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[ translation: I’m stuck! ]

[ what

hold on, let him stare at this and try to decipher it. after about 2 minutes ... ]

Stuck? [ how did he actually guess that? ]

YTWEAH

DDOGGFFGGGG

[ That definitely says 'Yeah', and 'Dog'. So either Yuji is stuck somewhere with a dog, or even the world they've been transported to?

He has a pretty good guess what might be going on.

There's no point continuing to let the boy struggle. There's a switch to the video function. ]

What's this about a dog?

Edited 2023-01-27 08:24 (UTC)

[ And, snout first on the phone is a huge, pink, akita. That looks like it might cry. ]

Fushiguro! I’m stuck as a dog!

[ That ... is not what he had expected at all. Even if he doesn't hate what he sees.

He quite likes it, actually. A pink, talking dog that's using a phone. It's almost like a cartoon character. ]

Oh ... Did you drink another potion?

No! I just woke up and I felt something, so I focussed on it and now I’m a dog!

[ He’s almost in tears, Megumi. ]

What do I do?!

[ This shouldn't be funny ....................... Back home this would be more distressing, given that they wouldn't know if changing back is even possible, but here, it's more likely he gained the same power so many others got from drinking the potion.

Anyway, he needs a better look. He can see that his friend is at home. ]

Wait a bit for me. [ He'll be back soon!! ]

Fushiguro, are you sure?

[ It’s not like he has that much choice, though… He picks up his device in his dog mouth and trots outside to sit and wait in his doorway for Fushiguro to find him. ]

[ He was on the way home anyway, so there's no point responding. Megumi pushes the door open soon enough, mildly surprised to find a dog that was in no way there before. He's pink and brown, which he's realising now is far too fitting given Yuji's natural hair colour.

He lowers himself into a squat beside Yuji. ]

I'm surprised you're the only one of us that can talk in animal form ... [ Okay, but that fur looks so soft and interesting. How long can he go resisting a pet? ]

[ Yuji thinks he ought to be embarrassed about the way his tail wags in overtime as soon as he sees Megumi, but he’s always happy to see his friend so it’s not that big a deal. Instead, he drops the phone from his mouth and whines.

A very doglike whine. Embarrassing. ]

No one else can talk? That’s weird… Fushiguro, what do I do?

[ Yuji's definitely picked up those doglike mannerisms as well. It's only natural that he would find this cute. There's a quick glance at that tail, and that sure is some helicopter wagging, and he knows exactly what that means. It's kind of nice to know the other boy likes being around him this much.

You know what? They are ... best friends, he's allowed to scritch some ears. Megumi reaches out and scratches the back of that pink head. ]

The first time is usually the most difficult, but it gets easier. You have to relax first or you won't be able to do it.

I'm trying to relax...

[ ... The petting does help a little bit, though, and Yuji's tail continues it's quick-fire wagging. He's just so happy that Fushiguro is here, and it's nice to be able to lean into the little scratches.

He is, at least, trying to focus so he can turn back. He doesn't want to be stuck as a dog forever. ]

Huh. That feels nice.

Dogs generally like being pet this way. [ If anyone would know, it's Megumi, really. Given that there is a very logical reason for him to be doing this, Megumi stops holding back, continuing to stroke Yuji's fur and scratch his little ears. This is clearly to help the boy relax, of course. It has nothing to do with his own affinity for dogs and his best friend. He shifts closer, allowing Yuji to walk into him for a nuzzle if he wants. ]

If it starts being weird, let me know.

[ Well, Yuji isn't going to say no to affection from Megumi, even if it is a little weird that he's a dog. He shifts, wiggling a little as he almost climbs into his friend's lap, leaning into him with a little gruff noise of happiness.

If he was a cat he'd probably be purring.

Tilting his head up, he gazes at Megumi, tail still wagging. ]

It's fine. [ He tilts his head up, ears flattening a little. ] What if I'm stuck this way?

[ With Yuji walking into him, Megumi instinctively scoops him into a more comfortable position in his lap. Given the boy's size in his dog form, he sits fairly tall on top of Megumi, and this means ... a face full of fur, which he does not mind in the slightest. If anything, he's reminded of his long time friend that he can no longer summon. ]

You won't. [ Megumi keeps scratching him by the ears, leaning in to wrap his arms around his neck. ]

If that happens, we'll figure something out. [ But the fact that he will care for this boy goes without saying. ]

[ Yuji settles down a little wrapped in Megumi’s arms, and he lifts his little dog head to rest it on his friend’s shoulder. It’s practically a hug, and that’s enough for him right now - it means he can close his eyes and just enjoy the warm comfort of being with his friend after a sudden burst of panic. ]

If you and Gojo-sensei can do it…

[ He snuffles a little before he slumps against Megumi. It seems as though that comfort is what he needed to slip back into human form, and suddenly he has all his limbs back in their proper place, almost knocking the two of them to their floor.

Laughing, Yuji looks at himself before he holds his hand up for a high five. ]

Fushiguro, I did it!

[ Honestly, having a warm, furry body to hug and a snout leaning on his shoulder is relaxing for him too. He's always loved dogs, and it has everything to do with the fact that his own dogs were his first friends. Cuddling with a dog is akin to bliss, and he already has a bond with this boy, even if he's terrible at showing his affection most of the time. The transformation happens quickly enough that Megumi doesn't process it until it's too late.

And when he opens his eyes again, he sees Yuji. More specifically, he sees Yuji butt naked and beaming as he has Megumi's arms around his back and doesn't seem bothered in the slightest. So, he might have gotten carried away a little there. He knew this would happen!

Yet he still smacks the boy in the face, nails scraping his skin and leaving claw marks. Megumi leans back and looks away. The high five? Left hanging. ]

Clothes! [ His face, though ... It's become very red. ]

[ Yuji doesn’t quite have the sense of modesty needed to be embarrassed about the fact that he’s now naked and sitting in his best friend’s lap. He’s far too happy about the fact that he isn’t stuck as a dog and he’s been able to turn back, thank goodness. He was concerned he’d be a puppy for hours, or even days…

He only reacts when suddenly his face hurts from being scratched and he’s falling back, dropping onto the ground and frowning a little. He didn’t think Megumi would be that bothered by it, but he had been pretty put out by sensei being naked in front of him…

Rubbing his cheek, he scrambles up to his feet. ]

… Sorry, Fushiguro.

[ He glances between his friend and the door before he steps around him, coming out in a pair of low hanging pants and fumbling with a shirt. ]

I didn’t know I was turning back.

[ The nudity is appropriate in public baths or hot springs. Nudity in the middle of their living room, right there on his lap? That sets a different sort of mood altogether. He only returns his gaze when it's clear Yuji has pulled his pants back on.

He knows it isn't Yuji's fault, so he doesn't harp on about it. ]

... At least we know what's going on now. [ Yuji has developed an animal transformation ability. It's relieving to hear that he won't be trapped as an animal for an unspecified time. There's a glance at the scratch he had caused. Oops? ]

You fine? [ He doesn't usually check on Yuji after hitting him, but he acknowledges that this is mostly his fault, so there's some guilt there. ]

[ Unfortunately, Yuji doesn't really have the modesty to worry about his sudden nakedness, but he doesn't want to upset his best friend - so he's going to be more careful in the future. Now he can start to wrap his mind around it, now that he's figuring out how it works, he can be better.

Tugging his shirt on, his voice is muffled. ]

It's gotta be the same as you and sensei, then. I just didn't drink anything.

[ Poking his head out, he lifts his hand to rub his cheek - and, hey, he can just heal up the little scratch, so he nods his head. ]

No problem at all.

[ Funny that this is the second time this has happened. There is a part of Megumi that acknowledges he's the common denominator here. Yes, it's probably his fault for having an affinity for animals -- and the two people he knows who change into them. He just couldn't resist petting their fur! ]

I'm wondering why this suddenly happened. Did you wish for something?

[ He's heard whispers about some wishes coming true when you approach the crystal and make a wish. ]

[ Yuji frowns a moment as he considers, thoughtful. Did he wish for something...? It's not wrong to think that he was hoping for something to happen, but this isn't exactly what he was going for. ]

I did want to get my cursed energy back, yeah. I guess I was wishing for that to happen?

[ Asking for cursed energy makes sense. Megumi's going to do the same because he's tired of being powerless. Now, though, he's realising that they might not actually get what they want. ]

You wished for cursed energy, and can now turn into a dog instead ... This proves the Overseer is just messing with us.

[ But they already knew that, at least. ]

But it isn't a useless power. In your half form, you'll probably keep some dog-like traits that could be useful in a fight.

[ If he has a half form, at least. Most of them do. ]

Maybe. Or maybe she wanted to make me fit in with you guys better.

[ Shaking his head, he lifts his hands, twitching a little... Woah! There are still some puppy ears here! ]

What do you think would be useful? Smelling?

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