[ naegi is sitting on a bench with the crane not too far away from him. he's pretty noticeable, even without the giant bird with him. he's got an ahoge (the bane of his existence) and he's dressed in an old hoodie and jeans. there are some paint stains here and there on his clothes but most importantly... there are scraps and little bruises on his face when he was at the mercy of the bird. he really didn't have a great morning... but he keeps an eye out for leon, especially after he gets his texts and when he spots him, he gets up from his seat to approach ]
Oh, Leon, right?
[ that's the name he remembers from seeing on the network ]
[ the ahoge is only slightly more eyebrow raising than Makoto's various injuries. could a crane truly inflict that much damage on someone? then he stares at the bird and nods inwardly. he'll have to take care of those later--- thankfully, he brought along a small first aid kit as well. why?
well, anything can happen. including surprise cranes. ]
Yes, and you are Makoto.
[ not a question. anyway, he fishes (ha) out a few packages taped and wrapped in parchment sheet paper. ]
Carp. [ the first one. ] Goldfish. [ the second smaller one. ] And Goldfish. [ the... third one. each portion smaller than the last. ]
You may want to use the carp to chill some of those bruises. They look painful.
[ he takes the fish from leon, about to ask them how much he owes him for the fish but then he gets told to put one of them on his face. he would raise a hand to his face if he could ]
Do they look that bad?
[ he could tell that the bird really got him but he hasn't exactly looked in a mirror yet ]
... if the bird wasn't here, I would almost be tempted to file some kind of assault and battery charge.
[ actually, he probably should do that anyway. arrest all cranes! ]
But I have some different foods. Perhaps it will eat that goldfish you mentioned, but if that doesn't work, I have Goldfish. We can save the big fish for last, okay?
[ he opens up the one pack to reveal some goldfish. aquarium size. nice and small. probably decent for a crane? ]
[ where is the anime series about a crane who runs away from the cops and constantly outsmarts them to avoid arrest? it would feature this crane here and be rated r18 for the excessive violence it would use ]
[ but ah... it's that bad, huh... he will do as leon suggested and place the wrapped up carp to his face. it... feels silly and it probably also kind of stinks but you know what, his life is already sad so putting fish on his face is honestly not the lowest point of his life. he will nod and probably try to feed the bird the goldfish but he feels... a little nervous. he doesn't want to get pecked again so maybe he should ask for the price of everything first ]
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.
[ 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 ]
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[ 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 ]
[ INCREDIBLE satan is a furry i guess... WHO WOULD HAVE THUNK ]
Of course. The Tea Kittle is a fine establishment, one that will protect you from strange attacks from birds.
[ but he'll remember to text Makoto with the name anyway. because he said he would.
rubbing the back of his head, he looks around apprehensively, in hopes that the crane isn't close enough to attack him while his guard is up. naturally, he wouldn't let it go down, but cranes give no fks ]
Take care of yourself. Make sure to freeze that fish as soon as you can, so that it does not go bad.
[ when you really think about it for a few minutes.............. is it truly that surprising that satan is a furry? let's analyze this ]
Mm, yeah, I will so thanks again for everything!
[ he's a bit panicked and in a rush so sorry, leon, he's just kind of RUNNING OFF RIGHT AFTERWARDS. look at him go, running as fast and as far as his tiny legs can take him with the fish in his arms. it's truly a wonderful scene. ]
[ all while the crane lurks in the background. it's ready to strike, may leon say his final prayers ]
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Oh, Leon, right?
[ that's the name he remembers from seeing on the network ]
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well, anything can happen. including surprise cranes. ]
Yes, and you are Makoto.
[ not a question. anyway, he fishes (ha) out a few packages taped and wrapped in parchment sheet paper. ]
Carp. [ the first one. ] Goldfish. [ the second smaller one. ] And Goldfish. [ the... third one. each portion smaller than the last. ]
You may want to use the carp to chill some of those bruises. They look painful.
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Do they look that bad?
[ he could tell that the bird really got him but he hasn't exactly looked in a mirror yet ]
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[ actually, he probably should do that anyway. arrest all cranes! ]
But I have some different foods. Perhaps it will eat that goldfish you mentioned, but if that doesn't work, I have Goldfish. We can save the big fish for last, okay?
[ he opens up the one pack to reveal some goldfish. aquarium size. nice and small. probably decent for a crane? ]
You should probably feed it.
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[ but ah... it's that bad, huh... he will do as leon suggested and place the wrapped up carp to his face. it... feels silly and it probably also kind of stinks but you know what, his life is already sad so putting fish on his face is honestly not the lowest point of his life. he will nod and probably try to feed the bird the goldfish but he feels... a little nervous. he doesn't want to get pecked again so maybe he should ask for the price of everything first ]
How much do I owe you for this?
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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.
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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 ]
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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. ]
Ah... I suppose I got too close.
[ obviously. ]
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[ 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.
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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.
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[ 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 ]
--whoa, are those... real?
[ or are you just a furry. it's okay if you are ]
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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??? ]
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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 ]
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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.
[ Actually A Kemonomimi Anime. ]
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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 ]
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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.
He was a good singer, too.
[ why does his chest feel so... tight. ]
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Do you know he's here? On the network?
[ it seems to be a common thing for people to come from the same world and be on the same app ]
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No. I haven't seen him. In any case, I don't want to wait for him, but...
[ he sighs, and looks around. ]
... your crane is gone.
[ oh no. ANIME IS REAL ]
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[ 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 ]
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... 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. ]
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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 ]
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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. ]
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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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Of course. The Tea Kittle is a fine establishment, one that will protect you from strange attacks from birds.
[ but he'll remember to text Makoto with the name anyway. because he said he would.
rubbing the back of his head, he looks around apprehensively, in hopes that the crane isn't close enough to attack him while his guard is up. naturally, he wouldn't let it go down, but cranes give no fks ]
Take care of yourself. Make sure to freeze that fish as soon as you can, so that it does not go bad.
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Mm, yeah, I will so thanks again for everything!
[ he's a bit panicked and in a rush so sorry, leon, he's just kind of RUNNING OFF RIGHT AFTERWARDS. look at him go, running as fast and as far as his tiny legs can take him with the fish in his arms. it's truly a wonderful scene. ]
[ all while the crane lurks in the background. it's ready to strike, may leon say his final prayers ]
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