Kitchen

@Kangnam_Kitten -smiles and ruffles your hair-
Don' be embarrassed. I wasn't all that clear.
And... yes, I would be taking you along~
But you can buy things with your own money if you wanted.

-shrugs and lightly taps your forehead-
We might... depending.
Don't worry too much about it.

-hums softly and looks down at your hands, smiling at how small they seem compared to mine-
-squeezes your hands gently before bowing a little and gesturing towards the door-
Shall we?

-leads the way to my room and pushes open the door, showing it to be fairly neat... small-ish bed, TV on desk across from bed, clothes in the closet/hanging off the posts on the bed, and so forth-
Sorry if it's a bit messy...

@Jaejoong_Fox Oh things like that
/ducks head in embarrassment for mistaking your words
Then yeah I guess we would need money for that
But .. I would be going with you so you wouldn't need to give me the money for it

/eyes widen a bit
We still need to talk about it later on?

It's still a television, so that's good
I don't have one in my room

/glances around the kitchen but eventually nods up at you
Hai, yes please
/holds one of your hands in both of mine

@Kangnam_Kitten -sways a little back and forth-
I like what you're wearing just fine.
I meant like... going to concerts and parks and things.
Riding rides...

-tilts head back and forth before shrugging-
Sure, sure.
We'll talk about it a little more later on, neh?

-looks out over your head, crinkles up nose a little bit, then nods-
Yep. It's not that big, though.
And not that fancy... but it works.

-smiles down at you-
Would you like to come to my room?
Hm.

@Jaejoong_Fox /shakes my head after thinking for a moment
The clothes I have are fine
Unless ... you don't like what I'm wearing?
And we don't need money to play outside, do we?

/nods
Deal, that sounds good

/shivers every time you scratch at my scalp, chirring softly
But you do so ... we don't even need to discuss it .. right?

/looks at the doorway of the kitchen
I don't think there's a living room area here
Do you have a television in your room?

@Kangnam_Kitten -blinks at you-
You... don' want nice clothes or anything like that?
Or trips outside to play?

-watches your ears intently, tail swaying a little-
I'll only do it when I need to, deal?
Not all the time.

-chuckles at the purring and moves my hand around, alternately scratching at your scalp and playing with your hair-
I would be if I didn't respect your boundaries...

-looks down and chews on the inside of my cheek-
Now? Well... I suppose maybe watching some TV would be nice.

@Jaejoong_Fox /shakes my head
But I don't need anything nice
/looks around
This kitchen already has everything I'd need to cook with ...
/muses out loud

/ears wiggle slowly
Yes agree to disagree
But .. you don't need to always keep your thoughts to yourself

/eyes droop as you play with my hair
/purrs even louder
Rrr~
/shakes my head lightly, pushing my head up into your hand
I don't think you're a monster
/blinks up at you
What do you want to do now?

@Kangnam_Kitten -hums a little before shrugging one shoulder-
Hn. Well, I'll take'at as a compliment.
Yes, I'd split with you. Can't keep all the money to myself.
Besides, you can save it up to buy somethin' nice for yourself.

-crinkles up nose with you-
Yep. Rich people.

-laughs lowly and kisses the top of your head between your ears-
Agree to disagree?
I'll keep my thoughts to myself, mm?

-starts playing with your soft hair and nods-
Mhm. You kiss me.
'Course I'd stop if you wanted me to.
I'm no monster, love.

@Jaejoong_Fox I know I have good sense since I'm a feline
But I'm thinking your are better than mine, that's all~
/eyes widen
Splitting?
/cheeks tint
You would do that?
But I don't need money for anything

Hmm I'm sure they would
I bet those are rich people though
/wrinkles nose

/whines and presses my face into your chest more
I don't taste sweeeeeet >.<

/purrs softly at the scratching, squeezing your hand back
/pulls away to peek up at you, chewing on my bottom lip
Me? Kiss you?
/shakes my head
I couldn't ...
/wouldn't stop you from kissing me either
You'd stop if I tried to stop you from kissing me?

@Kangnam_Kitten -chuckles, eyes glowing warmly-
May be. Just maybe. You could have good senses too, y'know.
And of course you can have a say~
I'm splitting my pay with you anyways.

-nods and smiles-
My thoughts exactly.
But some people would disagree with you there.

-looks down at you hiding in my chest and smiles, resting my chin on top of your head-
Because, I just know.
You taste good too. Sweet.

-lightly scratches at the back of your head, giving your hand a little squeeze-
Sure. And you can kiss me anytime YOU want to.
Or stop me from kissing you.

@Jaejoong_Fox /ears twitch, looking at you with genuine curiosity
I bet a fox's senses are better than a kitten's
/smiles when you bring up being a waiter instead
I bet you would make good tips
/shakes my head
But I shouldn't have a say in which job you choose

/purses lips to one side
I don't think stealing food is that bad, not as bad as money
Especially if you're hungry

/smiles but tries to hide it from you when you agree to help me with anything I need

/buries my face in your chest when you pull me closer, since it's the only way I can hide myself, my ears tickling under your chin
How do you know you like it? You only did it the one time
I mean! Not that I'm suggesting you do it more!

/eyes widen, gasping softly when you bring it up yourself
......if you want to ....

@Kangnam_Kitten -flexes my wiry arms a little and chuckles-
I'm not that big, but I'm still strong.
And I can use my fox senses to detect if things are out of place or if there's a dangerous environment.
But if you don't want me to, that's alright.
I'll find another job to do that's not so dangerous.
Waiter or something, maybe?

-shakes head firmly and smiles-
I'd never steal money unless I had to!
And I steal food if I'm hungry, is all.

-nods and lightly rubs my hands together-
Of course, of course!
I'll help you with anything you need, don't worry.

-chuckles softly at the squeak and pulls you a little closer-
-tilts my head to the side and flicks my ears back and forth-
I just felt like kissing you.
I hope you didn't hate it, 'cause I like kissing you.

-taps my forehead against yours-
I'd like to kiss you more often, if you'd let me.

@Jaejoong_Fox /glances at your arms, checking to see how big they are
/shakes my head
I wouldn't want you working in construction
That's too dangerous
/turns beet red
I mean ... if we were together ... and I had a choice ...

/waves a hand
It was just a few pieces of paper
Not like you were stealing money or anything like that

Can you maybe help me write in Korean too?
Help me brush back up?
Maybe get a book for me to learn from or something ...

/quirks a brow, wondering what you want to do before we hang out
/releases a small squeak when I feel your hand on my waist, warmth from your hand spreading
/ears perk up straight when you lean in and kiss me, eyelids fluttering closed
/blinks my eyes open at the extra peck to my nose, cheeks on fire
what .... what was that for?
/asks breathlessly, feeling weak in the knees

@Kangnam_Kitten -is still looking down when you pat my cheek, and looks up with big eyes-
...?
Okay... I'll help contribute too!
I can lift things and carry 'em around, don't worry!
I can get a job in construction or something.

-shrugs-
I took it when teacher wasn't looking.
Or anyone, for that matter.
I also got an extra test paper thing.
Teachers don't really pay that much attention, I don't think...

-nods and smiles-
Yep~ I help you read the Korean.
You get to a word you don't know, I'll help you.
And it's okay to be flustered, really~

-searches your eyes for a few seconds before smiling-
Sure, let's hang out.
But first...

-steps a little closer and puts one hand on your waist-
-leans in and gives you a soft, sweet kiss before pulling away and pecking you on the nose-
-smiles and finds your hand to hold it-
NOW let's hang out.

@Jaejoong_Fox /feels bad for bringing it up
/hesitantly reaches up to cup your cheek in my hand, giving it a small pat
That's okay
I can get a job if I need to
Building shelters sure is a good skill to have
/smiles warmly

/rinses the utensils and drains the sink
How did you get your own paper?

How about you help me with my Korean?
/blinks before flushing
Omo .. unless that's what you were offering in the first place ><
Sorry, I'm just so flustered

/breath hitches as you lean closer, soap suds running down my arms
I .... you ...
/shakes my head, losing my train of thought
Do you want to hang out more now?
The dishes are drying in the sink
/gestures to them

@Kangnam_Kitten -nods quickly, then shakes my head-
No job... but I know how to get food and things.
Foraging, building shelters to hide... stuff like that.
-lowers head-
Not smart enough to get a proper job, see...

-beams-
Yep!
And when I took tests with the class, I got good scores!
No cheating! I had my own paper in the ceiling and stuffs.
But... they don't like foxes in school, so... yeah...

-smiles warmly-
Alright. I didn't mean you were, I just meant I could help you out if you wanted.

-is oblivious to your flustered state and blinks, leaning in closer-
Yes, Kangnammie?

@Jaejoong_Fox /flushes deeply
Take .. care of me too?
Do you have a job?
/mentally slaps myself for asking, thinking if you are financially stable to actually take care of me

Ooooh so you weren't actually enrolled
/nods in understanding
At least you tried to learn what you could
I didn't make it through all of high school
But .. I think that's okay
/looks up when you coo
But ... I'm not a little kid ...
/pouts
I can read

/eyes glint when I see your eyes crinkle up, thinking you look rather charming
/flustered that you're already calling us a 'we'
Jaejoong ...

@Kangnam_Kitten -nods and smiles-
Yep~ I'll survive~
And take care of you too!

-nods, then shakes head, a bit confused-
Yes... well, no...
I didn't actually go to school.
I hid up in their ceilings and slept there.
So I could hear what they were teaching, and sometimes see through vents and things.
I learned what I could~
-coos at your ears, but knows better not to touch 'em-
I'll find some non-bloody ones, okay?
And I'll read to you too! I like reading to people.

-face breaks up in a big smile when you successfully wind your tail around mine-
-eyes light up and crinkle a little at your smile-
I'm sure with you around, no such thing'll happen.
We'll be okay~

@Jaejoong_Fox I'm sure you can take care of yourself
You've lasted this long, right?

You slept in school?
Well that won't learn you much
/shakes my head, ears twitching
No, no no, I don't need books on that, that's okay
I don't need ... bloody stories and the like
But thank you
And reading Korean ... I'm a little rusty

/peeks down, trying to see what you're trying to accomplish with your tail
/bites my lip when I figure it out and winds my tail around yours instead
/smiles up at you shyly
You mean if you don't burn the place down instead?

@Kangnam_Kitten -grins-
Don't worry, I can take care of myself.
I'm really resourceful, you'll see!

-tilts head back and forth-
A bit, yeah.
I mean, I slept in a school for a while...
So I learned things there, at least until people chased me out.
Then I decided to go sleep in libraries.
Taught myself to read, see~
-is really proud of myself-
And I can get you books on Roman era.
It's really cool, but also really bloody.
Lots of wars and things...

-looks around this place-
Huh... well...

-scoots closer and tries to twine my tail with yours, failing miserably 'cause fluffy tail don't curl-
I'm sorry. I'll help make you some really good food.

@Jaejoong_Fox I ... well I don't have a reason to worry about you
/at least ... not yet .. not really
/not mine to worry about

Did you ever go to school?
Where does one pick up on the Roman era?
/has never come across it until now

/rinses off the pan and sets it in the strainer
/starts scrubbing the utensils
Not all places are nice like this mansion
They don't take care of their pets as well
So ... not much opportunity for good eating

@Kangnam_Kitten -nods firmly and drops my hand-
You don't have to worry about me, promise.

-grins and nods a little-
I pick up things here and there.
Not THAT smart though.

-blinks, and grins-
Alright, sounds good to me~

-nods slowly, frowning a little and popping the fork into my mouth-
Where've you been with no good food?

@Jaejoong_Fox /peeks over to see your hand over your heart
/ducks my head, thinking that was pretty extravagant of you

/blinks at the tap, going cross eyed for a moment to stare at your finger
Roman era? You must be pretty smart ...

Um .. well I can take notes if we watch a show together
That and I have a pretty good memory

/nods
Hai, I did but ... my eyes were bigger than my stomach
I hadn't had a good meal in a long time so I just cooked a lot

@Kangnam_Kitten -puts my hand over my heart-
I swear I'll never ever lie to hurt you.
Ever.

-grins and taps your nose-
It's an old term. From Roman era times.
Emperors thought that was the best way to keep people from revolting and stuff.
Keep 'em fed and entertained.

-looks down a bit sheepishly-
I lose notes... and I'm not that good with handwriting anyways.

-blinks, then waves the fork around with a little noise-
Nn? But you made all this 'cause you were hungry, no?

@Jaejoong_Fox /tips my head from side to side, weighing your words
I guess if it's to keep me safe then it's okay ...
But only for that reason
Lying is just mean otherwise

/makes a face at you
Bread and circuses?
You're strange Jaejoong ....
/never been to a circus

Have you tried taking notes while watching the shows?
That way you'll have something to reference

/looks down at the fork before looking back up at you
/cheeks tint
I .. no thank you, I'm already full
/goes back to scrubbing the pan

@Kangnam_Kitten -puffs cheeks-
I wouldn't lie to YOU.
Not unless I really had to... keep you safe, like.

-gives you a peace sign-
Of course they are!
Most important people in olden days.
Food and entertainment, bread and circuses.

-is still eating and beams-
Maybe we can watch together sometime!
I'm not too good at remembering things from TV, so I use books when I can.

-nods and spears up some food on the fork, holding it out to you-
Ahhhh~

@Jaejoong_Fox You never lie really?
That didn't sound very reassuring Jaejoong ...

/presses my lips together to keep from smiling
I'm okay with not being a singer
I never knew that singers and chefs were a known match~
/says teasingly

/fills the sink with warm soapy water and grabs a sponge
I like watching cooking shows
I don't do much reading of recipes though

/peeks over at you, rolling my sleeves up
If you say we'll get along, I guess we will

/shivers when your tail touches mine, but doesn't pull it away from you

@Kangnam_Kitten -shrugs-
May be, but you'll see.
I'll hang around long enough that you'll see I'm being truthful.
I never really lie, either.

-nods rapidly, then droops a little-
Oh...
-quickly brightens up-
Well, that's okay!
We can't all be singers!
Or cooks.
I'll sing, you cook!
It's meant to be~

-blinks, then sighs and shakes head, smiling-
Never mind then.

-almost cheers with happiness and neatly eats at the rest of the food-
-nods at your question, swallowing my food before I answer-
Mhm! Wanna learn how to cook properly.
An' that's okay, I'll learn from books and TV too~

-hops up with you, taking my food with me-
See? We'll get along just fine!

-swishes my tail and brushes it against yours-

@Jaejoong_Fox /shakes my head and leans away from you, not taking much stock in your words
You're just saying that to flatter me ...

/eyes widen
Me? Sing?
/shakes my head and waves my hands in rfont of my face
Not a single note
Cooking, that's where my talent lies
Cooking and baking

/tilts head, eyes squinting
No, I have no idea what you mean
I made it to this mansion in one piece too
Just like you did ...

No you go ahead and eat it, I'm full
/folds my arms on the table and rests my chin on them, keeping my eyes on you
You want to learn to cook from me?
I've never given lessons before

/glances over to the sink and pops up to do the dishes
I guess it wouldn't be so bad to hang out more

@Kangnam_Kitten -was watching your reactions carefully, and despite myself, smiles when I see your shoulders sink-
-scoots closer-
Tell you a secret, though?
You're my most favorite out of everyone I've talked to.
-leans back, feeling like I've done a good job cheering you right back up-

-swishes my tail around and plays with it self-consciously, swaying from side to side-
Ah... thank you.
I write sometimes.
And I like to play on the piano or a guitar when I can...
But I like singing best.
Can YOU sing? I wanna hear you sing~

-looks down and scuffs my slippers against the floor, biting the inside of my cheek-
Hn... Well, I'm not THAT confident.
But I've made my way to this mansion in one piece, and it wasn't just 'cause I was smart or good at fighting, if you know what I mean.
-smiles softly at you, wanting to hug you or something-
Don't worry.
I won't make any more assumptions.

-beams, bouncing on the balls of my feet-
So I can hang around you more?
Score~

-blinks down at the plate, then up at you-
-gently pokes it with a fork-
You don't want?
-smiles and nods-
Sure thing.
But I'll wanna learn from you, though.

@Jaejoong_Fox /suddenly doesn't feel so special anymore
Oh ...
/shoulders sink a bit

/smiles as you sing, enjoying the sound of your voice
/shakes my head
That was beautiful
Do you write songs?
Or play an instrument?

Sure you can be confident about yourself
But how can you be so confident that you're more experienced than me?
Not bad just ... not the best?
Just ... you can't assume that people are as innocent as they look

/nods in slow agreement
Sure, that sounds good to me then

/shakes my head and slides my plate over to you, wanting you to eat the rest of it
Why don't you just leave breakfast to me ...
/murmurs softly