#enigmatic smiles || hakkai

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@healingbrews said:

PINNED + Reverse [Hakkai]

My muse pins yours against a wall || Accepting!

He moved as fast as lightning. With heightened senses, he acted purely out of instinct, pinning the one who approached against the nearest wall. Funny - they always seem to find themselves in this situation, only something was off this time. Probably to do with the fact that Hakkai was for some reason missing his power limiters, thus the pointed ears and yellowish left eye staring her down.

He had a clawed hand against the wall right by her head, from which dark vines traveled across the surface and crept up her shoulders, steadily coiling down her arms to effectively ensnare their victim. His other hand hovered, poised to strike at any given moment.

For a moment though, his gaze almost seemed to waver, as though only then realizing who it was he had in his grasp. Then something clicked, as he leaned in with a ghost of a smile to whisper-

"...You deserve better."

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"Understandably so, since they don't typically advertise them like the average glamorous jewelry store. But as you'd imagine, one would simply obtain them over-the-counter."

Briefly, Hakkai recalled a conversation with a certain youkai he knew from the past, who went on about some form of propaganda against their kind - all from the fact that those limiters were manufactured and sold in the first place. Truthfully, he never gave that perspective much thought if at all back in those days.

"Of course, the easiest ones to come by would be the basic metal variety - but that's not to say one couldn't express themselves by having theirs decorated with gems, if that strikes your fancy?"

He smiled, not at all at the mental image of Hazel sporting bejeweled earrings or bracelets. Perhaps a ring or two? Then again, those might not work very well with the gloves.

"If I'm being honest though... I can't quite say how simple it would be today." Considering the whole Minus Wave dilemma. They might have to hunt for some sort of underground establishment, who knows? "Still, since we're heading to town, we might as well keep an eye out." Window-shopping, in other words, however well that would go.

"I was bein' facetious. Thought it'd be the most polite thing to say." Hazel gently shrugged one shoulder. No use lying about those days anymore, after all. Not with him, anyway.

Even as he said that so casually, Hazel kept his gaze elsewhere. His hands were joined together on his lap, one embracing the other, with a thumb stroking soothingly over its twin. Back and forth, back and forth...

"Shall we say you've got a point to it..." He finally speaks again, rising his eyes on Hakkai again. "How does one go about procurin' something like that? Can't say I've ever noticed any sort of... Youkai Fashion Stores, or anythin' of the sort."

He really wondered now. Already his mind was running miles away, picturing something incredibly exotic and folkloresque, like a lonesome goldsmith living as a hermit at the end of some mystic far-away place hidden in the mists. Was this going to become a quest in its own right? As if they didn't have enough on their plate as is!

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@geraniumplant said:

I will smooch more than his palm . 83

He... would not be opposed.

But perhaps take him out to dinner first? Or let him cook dinner for you ^^

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@wolfsmuses || Closed spooky starter 🎃

"It certainly is looking like a ghost town here," Hakkai mused, looking around at the quiet empty streets, when the sun had barely even begun to set.

It's not that the place was uninhabited. In fact, they had just arrived and were planning to replenish supplies and secure lodgings for the night, only to find most of the establishments closed. Locked shut. The rest paid no mind to the travelers as they scurried on to their homes, like an age-old routine.

Come to think of it, he recalled overhearing the words of gossipmongers from the last village. Something about an old abandoned shrine at the outskirts of this one, said to be terribly cursed that it had driven the locals to shut themselves indoors before sundown in fear of being haunted by whatever evil that lurked. There were even claims that the villagers had resorted to offering human sacrifices to appease the restless spirits.

Of course, they were all simply rumors, but it would appear a good chunk of it was proven true. And while Hakkai enjoys a good horror story now and then, something about this plot did not sit right with him.

Before he could ponder on it further, however, a voice beckoned. An elderly gentleman, who seemed to be observing them with great interest, particularly-

"Young man, you are... the High Priest Sanzo, are you not?"

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Random Headcanon Generator

"Don't we all~?"

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"Please don't use empty cans as ashtrays. If you do it again, I will kick your butt into next week. ♥️ "

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𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒃𝒆 𝒌𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒅 ?

palm.

you give and give. you are a gentle heart, broken but still standing... always lending a hand for those who need it, expecting nothing in return. you deserve someone taking your hand and kissing your open palm, the hands which have selflessly helped so many others.

Tagged by: @featherchan Tagging: @geraniumplant , @healingbrews and the reader!

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Hakkai noted the slight wobble as Sanzo rose to a stand. It was too dark to tell, but he suspected his companion was injured, likely because of him...

Focus.

The hand being offered pulled him from his thoughts, and he couldn't help the soft wistful smile forming on his features. You're getting soft, Sanzo, he thought, but held his tongue this time lest he receives another whack upside the head, haha.

It always was nice to know someone believes in him more than he did.

"I suppose you're right." Hakkai took his hand and swiftly got to his feet. Only then did he take notice of the damage he'd sustained. Nothing serious, but probably would be a nuisance if left untreated.

A ball of chi was gathered in his palm, serving as a decent light source as he led the way, maneuvering around the now lifeless hooded forms — until the shine of metal on the floor caught his eye. There his limiters were, right by the first demon he sliced in that temple...

Hakkai wasted no time in retrieving and putting them back on, appearance reverting back to normal. He heaved a sigh then, looking around at the old place. Suppose they could consider the mystery solved.

"Well then," he turned to the priest, smile ever present. "Shall we head back and claim our reward?" In other words, he'd very much like to get out of there now that their work was done, and he figured Sanzo would feel the same way. Also, he needed to get a better look at Sanzo's state. The sooner they leave, the better.

𖤓 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Sanzo's face remained expressionless, even when Hakkai recoiled away from him. It gave him a moment to breathe, sucking precious air into his lungs. The monk hadn't realized he was holding his breath the entire time Hakkai threatened to slice him with his claws.

"I don't need an apology," Sanzo replied dryly, standing with a slight wobble. He touched the back of his head to feel the sticky blood in his hair. At least the bump had clotted. "I need you to focus. Where are your limiters?"

The damn temple was dark with no source of light to help them find their way around. Sanzo thought he could use his lighter, but upon checking his sleeves & pockets he must have dropped the damn thing during their scuffle.

Damn.

Against his better judgment, he offered his hand to help lift Hakkai to his feet. "Killing you would be an inconvenience," he muttered dryly without looking him in the eye. This was Sanzo's way of saying he cared. "Besides, I wouldn't hear the end of it from Goku & Gojyo if you got in the way of my bullets."

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@geraniumplant || Continued ~

Hakkai knew something was off, initially suspecting the blonde of hiding it in his habitual display of stoic bravado. But it seemed even Sanzo was oblivious - until now, as deep crimson stained white robes. The evidence clear as day.

"And I'm sure there's an engaging story behind this one. But while you're at it, I'll have to ask you to disrobe..."

Calm and casual was his tone, as though this was a regular occurrence. It really was. But his hands moved, gathering essentials and making space before gesturing for the other to sit, or lie down, whichever works.

"I can only most efficiently heal you that way after all ~"

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"My heartfelt congratulations to Mr Wolfwood. That was quite the competition, and each contestant gave it their all with their own unique brand of charm and grace~"

This isn't a beauty pageant, Hakkai. or is it?

@geraniumplant

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@geraniumplant || Continued ~

It's funny how the weather being dark and dismal could be made sunny by a single look in those bright eyes and sounds of quick feet through puddles.

Hakkai couldn't help but smile, a welcoming hand extended. A laugh escaped him at some point too, as they ran in the rain like a couple of sillies. Once they get to shelter, he'll have to make sure the boy is thoroughly dry and warm. Can't be too careful about preventing a nasty cold.

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He noticed it, the way she tensed up. "I see..." Was his response at first, gaze softening a little. Hakkai was no stranger to having to grow up independently. However, it was still too early to jump to conclusions.

"Well then, you can stay with me if you like, at least until we figure things out." In an attempt to lighten the situation, he offered a smile.

"I'm Hakkai, it's a pleasure to meet you." He then introduced himself, leaving it up to her if she was comfortable enough to share her name.

She took a sip of the water, tensing at his question. "I.. no.. I don't have anyone around..." Ilia looked down at her water, not sure what to say. She didn't know how he might react and didn't want to be sent back to the lab.

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"On the topic of food crimes, Everything-in-the-fridge Curry leaves much to be desired..."

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@kisumshi said:

“now, before i say anything, promise me you’ll stay calm.” Gojo to Hakkai

More random dialogue prompts || Accepting!

Oh boy, here we go. Considering everything they've been through together, nothing ought to faze him at this point. Nor should he be in any way surprised.

Hakkai stood there ever so patiently, lips pressed to a smile and hands clasped together over abdomen. While some may be fooled, anyone who's the least bit perceptive might be able to pick up on the subtle chill in the air threatening to rise, solely depending on what would be said next. The redhead who was either in trouble or just about to be best tread carefully.

"That's very reassuring to start off with, and I trust it can't get any worse from here. So let's hear it then - what's the damage?"

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@geraniumplant || Continued ~

There was a blast of intense light and heat. His attempt at conjuring a barrier with his chi in the last second was for naught.

And for a moment, everything went blank.

The first thing Hakkai felt when he came to his senses was a sharp pain at the back of his head. He must've been thrown back and had a nasty landing. Sitting up only worsened the pain. He ached all over, most prominently... his vision was fading.

Helplessly he sat there as black shade began to fill his field of vision, like a dark curtain slowly covering his good eye.

Panicking and fretting would do nothing. So he looked around frantically for a familiar form and made his way over with haste. By the time he reached Sanzo, the darkness had fully enveloped his vision. Even with his prosthetic right eye still intact, this made him nearly blind at the moment.

He hated that he couldn't quite see how bad Sanzo's injuries were, carefully lifting him while still being on high alert in case their assailant was still around - only to grunt, nearly losing his balance as Sanzo gripped at his qipao.

"I'm going to need you to stay calm and focus, Sanzo." While his voice was rather hoarse, his tone was stern and words clear. Hakkai felt for his friend's arm, slinging it over his shoulders before getting to his feet while supporting Sanzo to the best of his ability. Slow and steady.

"Can you walk?"