like proper "guests" would. Instead Astaroth teleports them straight into the living room and now that he's in the space is giving off some strong jealousy and irritation emotions that are definitely directed at a certain human.
Underneath that there's frustration but that's more at himself than anyone else and squashed really far beneath those feelings - a small hint of fear. Something he's trying hard to keep buried and hidden away. Astaroth actually moves closer to Viné rather than pulling back. Though he can't bring himself to say anything yet. ]
[He's a little dazed and probably a little bruised but otherwise fine! He lets himself be helped up and pecks Viné's cheek. He then looks to Astaroth and says without skipping a beat:]
"Doors are a social construct", eh? I like the way you think.
[ His ice blue eyes dart away when Akira kisses the other, a flare of jealousy emanating from him but Astaroth doesn't move from his spot. He tenses, either to bolt or attack - hard to say at the moment. For a moment it seems he might outright ignore them both until Viné enters his space again.
Then he looks back with a huff after those arms come around him and those words come. ]
I wouldn't call it "working together" considering the position he's in.
[Oh.. oof. That's quite a reaction to just a chaste kiss...
His gaze softens further at Viné's actions. He doesn't quite hear the whispers, but that and his emotions are... very telling. Slowly, his gaze comes up to Astaroth.]
I'm always up for hanging out. And the position I'm in now probably won't be the same as the position I'm in later, if the first round is anything to go by.
Pre-Game
First visit
There's no knocking involved. They don't even walk up to the front door like proper "guests" would. Instead Astaroth teleports them straight into the living room and now that he's in the space is giving off some strong jealousy and irritation emotions that are definitely directed at a certain human.
Underneath that there's frustration but that's more at himself than anyone else and squashed really far beneath those feelings - a small hint of fear. Something he's trying hard to keep buried and hidden away. Astaroth actually moves closer to Viné rather than pulling back. Though he can't bring himself to say anything yet. ]
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He doesn't remotely anticipate the teleporting.]
Bwah—!
[FALLING OFF?!]
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He gives a tiny snort. ]
Beauty, grace, et cetera...
[ Gently, he takes Astaroth's hand, kissing the back of it. ]
I'm going to help him up, okay?
[ And he walks over to do just that. ]
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Real smooth, human.
[ Awkwardly hanging back while the other demon approaches Akira to help him. ]
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"Doors are a social construct", eh? I like the way you think.
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Just... shaking his head. ]
In any case... you two will be working together soon, right? I figured why not hang out for a little while? Maybe get to know each other...
[ Right after that, he's walking over and wrapping his arms around Astaroth, whispering his thanks and insisting that he's doing great. ]
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Then he looks back with a huff after those arms come around him and those words come. ]
I wouldn't call it "working together" considering the position he's in.
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His gaze softens further at Viné's actions. He doesn't quite hear the whispers, but that and his emotions are... very telling. Slowly, his gaze comes up to Astaroth.]
I'm always up for hanging out. And the position I'm in now probably won't be the same as the position I'm in later, if the first round is anything to go by.