[His expression goes from maniacal joy, to a dark glower.] ... I THINK I UNDERSTAND THE PROBLEM, NOW THAT YOU'VE DIVULGED DETAILS SUCH AS THESE. IT IS AN UNFORTUNATE DIAGNOSIS, BUT.. I DO BELIEVE YOU HAVE CAUGHT ROMANTIC FEELINGS FOR ME. THE WORSE PART BEING THAT I AM MUTUALLY AFFLICTED ++

I DESPISE YOU AS WELL. BUT THAT DOESN'T GET US ANYWHERE, DOES IT? [What was he on about?]

[The metallic scent of blood hangs in the air, his nose catches it. He hears the stomping, and slowly turns, gaze tilting down to see the "gift".] ... [A crooked grin dripping with every drop of madness in his body appears.] WHY, WHAT A CHARMING GIFT... PERHAPS YOU ARE NOT A WORTHLESS MAGGOT ++

[A dark and twisted chuckle, as he leans back on the hallway wall, wetting his lips in case Soda makes a move for it.] .... [So much to say...little time to do it.]

I WOULD KISS YOU AGAIN IF YOU LICKED MY UNHOLY SKIN, HEATHEN. STAY FAR AWAY FROM IT WITH THAT DISGUSTING MOUTH MUSCLE. LEST YOU WANT TO BE SMOOCHED MERCILESSLY! [Somehow, it feels more like a threat in this scenario than any other.]

[Usually, that'd be a death sentence for anyone but his lovely lady of despair and horror. . . Oh boy, you can tell he's cooking up something nasty by the smirk that rests on his lips.] UNDER THE WAXING CRESCENT, WE RIDE ON PALE EQUINE TOWARDS DESPAIR! [And he stands back up, once the ++

[He takes a fucking knee to her, as in, kneeling before her, his ever obedient hamsters following with a similar, primative gesture of their own.] I SHALL NOT, MY LADY. WE SHALL MAKE THEM ROIL IN THEIR OWN DESPAIR-FILLED PITS! [A maniacal laugh from the breeder, who seems to have gotten ++

[Rewrapping his arms in clean bandages. While nothing underneath them bleeds, bandages tend to get nasty quickly regardless. He's thinking a little too much about @soudakazuichi.bsky.social, wishing they could just talk out yesterday, and then never speak of it again, return to... "normal".]

(( bsky.app/profile/ults... drops my dangan ronpa oc on the ground here ))

((MUTUALS ONLY. IF I AM NOT FOLLOWING YOU, DO NOT INTERACT.))

MIODA SEEMS MORE... EXCITABLE THAN USUAL. I WONDER IF IT'S SOMETHING IN THE WATER.

(( well i now have artblock fml ))

((based Persona 4 reference....))

(( gives gundham eyebrows because he looks weird in my art style w/o them

IF I CAN BE CLEAR WITH YOU. IT DOES MAKE MY HEAD FEEL SIMILARLY. AND, LET'S ALSO BE REAL. IF YOU LICKED ME IN ANY CAPACITY, THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN INCREDIBLY OFF-PUTTING. DON'T TRY IT. THE POISONOUS SKIN THAT HOLDS ME WOULD K!LL YOU.

Ah, you give me far too much credit. I haven't much clue about bugs, but hold a mighty amount of respect for them. . . My research has me stumbling upon things about bugs even if that was not my intent! Have you heard that last year, the entomologists in China discovered a new spider? [He isn't ++

[The hand on his shoulder jolts him upright. He swallows thickly, and gives a stiff nod. Of course Lady Enoshima is immune to the poison that radiates off his body. . . she's far too great to die to something as boring as POISON.] Y-YES, MY LADY. . . I SHALL SHOW THEM THE FULL EXTENT OF MY POWER!

. . . [Closing his eyes for a moment.] I WON'T SAY I WANT OR NEED YOU, BUT... I'LL SAY THAT I FEEL THE SAME DISGUSTING EMOTION YOU FEEL WHEN ANYONE DOES ANYTHING LIKE... /THAT/. FOR SOME REASON, IT'S STRONGER WITH YOU THAN IT'S EVER BEEN FOR ANYONE ELSE. I GUESS WE'RE IN THE SAME SEA VESSEL, AS ++

i’m on display for all you fuckers to look at. #DANGANRONPARP #DRRP #MVRP

WHAT TERRIBLE FEELING? DID WE BOTH EXPERIENCE SOMETHING SIMILAR? [Narrowing eyes, studying Soda carefully... it couldn't be something as mushy and disgusting as-- no. They were ULTIMATE DESPAIRS! They couldn't feel such sappy shitty emotions like...THAT....]

YES, AN INSECT OF SOME SORT! I HAD ATTEMPTED TO TRAIN TARANTULAS TO FIRE THEIR PARALYZING HAIRS AT HOPEFUL SURVIVORS OF OUR MOST GORGEOUS DESPAIRING CARNAGE, BUT... THAT WENT AS WELL AS YOU'D THINK. [A sigh, embarrassed.] H-HOWEVER... WHILE THAT PLAN FAILED, I HAVE OTHER IDEAS IN MIND.

IT'S EVEN MORE SO CONFUSING TO KISS SOMEONE WHO IS BEATING DOWN ON YOU VERBALLY! [Upon seeing his enemy tear up, Gundham's blackened heart and soul brightened up a few hues. He didn't really think Soda was the worst, but-- Ough, maybe this is more confusing than he thought.]

WHAT DO YOU MEAN, "WHAT WAS THAT". YOU JUST DID THE EXACT SAME TO ME NOT SECONDS BEFORE! [He cracks his neck while whipping his head around to see Soda.] SIMPLY RETURNING YOUR STUPID GESTURE. BUT SINCE YOU'RE AN UNBELIEVABLE MORON, I GUESS I SHOULDN'T HAVE BOTHERED.

YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO BE "ONE-UPPING" ANYONE. KNOW YOUR PLACE, MORTAL SCUM. [Letting go of his arm, Gundham turns away, crossing his arms and trying to not think about what he just did.]

[It's intoxicating, is what it is. Gundham rarely touches anyone, so it's a surprise when he YANKS Soda towards him again and presses a kiss to /HIS/ cheek. Always wanting the last word, Gundham's a little power hungry and confused. The former is normal. The latter? Not so much.]

[The kiss sends his brain spiraling into pure, unabashed....what the fuck is /THAT/ feeling? He grimaces, wiping his face with his sleeve.] TCH. . . I MUST HAVE FORGOTTEN ABOUT YOUR PROCLIVITY FOR BEING INSULTED. . . [Sneers Gundham, though his face is warm and red.] TRULY, AN IMMORTAL COCKROACH.

[Puts San-D on Hajime's head.] SAN-D! TELL ME YOUR WISDOM FROM ATOP THE INNOCUOUS HINATA PLATEAU! .... [Squeaking sounds as San-D...gets comfortable atop Hajime's head.] I SEE. . . [Nodding in understanding.]

[Was not expecting her question. He was...under the impression that his trivial trials and tribulations were not much to someone as impressive as her!] WELL, I HAVE BEEN DEBATING ON RAISING A NEW BEAST, ONE I HAVE NEVER QUITE TAMED BEFORE! SOMETHING MARVELOUS SOMETHING MOST...CHITINOUS!

ㅤ ㅤㅤㅤif you're unsure, then live and live on. ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤsearch persistently and keep looking for it . . . ㅤ

[Pulling on some gothic knee-high boots. Notices (READER) staring.] WHAT? CAN A GOD NOT SLAY WHEN HE WISHES?

(( thank fucking god lol ))

"Don't you just strut up to me and start spewing nonsense! Don't get so familiar with me, you Plain Jane!" #DRRP #DanganRonpaRP

((so bored i might just start sending out random starters lol ))

(( <3 this for a headcanon between our muses? Picture for attention lol ))

“Ah~ it does feel good to have returned my subjects. Tell me~ are you ready to feel… Despair~

(( Gonna test out genderfluid Gundham by posting some fits he'd wear that might be more feminine or androgynous! So, be prepared, I guess? Lol.))

((thinking about making gundham genderfluid....

Ah, a female Rhinoceros Beetle. . .! [He'd whisper excitedly, being mindful not to touch the creature just yet.] Interesting... I've heard only the males of their kind claim a sort of tree or habitat and fight off other males with their horn. . . [He's debated on raising and training a beetle ++

It is an honor to share this spot with anyone as caring for the creatures of this planet as you. [He quietly sneaks towards the bush, using delicate fingers to pinch a leaf upward to reveal the specimen. Looks like a beetle of some kind.] Aha, yes, I must have good eyes for my talent to truly ++

(( strawpoll.com/e7ZJabA7Wg3 made a strawpoll! Y'all get two votes PER PERSON, so vote away! ))

Yes, indeed. I often come here to commune with nature and meditate. So quiet, you could hear a pin drop! Bwahah. [Nodding.] Shall we get to researching? I think I spy my first specimen over yonder... [Not going to point since pointing is rude, but directing his gaze to a nearby leafy bush.]

[Intently listening, Gundham inputs once in a while, mostly about "the humble earthworm", his favorite bug.] [They hike through woods, over stake bridges and through slightly beaten paths, and soon, they're in a widely expansive area, teeming with life at the top of a small plateau.] Well, ++

(( bro im definitely having gundham mention the discovery of a new spider from 2024, which has the scientific name of, yes, this is real: "Hotwheels Sisyphus". it has this name due to some of the parts of the spider resembling a hotwheels track...big ass spider tho.

"Go with the flow", a phrase the mortals use often... Hmm. I know of a spot, it is a bit of a hike but I'm sure it will be worth it, as the view during this time of year is rather entrancing. [Gundham offers a location idea.] It's a beautiful spot, if animals roam there, surely there will ++

FORGIVE ME, I UNDERSTAND YOU AND I ARE ON EQUAL PAGES ABOUT HARMING ANIMALS AND INSECTS. . . [Nodding, Gundham takes the offered tools, and...finally, lowers his voice. Can't hunt bugs while you're loud.] Did you have a specific location you were observing for today's research, Gonta?

[Actually so ecstatic that Gonta invited him to go bug-catching...]