Never doing that again. Centipede Christmas kills the mood drastically forcing a gift exchange off screen style. Flashbacking does seem like the better choice since I can't do much for 'anime' schoolmate\classmate friends without a computer at hand but that'd be meh? Idk
Since its 'Christmas Vacation' I had to think foodie and instantly watched Food Wars already getting through 2 seasons through Hulu and an unexpected Ova treat after s2 that was overlooked when starting s3 on 9anime
If Kaneki was as good as Soma god forbid how Hide would portray meals *-* So many selections to fight over *-*
Five days passed meaning it was New Years Eve and throughout the week Centipede was a tough ghoul to follow around the house. Only questions the armored bug young adult would say were 'Have any blood?', 'Why can't I leave to get a good meal?' and 'Blood looks good, doesn't it?'. First question was when he came up to the blonde regardless of where Hide was spotted with Centipede getting grumpier the more he pressed his face to Hide's. The second question was when Centipede dropped down next to Hide with a pouting frown feeling like he was housebound. That last one had to go with the first one. At first Hide wasn't phased by the question going about his thing while Centipede followed him around repeating the phrase. Centipede must've been pissed at Hide for keeping him at the house at all times.
Under normal circumstances, Ken would be thrilled to be indoors and away from stares and rumors from citizens. Yet this was Centipede and kakuja did things differently than regular ghouls. Going about the streets without a care in the world as they did what instinctively felt right whether they trashed places or found humans to salivate over. Hide was keeping him home, meaning Centipede felt caged even though he could do what he wanted with the fattening human as long as no-one came to the door.
Hide's place...
"Yo, Ke-Centipede, come back to your senses for the ball drop! I'm not sure how to feel about missing students after the Ken Kaneki disappearance." says Hide calling Centipede over to the small flat screen tv on the kitchen table.
Hide didn't expect so much as a noise since most people automatically put up 'HAPPY NEW YEARS' on Facebook once they see its after midnight. Would Centipede be the shrugging off type? He would pick up on the noise of neighbors cheering and fireworks going off. Hide was on the verge of screaming for Centipede to get in the kitchen when he felt a tentacle slink around his mouth to shut him up. Unbeknownst to Hide, Centipede snuck into the kitchen, tentacles slithering in front of the sink and cabinets with the bug ghoul landing in front of the door. Once Centipede got behind his human, he quieted Hide with a tentacle then showed his face hearing the deafening cheers of the crowds on the tv. Hide took notice of Centipede who briefly smiled back before taking the tentacle away. As much as Centipede wanted to toy with Hide's body, spiky centipede armor would injure him.
"You're part human so act like a human instead of a mindless drone Ken. You can only ring in the new year once like the holidays of set months. A new years resolution must be the very thing we need to live up to in the upcoming year. Since you're useless-deadly now, its up to me to think up resolutions that speak us." says Hide turning to face Centipede so he could shake him.
Centipede either stared in confusion or didn't care. Centipede wasn't useless, he was deadly though. One touch of the centipede looking tentacle armor and you're bleeding in seconds. No amount of softening the touch would help the moments they are seen in. Unless, he was focused more on his expressions? Mouth movements per expression leads nowhere fast unless his actions followed suit. He would never dream of killing this Hide; his conscience would scream bloody murder at him. Out of the 2 sides, Centipede was more likely to kill Hide and tentacles are the best stabbings a ghoul can count on. One strike, they're on the ground motionless for said ghoul to feast upon. For Hide to hang around this side was suicide and what he told the blonde didn't deter his mind. What kind of expanded love life were they supposed to have with death on the line?
"I've already gained 100lbs in record time and you with socialism at school works yet doesnt." says Hide.
Centipede frowned turning away looking at the floor as if wanting Hide to let go.
"No, no, no." says Hide shaking his head, "What we need is ways to get flesh and an alternate drinking source for you. Blood bags are technical drinks for ghouls but stealing from hospitality is cruel and not me at all. How to incorporate that into a resolution for ghoul kind? It sounds right but feels off putting. I'm at a loss for my end of this."
Centipede turned to look at Hide, trying to make it so he was still confused but his mouth was back to showing no emotion.
"We need to store stuff that compliments you without getting dirty; becoming Yuki and Yuno without being them. You three share trust through similar methods but Yuno is possessive while you keep to yourself, leaving others to their own accord. That throws off Centipede style first strike first bite compared to lying in wait to strike." says Hide.
Centipede thought he understood. Blood bags were stored at hospitals where some humans die. If this were to be an apocalypse game, zombies were the best source of human meat to a ghoul pallet. If Centipede took the lead, everyone would be disheveled from shock seeing him crashing in with tentacles on standby. With Hide taking the lead, there's no cuffs to keep them together at all times as a precaution. Not that standard cuffs would help.
Wait, aren't hospitals the enemy after what Kanou did to Ken? Not exactly this cycle but hospitals in general?
"It's about time the grey area got some love. We need resources and what better way than to scout the hospitals. You are not allowed to kill anyone in the buildings but you should be able to catch the scent of the dead. Would do the healers some good if ghouls ate the dead before going to the mortuary. Suicides only help so much." says Hide.
If everyday norm was equivalent to an apocalypse then why would adults want kids born into a world where ghouls eat humans of all ages? But it's not just that, ghouls of all ages fear the CCG hunting them down so where's the alternative for the ghoul side? There will never be one if no-one talks it over with Arima. Right, all minimal chatter will be quieted so humans can have the world to themselves.
"We're leaving Centipede." says Hide frowning.
Centipede stood stiffly straight before nodding and letting Hide lead the way. The biggest question is, should they start with headquarters to show Hide is fine despite being reprimanded and have the ghoul caged up to rot away while the human that took part in headquarters is forced to hear screams day in and day out until it breaks the human like it does the ghoul. Other option was head straight for the nearest hospital to tell the staff Hide was assigned a ghoul and never stocked up after letting him stay in the house? To many cons to count.
"Headquarters, this is where my ideals stray from yours. I want to protect not set out for purgatory damation. Been fun while it lasted but this ghoul is under my supervision. Time to break free and find a bunkerlike place that's homey away from home. Except there's no say in findings." thinks Hide.
Hell, with kakuja having limited to no mindset, would be weird to have us do it whether I get Centipede in a hot and bothered state or if tentacles are used for masterbation. I'm pretty confident that Centipede has more food lust than sexual frustration. No, shake it out of your brain. There's no way Centipede would try anything perverted with the way Centipede acts compared to usual Ken. Would be like raping him and that's to fucked up in our position. Getting horny is the least of my worries...not that Centipede would be able to tell.
"Where's a phone number when you need one? I have the workers on my Facebook but I'm basically chatting with myself. Its pointless to check my page if no-one really cares to comment. Contacts...all I ever needed was this Tokyo's Ken along with Touka and maybe the manager of Anteiku. It felt wrong having people from headquarters to ring up if I'm uneasy about their strategies. If I were to ring up Amon, he would talk over me or never let me speak unless he doesn't answer. I have to bring it up to someone but I can't be to hasty toward my role of hanging around a ghoul at all times. I'm pretty much dead weight to everyone in the building so me dieing wouldn't hinder them unless I was good friends with everyone there. Facebook messenger is useless. Calling up headquarters to know what's going on to better prepare ourselves is fruitless since not calling still counts as harboring the enemy. Amon, what are you putting me through?" thinks Hide cautiously looking at Centipede.
"Now my mind is varying between hormones and normalcy. We need a proper sex life but we can't jump the gun. Whether its him slithering around me or me squeezing him. Last 2 times were a bust. Focus on the hospital. Everything else will hold you back. Where was the hospital located again? My mind can't focus when I have to play the role of 2 people. Why can't I have a talkative Centipede. Its creepy not knowing what Centipede will do next." thinks Hide shadow eyed.
"New year, new chaoses and mindsets blown out of proportion." whispers Hide to himself.
