#; that cute lil drunk hibiko

[distopea]

A small fire burned in the princess' room in preparation for her eventual arrival. With her shoes already removed, Hibiko tossed her purse on the couch that caused a yelp came from fox accidentally being hit with the bag, and then one from the surprised princess. Rushing over to kneel on the floor in front of the couch, "Oooohh, I'm sorry!" She whined with a laugh under it, rubbing where she assumed the bag him. "I told you not to wait for me, I thought you would be gone." Hibiko made it clear she would be gone until late with friends, multiple of them, not a date.

She was ready to cuddle him back to health before "Wait wait wait- I need to change," and popped up to hide behind a screen. To put it gently, she was toasted. But to put it frankly, Hibiko was drunk. "I snuck you box of chocolates in my purse. But don't eat it as a fox! Foxes can't eat chocolate." It was tiny little box, unable to hold more than a few pieces.

Soon, with her hair still done and wearing makeup, but in sleepwear at least, Hibiko threw herself on the couch next to Marlo. "Now you may tell me about your day, darling. Do you like the chocolate? It's from," a pause, not long enough to properly think before rolling her eyes and waving a hand, "somewhere else, but I really liked them!"

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A yap left his throat the moment he felt an object falling onto his fur. The sleepy fox’s head picked from the cushions and blanket, giving Hibiko a suspicious and annoyed look before he eventually understood that she was here to pamper him, and not demand the fox to leave her alone. With a yawn, he extrated himself out of his cocoon, extending his furry legs to get rid of the numbness. Of course he wouldn’t be gone! She was out with friends - she didn’t lie, right? - and she had left him all by himself, abandoned, cold and desperate! He was ready to be pampered in apologizes and other caresses, but before he could earn his well deserved hug, she giggled and disappeared behind her screen. 

Marlo huffed and eventually used his magic to switch back to his human form, even if it meant using a lot of his power for that. When Hibiko was back, wearing her sleepwear even if she was still having her hair done and her makeup on. He squinted when she dropped by his side, the smell of booze and other expensive wine tickling his nose; he even sneezed. "Heavens, you’re completely wasted! I thought you forgot I was here!” He gasped but immediately laughed, finding amusement the way her guard was down and her attitude far less serious than usual. What a beautiful change!

He observed her with passion, love, and deep interest. 

He welcomed her by his side, sliding away even if he rolled his arm around her shoulder. She smelled funny but it wasn’t bad. He was more interested in the box of chocolates presented in front of his eyes. He couldn’t refrain the blush invading his features - because she thought of him, she was gifting him something, for him - while he placed a soft kiss right on the top of her hair. “Ah... Food…” He whispered with a content giggle and immediately opened the box. In two bites, all the chocolate was gone and his lips were tainted in shades of brown. 

“Mpf… I had better. It’s not very good.” He said while he tossed the box away and nuzzled against her side. It was actually decent, but he wasn't delighted she had received that gift from someone else. He slowly caressed her hair, as he felt so loved, so adored because she was giving him attention. “I napped and I waited for you… I might have stolen food from the kitchen, but I bet they didn't see it. Your mother required some duck and veggies for tonight's dinner... Then I wandered around and I picked flowers. I chased a few naughty chicken for fun... I came back here because you promised to be home early. But you weren't! Your date with friends was long and I was bored... But I’m happy because you had a good time, even if I wasn’t here…”

He opened his palm, a golden wind moving inside for a moment before more chocolate appeared out of nowhere, crafted by his magic, covered in a copper powder, along with almonds, nuts, and other dry fruits. “Here, when I traveled the world a long time ago, I ate these chocolates. It’s better and richer on the tongue.” 

He sighed and felt comfortable enough. “I like you so much, sweet princess. So much I would let you break my heart.” Marlo purred lovingly.