[Ryunosuke's eyes tell him all that he needs. He recognized who he was. In that moment, he wasn't sure what to do. Go on as if he hadn't noticed? Scare him off before he had a chance to make sense of what he's seeing?
And then he starts to talk, making that decision for him.] . . . [It's was probably inevitable that things would come to a head. He just wished he could talk about these things on his own terms and not be discovered like this. And now he's put in a position where it be a disservice to just leave after being welcomed like this. After a moment's hesitation he'll come closer, looking down at the steps before him. Snakes might have a problem sure, but he can turn into a big snake demon and walk up these steps like any other person. The noodle must be shocked to see their new snake friend suddenly disappear like that, and now towering menacingly over his owner. Though the necklace woven with flower petals really offsets his appearance.]
I wass hunting. [His voice is a low hiss, watching carefully how Ryunosuke would handle this.]
[That's definitely a different look. But-- convenient. Right about now the spice noodle is probably wondering why Ryunosuke can't turn into a cool snake friend; looking back and forth between the two of them.
Seeing that flower necklace-- Ryunosuke has a feeling that's not just some fashion choice. And certainly not one of Kazuma's choosing. But that thought is pushed aside at the mention of hunting.]
Is... can the two of us help you somehow?
[Ryunosuke and the spice noodle, that is. He probably doesn't know as much as he should about how these things work. But what he does know is this-- Kazuma is still in there. Regardless of appearances, this is his best friend he's talking to. And he needs to eat. That's just a natural part of taking care of himself.
If it's a matter of something that Kazuma needs, then of course he wants to do whatever he can to help make sure his friend gets taken care of. Especially knowing in his heart that Kazuma doesn't always take care of himself as much as he should.]
[He can easily tell it's a joke-- which is what makes his response so easy.] Either you're really hungry or really easy to please if we both look appealing right now.
[The answer itself is understandable, however-- it begs another question. One he's fairly sure he knows already, but...]
[His tail slowly sweeps the floor behind him. It's not the first time he's been asked this question and frankly...he's been bad at following through. A low hum escapes him.]
The ansswer should be yess obviously, but...I can't deny my lacking to ask for it. [Why else is he a snake monster again? He shakes his head.] I haven't kept my word, as you can ssee.
...I know. [He doesn't seem that troubled by it. In fact, he seems relieved after Kazuma admits as much.] But it's okay.
If I were to ask myself whether or not I’ve done everything I possibly could to help you… the answer seems pretty obvious. I don't feel like I have. I also want to change that.
So... I want to come with you. You've been willing to put everything on the line for me before-- well. It's my turn to prove I'm willing to do the same for you.
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And then he starts to talk, making that decision for him.] . . . [It's was probably inevitable that things would come to a head. He just wished he could talk about these things on his own terms and not be discovered like this. And now he's put in a position where it be a disservice to just leave after being welcomed like this. After a moment's hesitation he'll come closer, looking down at the steps before him. Snakes might have a problem sure, but he can turn into a big snake demon and walk up these steps like any other person. The noodle must be shocked to see their new snake friend suddenly disappear like that, and now towering menacingly over his owner. Though the necklace woven with flower petals really offsets his appearance.]
I wass hunting. [His voice is a low hiss, watching carefully how Ryunosuke would handle this.]
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Seeing that flower necklace-- Ryunosuke has a feeling that's not just some fashion choice. And certainly not one of Kazuma's choosing. But that thought is pushed aside at the mention of hunting.]
Is... can the two of us help you somehow?
[Ryunosuke and the spice noodle, that is. He probably doesn't know as much as he should about how these things work. But what he does know is this-- Kazuma is still in there. Regardless of appearances, this is his best friend he's talking to. And he needs to eat. That's just a natural part of taking care of himself.
If it's a matter of something that Kazuma needs, then of course he wants to do whatever he can to help make sure his friend gets taken care of. Especially knowing in his heart that Kazuma doesn't always take care of himself as much as he should.]
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You can help by sstaying here. [The last thing he wants is to mistaken him for prey.]
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[The answer itself is understandable, however-- it begs another question. One he's fairly sure he knows already, but...]
...would you ask for my help if you needed it?
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The ansswer should be yess obviously, but...I can't deny my lacking to ask for it. [Why else is he a snake monster again? He shakes his head.] I haven't kept my word, as you can ssee.
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If I were to ask myself whether or not I’ve done everything I possibly could to help you… the answer seems pretty obvious. I don't feel like I have. I also want to change that.
So... I want to come with you. You've been willing to put everything on the line for me before-- well. It's my turn to prove I'm willing to do the same for you.