An sudden idea I had watching a new layout of CROWs in their brief appearance in chapter 204 of DGM. The original series, I have to add, I do not own in any way, anyway.
Lavi and the mysteries of Thirds
Chapter one: the gesture
By your-biohazardous-friend
For a bookman apprentice, the appearance of Third Exorcists in Black Order was a life changing experience. Within seconds after their official introduction the five individuals became his prior subjects of observation. Every piece of information left unsaid about them made redhead restless for hours.
Unfortunately for Lavi, Thirds were full of mysteries.
Like Tokusa's trademark gesture.
Was the green haired warrior truly always amused by the surroundings? was the gesture comfortable? did it have any magical properties?
Lavi tried to copy it several times to crack the code behind it. Unfortunately, every time redhead exorcist had to give up his little experiment: his neck was starting to become stiff, shoulders hurt, the chin was itching due the constant contact with his hand, not to mention the fabric of his uniform unpleasantly cutting into his elbow.
In overall, the gesture was gravely inconvenient.
The conclusion was even more frustrating for the young hammer-wielder: How's possible that the Third Exorcist was able to remain in the same position up to forty-five minutes?
After couple of restless nights, Lavi decided to act to reveal Tokusa's secret:
He swore to himself to ask the CROW directly.
It was another day, after one of the sparring sessions, when the Thirds were heading to the bathrooms, all covered with sweat and dirt, Lavi cut the track of green haired man and asked the burning question.
Lavi held his breath waiting impatiently for Tokusa to answer. Third Exorcist, as always, rested his chin on his hand closing his eyes.
"it's very simple master disciple" Tokusa said after a while "it's because of my haircut"
Lavi's eyes went wide as plates used for Allen's meals.
"come again?"
"my ponytail" Tokusa retorted opening his eyes "because of it the right side of my head is heavier than my left"
"which means?"
"which means" The CROW mocked Lavi's confused tone "That's the only way I can hold my head straightened, without anyone noticing."
With that answer Third Exorcist left, leaving dumbstruck redhead behind.
Years later, after the war had been won, the Black Order was more than forgotten and Lavi was Bookman himself, having an apprentice of his own, he still hadn't decided if Tokusa was mocking him that day or truly the form of his gesture depended on the haircut.
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