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[unlivinglegend]

I can sense it from here

[It takes a bit for him to come out, and it's clear he spent that time cleaning himself up a bit, and with a beat-up old shoulder bag thumping against his hip]

Alright, all set.

[soundsurfing]

[Kicking the skateboard up, Beat shoots his Partner a grin, stuffing the skateboard into the backpack as well. Where it hangs out the top, almost offendedly.]

You 'bout to really miss home, Phones, but I gotta admit. The burger places here actually way better. C'mon, there's a bus station nearby that'll take us into the city center proper. [He checks a watch on his wrist, pausing to puzzle out the hand positions.] Should be here in about five... ten... ten or fifteen, I think. Or was that... no, yeah. Anyways, yo, from there we can grab train's an' the subway to get 'bout to other places. Betchu ain't been to the Museum yet, have you?

[unlivinglegend]

[He leans over to see Beat's watch]

Ten. And no, I've mostly stayed around here when I've been out on my own. Don't want to get lost.

[soundsurfing]

[With a nod, Beat shifts his bag to be more comfortable, and heads in the direction of the bus stop. He knows Neku will follow.]

Good idea, but honestly, most humans despite... what we gotta do, is pretty okay wid us. If you ever got lost, askin' someone'll help out. An' you look human still, so peeps will be more happy to help. 'Cept cops, you got wild hair, they'll mark ya.

[unlivinglegend]

Oh, yeah... I'm already used to the hair thing though. Even if it's not as bad these days.

[He trots after and falls into step next to Beat]

[soundsurfing]

[Curiously Beat peeps at Neku's head, trying to see if he can see roots. Hey! You never know!]

Nah, wild colors seem to be the thing here? Was talkin' wid a girl that had that hair color that's red but not red but not orange? She said colors go wid the seasons if you wanna be fashionable. [He shrugs, claws scrapping on the ground as he walks.]

[unlivinglegend]

[Neku blinks owlishly at that color description for a moment then nods as he figures it out.

(And in fact, there does seem to be a bit of darker hair right at the scalp)]

I wouldn't know- I know seasonal colors are a thing for art, and I guess fashion isn't that different.

[soundsurfing]

[That's filed away for later. Til he forgets in a week.

He shrugs a little.]

Same, yo. But it seems it keeps cops from being too ass 'bout hair color. Maybe it's jus' me they don' like. [And the grin he's wearing says there's a reason why.] Here we are!

[The bus stop is just that, a little sign that says Bus Stop and that's it. There's a few people waiting as well, a man reading a newspaper, and two older ladies gossiping to themselves in hushed whispers. The joining pair get a look or two, but are ultimately ignored.]

[unlivinglegend]

...hm. Wonder why.

[He's not DIRECTLY calling Beat out, but...]

Huh, it's smaller than I expected.

[He frowns at the looks but otherwise ignores it]

[soundsurfing]

Yooo what's that mean, I'm innocent as a blue jay! [It's hard to pretend to be offended when you can't stop grinning.] An' yeah, found it kinda weird too. [He'll drop his voice politely so as to not bother the others.] Mostly jus' signs, the actual station bigger but that's more upper city. You sometimes see the little huts but it mostly jus' this.

[He digs around in his pocket to pull out some change, counting out bus fare and handing some to Neku, then counting out some for himself.]

[unlivinglegend]

Really feels like the past, doesn't it?

[He takes the offered change, spotting the bus pulling up]

[soundsurfing]

Yeah yo, it feels old-school, butchu ask them 'bout years an' they say somethin' like oh it's year 161. Whazzat mean??

[One of the ladies in front of them perks up, turning towards them as the bus comes to a stop, the soft woosh of brakes hissing out as the door swings open.]

"Oh, my dear lad, that mean's it's been a hundred and sixty one years since the Monarchy system of government was abolished, and we switched to a Democratic processes." "Oh heavens, Abigail, he was just thinking outloud. Don't start in on it."

[The second lady pulls up onto the steps after the man, paying her fair and making room for Abigail, who ushers the two ahead of her.]

"Nonesense! We're part of the Historical Society, it's our duty to educate!" [Beat throws Neku the most apologetic look he can, handing his fare to the driver... then more when he spots the 'Oversized body parts will be charged extra due to seating', mumbling something under his breath and finding a spot to sit.]

[unlivinglegend]

[Neku chuckles lightly into his hand, softly thanking the ladies for their help. Honestly, he IS a little curious, and now knows where to investigate on his own]

...does your tail really count though?

[Even with the 'oversized' part Neku is able to scoot in pretty close, not caring about all the fluff]

[soundsurfing]

Better safe 'an sorry, yo. Watch what it does when I sit.

[Finding a spot, he plops his butt down, the tail instantly just consuming as much room as it possibly can. He either raises it up and above his head like some weird hat, or he curls it around him. Either way it doubles his size. Sure it's mostly fluff but. He shrugs at Neku with a little smile, and wraps his arms around it to tamp the fluff down the best he can.

A nearby child on the bus is absolutely enthralled with it, pausing mid lick of their lollipop to ogle at it. The two ladies sit and begin to chatter to themselves and the bus is off.]

[unlivinglegend]

[The kid isn't the only one fascinated. Of course, Neku has touched it in passing during his time here, but never with intent. He makes sure Beat can see what he's doing before running his hand over part of it. It's... softer than he expected? Not as silky as a cat though, more like a dog. One with a stiff overcoat. Fasinating]

So where are we going? That museum you mentioned?

[soundsurfing]

[If asked, he wouldn't lie. The petting feels nice. He chuckles a little and let's Neku go right ahead, though that seems to embolden the child.]

Yeah yo, figure we start there, then work our way 'round. Oh, hello.

[Said cause the kid has crept closer and dived their hands into tail fur too. Beat grins and moves his tail around to gently play with them.]

There's also the Mall to visit, then the Cube, an' a few eats.

[unlivinglegend]

[Seeing Beat play with the kid fills him with the same fondness seeing him with the Twisters did, and it's clear on his face]

The Cube... that's your 'friend's' thing, right?

['Elias', since he's not sure how the locals will take god talk]

[soundsurfing]

[The look on Neku's face makes Beat smile in return, he can't help it. The child squeals and giggles as the mother watches warily, Beat burying the kid in the tail.]

Yeah. Ain't really been there myself save fer once. He helped save peeps from time wars wid it. There's also some weird sci-fi world inside it or somethin'? [A shrug. Gods are weird.] Dunno if we can go into it tho. Which is a bummer, it looked cool. [He taps his toes on the floor of the bus, rubbing his chin in thought.] I can also show you to the places I work, yo.

[unlivinglegend]

[He wants to ask about these 'time wars' but he has a feeling whatever explanation Beat managed might be beyond even him translating. So instead]

The flower shop, right? I am kinda curious.

[soundsurfing]

Heh, yeah, that's my main gig, I also help a dude out wid the mornin' radio show, you mighta heard him commentin' on weather in the morning. That's outside Bavan though, in the Amusement Park, so we might hit that last.

[He stops lifting the child up and down with his tail when the bus begins to slow, Beat peeking out the window. Not their stop, but it seems it's the kids as the mother calls them back over, thanks Beat for being kind, but also none the less hurries out with their kid whining in tow. Beat watches them go with a little frown.]

[unlivinglegend]

[Neku says nothing about the humans, just squeezing Beat's arm in solidarity. It is what it is. He can't exactly blame her]

You have the whole day planned, I'm impressed.

[soundsurfing]

[A small half-shrug in acknowledgement to the arm squeeze. He gets it. Then snorts with a cocky grin.]

Ima show my best friend 'round, 'course I got this shit planned.

[He's winging it. Honestly, he just wanted to spend a day with Neku, just... hitting the town, and trying to forget things for a moment.]

Next stops ours, I think.

[unlivinglegend]

[Hearing Beat call him that makes him practically glow in pleasure]

Alright, then I'm in your hands.

[the bus slows to a stop, and Neku easily follows behind Beat. Trusting him to get him where they're going]

[soundsurfing]

Heh, won't letchu down, yo!

[When they get off the bus, Beat doesn't even hesitate. He picks a direction and begins to walk, but only for a short distance before hailing a cab.]

Faster, cities bigger 'an you think.

[At least it's not a long cab ride and they stop in front of a Museum that honestly looks like it's nothing really to look at. But once inside, it's as Beat said. It branches everywhere, leading off to different exhibits for all the monsters currently living on the peninsula.]

Aight, we can visit ours if you wanna, though it ain't nothin' you haven't seen, or we can jus' wander. Summa them got gift shops!

[unlivinglegend]

This place is huge... and it shows places from everyone's homes?

[He's super curious to see everything, but-]

Let's see ours first.