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[ oh. well, that also makes some sense. it's good to hear that neither of them are troublemakers--- at least traditional ones--- because otherwise he might actually... worry... about him.

which he does anyway. it's just a fact. ]

One might call that a good problem to have.

[ leona's ears instinctively wiggle. ]

'cause doin' stuff like that is unpredictable. Easier to catch someone by surprise that way.

[ just like this, where he makes the executive decision to lick below his chin and then up to his lips. ]

[ it does net leona a surprised laugh, evidently in a better mood as he responds with a kiss. hello. ]

I don't mind it.

[ for a lot of different reasons, the prime one being that the less thought put into something the more genuine and honest it feels, to him. it's why he likes hiiro. tatsumi. ala. leona too, though he doubts it's all thoughtless -- hunters don't get by with no plans at all, in his opinion. ]

It used to baffle me though. I didn't understand how someone couldn't have a second motive.

[ just a lil peek. ]

[ oh, hello. a kiss from kaname... he treasures each one as if it was his first. ]

Some people are just like that. I'd call it simple but that can be a lil' insulting, ya know?

[ because just maintaining one direction doesn't mean there are complicated complications on the way.

as he continues to pay kaname lip service, his hands slowly make their way beneath the boy... so that leona can give him a little stability. among other things, when fingers sort of will go anywhere without warning... ]

[ mmm. he doesn't mind literal lip service, but the sort people pay to him just to be in his good graces is annoying. this is fine, though, his cheeks are rosing and he's responsive in kind. ]

Do you think I'm simple? I had someone call me that recent--

[ okay no before those fingers wander too far, kaname's putting his hand against leona's face. pause. ]

No.

[ not like. they haven't gone farther elsewhere. but no. no? no. ]

[ no? fine. he won't go anywhere... like... sensitive. keeping it all G or PG.

but he does chuckle about how that hand doesn't exactly cover up a lot? again, very cute. he'll just kiss that palm. ]

Just wanted to get a better grip.

[ so he could, like, smush into kaname some more. ]

[ hmmmmm. okay. the kiss is cute and if that is all... then okay. he'll move his hand to leona's cheek instead, eyes warm and a little apologetic. just a bit. because he does enjoy it, but it'd be awkward to have his other guest here after anything above a PG rating. ]

Anywhere else. But not here.

[ promise... "anywhere else" is dangerous but it's fine, leona won't abuse it. ]

After all, the house has perfectly serviceable beds and it's warming up outside. Lions have little issue with where they bed, don't they?

[ he doesn't have to apologize. leona may be a beastman, but he's not a beast. he's not going to take when kaname says no. he may be disrespectful towards those who put too much weight into their status and their names, but he's not going to put someone through something they don't want.

even more so when it comes to kaname. there's teasing and then there's something much meaner.

...

and he can be mean but. not right now. not like that. ]

Yeah, but... we're here now.

[ doesn't mean he can't lightly push back. ]

You're not wrong though. Maybe outside...

[ oh he's... taking the outside idea seriously... kaname needs to figure out how he feels about it actually. dangerous. but thrilling? but dangerous. at least tatsumi isn't the type to simply come up this way unless kaname invites him, even though kaname's told him he's free to come whenever he wishes, and... the other person who knows... shouldn't care enough to know who his guests are anyway. ]

... I wanna be on top then.

[ like hell he's gonna get dirty... ]

[ of course he is. there's nothing better than having a light breeze, some warm sunlight, and a little snack. ]

Whatever you want.

[ he'll be happy however he can have kaname, though he does prefer having contact with nothing in the way. skin touching skin. ]

You feel like a top kinda guy anyway.

[ regardless of what he's doing. ]

[ does he... what qualifies someone as a "top kinda guy". kaname tilts his head quizzically, question on his tongue before he replaces it with a slow, somewhat uncertain reply. ]

I do enjoy being admired.

[ is that what that means... like top idol, someone everyone looks to and respects... ]

[ yes, that's what it exactly entails. leona wouldn't mind looking up at kaname all the time--- keep his eyes up at a twinkling, awe-inspiring idol.

just like now, actually. it's not like leona has moved at all. he's too busy snuffling around kaname's chest before moving up towards his throat and chin and peppering him with kisses. ]

Mm. Kinda hard not to admire ya.

[ he's being as sincere as possible. ]

[ oh-- oh he's never against that, or being praised, even if he has to bat away the kneejerk thoughts of "there's nothing to admire" and doubts of sincerity. leona has shown time and time again that he doesn't have second motives, that he means his words very much, and kaname hums, pleased, as he closes his eyes. chin tilting so leona can have more skin to work with, this is one of his faaaaaaaavorites for a reason. ]

Is that so? Then if I ask if you to list three things, you'd be able to with no problem?

Three things...

[ that's not difficult at all. he should've gone with like, ten--- because then leona would have to play dirty and try to distract kaname after the third one. not that there's a lack of notable features, but because it's just more fun to... tease and get someone to squirm. make them beg for it.

what is 'it'? a mystery... ]

... yeah.

[ the first one, after a peck on the lips? ]

You have a voice that makes me feel cozy.

[ oh.

if its like this, kaname's got other ideas. his eyes sparkle and there's a small, impish smile curling his lips. he'll up the amount because he wants to be spoiled... ]

Five things. What else?

[ okay. five things. watch leona not break a sweat as he begins to think of another four. ]

You're cute and you're handsome. [ a beat, then: ] That counts as two, by the way.

[ can't lump them both in together. ]

'cause you got a certain kind of charm. 'm sure you know that though.

[ where's his kiss at the end of this one... that's the whole reason he upped the amount. fine, he'll steal it himself. ]

I'll be the judge of that. Are they both regarding my appearance, or are they entirely separated?

[ he's been called cute a bit this month... it's his attitude, so he isn't fighting it so much anymore. it's more who called him cute than the amount, but nevermind that. the domino effect leads us here. ]

Separated.

[ he's quick to respond. both of his ears wiggle upon getting a smooch, and leona's pleasantly surprised by how quickly kaname does it. way to reinforce that 'cute' opinion of his...! ]

When I look at ya, I see someone polished. [ he would know, being around plenty of uptight and stuffy elderfolk. ] But when ya smile or frown, I get somethin' else entirely.

[ leona's next few blinks are calm and thoughtful.

then he licks kaname's nose for good measure. ]

[ hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

okay accepted-- the lick surprises him though and he laughs a little, turning his face. stop that. putting the beast in beastman for real... it's one thing for his neck and chin, his lips, but nose is another. it's cute though, and something kaname hopes leona doesn't share with others. ]

I've heard cats blink slowly at those they like and trust. Is it the same for you?

[ leona's still in charge of listing two more things after this, but he wants to know. ]

[ there he goes. there's the sound that's like music to his ears. does kaname know there are different meanings for different licks? this one isn't meant to shake the boy's nerves. it's light and delicate and ticklish. playful. ]

I dunno. I've only known one other cat, and that thing is a jerk just like his owner.

[ trein can shove it.

anyway. another thing he likes... ]

You're honest. Or rather, you're true to yourself. Not sayin' there's anything wrong with the first but it's hard to live if you can't do the second.

[ giving himself some leeway when leona is, and will, lie to protect himself. ]

[ he doesn't know, and he hasn't paid enough attention to notice if there is or not. it's just one that makes him laugh, which means it's successful in its playfulness -- kaname already likes to mimic the way leona nuzzles him, maybe he'll pick it up too sometime.

for now, though... true to himself. he leans his head back against the beanbag, humming softly. maybe. he'll trace circles against leona's back, looking back down after a moment. there's a certain sort of... warmth, but acceptance too. resignation more, as he talks. ]

... It's easier to manage that here. Whether it's from Reimei Academy or the industry at large, an idol like myself has many duties, obligations, and expectations placed on his shoulders.

[ i lied, he wants to say, when i said yodaka was my real name. it's really-- kaname sighs and flops his head back again to look at the ceiling. he doesn't miss them one bit. the weight of them, the limits he pushed until they broke, the fatigue they brought... he doesn't miss it. at the same time, ]

I wish someone expected something of me here. It makes me restless otherwise.

[ he looks up from his slightly uncomfortable position, more than happy to bear the awkward angle he has to contort himself in so that he can continue to give kaname the kind of affection that only a big cat like him can. it's now that he realizes he could probably... it shouldn't just be kaname that gets the chair to become more malleable. pliable. easier to sit in. less lumpy and more comfy.

so leona sort of... slides into it next to the one already sitting there. if it means pulling kaname more or less into his lap, he'll do that. ]

I do expect somethin' of you here.

[ he huffs. ]

I expect that if you ever get in danger, you run. Listen to your gut and don't think 'bout playin' the hero. Just survive.

[ -- oh, that's fine, sure. kaname rests against leona once the other gets comfy, shifting a bit to make sure he's comfortable too. he could fall asleep like this... he should be careful. he won't be, but he should. ]

You sound like my brother. [ sheesh. ] That's an obvious expectation, Leona. So is "do what you'd like" and "have fun". The ones I'm talking about are more...

[ ... mm. ]

Challenging.

[ also. he can't promise he'll run. what's the point in surviving if it means someone he cares about gets hurt or worse in the process? ]

[ he snorts. wrapping his arms around kaname, leona closes his eyes--- he also has to be careful to not fall asleep here. that's a pretty rough position to be in, comfortable and snuggling with his favorite person. ]

Livin' isn't challengin' around here? Well, I guess when you've got me around...

[ not to flex or anything, but leona hasn't been struggling. probably because he doesn't stick his neck out when it's unnecessary. ]

... wouldn't say having fun is exactly at the top of my priority list either. Lookin' for fun is like lookin' for a smack in the face.

[ which........ listen he's not saying he'd like that or anything but ]

[ big strong fearsome beastman... yeah no kaname doesn't seek danger out as much as he does just trouble, which are two very different things! being warm and comfortable is trouble, for example, which is why he's happy to cuddle up. ]

And what is your top priority, then? Finding the best places to nap?

[ my man. ]

Livin'.

[ not surviving. there's an obvious difference, at least to him--- to be alive and content, which means making sure the things and people that make him want to be those things are also fine. ]

Don't make me have to watch ya like some kind of starvin' animal.

[ regardless, he's always hungry for something. ]

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