Thread: Guns and Roses (EDDE)

FOX Swallowing his mouthful Kurama chuckled. Is that so? The blue creature was plucked from his shoulder and held out in front of him. I suppose that would mean you consider me 'cute,' as well? It was set in his lap and patted. I didn't know you had such feelings for me Yusuke, I'm flattered. RAE He gave the redhead an odd look for the question. Well, yea. He told him lightly. He was pretty sure that just about everyone thought Kurama was cute, although now that he thought about it, he couldn't necessarily point out anyone ever having said as much. He had to guess it was kinda weird for him to feel flattered though, wasn't it? He couldn't really imagine it was something the fox hadn't heard plenty of. The little animal was easily reveling in all of the attention it was getting from Kurama, nuzzling happily into his touches, purring and nibbling at the affection it was being shown. He chuckled lightly as he watched them. It really does look better with you, you know. FOX That answer... It hadn't been expected, and Kurama was lost for a second. Unsure of what else to say. So, he turned his attention to the little furry penguin in his lap, pinching its cheeks with both hands. Yusuke's words were trying to pull color into his cheeks. He sighed, the tables had been turned. I find you cute in your own way as well, Yusuke, he offered. RAE He had turned his attention back down on the food, debating on what he wanted to eat next, but his attention drew back up onto the fox at his comment. Oh yea? He looked just as skeptical as he sounded at the question. How's that? After all, he'd literally just been protesting as much to the fox, and had probably spent at least a half hour doing so for the two who'd been with him when that stupid egg had hatched. The small creature hopped off Kurama's lap, a few happy coos of 'puu', as it ran its mouth. Landing back on Kurama's shoulder, it nuzzled at his face. FOX Mmm? Oh! He laughed softly, closing his eye to keep it safe from the snuggling creature. Kurama left a hand near it as he looked up and away, pondering the question and the many ways to answer it. An example then, the fox agreed. Your match against Jin, he offered. Despite dire circumstances and surroundings, Kurama looked back at the detective now, smile warm. You were enjoying yourself immensely. I find such a thing to be 'cute.' RAE He gave the redhead an odd look, an eyebrow raising, as the other did the opposite as he thought that over. Chuckling, he could only give a shake of his head. What a weird example... But your face is a great example. Smiling lightly, he added, Cause you make some pretty cute faces when you aren't paying attention. The little creature gave off a few more of those noises as it noticed Kurama's hand, reaching up with its large ears and tugging his hand in for nuzzles while wrapping his stunted arms around his thumb. FOX I do no such thing, he denied, feeling color come to his cheeks against his will. Such a simple compliment, one he'd been given on many occasions and by many different people, and yet hearing it from Yusuke was able to pull such a... human reaction. You, however... He was pulled from his rebuttal by the assault on his hand. Kurama pulled the creature off his shoulder once more. Puu, what on earth are you doing? Another laugh came from the fox. It seems your inner beast is starved for attention. RAE Huh? What about me? He blinked a bit as the stupid little fuzz ball was brought to his attention again, tilting his head. The laugh was infectious, and he couldn't help but join in. Yea, I guess so! His laughter petered down to a chuckle, and then died down. Puu, huh? I guess that's a pretty good name, since it seems like it's the only thing the little guy says. He reached over to pet it, smiling lightly as it allowed him to. That stupid thing was pretty cute, wasn't it? But you know, Kurama... That goofy, teasing grin cracked over his face as he lifted the finger he was using to scratch under its beak to point directly at his cheeks. You're only proving my point. And changing the subject! He chuckled meanly all over again. But he seemed to get serious suddenly, leaning quite close. Lifting his left hand, he tucked his fingers around the redhead's jaw line. Hey, Kurama? His right hand shifted between them, a light clipping noise following the movement before he pulled that up as well... And pressed the marker to his face and dragged it across each cheek three times, effectively drawing whiskers on him. Pulling back he turned boisterous all over again, recapping the marker, and twirling it between his fingers with that same large grin having pulled over his features. I don't really remember a lot of what went on while I was sleeping, but I do remember you messing with me, and I know what you did. Some of the ink from that cat got on my hand while I was rubbing my neck, by the way. He wagged his finger a bit as he added, You have no idea how hard it was to get a good look at that thing. I had to get a second mirror, you know, before returning to his gloat. So I thought to myself a little while ago, 'if Kurama's still stuck in bed, it'll be the perfect time to get him back'. But then I thought 'actually, he's probably had enough of being drawn on after that fight', so I tucked it into my pocket and I wasn't gonna mess with you. But ma-han, what can I say? The opportunity to pull one over on you was just too good to pass up. He looked him over again before breaking into laughter. And that look really isn't helping with the cute thing! Pausing sharply in his laughter, the teen considered him all over again, bringing up the fight having reminded him of something he'd wanted to ask. This time it was a real attempt at being serious. Although looking at him all over again made a snigger catch in his teeth, and he had to turn his attention away to be able to ask the rather serious question. By the way, can I ask you something? He didn't wait for an answer before doing so. When you were fighting Touya earlier. That thing you said about a 'better, nobler' life? What did you mean by that? FOX I am most certainly not, he answered, turning his head away to hide the deeper flush. How could this boy take his words away so easily? All he could manage were denials, and bad ones at that. A curious sound was pulled from his lips as Yusuke drew closer, and when calloused fingers cradled his jaw Kurama found himself leaning in too With wide, pretty eyes... That narrowed into a displeased glare. The fox knew he deserved the marker, but he did not deserve to be tempted so cruelly with something he didn't even know he wanted. The marker was snatched with quick thief's fingers. What, may I ask, have you drawn on my face? Your powers of perception while unconscious leave little to be desired. Perhaps it was sarcasm that curled his tone, perhaps irritation, but as Yusuke continued the fox could not remain sour. The cat was Kuwabara, he lied smoothly. The Jagan eye however, was me. He joined Yusuke in his laugh, though his own was much more contained. The sudden change in his leader's tone pulled a curious hum from the fox, and the question left him silent for a long moment. The joy that had just been painting the fox's face faded into heavy thought, and a deeply hidden sorrow. Now is not the time for such thoughts, Yusuke. Kurama shook his head with another laugh, touching the sword wound bandaged on his arm. I have to admit. I believe you are wearing off on me. Despite my better judgement, I began to enjoy my match with Touya. I only wish my energy had been at my disposal. RAE 60 I am most certainly not, he answered, turning his head away to hide the deeper flush. How could this boy take his words away so easily? All he could manage were denials, and bad ones at that. A curious sound was pulled from his lips as Yusuke drew closer, and when calloused fingers cradled his jaw Kurama found himself leaning in too With wide, pretty eyes... That narrowed into a displeased glare. The fox knew he deserved the marker, but he did not deserve to be tempted so cruelly with something he didn't even know he wanted. The marker was snatched with quick thief's fingers. What, may I ask, have you drawn on my face? Your powers of perception while unconscious leave little to be desired. Perhaps it was sarcasm that curled his tone, perhaps irritation, but as Yusuke continued on the fox could not remain sour. The cat was Kuwabara, he lied smoothly. The Jagan eye however, was me. He joined Yusuke in his laugh, though his own was much more contained. The sudden change in his leader's tone pulled a curious hum from the fox, and the question left him silent for a long moment. The joy that had just been painting the fox's face faded into heavy thought, and a deeply hidden sorrow. Now is not the time for such thoughts, Yusuke. Kurama shook his head with another laugh, touching the sword wound bandaged on his arm. I have to admit. I believe you are wearing off on me. Despite my better judgement, I began to enjoy my match with Touya. I only wish my energy had been at my disposal.