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[flashover]

Twins were like that. No matter what kind of wall the other put up, a twin would always be able to find the weakest point and barrel right on through. And honestly, Yukio wasn't as good at hiding his problems as he thought he was. He definitely gave it his all, though, that was for sure.

"Like I said, that new nymph guy is growing it! On his arms! He's got all kinds of plants on him... he's kind of scary lookin', actually." With his huge hair and his horns and those pupil-less eyes... Rin shudders a little. No thanks. He's sure the guy is plenty nice, but it's hard to tell through all that shag and skunk weed.

As soon as Yukio starts petting, the purr machine revs up. You better be grateful, Yukio, because this isn't something that he'd do for just anyone! But this is his precious twin brother, who is still upset about what had happened to him. The least he could do is offer a warm, soft belly to rub. Plus, it felt good. Win-win! His eyes are closed tight and he has a blissful look on his face.

"You're ridiculous!"

[gokuri]

That is about as true as anything he ever could have thought – though he would be loath to admit it to anyone but his twin, all things considered. For one that likes to keep things to himself as well as he can, it's no real surprise that he's not as good at it as he would have liked; but then, Rin has nearly always been able to see through him, no matter what he's trying to get away with, and they simply go back and forth calling one another's bluff until they both fold and start all over from scratch.

New nymph guy … oh, right. He'd only been vaguely paying attention when that explanation had come about, and he has to admit, hearing that has him briefly thankful that he's been holed up in their room for the past few days. This doesn't really sound like something he wants to be a part of. "I'd say that sounds weird, but for here, it sounds pretty normal." He snorts a bit of a laugh, almost rolling his eyes but managing to catch himself.

The fact that Rin starts purring when the claws come out is … probably a lot more endearing than it has any right to be, but yes, of course he's grateful for it. He's doing the best he can to make up for the crap few days that his younger brother had had to put up with, and while he would expect little else, it's still comforting to know that he would stoop to such levels just to ease the tension.

Good grief, but he needs a camera to capture this nonsense, though. "I'm not the one purring," he points out as one claw stretches to scratch under his chin. Got you there, brother.

[flashover]

"It's as weird as anything else, here. It was only a matter of time, really!!" Rin streeeetches, extending and sheathing his claws, before tucking his paws up closer to his chest. "I bet he could make a ton of money selling it. I'm jealous, I wish I grew valuable crap!"

Stooping to such levels... Ha. As if Rin ever had any dignity to start with!

"I can't help that, you know!" he says, his voice vibrating with his purring, "You like it, anyway. It's totally adorable. I'll get all the ladies for sure!"

[gokuri]

"You can cook. It's your one marketable skill." Yukio manages a small grin, peering down at the other and watching him stretch. He hadn't really thought of his brother as very feline – despite his changes – until this very moment, and he has to admit, it's a bit difficult to see him any differently.

It's amusing, to say the very least.

He quirks a brow as if to say oh, really? and continues scratching back down that fluffy chest. "It's … relaxing." Why not be honest, while we're indulging ourselves? "Or you'll end up as some crazy cat lady's pet … you'll disappear one day, Henry will wonder where you are, and I'll just have to tell him someone took in a stray …"

Yukio. Please.

[flashover]

"Well gee, thanks. What a vote of confidence!! But that actually takes work, you know!! Not just like growing bud out of your body," he sighs, though it's more of a happy one than a put out one. Because it's soooo nice to have one's belly rubbed, he can't even be mad.

And honestly, Rin had always been feline in some ways. Doing senseless things, sleeping all day, bothering those he loves... Now it's just obvious.

"Hey!! You wouldn't REALLY let some crazy cat lady steal me.... right?" Rin looks up at Yukio with big, blue eyes, that SOMEHOW look a little frightened. "I don't want to die with a hundred cats around me!!"

[gokuri]

He's really going to have to remember this the next time Rin decides he's mad at him about anything. The perfect distraction … convince brother to take on small cat form, commence to rubbing furry kitty belly. It's sure to work every single time.

"Which just means it's more valuable." At least he attempts to amend the small jab by giving a legitimate compliment; it's true, no matter how subtle he ends up being. The fact that his brother can cook anything under the sun and make it taste wonderful is something of immense value.

( And well, just as long as Rin doesn't start headbutt-nuzzling people to get their attention … those feline attributes don't need to take him over completely, do they~? )

Yukio pretends to think about that for a moment, even pausing dramatically in his petting – but he resumes just before the silence stretches on for too long, grinning for probably the first time since the fog had first rolled in. "Of course I wouldn't. I said I'd protect you, and that extends to the potential threat of crazy cat ladies."

[flashover]

You'd have to convince him of it, first. And that would be the tricky part. Rin likes this form well enough but it's... small. He felt a bit vulnerable, all told. Being naked didn't help with that, either. But cats don't wear clothes! That's silly. They'd have to be tiny clothes anyway...

"Mmmm. Yeah I guess so. I wonder if I could get a job somewhere... I'd love to cook for other people besides you guys!"

(Rin is pretty sure he's headbutted someone to get their attention before. Probably Suguro. Maybe Yukio? It was just a matter of time...)

Rin frizzes up a little. He doesn't like this pause!! Is he going to get stolen away?! Forced into a life of kitty servitude..?! But then he relaxes. He swats at Yukio's hand. "Don't SCARE me like that, bro! You better protect me, or else!"