A/N: This chapter will serve as a table of contents of sorts, in the eventuality that each scenario will get its own drabble chapter. Since that won't happen with any due speed, (haha sorry…) this chapter also reads as a drabble on its own. Enjoy!


The first time they meet is a night of violence, suspicion, and grudging respect.

Neither really expects to see the other again.

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The first time they work towards the same goal, it is clear who is the master and who is the servant.

Neither really expects this to change.

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The first time they spend 24 consecutive hours in the same building, it's only because there isn't a better solution.

Neither really expects this arrangement to last.

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The first time they do it, one sees it as an experiment and the other as practice for dealing with their next target.

Neither really expects to enjoy it so much.

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The first time they fight, it almost ends tragically, with a razor only a few centimeters away from touching flesh.

Neither really expects an apology.

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The first time Makishima Shougo comes to understand loneliness, he aches so much and so long that he almost wishes that he had never met Choe Gu Sung in the first place.

Based on what he's read, he never expects it to fade away completely.

For the first time, he's right.


A/N: I don't believe that Makishima, monster that he is, is capable of love. But that doesn't mean he can't enjoy steady, healthy, companionship. I mean, even he deserves someone special in his life, even if it's not exactly love.