It's a strange experience, hearing about a future you've never lived. Though I imagine it's a bit different when it's a future you may otherwise never see.
[Something he vaguely knows about now, thanks to Shura. But that's probably not a good topic while he's still sick, all things considered.]
[But just in case he asks, he opts for an extreme topic change--]
Ah yes, do let me know when you're feeling up to a bath. You still reek of the jungle, you know.
So you'll help me even with that? I don't have the energy to do anything fun, I hope you know.
[He's teasing, while also thanking him for the kindness. He'll do it rarely, just to not upset him, but there's no way he can say nothing. He's finished most of the tea with the next sip and holds it out for Mephisto to take (or float away) if he will.]
Maybe once I've rested a little while longer. [He's very relaxed and sleepy, all of a sudden. Good tea.]
[He only laughs at Jae-ha's teasing, reaching out to take the cup before floating it off -- not wanting to startle Jae-ha into thinking he's dropping it. He's being far kinder than he would be to most, and is still in denial about it at this point. Sure, he's aware that his behavior is odd, and that anyone from home who saw this scene might wonder if they were really looking at the same demon--]
[But that was all part of this, wasn't it? This experiment? Chasing after these strange feelings that this sliver of a human heart put into his chest, curious to see where it might lead him in the end... it was a dangerous thing, allowing his own emotions to be manipulated like this. But as long as he saw it in that light, surely no harm could come of it, right?]
[Of course, if he ever let himself voice these thoughts, even he would have to admit it's just a convenient excuse. Whatever the reason may be, being around Jae-ha put his mind as ease.]
Then by all means-- rest as long as you'd like. I still have a few errands to run, but if you need anything, you already know how to call me.
[--is what he says, but he makes no effort to stand or leave, fully intending to stay by his side until he's asleep... and probably after that as well. Just when did he decide he was going to stay and watch over him? This silly, fragile little human, felled by a simple cold... it's not as though it's anything new, to be this fond of them, despite their weaknesses. He's always loved humans, after all.]
[But... was this different? Perhaps it's simply the fact that he doesn't know that's keeping him here right now.]
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[It's probably best if she doesn't, though. Exact details would be too much... She knows the gist of it now.
Ah, and this tea is really getting to him now. He feels super chill, thanks.]
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[Something he vaguely knows about now, thanks to Shura. But that's probably not a good topic while he's still sick, all things considered.]
[But just in case he asks, he opts for an extreme topic change--]
Ah yes, do let me know when you're feeling up to a bath. You still reek of the jungle, you know.
so we can fade out on this and do NEW STUFF
[He's teasing, while also thanking him for the kindness. He'll do it rarely, just to not upset him, but there's no way he can say nothing. He's finished most of the tea with the next sip and holds it out for Mephisto to take (or float away) if he will.]
Maybe once I've rested a little while longer. [He's very relaxed and sleepy, all of a sudden. Good tea.]
Wraps this up with FEELINGS
[But that was all part of this, wasn't it? This experiment? Chasing after these strange feelings that this sliver of a human heart put into his chest, curious to see where it might lead him in the end... it was a dangerous thing, allowing his own emotions to be manipulated like this. But as long as he saw it in that light, surely no harm could come of it, right?]
[Of course, if he ever let himself voice these thoughts, even he would have to admit it's just a convenient excuse. Whatever the reason may be, being around Jae-ha put his mind as ease.]
Then by all means-- rest as long as you'd like. I still have a few errands to run, but if you need anything, you already know how to call me.
[--is what he says, but he makes no effort to stand or leave, fully intending to stay by his side until he's asleep... and probably after that as well. Just when did he decide he was going to stay and watch over him? This silly, fragile little human, felled by a simple cold... it's not as though it's anything new, to be this fond of them, despite their weaknesses. He's always loved humans, after all.]
[But... was this different? Perhaps it's simply the fact that he doesn't know that's keeping him here right now.]