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Jouno knows the area well, but there is one building that has always been off limits. It's well-protected by human standards, and though Jouno has been curious, it wasn't on his turf so he'd never fully explored it. It might have continued to remain untouched were it not for the kitsune's boredom setting in. That was the problem with eternal life -- after a while, one ran out of things to do.

Breaking in was easy considering kitsune were masters of illusion. Jouno sneaked in without problem, taking in the clean, anti-septic scent of the place. Various machines beeped and buzzed to life, an uncomfortable cacophony of noises as far as Jouno was concerned. All in all, it seemed pretty standard as far as human science went -- it was a subject that Jouno wasn't particularly versed in.

It's the heart beat, quiet and steady, but alone that truly catches his attention. More so, the fact that it seems to be behind several locked (now very broken) doors. There are metal bars around the person who holds it, cool to the touch of the kitsune's hands. They, too, could be easily broken if he so decides to.

"And who might you be?" Jouno practically purrs, head cocked to the side as he considers the person behind bars. "To be so locked up like this?"

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Before now, this would have been an opportunity Tetchō jumped at. An offer to escape, something he had been trying to manage over and over again with varying levels of success. Never outright success, but some times he managed to get further than others.

But now? No, he doesn't believe it. Even when the bar bends right in front of his eyes, it feels like a trick. Another way to test him, another experiment. If he leaves, perhaps he'll be punished. Perhaps they simply want to see how far he'll get.

"No." Even he is surprised to hear himself say it. Was this their intention all along? "I don't think you're telling the truth."

He has tried countless times. This time will be no different.

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It’s not the answer that Jouno expects. “No?” he repeats, as if he’d heard incorrectly. His hearing, however, is flawless — this man had definitely told him no. Two pointed fox ears flatten on his head in annoyance.

“What do you mean no?” he asks, scowl taking over his usual smile. “What reason do I have to lie to you?” Jouno could understand being suspicious of the scientists, but he was nothing like them — at least, not in any way that this man would know to be wary of.

“Humans are so frustrating.” As fascinated with them as Jouno was, he also despised humanity. They never seemed to make sense. Why would this man pass down a chance at freedom? No— it made sense if he thought about it. He was that far broken, but…

Jouno twists another bar, this time more out of frustration than wanting to be helpful. “You’re a fool if you don’t at least try to escape. I can kill anyone who gets in our way.” As if to prove a point, Jouno holds up a hand, sharp claws evident on his fingertips.