Naoki jumped at its sudden movement. “I see… well, I guess loosing a couple utensils couldn’t hurt.” This young human…. has powers I’ve never seen in my life! “I suppose you wouldn’t mind joining us for a small meal, would you? I bet you’re starving otherwise.”
“I guess that would be nice,” Rigel nodded, “Thank you.” He felt whole again with the metal at his side, his powers being able to work freely. A safety that could keep his mind steady.
Naoki nodded, ushering him back into the dining room. Most of them were already finished, the plates in front of them licked clean.
However, Kohaku and Junichi were taking their time, and another plate of untouched salmon was there waiting for Rigel.
Rigel sat down without a word, taking a small bite that melted in his mouth. He ate a bit more, and before he knew it he was practically inhaling the meat of the fish. He hadn’t known how hungry he was, and it had been so long since he’d eaten last.
Kohaku glanced up. “I figured you were hungry after I dropped your soup a few days ago…” She couldn’t believe how much he was eating and that fast. …I really should be more careful about my body heat. I’m sure if Youichi wasn’t there, he’d be burnt to a mere human crisp!
Despite her thoughts, she continued to eat.
“Uh, yeah,” Rigel agreed, his mouth full of food. He quickly swallowed it, his face gaining a red tint to it from embarrassment. I probably look like a hog, eating all this food…
“I couldn’t agree more…” Kohaku continued to eat, licking the plate as necessary to pick up all the salmon shreads left over. She didn’t care— foolish-looking or not, she wanted to make sure she got the most out of the food as she could get.
Rigel’s mouth quirked upwards, a little, and then he found himself using his fingers to pick up the last little bits of his salmon and popping it into his mouth. And then he found himself smiling a genuine smile, something that was so rare to him lately.
Kohaku glanced up. She’d never, ever seen Rigel smile before, and it seemed so real to her, she couldn’t help but smile too. “I’m glad you’re enjoying your food,” She joked.
“I’ve got good company,” Rigel replied with a small laugh. He picked his plate clean and stretched, feeling a lot more safe with the metal ready at his side.
“Aren’t we all in good company here?” Naoki overheard what Rigel said. “With human and Doku Ningen living in…. somewhat harmony… I’ll have you know something like this hasn’t happened in ages, as Mamoru probably knows…”
To b truthful, I was surprised Rigel didn’t break out into a fury, killing left and right when I first got him out of the city… Mamoru thought, yet agreed with him. “Remember, as long as you don’t betray us, we have your back.”
“Why would I betray you? If anything, I’d want to get rid of my powers.” Even if they were an anchor for him, if it got Peter off his trail to not have powers… Rigel forced himself not to get his hopes up.
“Well, this kind of interaction was never allowed for ages,” Mamoru’s eyes narrowed.
Kohaku was in a slightly awkward position regarding the issue. “But Rigel’s proven many times that he’d never do such a thing…. we’d never hurt him, because he never threatened us,” She turned to him. “…Right?”
“Of course, you all are my friends, why would I threaten you? I trust you.” The words ‘friends’ and ‘trust’ felt foreign on his tongue, enough to surprise him that it was that easy to say about them. But it was true, he did trust them a lot, especially after they protected him from Peter.
Kohaku smiled. “Well, we trust you too.” At least we can trust that he won’t harm us or spread rumor… since he’s getting away from something just as much as we are…
Naoki brought out some more cooked salmon, setting it in front of everyone on clean plates. “As long as you’re under this roof, you’re part of our family,” He set the last one in Rigel’s place. “And lucky for us, Mamoru, Youichi and Junichi caught us plenty to eat….”
“I— Thank you,” Rigel smiled again, his cheeks gained a small red tint. He wasn’t used to being this cared for. He started gobbling up the delicious fish again, savoring the flavor.
Naoki welcomed him. “Feel free to eat as much as you want….”
Kohaku glanced up from her salmon and noticed he was a bit red. To be truthful, why can’t we all live in a world where humans and Doku Ningen can live in harmony?… Those days were much better than they are now… She continued to eat, teasing shreds of salmon out of her teeth with her tongue.
(Idk what to do now…)
(Oh lol finish the salmon up and… well, have something happen.)
Rigel picked his plate clean, happily full. He didn’t usually have breakfasts like this, typically it was stale cereal. And he typically didn’t have anyone to eat with.
Kohaku picked her teeth clean with her nail (claw thing??) and got up. "I– Is there a shower or a bathroom I can use?"
"Of course," Naoki beckoned her to the doorway and out into the hall. "Just go upstairs and to the end of the corridor– you'll see it."
As she made her way up, she began to brush the ashes out of her fur. I need to get this stuff outta my fur….
Rigel sat in his chair, fidgeting slightly. He began testing his powers a little bit, levitating his metal and bending and flexing it. It felt like he had shoved his powers away for too long, like a muscle that hadn’t been used in a while.
Kohaku made her way into the bathroom and shut the door, locking it. The room was nice and large, with a deep jacuzzi-like bath tub with plenty of towels and washcloths, as well as incense. This is nice…. She tugged the ribbon out of the end of her braid, letting her hair loose. It frizzed all over, getting in her eyes. I’ve had my hair like this for too long…
(Idk what to dooooo)
(Lol just like talk to Naoki or daichi or something! I N T E R A C T mlol sorry)