[HONESTLY he feels that. Enough serious conversations for today and Scott lets his eyes close from behind those shades.]
Well, that's what beds are for.
[He's not really meaning it as an invitation but also, he's not shoving her off his bed. Besides, they're like, totally joking and everything!!] Only thing I want to think about is... making a monster sandwich later.
[That's the only thing Scott manages to say, his mouth suddenly feeling dry as various scenarios start running through his mind. Before he can say anything, however, her laugh cuts through his thoughts, reminding him that she's just joking. Right!! Joking. He feels his cheeks warm up, but he does his best to ignore it.]
Oh um, yeah. The first one. A huge fucking sandwich. [Words are so hard HELP.] Monster meat sounds really gross. I don't think even slathering that with mayo and cheese would save it.
[Oh, he's blushing... cute. It doesn't make everything alright, but it does make things a little easier, to know that she can still tease him and he won't take it poorly.
She huffs a quiet laugh at his assessment and shrugs.] I bet Aragaki-senpai could make something decent with it if he wanted. He can cook just about anything.
[Ah- right. There's something she'd wanted to give everybody she'd hurt, even if it seems kind of stupid in the wake of what Akechi had said. Slowly, she pushes herself upright and glances across at him.]
Anyway, I don't have any sandwiches, but I do have something for you. If it's stupid, you're not allowed to laugh, okay?
Y-yeah, sure, sounds like a guy that I want to befriend.
[Scott almost says that offhandedly, as he's mostly trying to beat down the blush that's still painted across his cheeks, but luckily, he feels his face slowly becoming normal after a few more seconds. Ugh, hopefully she didn't notice!! The only thing to do is try and remain cool, like he's totally been so far.
...Yeah.
But he slowly sits up, his head tilted just slightly to express his curiosity.]
You can't laugh! [she insists as she pushes herself off the bed and pads over to where she'd left her bag, rummaging around inside.] And even if you think it's stupid, it's rude to say so.
[After a minute or two, she pulls out a small hand-knit rabbit, one wearing red knit sunglasses similar to Scott's own. Holding it in front of her face, she wiggles its little paws as if its saying "hi!" before lowering it kind of sheepishly.]
I was trying to think about what I could give people if they didn't want to talk to me to show I was sorry. Um... [She offers the bunny in both hands uncertainly. If he thinks it's stupid, she'll be heartbroken.]
[He raises a hand up and with a slightly crooked smile, he responds.]
Scout's honor.
[But he waits with some anticipation before Kotone pulls out the present and shows off a handmade plush that obviously represents him. Oh, that's definitely not what he expected, but it's kind of neat. And okay, he's not really a stuffed animal guy, but... it's hard not to feel at least a bit touched by this. Plus, it is Kotone giving this to him, so it... uhh makes it a bit more special. Also, yeah, look at the handknitted sunglasses! That's cute, even if he won't say that out loud.
Scott takes the plush from her and he finds himself smiling down at it, his fingers pressing against the various stitching.]
Don't know why anyone would stop talking to you-- [He cuts himself short before he says anything that's too much, and looks up at her.] But thank you. He's cool, I mean, he is modeled after me.
[It's hard not to feel nervous! In the past, she'd given her friends bunnies she'd made in Sewing Club after they'd hung out together, as a way to get closer to them. She'd kind of thought giving them as an apology would entail more leaving them at the door with a note.
But he doesn't laugh, and after a moment, she accepts that he won't and relaxes, just a bit, and clasps her hands behind her back. The nervousness is starting to give way to embarrassment, but she refuses to back down now!]
I'm glad. I used to make stuff like this with one of my friends back home, so... take care of him, okay?
[She huffs a small laugh.] You might be cooler than the bunny. Sometimes, anyway.
Guys with glasses have to look out for one another.
[But he's definitely going to take care of him. Well, he's mostly just going to keep it in his room, safer that way.]
Sometimes?
[He places a hand against his chest, like he's been deeply wounded by her words, but Scott soon laughs and lets his new little friend hang out in his lap.] Does he have a name? Unless he's just... Bunny Scott.
[She giggles a little at his faux-offense and comes back over to once again drop onto the bed beside him. With one hand, she gently pats the top of the bunny's head as if to wish him well in his new home before resting her weight back on her hands again.]
I think you have to take the responsibility to name it. Bunny Scott is kind of a cute name, though! [If not exactly the most original. Still, it kind of suits him.] I'm glad you like him. Really.
[Scott pulls one of its arms up to wave at her as she plops down on the bed again. And well, if Kotone thinks it's cute... guess he'll stick with it! Besides, now he doesn't have to think of a name.]
I don't get presents from girls often. [...WOW THAT MAKES HIM SOUND REALLY LAME. Scott almost blanches before trying to backpedal--] Err, yeah, I mean, who doesn't like stuffed animals.
[The little wave from the bunny is so sweet, she can't help but smile, first at the bunny, then at him. Things still feel kind of tender, so she doesn't call him out on that first part as quickly as she might normally -- but there's a mischievous sparkle in her eyes again, which could be a good or bad thing, depending.]
I guess I'll just have to get you more surprise presents every now and then, huh? D'you like sweets?
[He briefly wonders if Kotone gets a lot of presents, he wouldn't be surprised given her personality. After all this, Scott definitely wants to find something cool for her. It's the least he can do after... everything, yeah. That's it.]
Course I do, I like all the things that's bad for you. [He snorts and leans back against his bed.] How about yourself?
[Perhaps surprisingly, she gives more presents than she gets. Like, sure, all of her friends gave her something, but usually it was right before leaving her life forever, so you know. It is what it is.
She laughs and tosses him a small grin.] So are you saying I'm bad for you, or that you don't like me?
[MEAN TO HIM-!! She's clearly joking and just continues, adding,] I'm pretty good at baking, so maybe I'll make you some sometime!
[He may realize a little too late that she's just messing with him and it's official, Bunny Scott is cooler than him. At least the plush doesn't go off and say embarrassing shit.
Scott just. Falls back so that he can lie on his bed. Maybe he'll be lucky and the sheets can swallow his body and embarrassment. Non existing sounds great right now.]
[Okay, this time she can't help it, laughing bright and clear as she drops down and lets the back of her head come to rest on his shoulder. No hiding in embarrassment allowed while she's around!
But she's quiet for a few seconds after that, eventually just venturing,] Thanks, Scott. For wanting to be my friend.
[Now that he doesn't feel like he's going to die from embarrassment, Scott turns his head slightly to look at her, a slight smile to him that's void of any of his usual exaggerated cockiness.]
You don't have to thank me. [It feels weird to be thanked!! But also he doesn't want to throw her words in her face because he knows she's being like. Uh. Open with this?? Don't ask him how to describe these things!!] Besides, it'd majorly suck if we weren't friends and everything.
[He honestly feels pretty tired himself, because yeah, she's right. Serious conversations are A Lot, not to mention that he's been stressed about other things this past week and it's only now that he's started to unclench. Scott feels his eyes shut behind his shades, not moving from his spot on the bed as he answers her offhandedly.]
[For a moment, there's a bright sparkle in her eye as if she might make a joke about things beds are used for, but- she refrains and just rolls over onto her side to pillow her head more comfortably on his shoulder.]
Yeah.
[She just wants to be close to another person for a little longer. Someone who won't be angry at her, or disappointed, or upset -- just a friend.]
just realized now that scott already said that earlier whoops
Scott's not really thinking about the fact that Kotone may fall asleep next to him, mostly because he's already nodding off. Look, he's super comfortable and he likes her and if she's comfortable too... then cool. Yeah. He probably had a train of thought somewhere there, but it's definitely gone now, with his breaths evening out into a quiet slumber.]
listen it's called ~consistency~ 👌 (i didn't even notice)
[For as energetic as she tends to be during the day, she can crash at a moment's notice -- like a puppy or a toddler that wears themselves out with constant activity. It's still early enough in the afternoon that she's not afflicted by the same bone-deep weariness she's felt since the final battle with Nyx, that only comes on at night, but it's warm and comfortable here like this; with some of her stress easing, she can finally relax.
Curling just closer against his side, she tucks her head into his shoulder and closes her eyes with a soft exhale. The sound of his breathing evening out and the gentle rise and fall of his chest is enough to lull her into her own sleep. She at least has enough decorum to keep her hands to herself, wedged into her own chest instead of draped across his, but it's not a light doze like napping in class; these days, when she takes a nap, she is out. Good luck rousing her from this one, Scott.]
[He doesn't know how long it's been before Scott finds himself rousing from his light nap, probably not long, but he still feels a little groggy and out of it as his eyes open to his shielded world of red. Yeah, that's always something he has to adjust to, even now, because he still dreams in color and this is a reminder that everything is not the same to him. It kind of sucks--]
Holy shit--
[The angsty teen monologue is broken up when his brain finally registers that there's a girl-- Kotone sleeping right next to him and a startled yelp escapes him as he abruptly jerks from her and crashes to the floor in an undignified heap. Later, a small part of him will groan at him for wasting the opportunity and being a general loser for not enjoying the moment longer, but that part isn't in charge now! It hasn't woken up, or just simply stomped on by his initial shock and embarrassment.
Meanwhile, Bunny Scott is lying on the bed still, judging him from on top.]
[She doesn't sleep next to other people often enough to really be used to it, but she is very good at falling asleep just about anywhere. Scott's shoulder is loads more comfortable than precariously balancing her head on her hand in class was, so honestly, she could have stayed there longer if there wasn't a sudden loud crash!]
Huh?!
[She bolts upright with a sudden jolt of adrenaline, looking around and for a moment not totally sure where she is. This isn't the farmhouse...? Akira's room? No, wait, that's Bunny Scott, which means-
What is he doing down there. She peeks over the side of the bed, not sure if she should laugh or be concerned.]
[Scott just helplessly lies on the ground still, mostly out of embarrassment. He sort of hoped that Kotone would've slept through all that, but fate isn't really on his side. He finds himself flushing, but doesn't make any movement to get up from his sprawled position on the floor.]
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Well, that's what beds are for.
[He's not really meaning it as an invitation but also, he's not shoving her off his bed. Besides, they're like, totally joking and everything!!] Only thing I want to think about is... making a monster sandwich later.
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[Now she's definitely joking, if way she glances at him and laughs is any indication. Then again, she is simply not getting up.]
Anyway, you mean a big sandwich, or a sandwich made of monster meat? [A valid question in Aldrip! Please laugh, she's trying so hard.]
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[That's the only thing Scott manages to say, his mouth suddenly feeling dry as various scenarios start running through his mind. Before he can say anything, however, her laugh cuts through his thoughts, reminding him that she's just joking. Right!! Joking. He feels his cheeks warm up, but he does his best to ignore it.]
Oh um, yeah. The first one. A huge fucking sandwich. [Words are so hard HELP.] Monster meat sounds really gross. I don't think even slathering that with mayo and cheese would save it.
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She huffs a quiet laugh at his assessment and shrugs.] I bet Aragaki-senpai could make something decent with it if he wanted. He can cook just about anything.
[Ah- right. There's something she'd wanted to give everybody she'd hurt, even if it seems kind of stupid in the wake of what Akechi had said. Slowly, she pushes herself upright and glances across at him.]
Anyway, I don't have any sandwiches, but I do have something for you. If it's stupid, you're not allowed to laugh, okay?
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[Scott almost says that offhandedly, as he's mostly trying to beat down the blush that's still painted across his cheeks, but luckily, he feels his face slowly becoming normal after a few more seconds. Ugh, hopefully she didn't notice!! The only thing to do is try and remain cool, like he's totally been so far.
...Yeah.
But he slowly sits up, his head tilted just slightly to express his curiosity.]
Uh, sure?
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[After a minute or two, she pulls out a small hand-knit rabbit, one wearing red knit sunglasses similar to Scott's own. Holding it in front of her face, she wiggles its little paws as if its saying "hi!" before lowering it kind of sheepishly.]
I was trying to think about what I could give people if they didn't want to talk to me to show I was sorry. Um... [She offers the bunny in both hands uncertainly. If he thinks it's stupid, she'll be heartbroken.]
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Scout's honor.
[But he waits with some anticipation before Kotone pulls out the present and shows off a handmade plush that obviously represents him. Oh, that's definitely not what he expected, but it's kind of neat. And okay, he's not really a stuffed animal guy, but... it's hard not to feel at least a bit touched by this. Plus, it is Kotone giving this to him, so it... uhh makes it a bit more special. Also, yeah, look at the handknitted sunglasses! That's cute, even if he won't say that out loud.
Scott takes the plush from her and he finds himself smiling down at it, his fingers pressing against the various stitching.]
Don't know why anyone would stop talking to you-- [He cuts himself short before he says anything that's too much, and looks up at her.] But thank you. He's cool, I mean, he is modeled after me.
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But he doesn't laugh, and after a moment, she accepts that he won't and relaxes, just a bit, and clasps her hands behind her back. The nervousness is starting to give way to embarrassment, but she refuses to back down now!]
I'm glad. I used to make stuff like this with one of my friends back home, so... take care of him, okay?
[She huffs a small laugh.] You might be cooler than the bunny. Sometimes, anyway.
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[But he's definitely going to take care of him. Well, he's mostly just going to keep it in his room, safer that way.]
Sometimes?
[He places a hand against his chest, like he's been deeply wounded by her words, but Scott soon laughs and lets his new little friend hang out in his lap.] Does he have a name? Unless he's just... Bunny Scott.
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I think you have to take the responsibility to name it. Bunny Scott is kind of a cute name, though! [If not exactly the most original. Still, it kind of suits him.] I'm glad you like him. Really.
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I don't get presents from girls often. [...WOW THAT MAKES HIM SOUND REALLY LAME. Scott almost blanches before trying to backpedal--] Err, yeah, I mean, who doesn't like stuffed animals.
[Is the bunny plush cooler than him, probably.]
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I guess I'll just have to get you more surprise presents every now and then, huh? D'you like sweets?
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Course I do, I like all the things that's bad for you. [He snorts and leans back against his bed.] How about yourself?
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She laughs and tosses him a small grin.] So are you saying I'm bad for you, or that you don't like me?
[MEAN TO HIM-!! She's clearly joking and just continues, adding,] I'm pretty good at baking, so maybe I'll make you some sometime!
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[He may realize a little too late that she's just messing with him and it's official, Bunny Scott is cooler than him. At least the plush doesn't go off and say embarrassing shit.
Scott just. Falls back so that he can lie on his bed. Maybe he'll be lucky and the sheets can swallow his body and embarrassment. Non existing sounds great right now.]
S-sure, yeah, I'd like that.
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But she's quiet for a few seconds after that, eventually just venturing,] Thanks, Scott. For wanting to be my friend.
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You don't have to thank me. [It feels weird to be thanked!! But also he doesn't want to throw her words in her face because he knows she's being like. Uh. Open with this?? Don't ask him how to describe these things!!] Besides, it'd majorly suck if we weren't friends and everything.
[Thanks for wanting to be his friend too.]
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Then she closes her eyes and groans loudly, intentionally breaking the moment with something a little sillier.]
I meant it, though! Serious conversations are exhausting. Can I take a nap?
[I take nap right here dot gif]
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[He honestly feels pretty tired himself, because yeah, she's right. Serious conversations are A Lot, not to mention that he's been stressed about other things this past week and it's only now that he's started to unclench. Scott feels his eyes shut behind his shades, not moving from his spot on the bed as he answers her offhandedly.]
That's what beds are for, right?
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Yeah.
[She just wants to be close to another person for a little longer. Someone who won't be angry at her, or disappointed, or upset -- just a friend.]
just realized now that scott already said that earlier whoops
Scott's not really thinking about the fact that Kotone may fall asleep next to him, mostly because he's already nodding off. Look, he's super comfortable and he likes her and if she's comfortable too... then cool. Yeah. He probably had a train of thought somewhere there, but it's definitely gone now, with his breaths evening out into a quiet slumber.]
listen it's called ~consistency~ 👌 (i didn't even notice)
Curling just closer against his side, she tucks her head into his shoulder and closes her eyes with a soft exhale. The sound of his breathing evening out and the gentle rise and fall of his chest is enough to lull her into her own sleep. She at least has enough decorum to keep her hands to herself, wedged into her own chest instead of draped across his, but it's not a light doze like napping in class; these days, when she takes a nap, she is out. Good luck rousing her from this one, Scott.]
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Holy shit--
[The angsty teen monologue is broken up when his brain finally registers that there's a girl-- Kotone sleeping right next to him and a startled yelp escapes him as he abruptly jerks from her and crashes to the floor in an undignified heap. Later, a small part of him will groan at him for wasting the opportunity and being a general loser for not enjoying the moment longer, but that part isn't in charge now! It hasn't woken up, or just simply stomped on by his initial shock and embarrassment.
Meanwhile, Bunny Scott is lying on the bed still, judging him from on top.]
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Huh?!
[She bolts upright with a sudden jolt of adrenaline, looking around and for a moment not totally sure where she is. This isn't the farmhouse...? Akira's room? No, wait, that's Bunny Scott, which means-
What is he doing down there. She peeks over the side of the bed, not sure if she should laugh or be concerned.]
Uh... are you okay?
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Yeah.
[........]
Just checking the floor. Thought I saw something.
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