( oh, he is learning. this is even less of a joke and much more like flirting, frankly, and the kind that aventurine enjoys. it shows, if not in his face, then certainly in the way his newly-obtained tail sways one way to the other. )

You think I would treat one of my good friends like that? I'd never be so cruel. ( though it sounds much like some sort of twisted irony, it is anything but.

there's two reasons as to why aventurine is here, he hasn't forgotten. both are easy enough to obtain; a reward for a game, and a debt for the future. he steps in closer, slithers fingers down kirma's arm, to his hand, entwines them. they're close in height, at least - close enough that aventurine can keep their faces close, and their lips closer still.

then, in all of his foxian charm: ) That token you will get once you play with your cats. Won't you give it to me?