Where would you recommend then? The dining room, perhaps? Oh shit. What if the ceiling above the kitchen was filled with swords? That would be so dope looking.
(Would it tho...Dirk's really that dudebro you have to convince out of putting RBG lighting in everything.)
You say that like you ain't amazing at everything you do.
Oh.
(.................This blanket..........)
I will cherish this for the rest of my life. It is perfect in every single fuckin' way. Holy shit. Look at this.
If Thirteen causes an earthquake, the swords would fall and maybe hurt you. Why not hanging them on the walls? [ Kaneki tries to be the voice of reason]
Or you could make a room just for them. It would be your sword room. [ is this a dick joke? Who knows! Kaneki sure won't tell because he is a proper polite boy]
And I'm not good at everything I do! I'm just good at coffee and latte art. [ Kaneki has zero self-esteem but if he claims to be good at something, he really is amazing at it]
And I knew you'd like it (: It doesn't fit the house decor though, sorry.
I feel somehow like you are implying I am not fast enough to simply catch them all before they hit the floor.
(Okay, he's fast, but he's probably not that good. Or is he? Is he...maybe...going to test that theory out...)
Hmmmmmm.
(If it is a dick joke, it's a tight one. Perfect execution.)
I ain't seen one thing you done yet that's bad. You give great head, have a popping ass, you're good at making out, cooking, breathing, dressing, sleeping, walking, talking. The list is endless.
(Dirk is smiling a little though because, yeah. He does want Kaneki to show off when he's good.)
Show me later then. Whip me up some dope as fuck latte art. I'll fawn and swoon and everything. But only if it truly is Dope As Fuck. You're my boy, but I ain't gonna be biased.
(Lol yeah right.)
I think it probably does. Your cute lil things are sprucing the place up to be a bit more on the cozy side. I like it. It will remind me of you when you're not here.
Therefore it is objectively perfect for the house.
I'm sure you can, if you really have to. But there is no point in trying it when you can avoid it. [ RIGHT??? DIRK??? Please don't try it just for the sake of trying. ]
I'm good at breathing? I didn't even know that could be a thing. But look, I will want an honest review; 10 pages, written in Times New Roman, 12pt font. [ he is joking of course
but when Dirk says he doesn't mind all the trinkets and the little things Kaneki brings to the house, he can't help but smile, a bit... proud. And happy. Even though it's not his house, he and Dirk did talk about spending their lives together in Folkmore. So sharing a house is normal, right? ]
Alright. If you don't like some of them, you can say it. I never had my own place, so I guess I just get what I like?
(The slip-up is too fucking cute and has Dirk grinning like an absolute goon. All of this is making him act a total fool.)
I do prefer to plan for the worst case scenario whenever possible...
Do you want that essay double-spaced as well? Bro, you sleep so cute, it's like watching a puppy sleep. Have you ever heard those puppy sighs they do? It's like that. Fucking unreal.
I do like them, actually. I don't know if it's because we coincidentally have similar taste or if I just like them because they remind me of you, but I do like them.
(SMILING....WIDER.....)
Ken, you know I consider this ranch as much yours as it is mine. Chill. I want you to treat it like your home too even if it isn't your current permanent residence.
Now it's my sleep too? Dirk, I think you are too biased. This essay might not work out.
And I know. You don't me that. But I still want you to have your space too. [ they are already glued by the hip, they read each other's minds... honestly, kaneki just hasn't moved in completely because of him not wanting to eat near Dirk, otherwise he's practically living at the ranch now ]
I dunno, man. It's comforting waking up and seeing you there. I like it. It's hard to not be endeared to that shit. I'll gladly be biased.
I have plenty of space. I have too much fuckin' space. All I've had my entire life is too much space. I kinda like the idea of you encroaching on it. I'm more concerned with me giving you enough space.
[ Kaneki pauses as he reads the text. is he being asked to live together? Possibly? ]
I'm not saying no.
But what I eat is an issue. [ to Kaneki it is. He can't possibly ask Dirk to have dead people in the freezer for him. Or to have blood around. Or ghoul snacks which are, in the end, still human parts. ]
(He is asking that. It's a major thing maybe but also kind of what they were aiming for to begin with, he thinks.
It's unsurprising when Kaneki brings up his concern with his dietary requirements. Dirk keeps their link open so that Kaneki could feel how sincerely unbothered his by this.)
I understand that this is an issue for you. I respect that.
But Ken, you need to eat and I don't want you to feel guilty for that around me. I know you grew up with civilization and the concept that cannibalism is inherently bad. I get that. I understand why.
But I genuinely do not mind. I don't mean that in some cold detached way either. I just come from a place where that sort of thing makes sense to me and doesn't strike me as taboo, okay? When I was growing up, if I had found a dead body, I probably would have saved the meat and eaten it too, regardless of what the meat was.
When you live after the world has ended, you don't get picky with what you eat. It doesn't bother me. I will respect whatever choice you make, but it doesn't bother me if you eat in our home or keep food stocked. I would keep food stocked for you if you let me. I know you see it as a bad thing to be guilty of, but I just see it as necessary for your survival.
Is there any way that we could make this more comfortable for you?
[ they are talking about food and Kaneki just... never talked about it. Because he avoids it, mostly, and because hit's so hard to explain since he is the kind of person he is. Who hates himself at each bite he takes because to him, that means he is not kind. ]
The meat I'm getting comes from spoons. It means no one is being killed for me and I'm not stealing bodies to feed myself. I am aware of that.
But it's still what it is. And
[ there is a long pause before the next text comes. The link remains open, thus Dirk can mostly feel Kaneki struggling with his next words, worried and guilty, all at the same time ]
And it tastes so good. It feels so good. And it shouldn't. It's wrong that it gives me so much pleasure. Sometimes, I even lose control and I just eat nonstop, as if I'm some kind of animal.
Ken...This is part of who you are now. You do not need to hate this part of yourself so much.
It's okay if it brings you pleasure. I know it's hard to imagine this being okay, but you wouldn't shame me for deriving pleasure from eating a good meal, would you? I won't do that to you either.
We are animals. It's okay, Ken. I understand, but. I love every part of you, okay? I want you to feel comfortable around me and I don't want you to feel you have to hide anything.
I can always look away if you really want, but I promise I would never judge you.
I know. It's okay, Ken. We can figure it out together, okay?
Why don't we just work from the ground up? You can maybe drink some blood or something around me or have a snack? Not a whole meal? We can do it while we are watching a movie.
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But anyway!]
Yes, the kitchen :)
You will have to move some of your swords, though.
Do you know what latte art is?
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(He's mostly kidding! He's also just now sticking some swords into the walls next to the kitchen. Dirk, c'mon.)
I think it's when people make cute shit in foam right?
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And yes. I will make you some now that I have the machine, I'm actually good at it.
I also have a blanket for you. I made a very general spoon request and got this. [ Kaneki will be sending a photo of the blanket ]
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(Would it tho...Dirk's really that dudebro you have to convince out of putting RBG lighting in everything.)
You say that like you ain't amazing at everything you do.
Oh.
(.................This blanket..........)
I will cherish this for the rest of my life. It is perfect in every single fuckin' way. Holy shit. Look at this.
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Why not hanging them on the walls? [ Kaneki tries to be the voice of reason]
Or you could make a room just for them. It would be your sword room. [ is this a dick joke? Who knows! Kaneki sure won't tell because he is a proper polite boy]
And I'm not good at everything I do! I'm just good at coffee and latte art. [ Kaneki has zero self-esteem but if he claims to be good at something, he really is amazing at it]
And I knew you'd like it (:
It doesn't fit the house decor though, sorry.
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(Okay, he's fast, but he's probably not that good. Or is he? Is he...maybe...going to test that theory out...)
Hmmmmmm.
(If it is a dick joke, it's a tight one. Perfect execution.)
I ain't seen one thing you done yet that's bad. You give great head, have a popping ass, you're good at making out, cooking, breathing, dressing, sleeping, walking, talking. The list is endless.
(Dirk is smiling a little though because, yeah. He does want Kaneki to show off when he's good.)
Show me later then. Whip me up some dope as fuck latte art. I'll fawn and swoon and everything. But only if it truly is Dope As Fuck. You're my boy, but I ain't gonna be biased.
(Lol yeah right.)
I think it probably does. Your cute lil things are sprucing the place up to be a bit more on the cozy side. I like it. It will remind me of you when you're not here.
Therefore it is objectively perfect for the house.
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I'm good at breathing? I didn't even know that could be a thing. But look, I will want an honest review; 10 pages, written in Times New Roman, 12pt font. [ he is joking of course
but when Dirk says he doesn't mind all the trinkets and the little things Kaneki brings to the house, he can't help but smile, a bit... proud. And happy. Even though it's not his house, he and Dirk did talk about spending their lives together in Folkmore. So sharing a house is normal, right? ]
Alright. If you don't like some of them, you can say it. I never had my own place, so I guess I just get what I like?
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he called Dirk's house his "own place" OOPS! ]
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I only meant like-
[ uhhhhh ]
Since I spend a lot of time there and all. [ oh my god Kaneki is making a big deal out of this and he knows it's dumb. ]
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I do prefer to plan for the worst case scenario whenever possible...
Do you want that essay double-spaced as well? Bro, you sleep so cute, it's like watching a puppy sleep. Have you ever heard those puppy sighs they do? It's like that. Fucking unreal.
I do like them, actually. I don't know if it's because we coincidentally have similar taste or if I just like them because they remind me of you, but I do like them.
(SMILING....WIDER.....)
Ken, you know I consider this ranch as much yours as it is mine. Chill. I want you to treat it like your home too even if it isn't your current permanent residence.
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And I know. You don't me that. But I still want you to have your space too. [ they are already glued by the hip, they read each other's minds... honestly, kaneki just hasn't moved in completely because of him not wanting to eat near Dirk, otherwise he's practically living at the ranch now ]
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I have plenty of space. I have too much fuckin' space. All I've had my entire life is too much space. I kinda like the idea of you encroaching on it. I'm more concerned with me giving you enough space.
I don't want to overwhelm you.
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You don't overwhelm me. And I love my space with you in it. So don't worry, either.
I would love to wake up next to you everyday.
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(Hnnnnnnnnnnnn.)
Okay, cool. You don't overwhelm me at all either.
Well. I mean. Like, you could. If you wanted to. I'd be happy with that arrangement.
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I'm not saying no.
But what I eat is an issue. [ to Kaneki it is. He can't possibly ask Dirk to have dead people in the freezer for him. Or to have blood around. Or ghoul snacks which are, in the end, still human parts. ]
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(He is asking that. It's a major thing maybe but also kind of what they were aiming for to begin with, he thinks.
It's unsurprising when Kaneki brings up his concern with his dietary requirements. Dirk keeps their link open so that Kaneki could feel how sincerely unbothered his by this.)
I understand that this is an issue for you. I respect that.
But Ken, you need to eat and I don't want you to feel guilty for that around me. I know you grew up with civilization and the concept that cannibalism is inherently bad. I get that. I understand why.
But I genuinely do not mind. I don't mean that in some cold detached way either. I just come from a place where that sort of thing makes sense to me and doesn't strike me as taboo, okay? When I was growing up, if I had found a dead body, I probably would have saved the meat and eaten it too, regardless of what the meat was.
When you live after the world has ended, you don't get picky with what you eat. It doesn't bother me. I will respect whatever choice you make, but it doesn't bother me if you eat in our home or keep food stocked. I would keep food stocked for you if you let me. I know you see it as a bad thing to be guilty of, but I just see it as necessary for your survival.
Is there any way that we could make this more comfortable for you?
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The meat I'm getting comes from spoons. It means no one is being killed for me and I'm not stealing bodies to feed myself. I am aware of that.
But it's still what it is. And
[ there is a long pause before the next text comes. The link remains open, thus Dirk can mostly feel Kaneki struggling with his next words, worried and guilty, all at the same time ]
And it tastes so good. It feels so good.
And it shouldn't. It's wrong that it gives me so much pleasure.
Sometimes, I even lose control and I just eat nonstop, as if I'm some kind of animal.
I don't want you to see me like that.
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It's okay if it brings you pleasure. I know it's hard to imagine this being okay, but you wouldn't shame me for deriving pleasure from eating a good meal, would you? I won't do that to you either.
We are animals. It's okay, Ken. I understand, but. I love every part of you, okay? I want you to feel comfortable around me and I don't want you to feel you have to hide anything.
I can always look away if you really want, but I promise I would never judge you.
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I know you won't judge me and I know you won't be mad or grossed out. I know you don't hate what I am.
It's so scary though. To show you this part of myself.
I'm not sure how to even do it.
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Why don't we just work from the ground up? You can maybe drink some blood or something around me or have a snack? Not a whole meal? We can do it while we are watching a movie.
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Okay. We can try that, then. Just a little at a time.
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And hey, if you can't eat in front of me, that's cool. But I still want you to be able to store your food at the ranch. I can make you a cellar.
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I have a freezer at my house, we can bring it in.