[Chiaki seems to be some sort of friendship master, she really knows the right buttons to push to get Hakai excited. In this case, it's the promise of destroying more defenseless tin cans and upsetting more underpaid grocery store employees.
Despite his utter joy, Hakai doesn't really race towards Chiaki's bedroom, but sort of...power walks his way over, arms neatly folded like they always are. It's like he wants to look as sophisticated as possible, but still can't hide his eagerness no matter how hard he tries.
Either way, suddenly there's a giant destroy dog at her bedroom door.]
[So much for the soup. She hands him a controller.]
Okay... so this isn't what you're supposed to smash, because we need this and the TV to play. You press the buttons, and it makes your character do things. The arrows move your character, and all the other buttons help with special moves.
[So she moves to set up a new game, picking a Kirby knockoff for herself.]
[Oh...jumping into the fray already, huh? Hakai was just expecting to watch or something, he didn't think he'd actually get involved...
Now, he knows what video games are at least, there was an arcade not too far from the building he used to haunt back in the good ol' days of not being in Ryslig, he understands the concept. ...He's just never tried it out before. It's easy to tell there's an internal struggle going on inside there, too, his giant paw-hands tremble when he grabs the remote. They wanna squeeeeeeeze into it, pop and crunch it into pieces, but she said it was needed... He'll have to restrain himself...
So instead he studies the character selection screen, trying to pinpoint the perfect character...]
BuuuuRRRrrruu!!! This one!! [He points to the screen rather than moves his cursor.] This is clearly the strongest warrior!!
[She helps him select it, and then picks a random stage for them to play on before handing the controller back and letting the game start. She's impressed at his restraint, honestly, considering that it's Hakai.]
Um... we should be ready to go. So just press buttons to make your character fight and move.
[But she will not show any mercy. She uses Not!Kirby to suck his character in and steal an ability.]
[There's a huff, something you'd expect more from a bull than a dog, as he jerks back in disbelief.]
HEY!! You barely gave me any time to react!!
[Furiously, he starts to rapidly press some buttons, miraculously not jamming them in the process. ...All it does is make his guy start punching at the air without going anywhere, apparently the concept of moving at the same time hasn't reached him yet.]
[It's late in the day because of course it is, that time when Hakai's most active. The sun's been down for some time now, which means it's the perfect chance to track down Chiaki. He seems a little more lively than usual, and why shouldn't he? He's completed what he considered a mission.
It's just like old times~
When he believes he's getting closer to her scent, he announces himself the only way he knows how.]
Burua~! I come bearing results!!
[Even his tail wags a little faster than it normally does. It's clear he's seeking some sort of praise. There's...there's a reason he turned into a dog.]
[Haha, sleeping is for the weak! He's only making her stronger by waking her up or...something. Either way, he doesn't feel bad for his intrusion.
Instead, he instantly slams himself onto his knees, pulling out the toy watch from under his scarf and presenting it to her much like...an evil minion would. Look, he may not be one anymore, but old habits die hard.]
I was able to retrieve the watch with zero casualties!
[Hakai doesn't even make eye contact with her, although it's easy to see the small smile on his muzzle. Even then, it doesn't give away even a faction of how hard he wants the praise right now. Someone please tell Hakai he did a good job.]
[She still blinks blearily for a second, but when she recognizes the watch... she perks up visibly, a smile spreading across her face quickly.]
You were able to get it back!? I'm so happy, Hakai-san—I'm sorry for losing it in the first place... but I'm glad that you were able to find it and get it back...
[The pride on his face is unmistakable as he rises back onto his feet, the smugness he feels is absolutely obnoxious.]
I only give my best for--
[..."you" is what he normally would say. To his master. "I only give my best for you." What was once smug and full of pride is suddenly tinged with a hint of sadness as he corrects himself.]
I only give my best.
[It's stated more matter-of-factly and not at all as triumphant as he was in the beginning, ending it all by clearing his throat. Right. Anyway, moving on.]
...you need to be more aware of your surroundings while you're sleeping. Even now, you were completely unaware of my presence before I announced myself. I could've easily attacked you.
[It's a...very Hakai way of saying "Don't worry about it."]
[She gives him a slow nod in agreement, actually. She gets it. It's what led to her losing the watch, and she was so guilty about that, and yet here she is still super sluggish.]
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Despite his utter joy, Hakai doesn't really race towards Chiaki's bedroom, but sort of...power walks his way over, arms neatly folded like they always are. It's like he wants to look as sophisticated as possible, but still can't hide his eagerness no matter how hard he tries.
Either way, suddenly there's a giant destroy dog at her bedroom door.]
We should leave now.
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That was fast, Hakai-san!
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[Before he gets a chance to monologue any further, Hakai steps inside the room and slinks over to her, tilting his head at her little game.]
So which one is this...?
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[Hmm...]
I think you'd like it, actually.
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I do enjoy smashing...
[And it doesn't take long before he's making himself comfortable, staring intensely at the screen.]
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Okay... so this isn't what you're supposed to smash, because we need this and the TV to play. You press the buttons, and it makes your character do things. The arrows move your character, and all the other buttons help with special moves.
[So she moves to set up a new game, picking a Kirby knockoff for herself.]
So... pick who you want to play as.
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Now, he knows what video games are at least, there was an arcade not too far from the building he used to haunt back in the good ol' days of not being in Ryslig, he understands the concept. ...He's just never tried it out before. It's easy to tell there's an internal struggle going on inside there, too, his giant paw-hands tremble when he grabs the remote. They wanna squeeeeeeeze into it, pop and crunch it into pieces, but she said it was needed... He'll have to restrain himself...
So instead he studies the character selection screen, trying to pinpoint the perfect character...]
BuuuuRRRrrruu!!! This one!! [He points to the screen rather than moves his cursor.] This is clearly the strongest warrior!!
[It's some kinda Captain Falcon ripoff...]
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Um... we should be ready to go. So just press buttons to make your character fight and move.
[But she will not show any mercy. She uses Not!Kirby to suck his character in and steal an ability.]
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HEY!! You barely gave me any time to react!!
[Furiously, he starts to rapidly press some buttons, miraculously not jamming them in the process. ...All it does is make his guy start punching at the air without going anywhere, apparently the concept of moving at the same time hasn't reached him yet.]
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[Though she's watching him try, and she's definitely bringing Not!Kirby over to kick Hakai. Sorry, dude.]
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It's just like old times~
When he believes he's getting closer to her scent, he announces himself the only way he knows how.]
Burua~! I come bearing results!!
[Even his tail wags a little faster than it normally does. It's clear he's seeking some sort of praise. There's...there's a reason he turned into a dog.]
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But she stirs when she hears Hakai, blinking at him blearily.]
Ha...kai-san?
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Instead, he instantly slams himself onto his knees, pulling out the toy watch from under his scarf and presenting it to her much like...an evil minion would. Look, he may not be one anymore, but old habits die hard.]
I was able to retrieve the watch with zero casualties!
[Hakai doesn't even make eye contact with her, although it's easy to see the small smile on his muzzle. Even then, it doesn't give away even a faction of how hard he wants the praise right now. Someone please tell Hakai he did a good job.]
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You were able to get it back!? I'm so happy, Hakai-san—I'm sorry for losing it in the first place... but I'm glad that you were able to find it and get it back...
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I only give my best for--
[..."you" is what he normally would say. To his master. "I only give my best for you." What was once smug and full of pride is suddenly tinged with a hint of sadness as he corrects himself.]
I only give my best.
[It's stated more matter-of-factly and not at all as triumphant as he was in the beginning, ending it all by clearing his throat. Right. Anyway, moving on.]
...you need to be more aware of your surroundings while you're sleeping. Even now, you were completely unaware of my presence before I announced myself. I could've easily attacked you.
[It's a...very Hakai way of saying "Don't worry about it."]
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How do I get better...? [It's said seriously.]