[That question hit like a ton of bricks smashing right into him. Did he say something wrong? Maybe even do something wrong? He feels like this question just isn't about him because it's a loaded question. There's for sure more going on, but he's being put on the spot. He could try to back out of this, even deflect it. Yet Ren looks serious about this, and with such a serious look and question, it sounds like he's asking Koujaku for insight.
He's not sure what's going on that head of his. Koujaku gives Beni a look, and Beni looks sad for a few seconds, but that quickly changes. The little bird gets worked up once again.] What kind of question is that, Ren!? If he did something to piss ya off, you take it up with me!
[His faces becomes serious looking, showing he's not messing around.] It's fine, Beni. [Yet the small bird doesn't settle down.] You know what we are, so why are ya getting worked up all over this! We said we'd help and then you go off-[He raises his hand and raises his own voice, cutting off Beni. It's stern rather than angry.] Beni, enough.
[the little bird goes quiet, looking away from Ren and Koujaku.] I know some people say they're tools or just like pets. [He pauses, trying to stall just a little.] Some are closer to them than others. I'm not sure where I stand. You and Aoba have a different relationship than what Beni and I have, but that doesn't mean I think of allmates less. [His nervous habit of fixing his bangs kicks in.] I'm not sure how to describe what I think they are. In the end, it's how we treat them and how close we feel to them that matters. There are humans who treat other humans like garbage -- so simply putting things in labels, I don't think it's that easy. [He looks back at Ren, a deep breath out.] Does that answer your question? [Now he's really worried for Ren now that he's said all of this.]
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He's not sure what's going on that head of his. Koujaku gives Beni a look, and Beni looks sad for a few seconds, but that quickly changes. The little bird gets worked up once again.] What kind of question is that, Ren!? If he did something to piss ya off, you take it up with me!
[His faces becomes serious looking, showing he's not messing around.] It's fine, Beni. [Yet the small bird doesn't settle down.] You know what we are, so why are ya getting worked up all over this! We said we'd help and then you go off-[He raises his hand and raises his own voice, cutting off Beni. It's stern rather than angry.] Beni, enough.
[the little bird goes quiet, looking away from Ren and Koujaku.] I know some people say they're tools or just like pets. [He pauses, trying to stall just a little.] Some are closer to them than others. I'm not sure where I stand. You and Aoba have a different relationship than what Beni and I have, but that doesn't mean I think of allmates less. [His nervous habit of fixing his bangs kicks in.] I'm not sure how to describe what I think they are. In the end, it's how we treat them and how close we feel to them that matters. There are humans who treat other humans like garbage -- so simply putting things in labels, I don't think it's that easy. [He looks back at Ren, a deep breath out.] Does that answer your question? [Now he's really worried for Ren now that he's said all of this.]