Ah... well, the carp was free. The goldfish were only a few dollars, and the other Goldfish I brought as a snack. I just figure maybe the bird wouldn't mind a cracker or a bread, you know?
[ it's also The Snack That Smiles Back until it doesn't, so. ]
To be honest, I was more worried about your well-being. Animals being thrust upon others... it seems like a cruel joke.
Okay! [ And she goes to grab his hand, pulling him to her side so that he doesn't run into anything.
Thankfully it's not a long walk, and before long there's a small chime as Kaede opens the door to the restaurant. ]
You can open your eyes now! [ When Naegi opens his eyes, he'll see that they're in a very small local restaurant, and one of their specialties is curry! ]
Yeah, I'm going to contact him and see what I can do. If he gives me a way to send things over and it doesn't take too long, I'll pack you some food too :)
[ someone better app me someone from the crane games. or make sure that the hunger games au version in the game is called the crane games ]
It really seems like it, doesn't it? Someone told me that someone was forced to take care a tiger that Retrospec gave them because the zoo wouldn't take it... I guess I should be glad that I only got a crane all things considered.
[ look on the bright side of things, you know? anyway he has his hands full with the carp on his face and the goldfish in the other hand so he'll get out his very light wallet later to give those few dollars ]
[ except the districts don't fight to the death... no, they toss their selected individuals into a confined space, where they must fight a hoard of angry cranes. ]
The crane could have been an actual crane. You know, a giant piece of machinery? And it could have been living--- similar to one of those B-movies.
[ and this is when Leon makes his first mistake as he leans toward the bird who looks mighty hungry. when he gets within beak-distance, he gets a headbutt that knocks him back, onto his butt. ]
[ i now want leon and naegi to be friends so they can watch this movie sometime together and (nervously sweat) while eyeing the real crane in the corner of the room ]
[ and aaaaaAAAAA CRANE-SAN PLEASE DON'T HURT OTHER PEOPLE it's okay to hurt naegi because he's... the owner or whatever but please don't hurt others. naegi will lower the carp from his face and holds it with the goldfish in one hand while offering out his other to leon ]
H-Hey, are you all right? I'm really sorry, I don't think the crane likes anyone.
[ it secretly wishes for more cranes to join its crusade against mankind, and then that becomes a movie all on its own, but from the crane perspective. byebye Recolle... ]
It's... okay. [ he laughs, but it's more about how foolish he must look getting his butt whooped by a bird. not that birds can't do that anyway but leon just made a mistake. it happens.
but as he gets help from naegi, his hood gently flops off, revealing two (2) not-very-human ears. cat ears, to be precise, and they fold back as he nods in appreciation from the assist. ]
Maybe it just doesn't like cats? I can understand that.
[ 100% rating by rotten tomatos and 5/5 stars from imdb ]
[ naegi helps leon up to his feet but when he spots the ears, he... kind of just freezes, staring at them. he doesn't let go of leon's head as a result because he's kind of busy looking at... cat ears?? what kind of anime is he in right now ]
[ sorry naegi, but you're in some kind of kemonomimi anime. the crane is actually Leon's next door neighbor, and Leon is actually here to save him from the potentially dangerous human who took the bird as an unwilling hostage!!!
nah, but hey. a good idea all the same. ]
Yes. [ not like he can make excuses? they're a part of him, and they twitch. ] I know it may seem unusual, but...
[ uh what else is he supposed to say, he's a cat person. a cat guy. an Actual 5% Furry??? ]
[ fuck how does he go back. he wants to get off mr leons wild ride and guess go back to watching his friends die. at least he knows how to handle that than a kemonomimi anime ]
It's from Retrospec, right? Like they gave you something from your other life?
[ naegi knows about this because look at his stupid fucking ahoge. i spent good points on regaining it back for him and i'm glad for it but it is the bane of naegi's existence ]
[ true, cranemageddon sounds much more appealing doesn't it... ]
I didn't think it would be this. I've seen others with swords, clothes, other gadgets and gizmos oddities... but ears?
[ and he even reaches up and tugs on one, just to make sure they're still there. yep. honestly he probably would love to tug on that ahoge too because it looks so odd YET so natural??? hello hair gravity? ]
I can only imagine what my other life must've involved.
[ it truly does... he'd rather have his friends die than deal with animal ears and tails. ]
Maybe it was just... normal in that world? Like maybe everyone had animal ears like that.
[ naegi is an anime nerd so... yeah... he accepts this without any problems. also be glad that your canon isn't like... dramatical murder where you just remember random sex scenes. that's probably worse than a kemonomimi anime ]
[ they're not random sex scenes in his canon i guess! also whoa... let's not be hasty, animal ears and tails mean you actually live tho ]
It's very likely. [ should he be exposing his memories to someone who had a crane stuffed into his mailbox? that's not exactly something to judge a person on, especially because Retrospec does whatever the heck it wants or something ] I was friends with at least one other cat-earred individual.
[ or maybe he'll only grow stronger with an ahoge, animal ears, and a tail! you don't know!!! that's the kind of thing that builds character and mental fortitude. ]
No. I haven't seen him. In any case, I don't want to wait for him, but...
[ you just want him to be a furry. he won't give in to this life!! ]
[ also holy shit, naegi has been so busy trying to ignore the crane that it actually fucked off somewhere. he wanted to get rid of it but not like this. not where it runs off and terrorizes poor children or whatever ]
A-Are you serious?! Where the hell did it go?!
[ i'm going to say that it just fucking bolted and it's no longer in the park. it's out EXPLORING THE CITY, ENJOYING THE SIGHTS, and free from its dumb human ]
Edited (adding an extra bit at the end) 2018-03-31 19:03 (UTC)
[ it's been scientifically confirmed that ANYONE looks better with furry additions. google it! actually probably don't i have no idea what might come up ]
... I promise that if I see the crane on the news, rampaging through the streets and destroying property, I won't call the police on you.
[ he fails at keeping his snort and chuckle in, covering his face with both hands. ]
But if it'll make you feel better, you can keep the fish.
[ for keeping the swelling down AND a quick fry! incredible. ]
[ omg, if i were a braver people, i would google it but not today, satan. my search history needs to remain pure for now ]
T-Thanks for both!
[ HE GUESSES?? oh my god, the panic and fear is settling in. murder games got nothing compared to the cold and dark fear of your exotic bird running away and acting like godzilla on a group of kids somewhere ]
Can you let me know if it really does show up on the news? I gotta run and find it before it gets hurt or it hurts someone lose!
[ i kind of want the crane to attack leon while leon fucks off and naegi is screaming on the other side of the city ]
If it does, I'll let you know as soon as possible.
[ with a thoughtful hum, he taps his chin with a finger before nodding as a way to reinforce the agreement. besides, it's not like a crane can actually do that much? even if it's mad! someone's gotta have like a car or a sword or magic. one of those things would certainly stop a potentially endangered species of crane. ]
But for now, I will take my leave. Regardless of how things go, please feel free to stop by my cafe if you ever get the chance! I may put a ban on cranes, but... well, I can make exceptions.
[ the crane totally hears this and will 'persuade' Leon later. ]
[ you can disguise yourself all you want but i'll always figure out your true identity, satan ]
Thanks, I really appreciate it. Can you text me the name of your cafe later? I'll definitely make sure to drop by sometime!
[ the crane is just waiting in the bushes, waiting for leon to start heading off in some other direction, free from naegi, so it can begin its attack. death to all kemonomimi characters ]
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