How very, very dull. From what Adam recalls of the short time he finally had the hero he had craved, Kotetsu was not the type to give up. He shouted and fought and argued and bargained. He even pleaded when that failed. No matter what he was reduced to, he was always, always hoping for a way to escape, and Adam had had to twist his mind around, change who was really the cruel one, to get Kotetsu to run to Adam’s embrace.
Of course, Adam accomplished as much because he was an unparalleled genius. The castle shouldn’t have been intelligent enough to trick Kotetsu into being so docile. Yes, he’s still searching, but it’s half-hearted, often interrupted by the offers Adam makes to distract him. Perhaps it’s just that Kotetsu is so lovesick that he’ll stay anywhere so long as it’s by Barnaby’s side. That attachment is disgusting… but wonderful when it’s turned towards him, so Adam can hardly complain that this strange world has done half the work in making Kotetsu his prisoner.
Toshi is another matter, but Adam has a plan for him as well. If promises of love and affection can’t affect the android (even if he’s as starved for approval as a certain old hero), then Adam can tweak his needs easier and with far less psychological damage. The rewiring will take time, but during that time, Toshi will be powerless to speak up and Kotetsu will be too naive to question his bout of happiness.
Let Kotetsu think nothing has changed for a little longer. The truth will suffocate him soon enough.
Adam blinks in surprise as the silence between songs is broken with the sound of eager clapping, but does offer an adoring smile when he sees who it is.
“Kotetsu! You aren’t supposed to spy on me. It’s been ages since I’ve practiced, it must have been lousy…” He offers a convincing pout, trying to encourage Kotetsu to flood him with attention and praise.
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Date: 2017-05-08 11:39 pm (UTC)Of course, Adam accomplished as much because he was an unparalleled genius. The castle shouldn’t have been intelligent enough to trick Kotetsu into being so docile. Yes, he’s still searching, but it’s half-hearted, often interrupted by the offers Adam makes to distract him. Perhaps it’s just that Kotetsu is so lovesick that he’ll stay anywhere so long as it’s by Barnaby’s side. That attachment is disgusting… but wonderful when it’s turned towards him, so Adam can hardly complain that this strange world has done half the work in making Kotetsu his prisoner.
Toshi is another matter, but Adam has a plan for him as well. If promises of love and affection can’t affect the android (even if he’s as starved for approval as a certain old hero), then Adam can tweak his needs easier and with far less psychological damage. The rewiring will take time, but during that time, Toshi will be powerless to speak up and Kotetsu will be too naive to question his bout of happiness.
Let Kotetsu think nothing has changed for a little longer. The truth will suffocate him soon enough.
Adam blinks in surprise as the silence between songs is broken with the sound of eager clapping, but does offer an adoring smile when he sees who it is.
“Kotetsu! You aren’t supposed to spy on me. It’s been ages since I’ve practiced, it must have been lousy…” He offers a convincing pout, trying to encourage Kotetsu to flood him with attention and praise.