“Dragon” 🍂 [hiatus]

Thank you... I appreciate it. I love your cooking. ✨

( Taking a bite. Taking multiple. Okay yeah they really like it. Not that they've disliked anything he's made so far... )

You're right, it /is/ fluffy.

You /are/ incredible with cooking. I'm a bit envious, actually, aha...

( still staring at the plate with their huge eyeballs. Are they begging? Seriously? )

( Staring with a very interested expression. )

It looks very good. ✨

It’s nice to meet you… And I would understand your confusion if you’re not in the correct body. Hm…

( This is a conundrum. It’s a good thing the other isn’t seriously hurt, but how would he stand in such a state, let alone start walking…? )

If you’d like, I can try to teach you…?

( They lean back to support them both more comfortably, and they make a muffled whiny noise from behind their hands. They’re stuck here now, not that they mind. )

… I’ve always been horrible at this kind of thing.

( Their yellow eyes peek out from the gaps in their fingers. )

( They kneel down slowly, assessing his condition; the scrapes aren’t life-threatening, thank goodness. But he doesn’t seem to be interested in moving. )

Of course, I’ll help you as much as I can. My name is Dragon. What’s yours…? And what happened?

( Their voice is soft, but a bit aged. )

N-No, it’s not silly at all. It does feel more… personal, oddly enough.

( It’s really comfy, they realize… they’ve never done anything like this before. They cover their face with their hands, trying not to look so flustered. It’s having the opposite effect. )

Just hang on a little longer I’m in best buy as we speak.

Trident, do you want a rice cooker for your room

That does sound exciting, I’m glad you’re getting enjoyment out of it.

Sometimes, curiosity is a better feeling than knowing everything right away.

That’s a nice coincidence, since I think that’s around the time I realized, as well… I-I’m just not very good at admitting it! Not even to myself, aha…

( Their tail stops moving to allow his own to intertwine with theirs. Their face is very red at this point. )

black holes going off next to me

it's okay. I'm a professional and this happens all the time. ( this is not reassuring )

MORE

my secret stacking technique ( it literally breaks the laws of physics )

Can I come over and watch with you

That's right, you wouldn't have background processes, just your own thoughts! That's an interesting trade off.

( They're starting to sound a little more energetic. )

// love your shades 😎

( They’d had the hunch for a while, but it’s still surprising for them to actually hear it. Their tail is wagging a mile a minute. )

… I-I admire you too, Eros. I really do. You’re so very sweet…

( That definitely gets the redness on their face to spread. They gaze away shyly, but the smile doesn’t fade. )

R-Really…?

( They’re very embarrassed, but not in a bad way. Far from it. )

Oh, hush, you’re no loser. And I very much like seeing you around. I don’t mind if you follow me a bit.

( The pink on their face deepens to a slight red. )

I-I really like seeing you so happy.

Why would I ever want to be rid of you…?

( It’s a rhetorical— and reassuring— question. )

And I only speak the truth.

( Dragon's warm enough for the both of them, anyway. They drape their arms around Eros in a light embrace, keeping them steady. )

I'm thankful that I know how to handle that already. All anyone needs is a little patience...

And you don't need to be 'tamed', you're perfect the way you are.

I'll keep that in mind. You're very helpful!

( His purring is making them purr, too... they sound like an old engine... they gaze away, flustered at the sound. )

I'm glad to be a calming presence for you... your energy is contagious, though, heh.

I suppose I could say the same for myself and organic beings... they've always intrigued me.

( They smile a bit wider. )

I-I'm glad I fascinate you so much. I enjoy your presence too, Eros.

( Dragon turns their head, only to find... an injured human? /Very/ injured, by the look of it, since he's lying down... They drop what they're doing and approach with worry, not realizing he's hiding from them. )

Oh, I didn't see you there! Are you alright?

( The pile isn't really that big - just some things that were left behind during camping, or something similar. Dragon can use all of them for their own shelter... although the sound of movement makes their ear perk up in the other's direction. )

( They let out a quiet and soft laugh at seeing his ears wiggle. It makes their tail sway back and forth contentedly. If he looks closely, their face turns a slight shade of pink... )

O-Oh, you flatter me! I appreciate that...

Oh, that sounds wonderful. Hopefully it wasn't too overstimulating at first?

( Without much to talk about, the house becomes awkwardly quiet again as Dragon waits for the delivery. They should really say something... )

Anything else exciting about humanity thus far...?