[All of this earns Kagami a wheeze of a laugh, and he roughly ruffles Kagami's hair before finally pulling away his hand. Mostly so he can put his helmet back on.]
Ain't callin' you old - you the baby, if you ask me. Gettin' wasted off of one flask of this shit. C'mon - can you stand? I'll carry ya if you need it.
[No!! The head rubs! Kagami reaches out and gives up, slowly pulling himself to his feet.]
Can I have more later? Of course I can st--
[He in fact, cannot stand for long. As soon as Kagami tries to walk, he loses his balance and stumbles, colliding right into Chipp's chest with an embarrassed giggle. Whether or not it's sincere is another question entirely.]
[Kagami faceplants into Chipp's chest, and in return, Chipp's hands are instantly at his shoulders to hold him steady. For the second, at least, because -]
Awright, fella, let's get you on home...
[- He's just as quick to reach under Kagami's arms and scoop him up, tossing him over his non-mechanic shoulder like a sack of flour. As for the leftovers? Anything Chipp can't carry in his free hand is, instead, being carried through the air via his magic. Though, Kagami might have to deal with a bit of hair static thanks to that. Just a little.]
We gotta nice couch in the living room, real soft-soft, great for nappin' through the afternoon - you okay with that?
You don't gotta prove nothin' to no one, hun. I know who I am.
[With that, he jostles Kagami a little on his shoulder - half to make the hold a bit comfier on himself, half just to fuck with the little guy.]
... Who I am is someone who ain't gonna take advantage of you bein' wasted, too. Settle yourself down, ouais? I'll get you stuff that'll sober you up real quick.
[Who said chivalry is dead? Or something like that.]
[... Considering Chipp's voice is stuck in a permanent state of hoarseness like he's injured his vocal chords somehow, the idea that he has a "nice voice" is one he's gonna be mulling over the entire way home. Because seriously, what?? He can't even sing on tune, c'mon.
Once he manages to get up to the house, though, he waits for a second for the topiaries protecting the gate to recognize him -]
Yeah, we home.
[- Before trotting into the big ol' houses big ol' yard up to the front door, swinging that open with his magic just thanks to his hands being as full as they are.]
I think I get why Nenett likes ya. You're a real hoot once you ain't keepin' track of what face you wearin'! Whatcha say your name was again?
[Kagami stops hiding his face long enough to see the house. He's been here before, but--]
Who grew those topi-- the tall plants? Was it Nenonen?
[And then he groans, dramatic as possible, collapsing back on Chipp's shoulder.]
Kagami. My name is Kagami...Chipp, I don't know what to do! I used to be so cool and callous, and now whenever I think of Nenonen my heart gets warm and fuzzy and I'm an idiot.
Nah, I think the doc bought'em. They some shit from Riki's li'l shop - some sorta house guardians, I guess. Only let folks we want through.
[And there is definitely a (digitally added) smile in his voice, now that he's finally gotten what he'd been looking for.]
Kagami, huh... nice name. I'll make sure to keep it in mind. Don't worry 'bout that, though - that there is how you supposed to feel with Nenett. Just part o' their charm. No one can resist'em for too long.
I mean, look at me... just 'cause I get goofy over'em don't mean I ain't cracked open someone's ribs when I got the chance.
Shigeru is so attractive and dumb too. His ass is very nice. I think I might adore him...
[Not that Chipp can see, but he's wearing a big, stupid grin when he hears the compliment.]
I suppose you're right. If Nenonen could fight, they would be too powerful. And yet here they are, protecting me. [...] Do you plan to crack some ribs anytime soon?
[Another little wheeze-laugh at Kagami's goofiness - though it's matched up with a round of light-hearted beeps from Chipp's helmet, as if it's filling in for Chipp's own inability to actually laugh. (Because it is. That's the point of that.)]
You really are so head-over-heels with everyone, ain'tcha? You like one o' them stray cats, runnin' up to butt your head against damn near anyone's ankles. I like it.
But naw, got no one in mind for somethin' like that anytime soon. And even if I did, I wouldn't tell ya. Gotta do that kinda shit on the down-low, where the others won't hear about it... pissed everyone off big time last time I did.
Hun, I ain't sayin' you are a cat. I'm sayin' you like a cat. Ain't you heard of metaphors before?
[thats not a metaphor at all, of course, but whatever]
Either way, though - still no. You get blabby once you wasted enough. Even if I had somethin' in mind... wouldn't wanna give that info to someone who gets blabby. I don't need my plans to be part'a your radotage whenever someone hands you a drink.
[Aaaand here's about where Chipp brings Kagami up to that soft couch he mentioned, hefting him up before plopping him into the sofa's cushions.]
[Chipp blinks back at Kagami. Then he watches Kagami knead the cushions. And then, experimentally... He reaches out and scritches just under Kagami's chin, like someone might do to a cat.
[And, just as he would any other cat, Chipp gives him some chin and neck scritches in return. He'd wondered why Kagami's soul felt so out of place... it being the soul of an animal makes it make sense.]
You really just livin' your best life right now, huh?
[Okay, yup, decision made - The bags of leftovers from the diner are put on the floor by the couch for now, and instead? He lifts Kagami back up, purely so he can sit on the couch with Kagami in his lap. So he can give him those scritches again, of course.]
Ain't no ribs to go breakin' just yet, don't you worry. Instead, how 'bout you focus on keepin' Nenett happy?
[Oh, this guy is DEFINITELY a cat. That's what Chipp's thinking as he focuses on giving Kagami the scritches requested - even taking a second to try scratching at his jaw like cats seem to like?]
Well, you don't gotta worry 'bout protectin'em too much. Gave'em Swamp Thing for a reason. Just try not to pull'em into danger too much, okay? We all revive here, but I like not havin' to see a flower for them in our flower yard.
["Our" flower yard, of course, because both Chipp and Nenonen are Winter powerholders.]
[Kagami does like it!! He likes it so much that he flops around, trying to lean in and be scritched at the perfect angle. He loves being showered with attention.
But he suddenly stills. There’s no mischievous lilt in his voice when he speaks. He just sounds very sincere.]
I won’t let that happen…mn, I’ll make sure they never have to experience that. No matter what it means for me, I won’t let Nenonen die and become a flower.
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[He does a poor job of hiding his giggles behind his palm.
He is very pliable. And very happy.]
I suppose with all my worldly exper-- Why are you pointing that out?! Are you calling me old?!
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Mostly so he can put his helmet back on.]
Ain't callin' you old - you the baby, if you ask me. Gettin' wasted off of one flask of this shit.
C'mon - can you stand? I'll carry ya if you need it.
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Can I have more later? Of course I can st--
[He in fact, cannot stand for long. As soon as Kagami tries to walk, he loses his balance and stumbles, colliding right into Chipp's chest with an embarrassed giggle. Whether or not it's sincere is another question entirely.]
Everything is moving in the best way...
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For the second, at least, because -]
Awright, fella, let's get you on home...
[- He's just as quick to reach under Kagami's arms and scoop him up, tossing him over his non-mechanic shoulder like a sack of flour.
As for the leftovers? Anything Chipp can't carry in his free hand is, instead, being carried through the air via his magic.
Though, Kagami might have to deal with a bit of hair static thanks to that. Just a little.]
We gotta nice couch in the living room, real soft-soft, great for nappin' through the afternoon - you okay with that?
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[Kagami tries to keep his eyes open, but everything spins. He ends up squeezing them shut and digging his hands into Chipp's cloak.]
Soft...soft like you? You're a big. Soft. Dumb...hot-- Did you want me to prove otherwise? That you haven't gone soft?
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I know who I am.
[With that, he jostles Kagami a little on his shoulder - half to make the hold a bit comfier on himself, half just to fuck with the little guy.]
... Who I am is someone who ain't gonna take advantage of you bein' wasted, too.
Settle yourself down, ouais? I'll get you stuff that'll sober you up real quick.
[Who said chivalry is dead? Or something like that.]
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[Kagami flails and then grips Chipp's cloak for dear life, bringing the fabric up to bury his face in it.]
Why would I want to be...ooh, when I'm sober, will you finally wreck me?! I'm glad that Nenonen has you.
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Somethin' tells me you ain't gonna be this much of a horndog when you sober, though.
'Least, not for me.
[Off they go!! Time to haul Kagami's ass all the way to Amberfell!!]
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[Kagami spends most of the trip either trying horrible pickup lines on Chipp or singing pop songs obnoxiously off pitch.]
Are we home yet? Mn...home is a weird word. It feels funny.
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Because seriously, what?? He can't even sing on tune, c'mon.
Once he manages to get up to the house, though, he waits for a second for the topiaries protecting the gate to recognize him -]
Yeah, we home.
[- Before trotting into the big ol' houses big ol' yard up to the front door, swinging that open with his magic just thanks to his hands being as full as they are.]
I think I get why Nenett likes ya. You're a real hoot once you ain't keepin' track of what face you wearin'!
Whatcha say your name was again?
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Who grew those topi-- the tall plants? Was it Nenonen?
[And then he groans, dramatic as possible, collapsing back on Chipp's shoulder.]
Kagami. My name is Kagami...Chipp, I don't know what to do! I used to be so cool and callous, and now whenever I think of Nenonen my heart gets warm and fuzzy and I'm an idiot.
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Only let folks we want through.
[And there is definitely a (digitally added) smile in his voice, now that he's finally gotten what he'd been looking for.]
Kagami, huh... nice name. I'll make sure to keep it in mind.
Don't worry 'bout that, though - that there is how you supposed to feel with Nenett. Just part o' their charm.
No one can resist'em for too long.
I mean, look at me... just 'cause I get goofy over'em don't mean I ain't cracked open someone's ribs when I got the chance.
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[Not that Chipp can see, but he's wearing a big, stupid grin when he hears the compliment.]
I suppose you're right. If Nenonen could fight, they would be too powerful. And yet here they are, protecting me. [...] Do you plan to crack some ribs anytime soon?
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(Because it is. That's the point of that.)]
You really are so head-over-heels with everyone, ain'tcha? You like one o' them stray cats, runnin' up to butt your head against damn near anyone's ankles.
I like it.
But naw, got no one in mind for somethin' like that anytime soon. And even if I did, I wouldn't tell ya.
Gotta do that kinda shit on the down-low, where the others won't hear about it... pissed everyone off big time last time I did.
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But Kagami's smile falls and he sounds very sober all of the sudden.]
I'm not a cat.
Aww, but I want to be useful! And I wouldn't tell anyone. I would hate to see Nenonen or Shigeru sad, after all.
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Ain't you heard of metaphors before?
[thats not a metaphor at all, of course, but whatever]
Either way, though - still no. You get blabby once you wasted enough.
Even if I had somethin' in mind... wouldn't wanna give that info to someone who gets blabby.
I don't need my plans to be part'a your radotage whenever someone hands you a drink.
[Aaaand here's about where Chipp brings Kagami up to that soft couch he mentioned, hefting him up before plopping him into the sofa's cushions.]
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[Kagami shouts to the sky, face flushed in embarrassment.]
I don’t get blabby. You get blabby. I only talk to people I truuu—
[His sentence and voice gets muffled by the cushions. He blinks, looks at his surroundings, blinks up at Chipp.
And kneads the cushion.]
Soft couch!
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[Chipp blinks back at Kagami. Then he watches Kagami knead the cushions.
And then, experimentally...
He reaches out and scritches just under Kagami's chin, like someone might do to a cat.
Y'know. Just to see what'd happen.]
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And then flops onto his back in complete trust.]
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He'd wondered why Kagami's soul felt so out of place... it being the soul of an animal makes it make sense.]
You really just livin' your best life right now, huh?
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I am! I’m very happy here. And that’s terrifying, I’m sure you can imagine. I cherish them so I want to break some ribs to help!
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The bags of leftovers from the diner are put on the floor by the couch for now, and instead? He lifts Kagami back up, purely so he can sit on the couch with Kagami in his lap.
So he can give him those scritches again, of course.]
Ain't no ribs to go breakin' just yet, don't you worry.
Instead, how 'bout you focus on keepin' Nenett happy?
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I want to keep them happy. But sometimes I drag them into stupid decisions...wanna protect them, too.
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Well, you don't gotta worry 'bout protectin'em too much. Gave'em Swamp Thing for a reason.
Just try not to pull'em into danger too much, okay? We all revive here, but I like not havin' to see a flower for them in our flower yard.
["Our" flower yard, of course, because both Chipp and Nenonen are Winter powerholders.]
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But he suddenly stills. There’s no mischievous lilt in his voice when he speaks. He just sounds very sincere.]
I won’t let that happen…mn, I’ll make sure they never have to experience that. No matter what it means for me, I won’t let Nenonen die and become a flower.
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