eagleofthe_west

( ah... well, he's happy to cut himself another tiny slice, but that's all. he should save some room for the tea, which he also takes a sip of. )

I do not eat often, or a lot. It is a treat to enjoy something like this while I desire food.

( something about ribika biology that makes them pretty peckish in general, or the fact that food was generally scarce outside of the towns... but leaks was also a hermit. )

It is very tasty. Thank you. ( and then leaks places his tea back down. )

Eagle. Do you consider yourself good or evil?

I-I see. Then I'll bring some thing that can keep longer next time. [Because while cakes are tasty and beautiful, they do not keep well in the least.

The question though surprises him and he stares for a moment, wide-eyed and confused before he thinks of his answer.]

I... I guess "good"? Um... why do you ask?

( it's not exactly a common question to ask those who also may not think of alignments in a binary and clear way, but to hear eagle's answer is not surprising in the least. )

No reason. ( leaks' ears twitch as he reaches out with an open hand. ) And what would you consider me?

( the other hand is busy taking some more of that tart. )

[Eagle tries his best and hopes he's doing good... so it's more a reflection of his own wishes at this point.

He does look at the open hand though.... and then puts his own hand in it?]

Good. You're good.

( a nod, and he curls his finger's around eagle's hand, giving it a gentle and reassuring squeeze. )

Then I will be good. For you.

( he takes a moment to chew on the next sliver of tart before speaking again. )

I am thinking about opening a place where hot drinks can be enjoyed and books can be read. What do you think?

[Eagle isn't entirely certain he understands what it means for Leaks to be good for him. He was already, always good. Wasn't he?

He doesn't get to go too far down that train of thought though.]

S-So something like a cafe? Is that why you're making the tea? [As for what he thinks:]

That sounds great!

( yes. very good. not a murderer or anything, just a... quiet book reading cat. )

It is. Some of these are samples that I preferred. A black tea, a green tea, and a chocolate tea.

( and with three cups filled with bags inside set in front of them, he motions toward each. )

Whichever you wish to have, please enjoy.

[Yup, no murderer here just a good cat and his bird friend.

Eagle focuses on the cups this time, looking at each in turn though he doesn't really have the best sense of smell. Still! He's going try them all if he can.]

D-Do you have a favourite out of these three? [And he'll start with that one.]

The first one. ( he gestures to it with a turned hand. ) It is... bitter, but not in a medicinal way. It calms me in a way that not much can.

( leaks closes his eyes and smiles softly. )

I figure that, if and when I open? I will only provide a few options. I do not want to overwhelm a person with too many choices. I will give them what I believe is the best.

I'll try that one first, then. [Who knows if caffeine is good for birds? Eagle certainly doesn't know but he happily makes himself a cup, blowing on it a little before he has a taste.]

Providing options is always good. And I'm sure if it's something you like then they'll like it too. [He's also highly biased but that's fine, right?

Eagle brings the cup up and has a tentative sip. It is bitter, but it does calm him and he has another sip after the first.] It's good.

( it's fine to be biased. leaks prefers it that way; he's not much for convincing others. )

I am glad you enjoy it. This next one... it has a woody taste, but it is said to be cleansing in some way.

( the green tea. )

... do the animals from your world enjoy tea as well?

[Eagle isn't quite finished with his first cup so he looks at that, then flusters and sets it down before making a second cup with the green tea. He's going to be drinking a lot of tea today.

Just like he did with the first one he tries to give it a sniff to breathe in the scent. There is something woody about it. It kind of smells like home.]

S-Some of them do! [They even have wine!]

W-What about you? And what is this tea supposed to be cleansing? [Unsure, he still takes a sip of it anyway, making a pleased, happy face.]

( he will be, but at least he has great company. they both do, really.

a part of leaks is, again, somewhat jealous of eagle's ability to... get along??? with the other animals of his yard. but he's endearing and pure and many things that leaks could ever be. )

The spirit. The palette. Many things.

( there isn't enough green tea in the world for leaks. )

... I hope the flavors have been kind to you so far. The last one is much sweeter.

[Eagle is so dedicated to getting along that more often than not he just lets animals walk all over him in the interest of keeping the peace so it's definitely not all good things?

He's none the wiser though to Leaks's thoughts, quietly sipping tea.]

Spirit and palette, hm? [Well, he does feel happier while drinking the tea but that might also just be because he has very good company.]

And they've been really good. The last one is the chocolate tea, right? Having a few choices that are really different is a good idea, Leaks.

( both ears flick as he nods, lowering his head slightly with a serene smile on his face. )

I am glad that you agree. My hope is that at least one will appeal to someone who may visit, and that I can expand my offerings as time goes by...

( suddenly, leaks narrows his eyes. )

... lean towards me, please.

I'm sure they will! I'll come by and visit too-

[Eagle is a hundred percent ready to funnel his entire Chroma stash on Leaks' shop when he's asked to lean in Leaks' direction??

He's not sure why but obeys with a quizzical expression on his face.]

What's the matter? [Does he have something stuck to his face?]

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( there's a smile on his face as eagle leans forward. it's almost like he has no idea what a cat would do when prey is so close? and leaks, while not a complete cat, certainly has those feline instincts.

very slowly, he nods. there is something stuck to his face.

or is there?

either way, leaks does give the bird a peck. with his lips, though. )

[That smile suits Leaks and Eagle can't help but smile back, still patiently waiting to see what would happen.

He doesn't expect the soft, light touch of a kiss though and he stares for a moment, wide-eyed, mouth open.]

[Then when he realizes what just happened, he blushes red right to his ears.]

D-D-D-D-D-Did you just?! I-... and you just- [Was he just kissed?!]

( a snort, as he returns to his drink and observes eagle's reaction. it's... cute? that's probably the word for it. how red he is, after receiving the smallest bit of affection. it makes him wonder about who else might give him the tiniest dote, whether he gives the same 'answer' to those to like him? )

I did. Please, continue to drink.

( pleased with himself, leaks' tail flicks back and forth. )

[Eagle likes affection, he always has and always will, no matter if it's the tiniest little thing or more than that. After all, he's convinced he needs to earn it and that because he's fundamentally broken, unable to fly and a terrible provider who bites his tongue if he gets too worked up while talking, he will never earn the affection he craves.

So that tiny kiss already has him flustered, thinking about this all way too hard. He can't drink the tea because he can feel his face turning redder at Leaks' easy admittance of what he'd done.]

I can't just-! A-After you just- [And not only that Leaks is enjoying teasing him?!]

Just... what? It was only a kiss.

( his smile is faint yet haughty, leaning back and humming in thought. the bird doesn't cease to amaze him. both ears twitch as he puts his cup down and taps his chin. )

... did you want another?

( or would that kill eagle right here and now? )

[Is he being teased?! He's being teased.]

That's-

[Eagle can't say that he doesn't want another because what if he hurts Leaks' feelings and more importantly: it would be a lie if he said that he didn't want another.]

I-

[He hasn't even been kissed again but he's already dying.]

I will take that as a 'no'.

( but he's not hurt or offended. eagle is young, and though leaks' experience with affection has been pretty hit or miss, those reactions touch a spot inside of him that has been rarely touched. )

But that is okay. I do not want to overwhelm you.

I-I'm not overwhelmed! [Says the eagle, clearly overwhelmed.

Besides, he's an adult, he'd say! And that kind of affection, that kind of care and sweetness was embarrassing.]

A-And I never said "no"!

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