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[cellkey]

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[cellkey]

[Oh, that grin... really warms his heart. Especially given how Ren had been so fearful of revealing his fangs in the first place. Kurama just sinking into the affection is heartening, too... He gives a grin of his own.]

Pretty good so far. But we'll have to keep testing, just to make sure.

[He runs his other hand down Kurama's back, then scratches his the top of his rump.]

[byanyother_name]

[Kurama just flops down on the floor with a pleased trilling noise. He stretches and wriggles happily at the scratches and pets, tails, sorry, there is literally no other word than wagging at this point.]

[beguiledcard]

[ How dare he be this cute...

There's a quiet laugh slipping out as he moves to just. Sit next to and lean against Akira.

Just a little. ]

I have no problem with extensive research on this~

[cellkey]

[O-oh... There's a blink when Ren just leans against him, and he glances at him a bit, cheeks turning just the tiniest bit pink... His gaze softens at the laugh before he returns his attention to Kurama.]

Good, because it looks like we might be here quite awhile.

[He gives a hum, pausing in the scratching for just a moment.]

Hey Kurama, can I touch your tails?

[byanyother_name]

[Kurama gives a little whine of protest at the pause. Golden eyes peek up at Akira at the question.

The answer doesn't come in his mental voice, though, but in the form of a chirp and the green tails curling closer to Akira.]

[beguiledcard]

[ He simply smiles at Akira before he looks back to Kurama...

... and then an outright laugh slips out. It's gentle and fond.

Happy. ]

This is a little dangerous... Because I think I could get used to this.

[cellkey]

[Akira can't help but give a bit of a laugh as well. He's only found one person— maybe two— at home that could make him feel the same way, so this... takes him a bit off guard.

He lightly bumps Ren's shoulder.]

Looks like you're doomed.

[Gently, he'll reach out and run his hand over one of the tails, curious about how it feels...]

[byanyother_name]

You're welcome to get used to spoiling me.

[Look who's remembered how words work, finally. Kurama lays his head on Ren's leg with a soft trill.

His tail twitches a little under Akira's hand. It feels...strange. A little bit cool, and smooth as glass, but flexible.]

[beguiledcard]

[ He laughs at those words - both of their words. He shakes his head. ]

Gladly...

[ Though, now he's going to move to gently rest his forehead on the top of Kurama's head. All the while, he's gently scratching under his chin. ]

You're both a little unfairly nice to be around...

[cellkey]

[He gives a soft grin as he watches them, his expression fond. When he brings up his hand to scratch Kurama's neck, the gesture is more tender than before.]

... back at you.

[byanyother_name]

It's very mutual.

[Kurama's eyes close as he nuzzles into the attention and affection, tails wagging.]

[beguiledcard]

[ He could almost doze off like this.

There's a small yawn as he sits up. ]

I have to admit... I'm a little jealous of your animal form. At least yours isn't something people would be grossed out by.

[ Faintly sheepish laugh. ]

[cellkey]

[Oh, what the heck... Even his yawn is cute?

Akira's smiling at Ren, until he says that... and then he's blinking...

And gives a dramatic gasp.]

Ren, have you been holding out on us?

[byanyother_name]

It certainly sounds that way. I know an animal form was never mentioned to me.

[Kurama opens his eyes to give Ren a look of exaggerated reproach and disappointment.]

[beguiledcard]

[ There's something... sort of awkward as he stares (Akira first, then Kurama) before he shakes his head. Then, after looking to the side, he frowns. ]

Holding out...? More like sparing you.

[ It's said too seriously to be a joke. ]

[cellkey]

[Akira's gaze searches Ren for a few moments... And then, suddenly, there's another gasp. Far from looking uneasy, he looks hopeful.]

Bat form?

[byanyother_name]

Hmm, that is common in myths... But that isn't gross.

[Something wistful and nostalgic, if a little sad, creeps into Kurama's mental tone.]

I had a partner a long time ago that was a bat youkai. He had lovely wings.

[beguiledcard]

[ He notices the sad...

... There's something awkward and he looks torn - there's a very large swell of nerves, even. But, quickly, he's latching onto this new topic. ]

Did he?

[ . . . ]

What was his name?

[cellkey]

... Ren...

[His hand comes up and lightly catches the other's jaw, trying to steer his gaze towards him. He's going to try to offset those nerves by gently instilling some calm.]

I'm not going to force you to say or show anything you don't want to. But... I think you'd be cute even if your animal form was a blobfish.

[A small, lightly playful smile surrounded by fondness.]

Because it's you.

[byanyother_name]

...Kuronue. His name was Kuronue and I hope you don't think you're subtle, Ren.

[Kurama stretches and pushes himself up to a sitting position, tails curled around his paws.]

But...yes. Anything you share with us is your choice.

[beguiledcard]

[ His cheeks flush a bit at the touch to his face, and he lets out a quiet sound after they both call him out. ]

... I know. It's-

[ Ren releases a slow breath as he turns his head and presses his cheek into that hand. ]

-not that easy?

[ There's a pause. ]

Everything I learned, I did on my own. The other form is one that requires protection... because of how weak it currently is.

[ With a quiet sigh, he straightens up a little. ]

... But, I trust you two. [ a small, shy smile ] Just don't expect anything badass, I guess? When I say weak...

[cellkey]

[He gives a small smile as his hand drops away. Instead, he looks over to Kurama and reaches up, giving him another scratch behind the ears.]

Don't worry about it. I'm just glad you're willing to show us.

[byanyother_name]

[Kurama gives a soft, pleased whine and leans into Akira's hand.]

I don't need you to be strong. I just need you to be you, Ren.

[beguiledcard]

[ Ren's cheeks darken a little more at Kurama's words... ]

... Okay.

[ There's a shy smile that fades, though the shyness lingers, in and of itself.

He releases a small breath, and then he closes his eyes. It's very quick: one second he's there, and then the next? There's a tiny creature sitting there. Said bat lets out a tiny squeak as he stretches his wings. Then, he's peering up at them with some shy nervousness. . . ]

[cellkey]

[Akira inhales sharply, eyes widening...]

Kurama. [His hand comes down to the fox's neck and gives a little shake.] Kurama.

[HE ALREADY CAN'T HANDLE THIS?????????]