now that was something beni could never take lightly. even as his personal space is crowded and treated like a small insect, he still seemed to take that threat a little personally. ❝ touch him and you're a dead cat. don't care what you do to be in the process but I will skin ye. ❞ (+)

—— 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐓𝐄𝐑.@covetous-cat.bsky.social · 2d ago

"Somewhere else? Ah.. Perhaps you're right ..." Welter hummed in a theatrical sing-song tone before pulling back, though leaving little space between them as he'd lock eyes with Beni. "Like that sweet little doggy."

❝ offering to keep me safe ... I really appreciate that. ❞

𝖱𝖾𝗇 .@orumeito.bsky.social · 2d ago

"Mm? What makes you say that?"

it was a strange concoction. part of him wanted to fight. his anger welled up easily. yet another part was terrified. like an actual small bird being caught in a cat's jaws. ❝ I'm no damn meal, so get a taste somewhere else... ❞ it was a bit shaky, but he said it regardless. standing his ground.

—— 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐓𝐄𝐑.@covetous-cat.bsky.social · 2d ago

"It's not a necessity ... But I do consider it more of a desire. A pleasure to indulge in." His tongue dragged across a fanged grin, his icy stare burrowing into the bird-like as he caught hold of his hair in a tight grasp. "So then in that aspect I get ... Hungry."

❝ i think I'm safe as long as I'm not alone ... ❞

Shiroba ○ Bloodlust@unrequitedreject.bsky.social · 2d ago

" mhmm.... okay only because you said so." He trusts Beni not to hide things unlike a certain... man. "Still where would you like to go?"

❝ you're a good friend, ren. ❞

𝖱𝖾𝗇 .@orumeito.bsky.social · 2d ago

"Mm, I'll protect you Beni, don't worry."

beni froze on the spot, not really wanting to pull away just incase that would invite trouble. the snake he could handle, but this? how the hell was he supposed to do anything? ❝ o-oh? didn't think we needed to eat or could feel hungry... ❞

—— 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐓𝐄𝐑.@covetous-cat.bsky.social · 2d ago

"Yes, I got the feeling everyone has mixed views about me coming back. Excitement...curiousity....𝘧𝘦𝘢𝘳." He mused quietly, eyes fixed the the long braid of hair Beni sported so neatly, of which Welter would toy with absent-mindedly. "I guess you could say I'm quite hungry today."

❝ please really, you don't have to. I asked to be on my own today ... so it really isn't his fault. ❞

Shiroba ○ Bloodlust@unrequitedreject.bsky.social · 2d ago

"I don't think so either. You can stay with me and Seren. We'll keep you safe till Koujaku is off work and ill sock him one for leaving you alone considering before he wouldn't let me cuddle with you because he needed you for work."

❝ you'd protect your friend, right? ❞ ૮(•͈⌔•͈)ა

𝖱𝖾𝗇 .@orumeito.bsky.social · 2d ago

"It should be.. fine? Sort of."

well, this was a good life while it lasted. here is hoping his motherboard and chip gets replanted into a bigger body in the future. ❝ well, i guess we all didn't expect to see you today ... uhm ... so, how have you been? ❞

—— 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐓𝐄𝐑.@covetous-cat.bsky.social · 2d ago

"I'm a fan of surprises myself. So I'll take it then it must be a good thing. Because I'd hate to find out something different. And we don't want that, do we?"

❝ for all the shit i give you ... you're truly the most amazing master, koujaku. ❞ ૮(•͈⌔•͈)ა

❝ No! Not at all! Just ... a surprise is all... ❞

—— 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐓𝐄𝐑.@covetous-cat.bsky.social · 3d ago

"You make is sound like that's a 𝐛𝐚𝐝 thing. Is it a bad thing..? Hm?"

❝ you can fight off a lion, right? of course you can! ❞ ૮(•͈⌔•͈)ა

❝ no just ... wasn't expecting you out here ... ❞

—— 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐓𝐄𝐑.@covetous-cat.bsky.social · 3d ago

Feathers all in a ruffle, Beni-san? You seem .... tense.

❝ someone hide me. anyone! ❞

❝ ... you can bite real hard right? ❞

𝖱𝖾𝗇 .@orumeito.bsky.social · 3d ago

......Something ominous just happened.

beni looked at the glass a moment. it was definitely a nicer smell and colour in his opinion. plus it was cold. kou liked the heated sake which made the alcohol so overpowering. he took a small sip, giving a slight shrug. ❝ not bad ... better that other things. ❞ [+]

𝓗ersha.@serpentallmate.bsky.social · last wk.

ㅤ going to mention how Virus and Trip were also from the yakuza and Morphine. “ I hope you like the taste more than sake. ” ㅤ

he definitely felt way out of place here. koujaku goes to sketchy places, but definitely not this sketchy. he followed along, honestly taken aback with how well hersha was just accepted. maybe his master paid a good amount to this place. or some other underground arrangement. [+]

𝓗ersha.@serpentallmate.bsky.social · last wk.

ㅤ a bottle and will make sure we won't get bothered by the others. ” Dimmed lights，a huge bar and expensive drinks. Men in suits and women in their nicest dresses. It's a high - end place. “ If you see people get handsy，don't stare. ” ㅤ

man he really just avoided it! and he couldn't argue. he seemed to understand that it was a touchy topic. ❝ ready as ever. let's hope i don't take your clients away. ❞ he joked, helping to take some extra supplies if needed. this was fun. an actual assistant is more involved.

✦ . 𝐊𝐨𝐮𝐣𝐚𝐤𝐮 ✦ .@redsparrow19.bsky.social · last wk.

"I talk". Hes getting riled up here... Though he soon calms down and sighs heavily... "Right...ready to go now Beni?" Hes gathering his satchel full of hair supplies..

❝ guessin' I can't fight them and should keep my mouth shut, huh? unless we wanna deal with a pack of idiots? that sort of place? ❞ he followed close. he really knew how to put on a mean face. probably learned it fron his master. kick to smirk with a deadly glare. ❝ you go there often like this? ❞

𝓗ersha.@serpentallmate.bsky.social · last wk.

ㅤ a thing and usually mind their own business. Ready? ” ㅤ

there was a slight heistation before accepting. taking the other's hand as he got up. he never really thought about it like that. he always just wanted to experience the world the way their creators did. then again, it was a different game when it came to rib or rhyme. ❝ deal! lead the way. ❞

𝓗ersha.@serpentallmate.bsky.social · last wk.

ㅤ of wine. Let's go to one of my spots now，my treat of course. ” ㅤ

❝ I'm just sayin' to talk to the guy. seriously... ❞ beni only really showed this side to koujaku. an honest and caring one. quickly replaced by a smile and nod as he messed with the braid a bit. ❝ yeah I do! waaayy better now. thank you, master. ❞

✦ . 𝐊𝐨𝐮𝐣𝐚𝐤𝐮 ✦ .@redsparrow19.bsky.social · last wk.

“Beni…” He does 𝘯𝘰𝘵-! As f his face could get any redder… Koujaku finishes his handiwork and brushes a hand through his own hair as he lets out a heavy sigh, “M’not saying your stupid its just-“ Though he cuts off and leaves it at that as the All-Mate admires himself in the mirror, “You like it?

❝ guess I shouldn't be suprised. given the other things out there ... ❞ he gave a slight shrug, glancing over to the other. ❝ I guess it is just about the company. I do give koujaku grief about it often. ah well ... ❞

𝓗ersha.@serpentallmate.bsky.social · last wk.

ㅤ “ Same as me. My master likes wine and we drink it every now and then. I can taste the sweetness，but nothing else. ”ㅤAnd yet，there were times he enjoyed it. But only because he was with Virus and the mood was good. “ There is，you didn't know? ” ㅤ

❝ I can taste it, but not much else sadly. I have a few drinks with koujaku, but thay sake is so bad, i don't understand the appeal. ❞ he picked up the table chip. digitally paying over for the food they had. he was sure koujaku wouldn't mind all that much. ❝ there an install for that? ❞

𝓗ersha.@serpentallmate.bsky.social · last wk.

ㅤ jobs，no killing. ㅤ

the snake was playing big. beni never really knew when to back down. maybe that was his biggest flaw. not able to back down despite the odds against him. he gave a huff, lazily wrapping an arm over the back of the chair where hersha was sitting. keeping an eye out for the dishes that [+]

𝓗ersha.@serpentallmate.bsky.social · last wk.

ㅤ He's enjoying this so much，but he doesn't want Beni to overheat either. Hersha moves to sit next to Beni and licks his cheek. “ You're much more interesting to me than anything on the menu，Beni-kun. Anyway，where's the feline dish? ” ㅤ

❝ I'm not stupid ... I know the look you give a lady and the look you give him — ❞ he gave a small huff, honestly a little insulted that his master would lie to him like this. he'll give him an earful later properly. regardless. the matter was dropped once koujaku finished. [+]

✦ . 𝐊𝐨𝐮𝐣𝐚𝐤𝐮 ✦ .@redsparrow19.bsky.social · last wk.

If anything, nowadays he'd not eat a full meal unless he was at the Seragaki household. In a way, it was more out of comfort. Despite Beni giving him an earful, he finally finishes off his hair which he then gives Beni a mirror, "Hows it looking?"

❝ eat somethin' from the damn menu! I'm not a dish you can have! ❞ dammit this guy ... he can play along, sure. but something started to get under his skin. maybe this model was more frustrating to manage overall. it was irritating him with the amount of senses it had compared to his bird one.

𝓗ersha.@serpentallmate.bsky.social · last wk.

ㅤ “ Did you just compliment my fangs while threatening me? How cuuute.ᐟ ”ㅤYes，he lives for those reactions. Such a cute，little edible bird he is. The Allmate flashes him a smile，with his fangs in full display. “ What if I nibble your neck? ” ㅤ

❝ in your damn dreams! ❞ he huffed, taking a few more bites before just losing his appetite now. he was easily ticked off. this time was no different. ❝ you can tey, but I'll knock those pretty fangs out. I don't just lay back or cower. ❞

𝓗ersha.@serpentallmate.bsky.social · last wk.

ㅤ “ Huh? That's sudden. Well，I just enjoy your reactions，I guess. But I am sure you taste better than every kind of meat here. ”ㅤHe laughs out loud，with his hand covering his mouth. “ Beni-kun，won't you let me have a bite〜? ” ㅤ

💢 ❝ don't get any ideas. we're friends. not whatever you and aoba-san have goin' on. ❞ he gave a soft scoff, holding still despite his little reaction to the teasing. he didn't want to mess up koujaku's work. ❝ I keep tellin' ye to eat ... but nooo. we're going to some random lady's [+]

✦ . 𝐊𝐨𝐮𝐣𝐚𝐤𝐮 ✦ .@redsparrow19.bsky.social · last wk.

Koujaku takes the comb, parting a side of Bennis hair for some final touches, "I miss Ms Taes cooking...to be fair we havent had much of a meal this week huh...".

⁉️ this guy! treating him like a cute little pet despite the change in model. the model was only an inch shorter too! he'd kick him in the shins but managed to restrain the idea pretty quickly. ❝ I'll kick your ass, aoba. what's the big deal? you know not to zone out amd now you're treatin' [+]

⟡ — aoba ݁ ˖Ი𐑼⋆@aobunny.bsky.social · last wk.

"oh — beni !" his eyes lit up at seeing the familiar & friendly face. "i didn't see ya there." he chuckled, ruffling the red hair. "sorry about that. how are you doing ?"