What about something like... Iris? The flowers are really pretty, and... they can represent faith, courage, and wisdom.
( Though, with how he ended up choking on the bread, maybe that wasn't such a good choice. He'll wait to see what the cat thinks. He seems pretty responsive to a lot of what Basil has to say. )
[Truly? He doesn't really care what it is, so long as the other guy settles on something for his "name". It doesn't really feel like a fit, and something like faith? For him? Nah.
Well, there are more than one meaning of the word, and maybe he does fit the other meaning of being faithful to his friends, but it still kinda rubs him the wrong way. Even still, not his call, right? So instead he'll look away from Basil and go explore around the immediate area.
And you know, make a menace of himself inside a box, or something.]
( Ah, he doesn't seem to like his name, does he... He'd have to think of something else. But, Iris was a pretty name, wasn't it?
For now, he'll focus on finding some food for him. Finding an extra bowl in the kitchen, he ends up putting out some actual meat for him. He can only hope that Marigold won't try to steal it.
... If he can find him, anyways. He seems to have wandered off... At the least, Basil keeps their home decently clean. And with his size, he shouldn't be too hard to find. )
Inside one of the moving boxes, of course. Though not before exploring just about everywhere else in the close proximity. Kazuya hops up onto the side of the box as Basil calls out for him, though the unfortunate side effect is that he's bulky, and sends it of-kilter.
Meaning it falls, loudly, and out spills all of Kazuya in his cat glory.
He looks at Basil upside down, soft kitty tummy vulnerable for petting.]
[ He does trust Basil enough, but the truth is that when his hand hits his stomach, it tickles, and causes him to twitch and squirm under him, and slowly try and slink out move towards the food set out once he's able to.
There was a little tummy petting allowed, which was nice, right?
Less nice when Kazuya starts horfing down the meat in the same awkward manner he had the bread... ]
( Basil doesn't try to keep petting his stomach then. Experience has told him not to push anything a cat moves away from. Likely, he's telling him to cut it out. And--
Really?
Basil reaches to gently pet Kazuya's back, sighing a little. )
S-Slow down... You're going to hurt yourself again.
[He's eating the meat more like an alligator than a cat, horfing pieces down and swallowing them whole once he figures that chewing is too much work. Surely a demon king should have some pride in not eating like this?
Not Kazuya. He just keeps going, purring as he's pet down his back, having a grand old time.
And then chokes.
Again. Second bite from the last and even as he's coughing he's still purring like a dumbass.]
( WHY ARE YOU LIKE THIS?? Basil quickly takes the food away, and quickly attempts to look to Kazuya in an attempt to see if he can help him from choking. )
You have to eat more slowly! It's not going anywhere...
( What was the rush in eating like this?? Marigold would get eager to eat too, but not like this. )
[Oh, he will. Because Basil is a friend, and that means he's someone Kazuya can bother. Maybe not a friend to the extent he does with Yuzu and Atsuro, but he's fairly confident in placing Basil right next to Midori in terms of affection.
Kazuya wanders up to Basil after he settles, headbutting his leg. He might not be a cat, but he knows exactly what he'd want from them. Which is affection. Always.
And Kazuya has plans to at least hang around for another few hours before skedaddling back to his cottage.]
( Basil offers a smile then, leaning down to gently pet Kazuya's head. He may not have practiced any magic today, but he's alright with staying in. He'll settle in with a book for now, giving Kazuya as much affection as he asks for.
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( Though, with how he ended up choking on the bread, maybe that wasn't such a good choice. He'll wait to see what the cat thinks. He seems pretty responsive to a lot of what Basil has to say. )
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Well, there are more than one meaning of the word, and maybe he does fit the other meaning of being faithful to his friends, but it still kinda rubs him the wrong way. Even still, not his call, right? So instead he'll look away from Basil and go explore around the immediate area.
And you know, make a menace of himself inside a box, or something.]
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For now, he'll focus on finding some food for him. Finding an extra bowl in the kitchen, he ends up putting out some actual meat for him. He can only hope that Marigold won't try to steal it.
... If he can find him, anyways. He seems to have wandered off... At the least, Basil keeps their home decently clean. And with his size, he shouldn't be too hard to find. )
Hello? Where did you go...?
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Inside one of the moving boxes, of course. Though not before exploring just about everywhere else in the close proximity. Kazuya hops up onto the side of the box as Basil calls out for him, though the unfortunate side effect is that he's bulky, and sends it of-kilter.
Meaning it falls, loudly, and out spills all of Kazuya in his cat glory.
He looks at Basil upside down, soft kitty tummy vulnerable for petting.]
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Well, he seems unhurt! And Basil can't help but laugh quietly, putting the food down not too far from where Kazuya had fallen. )
Silly, you have to be careful! These piles aren't stable enough for a cat your size.
( He raises a hand, but hesitates before lowering it enough to gently pet his stomach. Would it be okay? Does he trust Basil enough? )
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There was a little tummy petting allowed, which was nice, right?
Less nice when Kazuya starts horfing down the meat in the same awkward manner he had the bread... ]
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Really?
Basil reaches to gently pet Kazuya's back, sighing a little. )
S-Slow down... You're going to hurt yourself again.
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Not Kazuya. He just keeps going, purring as he's pet down his back, having a grand old time.
And then chokes.
Again. Second bite from the last and even as he's coughing he's still purring like a dumbass.]
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You have to eat more slowly! It's not going anywhere...
( What was the rush in eating like this?? Marigold would get eager to eat too, but not like this. )
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And then looks at Basil, giving a soft chrip. Yeah, that's fine. He'll stop stuffing his face, he guesses. ]
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I don't know if I'll see you again, but... I'll think of a name you like for if I do, heheh.
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Kazuya wanders up to Basil after he settles, headbutting his leg. He might not be a cat, but he knows exactly what he'd want from them. Which is affection. Always.
And Kazuya has plans to at least hang around for another few hours before skedaddling back to his cottage.]
wrap 🎀
Without knowing who he actually is, of course. )