[RP] The Inn of Peace - IoP (Open to all)

[Astra_Senpai]

Kiran tried to give Charlotte and answer but Malachai was quick to save him from it. He would shakily accept the tea, his tremor visible from a distance, he bowed his head in thanks- at a loss for words. He held the cup as if his life was dependent on the contents within and more so struggled to gain a quiet, steady drink. He failed at his first few attempts and simply resorted to holding the cup.

Senpai looked from Charlotte to Malachai to Kiran, failing to share to worry but portraying more of a curiosity. People were still interesting things to actually be around and be involved with. Kiran's jumpy nature only made Senpai curious as he seemed... meek. Senpai would scoot over on the couch, large hand patting the cushion, taking a far side, "Join us and relax."

Kiran looked to Malachai for direction, his ears down, expression worried- he would not mind, but maybe there was another option which was better? Kiran doubted it.  

[Gren_Eckener]

Malachai nodded, offering a hand. "Couches are comfy! Like being hugged by furniture!"

Charlotte nodded. "Come on over."  

[Astra_Senpai]

Kiran accepted the hand, he shook unsteadily, but was easy enough to coax to the couch and happy enough to sit. He settled the cup onto the table with a rattling clatter. His ears all but resting on top of his shoulders, he adjusted his glasses but kept his head bowed.
Senpai would watch, a thin but kind, smile available. Senpai was not good with these things. People in distress over something such as glasses?
"I am Senpai."
Kiran bobbed his head, answering softly, "K-K-K-...., he grit his teeth, he couldn't quite catch his words.
"You are Kiran Degas, a writer," Senpai offered kindly.
Kiran looked up with a small surprise, then back down- blushing. Senpai simply sat back, unsure about how to respond.  

[Gren_Eckener]

Malachai pouted, watching Kiran from the corner of his eye as he sipped his tea. He sure seemed upset. Perhaps charming him would help? That always calmed people down, it seemed like. But would that count as trouble? He glanced to Charlotte, eyes asking if he should do something, tail tip pointing to the long-eared man.

Charlotte hummed, giving a tiny shrug. It could hurt him, but did incubus magic work? Thinking, she shook her head slightly. No, better not to.

Mal pouted slightly again, sipping his tea and simply snuggling up to Kiran. At least he seemed to like warmth.

Charlotte cleared her throat. "I'm glad that you found your glasses."
 

[Astra_Senpai]

Kiran bobbed his head, his voice was a little hoarse, "M-M-M...Malach-ch...chai is a l-l-lifes...av-ver." He tried to pick up his cut but fumbled a graceful pick up, catching it before it spilled or broke. Kiran sat back, holding the cup against his chest. "I am c-c-c-c...comp-p-p-let-tly b-b-b-blin..d w-w-with-thout th-them."  

[Gren_Eckener]

Malachai hummed, tail tip twitching. Perhaps it'd be good anyhow...he looked to Charlotte again.

She sighed, glancing away.

Taking that as permission, he leaned over, catching Kiran's eyes briefly, a glimmer of charm in his own. "It's all right, Kiran...everything is just fine."  

[Astra_Senpai]

Kiran's heart started to slow, his grip on the cup relaxing as he studied Malachai's eyes for what felt like to him a very long moment. His ears lifted slightly but the tufts where fully flared, his eyes drooped, but the muscles in his legs tensed. Very slowly he sipped at his tea.

Senpai watched quietly, watching Malachai, looking to Charlotte and then Kiran's sudden calming. What the-? Senpai propped up on an elbow, sipping at the fast cooling oolong. What a funny thing for ears to do.  

[Gren_Eckener]

Mal smiled, dropping the charm with a blink. That had worked. "How's the tea?"

Charlotte watched carefully, brow slightly furrowed. Was he all right?  

[Astra_Senpai]

Kiran took a very long moment to respond, almost as if he hadn't heard immediately, as if he was deeply involved with his tea, "G-g-g-...g-g-g..g-ood." He would look up from the cup and give an awkward smile, his deep blue eyes shimmering with a dullness, as if it pulled in light but gave none back.

Senpai slowly set the empty oolong cup down. Oh that was a little creepy. Where were the whites of his eyes... and the life lights? Senpai realized Kiran was watching the movement and quickly tucked back into the corner of the couch.  

[Gren_Eckener]

The demon smiled brightly. There. He wasn't crying or shaky. His eyes were still weird, but that was all right. "Good! I like minty things. It's like cold fire in my mouth!"

Charlotte hummed, digging a lollipop from her bag. "Mint, mint...I like all sorts, in their own flavors!"  

[Astra_Senpai]

His voice was detached, soft and sad, but a small smile still remained, "It's a d-div-v-vers..se f-fl-flavor. G-g-goes w-well w..ith m-many th-things."
Senpai offered, "I like it with sugar..."
Kiran's ears went back, the sudden sharp angle an intimidation but his demeanor still calm, "I enj-j-j-oy sw-sweet th-things,
his thumb passed over his pocket watch. His eyes fell back to his cup, empty- he set it on the table.
Senpai swallowed, smiled kindly and nodded.  

[Gren_Eckener]

"Good for most anyone." he smiled, patting Kiran's shoulder. "I like sweets too!"

Charlotte offered Kiran a lollipop. "It's your favourite." she smiled.  

[Astra_Senpai]

Kiran would easily take the treat, his smile kind and grateful, "Th-than..k y-you." Removing the wrapper, he'd put it in his mouth- treacle. His ears went up in surprised, pulling the candy out of his mouth and gasping, "T-t-t-t-t-t-t-t....t-treac-c-le- new tears came and went as suddenly as they had started. He winced as if they burned, wiping his face, leaving a bit of red. "Th-thank y-you s-s-so m-m-much!"

Senpai wanted to ask, but thought it best to be quiet.  

[Gren_Eckener]

"It's a sympathetic candy: it tastes like whatever you want it to." she smiled. "Apparently, you wanted treacle. Good choice!"

Malachai hummed. "I've never had treacle. Have you, Senpai?"  

[Astra_Senpai]

Senpai responded with a head shake of no, drawing Kiran's attention. Senpai gave a weary smile and Kiran seemed content with returning back to his candy. A solid crunch would sound as Kiran sank his teeth into it, "I h-h-hav-en't h-had t-trec-c-cle s-since Elen-nor," he choked on the name a small bit. Shaking his head, bowing it and glancing at his tea.

Senpai was quick to hop up, gather the cups and go play with the drinkamajig. Oolong was easy. What does 'm' look like? Senpai could be heard making the 'm' sound as if the sound would help figure out the word. Certainly it was under tea! "M. Muh. M..."

Kiran's eyes no longer drooped, they narrowed- his ears directed where the two hearted being had gone. He crunched the candy, "I-it is a m-mav-vel, Ch-Char-r-rl-lot...te. D-do y-you m-make i-it?"