An Outlier Among a Sea of Common Denominators

"... I just need some sugar I think." the younger esper hummed, rummaging around in his pocket and pulling out a small green candy, wrapped neatly in a broccoli themed piece of plastic. Mob watched almost in horror as his fingers gently untwisted the wrapper and removed the candy. "Ah, where'd you get those, Ritsu?" he asked, words sticking in his throat as his brother glanced over. "Oh, the student council president gave me a handful before I left." he said, popping the bright green button into his mouth. Time felt like it slowed down as the chemicals and minerals of the candy mixed with the saliva and buds on his tongue. It prickled in his throat and was so pleasantly warm. He felt a tender feeling in his neck. ---Divine Tree Arc AU/retelling where the brainwashing is a little more... noticeable.