felinguistic | (no subject)

Is that her name? [ Huh. ]

That you found a recording room and investigated the tapes. [ ... ] You might want to come up with a compelling explanation for your little fox bride, she was incredibly angry you were cheating on her like that.

That's what she prefers. But she's right. That's what we found. [Though he raises an eyebrow at that.]

Was she? She did say she was the jealous type.

The walls certainly aren't soundproof. Whether they were meant to be or not, or whether we were meant to hear that. Something to note and maybe reconfirm going forward.

[ Ah, there we go. ] So it was you. Thank you for confirming.

And yes, she was very unhappy with the prospect you were less devoted to her than she is to you. I hear women like flowers, or more personalised tokens that relate to things they enjoy or like, if you need to apologise with a little more clout before she claws your eyes out.

And here I thought it was just the floor. [There's a bitter little smile.] It's someone else's turn to experiment.

[But oh? He tilts his head.] Dealt with a lot of angry women before, Shiraishi? [Lmao he's not addressing like half of this, it's fine.]

[ He shrugs. ] Maybe they did one and forgot the other. Either way, we had an audio show from whatever you found.

Yes. [ But hey, he didn't spirit marry a fox with a mean girls streak. it's fine. ] I work with a few of them enough for them to be annoyed at my existence. It's not like I have to apologise.

Hope you enjoyed it. I don't always work for free. [Shut UP Junpei this isn't helping.]

You do seem to have that kind of personality. [Just. Just saying.] I'll take care of Tamamo on my own time.

If I ever want a impromptu audio porn session again I'll be sure to pocket some cash ahead of time.

[ hm. he has no idea what you're talking about, junpei. ]

I'm just an honest person. I don't concern myself if people don't like that. [ Hm. ] Make it sooner rather than later, I don't want her clawing my eyes out because she doesn't like hearing the truth. [ See previous statement. See consequences of previous statement in action. ]

What exactly is your idea of honesty? [There's a slightly imploring look. There are a few definition here, and he can't quite decide which applies.] And why would she claw your eyes out?

[What did you tell his fox wife??]

I tell people the truth. [ Even if they don't want to hear it. ] You tell me. She's got quite the temper on her for someone so determined to pretend to be an archetypal demure ladylike wife-type.

The whole truth? Or a condensed version? [Do not play this game with him, cat-man. He'll get back to talking about Tamamo in a moment.]

You’re quite specific about this. Trouble with liars in the past?

[ But he waves a hand. ]

As in if someone is being unreasonable, slow off the mark, or not doing enough I don’t have a problem telling them. That sort of truth. Surprising how many people get worked up about it.

[He doesn't answer, predictably.]

A bluntness then. People don't like having their flaws pointed out to them. That's hardly a surprise. [Junpei's included in that but it's fine.] But that's a kind of truth we'll need here, I guess.

[ Shocking. ]

Of course they don't. But they like it even less when they find people talking about them behind their backs. So I'll just tell them to their face, it's more direct and they can improve themselves if they have the desire to.

["Spoken like someone who knows people talk behind his back..."]

Then...if you have something to say to my face, go ahead and say it. [A slight grin.] Unless this was really just about what you think you heard.

[ Everyone talks behind Shiraishi's back. It's fine, they have fun and rant away. ]

Oh it really was about what everyone thought they heard. And to warn you about your wife. You move fast, by the way.

If I want to tell you something, I'll lead with it. [ Hmm. ]

Good to know. [He'll have to keep that in mind.] Let's just say I know a good thing when I see it.

Interesting description for petty, easily angered and hard headed. But I can’t fault her for that determination and confidence to follow a dream.

[ He sounds completely serious. ]

Neither can I. [He sounds equally serious.] You'd think most people would do anything to get what they want, wouldn't you?

That's a scary statement to make. Anything can be anything.

Yeah. What's so scary about that? [No he's 100% serious here.]

How far would you go for something you wanted? Cheating? Blackmail?

Would you hurt someone?

Would you kill someone?

[Ah. He doesn't answer immediately, but...]

Are you giving me examples, or are you asking me specifically?

I wonder.

[ He's still smiling. ]

Guess we'll have to hope it doesn't come to something like that.

I know you're not stupid, man. [He shakes his head.] But sure. We can hope for that and see what happens.

[He just doesn't believe it won't come to that. That's how these games go.]

I’m not.

[ And that’s probably your answer there. Are you going to commit murder, Junpei? ]

I’m not optimistic.