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Flayon likes to think that he's got all the little quirks his body does committed to memory
Whether it be his tail unconsciously wrapping around others bodies whenever he's close to them, or him unintentionally nuzzling into others hands whenever they pet his hair, his body had a habit of displaying his true emotions out where everyone could see
This admittedly caused some issues for the pilot, especially whenever he wanted to keep what he was feeling under wraps. But being 18,432 years old meant that he was all too used to this, and thankfully had some ways to dismiss whatever trick his body decided to play that day
Being 18,432 should also mean that he should've found out all the habits that he does, right?
So when Bettel had told Flayon that he was purring, the pilot hadn't believed it
"Pulling the old cat joke again are we? C'mon you guys tell me this every day!"
He had said with a giggle
The Jester looked at him deadpanned, pulling his hand away from Flayons fluffy hair
"Yeah, but dude, im being honest right now. You started making this weird ass noise as soon as i touched your head!"
Flay only rolled his eyes playfully, propping his chin in his hand
"Right totally, next you're gonna tell me that you heard me meow! Y'know i am a human, and as far as i know humans don't purr!"
While he wasn't so sure about the being human part, Flayon did know however that he was absolutely correct about his view point.
There's no way in the 18,432 years he's lived that somehow he just gained the ability to purr, he's never noticed it before, and don't cats notice when they make that noise?
Bettel on the other hand, wasn't convinced by Flayon's words
"Dude i am being 100 percent serious, i swear i heard something! It might not have been a purr but it was something similar!"
The pilot sighed
'Man he isn't giving up..is this some elaborate prank or bit he's trying to set me up for?' He thinks to himself.
Flayon opens his mouth to respond once more, but before he could, the familiar voice of his purple haired guildmate appeared from besides the couch him and Bettel were on
"There you two are! I've been looking for you everywhere! Leader wanted for me to tell you guys that we're having pizza for dinner, the kitchen is still messed up from Magnis cooking attempt earlier."
"It's not that messy in there..anyways you showed up at a good time Hakka. I need you to prove to this guy that im not imagining things!"
Bettel pointed at the pilot, who in turn crossed his arms
"And i need you to prove to him that i didn't purr!"
Hakkas grin was replaced by a look of confusion, understandably thrown off by the both the duo's enthusiasm and the topic at hand
"Uh..wanna run that by me again?"
Flayon spoke up first, a pout visible on his face
"Bettel keeps saying that i purred when he touched me! I know i act like one sometimes but im seriously not a cat!"
The Jester huffed, exasperation in his voice
"I'm telling the truth! Look, Hakka why don't you give us your input?"
"Huh?"
Hakka blinked
"Touch him or something, i don't know! You just gotta prove my side!"
Flayon's face flushed a slight red, taken off guard
"H-Huh!? One that sounds wrong, and two, im not your guy's experiment!"
"You know what i meant!"
Hakka stared at the two for a moment before breaking out into giggles, amused by their bickering
"You cant blame him dude, that did sound pretty wrong."
There was a short pause before the Exorcist spoke up again
"Fine, ill hear you out. Is it okay if i pat you, buddy?"
Flayons face only grew redder, turning away shyly as they met eyes
"Whatever..go on ahead."
Hakka smiled before taking one of his hands and gently petting the pilots soft red hair, moving from his scalp down to the strands that lay on the right side of his face. It would be a few moments before any noise was heard, but once the Exorcist started to caress his cheek, a quiet, but noticeable sound of rumbling came from Flayons chest and throat, immediately causing both Bettel and Hakka to perk up, smiles on their faces.
"I fuckin' told you!"
"Holy shit. Dude you're like a little motor!"
Flayons eyes instantly shot open after feeling the new unfamiliar sound and sensation that came from his body. An expression mixed of disbelief and embarrassment on his blushing red face
"Wh- i- huh!?"
Playful laughter came from the bird that stood beside him
"Dude you are so fuckin' cute! I always knew you were adorable but wow! You really are the guilds resident cat boy!"
"Shut up! You're both so mean, do you want me to overheat and die?"
The pilot retorted, hiding his face in his hands
Bettel chuckled before patting him on the back
"Y'know this could've all been avoided if you trusted me the first time."
"Sorry, most people don't exactly believe that a noise made only by animals could suddenly be made by them too!"
Hakka leaned down slightly next to him, a grin on his face as he poked Flayons cheek
"Aww c'mon i think it's cute! Don't you know purring has healing factors for humans and animals?"
"Heh, take that leader, we have a healer now!"
Bettel chimed in
The pilot grumbled softly before removing his face from his hands, a blush still visible on his cheeks
"Never, im not healing you two after this."
Hakka gasped dramatically, faking offence
"And leave us to die? What if years from now were on our deathbed and you had the chance to heal us with your graceful purr?"
Flayons pout morphed into a slight smile
"I would say, 'remember when you two both teased me about it to no end and made me feel so embarrassed i thought i was gonna die? Yeah no, you guys are on your own'."
The Jester smirked
"I guess that's the price i'll pay for being proven right."
Hakka pouted in response
"Wow, and I'll just be collateral damage, you guys hate me!"
With his signature catch phrase being used against him, Flayon broke out into giggles before wrapping his tail around Hakkas arm affectionately
"Nah, were just messing with you..i guess I'll have to use my 'graceful purr' to save you two. This better not become a regular thing though."
Hakka smirked before running his fingers through the pilots red hair once more
"And what if it does?"
Flayon let out a squeak of surprise before playfully pushing him away
"S-Stop it already! You guys suck!"
"But you love us don't you?"
"Maybe i do maybe i don't!"
As the duo bickered with each other, Bettel rolled his eyes playfully
"You two idiots are so gross, you'll never catch me saying the L word"
"Oh yeah?"
Hakka glanced up at him
"Then we'll just have to force you to!"
"Wait what!?"
Before Bettel could ponder on what the Bird meant, Hakka had already jumped over Flayons legs and was now currently laying on top of both of them on the couch, causing various noises of surprise, that was then followed by playful shoving and fits of laughter.
As Flayon stared lovingly at two of his precious guildmates, he felt the sensation of a purr rise within his chest once more and spill out into ear shot. A wonderful sound that was filled with nothing but the emotions of love, care and admiration for his fellow guildmates