Rakutsu didn’t attempt to dignify Teruko’s question with a reply. Instead, he ate his food before it got cold. It certainly wasn’t going to wake him up that made him upset. Making sure someone isn’t late was just common courtesy. Her suggestion didn’t make it any better, which was shown by his scowl. He prefer no surprises at all, but she didn’t seem to understand how to read his mood.<br/><br/>Ryoko stopped him from making a snappy remark at his cousin. ”I already have a few for you. Don’t go into my room or mom’s. Ever. Also, knocking. Always knock.” Rakutsu was placing big emphasis on these two. In his mind, neither of them have any business going in there. Even if it’s too clean, he’ll do it himself.<br/><br/>”But fine. We’ll do that if your insistent on it.” The standoffish attribute he was giving was starting to get to him. He was being like this so unnecessarily. The arrangement too new, so it hasn’t sunken in yet. ”Thanks for the eggs. They are really good.” Maybe a complement can salvage this train wreck of a conversation? Rakutsu got up to get butter for his toast, adjusting his pants in the process.<br/><br/><hr/><br/>Rakutsu narrowed his eyes at the girl in slight disbelief. ”Your really going to risk stealing from your mother over a video game console? Sure it’s just a few hundred, but that doesn’t mean they won’t notice. The wealthy look over their finances all the time.” He tried to discourage the girl’s idea.<br/><br/>Speaking of Nintendo, he needs to send his joy con in for repairs. His old model has been going through phantom inputs lately and it’s starting to piss him off. Can’t play games on it without the controller messing him up. ”I can’t force you to change your mind, but I’ll tell you that my offer still stands. You won’t be bored alone, at least.”<br/><br/><hr/><br/>Rakutsu wasn’t someone that goofed off in class, unlike other classmates. He took his studies very serious, so he can get into a good college. One that will push him up into the world of business. His grades weren’t at Chris or Kaitlyn’s level, but they were proof of his hard work. That didn’t mean he didn’t get an occasional message on his chrome book.<br/><br/>I took a look, but I haven’t studied it yet. Regardless, I won’t say no to your offer.<br/><br/>There was a smile on his face as he typed away his reply. Rakutsu didn’t study ahead since the course material can be subject to change. No need to shoot himself in the foot for trying too hard. He did that in freshmen year and it was embarrassing. Still, the multiverse theory? An interesting topic.<br/><br/>”Phenol.” He didn’t even bother to look up as he answered with ease. ”And it’s Mr. Hayasa. Rakutsu is my given name.” Not even when boldly correcting his own teacher. Big balls for such a small looking guy.<br/><br/>“What can I do to convince you to allow me to drag Kaitlyn into this team up?<br/><br/>Rakutsu didn’t like his chances, but it was worth a shot. He knew of their petty little rivalry and largely didn’t care. However, it would help him a lot by easing some of the work load. Lord knows something will force him to go out in that gas mask of his. If Rakutsu can’t bribe him, he should try to convince him someway.<br/><br/>I know you won’t agree with it, but just think about it. Two of the best students in our year teaming up on the project? Can you imagine how great it will make you look once the A+ is given on it? How bad everyone else will look compared to us?<br/><br/>Rubbing someone’s ego always helps to get them on your side.<br/><br/>Science 9 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=153027)<br/><br/>(If I wasn’t suppose to do that check since I technically don’t have that skill I apologize and will do the other check)<br/><br/>Stealth 25 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=153032)<br/><br/>Persuasion 9 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=153033)