You're not being close-minded. That wasn't what I was saying.
I'm giving you things to look out with. Like... is he bored? Is he... interested in any one or any thing in particular? [ A small huff. ] Is he still acting blithely 'fine' with things here?
[ He's read those books. He'd found them and he'd started going through them and he'd made a point to try and match up what he was reading with what he could remember, use the books to take the pieces and make sense of it all. Give names to things that didn't have names or that were just shapes in the hollow spaces of his mind and memory. ]
But... it's not creepy. Or rather, it's not just creepy.
He's playing with you. Not that I thought you'd missed that.
But it's also a sign that he hasn't started taking this place seriously yet. That's my guess.
[He wished he was wrong. He sighs, but he isn't surprised.]
Hopefully, I could use that for research in case-in case of things going sideways back home.
But- I agree. He is playing with me. I had a little of the same feeling with Sebastian Michaelis, but he's better than Mahito at it, currently.
I'm going to keep watching him. Play along. He might go after one of the girls- Ellie, or the new girl, Jinx, as a plaything once he realizes he's trapped.
[ He'd sensed a lot of her pain when they'd been talking. He cares about her already, even if he's trying not to overstep. You can't adopt all of the humans, John, even if you want to. ]
But if something happens, or if they need help, they're welcome to call me. They don't need a communicator to do it either, as long as they're in public or in a cabin where I'm on the filter.
[ And he's saying that to Oscar as well; when shit like this goes south, it usually goes south quickly. John knows that better than most. ]
I don't think Mahito is hopeless or anything. But I don't think other people should get hurt while they're figuring their shit out if it can be helped.
[Oscar always needs more kisses and touches really. And John was so good at sharing his warmth.
He pulled out of the kisses, licking his lips, but only to move around the counter.]
Sorry- too far away.
[This way he could lean against John properly and slide his hand under his tank top. It was bold, daring, but he thought...it wouldn't be such a bad idea.]
[ The only comment he has on that is an affirmative mmmhmm before he leans into the touch and pulls Oscar closer to kiss him for a little longer, his own arms wrapping around the other man. ]
[Theu always seemed to make out when John was cooking something. He didn't mean to do it but the god is...irresistible like this.
He leans against John, enjoying the kisses, rubbing his back under his tank top. Its wonderful, how much affection and comfort he feels, being here. With John.]
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At best.
[ He knows that perspective. He's lived that perspective. ]
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[John would understand that more than anyone.]
So...that is why I am...concerned.
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Is that really a reason for concern? Or is it something more specific?
[ He glances over at Oscar. ]
A viewpoint isn't, itself, much of a reason. But... that viewpoint plus something else, some reason to cause trouble...
Do you think he has a reason?
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[He sighs, rubbing a hand over his hair.]
I don't think he has a reason, but I'm not certain. He mostly...gives me the chills.
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You're not being close-minded. That wasn't what I was saying.
I'm giving you things to look out with. Like... is he bored? Is he... interested in any one or any thing in particular? [ A small huff. ] Is he still acting blithely 'fine' with things here?
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When I first met him, he was setting up the game mousetrap by himself. And then when I mentioned the Lovecraft section, he asked for me to show him.
But he knew exactly where it was. And I think he may have known the book I picked out for him.
Because one of his companion's name is Dagon. Like the story.
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[ A pause before- ]
Or not just a story.
[ He's read those books. He'd found them and he'd started going through them and he'd made a point to try and match up what he was reading with what he could remember, use the books to take the pieces and make sense of it all. Give names to things that didn't have names or that were just shapes in the hollow spaces of his mind and memory. ]
But... it's not creepy. Or rather, it's not just creepy.
He's playing with you. Not that I thought you'd missed that.
But it's also a sign that he hasn't started taking this place seriously yet. That's my guess.
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[He wished he was wrong. He sighs, but he isn't surprised.]
Hopefully, I could use that for research in case-in case of things going sideways back home.
But- I agree. He is playing with me. I had a little of the same feeling with Sebastian Michaelis, but he's better than Mahito at it, currently.
I'm going to keep watching him. Play along. He might go after one of the girls- Ellie, or the new girl, Jinx, as a plaything once he realizes he's trapped.
If he hasn't already. Possibly Nancy too.
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[ He'd sensed a lot of her pain when they'd been talking. He cares about her already, even if he's trying not to overstep.
You can't adopt all of the humans, John, even if you want to. ]But if something happens, or if they need help, they're welcome to call me. They don't need a communicator to do it either, as long as they're in public or in a cabin where I'm on the filter.
[ And he's saying that to Oscar as well; when shit like this goes south, it usually goes south quickly. John knows that better than most. ]
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[He's fond of the girl, sassy as she can be. It shows a fire in her. But...well. He reaches out to give John a touch on the arm.]
I'm glad someone is looking out for Jinx.
[
It's like how not everyone can adopt all the kittens. Doesn't mean you won't want to!]And I can keep an eye on Yazoo and Steven at least. And...thank you John. For being a lookout.
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[ He considers how to word this. ]
I don't think Mahito is hopeless or anything. But I don't think other people should get hurt while they're figuring their shit out if it can be helped.
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Not yet. We may just want to keep an eye on him, for now. If we treat him harshly, or with suspicion?
He may just be pushed to move faster with whatever plan he has. Or comes up with.
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I admit- I am at a loss for how he'd graduate. But I'll still show him kindness and care.
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We are what we are. But it doesn't require cruelty.
I suspect that's what he's here to learn.
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[He never forgot. But he didn't forget that John chose kindness either.]
We'll do what we can- for him, and for the others on board.
[His gaze turned soft. Fond.]
Thank you John. You've put my mind at ease.
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[ Genuinely. ]
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[He smiled up at him, before leaning up, moving to wrap his fingers around his tank top.]
...come here John.
[Someone is getting a kiss.]
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He pulled out of the kisses, licking his lips, but only to move around the counter.]
Sorry- too far away.
[This way he could lean against John properly and slide his hand under his tank top. It was bold, daring, but he thought...it wouldn't be such a bad idea.]
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He leans against John, enjoying the kisses, rubbing his back under his tank top. Its wonderful, how much affection and comfort he feels, being here. With John.]