voice| on the other (octopus) hand

[ohrlyeh]

[Usually Howard interacts with the network through text, since he's nervous of using any other format, but this time, his deep and weary voice can be heard.]

Um. A question out of curiosity, I-I suppose. If you've "received" a physical change through Retrospec, what was it? If you've received several, what is the worst one...?

[There's the sound of something falling off a table onto the floor. He lets out a shuddering sigh, his tone slightly exasperated.]

Yeah. [A pause.] Before I forget, I need someone who can go out and get some groceries for me. I'll pay you for it. I just don't feel like going outside for a while. I-I'm fine...really...............

[ooc: somebody's got tentacle hands now. life is fun!]

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[ascatic]

[ with a sigh of relief, Leon has to almost shake himself out of the growing stupor settling on his mind: a combination of realizing that he is certainly not a cat, and that he is still a functioning 'human' adult with some kind of shame? ]

Ah... probably. Maybe. It's been harder making sure my pants are able to properly allow my tail to thread through the hole I've made in them.

[ imagine ruining every pair of pants ever owned. ]

But I apologize... I hope I haven't overstayed my welcome.

[ohrlyeh]

Oh, I even forgot about the tail...

[That...sounds like a problem. In some ways, he's glad the tentacles he has are only coming out of his sleeves. He couldn't deal with, like, a tentacle tail.]

No, no, you haven't overstayed at all. [He draws his "hands" back with a low hum.] If you ever want to come over...I'd be happy to have your company. I mean it.

[ascatic]

It does its best to stay out of the way, doesn't it? [ he laughs politely, covering his mouth with a hand. ] I've broken so many mugs and glasses and plates... my employees have gotten used to the sound already.

[ he just deduces the cost of the many unfortunate victims of an uncontrollable tail from his own paycheck. ]

... I will do my best to make sure this isn't the first and last time I've visited you.

[ with a polite nod, he stands up and stretches--- hands up as far as he can reach, tail and ears mirroring the upward motion. ]

[ohrlyeh]

Goodness...that sounds dangerous. Please be careful...

[Don't break everything with your tail, please!]

[And sorry, Leon, because he's going to let out a slight "oh!" at the movement because...well...it's really cute. He can't lie.]

Exactly like a... [He catches himself before he says the word, also moving to stand up.] Thank you for the good time, Leon.

[ascatic]

[ both ears flick, tail curling in curiosity... but he can fill in the blank, and his smile remains in place. ]

No, thank you. I'll leave you the rest of the muffins and the other cup of tea. Microwaving it isn't the best, but it'll keep some of its flavor.

[ standing up, Leon smooths out of his sweater and jeans, stealing another look at Howard as he slowly heads for the door--- careful not to step or trip again. ]

Just don't forget that my cafe is a safe place for you, okay?