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[ It was one of those times where NOAH was still figuring out their way past the Labyrinth of the Ancients, and Nero was still lingering.

Today, though, he had found himself by the side of G'raha, when G'raha was taking a break. Not that Nero had been watching for it, of course not.

With a soft grunt, he flopped down next to him, holding a few of the tomestones that they'd been tasked to decyther. (Nero, honestly, had been asked not to join in this, but. Nero had waited until Rammbroes wasn't paying attention and stolen these ones.) ]

...You're all struggling with these?

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...I think Garlond may have some. [ It'd explain how he acts. nero this isn't the time. ]

But... it't not adorable. I've never breathed before, Raha. [ A beat. ] Always wondered why people complained about areas without much air.

Oh- you think so? Funny, I hadn't thought… But then it makes sense to have a wide range of interests to inform your work.

Oh- well, that's got to be very different, doesn't it? Do you think you understand it now?

No, nyot yet. There's so much to learn about breath - and if this body replicates other features...

...But, Raha. Being a man of science is not a simple or relaxing thing. Why, sometimes, I'd want to get... intoxicated. [ but he couldnt!!!!!! ]

… I'm sure you can work out the bathroom on your own.

[but he perks up at that!] Do you think you could now? -I don't know what it would take to get a cat drunk, though.

[ Nero can't help but snort. He wouldn't want G'raha around for that! ]

...We'd need to test. I do know we have alcohol - even if it's... cheaper then one of my rank deserves.

[then they're both okay with that!]

Hm… Well, it might be better to start with that, in any case, since you're just starting… Shall we?

[ There's a pause, and a flick of his tails.

And then, Nero lets out a laugh. ] Why the hells not?!

[G'raha laughs, pleased. Oh, this is going to be fun.]

All right! To the casks, then- what do you want to start with?

...What'd be the most fun, hm?

Hm. [he's- not sure, actually, but-] I say we start with wine- a fine drink for the both of us!

Ah - the drink of the gods. [ He says, as they get there quite quickly. ] Or, well - gods don't exist.

Technically, no… But it's still a very good drink! How big a glass do you want?

...You'd give a cat a glass? Hah, you're far more caring then I thought. But I'll go for a full one.

What kind of Garlean would I be if I couldn't handle it?

Well, I wasn't going to give you anything else.

All right, then!

[two glasses it is! …one a little lower for G'raha himself, because- eh, he doesn't drink that much. And he wants to see, without being too affected.]

[ And as it's put down, Nero... begins to lick at it, his tongue pulling away as soon as it made contact at first. ]

Ugh.

[ He doesn't know tastes - but there's the slightest bitterness to it, and of course Nero tries to hide his disgust. He's dignified. His tail, though, is whipping furiously, a few flames flickering from it. ]

Does it taste different? -wait, you- er.

[G'raha looks embarrassed for a moment- taking a sip to cover it up. It tastes good to him- a little richer than his usual, perhaps? But it's all right. That is a very expressive tail, though…]

What do you think?

[ It feels strange to him, inside. This body is mechanical, but... ]

...It's enjoyanyal. [ A beat. ] Enjoyable.

[ His body is small - even having only finished quite a bit of the wine, his body feels weird. Even if he's continuing to drink. ]

I don't have a taste database, G'raha.

[heh.] I'm glad to hear that!

[this probably is a lot of wine for a small cat, he's watching.]

Hm. Do you want to have more tastes, then?

As long as you don't try and poison me, Gy'aha. [ lil grumble inside, as he has... well there's still half a glass but he's looking to G'raha with adoration. ]

Do you think I'd do that? I wouldn't do that.

[he grins, delighted, reaching out to scratch Nero behind one ear. It's definitely taken affect- but it doesn't seem too bad, for now.]

You're another person. Like them all. Who wouldn't take advantage of a former tribunus? Kill me and take my place - that's the Garlean way.

[ nero please stop being serious as you twitch happily from ear scratches ]

[this is some serious stuff but. nero's looking far too cute for it.]

It's not usually the Sharlayan way. [that's to snipe at your foes through longass papers.] In any case, I'm happy with you where you are.

[ oh no nero has rolled over to show his belly ]

...Really. Wouldn't you rather I were less me? I could be your Miqo'te.

[cute!! maybe it's a trap, but- he can't resist reaching out to scritch, anyway.]

…not by much. [just, you know. a little less likely to make Cid panic.] Would you want to be?

[ Now, at first, it was a trap from Nero.

But then he realised it was damn soft and oh no he liked this. ]

I've had no master after Gaius passed, I'm afraid to say. And you're the heir of Allag - truly, wouldn't I deserve it?

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