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Atsushi quietly hummed as he stretched languidly, back arching a near full ninety degrees with a quiet but audible crack. It was a bright, sunny day, it was now reaching about eleven hundred AM. He had been hunched over his desk for the past seven hours- being an early riser ment a early man to work. He quietly set aside the rest he had to do later, but for now, he eagerly stood up. This was one of his favorite parts of the day-
His golden hour. Quickly sliding out of the office area he went to the lounge and as predicted, the perfect patch of golden light draped over the pale couch. Atsushi brightens considerably, hopping over to lay in the warmth. As soon as he feels it warm his skin, his muscles relax tremendously, eyes lidding and pupils blowing. He half lays over the arm of the couch, one leg loosely curled to his chest as the other sprawled out. Byakko croons in his head, equally relishing the sunlight kissing his cheeks. He felt it warm his hair, toasting him up into a happy, preening puddle on the couch.
He was so blissed out he was totally oblivious to someone watching him curiously. So blissed out, actually, that a long, low chuff left his throat as his head dropped down to rest on his arms, a languid smile on his face and cheeks flushed with the warmth. Now- had it been a presence, or a scent he didn't recognize- it would've been a different story to his obliviousness. But the person's scent blended in, as they had clearly been within the room- meaning it was a safe person.
Atsushi gave another, long croon, dozing off happily.
He didn't notice Naomi, covering her mouth, holding a phone. Nor did he pay any mind to her quiet squeal as she scampered away, sending the video and photos she had taken to the whole damn office.
No, he was content as he was.