[ it's still pretty weird for haru that the fox translates nakigitsune's silence, not that he'd tell either of them. he doesn't want nakigitsune to feel self-conscious, especially around his saniwa, and.. anyway, the shyness is kind of.. cute? he supposes?

he huffs at the fox, though, rolling his eyes. ] Only because I've been driven to being dangerous today.

[ so that's a yes to the first question, at least. he takes the book back, curling his hands over it and letting it rest in his lap. ] .. It's just a fantasy novel. Nothing exciting. But everyone's been underfoot today, too.