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[lewinthelighton]

It's a strange type of contentment, sitting by the table and watching Fujimoto cook. It reminds Lewin of watching Osceola cook and experiment in the kitchen. The Arc Knight watches without comment, making note of the tail and how it reacts to the various movements Shiro makes. Sometimes it almost seems to be ahead of the old man, shifting to the right just before Shiro reaches for something.

Rin's tail seems to wag more, Lewin notes as Shiro turns with the food and a lesson. Lewin laughs a little in response.

"Understood, Fujimoto. I didn't intend to not eat, just sorta happened," he hums as he eagerly digs in, pleased with the taste, the texture and the tingling of the spiciness. It's probably obvious how much Lewin enjoys it.

"Hm." If one is familiar with old-manese, then they shall recognize the grunt as another way of saying you're welcome.

If one is observant, they'll notice Shiro's tail is slowly swaying, suggesting contentedness in the moment.

With a cooking apron now donned, Shiro gets the slice of toast started first and foremost before devoting the rest of his attention to the oyakodon. It's a familiar recipe, so it doesn't take much conscious thought for him. Making the dish is almost like completing a ritual of sorts, which humorously makes it that much easier for the old priest to swipe the toast after it pops up and lather it in butter. Then, once plated, Shiro slides it across the counter to Lewin with a pointed look.

"I know I ask for help with the groceries when people regularly eat here, but that does not mean I want you - or the others - going hungry either. As long as we have food, you have a place to eat. Understand?"

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Shiro might have seen through Lewin, but without a comment that is still a win for the Arc Knight. "Buttered. Used to live off the stuff," he chuckles, folding his arms and putting his head on them so he can watch Shiro cook. "Thank you, Mom~"

"We do." He answers after a calculated pause. Lewin can act as he wants, but the father knows enough by now to not fall for such trickery. "Are you wanting buttered toast, or garlic toast?"

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Lewin sits there for a moment, head against the desk. Oops, called out. Finally he lifts his head, giving Fujimoto a beaming grin. Look, a distraction! "Think we got bread we can toast too?"

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Lewin lifts his head long enough to grin at Shiro, then -flonk- head meets desk again. "Lunch, breakfast, dinner, whichever's closest to now. I'm staaaarving."

That grumbled string words brings the Paladin to an immediate halt, then looking back and narrowing his eyes into thin, judgemental slits while he studies the Arc Knight. "Have you eaten today?"

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@mitchftw continued from X:

Lewin watches over Mitch's shoulder as he works, surprised when he pulls out a small piece for inspection. "That's it?"

He's going to try and snatch it out of Mitch's hand. "That little thing is causing broken demons to appear?" How amazing! Maybe the material has been cursed in some way?

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"You could give me the sword."

🌀 "Damn."

"Is there anything that could convince you to bathe like a normal person?" 🐈‍⬛

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Lewin laughs, turning around and strolling away casually. "Okay, byyyye!"

"...run."

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Lewin snorts without taking his eyes off the tail, watching any tiny movements. It's fun to see and he wants to tug at it. He doesn't though. "I bet Rin freaked out," he grins.

He goes back to the front, an excited smile on his face. "I think so! You're basically a clone of the old man! Bet ya'd confuse 'em if nothing else!"

Without even thinking about it, without the slightest bit of hesitation, Shiro grunts, "I look much worse." No one could possibly look good while under the dark influence of Satan though; not in his opinion.

"I haven't, no." It is a curious thought though, one he's almost tempted to indulge. "I've been focusing on my own abilities, seeing how far I can take them without causing too much damage to myself, others, or the environment. Do you think they'd listen more to me?"

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@mitchftw

"You seriously can't fix your machine yourself?"

"I probably could. But I might exorcise whatever's causing it to spawn demons."

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He takes the hint that while Shiro can, he doesn't really want to. Fair. Lewin gives up on studying the hand, instead looking around for other nephilim features. Pointed ears, eyes. It's fascinating to see a face he is familiar look this different. "I wonder if this is what you'd look like if possessed," he grins nonchalantly as he walks around the back to see the tail again.

"Cool! Have you tried summoning any of Azazel's kin? Maybe it'd be easier for ya too."

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Eyes go from glued to the tail to his hand. Lewin moves closer, studying the small arcs of lightning. "Azazel, not too surprising. Can ya do bigger bolts?"

"I can." Whether or not he will though is another matter entirely. Lewin obviously wants to explore and experiment with this condition, but Shiro isn't so keen on being another being's lab rat. He experienced enough of that in his youth to last several lifetimes.

"I gotta say - it's made exorcising demons a lot easier."

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@aonokumura replied to [x]:

"Please? I'll bribe you. I'll make homemade burgers."

"Tempting, but that's still a no."

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"He was fiiiine."

@dreamsofalife replied to [x]:

"Apparently! To be fair, so can we, but only once."

"Hah! Like everything is edible at least once. I wonder if he can eat poisonous mushrooms..."

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Dear Lewin

If your current experiment has been to see how many hamburgers it takes before you receive a 'Cease and Desist' letter then 🎊congratulations🎉 on a successful result. There are ANTS in my desk!

Lewin laughs at the boldly pink, glittery penmenship. He can't believe he has managed to get ANTS into the Demon King's territory. He wonders if he can get racoons to visit.

"This still isn't a Cease and Desist though~" he giggles, meaning the experiment continues.

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Dear Lewin,

Not sure if this counts as a love letter, but I want you to know that you're appreciated and admired for your tireless work and fearless gusto when it comes to learning about demons. You're a pretty chill guy and I'm glad you hang out with us.

Love, a friend

Now this one is a bit of a mystery. It's vague enough to fit a lot of different people, also people he is not very close to. It does mention hanging out.

Doesn't sound like Mitch, the kid doesn't admire a thing Lewin does. It could be Nix... It's probably the most likely possibility, but he just isn't sure.

He sniffs at the paper, just to see if there's anything. No clue. "Keep your secrets, then," he hums at it.

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Lewin.

You're a total creep. And I know you just see me as a walking science experiment.

But... you could be a lot worse. We have the same goal, at least! I think? I hope. You're powerful and smart, so I sleep a little better at night knowing the world has you to protect it.

Thanks for being so nice to Dennis, anyway. He looks up to you and I know there's a lot he can learn from you. Suguro, too.

But if you hurt either of them I'll kick your ass. 🩵

PS: Please take a bath.

Easy, it's from Rin. Spawn of Satan, one of the few people who is still (rightfully) creeped out by Lewin. But it's funny how certain things are pushed aside when you're working for the same cause.

No doubt his oddities would have been looked past had he been on the other side as well.

At the last sentence, he grins.

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Lightning

I understand if you don't think much of our partnership because I am more indebted to you than you ever could be to me. You have everything you could possibly need and all the power that an exorcist could ever achieve. Someone like me doesn't even compare to the likes of your own shadow.

Regardless, I am grateful to be in your presence, and I will do my best to honor your leadership to the best of my ability. It is the least that I can do, considering everything you've done.

Thank you for allowing me to be by your side.

Lewin laughs a little. And there is the one from his apprentice! "All these kids are so cheesy," he snickers at the shadow bit.

Still, he understands that the kid is grateful for the chance. It is a pretty interesting experience to take someone under his wings, a bit like Osceola had done him.

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Lewin

Thank you for being so patient with me, and for helping me be a better exorcist. I don't think I'd be lost without you but I wouldn't be as far as I am either. You really are the best tamer in the world and it's so great getting to learn from you.

So, thanks for putting up with me. Suguro's lucky to be your apprentice and I can't wait to go out with you guys again.

This one is pretty easy to guess, though not as clear cut as the one from Shiro. Still, Dennis has taken an unfortunate shine to Lewin, which surprises the Arc Knight a little. Both him and Ryuji are really looking for role models.

And Lewin is not a good role model. Oh well.

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Lewin

You're a shithead. You always have been and you always will be.

But you and your dad have shown a lot of important things about life, lessons I couldn't get anywhere else despite my best efforts. I owe you two a lot for making me a better person as an individual and for my family.

I owe you more for having my back, despite having reason not to.

I'm glad you're safe now. The world's a mess and I need you to help me clean it up.

Send my muse a love letter on Anon

Lewin grins at the letter, immediately guessing it's from Fujimoto. Doesn't take a lot as soon as it mentions Osceola. He's not aware of having been any direct help in shaping the ex-Paladin to the man he is, but he remembers plenty of times Shiro visited when Lewin was younger.

"Lots of work to do," he hums cheerfully to himself as he folds the letter up.