He's definitely a kid...in demon years. I don't know how long their childhood lasts in human years. [Nanashi waits for the coffee to simmer down before drinking it. ]
Caldarius doesn't eat humans. I know for a fact that other ones do. Got memories of it and everything.
[Some memories he'd prefer not to recall during mealtime. Thank you.]
Demon. [ okay, now he's a little skeptical. ] And what does demon sound like?
[ said as he takes another sip, looking down at the sandwiches and wondering when the last time he ate was. even this early, he sometimes would... forget.
[ his ears twitch, then flatten in response. he's not freaked out! no, he's... he's just not really sure what was said and is also pretty sure he wouldn't know even if he did. the noise is unnatural, certainly not a language he knows from television or radio or anything of the sort, and... ]
And you just knew how to speak like that? Amazing.
Told him to drink his damn soda. Don't just stare at it... birdbrain. [Nanashi ruffles Caladrius feathers and makes him drink up.]
I get the feeling that old me wasn't entirely human. Why else would he have this kind of power? I'd prefer to speak in english or japanese. [Then Nanashi takes a look at Leon's new ears.]
[ even in Nanashi's hands, they twitch erratically as they get pulled--- because CLEARLY the person who they're attached to are becoming agitated.
also, ow? ]
Of course not! [ he tries to lean in the opposite direction to avoid additional tugs. ] Haven't you ever pet a cat before?! This is basically the same thing!
[ he grits his teeth, trying his best to get used to the pulling. he clenches his fists, starting to close one eye. Leon raises his shoulders, lowering his head down to the table. ]
The longer you do that, the longer I will pull on your ears to see if you like it.
[ he's not dead yet! just horribly flustered, as he reaches up to touch them and make sure they're not torn or anything. not that Nanashi was THAT rough but.
okay he was pretty rough, god ]
I won't hold a grudge. [ 4000000 years bad luck, including reincarnations!!! ] And you're not the only one... outside of my memories, I've never met one either.
[ with one shaky hand, he pounds the rest of the tea back. ]
I don't know, Nanashi. [ and he tries to hide his sadness, especially when not even Leon knows who his past self is. ] I'm sure that I will eventually mirror his physical characteristics, but I can't tell you how he acts...
[ thinking. thinking. ]
... though, he is more likely to display anger or annoyance compared to happiness.
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[Caladrius makes some kind of grumbling sound and flaps its wings.]
He wants to try a soda. Would you mind giving him one?
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[ thankfully there's already a fresh pot, just having been brewed. the soda is pulled from a small fridge below the counter. ]
Sadly, I only have regular. I feel that a calorie-free and caffeine-free version would be better for a demon.
[ and with the coffee, he brings sugar cubes as well as whole milk in a tiny pitcher. ]
Here. So... what does he do?
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[Nanashi is running out of pet food constantly. He doesn't understand why demons are so hungry all the time. ]
Other than that? Not much. Let's go with the caffeine free soda. What are you going to have? Tea?
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[ said cheerfully, placing the tray down on the table. ]
Messes around... so you're telling me you received something that is basically like a child? Or at least, a young adult?
[ not that he's comparing Nanashi or anything because they're clearly opposites!!! ]
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Caldarius doesn't eat humans. I know for a fact that other ones do. Got memories of it and everything.
[Some memories he'd prefer not to recall during mealtime. Thank you.]
Do you want to know more about him?
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But does he know we're talking about him? I'd hate to breach his privacy without his consent. That'd be rude.
[ he's half-joking, half-serious. HONESTLY he's super curious but he also doesn't want to get beaten up by a sensitive birdy. ok. ]
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Caladrius doesn't understand basic English. [Nanashi laughs. Leon's doing fine. It's alright.]
Don't worry about it.
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[ said as he takes another sip, looking down at the sandwiches and wondering when the last time he ate was. even this early, he sometimes would... forget.
which is why his stomach grumbles. ]
Hm. Hopefully not like that.
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[Nanashi speaks with Caladrius in the demon tongue. His voice is incredibly distorted and it's hard to make out any real words.]
Didn't mean to freak you out with that.
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[ his ears twitch, then flatten in response. he's not freaked out! no, he's... he's just not really sure what was said and is also pretty sure he wouldn't know even if he did. the noise is unnatural, certainly not a language he knows from television or radio or anything of the sort, and... ]
And you just knew how to speak like that? Amazing.
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I get the feeling that old me wasn't entirely human. Why else would he have this kind of power? I'd prefer to speak in english or japanese. [Then Nanashi takes a look at Leon's new ears.]
Looks like you weren't human back then too.
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Well... it seems like that may be the case. Or, you just know a language that others don't. It doesn't necessarily mean you weren't human.
You know, like me.
[ and then he wiggles his ears, making them swivel to the left then right on command. ]
Also, he better drink up.
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[Are not human ones??? But Leon doesn't seem too different. It's odd.]
They're really fuzzy. Are you still the same old man?
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[ despite his ears doing their Thing, he leans back in his chair and sips his tea again. half of the mug is gone and he hums to himself. ]
I think I could have left it steeping longer. It's a little on the weak side, but the coffee should be okay. Jamie's been rubbing off on me.
[ a beat, then: ]
Are they really that distracting?
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[Nanashi moves in and starts pulling on Leon's ears. Rude. Tell this kid off or else he might have a field day with those new add-ons.]
See? I'm not just imagining it every time it twitches...
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also, ow? ]
Of course not! [ he tries to lean in the opposite direction to avoid additional tugs. ] Haven't you ever pet a cat before?! This is basically the same thing!
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[He's still pulling on them and not giving Leon space! Wowowow.]
Real cats are fuzzier.
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The longer you do that, the longer I will pull on your ears to see if you like it.
[ it's a... half-threat, half-promise??? ]
Ow.
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[ Nanashi backs off finally. RIP old man.]
Don't hold a grudge against me for this. I've never seen a person with cat ears...
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okay he was pretty rough, god ]
I won't hold a grudge. [ 4000000 years bad luck, including reincarnations!!! ] And you're not the only one... outside of my memories, I've never met one either.
[ with one shaky hand, he pounds the rest of the tea back. ]
Does your demon like the soda?
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That's enough soda for you buddy. [Nanashi pulls it away from the bird.]
Were you some kind of cat person in your previous life? What the hell man?
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[ and then he politely places the mug back on the table, before shrugging. ]
I've seen a cat in my memories. He... seemed to like me, so. I guess I was some kind of cat person.
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[He sighs.]
How similar is he to you?
[Hopefully not that similar...]
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[ thinking. thinking. ]
... though, he is more likely to display anger or annoyance compared to happiness.
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[Woops.]
He's not you after all. I only know my own man. You'll be you no matter what happens.
[He tells everyone this. ]
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