Akio and Sora: *at Anteiku*

Akio: *whispers* I heard that more doves are moving into the twentieth ward.

Sora: *just nods silently*

Akio: I wonder if there's something that they want that's here.

Sora: *shrugs*

Akio: Nevertheless, we need to watch our backs.

Sora: *once again nods*

Akio: *drinks some of his coffee then cracks his neck*

Sora: *motions "I'm honestly indifferent."*

Akio: You really shouldn't be so naive. Doves are the real deal.

Sora: *shrugs*

Akio: Do you even know what those are?

Sora: *shakes her head no and motions "You caught me. I have no clue."*

Akio: I'll tell you later.

Sora: *motions "Okay."*

Akio: Have you seen the new guy with the eyepatch?

Sora: *shakes her head no*

Akio: I wonder why he wears that thing.

Sora: *motions "I quite literally JUST said I didn't know who he was. Therefore, I am so lost."*

Akio: *points at Kaneki* There he is.

Sora: *motions "If anything, it looks cool. I think it suits him."*

Akio: Eh. I guess so. I'd better get going.

Sora: *waves 'bye' and motions "I'm gonna stay out a bit longer."*

Akio: Okay. *gets up and leaves*

Sora: *gets up, goes to the park and is just wandering aimlessly*

-later-

Akio: *at home watching TV* That show was horrible. *lays down in bed*

Sora: *enters*

Akio: Hi Sora. I'm gonna go to sleep, I'm tired.

Sora: *motions "Well duh. Of course you're tired. Why else would you go to bed? Night." and goes to her room*

Akio: *mutters* Maybe because I don't want to deal with anything or anyone tonight. *goes to sleep*

-the next morning-

Akio: *making coffee*

Sora: *wakes up and comes out of her room*

Akio: Hey.

Sora: *yawns and waves*

Akio: *starts randomly quietly singing a song that he made up called "The Coffee Song"*

Sora: *slaps a hand over Akio's mouth and shakes her head*

Akio: I'm sorry that I'm not some damn pop star who can sing like an angel. And yes I know it's a song that easily gets stuck in your head.

Sora: *motions "Before I lost my voice, I was told I could sing. Can't now, but still."*

Akio: Okay. *looks at the coffee maker* The coffee's done.

Sora: *motions "Do you ever drink anything other than coffee? Why not tea? Huh? Why only coffee?"*

Akio: You really are oblivious to what ghouls can and cannot drink aren't you.

Sora: *motions "I'm oblivious to almost everything. I got amnesia, remember?"*

Akio: Ghouls cannot eat human food and ghouls can only enjoy coffee the same way that humans do. That's why.

Sora: *motions "Well that's stupid."*

Akio: You don't even know what tea tastes like! Nor any other human food!

Sora: *motions "So? I've heard that tea is good."*

Akio: *facepalms* Why don't you try it? I think that I have a kettle and some tea bags around here somewhere.

Sora: *shrugs and motions "Sure. Why not?"*

Akio: *pours himself some coffee and takes out the teapot and tea bags* Go ahead.

Sora: *makes the tea, takes a sip and makes a disgusted face* (A/N: We have nothing against tea. Ghouls just can't drink it without it tasting gross.)

Akio: See? *hands her a cup of coffee* That should taste WAY better. *drinks some of his*

Sora: *drinks some coffee and motions "Thanks."*

Akio: No problem. Today we have off from school.

Sora: *looks relieved and motions "Oh thank god."*

Akio: *goes back to his room and gets dressed*

Sora: *goes to her room, gets dressed and starts to leave*

Akio: *follows Sora*

Sora: *motions "Uhm… I was kinda gonna take a walk in the park."*

Akio: I was going for a walk as well.

Sora: *deadpans and motions "By myself."*

Akio: First, I have to educate you about doves.

Sora: *sighs and motions "Fine."*

Akio: The CCG sends out officers specialized in killing ghouls. Ghouls call those officers doves. Doves are pretty much ghoul hunters.

Sora: *motions "Kinda got that from the first sentence."*

Akio: Just, stay away from anyone who looks like a CCG officer. I don't want another dead friend.

Sora: *motions "Got it." and walks away*

Akio: *goes into the TV room and sits on the couch*

-later-

Haruko Mizuki: *knocks on the door*

Akio: *zoning out while watching TV and hears a knock at the door* Who is it?!

Haruko Mizuki: It's your new roomie.

Akio: *opens the door* I'm sorry, but I haven't heard about getting another roommate. You must have the wrong room.

Mizuki: They said they couldn't let you know so I have a letter for you. *holds up a letter*

Akio: *takes the letter and reads it* Fine. Come inside. *walks back inside*

Mizuki: Thanks. *walks inside*

Akio: *closes the door* You were sent here by Anteiku because you're on the run right? That would be the only reason why a ghoul would be here.

Mizuki: Mehbeh. Mehbeh not.

Akio: If you want to stay here you can't keep secrets from us.

Mizuki: Are you sure you want to know everything?

Akio: Yes. I'm all ears.

Mizuki: ADHD. Bipolar. Coffee makes me high. I have an unnatural affinity for cats. I have a HUGE appetite. Shall I continue?

Akio: My question was why are you here?

Mizuki: You never said that. I'm just like you guys. On the run from the doves.

Akio: They don't know about Sora and I yet. But you can stay.

Mizuki: Thanks. As far as I know, you two are human. *lies*

Akio: *deadpans* I can tell that you're lying. We'll go hunting tonight. I'm starting to get hungry.

Mizuki: *facepalm* No shit sherlock.

Akio: I already don't like you.

Mizuki: You'll get used to it.

Sora: *walks in and motions "Who's she?"*

Mizuki: I'm Mizuki. Your new roomie.

Akio: We're going hunting later.

Sora: *motions "Okay."*

Mizuki: The subways a good place. Pretty empty after rush hour, still a few poor souls though.

Akio: Yup.

Mizuki: What are your kagunes anyway? I got bikaku.

Akio: Rinkaku.

Sora: *motions "Ukaku."*

Mizuki: Cool.

Sora: *motions "You seem cool. At least I'm not the only one stuck with this…" points to Akio "Overprotective baka anymore."*

Akio: How am I overprotective?

Sora: *motions "Like you don't know."*

Mizuki: Heh.

-later-

Akio, Sora and Mizuki: *in the subway*

Akio: *cracks his neck*

Mizuki: *points to a hobo* Easy target. Mine. *grows bikaku and attacks the hobo*

Sora: *shrugs*

Akio: *sees a woman go into an alley and follows her*

Sora: *just kinda standing there*

Akio: *flies out of the alleyway and into a wall*

Akemi: *walks out of the alleyway uses her quinque to attack Akio*

Akio: *up against the wall and blocks the attack* I recognize you.

Akemi: I don't recognize you. *attacks again*

Akio: And I would like for it to stay that way. *blocks*

Akemi: *swings at Akio again*

Akio: *dodges and kicks her*

Akemi: You son of a bitch! *tries to hit Akio with a flurry of attacks*

Akio: *chuckles, blocks all of the attacks and hits Akemi with his kagune*

Akemi: *flies back into the wall and coughs up blood*

Akio: *runs back above ground*

-the next morning-

Akio: *making coffee* Wow… I didn't know she was a dove. *hears someone knock on the door* Who's there?!

Sachiko: We are here on behalf of the CCG.

Akio: *opens the door and sees Akemi and Sachiko* What do you need?

Akemi: It's good to see you again Akio.

Akio: Yeah, you too. Can you answer my question please?

Sachiko: We need somewhere to stay for our time that we're spending here. Akemi said that she had a good friend who goes to college in this ward.

Akio: We don't have any space in this apartment at the moment. We just got our third roommate yesterday, I'm very sorry.

Akemi: It's fine. We can go somewhere else.

Akio: Sorry. See you around.

Akemi: Yup.

Sachiko: Goodbye sir.

Akio: *shuts the door*

Akemi and Sachiko: *start walking away*

Sachiko: I'm suspicious of him.

Akemi: Don't worry, he's always been pretty paranoid. No need to go thinking that he's a suspect. Trust me, I've known him for many years. Hell, we were even dating at one point.