[ One day, Date will care about Ryuki's career and his personal reputation at work! Maybe! For now, he doesn't think much of it, slouching his entire body weight onto Ryuki as he drags him along and rubbing his face against his ears and hair in a way that's far too affectionate and probably a result of his rut. Oh well! But Ryuki is right that ABIS is, at least, small and contained so there's not really many people who know what's going on, this deep underground.
When they get to the lockers, Date is a little reluctant to part so even as they stand there just inside the room, Date keeps rubbing his face up against Ryuki and even nips at the base of his ear a little, playful. Date is always kind of handsy with Ryuki, just a result of his wolfish nature, but he's always a bit more clingy when he's near his rut. ]
Well β yeah. But that doesn't mean anything, does it? You still smell good even when I'm not near my rut.
[ Date, stop clinging to Ryuki and go get changed. Things Aiba is frantically yelling at him in his head while he ignores her right now. ]
[ he notes, to himself, just how sharp date's teeth are, when the other nips at his ear. that alone makes him jump again β a small, surprised gasp slipping past his lips. sure, physical contact isn't new, but dealing with a wolf so close to a rut is basically asking to be bit β it's something all the rabbit moms warn their children about. if they're alive. unfortunately, ryuki's wasn't. ]
I mean... yeah, but... should you even be at work, Mr. Date? [ he chokes out, a little high-pitched, glancing up at the other.
even now, it's kind of obvious date doesn't want to let go. and, something inside of ryuki doesn't want him to let go, either. his thoughts keep spiraling β around the sharp teeth, around the scent of him, around his warmth; if they spar, and he gets all sweaty, it'll be even worse, right?
... it's fine. this is fine. they both have excellent self-control and nothing will happen. yeah! ]
Oh. Um. I need... to change... [ gently reminding him to let go... ]
[ Nothing's going to happen because they are both adults who can control their hormones. Obviously. But even as Ryuki says he needs to change, Date doesn't... exactly... move. He's busy sniffing down to the back of Ryuki's neck, snuffling lightly there as his arm grips him a little more firmly. Then there's hot breath against Ryuki's neck as Date opens his mouth to lick before β ]
Ow!
[ Aiba sends a shock of electricity through Date's body, forcing him to let go of Ryuki and jump back, stung. There's a bit of silent fuming as Date argues with Aiba internally before he shakes his head and breathes out heavily, looking at Ryuki. ]
Alright. Yeah. Let's change.
[ Date still isn't processing the ramifications of what's about to happen. The sweat and wrestling with each other on the sparring mats, dressed in light clothes that don't hide very much. It's all just going to go straight to his dick, honestly, and everyone seems to know that but Date. Aiba is already frantically messaging Tama to see if there's a way to save Ryuki from Date but, well, we'll see.
Either way, Date moves to his designated locker, grumbling under his breath as he unclasps his jacket and starts to remove his clothing. ]
[ tama watches date get shocked with a smile on her face: ryuki, in the other hand, is slightly horrified he'd done something to hurt the other, even as his grip was starting to grow bruising. "no worries," tama assures him. "aiba's just keeping that horndog in check." which should be a good thing, of course, and he felt date's hot breath on his neck, for a moment, before the other had jumped away. a little stuck on the sensation, still, he looks at the wolf apologetically. ]
Sorry, Mr. Date... [ even if it's not his fault and aiba's just trying to protect him...
tama keeps telling him that this is not a good idea, unless he wants to be mauled in any and all senses of the word, but he doesn't seem too bothered by the idea. if it helps date let off some steam, then what's wrong with it? surely, it's not going to go anywhere too bad β and tama promises him she'll beg aiba to give date electrical brain damage if he tries anything too risky.
so, sure. trying to very pointedly not look in date's direction as he's changing (and failing), he opens his locker and takes out the sparring uniform. it's just a simple, white t-shirt and a pair of loose sweatpants; comfortable and easy to move in, but also pretty flimsy. be that as it may, he makes a quick work of tugging his pants down his thighs, turning his head to date to sneak a peek at the other's bare back. for normal reasons. ]
Are you going to be absent for the rest of the week, Mr. Date? [ and then, very nonchalantly and not at all because he cares: ] ... any plans for your rut?
[ Date barely registers Ryuki's apology because he's still arguing internally with Aiba that he's not doing anything wrong and that Ryuki is a grown adult who can handle a bit of biting. Which Aiba just takes offense to and threatens to electrocute him again. It's fine! But then he's in the middle of changing and he strips down all the way, standing there in his boxer briefs and hanging up his clothes in the locker when he hears Ryuki's question. ]
Plans? [ Ah, right. He should probably... figure out what to do about his rut. There are plenty of services to call that'll give him company through it but β ] No, not really. I'm broke at the moment so I don't have money for a rut companion.
[ And... obviously... no one he knows would want to do it for free, right? So. ]
I'll just use my stipend to pay for a hotel and ride it out alone. It's going to be a pain in the ass but it'll be over by next week.
[ His stipend being, of course, part of his benefits package at work. For heat/rut animals, they get a stipend to cover expenses during their heat/rut. Expenses like medical costs, toys, hotel rooms, whatever but it's not nearly enough to cover a companion. That's definitely out of his budget.
For now, he starts to change into his gym clothes. A t-shirt with ABIS' logo and MPD branded sweatpants. Because he is a cheapskate and obviously kept the free work clothes for this. ]
[ tama gives him a whole rant about how he needs to be careful, because wolves can get aggressive when riled up, but he's not really listening to her as much as he's processing date's words. so he'll be alone. that's good. ... is that good? is that what he usually does? if his first thought was paying for someone, that means he's got no one to call, right? ... but, is that true? it's mr. date, and ryuki foolishly believes everyone wants him, so... ]
Oh. Right. Um... [ he would offer to help, and it's on the tip of his tongue, but then he remembers that 1. he's ryuki kuruto, and nobody, much less date kaname, would want that and 2. he's got work to do, and he has to be good at it, or else he'll taint his brother's legacy. so. he just stays quiet, as tama loudly sighs in his ear, exasperated. ] You're always broke, Mr. Date.
[ he settles for that.
afterwards, he steps into the sweatpants, hiding the small tail that sticks out from the bottom of his back, and, unsurprisingly, gets the shirt caught on his long ears. after a bit of fumbling, he's changed, shoving his work clothes into the locker as he glances at date again. ]
... if you need me to pay for a companion for you, I can. [ ........
he should get tased by tama for this. imagine telling your crush you'll buy them someone to keep them company. but! look! he wants to be! useful! ]
[ Date, meanwhile, is changing with the confidence that comes from being a predator. He unclasps the button for his tail on the back of his pants and pulls them up, buttoning them around the tail and giving it a practiced wag to make sure the pants sit right. Then he's pulling the shirt over his head and unlike Ryuki, it goes easily past his wolf ears and over his head, settling over his shoulders. He's changed pretty quickly and is going to be pulling on a pair of sneakers next as he replies to Ryuki. ]
I'm not always broke. I'm like, medium levels of broke. Sometimes. Occasionally. I get by, alright?
[ Huff!!! This, this is a lie. Either way, Date continues to get changed until his sneakers are on and he bounces on his feet a few times to get settled before closing his locker and turning to face Ryuki properly. He's still, admittedly, stuck on Ryuki's scent and in the looser fitting clothes, the scent is stronger. He really wants more of it.
But then Ryuki blindsides him with the offer and he looks shocked. ]
Seriously? You'd do that for me?
[ He hasn't had a rut companion in years, paid or not, and the idea of it... ohhh... he could get a hot little rabbit girl who he could fuck like crazy. Rabbits are always in heat, aren't they? That would make this so good β
Wait.
Rabbits are always in heat. His eyes flick to Ryuki's ears for a moment before his brow furrows. Hm. Something to think about. ]
[ honestly, he said it before he could think about it, but... in all reality, no matter how he feels about date, his senior's well-being will always come before ryuki's feelings. if he'd wanted him to order him five rut companions, he'd make the call without so much as thinking about it β it's the kind of blind devotion that can only be described as utterly and hopelessly naive. and what has date done do deserve it? well... he was nice to ryuki, for one β
... well. anyway! ]
Yeah, sure. I want you to be at your 100% when you come back. [ so they can catch more criminals and stuff. it's all strictly work, or so ryuki would claim, at least.
his ears, seemingly aware of being looked at, twitch when date glances at them. ryuki remains oblivious, though, tipping his head to the side with a quizzical expression. well, date can think about the offer β it's probably a bit presumptuous of him, honestly β but for now, ryuki just moves to open the door to the gym. ]
Sorry if it's weird thing to offer. [ he throws in, after a moment, waiting for date to follow. ] I'm just worried.
[ Date is following, eager, interested, and still noodling on the fact that rabbits are always in heat. It's a concept he knew but never exactly put together in regards to Ryuki until now. He wonders... how does the guy manage it? Does he pay for heat companions all the time? Maybe. He has the money, doesn't he? Hmm.
For now, he follows Ryuki into the gym, sniffing the air to catch his scent again and growl slightly under his breath, pleased by the aroma. He's full of energy right now, ready to spar and burn off some of this excess. He's still thinking about Ryuki and heat companions though and suddenly he's not very pleased by the thought. The idea of some other guy pinning Ryuki down and taking him while Ryuki drools with desperation and lust. No, that's... no.
Ryuki belongs to him, doesn't he? ]
Nah, you're fine. [ He's going to reach up then and ruffle Ryuki's hair between his ears. ] I know you're just looking out for me.
[ He's going to move into the center of the room, where the mats are and start stretching. Leg held behind him, he continues, thinking idly. ]
Honestly, it'd be nice to have a rut companion. I haven't had anyone to share my rut with in years. I don't have the money to pay and... ehh, things don't usually work out with anyone else.
[ Honestly, the last time was Hitomi when he was still in his old body. That's how long it's been. ]
N-no! Not at all! I mean β your job keeps you busy, so...
[ he's relieved, despite knowing full-well it can't be good for date to always be alone through his ruts. still β there's a very distinct part of him that feels happy, and he should really shove that back down his throat already. as for ryuki, well... he's learned to suppress himself enough to where the constant urge to pounce on something is not as prominent β it only really rises back up when he's around date, which, up until now, he thinks he controlled pretty well.
a lot of people settle for arrangements. it's just convenient.
ryuki knows he could, technically, pay for someone to help him take the edge off β but he doesn't feel particularly inclined to.
with a small wrinkle of his nose, he wanders over to date and the mats, sitting across from him to begin stretching, too. ]
Um... do you have any preferences? For your companion, I mean. Like another wolf, maybe? [ there are people who prefer their own species, and then there are those who don't β ryuki supposes both are understandable, given the circumstances. someone of your own kind would understand you better, but maybe it gets stale? ... not that he really knows. ]
[ It really is a blessing that Ryuki gives him the benefit of the doubt. Because no, his job doesn't keep him that busy. Not busy enough he can't find companionship. But he's just a loser who spends most of his time at hostess clubs.
For now, he just focuses on his stretching, reaching down to touch his toes and then leaning on his leg as he considers Ryuki and his question. His answer comes easily, almost immediately, he doesn't think twice about it. ]
Nah, I like prey animals. [ Date...? ] Especially like, rabbits. My favorite hostess is a rabbit, and then there's you. [ DATE...? ] So cute and small and feisty. And rabbits smell so good.
[ Aiba is now threatening to shock him again, which gets a frown on his face while he argues with her again for a moment. He's not sexually harassing his junior! He's just paying him a compliment!
And he's not being a predator bigot! Prey animals are just cute, everyone knows that! ]
[ he'll start stretching, too, leaning back on his arms to start bringing his legs up to his chest, then back down, interchangeably. considering he's a huge workaholic and spends most of his time at work, he doesn't even realize that actually, most people still manage to have free time... date's a seasoned agent, though, and ryuki's still just a rookie; he needs to be putting more work than most people, because he's got something to prove.
his ear twitches, again, when date mentions rabbits.
it shouldn't be a surprise β it's totally normal to have a preference for... the other kind of animals. if ryuki had to say something, he'd probably say he prefers predators, too; still, hearing it from date, and being mentioned as one of his favorites β
he flushes a bright red, turning away quickly to pretend he's just stretching his torso. ]
Right, haha. [ NERVOUSLY ] It's probably because we're always in heat.
[ Date freezes when Ryuki mentions that rabbits are always in heat, but not because of shock or anything like that. But because he wants to know more, because that's so sexy and he's never been able to talk to a real rabbit about it. His tail wags immediately, excitement showing in his body as it perks up, ears twitching as well. He grins, standing up straight and putting his hands on his hips. ]
So, it's true then? Rabbits are always in heat. I wasn't sure if that was just one of those porno things or not.
[ Then, without warning, he's going to drop down to the floor to get on Ryuki's level, crawling over to him and placing a hand on his knee. He shakes it, eagerly, his own tail still wagging as he does. ]
C'monnnn, give me the deets. Do you like, jack off every night to go to bed or hire heat companions every weekend or what? You β [ He sniffs the air, leaning forward as he clearly sniffs Ryuki a few times, curious. ] β You don't smell like heat, so you must use scent blockers.
[ A big dramatic sigh here. ]
What a shame too! I'd love to smell your heat, I bet it's so sexy.
[ Aiba is threatening him with an electric shock again. ]
[ date seems to find the subject pretty exciting β ryuki blinks, when the other suddenly gets up and wanders over, figuring he probably wants to help him stretch, or something. the wagging tail is cute β even though it's definitely wagging for nefarious purposes β and ryuki ends up staring at it, half-mesmerized, leaning back on his elbows and shaking his head. ]
It's true, but I guess everyone deals with it differently. Um... I just medicate a lot. [ hence the fact that he doesn't even smell like it, or anything.
he's sure other rabbits have it worse, on account of... not being strange. ryuki feels a bit like the odd one out β biology has always been secondary to pursuing his brother's dream, and he thinks it must've dulled his animal instincts, at some point. most prey animals don't do jobs like police officers β they wouldn't have half a mind to. it takes a lot of self-preservation to make it in a place filled with predators.
but that's really neither here nor there when your superior officer is sexually harassing you β ]
Huh?! I mean, um... β ! [ tama is mentally shaking her fist at date. ryuki's bright red, glancing away, both ears standing at attention. ] I wouldn't know. I feel like I've been blocking it for ages now.
[ it's just far easier than dealing with it any other way. ]
[ Date's hand is still on Ryuki's knee and Ryuki is leaning back on his elbows, all tantalizingly spread out for Date's purview and really, it's a miracle Date hasn't jumped him yet. They haven't even started to spar! He's still all worked up with energy to burn! Date rubs his thumb back and forth over Ryuki's knee as he considers what he says though.
Medicate a lot, huh? That can't be healthy. Probably explains why Ryuki's so twitchy if he isn't getting his natural needs met when he should be. What a shame. Date considers a lot of things then, his mind whirring β both from his pre-rut and his natural all too curious mind. ]
You ever think about getting off the meds?
[ He genuinely doesn't mean this in a sleazeball way, he's just concerned for Ryuki's long term health. Being on heat blockers is a temporary solution, though he admittedly doesn't know if there are rabbit specific heat blockers that work more long term. But at the end of the day, it should be better for Ryuki to be with a partner over the meds. Right? ]
I know you're probably used to them but... you're still young and you don't want to still be relying on that junk when you're in your 30s.
[ A shrug and he leans forward, one hand still on Ryuki's knee while the other braces itself next to Ryuki's elbow. This is all to give him the leverage to lean forward and sniff at Ryuki. Leaning even more forward, he sniffs at his throat, breathing in his scent, like he can somehow cut through the meds to find the scent of his heat.
[ maybe it was naive of him to think date would be interested in his exercise. when he doesn't move his leg, ryuki just lets him keep a hold on it, not moving from his spot. ]
Not really. If I did, I wouldn't be able to do my job, probably...
[ well, if he had someone to fuck it out of him, then sure β but he doesn't, and stopping the blockers would equal to being unreasonably horny 24/7. honestly, he doesn't know how other rabbits do it, and hasn't had his parents to explain it to him, either β it feels awkward to ask strangers, and his brother's dead, so it's not like they can compare misery. he'd died at a pretty crucial time in both of their puberties, too, and from there, ryuki's always been on his own.
tama searches the internet for him, sometimes, but what works for random people might not end up working for him. ]
I know... I know that, but... [ but paying someone for sex feels wrong? he likes to think he's not interested enough to go that far, even if tama's suggested it a bunch of times before. it wouldn't be hard, because plenty of services dedicated to this kind of a thing exist β but ryuki's always stubbornly refused it.
he's not even concerned about himself. he's more concerned about date having to be alone through his rut. ]
Mr. Date? [ the natural instinct of a prey animal kicks in β he hesitates, feeling a sudden urge to run, or maybe throw a kick, or something. a rabbit shouldn't have a wolf looming over him, after all β and he can feel his face grow redder, as date sniffs at his neck, fighting the urge to tip his head back and just bare his throat for the other without any fight at all.
well, they're still supposed to spar, so he'll shove that instinct back β only possible thanks to the meds, too β and try to kick date off, pushing himself up. ]
[ Date is far too distracted by the scent of Ryuki in his nose to really focus on the rest of what Ryuki says, so he doesn't get a chance to show his actual concern for the other man and how he feels. He does have thoughts about what might work for Ryuki, what should be better for him than just meds, but he's far too gone on his own pre-rut to really give Ryuki the adequate care he deserves.
So, it's a good thing Ryuki kicks him off. He's shoved back by his foot and lands on his ass on the mat instead with a soft oof. There's a pout on his face, of course, at being pushed back and he looks to Ryuki as the rabbit pushes up to his feet. Date does the same, pressing a hand to the mat before using it as leverage to stand and then he's in front of Ryuki again, his height making him tower over him a bit again.
His tail starts wagging. ]
Yeah, we should warm up. How do you want to do it this time?
[ He feels pretty stretched out and flexible and honestly, the pre-rut energy he's feeling is making him want to skip right to sparring now. He just has too much energy bottled up to ignore it and his fingers twitch at his side with the urge to reach out and touch Ryuki in some way. ]
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When they get to the lockers, Date is a little reluctant to part so even as they stand there just inside the room, Date keeps rubbing his face up against Ryuki and even nips at the base of his ear a little, playful. Date is always kind of handsy with Ryuki, just a result of his wolfish nature, but he's always a bit more clingy when he's near his rut. ]
Well β yeah. But that doesn't mean anything, does it? You still smell good even when I'm not near my rut.
[ Date, stop clinging to Ryuki and go get changed. Things Aiba is frantically yelling at him in his head while he ignores her right now. ]
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I mean... yeah, but... should you even be at work, Mr. Date? [ he chokes out, a little high-pitched, glancing up at the other.
even now, it's kind of obvious date doesn't want to let go. and, something inside of ryuki doesn't want him to let go, either. his thoughts keep spiraling β around the sharp teeth, around the scent of him, around his warmth; if they spar, and he gets all sweaty, it'll be even worse, right?
... it's fine. this is fine. they both have excellent self-control and nothing will happen. yeah! ]
Oh. Um. I need... to change... [ gently reminding him to let go... ]
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Ow!
[ Aiba sends a shock of electricity through Date's body, forcing him to let go of Ryuki and jump back, stung. There's a bit of silent fuming as Date argues with Aiba internally before he shakes his head and breathes out heavily, looking at Ryuki. ]
Alright. Yeah. Let's change.
[ Date still isn't processing the ramifications of what's about to happen. The sweat and wrestling with each other on the sparring mats, dressed in light clothes that don't hide very much. It's all just going to go straight to his dick, honestly, and everyone seems to know that but Date. Aiba is already frantically messaging Tama to see if there's a way to save Ryuki from Date but, well, we'll see.
Either way, Date moves to his designated locker, grumbling under his breath as he unclasps his jacket and starts to remove his clothing. ]
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Sorry, Mr. Date... [ even if it's not his fault and aiba's just trying to protect him...
tama keeps telling him that this is not a good idea, unless he wants to be mauled in any and all senses of the word, but he doesn't seem too bothered by the idea. if it helps date let off some steam, then what's wrong with it? surely, it's not going to go anywhere too bad β and tama promises him she'll beg aiba to give date electrical brain damage if he tries anything too risky.
so, sure. trying to very pointedly not look in date's direction as he's changing (and failing), he opens his locker and takes out the sparring uniform. it's just a simple, white t-shirt and a pair of loose sweatpants; comfortable and easy to move in, but also pretty flimsy. be that as it may, he makes a quick work of tugging his pants down his thighs, turning his head to date to sneak a peek at the other's bare back. for normal reasons. ]
Are you going to be absent for the rest of the week, Mr. Date? [ and then, very nonchalantly and not at all because he cares: ] ... any plans for your rut?
[ date doesn't have a... date... right... ]
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Plans? [ Ah, right. He should probably... figure out what to do about his rut. There are plenty of services to call that'll give him company through it but β ] No, not really. I'm broke at the moment so I don't have money for a rut companion.
[ And... obviously... no one he knows would want to do it for free, right? So. ]
I'll just use my stipend to pay for a hotel and ride it out alone. It's going to be a pain in the ass but it'll be over by next week.
[ His stipend being, of course, part of his benefits package at work. For heat/rut animals, they get a stipend to cover expenses during their heat/rut. Expenses like medical costs, toys, hotel rooms, whatever but it's not nearly enough to cover a companion. That's definitely out of his budget.
For now, he starts to change into his gym clothes. A t-shirt with ABIS' logo and MPD branded sweatpants. Because he is a cheapskate and obviously kept the free work clothes for this. ]
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Oh. Right. Um... [ he would offer to help, and it's on the tip of his tongue, but then he remembers that 1. he's ryuki kuruto, and nobody, much less date kaname, would want that and 2. he's got work to do, and he has to be good at it, or else he'll taint his brother's legacy. so. he just stays quiet, as tama loudly sighs in his ear, exasperated. ] You're always broke, Mr. Date.
[ he settles for that.
afterwards, he steps into the sweatpants, hiding the small tail that sticks out from the bottom of his back, and, unsurprisingly, gets the shirt caught on his long ears. after a bit of fumbling, he's changed, shoving his work clothes into the locker as he glances at date again. ]
... if you need me to pay for a companion for you, I can. [ ........
he should get tased by tama for this. imagine telling your crush you'll buy them someone to keep them company. but! look! he wants to be! useful! ]
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I'm not always broke. I'm like, medium levels of broke. Sometimes. Occasionally. I get by, alright?
[ Huff!!! This, this is a lie. Either way, Date continues to get changed until his sneakers are on and he bounces on his feet a few times to get settled before closing his locker and turning to face Ryuki properly. He's still, admittedly, stuck on Ryuki's scent and in the looser fitting clothes, the scent is stronger. He really wants more of it.
But then Ryuki blindsides him with the offer and he looks shocked. ]
Seriously? You'd do that for me?
[ He hasn't had a rut companion in years, paid or not, and the idea of it... ohhh... he could get a hot little rabbit girl who he could fuck like crazy. Rabbits are always in heat, aren't they? That would make this so good β
Wait.
Rabbits are always in heat. His eyes flick to Ryuki's ears for a moment before his brow furrows. Hm. Something to think about. ]
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... well. anyway! ]
Yeah, sure. I want you to be at your 100% when you come back. [ so they can catch more criminals and stuff. it's all strictly work, or so ryuki would claim, at least.
his ears, seemingly aware of being looked at, twitch when date glances at them. ryuki remains oblivious, though, tipping his head to the side with a quizzical expression. well, date can think about the offer β it's probably a bit presumptuous of him, honestly β but for now, ryuki just moves to open the door to the gym. ]
Sorry if it's weird thing to offer. [ he throws in, after a moment, waiting for date to follow. ] I'm just worried.
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For now, he follows Ryuki into the gym, sniffing the air to catch his scent again and growl slightly under his breath, pleased by the aroma. He's full of energy right now, ready to spar and burn off some of this excess. He's still thinking about Ryuki and heat companions though and suddenly he's not very pleased by the thought. The idea of some other guy pinning Ryuki down and taking him while Ryuki drools with desperation and lust. No, that's... no.
Ryuki belongs to him, doesn't he? ]
Nah, you're fine. [ He's going to reach up then and ruffle Ryuki's hair between his ears. ] I know you're just looking out for me.
[ He's going to move into the center of the room, where the mats are and start stretching. Leg held behind him, he continues, thinking idly. ]
Honestly, it'd be nice to have a rut companion. I haven't had anyone to share my rut with in years. I don't have the money to pay and... ehh, things don't usually work out with anyone else.
[ Honestly, the last time was Hitomi when he was still in his old body. That's how long it's been. ]
Kind of pathetic, huh?
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[ he's relieved, despite knowing full-well it can't be good for date to always be alone through his ruts. still β there's a very distinct part of him that feels happy, and he should really shove that back down his throat already. as for ryuki, well... he's learned to suppress himself enough to where the constant urge to pounce on something is not as prominent β it only really rises back up when he's around date, which, up until now, he thinks he controlled pretty well.
a lot of people settle for arrangements. it's just convenient.
ryuki knows he could, technically, pay for someone to help him take the edge off β but he doesn't feel particularly inclined to.
with a small wrinkle of his nose, he wanders over to date and the mats, sitting across from him to begin stretching, too. ]
Um... do you have any preferences? For your companion, I mean. Like another wolf, maybe? [ there are people who prefer their own species, and then there are those who don't β ryuki supposes both are understandable, given the circumstances. someone of your own kind would understand you better, but maybe it gets stale? ... not that he really knows. ]
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For now, he just focuses on his stretching, reaching down to touch his toes and then leaning on his leg as he considers Ryuki and his question. His answer comes easily, almost immediately, he doesn't think twice about it. ]
Nah, I like prey animals. [ Date...? ] Especially like, rabbits. My favorite hostess is a rabbit, and then there's you. [ DATE...? ] So cute and small and feisty. And rabbits smell so good.
[ Aiba is now threatening to shock him again, which gets a frown on his face while he argues with her again for a moment. He's not sexually harassing his junior! He's just paying him a compliment!
And he's not being a predator bigot! Prey animals are just cute, everyone knows that! ]
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his ear twitches, again, when date mentions rabbits.
it shouldn't be a surprise β it's totally normal to have a preference for... the other kind of animals. if ryuki had to say something, he'd probably say he prefers predators, too; still, hearing it from date, and being mentioned as one of his favorites β
he flushes a bright red, turning away quickly to pretend he's just stretching his torso. ]
Right, haha. [ NERVOUSLY ] It's probably because we're always in heat.
[ ... ]
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So, it's true then? Rabbits are always in heat. I wasn't sure if that was just one of those porno things or not.
[ Then, without warning, he's going to drop down to the floor to get on Ryuki's level, crawling over to him and placing a hand on his knee. He shakes it, eagerly, his own tail still wagging as he does. ]
C'monnnn, give me the deets. Do you like, jack off every night to go to bed or hire heat companions every weekend or what? You β [ He sniffs the air, leaning forward as he clearly sniffs Ryuki a few times, curious. ] β You don't smell like heat, so you must use scent blockers.
[ A big dramatic sigh here. ]
What a shame too! I'd love to smell your heat, I bet it's so sexy.
[ Aiba is threatening him with an electric shock again. ]
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It's true, but I guess everyone deals with it differently. Um... I just medicate a lot. [ hence the fact that he doesn't even smell like it, or anything.
he's sure other rabbits have it worse, on account of... not being strange. ryuki feels a bit like the odd one out β biology has always been secondary to pursuing his brother's dream, and he thinks it must've dulled his animal instincts, at some point. most prey animals don't do jobs like police officers β they wouldn't have half a mind to. it takes a lot of self-preservation to make it in a place filled with predators.
but that's really neither here nor there when your superior officer is sexually harassing you β ]
Huh?! I mean, um... β ! [ tama is mentally shaking her fist at date. ryuki's bright red, glancing away, both ears standing at attention. ] I wouldn't know. I feel like I've been blocking it for ages now.
[ it's just far easier than dealing with it any other way. ]
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Medicate a lot, huh? That can't be healthy. Probably explains why Ryuki's so twitchy if he isn't getting his natural needs met when he should be. What a shame. Date considers a lot of things then, his mind whirring β both from his pre-rut and his natural all too curious mind. ]
You ever think about getting off the meds?
[ He genuinely doesn't mean this in a sleazeball way, he's just concerned for Ryuki's long term health. Being on heat blockers is a temporary solution, though he admittedly doesn't know if there are rabbit specific heat blockers that work more long term. But at the end of the day, it should be better for Ryuki to be with a partner over the meds. Right? ]
I know you're probably used to them but... you're still young and you don't want to still be relying on that junk when you're in your 30s.
[ A shrug and he leans forward, one hand still on Ryuki's knee while the other braces itself next to Ryuki's elbow. This is all to give him the leverage to lean forward and sniff at Ryuki. Leaning even more forward, he sniffs at his throat, breathing in his scent, like he can somehow cut through the meds to find the scent of his heat.
Hot breath against Ryuki's skin, he murmurs β ]
It is crazy how good you smell even with them.
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Not really. If I did, I wouldn't be able to do my job, probably...
[ well, if he had someone to fuck it out of him, then sure β but he doesn't, and stopping the blockers would equal to being unreasonably horny 24/7. honestly, he doesn't know how other rabbits do it, and hasn't had his parents to explain it to him, either β it feels awkward to ask strangers, and his brother's dead, so it's not like they can compare misery. he'd died at a pretty crucial time in both of their puberties, too, and from there, ryuki's always been on his own.
tama searches the internet for him, sometimes, but what works for random people might not end up working for him. ]
I know... I know that, but... [ but paying someone for sex feels wrong? he likes to think he's not interested enough to go that far, even if tama's suggested it a bunch of times before. it wouldn't be hard, because plenty of services dedicated to this kind of a thing exist β but ryuki's always stubbornly refused it.
he's not even concerned about himself. he's more concerned about date having to be alone through his rut. ]
Mr. Date? [ the natural instinct of a prey animal kicks in β he hesitates, feeling a sudden urge to run, or maybe throw a kick, or something. a rabbit shouldn't have a wolf looming over him, after all β and he can feel his face grow redder, as date sniffs at his neck, fighting the urge to tip his head back and just bare his throat for the other without any fight at all.
well, they're still supposed to spar, so he'll shove that instinct back β only possible thanks to the meds, too β and try to kick date off, pushing himself up. ]
We still have to warm up, you know.
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So, it's a good thing Ryuki kicks him off. He's shoved back by his foot and lands on his ass on the mat instead with a soft oof. There's a pout on his face, of course, at being pushed back and he looks to Ryuki as the rabbit pushes up to his feet. Date does the same, pressing a hand to the mat before using it as leverage to stand and then he's in front of Ryuki again, his height making him tower over him a bit again.
His tail starts wagging. ]
Yeah, we should warm up. How do you want to do it this time?
[ He feels pretty stretched out and flexible and honestly, the pre-rut energy he's feeling is making him want to skip right to sparring now. He just has too much energy bottled up to ignore it and his fingers twitch at his side with the urge to reach out and touch Ryuki in some way. ]