003. like a cat

[hanabee]

[Rinne had mentioned once that Takasugi was prone to falling asleep on the couch, and ever since, Niki's made it a point to take a peek into the living room every time he passes by. There isn't always an opportunity to stop, of course—if he's on his way out to work, or in the middle of cleaning, he usually wouldn't bother him, letting him rest while he goes about his business. He certainly doesn't have a problem with him being there. It's just... there's something that's been on his mind for a while...

"Shinsaku looks like a cat," Rinne had explained to him. "But he's more like a dog, you know? So when you see him chillin', don't be shy."

Today, Niki's just come back from his shift, so right now, he has time. That means when he catches sight of Takasugi seemingly asleep on the couch, Niki quietly sneaks over to get a closer look.]

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[hanabee]

[Niki's never been teased like this by anyone except Rinne, but he still allows Takasugi to do this without so much as a flinch. (Which is funny, really, given how he reacted to his touch earlier.) His eyelids flutter a little when Takasugi's finger goes deeper into his mouth than he expects, but his expression remains easy otherwise, his smile almost more amused than just casual.

All this time, Takasugi's made it a point to put distance between them, so this playful little gesture is an interesting change of pace. ...really, if Takasugi could just let himself have a little fun with him, he's sure that would ease the troubles in Rinne's heart a bit more, too.

It also doesn't surprise Niki when Takasugi breaks away, but he doesn't particularly mind it, either. He licks his lips, almost as if to clean up after Takasugi, before he nods.]

You're just trying to sweet-talk me, aren't you? But I guess that's okay. [It's totally working!] I would feed you whether you liked it or not, anyway.

[He doesn't expect his teasing to go anywhere after this, truthfully, but he'd be lying if he said it wasn't fun to think about. Takasugi was far more experienced than they were, after all. With his "loosest lips," maybe he would be able to keep up with Niki's appetite.]

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[takasugi]

I'm counting on it.

( it's interesting how much easier it is to talk openly about his feelings when they're alone lately. this kind of comradery is hard to find for most, and he had never been one so willing to let others see the full extent of his softness beyond the wild smile that would carry on a man's wishes and guide his clansmen to victory. they were stubborn and rough and even his closest companion wouldn't indulge him to a point when weakness was like to make even the calmest lose faith in your cause.

but as long as niki doesn't seem bothered by it, takasugi will take the lead. regardless of where butting into the middle of them will take them.

he gestures with his hand over his shoulder, waiting for niki to rise and tag along. )