[ 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.
Feel free to take one. [ and he gestures at the table, where the sandwiches sit--- all ready to be eaten. ] And if your demon wants one as well, take another as well.
[ he stares at the bird, still a little... unnerved by it, but as it does seem to be relatively tame? all is well. ]
No problem, Nanashi. Feel free to come by any time. I usually have extra snacks around for employees and students, so my pantry is open to you... within reason, of course.
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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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[ a polite laugh as he gets out of his chair and goes to refill his drink. ]
But I won't forget you. Or anyone else. Or even myself. It'd be hard to.
[ but would it be harder than just remembering things out of the blue? a msytery. ]
... do you want any more coffee? And does your little bird want anything else?
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[Nanashi looks at the demon bird.]
He's good. Thanks though. I'll never forget you too old man.
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[ this time, his laugh is louder but doesn't lose the warmth or the happiness that he feels hearing Nanashi. ]
Coffee? Okay, here. I'll just bring the pot. It's great, isn't it? I'm lucky to have Jamie, he's a lot smarter than I am when it comes to this.
Do you want a snack as well? The sandwiches are fresh, I made them this morning.
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[He laughs in return.]
You're really lucky, I agree. I'd like a snack if it's no trouble. A sandwich would taste good with coffee.
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[ he stares at the bird, still a little... unnerved by it, but as it does seem to be relatively tame? all is well. ]
Will there be more? Of them, I mean.
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[He is so proud of it.]
Thanks for the food.
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[ he double-takes. ]
... a gun down his throat. You're armed?
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[He doesn't get lunch whenever he misbehaves!! Leon's here to save the day.]
I am. Is it that strange?
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[ yes. he's thinking about defending himself again. ]
Or... perhaps you could sic your demon on people instead? Maybe guns aren't necessary.
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