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Johnny Lawrence ([personal profile] strikefirster) wrote in [community profile] deernet2022-09-05 06:09 pm

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CW: Drug and Alcohol use, including with a minor. Insensitive Language



[The feed opens to a shot Johnny's dojo. There's a few bean bag chairs set up. There are various beer cans strewn about, some crushed and some open, along with a few lines of reddish orange powder on the coffee table.

That sight is soon blocked as Johnny Lawrence flops into view. His eyes are completely bloodshot and there's beer staining his shirt.]


Now listen up-

I've kept a little quiet since that Little Shit started their whole No Mercy campaign- Now that's on me. That shit rocked me to my core. When I started Cobra Kai here it was to help you little nerds gain confidence- Show them that you couldn't be pushed around. It was never my intention for people to get hurt or killed because some asshole stole my creed.

But you know what, punk? You want Cobra Kai? You want No Mercy? Then fine! It's yours! You can have it!
[He reaches down and picks up an empty can and throws it at the feed. It shifts a little but stays on focus.]

But that doesn't mean I'm out of the business. I'm coming at this from another point of view. Back when I hosted the tournament there was a badass sensei- She took the tournament by storm and with one student managed to take home a first place trophy. She was a lone wolf, she was fierce- And she was a good dog. Wagged her tail a lot.

Which is why in her honor now present to you-

[He stumbles across the dojo floor and pulls away at a banner revealing a new logo that looks strikingly similar to Amaterasu.]

Eagle Fang Karate. Because there's only one animal who can truly kill a snake.

[He then points to the camera and starts walking toward getting his face right up against the lense.]

And this isn't just a call out to Chara and their bullshit either- This is to any of you assholes who think you're better than us. Whether it's Sasuke Udickha and his Super Awesome Ninja School, Or D and his Tiny D, or John Fuckus and his stupid skeleton pack, Or Sailor Moon for- You know what? Just fuck her in particular!

And especially- Especially fuck Daniel Larusso and his cheap ass Crane kicking Miyagi Do shit-

[From off-camera someone clears their throat, quickly revealed as a dark-haired boy with dilated pupils who steps in to stand, belatedly, between the viewfeed and the table.]

Sensei - [Paul shakes his head, a thin crease of worry crossing his face] - I thought we said we weren’t going to try to make people angry.

[Johnny runs a hand through his hair. Eyes a little wide as he stares at Paul and realizes he’s getting more than a little heated. He takes a breath and nods.]

Right, right- It’s okay. I’m cool. I’m cool. No one’s going to get pissed off about that. Trust me.

[Paul relaxes, a smile replacing his concern. His trust is obvious, if also perhaps a little too easily swayed back to Johnny’s favor.]

Okay.

[Johnny relents a little more seeing the trust in Paul’s eyes. He takes another second to breathe and let built up anger pass. Between his latest argument with LaRusso and a few other things building up. It was easier than normal for him to get agitated. The beer and spice weren’t helping either. He reaches over and gives Paul a pat on the back before he reaches to turn off the feed, except his fingers fumble and he totally misses it.]

Look, see? Call out over. Eagle Fang is officially in business.

The part about Lady Amaterasu was good. [Paul offers, encouragingly.] So was the part about eagles.

[Paul hesitates, something else clearly on the tip of his tongue. He reaches for the wing-shaped silver pins at his open collar, then thumbs one free to hold in his palm.]

Birds of prey.

Listen - you can say no to this, I'd understand, but - I've been thinking about - a House, a dojo, they are what we decide they are. Who we decide they are.


[He addresses the pin in his hand at first, then raises nervous eyes to Johnny.]

I'm proud to be part of Eagle Fang, sensei. And I'd be proud to call you part of House Atreides, if you wanted.

[With that, Paul extends his hand to Johnny, pin shining.]

[Johnny stares dumb founded the pin for a long while. It could be the booze, it could be the spice, it could be the fact that he’s just a man who’s kept himself at arms length from having an actual family for a long time. But he starts to tear up a little at Paul’s words.

He takes the pin, but then with his other arm he pulls Paul into a hug.]


You kidding, kid? There’s no way I’d say no.

Yeah, I’ll join your house.

[And he hugs Paul all the tighter. He feels some more tears start to slide down his cheeks as he feels himself get flooded with emotion. And that’s when the words slip through his lips.]

I love Ro- Paubby.

[Because Paul wasn’t the only one here that Johnny wanted to say that to.

Not anymore.

Paul’s fingers curl in the back of Johnny’s shirt as his eyes widen, shoulders hitching slightly. He’s quiet for a beat too long, staring straight ahead, before he closes his eyes again and sinks into Johnny’s shoulder. Softly, he answers:]


I love you too, sensei.
fabrications: (ɪs the way we find out)

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[personal profile] fabrications 2022-09-05 10:27 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm not sure you meant to broadcast that last part.

[ Akechi even manages to sound and look sympathetic instead of condescending. ]

I met Daniel Larusso the other day. I wasn't aware you two were acquainted.
Edited 2022-09-05 22:27 (UTC)
necrosaint: (023)

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[personal profile] necrosaint 2022-09-05 10:31 pm (UTC)(link)
I hope not all skeleton packs are unwelcome.

[ she has been sleeping there. ]
justoscar: (questions)

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[personal profile] justoscar 2022-09-05 10:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Uh, guys?

Turn your camera off!

[he had seen and heard everything. For the moment it was almost like his hands were numb-- he couldn't feel anything touching him-- but he promised to help try to keep Paul out of trouble and he planned to keep it! ]
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terriblepurpose: (118)

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[personal profile] terriblepurpose 2022-09-05 10:41 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Paul's expression tumbles like a die through a series of possible reactions - outrage, embarrassment, regret, distress, mortification - and lands eventually on bruised defiance when he breaks away from Johnny and straightens (or tries to) his rumpled, once-formal shirt. ]

Turn your camera off.

[ Don't like, don't watch! ]
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[personal profile] justoscar 2022-09-05 10:45 pm (UTC)(link)
I would, but I was afraid of knocking it over!

[he held up his hands and wiggled his fingers, grinning. ]

Half the time my fingers feel like I held them in an ice bucket too long! It's hard feeling anything right now.
peripheries: (time to drink one beer and call 911)

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[personal profile] peripheries 2022-09-05 10:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Stupid name. Eagles don't have fangs and Ammy was a wolf.

[Because that is the most important part of this. To correct Johnny on his horrible naming choices. He just has normal feelings about all of this!]
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[personal profile] fogsong 2022-09-05 10:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[ This whole post has her full of mixed emotions. On the one hand, it’s nice to see Johnny be emotionally open and not the simple macho prick he often is but on the other? He’s clearly fucked up and his call outs of both Chara and D makes her bristle a little. ]

As much as I love to see the love-fest, sensei, maybe don’t do these kinds of announcements fucked out of your gourd?
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[personal profile] terriblepurpose 2022-09-05 10:51 pm (UTC)(link)
So use voice commands!

[ Like they could have, if Paul had been paying enough attention - but it's fine. This is fine. ]
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[personal profile] lightthedarkness 2022-09-05 10:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[Sailor Moon had no real intention of answering this, she and Johnny haven't talked in ages so it takes her a moment to wonder what this is even about. She tilts her head and can't help but ask:]

Is this about you still being mad because I princess carried you away from the frogs? Or is this about something else?
Edited 2022-09-05 23:00 (UTC)
wannasmash: Only Villains do that. (frown serious)

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[personal profile] wannasmash 2022-09-05 10:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He's seen Paul's trust over the months and he's said nothing because ultimately they do each other some good--and hasn't he, Midoriya, been in the same place, growing close to a mentor like found family? But Midoriya recognizes the little pause in Paul's words, ever vigilant about the hearts of those he cares about. ]

You're just using Paul-kun to do stupid stuff at other people. You shouldn't make posts while drunk. You left the thing on.

And you got his name wrong.

[ There it is. That's what weaves a low, quiet anger in his usually mild voice. The silver lining here is he isn't protesting the addition to House Atreides. ]
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[personal profile] justoscar 2022-09-05 10:53 pm (UTC)(link)
...I turned those off, because it was listening to Ruby more than it listened to me and she would use it to tease me when I was working on my projects and couldn't get my hands away.
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[personal profile] terriblepurpose 2022-09-05 10:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Paul appears at the edge of the feed again, brow knit in indignation. ]

Don't tell him to shut up, sensei. He tells me to shut up. That's our - it's our thing.

Hey, Kaworu.
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[personal profile] justoscar 2022-09-05 10:58 pm (UTC)(link)
EW, GROSS!!!

This is why I had to tell Anna you're not my dad, you know! Did you even eat any of the brownies or cherries I brought you!?
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[personal profile] terriblepurpose 2022-09-05 10:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Then have your Omen do it - I'm not problem solving this for you, actually - you didn't even tell me you people had shields, this whole time!
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[personal profile] justoscar 2022-09-05 11:02 pm (UTC)(link)
You're mad about aura?

[this was unexpected. When had there been need to even mention that? ]

It's not a shield, Paul. It's the magic that comes from our soul.

I don't mention it because I've only been training with it for a couple of years, and I never did figure out my Semblance!

Why is this important?
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[personal profile] creidim 2022-09-05 11:02 pm (UTC)(link)
[ SHE IS NOT PLEASED ABOUT THIS MOON GODDESS SLANDER, HOW RUDE. ]

Is it actually possible for you to not let your tongue get the better of you, or must you speak rudely about others at every given moment?
Edited 2022-09-05 23:02 (UTC)
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[personal profile] peripheries 2022-09-05 11:04 pm (UTC)(link)
You shut up! You're an old man picking fights on the network and can't even remember the name of the person you're talking about. How am I supposed to know you know anything about eagles.
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[personal profile] faceblocks 2022-09-05 11:10 pm (UTC)(link)
☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️

T H I S
Edited 2022-09-05 23:10 (UTC)
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[personal profile] necrosaint 2022-09-05 11:11 pm (UTC)(link)
... I would hope so, yes.

My skeleton set is her skeleton set, after all.
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[personal profile] fabrications 2022-09-05 11:12 pm (UTC)(link)
[ ... Huh. That's a surprisingly mature response for most people to have to that information, and never mind Johnny Lawrence. Without entirely meaning to, Akechi reverses course. ]

You can get your Omen to record posts for you, as well. They tend to be consistent about turning the feed off when you ask.

[ Unless the Omen is an asshole, which is possible for most people. ]

I see. Does that mean we can expect another rival dojo for the next tournament?

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