[ This is the moment Gentaro realizes he's doomed.
Dice is charming and kind of an idiot, he thinks, but it's endearing. He hasn't spoken to someone like this for a long time. It's refreshing, and even though Gentaro is the pet, he might want to keep Dice as long as he's allowed. ]
Perhaps it was fate that brought us together. [ His ears twitch, flicking off one of the petals. ] This must be your lucky day.
[He'll have plenty of time to be confused over this inversion of the norm later. Right now, he's shoving his hands in his pockets and trotting alongside Gentaro like he's the pet. If he was one, his tail would be wagging like crazy. As it stands, he just beams.]
I get to have a big dinner with some decent company! Gonna go out with a bang, heh...
[Dice nearly faceplants at that, he's so excited.]
You're making me a kept guy for twenty-four whole hours, huh? I do need to think pretty hard tomorrow, so I'll take you up on it, too. Normally I'd be able to pay you back, but this time it's kinda impossible! Sorry!
Phew... good deal. Man, thanks! I'll try not to get too excited, but I'm not guaranteeing anything!
[He doesn't know where they're going, but he walks a half step ahead of Gentaro and turns so he's walking backwards for a bit.]
Think my luck's changin', since I met you! Maybe I'll do okay tomorrow after all. You don't know where I can make, I dunno, a couple hundred thousand in a day, do you?
[It's probably too quiet for a loud guy like Dice, but at least he'll mostly be busy eating. He slips into the seat beside Gentaro and slides a menu over for each of them.]
[ Since he nearly always eats alone, Gentaro is suddenly very aware of how close the seats are. Their knees are touching, and he feels Dice's warmth this close together. ]
[In Dice's mind, cat pet person = cat = eats fish. And also, pigs are bigger than cats, so pork makes no sense to him. Dice logic.]
So what do you like to eat, anyway? Just whatever? Chicken makes almost as much sense as fish, but like I said, pork doesn't... I guess you're more person than cat that way, right?
[ He says that, but... he finds he wouldn't mind. Maybe inviting Dice, a complete stranger, was a poor decision in hindsight. At least he doesn't have to dwell on that for too long as he gives his order. ]
[Dice orders his own food with enthusiasm, leaning back afterwards and stretching his hands, arms, and back with an almost graceful arching that lifts the hem of his shirt up dangerously.]
[ Likewise, Gentaro polishes off his food, though with a bit more chill. His eyes rest on his stomach, but he quickly averts his gaze. It's a different kind of hunger he feels now. ]
Mm, it's been quite exciting. I didn't expect to pick up a stray myself.
[ He looks amused more than anything. Before he can catch himself, he leans into that touch. Quickly, he pulls back. His ears twitch, and at his comment, Gentaro raises his eyebrows. ]
Why, Dice, I'm not sure what you mean. Who said I was going to allow you to stop hanging out with me?
[ ... Interesting. The more Gentaro listens to him, the more he realizes how good his heart is.
He chuckles softly. ]
It does sound nice, doesn't it? That's the sort of life anyone would wish for. [ He sighs. ] But it's become terribly boring. Pets like myself are held in high esteem by virtue of being who we are.
It's a lonely life, and I've become tired of it all.
[ He reaches out, fingertips light against his cheek. ]
Won't you take me away from here? Show me how you live.
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Dice is charming and kind of an idiot, he thinks, but it's endearing. He hasn't spoken to someone like this for a long time. It's refreshing, and even though Gentaro is the pet, he might want to keep Dice as long as he's allowed. ]
Perhaps it was fate that brought us together. [ His ears twitch, flicking off one of the petals. ] This must be your lucky day.
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[He'll have plenty of time to be confused over this inversion of the norm later. Right now, he's shoving his hands in his pockets and trotting alongside Gentaro like he's the pet. If he was one, his tail would be wagging like crazy. As it stands, he just beams.]
I get to have a big dinner with some decent company! Gonna go out with a bang, heh...
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[ It sort of slips out. Gentaro clears his throat. ]
That is, you did say you need to think pretty hard tomorrow. A park is hardly conducive to that.
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You're making me a kept guy for twenty-four whole hours, huh? I do need to think pretty hard tomorrow, so I'll take you up on it, too. Normally I'd be able to pay you back, but this time it's kinda impossible! Sorry!
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[ Apparently, Dice is one of those people who's so disarming. Gentaro does a great job of keeping his cool, at least. ]
I have no need of repayment, so don't worry about that.
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[He doesn't know where they're going, but he walks a half step ahead of Gentaro and turns so he's walking backwards for a bit.]
Think my luck's changin', since I met you! Maybe I'll do okay tomorrow after all. You don't know where I can make, I dunno, a couple hundred thousand in a day, do you?
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I'm afraid not. [ He clears his throat. ] But perhaps, in the future, I may have something for you.
[ Dice has a very nice voice, the type that's suited for voice acting. ]
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Like a job?
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[ They've arrived at the ramen shop, and Gentaro walks inside. It's a quiet little place, not too busy, and comfortable. Gentaro takes a seat. ]
Feel free to order whatever you would like.
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I gotta get the pork... With an egg, too!
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The pork is excellent here. You have good taste.
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[He's just beaming. And knocking his knee jovially against Gentaro's.]
What else d'you recommend?
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Didn't anyone tell you that looks can be deceiving? Now I have to ask you why.
As for recommendations, I would suggest anything, really. I am fond of the chicken, though.
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[In Dice's mind, cat pet person = cat = eats fish. And also, pigs are bigger than cats, so pork makes no sense to him. Dice logic.]
So what do you like to eat, anyway? Just whatever? Chicken makes almost as much sense as fish, but like I said, pork doesn't... I guess you're more person than cat that way, right?
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Ah, well. Yes, I do tend to eat whatever. You're right in that I'm more person than cat.
[ Okay, he can't help but tease him a bit. Gentaro leans in close. ]
Even though I'm less cat than human... would you like me to purr for you?
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M-maybe after dinner?
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We'll see.
[ He says that, but... he finds he wouldn't mind. Maybe inviting Dice, a complete stranger, was a poor decision in hindsight. At least he doesn't have to dwell on that for too long as he gives his order. ]
Now, to wait.
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Maaaan, what a day!
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Mm, it's been quite exciting. I didn't expect to pick up a stray myself.
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[He grins at him and drops a hand on his shoulder, squeezing it good-naturedly.]
But I guess not. Too bad for me, huh? We could keep hangin' out if you were!
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[ He looks amused more than anything. Before he can catch himself, he leans into that touch. Quickly, he pulls back. His ears twitch, and at his comment, Gentaro raises his eyebrows. ]
Why, Dice, I'm not sure what you mean. Who said I was going to allow you to stop hanging out with me?
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[How and why is a guy with no money or home hitting the road?]
I'm in some trouble, so I don't reeeeeally think I oughta stick around to find out what they're gonna do to me.
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Why, that's quite the assumption. I can come and go as I please, you know. After all, I don't need to stay in one place to make a living.
[ He's loaded already, anyway. ]
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[He beams, but it's a little sheepish.]
That's the way it oughta be for guys like you, anyway. You should be livin' the comfy life with no worries and everything right where you need it.
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He chuckles softly. ]
It does sound nice, doesn't it? That's the sort of life anyone would wish for. [ He sighs. ] But it's become terribly boring. Pets like myself are held in high esteem by virtue of being who we are.
It's a lonely life, and I've become tired of it all.
[ He reaches out, fingertips light against his cheek. ]
Won't you take me away from here? Show me how you live.
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