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WHO: Pakunoda and Hisoka
WHERE: Some cute restaurant in Maurtia Falls.
WHEN: August 24th, around noon.
WHAT: Continued from here Pakunoda's finally going to go through Hisoka's memories to see just how much he helped Kurapika when he tried to destroy the Troupe.
WARNINGS: Standard Hisoka warning, reading memories (probably?) without consent. Shouldn't get much worse than that, will update if necessary.

Pakunoda makes a point to arrive early. Better to be settled and comfortable before doing this, and doing it in a public place doesn't hurt, either. While she doubts Hisoka will get violent after she goes through his memories, he's still stronger than her in terms of both physical strength and powers. It's wiser to do this somewhere where he'll have to remember any potential consequences for being seen acting... well, like he normally would if there weren't any laws in the way.

She's waited long enough to get this done, and she's not going to allow herself to hold off any longer. Wanting to be considerate of Chrollo's feelings won't do her any good, not when Hisoka's memories of Kurapika could offer so much insight on what happened in Yorknew. This isn't about Chrollo and any bitterness she may feel about his relationship to Hisoka, this is about all of them. And they need to learn exactly what happened.

She'll offer a nod and a small smile once he arrives, "Hisoka. Good to see you."

For once, she can say that and actually mean it.

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Pakunoda's fortunate to have an ability that while impressive, is less for fighting. Hisoka's tendency to get violent through his own excitement usually was due to being stimulated by physical strengths/abilities good for battle. A power like hers? It'd make him want to watch it, get intimate even... but a fight wouldn't really satiate him, what's the point? Her ability wasn't for that. He wanted to see it in action where it would shine most. The same could be said about Machi, an impressive healer with those strings. Fighting her might be amusing but... seeing her do what that power was meant to, what it excels at, that's the best.

Though getting violent due to her prying- that's a possibility, but not much of one. He's done well to play nice and it's not often he gets 'mad'. And in all honesty he is kind of expecting something like this to happen anyway. The idea of it has definitely passed through his mind.

Always what's good for the Spider, right? And he knows he isn't, so despite Chrollo's new leanings now, his fondness for Hisoka, it makes sense Pakunoda or the other Troupe members would want to take some precautions.

Still- he isn't completely sure why they're meeting today, but he'd never pass this up- even if he's quite late. It seems more so because she arrived early though.

"Hm." A smirk, lifting his chin a little. "Is it?" His smile widening. He can't tell if that's sincerity or not. But if it is, it's not because she is actually happy to see him. He'll certainly take it as a compliment though, moving to sit with her.

"And you, Pakunoda, so friendly with me now, have you been keeping occupied?"

"As much as ever." Which is to say, she's been doing what she can to deal with the boredom that comes with being here. Especially when she can't entertain herself as she usually would... well. Not as much or as wildly as she would back in their own world.

Still, she keeps smiling, not surprised that he questioned her greeting. It makes sense for him to be curious, after all. The message did seem to come out of nowhere, and it isn't as if she makes a point to try and spend time with him. Really, it'd be more accurate to say that she usually avoids it.

"It is, actually. It's become clear that you won't be leaving any time soon." With regards to Chrollo, not being ported out again. Though, she's not getting her hopes up for that, either. "Since that's the case, I might as well find out what the appeal is.

We're going to have to try getting along eventually, after all." A pause as a waitress comes over to their table, "I'll start with coffee for now. I still need a little more time to figure out what I want."

Yes so, 'not much'. They all can safely say they've been getting to not much. But then, there had always been down time for the Troupe. They didn't always meet often, though when they did it was for a while. In bursts really. Perhaps the down time here could be treated as that- though Pakunoda and Uvogin didn't have any more jobs back home to return to. All she had was what she had here now. How sad.

Perhaps that could change here. One day, though they might have to force it. Even then though, was being imprisoned worth it? Hisoka still feels frustrated by it, thinking back.

"Has it now, is that difficult for you?" A smirk, his eyelids low. Of course she was meeting him with Chrollo in mind, he did the same for them to a degree. Though he liked playing with them for his own reasons too. Still, this- friendliness with them, that was always for Chrollo, even before his time here.

"The appeal? From whose perspective?" A cold smirk. "Hm-"

Waitress, a glance.

"Herbal tea- raspberry." And he'll watch her nod, leave, and he looks back to Pakunoda, setting his chin on his hands. "I could show you that 'appeal' but he's rather against me getting intimate with any of you, hm~" A light laugh.

"Oh well~~!"

That actually gets her to chuckle, "I sincerely doubt sex is all there is to it. Unless you really want to suggest that's all you have to offer anyone, in which case - boring." Even if it was what started things between them, it's obvious enough that it's no longer the only thing keeping Hisoka and Chrollo so close.

"But even if he wasn't opposed to the idea, you're not my type. Hopefully that's not too disappointing."

"Sex?" A smirk, brows up, craning his head forward a little and weaving his hands together near his cheek.

"Ah, no, you're not really listening. I said intimate, there are many more ways to be intimate than that."

"Oh- and what is your type?" A chuckle. "For sex anyway." Again, since intimacy is an entirely different thing.

"Don't mistake that as well, I am rather disappointed though."

"I'm aware." Said as their waitress comes back with her coffee and his tea. She looks over at the woman waiting on them, now ready to actually order her lunch. "I'll have the stuffed french toast, thank you."

A look back at Hisoka, "As for your question, I usually prefer people who are a little more trustworthy. By our standards, at least." 'Our' referring to the Spider as a whole, since their idea of trustworthy, as well as morals in general, is wildly different from society's.

She takes a moment to add some cream and sugar into her coffee, smirking as she stirs it with her spoon, "I guess I'm just old-fashioned that way.

"The same, extra whipped cream on mine." Easy enough, he'll even offer her a small smile before directing his attention back to who really deserves it here.

"Oh? Why don't we be shallow then, physically would you?" By his appearance and strength anyway. He already knows as far as 'trustworthy' goes, he's not up to par. He supposes Chrollo only deals as he does because he knows Hisoka well enough to know what he has the potential of doing. Trusting him- well, you could always trust Hisoka to be Hisoka, Chrollo seems to know that much.

"Old fashioned, would you really describe yourself as that? Are any of us?" As as in, no, not the Spider, though she might take it that way. He means those from that city though. He's not an original member himself, but he did come from there-

though Pakunoda wouldn't know that, so perhaps this will confuse her. He doesn't mind, seeing some venom in her should she snip at him about no longer being a part of that group would be nice. He'll make sure to clarify after too, he's feeling generous right now, which says a lot. He never shared anything with the Troupe about himself. Machi had been right in saying he wasn't the sort to 'associate' himself.

"Maybe. If you were gagged, anyway." Sssip.

She stares at Hisoka over her cup, eyes narrowing as she listens to him speak. There are many ways she could respond to that... too many, really. But she'll go with the least scathing one for now, much to Hisoka's disappointment. "I would. I certainly am compared to Chrollo, anyway."

She'd never be that interested in getting involved with someone who had been stalking her for years, at least.

"That could be arranged. I'm familiar with all sorts of 'play'." But no it can't really. Chrollo really doesn't seem too keen on him ever bedding with his Legs. He's already got issues with Hisoka fighting them, though that's because he has a tendency to over do it...

Aww... she didn't fall for it at all. He sighs a little, glancing away before closing his eyes. His chin rests on a hand, elbow on the table.

"He's quite the little rascal, ah, he is very young, isn't he? Younger than he often seems." Though his skin heats saying it, thinking it. His eyes open again but not looking at anything as they stare out the window. A dark sort of expression lingers over his face, and his aura gets a little thick. So young so he has so much further to go, but so far already, nh...

"I'm lucky he's so counter culture, don't you think? Not that I would've pulled away had he lacked the interest." Heee'd would've kept chasing, yep.

"Of course, you wouldn't have pulled away." She says, sneering slightly. "There'd be no reason for you to, after all.

You must be very happy about this place. It fixed your broken toy, and gave him even more potential."

"Hm..." A smile, slowly looking back to her.

"What's that in your voice I hear?" His eyes slim, craning his neck and edging his face a little closer to her from over the table, not too far though. Just enough so she can really see how his eyes catch the light, the slight twitch in the corners of his smile.

"It fixed, him, made him better, and allowed me to write my name on him, yes, Pakunoda, I'm quite pleased at what has happened to my toy."

"I know you are. And he knows exactly what you think of him and stays with you, anyway. It's his choice to make." Pakunoda pauses to take another sip of coffee, glancing off to the side. "Whether or not I think it's a good one doesn't matter."

"And you don't, of course." He'll take a drink as well now, sitting back up.

"How odd, it's not like you all to disagree on something. I hope I haven't caused any issues."

"None that we haven't been able to resolve. You can't change who you love, after all. It would be foolish to expect him to try, even as capable as he is."

No response.

'Who you love' does odd things to his stomach. So enjoy his silence, Pakunoda, you probably really do. He'll just sip his drink.

She absolutely does enjoy it, taking a moment to just appreciate the silence and let herself feel smug for finally shutting him up. But... the reaction is amusing, in a bitter sort of way. So Pakunoda doesn't stay quiet for very long.

"Is something wrong?"

"Should there be?"

"Only if you think being in love is a problem." She replies with a slim smile.

"Which I imagine you might. It's a new feeling for you to experience, isn't it?"

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"Hm. I see you had a topic you wanted to discuss then with me. I feel cheated."

"Mm, no. That actually wasn't a planned question-- ah! Thank you." Pakunoda says as their waitress returns with their meals. She starts to slice into her french toast before piping up again, "I'm just curious. It's a fascinating emotion, after all."

"It's quite fascinating, I agree." Not acknowledging the waitress this time. He'll be quick to take a bite himself, licking some of the whip cream off his fork. The taste sets his mind at ease a little. This subject, though he's so calm about it, even eager around Chrollo concerning it.

It's different to speak about so openly with others. He's not sure if it's less or more so speaking of it with another spider either.

"But you're still not used to actually feeling it." Is she presuming too much? Maybe. But for someone like Hisoka, who's mostly passionate about people's potential rather than the person themselves... Pakunoda wouldn't be surprised if this really is the first time Hisoka was interested in someone beyond the desire to just fuck or kill them.

"It's understandable." She pauses to take another bite. Chews. Swallows. "Actually loving someone for the first time can feel strange, even a little overwhelming. That's how it was for me, anyway."

"But you've felt it then? Is it true, does the first time always go badly?" Changing it off of himself again, he's obviously avoiding the subject as it pertains to him. Idly keeping his hands busy and taking a bite here and there. She's right thinking as she does. He isn't used to it, and while it often feels spectacular, it feels wrong to be cemented down in a way that feels...

constant.

It feels almost necessary now.

The only thing that has ever been necessary to him was his own pleasure and now that was getting muddled with keeping someone else pleased as well.

"Hm." She chuckles softly, "I could tell you how it went, but then I'd have to shoot you."

And she's not particularly interested in causing a scene today.

A smile, eyes glancing over to her again.

"I'm still interested." Of course he is.

"That's not surprising. But I'm still going to decline." She isn't going to let him off the hook that easily. "Anyway, I know that Chrollo is already aware of how you feel, but I'm curious..."

Pakunoda quickly moves her hand across the table to grab onto his own. Her smile grows a touch wider, and if Hisoka uses gyo, he'll be able to see her aura surging and flowing around her. "What else did you keep hidden from him in the past? What did you try to hide from all of us?"

She was quick to grab his hand and won't pull from her. Instead he feels the intent in her aura and yes, will use Gyo. Almost immediately.

Her aura flares and he knows what her touching him is. It's what made her even more valuable to the Troupe. Touching him to pry into him and it gives him a shiver, staring back at her with this near smile on his face.

"Do I have anything to hide?". Hell say, but knows she can see it. Everything concerning her question.

What he has to hide, he's always chased Chrollo. But they all knew that. But what isn't known is he led Kurapika to them at the start. He is the reason they were ever found by the chain user. Hisoka knew that Kurapika wished for their deaths too, though he hadn't known about the chains at the start. He informed Kurapika of the auction before Kurapika had developed Nen after all.

But he's the indirect reason to their deaths. To the breaking up of the months, the broken Legs. But it was never to have Chrollo captured as he was. That didn't go according to plan. He had wanted Kurapika to scatter them, so he could swoop down and have the Leader to himself finally. Well, either scatter them or die trying to. He saw how devoted Kurapika was to this, perhaps even the potential of where that rage could take him. But he could never know how perfectly he would develop his powers to dispose of them.

But, when he did scatter them and get Chrollo alone, it happened as it was, no Nen. And then he searched for that exorcist and while Chrollo could gain his powers back, he was left with that Nen beast on him until something else could be done.

And then they were here. Together. And while Chrollo had his Nen back and no Nen beast on him, he had so many pages that could be filled and that's what led to more and more time together.

A trade they made and yes, still then he felt nothing for Chrollo like he does now. Not until it kept continuing. And that toy...what Chrollo was.

It became something precious. Something he wanted to keep in a new way. He had always wanted to kill the Troupe Leader or be killed by him, but that was out of obsession for him. He still is. But in a new way. He's only fine with killing Chrollo now because in this world... He'd get to have him back.

Pakunoda will see a range of things he hides. From how he was who told Kurapika about them before. Led him to them. But also how little he really told Kurapika after that.

She'll see how far he's fallen for Chrollo as well. Further than he's been open about. Their intimacy now, how often, but how it's no longer purely physical as it started. How he spends periods of time laying next to him, watching him sleep. Content with it.

Some stalker yes, terribly so. And while he hardly regrets leading to her and Uvo's death... There is regret there. Hidden. If only regret for causing Chrollo to feel the sorrow he does for them both.

But all this could not matter anymore, right? She could sweep parts she wanted to. Make Hisoka forget it all, or even... Just forget how much he loves that man. And then it would fall apart on its own, right?

Could she sweep away parts of his memory? Yes. Does she want to? Absolutely. She wants to keep prying, to ask about everything so she can see his whole life and erase all of it. But she doesn't, because that isn't what she's here for.

She's quiet as the memories rush to the surface all at once. All the things Hisoka did, what it lead to, how he feels... it's fascinating, as it usually is. And useful. She hadn't expected to see the gentler moments, or the genuine things he felt. She's even surprised by that regret, even if it's only because of how it affected Chrollo. Pakunoda lets go of his hand - she has what she came for.

Hisoka didn't tell Kurapika much of anything after that, it's true, but he still lead him to them. Which resulted in both Uvo and herself dying, and Chrollo losing his nen. Even if that wasn't what Hisoka had wanted to happen, even if he wasn't the one conjuring those chains, there's no denying the role he played in all of this.

She exhales softly, and takes another drink of coffee before speaking up again.

"I won't tell him right away. I'll give you about a week to enjoy some time with him. You made him happy, so I'll allow you that much out of respect for it." She may be many things, but never let it be said that she isn't fair.

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...His gaze slims.

"A week?" Implying you'll say anything at all, are you going to take this from him? He can't really have that...

"And then?"

"And then he'll learn the truth." Said with a smile, "Unless you'd like to be the one to tell him. Keeping secrets is never healthy in a relationship, after all."

He's quiet, his eyes on her before they close and he holds his hands together infront of his face.

No, he wouldn't tell him, doesn't want to either, the idea makes him sick, as does the idea of her telling him too. But of course that would be her next step. Still, this... what she would tell him, did it matter? Should it? Chrollo knows what he is, is aware of the possibilities...

"I wouldn't want to take your moment of triumph from you." He'll stand, stepping out and away from the booth. He sets a hand on his hip and glances dryly over his shoulder.

"You people, you're always like this." Turning to face away.

"I've lost my appetite. Good bye."

"Really? Oh well." And she'll just get back to having more coffee. She doesn't glance back at Hisoka as he leaves.

"Enjoy the rest of your week."

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