[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.]
[ 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. ]
[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.]
[ 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. . . ]
[Kurama's mental laughter rings clear as a bell at Akira's cute-related distress. He leans down and nuzzles the tiny bat before giving a careful grooming lick to the black fur.]
[ There's a blink at the protest, and he tilts his head at the human. The pet has those eyes closing for a moment... but, after, he's moving over to briefly nuzzle Kurama back.
At the question, there's a tiny squeak. He briefly ducks his head, shyness there, even as he lifts both wings in the universal gesture.
[Akira looks so offended by this cuteness overload????]
How dare you.
[Of course, it doesn't stop him from gently scooping baby Ren up, slowly bringing him up and closer to his face and god... his expression really melts, then.]
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Date: 2019-03-30 08:08 am (UTC)[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.]
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Date: 2019-04-04 06:08 am (UTC)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...
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Date: 2019-04-05 05:56 am (UTC)... back at you.
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Date: 2019-04-05 06:41 am (UTC)[Kurama's eyes close as he nuzzles into the attention and affection, tails wagging.]
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Date: 2019-04-05 07:07 am (UTC)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. ]
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Date: 2019-04-11 04:09 pm (UTC)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?
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Date: 2019-04-11 04:14 pm (UTC)[Kurama opens his eyes to give Ren a look of exaggerated reproach and disappointment.]
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Date: 2019-04-11 04:48 pm (UTC)Holding out...? More like sparing you.
[ It's said too seriously to be a joke. ]
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Date: 2019-04-11 05:06 pm (UTC)Bat form?
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Date: 2019-04-11 05:31 pm (UTC)[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.
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Date: 2019-04-11 05:39 pm (UTC)... 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?
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Date: 2019-04-11 05:49 pm (UTC)[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.
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Date: 2019-04-11 05:55 pm (UTC)[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.
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Date: 2019-04-11 06:22 pm (UTC)... 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...
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Date: 2019-04-11 06:34 pm (UTC)Don't worry about it. I'm just glad you're willing to show us.
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Date: 2019-04-11 07:21 pm (UTC)I don't need you to be strong. I just need you to be you, Ren.
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Date: 2019-04-11 07:46 pm (UTC)... 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. . . ]
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Date: 2019-04-11 07:50 pm (UTC)Kurama. [His hand comes down to the fox's neck and gives a little shake.] Kurama.
[HE ALREADY CAN'T HANDLE THIS?????????]
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Date: 2019-04-11 08:04 pm (UTC)You're adorable, Ren.
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Date: 2019-04-11 08:38 pm (UTC)Guess what he can't do? He's just reaching up to get a very tiny tug at whatever fur those tiny paws can grab.
Though, Akira should be able to sense the fluster. ]
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Date: 2019-04-11 08:57 pm (UTC)[That's Akira's protest at Kurama licking Ren...]
You both are going to be the death of me.
[But... he reaches over and pets his head with his forefingers.]
Can I pick you up, Ren?
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Date: 2019-04-11 09:16 pm (UTC)[Kurama sounds terribly amused by Akira's protests. He lays down so he isn't looming over the tiny anymore.]
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Date: 2019-04-11 09:22 pm (UTC)At the question, there's a tiny squeak. He briefly ducks his head, shyness there, even as he lifts both wings in the universal gesture.
G-go ahead... ]
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Date: 2019-04-11 09:47 pm (UTC)[Akira looks so offended by this cuteness overload????]
How dare you.
[Of course, it doesn't stop him from gently scooping baby Ren up, slowly bringing him up and closer to his face and god... his expression really melts, then.]
You're perfect.
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Date: 2019-04-11 10:27 pm (UTC)[Kurama gives a soft, affectionate trill when Ren nuzzles him. He lays his head on his front paws as he watches Akira pick Ren up.]
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