Deadman's errands

Kau would listen, watching the other male. Maybe it was that part of Kau that still had not been completely corrupted breaking through, wanting to take Nia and protect him. To make a family for himself. Damned as he was, the beast still felt the need to be around others. To not be alone. Loneliness was a great demon, ready to devour souls at a glance. Kau feared being alone... and yet grew used to it. It was what lead him to strike out now, breaking more each day he didn't have someone with him. His own sort of stability. Ironic, really, since perhaps this young man could offer him better stability of the mind, just as he could give to Nia in return.

The promise was made, and the boy would speak up, asking if it was okay to go see a friend. Kau relaxed completely, giving a small nod. "Yes... though I will want you to return to me you are not a caged bird. You are free to fly, so long as you remember to come back." The boy had yelled a bit louder with his request, but given his condition Kau overlooked it. He'd smile for the white male, single orb raising to look at the rat.

"I understand. I may be a monster... but when I give my word that I will protect someone and care for them I keep it. Anyone who dares hurt him from here on out will feel that pain ten-fold by the time I am done." It was a promise. He'd give a gentle nudge to Nia, speaking up again. "Come. I want to find a place for us to meet each other, even if we wander around by ourselves." Though his words held authority in them there was a touch of gentleness too. He'd turn, his mind turning to the cream female and her brother as thoughts began to stir. He'd wait for Nia to go with him, and then should the boy choose to go see his friend he could do so whenever he liked.
"Speech"