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Relief washed over the younger boy as Ikuto admitted to it not being a bother. Well, that was good to know at least. His nerves were a little more calm now that that was figured out. Achilles let his mind search for other things to say but he was never really one for words. Most of the time the poor cat just wanted to be told what to do and say. He didn't like taking charge. Plus, he was a shy boy. It was a miracle in itself that he was talking so well with this male. Him being shy was what got him kicked out of his home. Replaced by another kitten who was far more playing and loving that Achilles could ever by.

The question of Strays staying here really made him tilt his head. He hadn't really been addressed or classified with Strays before but he seemed to fit the profile. "Um... Ya, some do. I'm one of them, I guess." He sided with that fact and would stick to it now. He was a stray. No more luxurious life for him. As the silence dragged on things were becoming awkward. The white and dusty cat tail dragged itself around him and the boy began to pick at his fur, cleaning out the knocks and such. Sitting in silence was nice, for a little bit, until Ikuto spoke that was. "Huh?" young Achilles looked in the Bombay's direction. "What'd you say?"

As the other male announced his sudden hunger, Achilles was shocked to find that he was also growing rather hungry. He hadn't noticed it until this Bombay spoke up about it. Maybe this was his way of telling Achilles that he was getting tired of talking and just wanted to leave. "O-oh... sure thing," he spoke softly to the other and started to stand himself. When the boy spoke of being taken to Achilles place he widened his eyes. He didn't really have a place of his own. He had the bushes and trees of the park he slept in every night. That was about all. "Um... I... tell me your name first." He demanded something in return. Even if he only had bushes to show the other he figured he might as well get something out of this. That was very unlike Achilles but it was ridiculous that they hadn't exchanged names yet.

Achilles was glad that the other male had given him a straight answer rather than telling him off for being so demanding. The young Tonkinese flicked his fluffy tail as the let the name roll off his tongue so he could remember how if it feels, "Ikuto..." A positive nod was given to the man before he turned and started to walk off in the direction of the bushes that were placed right by a green bench. Nearly there, but Achilles had to stop in his tracks on account of the Bombay's question. Friends? What did he consider a friend. Somebody who would be there for him. Somebody who would look out and care for his well being. Achilles didn't have people like that in his life, but he did have a few who he knew. "I know people..." he answered his question with that, not really wanting to tell the older cat that he didn't exactly have friends. Once he answered the question the continued walking until Achilles wiggled his tiny body inside the bush to a nice hollowed out section what would be big enough for the two of them. "This is it... my ... home."

Achilles shrugged at his comment. So what? What was the big deal about popularity anyways. He wondered if this cat was just making an observation or mocking him. "Are you?" he asked the tom with the smallest hint of attitude lingering in his voice. Where did Achilles get the attitude from? It must be growing on him from this cat. When the food was brought back to his attention the Tonk looked around the bush and shook his head, "Nah... no sushi. Sorry. I do have some left overs, though. I just caught it this afternoon so it's not old or anything." He reached around the bush and pulled out half of a rat. It was plump before but now all that's left was a few bites. "You could have the rest of it." He held out the snack to the blue tinted Bombay, hoping he would accept his offer.

Achilles sat, observing Ikuto with curious eyes. They way he spoke, the way he let his solemn emotions drip from him like water from an icicle. It was just enough to have the young boy flatten his ears back against his head. He was right about the friends thing. Surely, it would be a better feeling to have a few, but the trouble was finding them. Maybe Ikuto would like to be his friend. Before he could ask this question, though, the older tom spoke about a girl. A girl who was obviously very close to him. It wasn't because he admitted it, per say. It was more of how the teenager acted as he recalled her. "Then.... how come you left to come here? Why not just stay there with her?" He wrapped his tail around himself, to keep warm, and started stroking the soft fur.

It didn't take much for the young Tonk to realize what a painful memory he had summoned up from the back of Ikuto's mind. Should he press himself on the matter or pull back. It was clear to anybody with eyes that the Bombay would rather not speak of it, but Achilles was curious. Sitting with his knees pulled up against his chest, the boy with brunette hair just sat and examined Ikuto silently. "Ikuto...." he spoke softly, not wanting the older boy to snap or break, because right now the older teen seemed fragile. "If you want... you can stay here with me for the night. I know it's not much, but at least we wont be alone." He figures it's late from how dark and cold it is outside and just lays down upon his side, looking at the other tom, wondering what he'll do.

As the blue tinted Bombay looked around Achilles tiny little bush, the boy couldn't help this lump in his throat. What if he didn't like it? What if the young boy had to spend another long night by himself? Sure, he was scared around strangers but it was even scarier to be all by yourself in the middle of the night. The younger of the two started to curl his fluffy tail around himself, using it like a security blanket as he waited for the answer, but what Ikuto finally asked shocked him. "G-gay? H-homosexual? N-no. No, I'm not," he felt a little offended but mostly hurt at the question. Did he come off as such? However, when the teenager laid back and warned him not to touch he realized that he wasn't going anywhere for tonight. This brought an obvious smile to the boys face as he nodded happily, "Okay, I wont." It seemed like the kid was playing so he might as well play along, too. It was all in good fun, right? Achilles laid down, sort of near the Bombay, since there wasn't much room in this bush. "Thank you," he muttered out softly before resting his body upon the ground and shutting his eyes. It wasn't long before he slipped off to sleep, since he was so tired and it was comforting having somebody beside him.