[Naoya is cooking, something hearty with meat and vegetables (though not too many), and the smell drifts through the house. He looks over at Kazuya for a moment before looking back at what he's chopping.]
This isn't for you, by the way. I have a guest coming over. If you want I'll make you something, but I need you out of the house by the time he's here.
[ Kazuya is, genuinely, extremely surprised to hear that. Because that implies that Naoya is:
a) close enough to someone else he wants to cook something for them.
And,
b) close enough to them that he doesn't want Kazuya over while they're around.
Both are crazy. They're insane. The fact that Naoya is so willingly cooking for someone else when Kazuya can barely get him to cook for himself, let alone the two of them, is insane.
It implies a level of closeness that Kazuya, somehow, has missed. Naoya uas gotten close to someone. He hasn't even spoken about this person to him, even. ]
[He sets the knife down and looks at Kazuya seriously. He's not sure how to phrase this, but -]
For the night, yes. The topic of conversation might be too frustrating for you. And you're dangerous when you get frustrated.
I would prefer that the house not burn down, and I think you would as well. And aside from that, it would blow your cover. Which I have been careful to maintain, ridiculous as it is.
And what topic, exactly, would make me blow up the house just because I don't want to hear it?
[Seriously, he's not the kind of guy to go off the rails just because Naoya is talking about unpleasant things. It'd have to be pretty big to make him frustrated enough to do that.]
And it's not ridiculous. I want to live like a normal guy for as long as I can.
[Among other reasons, that Naoya knows. Notably, he doesn't want anyone worried about or afraid of him or what he might do.]
The Lockdown. And the hierarchy of demons. Joshua has questions.
... And no, before your mind goes to the gutter, the answer is no. I have no interest in anyone here like that. It's pure cultural and scientific curiosity.
... Why would I get mad at that? Unless you intend to tell him who the King of Bel is.
[ Actually, come to think about it, he doesn't know much about demon hierarchy, other than less stronger demons need more magnetite, and that in addition to the King of Bel, theres other Demon Lords, though they're less important than him. ]
And you're making them dinner. You don't even make me dinner. I'm sure you can see why I have a hard time believing that.
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I can keep a straight face just fine. And I make it myself because if I didn't you'd be content to let both of us starve. Don't think I've forgotten how worried you had mom when you first moved out.
[ She had him bring Naoya food!!! Because she was worried about his poor eating habits!
And quite frankly, she was right to be. ]
I already know that you're the king of being cryptic, vague, and mysterious. So what is it you're planning on telling them?
... Listen. I'm not going to pretend that I've any desire to upset you. But on the other hand, I do sometimes want to have my own conversations.
That doesn't mean I don't want you around. But it does mean I sometimes need space. It's not as densely populated as Tokyo, but sometimes we both need breathing room.
... Fine, since you don't want me around so badly, I'll leave.
[Is he a little insulted? Yeah. Hard not to be, when the person you're living with is kicking you out of the house for a romantic candle lit dinner, or whatever. Naoya says it's not, but Kazuya definitely doesn't believe him.
He pushes himself upwards, standing and dusting his pants off.]
I'm going to go out and have some fun of my own. Later.
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This isn't for you, by the way. I have a guest coming over. If you want I'll make you something, but I need you out of the house by the time he's here.
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[ Kazuya is, genuinely, extremely surprised to hear that. Because that implies that Naoya is:
a) close enough to someone else he wants to cook something for them.
And,
b) close enough to them that he doesn't want Kazuya over while they're around.
Both are crazy. They're insane. The fact that Naoya is so willingly cooking for someone else when Kazuya can barely get him to cook for himself, let alone the two of them, is insane.
It implies a level of closeness that Kazuya, somehow, has missed. Naoya uas gotten close to someone. He hasn't even spoken about this person to him, even. ]
You're kicking me out?
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For the night, yes. The topic of conversation might be too frustrating for you. And you're dangerous when you get frustrated.
I would prefer that the house not burn down, and I think you would as well. And aside from that, it would blow your cover. Which I have been careful to maintain, ridiculous as it is.
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[Seriously, he's not the kind of guy to go off the rails just because Naoya is talking about unpleasant things. It'd have to be pretty big to make him frustrated enough to do that.]
And it's not ridiculous. I want to live like a normal guy for as long as I can.
[Among other reasons, that Naoya knows. Notably, he doesn't want anyone worried about or afraid of him or what he might do.]
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... And no, before your mind goes to the gutter, the answer is no. I have no interest in anyone here like that. It's pure cultural and scientific curiosity.
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[ Actually, come to think about it, he doesn't know much about demon hierarchy, other than less stronger demons need more magnetite, and that in addition to the King of Bel, theres other Demon Lords, though they're less important than him. ]
And you're making them dinner. You don't even make me dinner. I'm sure you can see why I have a hard time believing that.
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And why would I make you dinner when you're so good at making it yourself?
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[ She had him bring Naoya food!!! Because she was worried about his poor eating habits!
And quite frankly, she was right to be. ]
I already know that you're the king of being cryptic, vague, and mysterious. So what is it you're planning on telling them?
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[He's capable of cooking. But why would he when modern convenience removes the effort needed? ... It's a little different here, he'll admit.]
... And whatever he asks, except for the King or Messiah's identity.
[And it's not like Joshua is unattractive. He's just not into him like that.]
Besides, you'd probably be bored at the talk of relative theories of magic.
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[ Is the immediate reply to not letting either of them starve. He has zero faith in him.
He's already starving Kazuya, just in a different way.]I actually have no clue how magic works. Maybe it would be interesting.
[ It's something he should know as the King of Bel, right? And yet... ]
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[He isn't making any progress. Tch.]
... Listen. I'm not going to pretend that I've any desire to upset you. But on the other hand, I do sometimes want to have my own conversations.
That doesn't mean I don't want you around. But it does mean I sometimes need space. It's not as densely populated as Tokyo, but sometimes we both need breathing room.
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[Is he a little insulted? Yeah. Hard not to be, when the person you're living with is kicking you out of the house for a romantic candle lit dinner, or whatever. Naoya says it's not, but Kazuya definitely doesn't believe him.
He pushes himself upwards, standing and dusting his pants off.]
I'm going to go out and have some fun of my own. Later.
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[He sighs. Was Kazuya always so moody? He's not going to get anything out of the younger man, so he sighs and turns.]
Do what you will. Just don't get in trouble.