[ Healer has never been his role, it's difficult to even want to imagine searching for survivors among rubble and corpses. He had frozen a few enemies and just walked away from them, left them to their own fate like it had no impact on him. Maybe he'll try thinking about that later. Right now he's thinking about the quiet black room Hakuno had put together for him. Washing his clothes, finally getting all the grit out of his hair. A cup of tea. All the things she would probably be happy he was thinking about at all: downtime.
Bae gives away their return this time, rather than Griffon's loud voice. The piglet squeals noisily to see the other demon and comes to hop circles around V's feet in the snow. ]
[The house is dark, when he first gets there. Dark and silent.
It takes about half an hour for Hakuno to end up home, groping through the snow and sleet. She's exhausted; her coat is stained with dust and soot and blood, with a dark smudge of all or one of them high on one cheek. She's mid-yawn as she tumbles through the door.]
[ Someone who wants him!!! Griffon flaps and hops and settles down alongside her. ]
Those fuckin' thunderbirds. Think they're such hot shit.
[ He grumbles and grumbles until V's feet can be heard on the stairs. Just as Griffon promised, he's accompanied by a large cat. A panther that glows and flexes with red infernal energy on the inside.
V is similarly still dirty and sooty, like she is, since all he did was come home and fall asleep in a chair. He perches wearily on the arm of the couch and the panther sits beside him. ]
[Her fingers still don't have their usual strength as they preen through his feathers, but she at least manages a slow, steady pace in her petting. She weathers his grousing with patience and gentle attention until V makes his appearance.
She lifts her head, and beneath the exhaustion and filth of battle and travel her expression is sweet and bright.]
Thank you. I'm glad to see you're okay; Griffon says we got a new friend, too.
I only had a little trouble, towards the end. [ He collapsed on the road to the Keep. NBD. ] With Shadow here now, I should be approximately as strong as I was.
[ It's reassurance, in its own way, to remind her how far they've come since she found him out in the snow. He lays a hand on the big cat. Shadow's simply larger presence was easier to be tactile with. ]
It understands, but doesn't speak human tongue. Personally, I find him very expressive.
[ Sometimes it, sometimes him, sometimes just Shadow or demon. The creature was a shapeshifter, it could be whatever it wanted. ]
[ Shadow groans boredly at her and gives a big, expansive yawn. It seems the cat has already made itself comfortable in these surroundings. His disinterest is really a good sign and V pats the creature approvingly. ]
Some of our battles were a struggle still, without him. He's very valuable.
[ Griffon does ruffle angrily. ]
I'm happy, to be all together again.
[ Rather than unruffle, Griffon looks away in embarrassment. He knows V can be sappy, he just knows better than to include him in it. ]
They are demons. [ Who generally consider humans inferior snacks. ] You should be alright if you remember that.
[ Remember he has his own mind, remember he has his own way of communicating, and that he thinks he's a lot bigger and stronger than he actually is. Much like Griffon. Also remember he hangs out with demon hunters and possibly likes to play rough. ]
Don't try to... 'play' with him.
[ He had seen Nico do it once with the panther sized version and she hadn't liked the results. ]
Gosh, I wonder how on Earth I'll handle a mischievous demon.
[She continues pampering his precious bird, maintaining deadpan eye contact with V the whole time.]
Oh, speaking of taking things, I have some extra notebooks and stationary you can bring with you. Something tells me you'll be taking a lot of notes while you're there. Should I pack some toys for Griffon?
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I hung back to search for and heal survivors. I'll head home soon.
Stay safe.
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Bae gives away their return this time, rather than Griffon's loud voice. The piglet squeals noisily to see the other demon and comes to hop circles around V's feet in the snow. ]
Your very own welcoming committee.
Laugh it up, Shakespeare.
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It takes about half an hour for Hakuno to end up home, groping through the snow and sleet. She's exhausted; her coat is stained with dust and soot and blood, with a dark smudge of all or one of them high on one cheek. She's mid-yawn as she tumbles through the door.]
......I'm home.
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What's up, Nerd. You look like shit.
[ That is not the correct greeting. ]
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[She drops her bag on the coffee table, runs a faintly trembling hand over his head, and promptly, gracelessly, faceplants on the couch.]
...'m glad you're okay. How's V?
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[ Although he's awake now. He and the bird are never actually apart. ]
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[Hakuno half-rolls onto her side, cracking a bleary eye open again.]
Wait, when did we get a cat?
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[ Wow Griffon. Are you jealous bro? ]
Shadow's not so bad, doesn't like humans though.
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[She rolls over onto her back fully and opens her arms invitingly.]
How are you holding up, Chevalier? Did you out-thunder many Thunderbirds?
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Those fuckin' thunderbirds. Think they're such hot shit.
[ He grumbles and grumbles until V's feet can be heard on the stairs. Just as Griffon promised, he's accompanied by a large cat. A panther that glows and flexes with red infernal energy on the inside.
V is similarly still dirty and sooty, like she is, since all he did was come home and fall asleep in a chair. He perches wearily on the arm of the couch and the panther sits beside him. ]
Welcome home.
[ That's the proper greeting. ]
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[Her fingers still don't have their usual strength as they preen through his feathers, but she at least manages a slow, steady pace in her petting. She weathers his grousing with patience and gentle attention until V makes his appearance.
She lifts her head, and beneath the exhaustion and filth of battle and travel her expression is sweet and bright.]
Thank you. I'm glad to see you're okay; Griffon says we got a new friend, too.
[In his most Griffon way.]
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[ It's reassurance, in its own way, to remind her how far they've come since she found him out in the snow. He lays a hand on the big cat. Shadow's simply larger presence was easier to be tactile with. ]
It understands, but doesn't speak human tongue. Personally, I find him very expressive.
[ Sometimes it, sometimes him, sometimes just Shadow or demon. The creature was a shapeshifter, it could be whatever it wanted. ]
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[She keeps one hand reserved for continuing to pamper Griffon, lest he get his demonic dander up again, but raises the other one in a weak wave.]
Hi, Shadow. I don't know how much these two have told you, but I'm Hakuno. Welcome home.
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Some of our battles were a struggle still, without him. He's very valuable.
[ Griffon does ruffle angrily. ]
I'm happy, to be all together again.
[ Rather than unruffle, Griffon looks away in embarrassment. He knows V can be sappy, he just knows better than to include him in it. ]
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I'm glad to hear it. Does Shadow have any foods he likes, or do we have a second Griffon on our hands?
[Namely, a demon garbage disposal.]
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[ It would be some creepy body horror if he could maintain each unique digestive system.... What about if he was a guillotine.... Speaking of, ]
Watch for his tail. It's heavier than it looks.
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[She's too beat for verbal filters.]
Griffon says he doesn't like humans very much, though.
on today's episode of it's me or the cat
[ Remember he has his own mind, remember he has his own way of communicating, and that he thinks he's a lot bigger and stronger than he actually is. Much like Griffon. Also remember he hangs out with demon hunters and possibly likes to play rough. ]
Don't try to... 'play' with him.
[ He had seen Nico do it once with the panther sized version and she hadn't liked the results. ]
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[Though, there were girls who loved her to the point of cruelty or crushing, so...
Well, either way, she'll totally respect them. Ignore the fact that she's cradling Griffon like a gigantic feathered baby doll.]
How would you even 'play' with a panther? Jerk a rope around on the ground like a snake? I can't imagine that would be too interesting to a demon...
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She tried to play wrestle with them.
[ Kind of like people do with dogs, only with this demon panther that can turn into weapons. Nico lives on the edge. ]
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I'm not really the wrestling type. Shadow looks like he could crush me if he ever decided to sit in my lap, let alone 'play.'
[She is a fragile and squishy Master, V.]
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Good. But do let me know if he causes you any trouble. He can be... mischievious.
[ His precious cat. ]
I'll take both with me when I leave for Terebellum.
[ This revives Griffon's mouth: ]
He's got classes. I already know I'm gonna die of boredom. Fuckin' nerd shit.
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[She continues pampering his precious bird, maintaining deadpan eye contact with V the whole time.]
Oh, speaking of taking things, I have some extra notebooks and stationary you can bring with you. Something tells me you'll be taking a lot of notes while you're there. Should I pack some toys for Griffon?
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I'm certain I will. We only have a week to take down as much as we can, from the professor and the library.
[ It was going to be rather challenging. ]
I can't bring attention to myself. They'll each have to wait quietly, until we return.
[ See! How boring! It's going to be for Griffon! Pat him consolingly. ]
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Well, speaking as somebody who was designed to be nondescript, keeping your head down shouldn't be too hard, with that much to do.
...but.
[She levels a finger at him.]
You better not use this as an excuse to skip meals. I'm checking with Griffon when you come home.
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