Aki: -emocuts-

BC: *plucks the emo cutter object up* That would be a waste.

Aki: -ears flatten-

BC: Why self-depreciate yourself, young Aki, with such vile actions like this?

Aki: -ear twitches- Who are you to judge me, "Ash"? Just because my father likes you doesn't mean I do.

BC: *kneels down to his level, still holding the razor* I judge no-one without first gathering information. Tell me, was what I saw that night what your life normally is like?

Aki: -looks a little pained, though he quickly wipes emotion from his face- Kayane's just a dickhead... He's always been like that. -shrug-

BC: Mmm. *nods slightly* An elder brother that has too much power over you. Do you believe his words, that you are weak?

Aki: -looks wryly down at the razor in BC's hands and to the thin slice across his wrist and frowns- Don't I appear weak to you? -snorts- The only person who doesn't see me as such is Tempette...

BC: No, in fact, you do not. Just . . . not in the correct lifestyle to see you grow to your true potential. So! *a little grin* You left me to find a girl, did you?

Aki: -crosses his arms over his chest- A girl. I suppose... Tempette's hardly 'just' a girl. She's the daughter of the Master of the Ongaku University. She can have anything she wants.

BC: And what are you, Aki, but a child of a master as well? You could very well have whatever it is you wanted, given that you were disciplined.

Aki: -lifts a brow- Disciplined? -waits for an explanation-

BC: Take your brother Kayane. *a somewhat disappointed tutting sound* /That/ is what happens when you allow your desire to overrun your heart and head: unrefined brute strength left to rot within a dull mind. You are far better than that, I can tell.

Aki: -puffs up a little at the compliment, though he tries not to show it- Kay is off his rocker. -huff- But...you're missing one point. He -has- brute strength. I don't.

BC: *chuckles* I miss no points in my observation. Power is something that can be acquired by even the greatest of fools. "Strength" is nothing like power, just as intelligence is nothing like wisdom. Your brother might have power, but he holds no capacity for strength if he is as predisposed towards mindless violence as I saw. For your part, enduring such abuse is admirable.

: Aki: -blinks at him, surprised- Admirable? Me...? -frowns and shakes his head, touching his healing nose- Hardly. I cowered when he hit me. -growls at himself-

BC: Because he has ingrained that within you, I imagine. *scoffs softly* Scare tactics are the easy route to gaining control and can crumble quickly if the target only gains confidence in himself. Though Kayane seems a lost cause to change . . . *A shame really if this were true, but he kept that to himself* You, I have no placed in this birth order yet. Itsuki claims the right of brains and Kayane the brawn. What do you see yourself as?

Aki: -frowns and shrugs- I don't know, to be honest. What do -you- see me as? I don't really have brains or brawn. Just a big mouth... -mutters-

BC: I see no weakling. *grins a little* Why, when I prodded a nerve you were quick to get to your feet and defend yourself then, going so far as to reach for me even despite our age and experience gaps. A true weakling would not have bothered to speak and would have left that night unheard with a tucked tail. You have potential as I have said, Aki, and if given a chance to be away from those negative influences . . . *trails off, watching his reaction*

Aki: -smirks at him- As I said, I have a big mouth. Besides, you're hardly a threat... -had never seen BC's claws and therefore, feels he was safe the entire time- Tempette welcomed me into the University, but I won't stay there for good... Just...for now. She...stood up for me. -wrinkles his nose- I want to be able to stand up for myself... I want to get strong... -muses- Then Kayane won't piss with me.

BC: Mmm. *nods* I would suggest not letting her do so again if you plan on getting stronger. No-one who is defended and not allowed to stand on his own two feet can grow. This is good that you realize it early on. And might I say, I am interested to see your progress in that journey.

Aki: -raises a brow at him- Why? You don't know me.

BC: Perhaps not well, no, but I see a little of myself in you. I am the type that only wishes the best for others, and to see talent squandered is not something I will stand for.

Aki: -shrugs and looks down at the clotting slice across his wrist, rubbing at it and pulling his sleeve down over it, standing tall- Hn. Any suggestions? On how to get stronger, I mean?

BC: *stands as he does, dusting himself off* Hmm . . . I would suggest first considering what it is that holds you back. Grudges, past mistakes, and the like clog the mind and prevent it from moving on. And if you have any questions, well, you could always look for me~

Aki: -ponders and nods- If I need you...I guess I'll find you. You don't live too far away, after all. -another grin as he sticks his hands in his pants pockets, caring enough to give a little wave before going to find the Uni-

BC: *smiles and waves a few fingers, turning and heading out to take a small walk himself, after a time whistling a cheery little tune*