[Josuke lifts the kitten again, gingerly, this time, as its tiny claws snag on his sweater, and peers at its face. It- no, he, if the name on his collar corresponds to what he told Kira- responds with a mewl loud enough to wake even Hot Space, who sits bolt upright and stares. His ears swivel and then, finally, the cat seems to notice Kira's presence and pad over to rub his cheeks on his slacks with a soft, barely audible purr.
[With that, he sets the kitten back in his lap, letting him clamber across his legs instead. Every time he gets too far away, the goblin draws him back. A brief silence falls upon the room, interrupted only by the crackling of the fire and Hot Space's purring, and, when Josuke breaks it, it's with a surprising announcement.]
I might move out of here soon. [Why is he telling him? Who knows.] I haven't decided yet.
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Money, meanwhile, definitely talks. Josuke grins.]
... I like him already. He's cute.
[With that, he sets the kitten back in his lap, letting him clamber across his legs instead. Every time he gets too far away, the goblin draws him back. A brief silence falls upon the room, interrupted only by the crackling of the fire and Hot Space's purring, and, when Josuke breaks it, it's with a surprising announcement.]
I might move out of here soon. [Why is he telling him? Who knows.] I haven't decided yet.