( can he blame makoto for being wary? the young demon has issues trusting even those who haven't given him a reason to be cautious.
if makoto has learned anything, it's that he can trust in others to benefit themselves. deals, desires, debts—incentivization, motivation, obligation. this is one of the only lenses he understands others with. kirma... what on earth does he gain from this, especially since makoto has made it very clear in the past he wants an even karmic debt between them? he makes no sense through this lens, so he has no idea what to do with him.
his instinct is to needle for more information, try to figure out just what kirma seeks to gain from this, but... he knows from past experience how that will end up. so, after a long pause: )
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if makoto has learned anything, it's that he can trust in others to benefit themselves. deals, desires, debts—incentivization, motivation, obligation. this is one of the only lenses he understands others with. kirma... what on earth does he gain from this, especially since makoto has made it very clear in the past he wants an even karmic debt between them? he makes no sense through this lens, so he has no idea what to do with him.
his instinct is to needle for more information, try to figure out just what kirma seeks to gain from this, but... he knows from past experience how that will end up. so, after a long pause: )
What's your room number?