dear_mun | canon is tokyo ghoul | voicetesting uta-san

[Have Juuzou getting veeery close to survey all those tattoos and piercings. Sorry, Uta.]

Did you do those yourself...?

[This is a little uncomfortable, but he does the same thing from time to time, so he supposes it's not that big of a problem. Maybe.]

Some of them.

I couldn't reach the back, though. [Nope, he's not sulking because he had to get another artist to finish his work. Not at all.]

[Sorry, Juuzou really doesn't care about the comfort of others. Or personal space in general.]

I thought about getting a tattoo before, but they're a bit bothersome because it's hard to change them around.

[And that is why he has no friends.]

Hm, I can understand that. Tattoos are a commitment. [Reaching up to fiddle with one of his gauges.] Piercings aren't as serious, though. As long as they're small, they usually heal.

[Actually there are a LOT of reasons he has no friends, but that's not the point.]

Yeah, that's true. Piercings are a lot like these, but this method is a lot more colorful and interesting. [He wiggles the fingers that have stitches on them with a grin.]

[Being severely psychologically damaged < invading personal space, it's a fact.]

How pretty. They suit you.

You think?

[Tilts his head before his smile sharpens just a bit.]

... Ah~ By the way, I have a question.

( btw, so sorry if uta's way ooc, still trying to figure this weirdo out orz )

Uh-huh. That's why I said it.

[It seems odd such an outgoing kid would actually ask before questioning him, but Uta chooses not to think much of it. Must be one of those teenage things. If he's actually a teenager, that is, it's rather difficult to tell.]

Please go ahead. I'll try my best to answer.

[Don't worry, I'm still figuring out a lot with Juuzou as well!]

Well... [If you thought he was already invading personal space before think again, as he's suddenly even closer standing on his toes to stare right up at Uta.]

Why aren't you bothering to hide your eyes, Mr. Ghoul~?

[Welp, this is even closer than before. Uta doesn't visibly react, aside from a gentle tilt of his head to the side an a soft hum in consideration.]

I don't need to.

That's pretty reckless, don't you think?

That depends. Are you planning to attack me, or continue the conversation?

Hmm... It's a hard decision! On one hand I haven't really gotten to test out my beautiful new Quinque yet, but on the other hand it's not like I'll get much of a benefit from it work-wise, you know?

[Not like he cares TOO much, but not having to pickpocket fickle people is nice.]

Honestly, I'd rather not kill you. It'd be a shame to waste the stitches.

[But if those patterns weren't there, it might be a different situation. Still, Uta reaches down to pat Juuzou on the head.]

If you really want a fight, I guess I don't mind. I'll probably end up eating your eyes, though.

Not to mention, you usually have to share space with a bunch of other assholes.

I don't really mind the company. It's hard to explain, but I kind of enjoy it. It's exciting.

Too cramped, for me. Not to mention I'm the only "monster", so it's a bit isolating.

There are plenty of monsters around, if you're looking for company. Being lonely's a pretty nasty thing, huh?

There's being lonely, and then there's being the last one. That's a whole other deal.

...I see.

[What's he supposed to say in a situation like this? Things have been dire back home, but there's never been the outright threat of extinction. He can't even imagine how lonely it would be being the last ghoul - no Touka or Ken or Itori or Ren. It's scary.]

Sorry. Want a snack?

Eh, no thanks. I've seen what you guys "snack" on. I might be a werewolf, but I only chew people in self-defense.

You're missing out. Brown eyes are the absolute best.

Yeah, that's pretty damned disgusting. I'm not into cannibalism.

It's not cannibalism if you're a werewolf.

Discounting the fact that my father was a pure human, they're full of preservatives and other terrible shit. Of all the animals on Earth, they're one of the most unhealthy, from a chemical standpoint.

Is that so? I should probably stick to vegans, then.

Such a small market, though.

Yeah, but they usually have to take supplements or specially modified food. Vegetables don't give you everything you need, since humans evolved to be omnivores.

I'm really surprised people haven't just designed special human-like food to deal with you guys and your appetite. Seems easier than tryin' to fight you in the street.

I mean, you guys can only eat homo sapien, right? There has to be some kind of reason. Animals that only rely on one food source tend to hit an evolutionary dead end.

You're really hurting my options here, Inugami-kun.

For them, letting us live is as bad an encouraging us to feast. Even if it's a substitute, humans won't like the idea of monsters running loose. Besides, I think I like eyes too much to give them up. They're very, very tasty... Are you sure you don't want to try one? I won't judge. I've seen cannibalism, before. Lots of times, actually.

Evolution? Wow, you're quite scientific, Inugami-kun. Do you want to be a scientist when you're older?

I'm very interested in what makes human what they are, and what makes non-humans what they are. Helps me try to at least understand why we can't seem to co-exist.

With you guys, at least it's obvious. You're killers, and you're wasteful killers at that. I can't say I entirely blame 'em for bein' afraid.

My people are just victims of bad press. My ancestors could have out-competed the human race at the very start, if they wanted to. Except they DIDN'T want to. They lived in balance with the world, they didn't want to subjugate it.

Ah, but aren't you a killer, too? I thought dogs ate plenty of meat.

[Uta blinks, lazy and unaffected. He could really go for a snack right now, but maybe he should hold back.]

I wouldn't mind living with humans. They make my pulse race - they're exciting. I like it when humans visit me.

And... a lot of ghouls work hard, you know. To blend in. To co-exist. They risk their lives to make friends, go to school, work - I think it's rather cruel of you to lump them in with the rest of us.

Hamburgers generally don't talk back. If a cow could hold a conversation with me and showed sapient thought, I wouldn't be so cavalier about eating one. Nor would most people.

Maybe so, but the danger would always be present. If I had a bunch of you guys in my neighborhood, I'd be running myself ragged keeping track of you.

So you'd feel better if I was ashamed of myself for eating? That's not very healthy.

Hm... You must have a lot of time to waste if you'd spend it on watching us. Wouldn't you prefer to spend it with your lover? I'm sure they'd get bored of waiting for you to put down the pitchfork and come back to bed.

I'm jealous. I miss being young and having lots of time on my hands. Although I suppose this type of life is fun, too.

I don't go in for all that romance stuff.

Why is that?

You were trying to surprise them, Uta-san? [There's an unspoken yet nonetheless loud 'why?' in the tone he speaks those words with.]

Kaneki-kun.

[He gives a friendly nod and absently fiddles with his lip ring.]

You're not a fan of my surprises either, are you?

W-Well.. [He gives him an awkward smile and instinctively edges half a step away, the memory of the scare Uta gave him with one of his 'surprises' during their first meeting still fresh on his mind.]

I don't dislike them, but I'm also not sure if my heart could endure them all the time. [A sheepish laugh.] You're way too good at them!

canon is tokyo ghoul | voicetesting uta-san

Hello body-mod friend

Hey there, nerd

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apologies for the forever late fail!