[ The honorific intentionally added for effect here. His answer surprises him, a little. If only because Hisoka has a history of testing him and his boundaries. As he awaits the question he moves to the fridge to retrieve the juice and searches for a smaller cup that the other can use. ]
You don't have to raise your hand. You're the only one here.
[ He searches for another chair to sit on and climbs up on it. Rather than sit politely on the chair itself, he sits on the back. Swinging his legs, he has the audacity to add: ]
I should be courteous to my host. [ Then, Hisoka gets to his question: ] Have you ever killed anyone?
Yes, you are. But the only guest I have so you can just speak.
[ He's used to the other just...behaving and doing what he wants. He shifts his weight, pouring a juice for the other and placing it on the counter. He leans onto it. ]
Not intentionally. I don't kill people, Hisoka-kun. Have you, yet?
[ Like his older self, he draws out the word. Hisoka reaches out with both hands to take the glass -- actually being careful about not spilling it before drinking.
The child's eyes seems to darken at the words "not intentionally" before they brighten immediately after. ]
I have. But, well, it isn't like I sought that person out. [ He sets the glass down. ] The person taught me about Nen. They were the ones who rescued me. However, they were also secretly a serial killer. [ The child draws out his words like he's putting on a show -- he even lifts up his arms like he's pretending to be a ghost at the word "serial killer."
Hisoka makes soft tut-tut-tut sounds. ]
But... they didn't go after strong people. They just went after weak people without any Nen. [ He shakes his head making more tsk-tsk-tsk sounds. ] What's the fun in that?
[ The words that Hisoka uses are alarming, even coming from someone his size. Someone who, objectively, is kind of cute and it infuriates Rohan that he even could consider attaching those words to him. Okay, so this is a kid. And Rohan doesn't know how to interact with kids. Or most people, really. But especially kids. He reaches out a hand and ruffles the hair on top of Hisoka's head. Because apparently that is a thing adults do to children. And, to him - it's funny. ]
You killed a bad guy.
[ Rohan thinks that it's good. He can't feel bad about a bad guy getting killed by a kid. ]
I don't really understand the point of just murdering because you feel like it anyway. But you do enjoy your fun, don't you?
[ He doesn't change. Rohan shifts to get himself a glass of water, though he doesn't let his eyes leave Hisoka. Always cautious around him, even at that size. ]
[ Hisoka makes a bit of a face about his hair being ruffled. His tongue even sticks out before he attempts to fix his hair. ]
It's only because he tried to kill me. [ The implication is obvious -- he wouldn't have done anything if the serial killer hadn't targeted him. ]
... I don't like you getting the wrong idea about me, Mister Rohan. [ His legs swing a little more before he once more takes the glass in both hands to take a small drink of his juice. ]
Mm. Of course, I am. I have to... it's pointless to let my potential stay where it is. There's a lot more in the world to experience... and better people to kill.
[ He knows you're just a tiny, adorable sociopath. It's fine. Somehow, seeing the child try and fix his hair feels like a mini-victory, and even if it didn't ruffle Hisoka much, or at all, Rohan'll take it while he can.
He sips at his glass of water, not letting his eyes drift away from this gremlin before him for very long. He is sure he's even more slippery as a kid, without the extra height slowing him down. ]
I've known the bigger you for quite some time, actually. I know better than to underestimate you, just because you're small. [ Rohan knows the danger here. Maybe to him, even. ]
Still, consider that you may have saved a lot of people by killing one.
[ His comment is in regards to both the fact that Rohan doesn't misunderstand nor underestimate him. The pink aura that surrounds his body abruptly creates a few hearts that float off of his head. ]
Hm... I guess you're right that he's not able to kill anyone else. [ The child points to his own face. ] But what about me, Mister Rohan? [ Since the person is someone that knows his bigger self, it means that he's aware of a lot of things. ]
[ Definitely. Rohan is sure of it, even without knowing exactly how many or any of the details of what Hisoka's done, he doesn't exactly doubt the child's warning. He rests his hand on the kid's head, he doesn't move it. It's just as if he's reminding himself that the person before him is a child, and not the Hisoka he knows now. ]
But, as I know the you who is older, that doesn't happen. And I certainly won't kill you. I'm not interesting in fighting you. Not that I expect this to change how your older self acts with me.
[ He withdraws his hand. ]
But I don't want you to misunderstand me. I won't kill you at this size, either. You'll be back to your older self before you know it, anyway, Hisoka-kun. I don't need to tell you of all people to have fun.
[ He draws the sound out like his older self would. It seems like he really thinks about the words that Rohan says and tilts his head back a little to look at him when he puts the hand on his head.
The child stares at him for a time before sticking his tongue out. ]
[ He's curious, to say he least. Although he's about half-sure that something terrible and insulting will come out of the child's mouth at his question. Still, he's going to find out what Hisoka means. After all, he doesn't really have anything to worry about. Rohan's done fine. ]
[ He doesn't sound like he's taking it too seriously, though. After all, what do Hisoka's observations mean to him? Not much. And, as it were, they meant less coming from someone his age. So, he shifts, standing upright. ]
It's fine. Stay --
Well, don't get into too much trouble out there. I'm sure you'll be back to normal in no time, though.
[ He actually is surprised by that statement. Huh?! Of course, the way that he means is less that Rohan would attempt to hold him captive and more that the man would look after him. ]
You're real funny. [ The child laughs at him; there is something not quite right about the laughter as he heads back to the window which he came through. ] I'll see you later, then.
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[ The honorific intentionally added for effect here. His answer surprises him, a little. If only because Hisoka has a history of testing him and his boundaries. As he awaits the question he moves to the fridge to retrieve the juice and searches for a smaller cup that the other can use. ]
You don't have to raise your hand. You're the only one here.
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[ He searches for another chair to sit on and climbs up on it. Rather than sit politely on the chair itself, he sits on the back. Swinging his legs, he has the audacity to add: ]
I should be courteous to my host. [ Then, Hisoka gets to his question: ] Have you ever killed anyone?
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[ He's used to the other just...behaving and doing what he wants. He shifts his weight, pouring a juice for the other and placing it on the counter. He leans onto it. ]
Not intentionally. I don't kill people, Hisoka-kun. Have you, yet?
[ he assumes so ]
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[ Like his older self, he draws out the word. Hisoka reaches out with both hands to take the glass -- actually being careful about not spilling it before drinking.
The child's eyes seems to darken at the words "not intentionally" before they brighten immediately after. ]
I have. But, well, it isn't like I sought that person out. [ He sets the glass down. ] The person taught me about Nen. They were the ones who rescued me. However, they were also secretly a serial killer. [ The child draws out his words like he's putting on a show -- he even lifts up his arms like he's pretending to be a ghost at the word "serial killer."
Hisoka makes soft tut-tut-tut sounds. ]
But... they didn't go after strong people. They just went after weak people without any Nen. [ He shakes his head making more tsk-tsk-tsk sounds. ] What's the fun in that?
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You killed a bad guy.
[ Rohan thinks that it's good. He can't feel bad about a bad guy getting killed by a kid. ]
I don't really understand the point of just murdering because you feel like it anyway. But you do enjoy your fun, don't you?
[ He doesn't change. Rohan shifts to get himself a glass of water, though he doesn't let his eyes leave Hisoka. Always cautious around him, even at that size. ]
You're going to keep getting stronger.
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It's only because he tried to kill me. [ The implication is obvious -- he wouldn't have done anything if the serial killer hadn't targeted him. ]
... I don't like you getting the wrong idea about me, Mister Rohan. [ His legs swing a little more before he once more takes the glass in both hands to take a small drink of his juice. ]
Mm. Of course, I am. I have to... it's pointless to let my potential stay where it is. There's a lot more in the world to experience... and better people to kill.
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[ He knows you're just a tiny, adorable sociopath. It's fine. Somehow, seeing the child try and fix his hair feels like a mini-victory, and even if it didn't ruffle Hisoka much, or at all, Rohan'll take it while he can.
He sips at his glass of water, not letting his eyes drift away from this gremlin before him for very long. He is sure he's even more slippery as a kid, without the extra height slowing him down. ]
I've known the bigger you for quite some time, actually. I know better than to underestimate you, just because you're small. [ Rohan knows the danger here. Maybe to him, even. ]
Still, consider that you may have saved a lot of people by killing one.
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[ His comment is in regards to both the fact that Rohan doesn't misunderstand nor underestimate him. The pink aura that surrounds his body abruptly creates a few hearts that float off of his head. ]
Hm... I guess you're right that he's not able to kill anyone else. [ The child points to his own face. ] But what about me, Mister Rohan? [ Since the person is someone that knows his bigger self, it means that he's aware of a lot of things. ]
A lot of people will be saved if I die, too.
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[ Definitely. Rohan is sure of it, even without knowing exactly how many or any of the details of what Hisoka's done, he doesn't exactly doubt the child's warning. He rests his hand on the kid's head, he doesn't move it. It's just as if he's reminding himself that the person before him is a child, and not the Hisoka he knows now. ]
But, as I know the you who is older, that doesn't happen. And I certainly won't kill you. I'm not interesting in fighting you. Not that I expect this to change how your older self acts with me.
[ He withdraws his hand. ]
But I don't want you to misunderstand me. I won't kill you at this size, either. You'll be back to your older self before you know it, anyway, Hisoka-kun. I don't need to tell you of all people to have fun.
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[ He draws the sound out like his older self would. It seems like he really thinks about the words that Rohan says and tilts his head back a little to look at him when he puts the hand on his head.
The child stares at him for a time before sticking his tongue out. ]
Rohan-sensei. I really worry about you.
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[ He's curious, to say he least. Although he's about half-sure that something terrible and insulting will come out of the child's mouth at his question. Still, he's going to find out what Hisoka means. After all, he doesn't really have anything to worry about. Rohan's done fine. ]
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[ The child chimes back in an overly bright voice. He hops off the stool and dusts his pants off.
It seems like he might do something else, but instead bows slightly at the waist to the man. ]
Thank you for the juice.
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[ He doesn't sound like he's taking it too seriously, though. After all, what do Hisoka's observations mean to him? Not much. And, as it were, they meant less coming from someone his age. So, he shifts, standing upright. ]
It's fine. Stay --
Well, don't get into too much trouble out there. I'm sure you'll be back to normal in no time, though.
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[ He actually is surprised by that statement. Huh?! Of course, the way that he means is less that Rohan would attempt to hold him captive and more that the man would look after him. ]
You're real funny. [ The child laughs at him; there is something not quite right about the laughter as he heads back to the window which he came through. ] I'll see you later, then.