irismessaging | 2nd Shadow/4th Punch [accidental voice]

[There's silence for a few moments on the other end aside from a few rustling sounds, but Ryoji's voice is eventually heard, whispering harshly. He's clearly panicked about something, though without video, what has him so worried remains unknown.]

Minako-chan? Are you there? I know you know Akihiko-sempai well, so d-do you know how to calm him down? I had no idea he could be so rough-

[A deep voice abruptly cuts him off.] C’mon, Ryoji. Quit messing around. After you get it down your throat the first time, you’ll get used to the taste!

[There's the sound of footsteps-not Ryoji's own, based on the way he gasps in surprise and... is he whimpering?-and then more shuffling as Ryoji attempts to end the transmission. He hopes Minako got the message... it was private, right?

Of course, Ryoji doesn't manage to stop recording, and the whole camp can now hear what he and the other person are up to.

Akihiko can be heard sighing.] Hey, don’t look at me like that… I’m not gonna chase you around the whole damn camp, you know.

[He pauses for a moment.] Okay, I got it. Get down on your knees, and open your mouth. You can close your eyes too, if you want. I’ll take care of the rest.

Um... o-okay... just be careful.

[There's some more rustling sounds and footsteps, and then moments later, the rustling sounds quicken as Ryoji moves about. Something is in his mouth, and he's making muffled pleas in amongst his choking. He swallows part of it down, and then makes a breathless plea.]

S-Sempai, please-

H-Hold still, Ryoji… Trust me, you need this… Keep telling yourself that, and don’t spit it out.

[Akihiko's words seem to stop Ryoji's struggling, and he only chokes for a moment before he can be heard swallowing and gasping for air. He coughs a few times, and his voice sounds shaky.]

That tasted awful...

[Akihiko exhales in relief, sounding pleased as he encourages the junior.] You did it. Good job. And don’t worry; you should stop feeling sore in a few hours. Just be sure to take a hot shower when you get back to your cabin.

[It's at this point that Iris finally feels sorry for the traumatized campers listening in and ends the message.]

((Akihiko and Ryoji will both be responding to any tags. Not to worry guys, they didn't actually do anything terrible.))

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No... I-I think I did something wrong.

[And it's clear from the look on Ryoji's face that he feels terrible about it.]

[Cry oh no, not that face, Ryoji. Don't worry, she's going to make it better.]

I can't imagine you did anything to upset him, Ryoji-kun. You were open to everything he threw at you. That sort of thing should make him very happy.

[And it's true. Something else's gotta be up.]

[Oh, no, he's already trying to do the same thing.]

I was, but I think I complained a bit too much. He got really frustrated that I thought the eggs would make me sick and everything...

[Minako brightly smiles, chuckling nervously.]

He probably forgot that you lack experience in that area...how were you to know?

How are you feeling, by the way?

I guess so... still, I shouldn't have been so pessimistic. He was trying to help...

Ah, I think I'm okay...

[Not really. He actually feels like he's going to collapse, but he can't say that now.]

I wouldn't blame you if you were scared, Ryoji-kun.

[A brow quirks and Minako wryly smiles. Maybe a little teasing will help him feel better.] Akihiko-senpai's pretty terrifying when he's in his element.

I-I wasn't scared! Why should I be scared? It's just exercise; no one's scared of that.

[Teasing is a bit of a success. At least now he's just panicking instead of feeling guilty.]

[Oh Ryoji you precious baby.]

Well, since it's just the beginning...

[You're so easy to rile up. Ahh how she missed this. She'd consider it revenge for the hot springs, but that's not exactly applicable here is it?

It's ok. You can get her back later.]

[Well, he is still a kid.

Which means he is probably the most gullible person in the camp.]

Y-You mean... w-what's going to happen later on in the training?

[Oh god, what is Akihiko planning?]

[SUCCESS.]

I can't say for sure. He might go harder in you since you're a boy, after all.

[She sighs dramatically.] If only you had asked me to train you!

Though I guess you'd see results faster with him. They do say pain is weakness leaving the body, after all!

[Minako smiles, gazing off wistfully.] After a while, you start growing addicted to the pain...and then it's never enough, until...

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