[At first Josuke isn't sure how to respond to that. They may be roomies, but Mr. Swift and him haven't really spoken much to each other or hung out before. Josuke doesn't know anything about him beyond what Hime'd told him when he'd first moved in: don't mess with Shade's books.]
I guess you're kinda mysterious, but I wouldn't say spooky!
[Not yet, at least. Maybe given time? But not too spooky, Josuke hopes!]
I could use all the help with the party I can get, though. Think you'll stick around for the actual celebrating, too? 'Cause you'd be more than welcome!
No? Oh, well then! Perhaps you'll see another side of me for the party.
And of course I'll stay, I quite like parties.
[ But no really Josuke don't encourage him he's like linked to DC Cthulhu do you want to see shadow demons in your house cause you're getting shadow demons.
[Not that Shade's villain status makes a whole lot of difference to Josuke; the teenager is relatively nonjudgmental of other peoples' proclivities so long as no one's getting hurt.]
I mean—new would be great! But sometimes a classic look is even better!
[That oughtn't be too shocking coming from a kid who looks like he's seen one too many greaser flicks, sports a pomp, and will be dressing up as Elvis for the Halloween party...]
[Well, damn. That makes him want to ask one hundred and one questions. But now's probably not the time for that. And besides, it's always a little easier being nosy when you're face-to-face with someone. They're more likely to answer the hard questions that way!]
Well, boredom sucks, so...you know.
[He doesn't blame Shade?
...okay, maybe not going quite that far, but the sentiment is sort of the same.]
Anyway, surprises are pretty in the spirit of things! Better make it real good, though! But as for requests...you talking food? Because if you are, stuff that's scary, like fake body parts or whatever!
But more importantly, you can't go wrong with chocolate!
[ It's audible, the thoughtful note. If Josuke has an active imagination, he can probably just see the hand on chin, like he's really thinking this through. ]
I think... terrifying I can do.
But I hope you aren't expecting peeled grapes for eyeballs.
[Josuke has a very active imagination and does indeed imagine Shade, hand on his chin, deeply considering his confectionery options.]
Aren't grapes a little on the small side, anyway? And they don't even feel the same!
[...not that he would know.]
Uh...anyway! I was thinking more along the lines of like—a brain cake! And finger food, but shaped like real fingers! A bread skull and hummus vomit dip! ...that sort of thing. Or anything else you can think of if you got scary ideas!
Actually! It's kind of a huge and hugely important detail! But I guess...that's in the spirit of things, too...huh?
[Josuke is going to be staring mighty hard at anything that moves on the buffet table and it'll take some strong coercing to get him to try any of it!]
[Shade has a point, as much as Josuke doesn't want to admit it. He may spook easily himself, but it's Halloween they're talking about. He's gotta go big and scary or go home. Er...that's the idea, anyway.]
Yeah...I definitely want it to be memorable party.
[And at the rate this conversation's going, the party's on the right track to haunting memories for months or even years to come! He should be happy. He IS happy. But he's also a wuss when it comes to spooky shit and is slightly dreading what's to come now.]
I guess I should probably say thanks for everything, Mr. Swift. You're really...willing to go all out! That's sure...something.
[Oh. An opening. He was going to reserve being nosy for later, but now that an opportunity has presented itself...]
Why don't you got more to do?
[He might actually be pretty spooky now that Josuke thinks about it, but Shade's still pretty nice. The guy's gotta have some friends, right? Or maybe it's an ex-supervillain thing and he just doesn't know what to do with himself?
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I guess you're kinda mysterious, but I wouldn't say spooky!
[Not yet, at least. Maybe given time? But not too spooky, Josuke hopes!]
I could use all the help with the party I can get, though. Think you'll stick around for the actual celebrating, too? 'Cause you'd be more than welcome!
Voice
And of course I'll stay, I quite like parties.
[ But no really Josuke don't encourage him he's like linked to DC Cthulhu do you want to see shadow demons in your house cause you're getting shadow demons.
He needs to up his spooky cred. ]
And at least the food will be superb.
Voice
[Josuke definitely has no idea what he's asking for...but that's nothing new. Bring on the spooky, Shade. Do your worst!]
Voice
Costumes were simply part and parcel of the whole thing. Perhaps I'll even think of something unique to wear.
Voice
[That surprise you're hearing in Josuke's voice, Shade? That's 100% authentic.]
But...but you're so nice.
[Not that Shade's villain status makes a whole lot of difference to Josuke; the teenager is relatively nonjudgmental of other peoples' proclivities so long as no one's getting hurt.]
I mean—new would be great! But sometimes a classic look is even better!
[That oughtn't be too shocking coming from a kid who looks like he's seen one too many greaser flicks, sports a pomp, and will be dressing up as Elvis for the Halloween party...]
Voice
Of course I am! I was then too, you know! I was bored, not evil.
But if you would like classic then perhaps... Well, I'll leave it as a surprise.
Any requests, by the way?
Voice
Well, boredom sucks, so...you know.
[He doesn't blame Shade?
...okay, maybe not going quite that far, but the sentiment is sort of the same.]
Anyway, surprises are pretty in the spirit of things! Better make it real good, though! But as for requests...you talking food? Because if you are, stuff that's scary, like fake body parts or whatever!
But more importantly, you can't go wrong with chocolate!
Voice
[ It's audible, the thoughtful note. If Josuke has an active imagination, he can probably just see the hand on chin, like he's really thinking this through. ]
I think... terrifying I can do.
But I hope you aren't expecting peeled grapes for eyeballs.
Voice
Aren't grapes a little on the small side, anyway? And they don't even feel the same!
[...not that he would know.]
Uh...anyway! I was thinking more along the lines of like—a brain cake! And finger food, but shaped like real fingers! A bread skull and hummus vomit dip! ...that sort of thing. Or anything else you can think of if you got scary ideas!
Voice
Aha! You do have suggestions, see? But fear not, you'll see some of that, and more.
Food that writhes, perhaps?
Voice
Voice
Like it's alive.
Voice
Just one question, though!
[...]
How's it gonna...you know. Move.
Voice
[ Shadows. The answer is shadows. ]
Voice
[Josuke is going to be staring mighty hard at anything that moves on the buffet table and it'll take some strong coercing to get him to try any of it!]
Voice
I'll make sure to cook up something creative and terrifying.
After all, if you want spooky, you may as well go all the way.
Voice
Yeah...I definitely want it to be memorable party.
[And at the rate this conversation's going, the party's on the right track to haunting memories for months or even years to come! He should be happy. He IS happy. But he's also a wuss when it comes to spooky shit and is slightly dreading what's to come now.]
I guess I should probably say thanks for everything, Mr. Swift. You're really...willing to go all out! That's sure...something.
Voice
[ A laugh. He doesn't sleep, or really do much of anything. Other than be lazy. ]
But any assistance... I'm happy to offer. We live in the same home, after all.
Voice
Why don't you got more to do?
[He might actually be pretty spooky now that Josuke thinks about it, but Shade's still pretty nice. The guy's gotta have some friends, right? Or maybe it's an ex-supervillain thing and he just doesn't know what to do with himself?
...might explain the scarethusiasm.]
Voice
[ A pause. ]
I have all the time in the world, and I've experienced much, but...I'm running out of new things to do.
Voice
[...]
Wait! I didn't mean that the way it sounded!
Voice
Don't worry about it, but you would be right, it's by choice. I'm lazy.
Voice
[Awkward laughter.]
Anyway, you might just be the only person I know who sounds like they're boasting when they admit they're lazy! Don't you get bored? I'd get bored.
[But that's because he's got like, ten times the amount of energy to burn as your average teenager.]