[... 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.
[Likewise, Chipp's voice is weirdly soft with just those three words. Probably because, well... he does feel reassured, hearing Kagami say that. He's not usually too good at picking up on little social cues. Things like a change in tone kinda goes over his head when it's subtle. But that? He can believe that from Kagami. ... Probably because, well-]
- Y'know, 's funny. I don't usually get along too good with normal folk like this. Human people and shit. They don't really understand me all too well - and I don't understand them all too well, neither. Faces are hard for me. Mine and other peoples'. Voices, too.
Usually only thing gets me this well are animals. I like'em a lot more than people 'cause of that. But hey - maybe you got somethin' unique 'bout you that makes it all easier on me?
[Oh no…caught! Kagami sits up, eyes panicked, but before he can lie Chipp goes and says that.
His face settles into a shy smile and he laughs sheepishly, stretching his whole body out and not caring that half his torso is dangling over the floor.]
Yeah, maybe! Most humans are so good at lying to themselves and others…so it’s not just you. Playing their game can be a bit exhausting. But I think I like you! Talking to you is easy.
Oh, well it’s a good thing I’m so charming hm~?
[Different!! He has accomplished something. He readjusts himself so he’s curled up again.]
I would be devastated. I can’t let that happen, Chipp! Other than Nenonen becoming a flower, that’s the one thing I can’t allow to happen. Have you ever disappointed them?
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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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[Likewise, Chipp's voice is weirdly soft with just those three words. Probably because, well... he does feel reassured, hearing Kagami say that.
He's not usually too good at picking up on little social cues. Things like a change in tone kinda goes over his head when it's subtle.
But that? He can believe that from Kagami. ... Probably because, well-]
- Y'know, 's funny. I don't usually get along too good with normal folk like this.
Human people and shit. They don't really understand me all too well - and I don't understand them all too well, neither.
Faces are hard for me. Mine and other peoples'. Voices, too.
Usually only thing gets me this well are animals. I like'em a lot more than people 'cause of that.
But hey - maybe you got somethin' unique 'bout you that makes it all easier on me?
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His face settles into a shy smile and he laughs sheepishly, stretching his whole body out and not caring that half his torso is dangling over the floor.]
Yeah, maybe! Most humans are so good at lying to themselves and others…so it’s not just you. Playing their game can be a bit exhausting. But I think I like you! Talking to you is easy.
Guess we’re both unique~
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[Chipp pauses for a moment, thoughtfully, as he moves to scratching behind one of Kagami's ears.]
... Guess 's better I didn't do that in the long run. Nenett woulda been pissed.
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[He doesn’t seem too concerned about it. He’s too busy leaning into Chipp’s hand and rubbing his palm with his cheek, smiling lazily.]
Nenonen is so kind… I imagine it would be terrifying to see them pissed. It might even be enough to intimidate you.
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[Frankly, how easily he admits that would probably be concerning if this were anyone but Kagami.
But thankfully, this is Kagami. He's Differentâ„¢.]
... It ain't so much that Nenett's scary when they get mad. They get quiet.
'N I just don't like that much.
They'd be disappointed, too. That ain't somethin' you ever wanna hear in they voice, if you like'em as much as you say.
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[Different!! He has accomplished something. He readjusts himself so he’s curled up again.]
I would be devastated. I can’t let that happen, Chipp! Other than Nenonen becoming a flower, that’s the one thing I can’t allow to happen. Have you ever disappointed them?