[04] Again

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Title: Again
Character/Pairing/Group: Kiryuu/Yuusei/Jack/Crow
Prompt: #04: Once More
Rating: K +
Genre: Friendship/Angst
Pairing: Kiryuu/Yuusei/Jack/Crow friendhship
Summary: They'd just have to do it again.
Notes: For 5ds_100 !

Again

"Whaaaat?!"

That outburst had come from Crow, who, judging by his expression, looked ready to live up to his name and fly the hell outta there.

"Yep, you're scouting out the Magician's Gang's hideout this time, Crow!" Kiryuu, ever the optimistic leader, had replied back as if the deal had already been done. Crow apparently didn't think it was.

"You mean 'acting as the bait' again, don't you?"

"You don't have to put it so blandly, Crow."

"I KNEW IT!!! I HAVE TO GO BE THE PUNCHING BAG FOR THE ENEMY AGAIN?!?! WHY IS IT ALWAYS ME?!"

By now, this scene had happened enough times that it had become a joke for the four of them. Always the same complaints, always ending the same way. It was just a big a part of their planning routine as the actual planning.

"You're best for the job, Crow. Your small size is perfect for deceiving the rival gangs-if they see you alone, they'll let down their guard," Kiryuu placated him. It wasn't hard to see that he was partially successful at stroking the orange-haired bird's rather large ego. However, partial success was never enough for Kiryuu, and it certainly wasn't enough to calm Crow down.

"What about Yuusei? He ain't that much bigger than me."

"He's the only technician we've got, Crow. If something goes wrong and he's put out of commission, we can't use half our tricks without him repairing our gadgets. You know that."

"Fine, how about Jack? He doesn't do anything but stand around and mope!"

"Jack Atlus does not play as someone's chew toy!"

"...yes, there's that, and that he's taller than most of Satellite's residents. Even if he was alone, not many people can work up the guts to challenge him. Anyways, his pride won't let him lose a fight anyways-he'd just keep getting up until he beat them down."

"Gah, okay, fine! What about you, Kiryuu?"

And at that, Kiryuu let out a laugh.

"I'm the leader, Crow! If I let myself look weak for even a second, the rival gangs will be all over the rest of you in a heartbeat, and you know it!"

Crow looked defeated-as he did at the end of every repeat of the conversation. He soon brightened, however, after a quick pat on the shoulder by Yuusei and a glance around the room, which was filled with nothing but determined smirks.

"Ah fine. I know how much your oh-so-perfect plan will fail if I don't do this awesomely important part."

Kiryuu only grinned back at him, while not quite mirroring Crow's wide, exuberant grin, conveyed the exact same thought.

"Attaboy, Crow. I knew we could count on you."

This conversation seemed inane, lighthearted, a playful banter between four brothers.

But it was a reminder. A reminder of what each one did, how each one played their part. A reminder that they all had their vital role to play in the team.

And those roles were something they would continue to act again and again, as Team Satisfaction set out to conquer once more.

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