[Legosi may be well used to texts like these from Haru at this point, he still never can tell if she's joking or being serious...and since he doesn't want to be wrong, it's generally best to err on the side of caution.
That doesn't mean he's any quicker than usual to reply though, this is Legosi we're talking about.]
[look she does consider herself a pretty straightforward, straight-talking person but!! she also needs to realize texting and reading tone via text isn't Legosi's stronger suits.]
I'm alright it's just I went out drinking last night with some college friends and I was the only one there without a date!
[she's hungover but capable of taking the train! she just might have to carry a paper bag or something huff huff.
at least him responding to her texts in a timely manner for once makes her feel a bit better.]
I wanted you to come last night but I knew you were working the later shift at your job so I didn't bother to ask. They might not let you in my dorm building. It's for small herbivores only.
[Small herbivores only...he suspected as much. Sneaking someone of his size in is going to be a bit more of a task than it would be if it were anyone else. Hm...
He can't help but feel guilty. It's times like these that he's reminded that on top of being naturally incompatible, he's just...not really the best boyfriend? He's trying to get better, but a good boyfriend would have been able to be there to be her date.]
Would you be more comfortable with coming here, in that case? I could meet you at the station.
[society may have changed somewhat, but that mess with the Back Alley Market also made certain areas a bit more on edge.
and she really does want to see him because this is normal, right? feeling like crap and wanting to lean on your boyfriend while you feel sick. even it's 100% her own fault for getting too deep in the cups last last.]
You wouldn't have to meet me. I know this is all so last minute. But I'd like that. I kind of just want to lay in bed with you for the rest of the morning until I stop feeling so gross.
[He really wants to meet you though, Haru...but this is all part of trying to have a proper relationship. It's not going to work if he drops everything and rushes to Haru's aid like she's completely defenseless every time something like this happens, as much as that is exactly what he wants to do.
Once she's IN his apartment, though? His rules. She better be prepared to be taken care of.]
[their relationship has to be a two way street, which includes having a girlfriend make her way hungover and gross from her dorm room to his one room apartment.
but she also is very aware of what she signed up for by messaging him for an emotional booty call so, his apartment, his rules. until she feels uncomfortable about them at least.]
I'll see you soon. And...thank you. I'm actually feeling a bit better now that I know I'll get to see you today.
[and she goes quiet for however long it takes her to get from her dorm to the Hidden Condo, with some time added to account for her headache and other...issues revolving around being hungover and feeling like crap.
...and guess who forgot to text and is now knocking on his apartment door hah hah woops! yes she did power through all the stairs she had to take to get up to his place.]
[How many years of his life has Haru shaved off at this point? He's definitely at least 200 in canine years at this point, easily.
He assumed it might take her some time to get there, which meant he had some time of his own to sprint to the nearest vending machine to pick up a few drinks. Water, juice...it's a toss-up as to whether Haru's bothered to hydrate or if she's felt too bad, so he'll cover all his bases. Ah, maybe he should pick up something she could eat later too...
Legosi makes it back to his apartment coincidentally just a short while before Haru arrives, his ears drooping with relief as he pushes up from the floor. He was going to call her straight up in a minute but IT'S FINE SHE'S FINE HE BELIEVED IN YOU HARU ETC-
The door swings inward to reveal Legosi dressed in sweats, comfortable loungewear since he didn't have work today, fortunately.]
...thank you for texting me.
[He mumbles, reaching a massive clawed hand down to gently lay against Haru's back, guiding her inside. When they first met, Legosi managing anything close to humor or sarcasm was unheard of. Now...well, he's different, now. He doesn't sound upset though, just concerned.]
[SHE IS A STRONG INDEPENDENT YOUNG WOMAN who doesn't need some wolf one year her junior telling her how to live her life! and it's clear she's dressed mainly to make her way from one room to the next; she's not really intent on trying to seduce her boyfriend, but she did still opt to tug on a long skirt. the sweater she's wearing is looking a bit rumpled, matching her fur which is still at peak bedhead. were she not nursing a headache and queasy stomach (because he guessed right, she barely had any fluids before trekking over) she'd actually think he looks pretty nice, all dressed down in loungewear.]
Ahahah...I forgot about that, didn't I...? [she doesn't sound particularly guilty, just a bit embarrassed, letting him guide her inside, slipping off her shoes before she makes a beeline for his futon to flop face forward in.
doesn't even matter that it smells like a big male wolf in here! it's actually comforting for once.] I'm feeling great.
Legosi carefully closes the door behind them before padding his way back towards the center of the room, flopping down into a cross-legged sit beside the head of the futon. Haru will hear the sound of a plastic bag rustling before anything else as Legosi rummages through it's contents, pulling out a few bottles to set on his makeshift table by his knee.]
Have you had anything to drink?
[He's not going to force her to get up just yet, but...soon.]
[her ears twitch slightly at the sound of him rifling through a plastic bag, and she moves only to tug down on them to stifle the sound a bit. she's actually pretty proud she made it to his place in one whole piece, considering it feels like her mind is tearing itself apart at even the slightest inconvenient noise.
at least his voice sounds nice.
she moves only to pull herself completely onto the mattress.]
I had some tap water...
[and by some, it was like, one or two mouthfuls tops.]
[Some water is better than no water, but he can imagine any amount she had was hardly any at all. It makes him wonder how she usually tends to herself at times like these...
Unsurprisingly, Legosi isn't a drinker. He's already felt what it feels like to be intoxicated in multiple different fashions and it had nothing to do with alcohol. The thought of putting himself through something like that willingly seems...exhausting. He takes one of the bottles of water and preemptively opens it, setting it within reach for Haru.]
[honestly, Haru isn't big into drinking either, which is probably why this hangover is hitting her harder than someone who's had better experience with accidentally going over the appropriate limit of drinks. the fact that the friends she went out with had dates with them, and knowing that she didn't have a boyfriend who was all that reachable at a moment's notice, kind of set that evening up for a bit of a pity drinking binge.
Never again, she promises herself.]
Hmm, you're right, I should. [said after a second or two of silence, finally sitting herself up and crossing her legs beneath her skirt. she can make herself difficult up until a point, but Legosi is big and sensible and she's here because she wants to be, so she dutifully takes the bottle of water from the table.] I'll pay you back for this... [she takes a swig, having to use both hands to hold the bottle, taking another, more careful sip as the room swirls slightly around her from her sudden change in position.]
[Legosi's ear flicks as Haru moves to sit up finally, the hard features of his face relaxing when he sees her take the bottle. Good...he wagers she probably would do well with painkillers of some kind, but he's not going to try to offer that until after she's managed to eat something and also hold it down. No point in taking meds if they're not going to stay in your system long enough to be useful. He hasn't told her yet, but he stopped at a nearby corner store and picked up some granola bars. He's not actually sure if it's the best food fora hangover, but it's quickly and easily eaten and would be good for getting her energy back. If not, he does have a meager selection of vegetables in his fridge, mainly just because he likes to snack on them from time to time (and also for when Haru visits).
He leans forward slightly with his hands on his knees, hunched like a gargoyle despite the fact he is actually sitting up straight. His posture is like that of an old man, at 18.]
I have a shift tomorrow, but not until the afternoon.
[were she to know about all the stuff he's picked up for her sake, she'd probably feel even worse than she already does. here he is, a working guy, living independently, while she's attending college and waffling between finding a part-time job of her own or focusing purely on her studies. the moment he whips out the granola bars, she knows she's going to pay him back or treat him to a nice lunch date herself.
but for now, even without painkillers, the water helps her feel a bit more like herself, and sitting in the familiar hunched-over shadow of this big wolf with gentle, watchful eyes, helps even more. even if his staring will likely start to get on her nerves once she detects an ounce of over concern.]
Hm... [she rests the water bottle in her lap. her body's hunched a bit as well, mainly to keep fluids down.] Maybe when I start feeling better, we can do something together today.
I was feeling sorry for myself last night because it's been awhile since I've seen you. Now that I know you have the whole day off, I really wish I didn't act so careless with how much I drank.
[Legosi would never advocate for dropping out of school unless you went off the rails as hard as he did. Even if he's living on his own and working, Haru is still in a much more stable position than he was and likely ever will be. He's definitely made things harder on not just himself, but Haru as well...but that's a price he's willing to pay. Haru just deals with things in her own way; another reason why he loves her so much.
He tilts his head a bit to one side at the mention of doing something. He'll be surprised if she feels better any time soon, but he certainly wouldn't be against it...especially with the explanation she gives.]
I don't think anyone would blame you for that.
[He remarks quietly, not realizing that his tail has long since been gently sweeping the floor. Even now it gets to wagging every time he sees Haru, whether it's the first or hundredth time he's seen her. The prospect of spending even more time together only makes it go faster.]
Though, ah...was there something particular you were thinking of doing?
[even if him dropping out of school so suddenly was alarming, it does still impress her how he was able to carve a life out for himself. while she knows their life experiences, as a wolf and a rabbit, will always be different, it still feels strange knowing just how adjusted and mature he's gotten, while she remains on a pretty regular course of life, still in school and still going home to stay with her parents while on holiday. it's like he's the adult, and she's still figuring things out.
their lives are so different, but whenever she's around him things just feel right. even if right now she feels a hairsbreadth away from losing her non-existent breakfast. she frowns as she takes another, longer sip of water, and she notices his tail each time it sweeps left and right across the floor. a rhythmic but soothing sound.]
I blame myself for it. I should've been more mature. [and then she hazards a bit of movement, through her pulsing headache and on-and-off queasiness, inching forward to bring herself closer to him. settling comfortably in his lap.
please let her cuddle you she feels so gross :(]
There's a live butterfly exhibit at the botanical garden downtown. [just going to...lean back against him. not looking up at him though because the room has finally stopped spinning.] That sounded like something both of us would enjoy.
[Oh. All of a sudden, there's a very small rabbit in his lap. It still catches him by surprise even these days when Haru just...suddenly puts herself in his space, a place that is rarely breached by most people. Sure, he's used to his friends from 701 getting up close and personal, but they're all canines. It's normal behavior, so it's different. For Haru...it's not simply an act of affection, as much as it is one.
It's a complete show of trust. Done a bit more carelessly in Haru's case, but that doesn't change the fact that that's what it is.
Haru will feel Legosi's chest move as he gives a big, dog-like exhale once she's settled. It's definitely a relaxed gesture though, perfectly content with the dwarf rabbit using him as a chair. She's so warm he would be concerned she might have a fever, but he guesses it must be the last of the alcohol burning itself out of her system.]
Really? I would...like that a lot, actually.
[Like a LOT. She knows him well...Legosi's one true love before he met Haru was definitely the bugs he admired since he was a pup. It's strange that only now is he realizing how long it's been since he's done something like go to a museum or garden where he could actually see them.
After a moment of consideration, Legosi turns his right hand palm-up on his knee. A quiet offering to Haru, if she might want to hold it.]
I know a lot about different butterfly species. I should be able to tell you what each one of them are as we see them.
[she's not really thinking much about what she's doing, more or less acting on her own personal whims and what feels right for her. and for a rabbit, it feels perfectly natural to simply relax and recline when feeling warm and secure, even in the presence of another animal. it's a definite show of trust, one she thinks little of, and she rises and falls back a bit more against his chest as he exhales. her eyes close as he speaks; it's his usual nice low rumble.
makes her almost forget about how terrible she currently feels, and she's definitely forgotten about how miserable she felt last night.]
Good! We'll make it a date today, if I don't ruin it by throwing up. [said jokingly. she only just heard about it by way of a professor's recommendation, and couldn't help but think how it's a nice overlap between her own interests and Legosi's. it's both a selfish and selfless kind of date.
when she opens her eyes to continue her arduous trek of fighting her hangover, she takes note of his offered hand, and she takes it, hand small and fitting neat in his palm.] I'd like to hear all about them from you.
[A date...they're finally going on proper dates these days, aren't they? Only took them, what- almost two years to get that going.
Legosi's tail wags a little faster when Haru takes his hand, his mind already wandering as he thinks of the butterflies they might see.]
As long as we take it slow, I think you should be alright.
[This is a low-key task, too. Casually walking through a garden is probably the safest thing one could do after the kind of night Haru has had.
He closes his hand carefully over hers, watching the way his fingers curve over it and completely hide it from view. It's incredible even to Legosi just how long his claws are despite being meticulous about keeping them short. Are they getting longer as he gets older, he wonders...?]
You know, the way some insects are classified is interesting...there is a species of moth known as the Giant Leopard Moth, for example. The pattern on its wings look like leopard spots. It isn't the only insect named after another species of animal, either.
[He leans his head forward a little, his chin brushing the top of Haru's head.]
[it's still a bit of an effort to catch Legosi on a free day, their schedules so vastly different. even with all the freedom college affords compared to the regimented scheduling of highschool, she still needs to slot out days and times for the two of them to meet up, go on proper dates, continuing to get to know each other properly after all these years. his hand completely engulfs hers, but while he stops to marvel at it she instead focuses on how nice and warm he feels, and how the rhythm of his heart and tail wagging gives her something to focus on as her body still works against the toxins from last night.
she could go for something to eat...maybe. soon, at least. she's willing to try.]
Giant Leopard Moth, hmm? Sounds pretty. [and as his muzzle brushes against her head, she sits up and back into him with a bit more purpose.] There are plants like that too, with common names based off animals.
Leopard plants grow along seashores. [after taking another sip of water, she deigns to lean forward and rummage through the bag of drink and foodstuffs he had been rifling through before.
just making herself right at home as they talk. if there's one good thing about this hangover, it's that it's given her a good excuse to just sit and feel domestic with him, even for a little while.]
[As far as the granola bars he picked up earlier go, there's a little bit of variety between them. One of them is largely nut based, another has honey, then yet another chocolate. Sometimes something a little sweet helps him feel better when he's feeling nauseas, so, that was his thought process there.
The domesticity is more than welcome. It's so rare even now that they've reached a point where they can share time together like this frivelously. Most of his time before was wasted going off being the Big Damn Hero and completely neglecting Haru because of it...he doesn't entirely regret the decisions he made then- especially since life is beginning to improve for them all because of it- but still...he could have done better.
No. He will do better, for Haru.]
Maybe...we can visit the beach sometime. To see them together.
[Locations he used to take for granted that he now considers vital and precious to the ecosystem of their world. He's not sure he thought about the sea as much before as he does nowadays.]
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That doesn't mean he's any quicker than usual to reply though, this is Legosi we're talking about.]
Is everything alright, Haru-chan?
hell yeah homerun
I'm alright it's just
I went out drinking last night with some college friends and I was the only one there without a date!
And now I'm hungover.
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But at least this he can understand, his response immediate (and very concerned) this time:]
Are you at your dorm? Do you want me to come over?
[He'd offer his place, but he doesn't want her leaving and trying to get to it while hungover, even if he doesn't really doubt her ability to.]
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at least him responding to her texts in a timely manner for once makes her feel a bit better.]
I wanted you to come last night but I knew you were working the later shift at your job so I didn't bother to ask.
They might not let you in my dorm building. It's for small herbivores only.
But maybe I can sneak you in...
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He can't help but feel guilty. It's times like these that he's reminded that on top of being naturally incompatible, he's just...not really the best boyfriend? He's trying to get better, but a good boyfriend would have been able to be there to be her date.]
Would you be more comfortable with coming here, in that case? I could meet you at the station.
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and she really does want to see him because this is normal, right? feeling like crap and wanting to lean on your boyfriend while you feel sick. even it's 100% her own fault for getting too deep in the cups last last.]
You wouldn't have to meet me. I know this is all so last minute.
But I'd like that. I kind of just want to lay in bed with you for the rest of the morning until I stop feeling so gross.
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Once she's IN his apartment, though? His rules. She better be prepared to be taken care of.]
Okay. Text me when you're almost here.
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but she also is very aware of what she signed up for by messaging him for an emotional booty call so, his apartment, his rules. until she feels uncomfortable about them at least.]
I'll see you soon. And...thank you. I'm actually feeling a bit better now that I know I'll get to see you today.
[and she goes quiet for however long it takes her to get from her dorm to the Hidden Condo, with some time added to account for her headache and other...issues revolving around being hungover and feeling like crap.
...and guess who forgot to text and is now knocking on his apartment door hah hah woops! yes she did power through all the stairs she had to take to get up to his place.]
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He assumed it might take her some time to get there, which meant he had some time of his own to sprint to the nearest vending machine to pick up a few drinks. Water, juice...it's a toss-up as to whether Haru's bothered to hydrate or if she's felt too bad, so he'll cover all his bases. Ah, maybe he should pick up something she could eat later too...
Legosi makes it back to his apartment coincidentally just a short while before Haru arrives, his ears drooping with relief as he pushes up from the floor. He was going to call her straight up in a minute but IT'S FINE SHE'S FINE HE BELIEVED IN YOU HARU ETC-
The door swings inward to reveal Legosi dressed in sweats, comfortable loungewear since he didn't have work today, fortunately.]
...thank you for texting me.
[He mumbles, reaching a massive clawed hand down to gently lay against Haru's back, guiding her inside. When they first met, Legosi managing anything close to humor or sarcasm was unheard of. Now...well, he's different, now. He doesn't sound upset though, just concerned.]
How are you feeling?
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Ahahah...I forgot about that, didn't I...? [she doesn't sound particularly guilty, just a bit embarrassed, letting him guide her inside, slipping off her shoes before she makes a beeline for his futon to flop face forward in.
doesn't even matter that it smells like a big male wolf in here! it's actually comforting for once.] I'm feeling great.
[said, muffled and miserable into his bedding.]
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Legosi carefully closes the door behind them before padding his way back towards the center of the room, flopping down into a cross-legged sit beside the head of the futon. Haru will hear the sound of a plastic bag rustling before anything else as Legosi rummages through it's contents, pulling out a few bottles to set on his makeshift table by his knee.]
Have you had anything to drink?
[He's not going to force her to get up just yet, but...soon.]
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at least his voice sounds nice.
she moves only to pull herself completely onto the mattress.]
I had some tap water...
[and by some, it was like, one or two mouthfuls tops.]
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Unsurprisingly, Legosi isn't a drinker. He's already felt what it feels like to be intoxicated in multiple different fashions and it had nothing to do with alcohol. The thought of putting himself through something like that willingly seems...exhausting. He takes one of the bottles of water and preemptively opens it, setting it within reach for Haru.]
You should keep drinking. ...Water, I mean.
[Yes, good job.]
It will help you feel better faster.
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Never again, she promises herself.]
Hmm, you're right, I should. [said after a second or two of silence, finally sitting herself up and crossing her legs beneath her skirt. she can make herself difficult up until a point, but Legosi is big and sensible and she's here because she wants to be, so she dutifully takes the bottle of water from the table.] I'll pay you back for this... [she takes a swig, having to use both hands to hold the bottle, taking another, more careful sip as the room swirls slightly around her from her sudden change in position.]
Thank you...you're not working today, are you?
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[Legosi's ear flicks as Haru moves to sit up finally, the hard features of his face relaxing when he sees her take the bottle. Good...he wagers she probably would do well with painkillers of some kind, but he's not going to try to offer that until after she's managed to eat something and also hold it down. No point in taking meds if they're not going to stay in your system long enough to be useful. He hasn't told her yet, but he stopped at a nearby corner store and picked up some granola bars. He's not actually sure if it's the best food fora hangover, but it's quickly and easily eaten and would be good for getting her energy back. If not, he does have a meager selection of vegetables in his fridge, mainly just because he likes to snack on them from time to time (and also for when Haru visits).
He leans forward slightly with his hands on his knees, hunched like a gargoyle despite the fact he is actually sitting up straight. His posture is like that of an old man, at 18.]
I have a shift tomorrow, but not until the afternoon.
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but for now, even without painkillers, the water helps her feel a bit more like herself, and sitting in the familiar hunched-over shadow of this big wolf with gentle, watchful eyes, helps even more. even if his staring will likely start to get on her nerves once she detects an ounce of over concern.]
Hm... [she rests the water bottle in her lap. her body's hunched a bit as well, mainly to keep fluids down.] Maybe when I start feeling better, we can do something together today.
I was feeling sorry for myself last night because it's been awhile since I've seen you. Now that I know you have the whole day off, I really wish I didn't act so careless with how much I drank.
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He tilts his head a bit to one side at the mention of doing something. He'll be surprised if she feels better any time soon, but he certainly wouldn't be against it...especially with the explanation she gives.]
I don't think anyone would blame you for that.
[He remarks quietly, not realizing that his tail has long since been gently sweeping the floor. Even now it gets to wagging every time he sees Haru, whether it's the first or hundredth time he's seen her. The prospect of spending even more time together only makes it go faster.]
Though, ah...was there something particular you were thinking of doing?
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their lives are so different, but whenever she's around him things just feel right. even if right now she feels a hairsbreadth away from losing her non-existent breakfast. she frowns as she takes another, longer sip of water, and she notices his tail each time it sweeps left and right across the floor. a rhythmic but soothing sound.]
I blame myself for it. I should've been more mature. [and then she hazards a bit of movement, through her pulsing headache and on-and-off queasiness, inching forward to bring herself closer to him. settling comfortably in his lap.
please let her cuddle you she feels so gross :(]
There's a live butterfly exhibit at the botanical garden downtown. [just going to...lean back against him. not looking up at him though because the room has finally stopped spinning.] That sounded like something both of us would enjoy.
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It's a complete show of trust. Done a bit more carelessly in Haru's case, but that doesn't change the fact that that's what it is.
Haru will feel Legosi's chest move as he gives a big, dog-like exhale once she's settled. It's definitely a relaxed gesture though, perfectly content with the dwarf rabbit using him as a chair. She's so warm he would be concerned she might have a fever, but he guesses it must be the last of the alcohol burning itself out of her system.]
Really? I would...like that a lot, actually.
[Like a LOT. She knows him well...Legosi's one true love before he met Haru was definitely the bugs he admired since he was a pup. It's strange that only now is he realizing how long it's been since he's done something like go to a museum or garden where he could actually see them.
After a moment of consideration, Legosi turns his right hand palm-up on his knee. A quiet offering to Haru, if she might want to hold it.]
I know a lot about different butterfly species. I should be able to tell you what each one of them are as we see them.
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makes her almost forget about how terrible she currently feels, and she's definitely forgotten about how miserable she felt last night.]
Good! We'll make it a date today, if I don't ruin it by throwing up. [said jokingly. she only just heard about it by way of a professor's recommendation, and couldn't help but think how it's a nice overlap between her own interests and Legosi's. it's both a selfish and selfless kind of date.
when she opens her eyes to continue her arduous trek of fighting her hangover, she takes note of his offered hand, and she takes it, hand small and fitting neat in his palm.] I'd like to hear all about them from you.
That way we don't have to pay for a guided tour.
[teasing!]
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Legosi's tail wags a little faster when Haru takes his hand, his mind already wandering as he thinks of the butterflies they might see.]
As long as we take it slow, I think you should be alright.
[This is a low-key task, too. Casually walking through a garden is probably the safest thing one could do after the kind of night Haru has had.
He closes his hand carefully over hers, watching the way his fingers curve over it and completely hide it from view. It's incredible even to Legosi just how long his claws are despite being meticulous about keeping them short. Are they getting longer as he gets older, he wonders...?]
You know, the way some insects are classified is interesting...there is a species of moth known as the Giant Leopard Moth, for example. The pattern on its wings look like leopard spots. It isn't the only insect named after another species of animal, either.
[He leans his head forward a little, his chin brushing the top of Haru's head.]
An insect compared to a Leopard...mm...
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she could go for something to eat...maybe. soon, at least. she's willing to try.]
Giant Leopard Moth, hmm? Sounds pretty. [and as his muzzle brushes against her head, she sits up and back into him with a bit more purpose.] There are plants like that too, with common names based off animals.
Leopard plants grow along seashores. [after taking another sip of water, she deigns to lean forward and rummage through the bag of drink and foodstuffs he had been rifling through before.
just making herself right at home as they talk. if there's one good thing about this hangover, it's that it's given her a good excuse to just sit and feel domestic with him, even for a little while.]
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The domesticity is more than welcome. It's so rare even now that they've reached a point where they can share time together like this frivelously. Most of his time before was wasted going off being the Big Damn Hero and completely neglecting Haru because of it...he doesn't entirely regret the decisions he made then- especially since life is beginning to improve for them all because of it- but still...he could have done better.
No. He will do better, for Haru.]
Maybe...we can visit the beach sometime. To see them together.
[Locations he used to take for granted that he now considers vital and precious to the ecosystem of their world. He's not sure he thought about the sea as much before as he does nowadays.]
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