Ah, another empty coffin. Cryptās eyes searched the interior, the dust and stray cobwebs clinging towards the corners, then they slowly lowered the lid back down. They were gentle with it, almost like they were handling something fragile, despite the solidity of the wood and the heaviness that the lid closed back down with. They crouched down next to another near it and ran their gloved fingers across the lid.
Just as Crypt started to open it, they heard the sound of the door over to their right opening, and they paused to look over at the person who entered. Their roommateā¦? Ah, no, they didnāt think so. Their expression was impenetrable as their eyes flickered to the blade, but they decided it wasnāt their business and turned back to the coffin and pushed the lid open.
They started to look it over, but then realized that Cody was speaking to themā¦ and one part that he had to say gave them pause and a furrow in their forehead. They turned back to him and rose, knocking the dust off of their gloves.Ā
āAh, youā¦ did.ā Puzzling. Crypt examined him silently for a moment before dipping their head in greeting.
āPleasure to meet you, Cody-san. Iām Crypt.āĀ
They fell silent for a moment. Their voice was soft and almost monotonous, but not quite, and there was a bit of a rasp to it. āā¦. Yes. I am the preservation artist, I believeā¦. we are intended to be in class together.ā
There was a scurrying sound over towards the wall, and a black and white rat approached the ledge of the shelf there, standing up on her haunches and pointing her nose back and forth between Crypt and Cody. Crypt extended their left hand towards her, and almost immediately she hopped onto their hand and started scurrying up their arm and pointing her nose in Codyās general direction.Ā
āThank you. For the sword.ā Once Biohazard was up their arm, Crypt held their hands out in front of them, showing that they would accept the gift. They still hadnāt taken a step towards Cody, though.Ā āIt isnāt a graveyard until someone is buried in it. I have not found a body yet.ā
Cody Smiled as he handed over the weapon to Crypt, He also brought one for Momoka but seeing as she wasnāt here Cody just set hers near the door. He turned back to Crypt who was, admittedly a lot a bit spooky but Mamma said never judge people by the way they look.Ā
āHey my dude thatās a sick talent. Iām not sure what exactly it is but it sounds fun! Iād say im sorry we wont get to be classmates but thatās okay because we get to be something better! We get to be Neighbors!āĀ Ā
Cody watched as Biohazard climbed Cryptās arm in awe. What a gorgeous little Ratty.Ā It made him nostalgic for NYC.
āAh whatt!!! You got to bring your pets! I wish i got to bring my dogs. Whatās her name? Can i pet her? I love rats! We had them everywhere back home and like yeah the subway rats were wild and whatever but you just give them some sandwich and theyāre great listeners. Gosh i miss them.ā
Cody was enamored with the little rat and CryptĀ
Crypt couldnāt be scary if they took care of something so gentle as a rat.
