CHARACTER RELATIONS @ Dirty Vegas

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character relationships.

Kawakami Bansai Shadow, Shadow The music in his head, the half that makes him whole and the water in his lungs. Bansai is the one person who understands him best, knows him like the palm of his own hand, and he'll be the one who will end it for Takasugi, if, after everything, he finds himself alive. They are each other's limbs, and nothing can get in between them, even Vegas. That doesn't mean, though, that they never have their moments.

Katsura Kotarou ??? His comrade, brother, friend, enemy and object of obsession/infatuation. Their relationship has always been complicated, a push and pull of them being too different in some ways and too alike in others, and Vegas has made it worse. Suffice to say, Takasugi would rather fuck Katsura than think about it.

Miles Edgeworth A boy A stray that Takasugi found along the way and ended up picking up - he's a part of the group now, even if neither of them will admit it. Sometimes, watching Miles is like watching himself, from years into the past.

Artemis Fowl II Blackbird A random tryst in an art gallery turned interesting friendship. The many layers of Artemis' personality are likely what keeps Takasugi coming back to him. There is also the fact that they have more in common than one would think to consider as well.

Professor Randalf Lyall Beta Takasugi smelled wolf on Lyall almost instantly, and knew, on the get-go, that he wanted to keep this one close. Circumstances, good timing and some token effort have recently made this possible. Now Lyall's the newest addition to the family, and Takasugi's learning how to be his Alpha.

Alec Campion Mad princeling Once one of Takasugi's regular sources of entertainment, Alec eventually became another person that the bandaged man occasionally goes out of his way to take care of. He truly has a weakness for the strange ones, the underdogs, the not-very-sane...

Alucard A fellow demon Their first meeting was... intense. Their second was even better. Their third ended in a fight and a fuck, the likes of which he has not had in a very long time. Takasugi's happy to go to down into Hell with this one.

Fuuchouin Kazuki Elegance/Grace A positively charming creature that Takasugi had the pleasure of acquainting himself with rather intimately. He's now one of the House of Five Leaves' top entertainers. Life would no doubt be a little less interesting without him around.

Akagi Shigeru Heaven's hand A significantly older man among Takasugi's new friends, but since when has age ever stopped him? If for anything else, it has only made their encounters that much more interesting. Takasugi's rather fond of the conversations they have, and the 'lessons' they teach each other. There's so much more to learn. To lay bare.

Reeve Tuesti Miles' not!boyfriend Miles' notably older lover, whom Takasugi has only recently decided to accost and speak with. Now that he is certain of the man's intentions, the two of them may actually become very good friends. On a related note, Reeve's presence has improved the quality of the coffee at the suite significantly.

Gokudera Hayato In training Few boys are capable of catching Takasugi's attention on the get-go, but Gokudera managed to do it with remarkable ease. It's been an interesting ride with this one so far, and through it Takasugi has re-discovered the pleasure of shaping someone so perfectly into something that he believes they were always meant to be.

Takiguchi Ryou William's Admittedly, it's not really about Takiguchi at the end of the day. It just so happens that he's the boy that William Edelhart left behind, and what is William's ought to stay William's. Besides, the Lotus Lounge is a nice potential asset, and allies that are so willing and easy to use are nice things to have.

Akita Masanosuke Invisible one He appeared at Takasugi's doorstep asking for a man that Takasugi has never heard about, and claiming that this Yaichi has a House of Five Leaves of his own. The look he gets on his face when Takasugi does certain things is intriguing as well. He wonders, distantly, if he can become Yaichi for him, and what will happen if he did.

Ivan Braginski Friend The head of security over at the Lotus Lounge - the way he was sizing Takasugi up before was rather interesting while it lasted, but now the two of them appear to be on cordial terms. Perhaps it's because they're both interested in the same thing.

Sawada Tsunayoshi A young boss A curious bundle of contradictions: young yet in charge, unhappy yet unwilling to rock the boat, shy yet only too at home in Vegas. They've made arrangements for future plans, on the basis that they both have worlds to go back to, yet Takasugi finds himself wondering if Tsuna really will keep his end of the bargain when the pieces start falling into place.

Nikita Arlovsky Bartender It was a memorable first encounter even if nothing remotely sexual had happened, and now they're rather enjoying each other's company between work hours. Nikita has an edge to him, one that Takasugi does love to test whenever they fuck.

Fai D. Flourite The nicer game master Someone Takasugi became rather intimately acquainted with early on, then lost interest in. The man works for him now, though, and does a pretty decent job. Assets like that, you keep.

Li Shengsun [Hei] Chef-san The first truly skilled chef that Takasugi has had in his employ since the House of Five Leaves opened. There's something different about this one - something Takasugi can't quite place - but he hasn't had the time to look into it. He's also rather curious about that blond man who's always following him around...

Luppi Atenor Monster-chan Given how much of a good, spunky funk this one was, Takasugi has wondered why he did not end up running into him sooner, especially since he was employed at the Lotus Lounge. That hole in his chest makes for very interesting sex.

Noah Vogel Master Tailor That small, good-natured and timid thing whose needlework for the Five Leaves is the farthest from timid or forgettable. Cute thing has recently asked Takasugi for dating advice. However did it go?

Wang Yao Chinaman He cooks, he snarks, and he makes for a very, very pretty-looking woman.

Roderich Edelstein Series Someone who has recently returned to Vegas, whom Takasugi has had the pleasure of reconnecting with. He wonders, though, if their next time will be in a dress as well...

Arthur Kirkland Series Their first was in an orgy arranged to make sure those who wanted to get home DID get home - not the best first encounter for some, but Takasugi walked away with pleasant enough memories. It's been a long time since the last time, though.

Uchiha Sasuke The fight club master An angry little boy who likes to think that he's an angry little god. He's got a long way to go, in Takasugi's opinion, and he isn't even certain whether it'll even get anywhere. Nonetheless, he owns B.L.O.O.D.. He has his eye out for that development.

Fujimiya Aya That red-haired 'swordsman' Someone who had apparently come to see him because he had hard of the Five Leaves', ah, other activities. Seems to think he's a fighter, a true beast of the night. Oh, if only he knew what real monsters were.

Kurogane The grumpier game master He came to Takasugi hoping to be a bouncer, and ended up as one of the Five Leaves' game masters instead. He appears to be a rather skilled swordsman, though, and Takasugi's always up for more dancing partners.

Uryuu Toshiki Kazuki's This silent one came around for a job almost directly after Kazuki was hired. Takasugi's watching him with curious disinterest: he knows better than to touch something that is obviously not his to play with.

Kakei Juubei Kazuki's Another addition to the staff that Takasugi owes to Kazuki. One does have to wonder what their story is with Toshiki, and all...

B The other accountant His strong self-introduction during the Job Fair had left Takasugi almost wondering if he was all lip and no action. He's done his job rather well so far, though.

Light Yagami Poor thing Light, Takasugi realized rather quickly, was like a painting: much better at a distance.

Rikku Possible tech support One of the more curious visitors that dropped in during Loki's April festivities. Takasugi's still waiting to see if the boy's going to be able to throw together that game he told him about.

Okumura Rin The younger cook A more recent addition to the staff at the House of Five Leaves. The boy's got skills.

Matt Stripes A funny talking, eccentric young man that's taken to hanging around the Five Leaves rather often - ever since Takasugi invited him, in fact. He does enjoy talking with this one very much.

Mello Checkmate The only thing that seems to interest this one is information. It's a good thing that Takasugi has a lot of that to offer.

Hyuuga Neji Curious cat There had been a delicious amount of anger in this one, and that right pinch of stubbornness. Takasugi has extended an invitation; let's see if he bites.

Okita Sougo Bakufu Dog So it finally happened: another person showing up from his world, and someone who had every reason to kill him. So be it. Now he'll be less bored.