she's thinking.... sorry......... at their current state....? maybe... yeah. yeah, no, it's fine. ]
... They'll be fine making friends on their own, it's more just making sure they stay safe. [ and now, now her tone turns warm. ] Yesod is a little blunt, but he always means well -- he's an honest guy, and he's always wanted to do what's best for everyone involved. Netzach is the same, even if he seems like he doesn't care about anything anymore... there's really no one who's more ready to give someone a hand than that guy, lazy as he can be. If you like me, you'll have no trouble liking them; that I can promise.
[ mm. what else. oh. ]
It's not that I don't think we'd be friends. In fact, I hope we become friends someday! There's just some others here that don't think well of my workplace and it's better if we stay apart.
[ and it's a little lonely being the only person with so many memories of their time together, as the library filled up with people and their noise. maybe a bit of it is for herself. but it's definitely mostly for them. march is definitely not going to agree to those terms so easily either. ]
...Sounds like they're good people with a bad rap. Sounds familiar, even.
[ Kaito straightens up, a little lighter on his... well, not his feet, but y'know. More lighthearted. ]
I accept your request. I'll make an effort to try and reach Yesod and Netzach. And whether or not we become friends, you can consider them under my protection. I'll do my best to make sure no undue harm comes their way.
[ A beat. Kaito trains his gaze on Malkuth's. ]
In exchange, you can't completely isolate yourself from them, you hear? I won't try and instigate any interactions, but it sounds an awful lot like you're taking an intentional step back when I can hear the desire to be close bleeding out of your words. My apologies for presuming... but that's what my gut says.
I'm gonna try and be their friend, but you're my friend first and foremost. I'm looking out for you too, y'know?
[ ... ughhh. she's throwing herself back onto her bed with a sigh, fine, fine, he wins. ]
You have yourself a deal, Kaito. It doesn't sound like you'd let me get away with trying that anyway.
[ his gut is monstrous... sheesh. she'll turn her face to smile at him -- really thankful, she's glad she's got another pair of eyes on them. ]
That's all I wanted to ask you, so... are you done here too? Or do you wanna take up more of my time somehow? I wasn't really doing anything important.
[ Stop making it sound so formal, stupid half-god. Kaito pushes off the chair—but it's not to get away. Rather, he closes in on Malkuth's bed, looming over the brunette... and then he sits down, making himself comfy by her side.
A fond smile beams down from on high. ]
Are you subtly inviting me to monopolize your free time, Malkuth?
I don't usually get to hold anything over anyone, so this is pretty fun! I do have some errands that need to be done this week though, so whether you come or not I'm going out at some point.
[ Kaito huffs, approaching full-pout. But a smile follows. ]
It is, isn't it?
I'll go with you. It's not as if I'm nearly as busy as I used to be back home. Besides, I also have some business in the city. Paperwork to sign, wood to procure...
[ Kaito boops her nose on the come-up. Keeping it even. ]
I'm starting a food truck, so I've gotta pay for the business permit and the materials to build a cart.
It's quite literally just a wooden cart with enough cooking workspace for me to make and sell meals. A novel thing, really... but something I sorely miss from home.
[ ooooh how scary. absolutely terrified of it. can't you tell, she's shaking in her boots at his words. no, she's absolutely doubtful from the ]
Mmhmm.
[ she gives, unimpressed, to the way she flops back down on her bed to reach under for a notebook. ]
Well, you'll have a regular right off the bat with me! I'm not missing my chance to finally have you make something for me, Kaito. You were so-- where is it? Stingy about talking about yourself when we first met-- oh, here it is, [ her notebook, a little whale pen coming with it as she sits up to flip through, ] that I've been curious.
[ she's just not the kind of person who goes up and demands people feed her, is all. not yet. mark of comfort. ]
[ She'll see, someday. Then she'll know fear. 💢
Kaito leans over to try and peek at what she's searching for only to reel back when she sits back up. That pen is cute.
Stingy is less cute, but the way she smiles while she says it is... Nevermind. Kaito just shrugs. Shrugs! ]
Look, I was a different man back in January. I'd only been in town for a day or two. I'm generally a wary person. Imagine how that mindset reacts to a ball of sunshine waltzing in trying to take pictures. 'Course I was a little stingy! Hmph!
...But I appreciate your future patronage. Rest assured, you'll like what I have to offer. Chef's honor.
Well, the last chef I knew was fairly honorable, even if her ingredients wasn't to mosts' tastes... She believed in experimental integrity and the like.
[ she can give greta credit there. chef's honor. let's see... film, paint, mat, cookbook... actually stopping by a secondhand store would be good too, or maybe a bookstore in genuine if she can find one. how many things can she get kaito to hold for her. ]
I hope there's another festival like that soon. It was a lot of fun going around with such an expert guide.
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[ ..........
she's thinking.... sorry......... at their current state....? maybe... yeah. yeah, no, it's fine. ]
... They'll be fine making friends on their own, it's more just making sure they stay safe.
[ and now, now her tone turns warm. ] Yesod is a little blunt, but he always means well -- he's an honest guy, and he's always wanted to do what's best for everyone involved. Netzach is the same, even if he seems like he doesn't care about anything anymore... there's really no one who's more ready to give someone a hand than that guy, lazy as he can be. If you like me, you'll have no trouble liking them; that I can promise.
[ mm. what else. oh. ]
It's not that I don't think we'd be friends. In fact, I hope we become friends someday! There's just some others here that don't think well of my workplace and it's better if we stay apart.
[ and it's a little lonely being the only person with so many memories of their time together, as the library filled up with people and their noise. maybe a bit of it is for herself. but it's definitely mostly for them. march is definitely not going to agree to those terms so easily either. ]
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[ Kaito straightens up, a little lighter on his... well, not his feet, but y'know. More lighthearted. ]
I accept your request. I'll make an effort to try and reach Yesod and Netzach. And whether or not we become friends, you can consider them under my protection. I'll do my best to make sure no undue harm comes their way.
[ A beat. Kaito trains his gaze on Malkuth's. ]
In exchange, you can't completely isolate yourself from them, you hear? I won't try and instigate any interactions, but it sounds an awful lot like you're taking an intentional step back when I can hear the desire to be close bleeding out of your words. My apologies for presuming... but that's what my gut says.
I'm gonna try and be their friend, but you're my friend first and foremost. I'm looking out for you too, y'know?
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You have yourself a deal, Kaito. It doesn't sound like you'd let me get away with trying that anyway.
[ his gut is monstrous... sheesh. she'll turn her face to smile at him -- really thankful, she's glad she's got another pair of eyes on them. ]
That's all I wanted to ask you, so... are you done here too? Or do you wanna take up more of my time somehow? I wasn't really doing anything important.
[ if he'd like
want to do something ]
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[ Stop making it sound so formal, stupid half-god. Kaito pushes off the chair—but it's not to get away. Rather, he closes in on Malkuth's bed, looming over the brunette... and then he sits down, making himself comfy by her side.
A fond smile beams down from on high. ]
Are you subtly inviting me to monopolize your free time, Malkuth?
For the record, I wouldn't mind hanging out.
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I don't think a single person I know would call me subtle, so that's totally your imagination.
[ she is the least subtle person in the world. this will become very obvious someday. ]
Staying inside is pretty boring... do you wanna go around town with me? It'll be our first of three.
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[ A beat. He tilts his head. ]
First of three what?
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Dates.
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[ Oh. Oh, now he remembers. ]
Yoooooou're gonna hold that one over my head, aren't you?
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I don't usually get to hold anything over anyone, so this is pretty fun! I do have some errands that need to be done this week though, so whether you come or not I'm going out at some point.
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It is, isn't it?
I'll go with you. It's not as if I'm nearly as busy as I used to be back home. Besides, I also have some business in the city. Paperwork to sign, wood to procure...
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[ now she's interested. she's sitting up interested. hello. ]
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I'm starting a food truck, so I've gotta pay for the business permit and the materials to build a cart.
It's quite literally just a wooden cart with enough cooking workspace for me to make and sell meals. A novel thing, really... but something I sorely miss from home.
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Wow, how grown up of you. It's almost like you're an adult.
[ she's teasing. ]
I'm just buying some film and hobby supplies... What're you cooking? Ramen?
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[ That's a threat! Threat!!! ]
I don't think I'm going to have a set menu. I'll just think of a dish I like, and that'll be what I make for the day.
If the food's any good, I'll have regulars coming in every day to see what I'll kick up next.
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Mmhmm.
[ she gives, unimpressed, to the way she flops back down on her bed to reach under for a notebook. ]
Well, you'll have a regular right off the bat with me! I'm not missing my chance to finally have you make something for me, Kaito. You were so-- where is it? Stingy about talking about yourself when we first met-- oh, here it is, [ her notebook, a little whale pen coming with it as she sits up to flip through, ] that I've been curious.
[ she's just not the kind of person who goes up and demands people feed her, is all. not yet. mark of comfort. ]
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Kaito leans over to try and peek at what she's searching for only to reel back when she sits back up. That pen is cute.
Stingy is less cute, but the way she smiles while she says it is... Nevermind. Kaito just shrugs. Shrugs! ]
Look, I was a different man back in January. I'd only been in town for a day or two. I'm generally a wary person. Imagine how that mindset reacts to a ball of sunshine waltzing in trying to take pictures. 'Course I was a little stingy! Hmph!
...But I appreciate your future patronage. Rest assured, you'll like what I have to offer. Chef's honor.
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[ she can give greta credit there. chef's honor. let's see... film, paint, mat, cookbook... actually stopping by a secondhand store would be good too, or maybe a bookstore in genuine if she can find one. how many things can she get kaito to hold for her. ]
I hope there's another festival like that soon. It was a lot of fun going around with such an expert guide.