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[milkmycattle]

[ The video starts with a view of a large crow zooming in and out of the frame in a panic. Then BANG! There's a loud sound from off-screen that the camera spins over to the three-legged crow flat against the wall, before comically sliding down.]

Onyx, what are you doing?!

[ There's a hoarse rasp that comes from the person holding the camera. Reluctantly, he turns the camera view towards a bunch of blankets, and Crow's head pops out of the bundle. The spunky redhead isn't quite as energetic at the moment, instead, he looks a bit stressed out.]

It's an apocalyptic catastrophe!

[ Crow's words come out as a scratchy croak. His poor angelic voice! He sounds horrible! ]

I think I lost my voice! And I need to fix it before the concert! Help! It's a crimson emergency! And I think drinking milk makes it worse!

[ He can't stand to hear his voice like this, so he's going to dive back into his cocoon of blankets. He's not going to subject anyone else's ears to this dissonance either. Crow's familiar tries to comfort him by perching on top of the pile of blankets and gently tapping his beak against it. There, there. Crow stops the video but follows up with a text after:]

DOES ANYONE KNOW ANY HOME REMEDIES TO CURE THIS?!!!! I'LL DRINK EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN!!! I'LL DO ANYTHING EXCEPT SELL MY SOUL TO LUCIFER!! I JUST WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CONCERT, DAMN IT!!!

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[milkmycattle]

[There!]

ARE YOU TRYING TO SAY THIS SHIT IS KARMA?! LIKE YOU'RE SO DAMN INNOCENT!

[bakudan_bambino]

I'm not saying it is, but maybe it is. What'd I do wrong?

[milkmycattle]

[ Crow is about to send another scathing retort, but what is that going to do? They're just going to go round and round in circles. If this is truly karmic, then maybe he just needs to think over his actions.]

I don't hate you or anything! I actually think you have a pretty sick style.

I just hate being written off by people. And maybe I felt as if you didn't acknowledge me when you decided to run off. My pride was bruised and I'm just probably taking it out on you irrationally. So there!

[bakudan_bambino]

[He reads that and then just blinks at the camera, because he doesn't believe what he's reading. There's suspicion in his gaze.]

What are you even talking about...

[What style? Gokudera looks like he crawled out of a hot topic. It's tacky, and he's using it all to look like the kind of person most sane people would avoid. Just... trouble. He's disarmed by the very thought of a compliment.]

I didn't even know what you wanted. Also, I couldn't hear very well because of a potion I'd taken to combat a curse I was under. [He gives a sigh and considers an apology, but he doesn't feel like he should even offer one. Maybe clarification is the right move.]

I wasn't trying to ignore anything you might have said, and I needed to win that tournament so I could get a cure.

[milkmycattle]

[Crawled out of Hot Topic? Sure, but Crow actually likes that rebellious look. The redhead even looks like he just left the Black Parade himself. It is a genuine compliment, but Gokudera is fine to interpret it however he wants.

Crow isn't seeking an apology. Honestly, he doesn't deserve one and Gokudera hasn't really inconvenienced him. Though Crow seems satisfied by the clarification.]

Oh, was it something like that? You were acting a bit weird. Well, I was being a bit of a dick, too. I don't blame you for acting that way towards a stranger, who was just pointing and laughing at you. I probably would have done the same thing if the roles were reversed.

[Not quite an apology, but he understands where Gokudera is coming from.]

Maybe I overreacted, just a little, but that doesn't mean I'm calling off going up against you!

[bakudan_bambino]

[Aside from Miwako somewhat enamored with the idea being a model for her, Gokudera's never really had his style complimented. Girls thought he was cool because of his bad attitude, and he's fine with that. Really, he'd rather more people think that's how he actually seems and not... a huge softy.

Gokudera isn't going to argue about running off. He wasn't afraid to fight, but retreating was a good strategy, especially when he had no idea what got the other guy so mad in the first place.]

I don't think I was acting weird. Loud, maybe. [Because he couldn't hear himself speak very well, and yeah... Crow was acting like a dick point at his tattoo, but Gokudera knows it's amusing. He's not blind to some of the stupid claims it makes about him just to get some attention.]

Maybe when you're not having some... maroon melancholy. [A tug to the corner of his mouth suggests he knows it's not a very good joke, a tease at the guy calling his sore throat a 'crimson emergency'.]

Save your energy, and let me know when you're ready.

[milkmycattle]

[ The teen was trying to be cheeky there, but Crow is such a dork about his aesthetic that he actually likes the ring of it.]

Good one! See? You're an admirer of red, after all!

You bet! This will only slow me down for now, but I'll be fired up again! Just like a phoenix rising from the ashes!

[bakudan_bambino]

Oh, I was just echoing you. I wouldn't say I'm a fan of any one color.

[He likes the colors of the sky, and sometimes red sunsets, and sometimes stormy grey-greens, and rich, dark blues. Gokudera isn't even certain he has a favorite color, since that's changing so much. Red is cool on it's own, but so is blue, and there's something fierce about orange.]

Whatever, just don't contact me until you're certain you're ready to lose.

[milkmycattle]

Shhh! It's okay. I know you're just too embarrassed to admit it!

[Gokudera might like other colors, but clearly red is still the best! The debate is over!]

Wait, what?! You're the one who's gonna lose! When you get the message, just know your fate will be sealed!

[bakudan_bambino]

It's a color. What's there to be embarrassed about? You seem to be giving it way more thought than... anyone.

[What debate? Gokudera's confused.]

Underestimating me will be a huge mistake.

[milkmycattle]

Just a color?! It's my brand, too! Of course, I have to care about it more than most people, or else, they won't care about it either!

[No one reps red harder than Crow! It's in his band's logo, his clothes, his guitar, his persona, and embedded into his various songs.]

Well from the results of the tourney, I know that! I'm not going to be slacking either!

[bakudan_bambino]

People can care about a color before they even knew you though, so why assume it has to do entirely with you? I mean clearly, you're passionate about it. I'm not fucking doubting that. But I'm saying you'd need more than a color if you're using it as a tool for marketing.

[In Gokudera's opinion... red can rep itself.]

Good. I look forward to it, then.

[milkmycattle]

Well, I won't take that much credit! Though, I'm sure I do inspire people with my fierce crimson looks!

Of course, you need more than a color for marketing, but it does help with association. I'm already popular in my own city, so it must be working for me and my band.

[He's got this fame thing in the bag!]

[bakudan_bambino]

Good. You shouldn't.

I wouldn't call them fierce. You look as intimidating as a kitten.

[Honestly, when Crow got angry before the tournament, he was more of a nuisance than a threat to Gokudera.]

[milkmycattle]

[It probably doesn't help that he's short too!]

What?! You just like to say shit that pisses me off!

I'll make sure to hex you good for that!

[Back to square one.]

[bakudan_bambino]

[They can both be short and argue. Gokudera would laugh, but he can't do that while he's on video. Instead, he smirks.]

And so what if I do?

As if, beet-root.

[milkmycattle]

That name again!

[He needs to find some dirt on this punk, so he come up with a nickname that'll irk him too!]

Just you wait! I'll make sure you'll have bad luck for weeks!

[bakudan_bambino]

[Okay, he can't contain it. Gokudera gives a small snort of laughter at the clear rage in the text.]

Oh, I always have bad luck. I'm in this conversation with you, for example...

[milkmycattle]

[It was probably supposed to be an insult, but Crow decides to focus on Gokudera's admission there.]

Heh. I'm not even surprised. You mock me about losing my voice, but you must have a pretty shitty personality to always get misfortune.

[And oh yeah, he'll still going to address that insult!]

And, a conversation with me is a scarlet blessing!

[bakudan_bambino]

[Ouch.]

Yeah.

[Better to put some acceptance of that out there. Gokudera'd rather not be making friends, anyway, so for anyone else reading this on the network... he's got a shitty personality. Leave him alone, please.]

It's anything but a blessing. Just part of the bad luck.

[milkmycattle]

[Hmmm? That's not the response he's looking for, instead, he just gets a rather nonchalant agreement. That puts Crow off more than Gokudera's remarks from earlier.]

Tch! At least deny it a little!

And whatever! You're the one who answered my message! So what does that say about you?

[bakudan_bambino]

Why? You don’t know anything about me.

I was bored and it was fun to mock you. There, said it outright.

[milkmycattle]

I don't know you, but that's exactly why you don't accept someone saying you have a shitty personality. I'm sure you're not completely terrible.

[At least this teen is being honest, but Crow doesn't have to like it!]

Glad you got a good laugh, but this situation isn't for your entertainment! If you're so bored then you should come to the concert on Sunday!

[Of course, he's going to plug in the event somehow.]

[bakudan_bambino]

Maybe I’ll just agree with whatever because you don’t know me, and you know making assumptions is rude. Instead of giving you an argument to needlessly comment to, think about what you say and why you say it. You know, before it leaves your mouth or you send it via text.

[He’s going to light a new cigarette, appearing very calm despite what he may be saying. Even his time is relatively detached.]

I was bored when you posted. Don’t know if I’ll be bored on Sunday or not. I’ll cross that bridge when I get to it.

[milkmycattle]

Yeah, yeah. 'Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt' bullshit! You don't need to lecture me! I know half the stuff that comes out of my mouth is shit! Though the other half is brutally honest! If I say something there's a reason I said it! So don't act like you don't have a part in the misconceptions people have about you!

[ Crow is surprised most of that didn't come out as complete key smashing because he's fuming!]

Well cross the bridge faster, and just come! Not for me, but support the other talent there!