Visitors ch. 2

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TW: Mentions of violence and words of stronk dislike because Kitty might be a d3m0n... Aster glanced around Kitty's room. Somehow, she'd already changed everything to suit her. "You didn't use anything non-human, did you?" Kitty shook her head proudly. "Nope. Never." "That explains how you managed to make this whole room suit you and your tastes in the span of a few minutes." "Mhm, so, now that you've talked to the human and, undoubtedly found how horrible it is, can we find a different flatmate?" "No. A, she's not the worst. B, we can't afford that." "But you admit she's not that great?!" Kitty demanded. "I admit that I don't know her and therefore cannot judge her." "Darn it," Kitty pouted under her breath. Aster rolled his eyes. "You haven't even talked to her at all, so you can't judge either. Just because some humans are sucky doesn't mean this one is." "No, but it means the statistics aren't in her favor." "That's fair." Aster agreed, slightly reluctantly. "But at least give her a chance before you become out to get her." "Fiiiiine. She has a week to make me like her. Deal?" "Fine. Deal. But remember, no utter destruction." Aster said, holding out a hand with a warning look on his face. "I promise, I won't k!ll the human." "No breaking anything either. Bruises are the max. Got it?" "Scratches?" "No deep ones. There can only be minimal bl00d. Like, barely any. Just a tad welling up." Kitty looked way too happy. "Good. Stupid human." "Kitty." Aster said a slightly berating tone. "Now, go talk with the 'stupid human'. Your week starts now, and you have to actually spend time with her for it to count." He shooed her out the door, leaving her scowling in the hallway. "Stupid." She muttered, glaring at the door down the hall. "Go. Now," Aster told her with a meaningful look. Kitty stuck her tongue out at him, but marched down the hall and knocked on the door before breezing in, not bothering to give the human a chance to answer the door. Dawn spun around when the door opened. She nodded at the little girl standing in the doorway. "Kitty, right?" Kitty narrowed her eyes at her. "How do you know?" "Aster told me." "Of course he did. That traitor." She mumbled, then said louder, "Well, care to return the favor?" "Dawn. Occupation: unemployed and broke." Kitty tried to hold back a snort but failed. "Well, at least you have a sense of humor." "Sarcasm is an excellent way to deal with your problems. What's your schtick?" "...what's a shtick?" "Like what's the deal with you? What do you like to do?" “Not be around humans.” Dawn raised an amused eyebrow. "Humans? And that would make you a...gremlin?" Kitty coughed out a laugh. “Something like that, sure.” Dawn grinned. "Gremlins are cool." “Eh, they’re kind of annoying, honestly. Not as bad as humans, but annoying nevertheless.” "Alright then..." They lapsed into an awkward silence. Aster strode up and leaned against the door frame. "Have you two bonded yet?" He asked smugly. “Absolutely not.” Kitty said stiffly, folding her own arms. Dawn just shrugged. "Dunno. I kinda vibe with her, though." Kitty glared at Dawn, mouthing, "Shut up." Dawn put her hands up in an unspoken "sorry." Kitty just rolled her eyes while Aster glanced between the two of them, noting the silent communication. Kitty appeared to be trying to do anything but look at Dawn. Aster raised an eyebrow. “Well, I’ll let you two get back to chatting. Or arguing. Or standing in silence. Or whatever it is you were doing. Don’t blow anything up. I’m gonna make dinner.” /And hope I don’t blow anything up./ He added silently. The girls didn’t say a word as he left the room. "What was that about?" Dawn asked after a moment of uncomfortable silence. “We made a deal. I would give you a week to change my mind that you’re just like every other human. If you hadn’t changed my mind by then, we could move out and get our own flat. And, sorry not sorry, but I’d like our own flat.” Kitty said dismissively. "Ookay, then. Well, what is a "normal" human like?" “Idiotic destructors of their own planet.” "I mean, I'm pretty sure I'm environmentally aware. I don't litter and try to recycle when I can..." “Not enough. There is a giant island of garbage, and until that and every other piece of litter in the water gets taken and truly well disposed of, I will hate all humans.” Dawn nodded casually. "Fair." Kitty narrowed her eyes thoughtfully. "What's that look for?" “Nothing.” "Whatever, little gremlin. What do you want to do now?" “Go home.”