Walk A Mile: Epilogue (Nexus LOL Conclusion)

[workthroughit]

While these meetings would perhaps suggest the formality of his desk, Dr. Hill instead is strolling through the Nexus, smiling as he watches the snowflakes drift down from the sky. A take-away cup is held in both his hands, the drink gently steaming.

He seems content to just wander for a time, more interested in his coffee and the falling snow than addressing anyone just yet. The psychoanalyst seems perfectly unaware how bizarre his previous appearance ended up being, or that his prolonged absence since then was also sorely noted. Unaware or uncaring.

Finally, after one last sip of coffee, he simply asks, tone light and conversational: "Well? What did we learn?"

((The conclusion post for the bodyswap event! Get yer details here before tagging in! Also, feel free to tag in if your character just wants to talk to/yell at the doctor in general. And don't hesitate to comment on the OOC post or send me a PM if you have any concerns or questions!))

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[hellburger]

"Ha! Get a load of this guy!" he says with a guffaw. "Just because it's 'run-of-the-mill' for this mad house doesn't make it right.

"... And we burned your office because you trapped us in there with more of your ... your bullshit!"

He bristles at Nekomata's more amenable tone and addresses her in hushed Japanese. "Whose side are you on here, Neko-chan?"

[workthroughit]

"We could also speak of attempts to access confidential medical files. Firearms to break into locked records? Shame, shame, Mr. Miller. Security doesn't happen if things simply..." Dr. Hill spreads his hands out and adopts a chiding smile, "...stay secure."

[magnetite_plz]

"Well it made us friends!" She mutters back without bothering to swap languages. "And I got to light an office on fire. Personally, I was having a pretty good time aside from the whole 'not being me' part."

She looks a bit discouraged.

"I mean, it was a dick move to swap us, but it all worked out in the end, right?"

[hellburger]

Dr. Hill gets a dirty look. "Now you're trying to tell me that was a security system? Really? Unbelievable!"

Kaz glances back and forth between Neko and the doctor, arms tightly crossed. "What? Would we be enemies if we met under normal circumstances? Sure, it was a good bonding experience or... whatever, but as far as it 'working out'? I'm gonna withhold judgment until I'm back in my own body."

[workthroughit]

"I'm only a casual scholar of religion, but demons and humans rarely get along. I think Nekomata has a point! She learned that humans are valuable as individuals, you learned what it's like to be in a body with little need for the outward shows of bravado. Maybe even learned some about what it's like to be the fairer sex? A friendship and understanding has been founded either way. Win-win, I'd say. Passing grade."

Shortly after declaring this, Dr. Hill snaps his fingers. The pair may soon be aware of that cold, creeping feeling, the swimming of vision...

[magnetite_plz]

"Aww, no nya! I was just giving you a compliment. I'm gonna..." Owwww her head. Her ears are ringing. Why is everything so loud? it's not too bright though that's strange...Oh! Wait, she's wearing sunglasses!

"Holy shit mya!" She reaches behind her and sure enough, there go her tails. "Yay!" A couple leaps of joy, throwing her hands into the air, before she jumps onto Kaz and kisses him on the cheek. Well, more like boops her nose against it. That's kissing to a cat right?

"You're all buff and tall and I'm all awesome and me again!"

[hellburger]

"Passing grade! Jesus Christ, quit acting so smug about all--" The reverting process catches him mid-sentence. He's momentarily disoriented by the stiff bulk of his human body and the depressingly abbreviated spectrum of his senses.

Kaz staggers back to catch his balance with Nekomata's embrace. His irate expression softens a little for the cat demon and he spares a moment to give her a kiss on the head. Once he feels more at home in his own skin, he levels a glare back at Dr. Hill, this time unimpeded by sunglasses.

"Don't think you're off the hook for this, doctor."

[workthroughit]

"You'd think we'd be even after the damage you inflicted on my workspace. Ah well. I'm sure you'll be happy to know it was all easily repaired. Renter's insurance, you know."

He smiles at Nekomata's excited reaction to being back in her proper skin. "You should learn a little more from her, I think. Take things as they come, accept matters at face value. All's well that ends well in a feline's mind."

[magnetite_plz]

"C'mon Kaz...you had fun a little, right?" Kitten eyes are so much worse than puppy eyes because she knows exactly what she's doing.

She even carefully pulls off the sunglasses, remembering Kaz had told her she couldn't have them and puts them on his face.

[hellburger]

He gets caught in those cute tractor beams and heaves a sigh.

"A little," he concedes as she returns the shades. He gives her a pat on the cheek. "Enough to be appreciate your power, anyway."

Kazuhira Miller still doesn't like being fucked with, though, and continues staring daggers at Dr. Hill through the tint of his aviators.

It should be noted that the familiar panther statue is parked on a Nexus coffee table. What are you gonna do about it, Doc?

[workthroughit]

"Are you intending to add theft to the list of infractions, Mr. Miller?" He points out that statue as he asks. "Or would you care to return what you've borrowed during your little investigation?"

Don't take a man's panther. There's lines, Kaz.

[magnetite_plz]

"Like you can't just magic up another one." Nekomata's got her arms crossed, tails swishing side to side. Her ends justify the means attitude doesn't always have her siding with the doctor.

"Finders keepers, nya. You should be thanking Kaz from saving it from the fire. I wouldn't have."

[hellburger]

Miller wanders over and drapes a hand on the item in question. He puts on a show of deliberation -- biting his lip, rubbing his chin -- before he looks back at Dr. Hill and Nekomata.

"You know what? I think I'll just hang onto it. Then we'll be even. Call it a memento of the invaluable lesson I learned with my pal Nekomata here."

[workthroughit]

He actually looks put off by this, pursing his lips angrily together.

"Suit yourself. So long as you consider us even and I can expect no further attempts at arson."