"Can't sleep without a buddy, now can I?" Argus would ask, stretching back as lean muscles seemed to ripple under his fur.
"It's simply a... requirement!"
โ I. . .Guess we wouldnโt, no. โ
Xiobi mumbled with a sigh, running a hand through his own hair before letting it fall back into his lap.
โ You look tired though โ are you sure you donโt want to sleep? โ
โ Mmmh โ you know I could just get off your lap and your โ reign โ will be over, right? โ
Xiobi spoke softly as that tail of his would tremble erratically at the touch, raising an eyebrow with a snicker.
โ Yeah, yeah. Youโre so needy. โ
"Yes, you will! It's cute, though." Hand grabbed his tail, stroking it rather strongly in retaliation.
"All of you is just plain adorable." Hum ~. Sneaking a kiss.
โ . . .No. โ
Xiobi mumbled as hands rested in between his legs, head turned away as that feather - duster of a tail swatted at Argusโ nose softly. Heโd gotten soft, that much was obvious.
โ Then I guess Iโm going to have to fight back now, huh? โ
"Well, exhibit A- you didn't disagree nor fight back. Therefore, I'm in charge." He snorted lightly, sitting back as he flicked his ear.
"Exhibit B- you're pouting. Do people of power pout?"
A light flick to his nose as he cracked open his eyes. "You're no prince. Maybe a queen to my king, though..." He cooed lowly, before lightly removing Xiobi's hands from his sweater.
"Now, hands off your king, or punishment is inbound."
โ I โ uh. . . โ
Xiobi was rendered speechless as he pursed his lips, eyes frantically trying to find something to say before turning to Argus with hands clutching his sweater gently.
โ H - Hold on, are you calling me a commoner?! Iโm a prince, enough said! โ
"Since when were you a prince, hmmh? A prince wouldn't get undressed for a lowerclass like myself." He stated simply, closing his eyes.
"I don't believe you."
Eyes blinked at the warm peck placed upon his muzzle, those gentle rosy irises taking note of the others apparent exhaustion as he snickered softly.
โ What โ youโre telling me that having a prince seated on your lap isnโt worth staying awake for? Rude. โ
Stroking his hair, kissing his cheek as he got even more comfortable in his spot. Argus was starting to look a little sleepy now.
Yawn. "Mm... too comfy."
โ S - Shut it. โ
The demifeline spoke โ maybe a bit out of line at that โ as he took a bite of the treat offered, chewing with that embarrassed expression on his complexion as freckles were accentuated thanks to his blush.
โ . . .Thank you. โ
"Why am I not surprised? It's almost like I'm right half of the time." He joked with a grin, offering it to the hybrid upon his lap with a coy hum.
"There's your treat then. For sitting with me so kindly ~"
Ears perked at the culmination of the sardine before the hoof - textured digit scratching at his chin made him lose almost all formality, tail wagging behind him and purrs almost instantly spewing from his mouth as he averted that soft pink gaze.
โ . . .O - Occasionally, yes. โ
He let out a laugh, looking around for a moment before snapping his fingers. Oh, what to be there but a tiny little sardine?
"Do you enjoy these, little kitty?" Scratching under his chin. Smug.
โ Wh โ w - well, no, I. . .I suppose not โ โ
He mumbled as purrs were quick to return, back arching slowly but surely at the pets before his ears flicked at the mention of a treat.
No way.
โ Uh. . .I. . .most likely wouldnโt be opposed. . . โ
Head turning away, BEET red.
"Is there ever a problem with returning to your roots?"
Pet, pet. From head to tail. "Lovely little kitty-kitty. Does he want a treat, or some such?" He teased again, lightly nipping his cheek in return.
โ Lovely, huh? Of course you were a fan, even if I donโt recall this. โ
Xiobi spoke as he pat the othersโ cheek with his sleeve - covered paw gently, rolling his eyes with a soft sigh.
โ . . .So, what? Are you keeping me here as your lap-cat? How desperate ~ โ