But also, when Rosso suddenly reaches up to pet him, Adrian stiffens. He growls under his breath, warning...but at this point it's likely about as threatening as an actual housecat. Especially when he could have torn Rosso's face off a while ago if he really wanted.
...hm. That feels...nice. He guesses. Annoying, but it's easy for his mane to get knotted up, he's realized. No amount of grooming can keep it free of tangles, even if he's been pretty fastidious about trying to keep it clean. Of course Rosso will still probably come across a twig or a leaf or two, but at least he's not like...caked with mud or something.
His ears flick every time Rosso's claws reach them, Adrian exhaling a growl with every breath.]
You're lucky I'm even lettin' you move your dumb arms.
[Actually, when Rosso discovers the tangles and a few sticks here and there, he starts doing the petting thing with both hands. There are moments where he'll occupy himself pulling debris out of Adrian's mane before going back to scritches.]
Just admit that you like being petted.
[There's a little grumble as Rosso pulls a crunchy, dead leaf from the tangles and tosses it off to the side to get swept up in the wind and likely stepped on by the daytime crowd.]
Cat instincts got you good. How long do I have before you start purring? [Do big cats even purr—]
[The pavement digs into his skin, and the way his skull is pressed against the hard ground reminds him of all the times he'd be out journeying and had to sleep somewhere outside. He's expecting to sit up with gravel clinging to his hair whenever that happens.
For now, though... huh. Adrian really is a cat. Whack.]
[Oh, yeah, Rosso's totally tripping right in the middle of this bright, sunny day. He rolls his good eye, a tch on his lips. Part of him has to wonder if he's comfortable to lie on at all... whatever. Details, shmetails.]
I'm sure. I often hallucinate cuddly-ass giant cats takin' a fucking nap on me while I'm lying in the street.
[Honestly, not entirely. At least not on the sidewalk. But he is more comfortable than the ground...and the cat brain is telling him this is a superior place to be, so therefore, he sits.
And just for Rosso continuing to mouth off, Adrian will drop his head- his very heavy lion head- onto Rosso next]
Keep yappin' an' I'll keep you here till' the sun goes down.
[It's truly incredible how the rest of the city can simply carry on with their business, go from place to place, ignore the two monsters doing Whatever This Is in the middle of the street...
Rosso tries to wiggle again, to no avail. His hands remain lazily curled into Adrian's mane all the while.]
Hope you don't mind a nap buddy, brat. [If he's gonna be here for the rest of the day he's Going to snooze.]
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[I MEAN
IT'S NOT...NOT CUDDLING
But also, when Rosso suddenly reaches up to pet him, Adrian stiffens. He growls under his breath, warning...but at this point it's likely about as threatening as an actual housecat. Especially when he could have torn Rosso's face off a while ago if he really wanted.
He's about as trapped as Rosso is......oops.]
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[He's just gonna give some scritches behind the ears... comb that mane a bit with his claws...
If Adrian is going to be petty, Rosso is simply going to be obnoxious. As if he hasn't been this entire time, but you know—]
Might as well get comfortable, punk.
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...
...hm. That feels...nice. He guesses. Annoying, but it's easy for his mane to get knotted up, he's realized. No amount of grooming can keep it free of tangles, even if he's been pretty fastidious about trying to keep it clean. Of course Rosso will still probably come across a twig or a leaf or two, but at least he's not like...caked with mud or something.
His ears flick every time Rosso's claws reach them, Adrian exhaling a growl with every breath.]
You're lucky I'm even lettin' you move your dumb arms.
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Just admit that you like being petted.
[There's a little grumble as Rosso pulls a crunchy, dead leaf from the tangles and tosses it off to the side to get swept up in the wind and likely stepped on by the daytime crowd.]
Cat instincts got you good. How long do I have before you start purring? [Do big cats even purr—]
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[He grumbles even as his eyes sort of start to lazily drift closed.]
Also, never, cause I don't purr.
[But what if though...]
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[The pavement digs into his skin, and the way his skull is pressed against the hard ground reminds him of all the times he'd be out journeying and had to sleep somewhere outside. He's expecting to sit up with gravel clinging to his hair whenever that happens.
For now, though... huh. Adrian really is a cat. Whack.]
Fallin' asleep on me?
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[He can't help it, alright? You're petting him, so obviously he's going to relax...whether he likes it or not.]
You're imaginin' shit.
[You're also imagining Adrian's paws now kneading your chest, oops.]
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I'm sure. I often hallucinate cuddly-ass giant cats takin' a fucking nap on me while I'm lying in the street.
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And just for Rosso continuing to mouth off, Adrian will drop his head- his very heavy lion head- onto Rosso next]
Keep yappin' an' I'll keep you here till' the sun goes down.
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[It's truly incredible how the rest of the city can simply carry on with their business, go from place to place, ignore the two monsters doing Whatever This Is in the middle of the street...
Rosso tries to wiggle again, to no avail. His hands remain lazily curled into Adrian's mane all the while.]
Hope you don't mind a nap buddy, brat. [If he's gonna be here for the rest of the day he's Going to snooze.]
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[He doesn't actually believe that Rosso could nap like this is the thing. So he's trying to call his bluff, expecting him to give in...]
looks up at my typo in my last tag and just eats my hand
He huffs in a way that is ostensibly doglike. You know the sound.]
Could you? I didn't take you for a snuggler.
ITS OKAY I didnt notice
[...has Adrian ever said Rosso's name before now?]
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You wanna spend time with me so bad it makes you look stupid.
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