would like to visit... to see this new kitten.

Japan should come over! He's just playing with her on his front porch.

accepts the invite, and hopes he won't be bothering Greece. It is a little sudden, after all.

Greece looks up, eyes brightening as he watches one of his favorite people approach. "Japan. I hope I didn't disturb you from anything

important." He smiles up at his friend, picking up a gray furball and holding her in his palm. "I found her near my mother's ruins.

Isn't she cute?"

bows politely to his friend, smiling softly. "No, you didn't. I was thinking of paying a visit anyway." He settles down next to Greece, and

reaches to stroke the kitten. "Yes, she's very cute. Have you decided on a name yet?"

places the feline on Japan's lap, blinking. "Name?" Oh right, normal people named their pets."Hmm..." he trailed off, pausing for far too

long.

waits..... wondering if... maybe he should just check.

looks over at Greece, trying to see if his friend fell asleep.

Finally, after quite some time of deliberating, Greece looked at Japan, shaking his head. "Nope."

"Ahh... I see." He looks back at the kitten in his lap now, pondering. "Well, how about... 'Kin'? "

reaches down to scratch behind the feline's ears. "I like it." He watches them both, finding the sight adorable. "It

a short name, so perhaps she won't forget it." More like he himself probably wouldn't forget it.

a small smile. "I'm glad you like it. I thought it'd fit her, because 'Kin' is metal or steel in Japanese... and her coat reminds me of

the glint of swords." He looks up to meet the Grecian's gaze. "Maybe she'll be a little warrior cat when she gets bigger."

watches as the kitten curls up to take a nap. He scoots closer to Japan, leaning back to rest his weight on his palms.

"What would cats fight over? Food, perhaps?"

suddenly feels warmth beside him as Greece moves closer. He blushes a little. "Hmm, probably food... hunting rights and territory..."

"...and perhaps mating rights too.. ah-" He realizes his slip of tongue, and falters, turning pink.

blinks, tilting his head as he watched Japan blush. He couldn't help but smile a tiny bit. He hid the amusement in his voice. "That's very

true, Nihon. I've seen them get quite aggressive." He says, and his smile grows wider. "Would you fight over mating rights?"

blinks uncertainly. "A-ah?"

"I don't think humans have to fight for mating rights, we're civilized enough to talk things through."

coughs nervously. "Besides, w-why would I fight with someone over yo- over such a thing like that?"

watches him speak, and notices that he's growing even more flustered. "But what if we did? Only the strongest and most cunning would be

allowed to mate." He decides to ignore Kiku's slip of the tongue, not wanting to make him so flustered that he changed the subject. He

grins. "I think you would win in such battles, Kiku. I know you are quite strong."

gazes at his friend, unsure how to respond. Despite the Grecian's blunt words, he feels a slight rush of pride at it.

"You think too highly of me sometimes, Girisha-san." He smiles anyway. "I don't like to fight, but if I must.. to protect what I care for.."

He trails off, leaving the words unsaid. "You would make a formidable warrior yourself too."

Now it was Greece's turn to tease Japan. He wouldn't let him get off that easily. "I don't think I would be as formidable as yourself, but

since mating rights are involved, I cannot afford to be anything but the best. These rights are important."

He reaches down to pet one of his other cats that had found its way to his lap.

tilts his head, considering Greece's words. He wonders if the other man was serious... no, he must be just musing because he's Greece.

"I guess you're right." An idea occurs to him then. "Who... would you fight for?" Wait, did just asked that aloud? Oh..... crap.

looks at Kiku, trying to read his expression. His own is kept neutral. "My mate, of course. Did you have someone in mind for me?"

tries to keep his face as neutral as possible, though he wasn't sure if he managed as well with the blush. "N-No... I was just curious..."

nods idly, picking up the kitten from his knee and placing it on Japan's shoulder. "Would you be my mate if we were cats?"

blinks.. and then blinks again. "I... well..."

coughs nervously. "Even as cats, it would be nice to have a companion beside you all the time..." He was sure by now he was flushing as

bright as the sun.

Japan is the king of ambiguous answers. He looks at him carefully, eyes warm and teasing. "Is that a yes?"

that Greece-san wouldn't be so blunt at times. "I-I... Well..." He huffs, looking down instead. "I-It's not something I would oppose to... "

's thoughts may or may not have been on the same page as Japan's. "I would enjoy it very much," he says, petting the kitten once more.

"We wouldn't be able to have kittens, however." He paused. "But I wouldn't mind, I enjoy your company."

chuckles softly. "We might not have kittens, but even so, I doubt we would be short of it." He reaches to stroke the kitten too, only to

accidentally brush against Greece's hand. "A-ahh.. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to.."

It was difficult to tell if Greece was just teasing Japan on purpose now. He blinks at the other's apology. "It's alright. I don't mind. Do

you?"

strokes the kitten, not responding immediately. Did he mind? He wasn't sure... maybe if people were around, he would. But they were alone

with only the cats so, maybe it was allright to admit it...? He looks again. "...No, I think so.." He manages a tiny smile somehow.

smiles as he places his hand on top of Japan's cautiously. "Touch is reassuring and comforting in my culture." He was careful not to

overstep his boundaries. "But I know that you place much more value in your personal space."

stiffens when he feels Greece's touch, but only for a few heartbeats before he relaxs again. He doesn't pull away.

"That's true," he says. "But only because touch is sacred, to be shared between intimate friends, or lovers..." He trails off, blushing.