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.]
[She doesn't laugh outright, but the bubbly tone of her voice is a clear indication that she's laughing on the inside as she slowly slides off the bed and sits next to his crumpled sprawl.]
What was it?
[Because it's funnier this way. If her literally almost killing him didn't make him hate her, she can probably tease him a little more, right? At least, if he was willing to fall asleep next to her, it probably means it's okay.]
Scott slowly sits up, wincing slightly, but he's okay. He lifts a hand to rub his head and eventually starts to answer her, even though he partially wants the ground to just swallow him whole right now. Can he be even less cool?!]
Uh. [......] A cockroach. But it's gone, scattered somewhere.
[Convincing. Although, hmmm...] I think it might be behind you, Kotone.
[She musters up a proper scream and scrambles to her feet, backing away from the bed with an expression of disgusted terror and channels her inner Yukari.]
[He may not fully realize that she's playing along, but Scott finds himself bursting into laughter anyway, watching her scramble to her feet and swat the imaginary bug. Guess even she's not immune to the thought of a gross ass bug crawling around her body.
Not that many people would. Him included.
After a moment, Scott decides to help calm her down, because she's definitely a little freaked out, right? Right.]
I-I think you got it. [He's still giggling-- laughing a little. Totally chortling.] Unless you want me to double check.
[Right, totally. She's about to dive into his arms to protect her from the big scary bug.]
Check! Check! [She keeps patting at her arms as if it might somehow still be on her, though she's having trouble keeping her expression worried and not mischievous.] My team used to have to fight these giant armored beetles, make sure it's not a tiny one of those!
[He manages to get his laughter under control as he pretends to check her arms and back for any mischievous bug, but Scott doesn't try very long for obvious reasons. Also what does she mean by giant armored beetles.....]
Pretty sure you frightened it off.
[Scott hasn't let go of Kotone or pulled away from her, just sort of looking down at his friend with a slight smile.] Feelin' okay now?
[Don't worry about them or the fact that she had to collect their parts to give Theo for a quest-
The sparkle of delight is obvious in her eyes as he looks down at her, and she isn't sure if she can keep that frightened expression much longer, so she hides it by wrapping her arms around him for an impromptu hug now that they're so close. She has to lean up just a bit to rest her chin on his shoulder so he can't see her break into a silly grin, but really, it's as much relief as it is mischief. It's like everything is just normal like this.]
[Oh, has this become serious?? It feels like the mood has changed once more, or maybe he's just reading into things. But his momentary confusion doesn't last long, as he wraps his arms around her, returning the hug in a comforting embrace. What's he going to do, stand there like an idiot while a cute girl is hugging him? No!!]
Course, I'm your official bug-catching guy now.
[He says off handedly, a part of him wanting to express more than just that, but Scott clamps down on it. They're just being normal and hugging as friends in this fucking crazy world, that's all.]
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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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[She doesn't laugh outright, but the bubbly tone of her voice is a clear indication that she's laughing on the inside as she slowly slides off the bed and sits next to his crumpled sprawl.]
What was it?
[Because it's funnier this way. If her literally almost killing him didn't make him hate her, she can probably tease him a little more, right? At least, if he was willing to fall asleep next to her, it probably means it's okay.]
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Scott slowly sits up, wincing slightly, but he's okay. He lifts a hand to rub his head and eventually starts to answer her, even though he partially wants the ground to just swallow him whole right now. Can he be even less cool?!]
Uh. [......] A cockroach. But it's gone, scattered somewhere.
[Convincing. Although, hmmm...] I think it might be behind you, Kotone.
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>Play along]
Eeeew!!
[She musters up a proper scream and scrambles to her feet, backing away from the bed with an expression of disgusted terror and channels her inner Yukari.]
Get it, get it! Eeeew!!
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Not that many people would. Him included.
After a moment, Scott decides to help calm her down, because she's definitely a little freaked out, right? Right.]
I-I think you got it. [He's still giggling-- laughing a little. Totally chortling.] Unless you want me to double check.
[Wait what.]
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Check! Check! [She keeps patting at her arms as if it might somehow still be on her, though she's having trouble keeping her expression worried and not mischievous.] My team used to have to fight these giant armored beetles, make sure it's not a tiny one of those!
[Huh.]
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[He manages to get his laughter under control as he pretends to check her arms and back for any mischievous bug, but Scott doesn't try very long for obvious reasons. Also what does she mean by giant armored beetles.....]
Pretty sure you frightened it off.
[Scott hasn't let go of Kotone or pulled away from her, just sort of looking down at his friend with a slight smile.] Feelin' okay now?
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The sparkle of delight is obvious in her eyes as he looks down at her, and she isn't sure if she can keep that frightened expression much longer, so she hides it by wrapping her arms around him for an impromptu hug now that they're so close. She has to lean up just a bit to rest her chin on his shoulder so he can't see her break into a silly grin, but really, it's as much relief as it is mischief. It's like everything is just normal like this.]
Yeah. Thanks, Scott.
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Course, I'm your official bug-catching guy now.
[He says off handedly, a part of him wanting to express more than just that, but Scott clamps down on it. They're just being normal and hugging as friends in this fucking crazy world, that's all.]
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