[Ah. Those words tug at his heart-strings, and he squeezes Atsushi's hand just a bit tighter. He may not be looking up at Ranpo, but Ranpo's still looking at him.]
...you remember what I said about the flowers I got you for Valentine's Day, right? Those sunflowers I saw when I was a kid-- it's not just that I like looking at them. When I see them, I feel like I'm home again. Like I'm with my family.
[He reaches up to rest a hand on Atsushi's cheek, hoping to coax him into looking back at him.]
When I look at you, I don't just see another person named Atsushi Nakajima. I see you. I see someone I love. Someone I consider family. Someone who makes me so happy, I can hardly believe it sometimes.
And anything that could make me even half as happy as you do couldn't possibly be wrong.
[The hand that had been on Atsushi's cheek shifts so he can wipe the tears from his eyes, before he ducks his head forward to press their foreheads together.]
Anytime you need to hear it-- I'll happily say it again.
[Watson sits up properly, hopping into Atsushi's lap. "Berry! And apple! And-- caterpillar!"]
...you know, I don't think we can find that last one in a store.
But aside from the fact that I can't seem to stop him from eating bugs, he doesn't really like meat? I'm still figuring it out, but it's not quite a fox's diet.
Hmm... hey, Tiger? It's okay to show Atsushi, right?
[If he doesn't take over to say no, Ranpo's gonna pull out his phone to pull up the video in question. The visual gets jumbled once they're sitting down and while playing hide and seek, but the audio captures up until Tiger's little "I love you" to Ranpo.]
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...you remember what I said about the flowers I got you for Valentine's Day, right? Those sunflowers I saw when I was a kid-- it's not just that I like looking at them. When I see them, I feel like I'm home again. Like I'm with my family.
[He reaches up to rest a hand on Atsushi's cheek, hoping to coax him into looking back at him.]
When I look at you, I don't just see another person named Atsushi Nakajima. I see you. I see someone I love. Someone I consider family. Someone who makes me so happy, I can hardly believe it sometimes.
And anything that could make me even half as happy as you do couldn't possibly be wrong.
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Tears well up in the corners of his eyes, but he blinks them back.]
I... thank you. I needed, I needed to hear that.
[He might never let go of Ranpo's hand.]
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Anytime you need to hear it-- I'll happily say it again.
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[He kisses Ranpo briefly, soft and chaste.]
...you can stay for more than just one night, if you want.
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Oh? You mean like a weekend sleepover?
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[He could be moving in with Poe, Atsushi doesn't know that he isn't.]
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Moving in? [His expression goes from mild surprise to a wide grin in the span of just a few seconds.]
Hmm... how about it, Watty? Do you wanna live with Asucchi-papa and Taiga-papa?
[Watson's response is to YELL and also roll around happily in Ranpo's lap as his tail wags like crazy. Yes, he likes this idea a lot!!]
Well, I guess that settles it!
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What do you like to eat, Watson? I'll go grocery shopping soon, I think I'm short on snacks.
[At least, he is if Ranpo's going to live with him.]
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...you know, I don't think we can find that last one in a store.
But aside from the fact that I can't seem to stop him from eating bugs, he doesn't really like meat? I'm still figuring it out, but it's not quite a fox's diet.
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[He'll pick some off the ground if he has to.]
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[After about the third lap, Ranpo manages to grab him, holding him loosely so he can still squirm around.]
Okay, but if you see him hunting for them-- he can't eat the really fuzzy ones or the neon colored ones. He'll do it anyway, but they make him sick.
["Spicy caterpillar..."]
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Not too fuzzy, no big warning sign colors. Understood. And what do I need to know for the care and feeding of my Ranpo?
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I'll send you a snack list later. But other than that--
[He lifts Watson up Circle of Life-style before turning and plopping his head down in Atsushi's lap.]
All you need to do is pet me and give me a warm bed to sleep in, and I'll be golden!
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Atsushi smiles brightly and gives Ranpo some scritches behind the ears.]
I think I can do that. The hardest part will be keeping you and Tiger from eating each other's snacks.
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Oh, I think I can avoid his -- unless it's cordis. Then all bets are off.
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You might have to cuddle him extra to make up for it. However will you survive.
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I got it on video.
[Important blackmail material.]
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[a man with priorities.]
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[If he doesn't take over to say no, Ranpo's gonna pull out his phone to pull up the video in question. The visual gets jumbled once they're sitting down and while playing hide and seek, but the audio captures up until Tiger's little "I love you" to Ranpo.]
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Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.
[He is so full of dokis he can't stand it.]
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[Also he's totally sending this video to Atsushi now.]
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[...okay when he says 'our children' that sounds way more gay than it actually is in this particular scenario.]
I know I do, sometimes.
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Well, all the better that we'll both be here, then. Now you can both dote on Watty to your heart's content whenever you want!
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I couldn't have asked for a better pair of roomates.
...thank you. For agreeing to it.
[Even if he knows Ranpo was lonely on his own too, he's still grateful.]
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I feel like I should be thanking you...
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