#(( one of the ways to kaz's heart.... Reptiles lol ))

[not-bcring]

Bursting into the mechanic's shop in the usual fashion, Gundham's voice bounced off the walls as he shouted, not really in greeting, but it may as well be with him. "Behold, sharp-toothed mortal! The latest addition into the Tanaka empire!" One cupped hand comes to a stop just in front of Kazuichi's face, a chameleon of all things now staring at him with ever shifting eyes before it slowly reached out a little hand to try and grab at the mechanic's braid as if to climb it.

"The gods have yet to bestow a title to this great beast, but surely it will be one befitting a creature of such a high power level!" No need to mention the reason the little thing had yet to be named was because Gundham had come to Kazuichi immediately after he got it.... "Tremble before Her might! For she posses an ability like no other!" Looking around quickly as if searching for something, Gundham's eyes landed on possibly the smallest wrench he had ever seen sitting on Kazuichi's workbench. Perfect!

Snatching it up, he very carefully held it out to the chameleon, the little hand not latched to the mechanic's hair taking hold of it, looking as if it was about to use it now. The whole thing was such an amusing and endearing sight that it brought a genuine smile to Gundham's face in a rare moment of softness that he allowed to be seen.

"Is she not the most amazing beast you have ever seen?" His tone was much quieter than before, as if it was a genuine question instead of a boast. A light blush dusted the breeder's cheeks now as he locked eyes with the mechanic, only for his gaze to dart away after just a single second from embarrassment. //listen i just. i really liked the chameleon thing lmao

-  ✩   「 @from-across-the-stars​ 」   ✩  

「 ☆ 」     ❝  FUCK!  ❞  Jolting at the sudden intrusion to his shop, Kaz drops the heavy toolbox he’d been carrying to the workbench, stumbling back a few steps to avoid his feet getting hit by the scattered tools. While his boots do provide some protection from accidents, he still prefers not to test his luck. Especially since it’s been known to be pretty shitty. Exhaling with relief when he escapes the disaster unharmed, Kaz spins on his heel to face Gundham, bristled like an aggravated cat. Fully intending to lightly bitch at the breeder for coming in with such overwhelming energy, all snappish words die in his throat.

Kazuichi would never admit that the other man’s genuine enthusiasm, that unmistakable shine in Gundham’s eyes that leaked into his very tone, had slaughtered his snippiness. Kaz prefers to think it’s the chameleon shoved at him who snatched his breath away, eyes wide with awe he feels deep inside his chest… Never mind that his gaze had been focused on Gundham’s face, completely missing the reptile for a breath, before pink hues quickly snapped to it instead, jostled from his shock by the feeling of a tiny hand holding his braid.

Rescued by the funny creature, Kaz’s troublesome and confusing second of breathless focus shifts from Gundham to the chameleon, mouth slightly agape and eyes glossed over with complete fascination. Sparkling within their pink depths, they study the slow movement’s, the oddly-shaped hand holding his hair, and how the other proudly wields a wrench as if ready to assist Kaz in his mechanical endeavors. It’s nothing short of AMAZING and Gundham echoes Kazuichi’s thoughts perfectly.

Unknowingly smiling like a dork, completely at ease in a way that’s unheard of for the mechanic— especially in the breeder’s company; at least, that used to be the case —gaze meets Gundham’s for only a moment, but it’s enough. A second of excitement tampering down into a quiet contemplation, a confusion at Gundham’s shift in tone. In how… gentle it sounded. Almost unsure- or maybe… hopeful. Searching for validation confirmation, a mutual understanding that what they were witnessing— however small or unimportant to others —was indeed, amazing. For a moment- Kaz saw a smile.

Genuine and breathtaking… and all Kazuichi could do was look at it for as long as he was allowed. Which was far too fleeting, Kaz’s enraptured gaze darting back to the chameleon as soon as he locked eyes with Gundham. Face heating up uncomfortably, feeling as if his entire body is roasting from embarrassment in his jumpsuit, Kaz answers in a cracking voice,  ❝  Y-Yeah, she’s awesome…  ❞  Clearing his throat, and giving himself a beat to calm his strangely-skipping heart, he tries again, words managing to come more strongly,  ❝  Seriously, she’s amazing. I’ve never seen a chameleon in person before but I’ve always thought they were cool… ❞

The more he talks, the easier it becomes, Kazuichi’s previous excitement returning. Beaming at the chameleon, Kaz looks as enthused as a kid in a candy shop,  ❝  I mean— How could you not think she’s fuckin’ awesome?? Look at her!  ❞  As if aiming to prove Kaz’s point, the hand holding his braid slowly changes pink, drifting up the chameleon’s body.  ❝  She’s holding a wrench!  ❞  Feeling no shame in his enthusiasm— if anyone can understand his elation, it should be Gundham —he continues through a laugh,  ❝  She’s like my own little assistant! I mean- not mine, ‘cause she’s yours but… y’know what I mean.  ❞  

A hand reaches a finger toward her, before hesitating as Kaz looks questioningly at Gundham, a hint of uncertainty showing in his expression.  ❝  Is it alright if I pet her? Would she like that? ❞ Not concerned for himself but for the chameleon’s comfort, he anxiously waits for permission.   「 ☆ 」 

#(( *shoves some Pre-Boyfriend shenans* )) #(( hello awkward pining 'this guy might actually not be Terrible' times jdfkngjdfkgdfg )) #(( one of the ways to kaz's heart.... Reptiles lol )) #not-bcring #⭒ ˙ ˖ ✧ — ˗ˏˋ ❝ ᴛʜᴇʀᴇ’ꜱ ᴀ ʟᴏᴛ ᴏꜰ ꜱᴛᴜꜰꜰ ɪ ᴡᴀɴɴᴀ ᴅᴏ... ❞ ¦ 「 Kazuichi IC 」 #⭒ ˙ ˖ ✧ — ˗ˏˋ ❝ ꜰᴀᴅɪɴɢ ɪɴᴛᴏ ʏᴇꜱᴛᴇʀᴅᴀʏ; ɴᴏᴛʜɪɴɢ ʙᴜᴛ ᴘʀᴇ-ᴇꜱᴛᴀʙʟɪꜱʜᴇᴅ ʜᴀʀᴍᴏɴʏ ❞ ◌ ᴜʟᴛɪᴍᴀᴛᴇ ᴛᴀʟᴇɴᴛ ᴅᴇᴠ. ᴀᴜ ¦ 「 Kazuichi 」 #⭒ ˙ ˖ ✧ — ˗ˏˋ ❝ ᴜʟᴛɪᴍᴀᴛᴇ ʙʀᴇᴇᴅᴇʀ ❞ ¦ 「 Gundham 」 #from-across-the-stars #♡ ˙ ˖ ✧ — ˗ˏˋ ❝ ʀɪᴠᴀʟʀʏ ɪꜱ ᴊᴜꜱᴛ ᴀɴᴏᴛʜᴇʀ ᴡᴏʀᴅ ꜰᴏʀ ʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ ❞ ¦ 「 Kazuichi and Gundham 」 #⭒ ˙ ˖ ✧ — ˗ˏˋ ❝ ᴅᴇᴀᴛʜ ɪꜱ ᴛᴀʙᴏᴏ; ʙᴜᴛ ɪᴛ’ꜱ ʜᴀʀᴅʟʏ ꜱᴏᴍᴇᴛʜɪɴɢ ɴᴇᴡ ❞ ¦ 「 RP 」 #⭒ ˙ ˖ ✧ — ˗ˏˋ ❝ ᴅɪɴɢ ᴅᴏɴɢ; ʙɪɴɢ ʙᴏɴɢ: ᴀ ʙᴏᴅʏ ʜᴀꜱ ʙᴇᴇɴ ᴅɪꜱᴄᴏᴠᴇʀᴇᴅ! ❞ ¦ 「 Queue 」