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[With that comment, he was really reminding him of someone. He didn't mean to chuckle but he couldn't help himself at that comparison.]

Fine, I'll stop talking about curses and holes until we get the potion! [He said with a smirk before turning his head forward.]

But that's interesting. What kind of magic goes on in your world?

[The chuckle earns him a shove on the shoulder, not too hard, but enough that if Ken doesn't brace himself, he could fall over. Gokudera's not aiming for that, he's just going to stop the laughing at him, ok?]

It's not really easy to explain. It's nothing like this place and yet I'm sure it's the same kind of magic, just used differently.

[Gokudera shoves his hands in his pockets, slouches some, and tries not to get a bit homesick.]

Bullets that can cause possession, some that will kill you unless you have some desperation or dying will... the strongest people in my world cursed to be infants... there's a lot of weapon stuff, too.

[Ken should have expected that. As he felt him shoving his shoulder, he did take a step forward before laughing once again. However, it was more at himself. Hopefully Gokudera would be someone whom he could get along with.]

I see. In other words, those bullets can give you those powers? And depending on how strong you are, it can sometimes kill you?

[He said before placing his arms behind his back.]

That’s not too different from how my powers work back home. We use guns too but in a slightly different manner.

[Gokudera gives a scoff and a roll of his eyes at the laughter. Kids. Never mind that he's not an adult himself. He's not met many people younger than himself that don't antagonize him one way or another.]

One of the bullets, yeah. It makes you act on your last will. There's another one that just focuses on self-pity. I wouldn't exactly call it a power. And like all bullets, they can kill.

[Despite the magic the mafia families put on their experimental bullets, bullets are just that.]

Oh yeah, aside from shooting enemies?

[For a moment, Ken wasn't too sure if he should say something. He figured for a teenager who smokes and uses guns, the topic shouldn't bother him.

That's why he stopped before leaning back to look at the older teen.]

We don't use it for shooting enemies. [He gave a pause as he wondered if he should say something.] More like we use a fake gun to shoot ourselves to use our powers.

[Gokudera's in the mafia. He's not bothered by most topics. If anything, he can be made most uncomfortable by things that normal people appreciate.

He keeps walking and only stops at Ken's side as he notices he's being looked at.]

Does shooting yourself depend on the gun, the bullet in it, or the fear of being shot? [He's wondering what the source of the power ultimately is, or what triggers it. Logistically, he doesn't understand.]

It depends on the gun but there aren't any bullets in it.

[He was taking a huge leap of faith here. While he knew his leader back home would probably be annoyed at having someone else get involved in their world's problems.

However, he could allow himself just this opportunity right? It's not as if people were innocent bystanders.]

It's the fear of being killed is what allows me to use my magic. [Which involves summoning a 10 foot creature that looks like a transformer but...]

So any empty gun? Would you assume it's loaded, and that's where the fear comes into play?

[This is not the kind of conversation he expected to have with a child, but... his mafia boss' tutor is one year old and the greatest Hitman in the World.]

Something like that.

[He said before shifting his weight. As he continued to look back at him, he wondered if he should explain anything more.]

But anyway, what about you? What kind of magic do you use once you are shot?

[Gokudera shakes his head and then walks on ahead.]

I've only been shot at. To actually kill me. Not for any powers. I don't have powers.

[Now that made him raise an eyebrow at the teen.]

Really? Then mind if I ask how do you fight?

[He hoped he didn't come across as rude but if he was in a world with magic and yet, he didn't have any?]

[He has magic in Avalon, of course, but back home...]

My fists primarily. But I’m also an explosives expert. I also know how to use a loaded gun.

[He’s not looking to scare Ken by telling him he’s always loaded to the teeth with dynamite, so being vague is his best bet.]

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[Maybe it was because Ken knew what it meant to fight that there was an inference behind his words. Which was why he looked up before saying something]

I see, so that means you're somebody who already knows how to fight to the death.

[He said with a pause] Especially with explosives! That's pretty cool you fight with them.

I've been on my own for a long time.

[Fighting to the death is par for the course considering homelessness and being in the mafia. He's not going to go into detail.]

Yeah. They are pretty cool.

[Not him, though. Gokudera won't be accepting compliments, thanks.]

[The more Gokudera spoke, the more his story reminded him of that certain person. If only Akihiko or Shinjiro were here to speak to him...]

I wonder how that would work with magic. I bet there must be something pretty interesting to make it work with you and your world.

[Pause] My senpai would never be that willing to go that far.

How magic would work with explosives? I've no idea.

[Gokudera glances at Ken, not having any idea what the kid means.]

What do you mean?

[How in the world did he get into this mess? Somewhere, he could hear Mitsuru telling him to let others get involved in their world's business. However, she wasn't here now, was she?

Shall he take the risk?]

Let's just say that if my senpais ever were to find out I used explosives to fight, they would scold me and ground me into forever!

[Is this him trolling or is this him being serious. It was up to Gokudera]

We come from very different worlds, Ken.

[Gokudera is reluctant to make his world seem as bad as it is. It’s just that the mafia is bad, and treated him poorly. He didn’t have any senpais to ever look out for him.]

I ran away from home when I was eight years-old. I never really had anyone to ground me. I flew a different country and got a place all on my own though.

[Does Ken dare tell him about his own ordeals? Probably not as he just gave a small pause. Now that they were by a store, that's when he stopped walking and looked back at him.]

You feel like talking about it? It sounds like you had a pretty rough time dealing with that all on your own.

[Gokudera shrugs, seeming like he’d rather not give much further detail.]

It’s in the past. It doesn’t matter anymore. Besides, I’m older now, so it’s no problem. Talking about any of it doesn’t change anything.

[Avalon is a sort of like a vacation from his life back home, and the problems he faced in it.]

[Ken would argue against it but it wasn't up to him to say anything. Instead, he will say this.]

Either way, its still amazing that you gone through a lot. That's something to admire.

[He said before pushing the door open to the store. However, just he did so, there was a small ringing of a bell.]

[Gokudera looks a bit confused by the way Ken says that, phrasing it like a compliment. He doesn’t think there’s anything worth admiring about him. There’s still a lot he wants to do and become, so he’s a perpetual work in progress, a perfectionist and hyper-critical.

His answer is a hum, and as soon as that door opens, he goes wide-eyed and stock-still. Maybe there’s wonder in his expression at the shop, but he seems much more cautious, tense. This room is magical and unfamiliar!

But he’s standing still right in the doorway, like an awkward, human-shaped door-stopper.]

[Just as Ken was about to suggest they go inside, he turned around to find Gokudera staring into space.]

Gokudera? Is everything okay?

[He asked before waving his hand in front of him. Whatever was going on, it was making Ken worried.

What happened to the brash teen he met a few moments ago?]

[He recognizes his name being called, at least, and looks over at the boy, then gives a jerk and growls before smacking that hand away. Gokudera gives a light snarl before spitting out his cigarette onto the floor of the shop and walking in, looking about... and seeming very bored all of a sudden.]

-uff [He says short and on an exhale before walking over to a display of oddities in bottles, suspended in liquids. After a second of squinting at them (his vision isn't the greatest and as a dog he would not think to put glasses on), he thrusts his face into the display rack and knocks a few down. Whether they shatter on the floor is dependent on how quickly Ken tries to catch them, if he even decides to try.]

[All Ken could do was just continue to stare at him as he walked inside. It was odd how he didn’t respond back to him but the younger teen had to keep an eye on him. He didn’t know what was wrong and he needed to get to the bottom of it.

Before he could even get a chance to say anything, his eyes widen as Gokudera leaned forward against the potions. Running as fast as he could, he had to get them. It was a good thing he had quick reflexes or else those potions would have cracked!]

What was that for? [He didn’t mean to sound angry but what was Gokudera doing?]

You could have asked the owners if you wanted them!

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cw: mentions of guns?? just tryin' to be safe and considerate

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