[Kit's glance strayed from Vincent to the window. Beyond, the storm continued to rage like a teenager in its first mosh pit, whipping around tree limbs, spraying rain against the glass with a heavy thud, the shower so thick it would be nearly impossible to see the yard below. Kit supposed there would be cats there. Some were as thick-headed as his friend, refusing to budge even when it was obvious remaining in the thick of a storm was only asking for trouble.
He shook his head and, turning his gaze back toward his guest, shrugged his shoulders.]
I just don't believe you.
[...he wasn't looking to fight, he really wasn't. But he knew those words would be like a match to gasoline if he didn't explain himself.]
You might not care very much for your own well-being, but you care about your belongings. Here at least they'll remain safe and dry. It makes sense to stay. And besides...it isn't permanent. There really is nothing at all to be upset over.
[If anyone should be upset, it was Kit. He'd more than repaid his debt by now, but Vincent continued to take advantage of his hospitality. Though he supposed he'd invited him to this time...]
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[Kit's glance strayed from Vincent to the window. Beyond, the storm continued to rage like a teenager in its first mosh pit, whipping around tree limbs, spraying rain against the glass with a heavy thud, the shower so thick it would be nearly impossible to see the yard below. Kit supposed there would be cats there. Some were as thick-headed as his friend, refusing to budge even when it was obvious remaining in the thick of a storm was only asking for trouble.
He shook his head and, turning his gaze back toward his guest, shrugged his shoulders.]
I just don't believe you.
[...he wasn't looking to fight, he really wasn't. But he knew those words would be like a match to gasoline if he didn't explain himself.]
You might not care very much for your own well-being, but you care about your belongings. Here at least they'll remain safe and dry. It makes sense to stay. And besides...it isn't permanent. There really is nothing at all to be upset over.
[If anyone should be upset, it was Kit. He'd more than repaid his debt by now, but Vincent continued to take advantage of his hospitality. Though he supposed he'd invited him to this time...]