Straightening the bow-tie fitted snugly around his neck, Shizuo stared at himself in the floor-length mirror on the back of his bedroom door. Expression blank as he went through the daily routine of getting out of bed, dressing himself and showing up at Tom's for their usual debtor shake-downs, he couldn't help but feel rather tired.
The paper-cuts he'd received from his latest quarrels with Izaya didn't sting; what stung was knowing that they were there under his dress shirt, they were there mocking him, small reminders that he was still so far away from wrapping his fingers around that flea's slender throat. If he killed him, it'd solve everyone's problems. Ikebukuro would be a fresh smelling city again, not full of pollution from that informant's disgusting presence. One day, Shizuo assured himself.
After his small, quiet breakfast that consisted of a bowl of frosted mini-wheats and a glass of cold milk, the fortissimo sighed and slipped on his shoes at the door, smoothed down the front of his uniform and unfolded the glasses he slipped out of his chest pocket. He pushed them up his nose, glancing down only when his phone began to vibrate against his thigh.
Eyebrow twitching - because who the hell sent text messages this early in the god damned morning? - Shizuo fought the instinctive urge to toss the cell out of the nearest window, but against his better judgement flipped it open and squinted irritatedly at the words presented to him.
TO: Heiwajima Shizuo FR: Unknown sender Thought you might like the gift I left on your doorstep. ; )
Staring down at his cellphone with a raised brow, Shizuo's mouth set in a firm line and he grunted in annoyance at the obvious wrong number, stowing his phone back where it belonged a little too quickly.
“… Idiots.” Shizuo grumbled under his breath, shifting his weight to one foot in the foyer; it was the first time he'd spoken since the prior night.
He was wholly unused to talking with himself. It felt odd for him. Like he was trying to keep himself company. He didn't need anything of the sort - whoever it was that said introverts needed a lot of time alone to recharge was a smart guy. So in a newly embittered mood, Shizuo secured a thin cigarette from the worn box in his pants and closed his lips around the filter before reaching for his unlocked door. It was never locked. No one in their right mind would ever break in.
Except Izaya, which he'd realized seconds too late. Failing to spot the trip-wire and the elaborate set up just outside of his door, Shizuo heard the paint can before he felt it. Bright red. All he could see was bright red. Red on the ground, red on his precious uniform his brother had so selflessly bought him, red in his hair, in his eyes. He saw red. Like a bull's target. The heavily scented paint dripped down his temple, pooled at his upper lip and stained his white button-up.
It looked like blood. Slamming his fist against his doorframe, splintering the wood, knuckles imbedding themselves in the drywall behind it, Shizuo bellowed.
OTHER Housing Request?: Wherever my buddy's Izaya's going, if they're accepted! If not, anywhere~ Did you read the rules and FAQ?: Yiiis. Would you like your application to be unscreened?: Sure!
ACCEPTED Congrats, your application has been accepted! Your character is now living at 1427 in Holly Heights, with a spouse slot. In order to get the ball rolling, here's what you need to do:
Comment back with the journal you'll be using for your character so that they can be accepted into the communities.
Create an IC Mailbox post on your characters journal that is not friends only. You are also free to treat this as an information holding post with your character's family and address listed if you wish.
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SHIZUO HEIWAJIMA | DURARARA!! | NO RESERVE
First Person: A whole thread, for your viewing pleasure!
Third Person:
OTHER
Housing Request?: Wherever my buddy's Izaya's going, if they're accepted! If not, anywhere~
Did you read the rules and FAQ?: Yiiis.
Would you like your application to be unscreened?: Sure!
Accepted
Congrats, your application has been accepted! Your character is now living at 1427 in Holly Heights, with a spouse slot. In order to get the ball rolling, here's what you need to do:
I hope you enjoy your stay here!