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[He appears excited when Leona says that first thing.]
That sounds just like my philosophy! When I smile, it makes my fans smile! And when my fans are happy, I'm happy~♪
[Let's just ignore the fact he doesn't really have fans here. Unless Charlie counts—he's certainly been a real kiss-up. Or unless Leona himself counts. As for the comment about his hears, Hiyori perks up even further.]
I guess I could pet them, since you're urging me to do so! ♪
[Is that what Leona's doing?
Either way, the hand resting on top of Leona's lets go. It moves all the way up to Leona's head, blanket falling down his arm, fingers brushing through hair. Until, at last, he reached an ear. His palm rubs against the back of it, his fingers tracing gently over its shape. As he thought...]
... it's soft! ♪
[Soft and fuzzy. Not a human ear, but a real lion ear! He seems pleased by this obvious revelation, continuing to pet it.]
That sounds just like my philosophy! When I smile, it makes my fans smile! And when my fans are happy, I'm happy~♪
[Let's just ignore the fact he doesn't really have fans here. Unless Charlie counts—he's certainly been a real kiss-up. Or unless Leona himself counts. As for the comment about his hears, Hiyori perks up even further.]
I guess I could pet them, since you're urging me to do so! ♪
[Is that what Leona's doing?
Either way, the hand resting on top of Leona's lets go. It moves all the way up to Leona's head, blanket falling down his arm, fingers brushing through hair. Until, at last, he reached an ear. His palm rubs against the back of it, his fingers tracing gently over its shape. As he thought...]
... it's soft! ♪
[Soft and fuzzy. Not a human ear, but a real lion ear! He seems pleased by this obvious revelation, continuing to pet it.]
[ don't ask him if he's a fan. he might not like the answer he hears. instead, just focus on how leona continues to stay pretty calm and chill when he tilts his head in so he can press his nose against hiyori's shoulder. that he's not masking his actions: he's taking in deep inhales. does he smell like the sun? maybe if he's being particularly generous he could describe it as such.
anyway, he knows what's going on. leona's asking for it. so when he feels hiyori touch his ear, he tries not to jump. something about being always sensitive thanks to the suit being a presence in his life at the resort... he can't help but swallow a noise every time he's touched. ]
Did ya expect somethin' different?
[ grumbling though he's anything but gruff at the moment. his tail audibly smacks the unoccupied side of the couch. ]
anyway, he knows what's going on. leona's asking for it. so when he feels hiyori touch his ear, he tries not to jump. something about being always sensitive thanks to the suit being a presence in his life at the resort... he can't help but swallow a noise every time he's touched. ]
Did ya expect somethin' different?
[ grumbling though he's anything but gruff at the moment. his tail audibly smacks the unoccupied side of the couch. ]
[Hiyori smells faintly of citrus and rose blossoms. It's not his natural scent, but the body lotion he rubbed on. He avoids the lotions and fragrances on sale in the Nest that say stuff like Guaranteed to drive your lover wild with desire, since he doesn't want to drug anyone. But as long as there's no suspicious tagline, he's more than happy to shop for beauty products!
Clearly the purchase didn't go to waste. He can tell Leona's breathing in his scent—one of those things that reminds him Leona is a lion man. That, the thud of Leona's tail against the couch (which draws his attention for a second), and the presence of those fuzzy ears he's currently petting.]
No, not really. But that makes them even more fun to touch! ♪
[His hand ventures over to the other one, scritching behind that ear like he would when he's handling Mary. But Leona's ears are bigger than Mary's. They're soft, they're fuzzy, they're cute! Why, the last time he got to pet a pair of ears like this was back during the Springtime game, when Jun-kun sprouted a pair.
... when Jun-kun...]
Say, Leona-kun.
[His fingers continue petting, but he halts his voice, waiting for acknowledgement.]
Clearly the purchase didn't go to waste. He can tell Leona's breathing in his scent—one of those things that reminds him Leona is a lion man. That, the thud of Leona's tail against the couch (which draws his attention for a second), and the presence of those fuzzy ears he's currently petting.]
No, not really. But that makes them even more fun to touch! ♪
[His hand ventures over to the other one, scritching behind that ear like he would when he's handling Mary. But Leona's ears are bigger than Mary's. They're soft, they're fuzzy, they're cute! Why, the last time he got to pet a pair of ears like this was back during the Springtime game, when Jun-kun sprouted a pair.
... when Jun-kun...]
Say, Leona-kun.
[His fingers continue petting, but he halts his voice, waiting for acknowledgement.]
[ he reminds him of the greenhouse. occasionally a few varieties would be planted for potion-making reasons but he wouldn't usually lay in those. annoying to smell like flowers when walking around campus or going back to his own dorm. but it was still nice to reminded of something as simple as whatever hiyori was wearing.
both ears twitch as leona opens one eye, stares at the guy, and then sniffs again. this one more out of irritation from the silence being broken constantly... he just wants to nap here. ]
What.
[ he's waiting for a personal question to come up. he can't help but naturally draw out curiosities from talkative people... ]
both ears twitch as leona opens one eye, stares at the guy, and then sniffs again. this one more out of irritation from the silence being broken constantly... he just wants to nap here. ]
What.
[ he's waiting for a personal question to come up. he can't help but naturally draw out curiosities from talkative people... ]
[The good news is that it's not a personal question. The bad news, however...
His hand stops moving, cupping the back of one ear. He speaks softly, a smile on his lips and a sad look in his eyes.]
If I disappear like Rinne-senpai, you'll watch out for Jun-kun, won't you?
His hand stops moving, cupping the back of one ear. He speaks softly, a smile on his lips and a sad look in his eyes.]
If I disappear like Rinne-senpai, you'll watch out for Jun-kun, won't you?
[ the beastman pauses. he goes still, breath catching in his throat, before he moves so he could sit back up. a chill runs down his spine. whatever warmth he was indulging in before has left his body and frankly, out the room as well. ]
Well, yeah. But why would ya disappear?
[ he's glaring. if what he knows about hiyori and jun's relationship is true, based on what the latter had said, don't they both have reasons to keep themselves safe??? ]
Well, yeah. But why would ya disappear?
[ he's glaring. if what he knows about hiyori and jun's relationship is true, based on what the latter had said, don't they both have reasons to keep themselves safe??? ]
[Whoops. He's still keeping his Aura going, so it technically is still warm, but he drops his hands away from Leona's head and lets his smile fade.]
I'm not planning to, but neither was Rinne-senpai.
[Meaning anyone could disappear. Him, Jun, Leona, Vil, anyone. He doesn't like it—it fills him with despair, being this helpless. But he doesn't even sound upset; he's calm, all things considered, because he's been thinking about this for so long.]
Everyone keeps telling me it has something to do with your "energy," and how many people you have sex with. But Rinne-senpai had all those partners, and Jun-kun and I only have one. We're still here, so I'm not sure what to think. I just know I need to make some plan in case the worst case scenario happens.
[Though the true worst case scenario would be Jun disappearing instead of him. His heart would break.]
I'm not planning to, but neither was Rinne-senpai.
[Meaning anyone could disappear. Him, Jun, Leona, Vil, anyone. He doesn't like it—it fills him with despair, being this helpless. But he doesn't even sound upset; he's calm, all things considered, because he's been thinking about this for so long.]
Everyone keeps telling me it has something to do with your "energy," and how many people you have sex with. But Rinne-senpai had all those partners, and Jun-kun and I only have one. We're still here, so I'm not sure what to think. I just know I need to make some plan in case the worst case scenario happens.
[Though the true worst case scenario would be Jun disappearing instead of him. His heart would break.]
[ a reasonable thing to be anxious about. how could leona stay so calm despite being one of those types that would plan for circumstances, even the ones beyond his control? probably something to do with accepting his fate. knowing there's magic out there that not even he can fight against, and putting in any effort to push back would just get him killed. survival of the fittest means surviving. ]
Mm. He got unlucky. Or he pissed the wrong person off. Don't think either of you would be willing to stir the pot so much that you could end up bein' someone's lawn ornament or house decoration, yeah?
[ leona folds one leg over the other, reclining into the couch. ]
Well, whatever happens around here? I got you. Whether you like it or not.
Mm. He got unlucky. Or he pissed the wrong person off. Don't think either of you would be willing to stir the pot so much that you could end up bein' someone's lawn ornament or house decoration, yeah?
[ leona folds one leg over the other, reclining into the couch. ]
Well, whatever happens around here? I got you. Whether you like it or not.
[There's a lot he has to bite down on. If he wanted to get into it, he could point out that Rinne, at least, was playing the game, giving the House the energy it seeks. He's ignored the rules this whole time—not only that, but he's plotted against the House with other people here. And he's no better about pissing people off. He's always had a knack for it, and at least a few people here have threatened him after he mouthed off to them. Leona himself has probably been irritated with him before.
But he doesn't say any of those things. He doesn't want to spend any more time worrying about all the reasons he might disappear. And so he chooses to focus on those last words. They earn a small smile, easing some of the tightness in his chest.]
... Mm. Thanks.
[It's all he says, before he leans against Leona's side this time, instead of waiting for Leona to lean on him again.]
But he doesn't say any of those things. He doesn't want to spend any more time worrying about all the reasons he might disappear. And so he chooses to focus on those last words. They earn a small smile, easing some of the tightness in his chest.]
... Mm. Thanks.
[It's all he says, before he leans against Leona's side this time, instead of waiting for Leona to lean on him again.]
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[ there's a part of him that wishes he could comfort hiyori with more than just words and the barest of touches, but going in that route would be... probably a bad idea. it does cross his mind! so when hiyori leans in, all leona can do is lean back. the side of his cheek touches the other guy's head. he snakes one arm behind him to pull him a little more snugly into him.
nothing remotely romantic about this. the idea of losing friends is deflating when there's nothing that can be done about it. and yet, there's the beastman prince, trying to make himself comfortable in a very uncomfortable position.
still, leona finds that warmth to be there despite the aura dissipating. it's appealing. ]
nothing remotely romantic about this. the idea of losing friends is deflating when there's nothing that can be done about it. and yet, there's the beastman prince, trying to make himself comfortable in a very uncomfortable position.
still, leona finds that warmth to be there despite the aura dissipating. it's appealing. ]
[He doesn't mind having that arm around him. It feels good, being held close like this. "Whenever you feel anxious, there's nothing like letting someone hold you tight." That's something he told Jun once, back in the earlier days of their partnership when they shared a very different room.
He tugs the blanket down some more, the one that same partner knitted for him, and snuggles up against Leona's side. A soft bit of humming, and then the press of his cheek starts to feel warm—he's using his soul power again. And he'll continue to use it, keeping them both comfortable. It's his way of saying thanks.
There are no more interruptions. Leona is welcome to nap if he can manage to get comfortable enough.]
He tugs the blanket down some more, the one that same partner knitted for him, and snuggles up against Leona's side. A soft bit of humming, and then the press of his cheek starts to feel warm—he's using his soul power again. And he'll continue to use it, keeping them both comfortable. It's his way of saying thanks.
There are no more interruptions. Leona is welcome to nap if he can manage to get comfortable enough.]
[ he did enjoy the cuddling! and it ended with nothing particularly spicy so. that's good for their relationship, right???
also less scandalous. idol life and whatever. ]
it's you again.
sure, send away.
[ yet he doesn't feel bothered... it's okay to get messages sometimes... ]
also less scandalous. idol life and whatever. ]
it's you again.
sure, send away.
[ yet he doesn't feel bothered... it's okay to get messages sometimes... ]
Actually, I guess I have more than one picture I could send. But I'll start with this one, since it's the most important!
[He attaches a photo of Leo, sitting on the couch in Jun's temporary J-rank suite and striking an adorable cheeky pose. An Uchuu~! kind of pose.]
What do you think of Leo-kun? Do you think he's cute?
[He attaches a photo of Leo, sitting on the couch in Jun's temporary J-rank suite and striking an adorable cheeky pose. An Uchuu~! kind of pose.]
What do you think of Leo-kun? Do you think he's cute?
[BINGO.]
Well, I'm not too sure. But you like Jun-kun, and Jun-kun's rather cute! And you liked me enough to cuddle me, and I'm also cute! 😊
The reason I ask is because Leo-kun was hoping to make some new connections. With Rinne-senpai gone, he's been feeling a bit lonely.
[And Rinne was also the one taking care of his suit and making sure he didn't turn to stone from lack of sex. Hence the need to play matchmaker!]
Well, I'm not too sure. But you like Jun-kun, and Jun-kun's rather cute! And you liked me enough to cuddle me, and I'm also cute! 😊
The reason I ask is because Leo-kun was hoping to make some new connections. With Rinne-senpai gone, he's been feeling a bit lonely.
[And Rinne was also the one taking care of his suit and making sure he didn't turn to stone from lack of sex. Hence the need to play matchmaker!]
I do want to take care of him! That's why I'm helping him meet people! 😊
[If Leona means directly taking care of his suit, well... he (sort of) already offered and got rejected.]
But if you want to get to know him better, here's some info! Leo-kun's a fellow idol, but he's also a composer. Making music is his passion in life, and he loves hearing people's voices. I'm sure he'd be happy to share some of his songs with you, since music is his first language.
He's also in a unit called Knights, where they act chivalrous and call their fans "princesses." That's another reason I thought you two would be a good match - he's a knight, and you're a prince! 👑❤️⚔️ Doesn't that seem like the perfect fit?
Also, did you know that "Leo" is the Latin word for "lion"? That's a funny coincidence, is it not? It makes this even more fitting! 🥰
[If Leona means directly taking care of his suit, well... he (sort of) already offered and got rejected.]
But if you want to get to know him better, here's some info! Leo-kun's a fellow idol, but he's also a composer. Making music is his passion in life, and he loves hearing people's voices. I'm sure he'd be happy to share some of his songs with you, since music is his first language.
He's also in a unit called Knights, where they act chivalrous and call their fans "princesses." That's another reason I thought you two would be a good match - he's a knight, and you're a prince! 👑❤️⚔️ Doesn't that seem like the perfect fit?
Also, did you know that "Leo" is the Latin word for "lion"? That's a funny coincidence, is it not? It makes this even more fitting! 🥰
[ did he... want to know more about him.......... probably not? still, it's not like he can keep hiyori from going on and on. he's not going to ignore the information being presented to him. all leona can do is sigh, grit his teeth, and bear it.
though. it is very odd how coincidental these facts happen to be. the music part he could probably live without. the rest? ]
okay. so some of it doesn't sound that bad. but here's the thing, you're only telling me the good. if you want me to take you seriously, you have to give me the other side of things.
i'm not gonna help unless you be honest with me.
though. it is very odd how coincidental these facts happen to be. the music part he could probably live without. the rest? ]
okay. so some of it doesn't sound that bad. but here's the thing, you're only telling me the good. if you want me to take you seriously, you have to give me the other side of things.
i'm not gonna help unless you be honest with me.
[Too bad. He's going to hear all about Leo anyway. Hiyori is a very persistent matchmaker. Especially since Leo's suit effects sound scary to him.]
What do you want me to be honest about? His flaws and eccentricities?
If so, I don't mind sharing those. Some of his flaws are cute once you get used to them!
[Others, well...]
What do you want me to be honest about? His flaws and eccentricities?
If so, I don't mind sharing those. Some of his flaws are cute once you get used to them!
[Others, well...]
yes, those things.
he can't and won't be perfect. i'm not asking for perfect. but if he's going to irritate me all the way to the finish, i don't want to chuck him across the room.
[ hiyori hasn't been around leona with his suit being active before, if he wants to experience true fear. ]
he can't and won't be perfect. i'm not asking for perfect. but if he's going to irritate me all the way to the finish, i don't want to chuck him across the room.
[ hiyori hasn't been around leona with his suit being active before, if he wants to experience true fear. ]
[Hiyori is also not fun to be around when his suit is active, but he still raises an eyebrow at that message.]
That sounds awfully violent! I know lions are supposed to be big and scary, but surely you *must* have more restraint than that.
But since you asked about Leo-kun's flaws, here goes!
1. He gets lost easily! If you ask him to meet you somewhere, he might not show up because he got lost! That's why I'd recommend going to him instead.
2. He forgets people's names sometimes! But it's not because he doesn't like them. On the contrary, he's very affectionate. He's just better at remembering things like voices. Those are what resonate with his heart.
3. If you take him to a cafe or a restaurant, he might start scribbling on the placemat because he got inspired to compose a piece of music! Or if not the placemat, then a napkin. Or the walls sometimes. But if you're worried about that, you can always meet him outside such a place!
4. Sometimes he forgets to eat and just drinks coffee! But clearly not all the time, or he would've starved by now!
5. He's sharper than he looks, so if you were hoping to get something past him, you won't have much luck.
Though I'd call the last one a strength rather than a flaw. It's just something I thought was worth mentioning. There's more to him than meets the eye. But that makes him even more intriguing, no?
[Annnd sent. He thinks he did a good job of providing an answer that wasn't a total cop-out without giving away any of Leo's more serious issues.]
That sounds awfully violent! I know lions are supposed to be big and scary, but surely you *must* have more restraint than that.
But since you asked about Leo-kun's flaws, here goes!
1. He gets lost easily! If you ask him to meet you somewhere, he might not show up because he got lost! That's why I'd recommend going to him instead.
2. He forgets people's names sometimes! But it's not because he doesn't like them. On the contrary, he's very affectionate. He's just better at remembering things like voices. Those are what resonate with his heart.
3. If you take him to a cafe or a restaurant, he might start scribbling on the placemat because he got inspired to compose a piece of music! Or if not the placemat, then a napkin. Or the walls sometimes. But if you're worried about that, you can always meet him outside such a place!
4. Sometimes he forgets to eat and just drinks coffee! But clearly not all the time, or he would've starved by now!
5. He's sharper than he looks, so if you were hoping to get something past him, you won't have much luck.
Though I'd call the last one a strength rather than a flaw. It's just something I thought was worth mentioning. There's more to him than meets the eye. But that makes him even more intriguing, no?
[Annnd sent. He thinks he did a good job of providing an answer that wasn't a total cop-out without giving away any of Leo's more serious issues.]
he'll be fine if there are pillows ready to cushion his fall.
[ maybe he'll land safely on his bed :) ]
so basically you're saying he's got some problems with paying attention. sounds like a real pain in the ass. getting lost and forgetting names and all that. is he a kitten or something?
[ not a lion but a cat... ]
i don't know. if i decide to help him out, what'll you do for me?
[ maybe he'll land safely on his bed :) ]
so basically you're saying he's got some problems with paying attention. sounds like a real pain in the ass. getting lost and forgetting names and all that. is he a kitten or something?
[ not a lion but a cat... ]
i don't know. if i decide to help him out, what'll you do for me?
Does that mean you like to build pillow forts? How unexpectedly cute! 😘
And I already said he's sharper than he looks! So if he's a kitten, he's a smart kitten! One who can play piano and such!
[You know those videos where someone's cat walks across a keyboard?
But as for the rest of that message, hmm... If he compensates Leona for sleeping with Leo, isn't that sort of, well... prostitution-adjacent? Something about it feels sketchy! But he figures he can at least hear him out.]
That depends! What would you want from me?
And I already said he's sharper than he looks! So if he's a kitten, he's a smart kitten! One who can play piano and such!
[You know those videos where someone's cat walks across a keyboard?
But as for the rest of that message, hmm... If he compensates Leona for sleeping with Leo, isn't that sort of, well... prostitution-adjacent? Something about it feels sketchy! But he figures he can at least hear him out.]
That depends! What would you want from me?
nah they keep leaving extra pillows on my bed so i just toss them wherever
[ he's not sure why they do that but he's not complaining. that's probably why. ]
kittens are kittens. they're not smart, they're lucky.
[ nothing wrong with a little quid pro quo. how is that sketchy? there's nothing underhanded about it, trying to extract a favor or two from someone who is looking out for a friend.
okay maybe there is but this is leona kingscholar ]
you in my bed.
[ he's not sure why they do that but he's not complaining. that's probably why. ]
kittens are kittens. they're not smart, they're lucky.
[ nothing wrong with a little quid pro quo. how is that sketchy? there's nothing underhanded about it, trying to extract a favor or two from someone who is looking out for a friend.
okay maybe there is but this is leona kingscholar ]
you in my bed.
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