[He felt things were coming to a head with Nocturne. They were not going to stand idly by much longer, and with the gate so near its needed repair, it was just a matter of time in Kazuya's mind before something big happened... but he couldn't hint at that to Cheshire. No need to burden the catman with such troubles.]
Some would say I am already a lost cause. I believe I mentioned how not many find me pleasant company before. I do not hold that against anyone. I am not like others, and I do not seek out those that would hold me back from who I am. I have grown accustom to being alone.
[Kazuya paused a moment, considering what to say to that. He was still unsure of his current status back in his own world, as Mai came from his past. He walked toward the large window to look out a the city, solemnly.]
I am not certain I will awaken once affairs have been settled here.
[ "Awaken"? Did that mean he was either dead or comatose? Well, either way, that was a gloomy look, and that wasn't something that Cheshire was all too fond of. ]
[A gasp escape him when the catman picked him up off the ground. This was not something he was accustom to. No one picked him up. Ever. He gaped down at the smiling face. Cheshire was something else. He had made the ever serious Kazuya Shibuya... blush?!]
Ch-Cheshire!
[Have a nervous grasp on your arm for added security.]
[ He isn't going to drop him, no matter how... precarious the position may be. It's not in the plans, at least, and as long as Kazuya doesn't start to struggle, all should be fine.
But that was a bit of an unexpected reaction. Also a reaction that was both cute and amusing. ]
[He doesn't struggle. He just glances down at Cheshire's face with a face of surprise. He couldn't remember a time when he was picked up by someone... that wasn't a medical emergency. The arm was strong, holding him fast. He didn't fear falling for some reason. The only thing that crossed his mind was...]
Why...? Why did pick me up?
[He didn't sound angry. He didn't even sound startled anymore. His curious mind just wanted to know why someone so alive would take interest in someone so... dead.]
[ He grins, and had he still had two arms, he would have poked him inthe cheek or something. Though that wasn't going to happen, so just staying like this is plenty. ]
You... felt like it? Do you normally pick people up from the ground, Cheshire?
[It was a harmless question really. More for curiosity sake than anything else. He was still wondering what the catman found so amusing with him. After all, he of all people knew how much of a pain in the posterior he was...]
[ It's not a lie. He used to gave his mistress piggyback rides before she died, and carrying her was common. Otherwise, he might pick up a few residents on rare occasions but.... No, it's not that common, despite the way that he is. ]
Then this would be another instance of being interest, right?
[Kazuya looked down at Cheshire. He wasn't sure what he was supposed to do in this situation. He didn't look angry or upset, but he was at a loss nonetheless. He hoped Cheshire would shed some light on what came next...]
Weird... no. No one has ever picked me up because they felt like it before. It's... different. Not bad, just different from what I've experienced.
[He seemed unsatisfied with his own answer, clearly shown on his face. Different was far to generic a word for this situation. He tried to think of a better way to express his thoughts...]
Or rather, I've never experienced it before, so I don't know how I am to react.
[ And here he often gets told "I don't want to be called weird, because you're the weird one" and suddenly something he does is not weird? That in itself was sort of weird. ]
Sometime has to be the first time for anything.
[ So maybe Kazuya was as weird as anyone else. Just without being as off his rocker, like just about anyone that Cheshire knew happened to be. ]
I suppose you make a logical point there. That still doesn't tell me what a reasonable response should be.
[That's right, Cheshire. He's telling you to take responsibility for confusing him. Do enjoy this moment of power of the narcissist before he finds his logic-footing again...]
Did I? Then I have to find a more illogical point, then, hm~
[ How do you take responsibility for confusing someone in the first place? When he's been told to "take responsibility" before, they wanted him to get married, but he didn't exactly have any desire to marry anyone. ]
I was not aware that marriage normally followed such an embrace. Is this a normal custom of Wonderland or Looking Glass, Cheshire?
[This is his sarcastic face, Chesh, but he seems to be getting comfortable in this position after being here this long. He might not want you to put him down...]
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[He felt things were coming to a head with Nocturne. They were not going to stand idly by much longer, and with the gate so near its needed repair, it was just a matter of time in Kazuya's mind before something big happened... but he couldn't hint at that to Cheshire. No need to burden the catman with such troubles.]
Some would say I am already a lost cause. I believe I mentioned how not many find me pleasant company before. I do not hold that against anyone. I am not like others, and I do not seek out those that would hold me back from who I am. I have grown accustom to being alone.
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[ He's probably picking up on it in the most subtle ways, anyway. But oh, speaking of his world! ]
When it comes to it, will you be looking forward to seeing your own world again?
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I am not certain I will awaken once affairs have been settled here.
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[ So obviously, the best thing is to appear behind him and pick him up (in a very awkward way because only one arm) and twirling a little with him. ]
It's Wonderland, so it's easy. [ Except rules and all. And he did promise to give him a name. ]
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Ch-Cheshire!
[Have a nervous grasp on your arm for added security.]
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But that was a bit of an unexpected reaction. Also a reaction that was both cute and amusing. ]
Yes?
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Why...? Why did pick me up?
[He didn't sound angry. He didn't even sound startled anymore. His curious mind just wanted to know why someone so alive would take interest in someone so... dead.]
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Because I felt like it?
[ What other reason does he need? ]
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[It was a harmless question really. More for curiosity sake than anything else. He was still wondering what the catman found so amusing with him. After all, he of all people knew how much of a pain in the posterior he was...]
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Not really.
[ It's not a lie. He used to gave his mistress piggyback rides before she died, and carrying her was common. Otherwise, he might pick up a few residents on rare occasions but.... No, it's not that common, despite the way that he is. ]
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[Kazuya looked down at Cheshire. He wasn't sure what he was supposed to do in this situation. He didn't look angry or upset, but he was at a loss nonetheless. He hoped Cheshire would shed some light on what came next...]
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[ Being a puzzling creature was his job. Sort of. He did delight in confused expressions, just as much as he did seeing awkward faces. ]
Do you think it's weird?
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[He seemed unsatisfied with his own answer, clearly shown on his face. Different was far to generic a word for this situation. He tried to think of a better way to express his thoughts...]
Or rather, I've never experienced it before, so I don't know how I am to react.
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Sometime has to be the first time for anything.
[ So maybe Kazuya was as weird as anyone else. Just without being as off his rocker, like just about anyone that Cheshire knew happened to be. ]
Even being picked up by a stray pet cat.
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[That's right, Cheshire. He's telling you to take responsibility for confusing him. Do enjoy this moment of power of the narcissist before he finds his logic-footing again...]
Well?
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[ How do you take responsibility for confusing someone in the first place? When he's been told to "take responsibility" before, they wanted him to get married, but he didn't exactly have any desire to marry anyone. ]
But you know, marrying a cat is pretty weird.
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[This is his sarcastic face, Chesh, but he seems to be getting comfortable in this position after being here this long. He might not want you to put him down...]
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