WHO: yuwon & others! π§ββοΈ WHAT: catch-all log for the month! WHERE: prob. main base & around neo tokyo. WHEN: throughout the month of april. WARNINGS: violence & other topics will be labeled accordingly/updated.
Hey, I'll drink it if it's the last thing left in the city. I'm just getting to the delicious stuff first before it's all gone~
[Though she really hope a famine doesn't hit me out of the blue, she enjoys having options in her food choices instead of enjoying whatever she could dig out of the trash or pry out of someone else's hands back in the day. She will drink the bean drink if she gotta, okay...
But he does take her hand and it answered her curiosity with a smile as the two make a move on towards the next street. She keeps up with him instead of being pulled around, but she also takes a moment to scan her surroundings as they walk, sipping on her health drink so she can finish it before they eat.]
Hoping we can get a lot of rest time before the next big thing. I feel better compared to the last couple days, but phew, I really worked hard back there~ Too bad some stuff keeps going even when you are tired.
[Keeping it vague on details since they are in public and someone could overhear them, but it's also obvious that she was talking about their last mission. She fought a lot, even more so since she got the advantage so now it's best to lay a little more low this time so she can get her energy back up. Of course, nothing is going to stop her from chatting it up with her allies and friends on the current moment.]
I got some new, fun stuff to try out and might make some money out of it so I am a little excited about that.
[ there were a lot of options in neo tokyo, all things considered. then again, the tower was so vast that it was likely more difficult to procure specific dishes than it was outside of it. granted, he can't envision too many people being that picky when their lives were normally on the line.
despite the small stints of silence between them on the walk, yuwon wouldn't label it as uncomfortable. it may have been the opposite— their shared leisurely pace and the warmth between their hands. he also follows her gaze occasionally, his eyes peering at the sights of neo tokyo and its bustling nightlife (at least comparatively) for which for the first time, he's realizing has become familiar over the months. ]
I admit, I didn't think I'd see you in action so soon. But, it's not like there's any rush and it's true that you worked hard. [ which feels a bit for yuwon to say considering he was all ab out haste and efficiency back in the tower. but, the expectations and their missions here were so... different than what he was accustomed to, and felt so much less personal, and yet at the same time, some aspects may have felt closer to him than he initially expected. ]
Fun stuff...? [ he tilts his head to look at her momentarily. ]
[Being picky is expensive in The City. People make do on what they have and what they could afford. The rich get the luxury of more choices. Neo Tokyo does have it's similarities to The City, but it's much more lax and tame compared to it.]
Yeah. I mostly focused on resting for a few days and it paid off. Then again, I have grown used on how my abilities work so I guess that helps too. I still take advantage of the slow moments when I can since you never know what will happen in the future.
[She chugs the rest of her drink before tossing the empty bottle to the nearest trash can on the street. She's very relaxed as they continue their walk among the city sights and sounds, their hands together. It's a little peaceful for her, something she could have never imagined to happen in her life with how her world works. It won't last forever, but she will enjoy it while it lasts.]
It's only some low effort jobs. Putting my pretty face to work and do a little more modeling without getting roped into that lifestyle. I'll try to get some extra pictures for you if you want them.
[Both teasing and serious. Don't lie, I know you want your bunny suit thread and so do I.]
[ he listens quietly, nodding along slightly as if to agree. the value of rest was important, of course. he recalls even in dungeons, he'd have to time it between floors in order to properly get some rest. granted, there were times where he was basically running on fumes— a few hours of for weeks... but, he decides not to focus in on that for now. hopefully, that would never happen here... ]
True, if you don't get rest now, you could regret it later. [ doesn't he know it... that said, it's true that whatever moment they're having now like all time was fleeting, transitory, and temporary. he recalls in his previous life that people liked flowers and nature for that specific reason. even now, yuwon doesn't really understand it, but maybe he could kind of see it. ]
What will you do with all those extra kryptos? [ a genuine question, if just because he also didn't have a lot of avenues to spend the kryptos he had acquired, minus activities like this. as for the that second statement: ] If you want to share them, I can't exactly say no.
[ in general, while yuwon tended to be fairly dismissive, he hasn't with her. rather, considering what she's done for him, it just didn't feel right. though, that's not to say it stops him from his usual bouts of apathy. ... and she did help with the firefighter calendar i always try to forget about. ]
Mhm! Rest is very important so always take advantage of it!
[As they arrived to the next street, she starts to keep an eye out more on all the possible restaurants. The street still has a good amount of people, but looks like they have a better chance on getting into a place that serves food and doesn't have a line out the door with the current crowd. She doesn't mind if she eats at a quiet or crowded place.]
That's easy! It's for gambling and food! Plus I can indulge in shopping more often~
[A simple answer, but it's the truth. She can do her favorite activities while enjoying things that she doesn't do much back at home due to money not being in her control. She does mostly rack in the profits more than negatives on nights she visit the casino, but as an avid lover of money, more is always good. Doing easy and less stressful jobs makes it even better, even if she does prefer to avoid work at all. Maybe it's because of the extended free time that she is also using work as an excuse to keep her body and mind busy. Can't let boredom get to her while she got all of this freedom.]
Don't have to settle for pictures too. If you really, really like an outfit, I can always wear it again in the future.
[She does have the style upgrade, but also the idea of taking home the clothes that she models would be nice. Maybe she can get away with it somehow by asking or quietly stealing it. Doesn't hurt as long as nobody notices right?]
Hm... That place looks good. [She points at one of the restaurants in the distance, as it stands out a bit more compared to the rest of the street with it's unique lights and colorful signs.] What do you think? Wanna try it out?
[ her answer is simple, but also devoid of any ill intentions— no response of desiring power or winning over followers (maybe the tower really did warp his perception). he's not sure what he expected, but he supposed it suits what he thought of her.
opposite to that, he's kept to relatively simple meals, and didn't really have a lot of means to spend it. which is such a far difference in comparison to the currency of the tower. but her words make him rethink this stance... makes him think he could afford to spend a bit more, maybe.
it's a genuine statement. even in the tower, he occasionally bought better living arrangements and the like, so. he supposed he could find a use for the money if he really had to. but, gambling... he makes a mental note to ask her about this later. at the bit about her clothes: ]
Just based on my preferences? [ he asks in tune, briefly considering it. he doesn't know what the merit in taking his opinion into account (sorry this is pre-malkuth scolding his ass), but he supposes if she was satisfied with that, it wasn't like he couldn't offer her his objective opinion.
that said, it's true that she was attractive and he doubted there would be anything she didn't suit. actually, if he had to say, he figures a lot of the fashion that he typically saw in the tower would have suited her well enough, too. especially, as she was quite tall and her body well-proportioned. he seems to study her features momentarily, before she points out a place to eat; temporarily shaking him from his thoughts.
with that he is also already heading in that general direction. ] Sure, it also looks like they have a special drink menu, too. [ ... and good food could also use a nice drink. he did like when a drink complimented the meal. ... and she seemed like she would also enjoy it. ]
Well, it's obviously stuff I want to wear~ If you ever see a cute fashion ensemble on me, let me know how you feel about it!
[As she told Yuwon before as they went undercover on the auction, she likes to hear those comments even when she knows very well to herself that she's pretty and she looks good. She doesn't really hear them a lot back at home due to how the society disapproves emotional attachment and relationships past a certain point. People will still occasionally flirt and express a brief interest, but there is always limits they set on the ground for themselves. It's all about protecting themselves, but these limits do not solve every problem. People yearn, even when they are force to hold themselves back.
As they walk towards their destination, she thinks to herself. Maybe because how much time they spent together, fought together and talking into the wind from the little things to much more personal subjects, she has grown to have some faith in him. She wants to hear Yuwon's opinions, even with the negative ones that she might clash with and it could put a strain on their relationship. She's learning bit by bit about him and how each detail she grows more interested in him. She told Ishmael that she is comfortable around him and that is all she could ask for while her heart is still heavy from the weight of her sins. With a faith in him along with being comfortable in his presence, there is a desire in her to give him that same comfort in return.
Oh, the gamble she is doing with her heart right now is going to kill her one of these days. She squeezes his hand a little as she thinks these thoughts in the back of her mind while she still gives him a smile.]
Ooh~ That sounds really good! I'm excited to see what they got.
[As they approach closer, it doesn't seem to be super busy and it's one of those restaurants where there is all kinds of food being served. The jack-of-all-trades type of restaurant instead of a major focus on a certain type of cuisine. Sometimes those places are lackluster, but they can still be good and they are a blessing when you are not super sure what you want to eat and you want some options to look over. A robot server is there to greet them at the door once they arrived and there are taken to an empty booth.]
Do you have a favorite drink? [Asking out of curiosity. Even if the answer is not alcoholic, she might match with him if it's something new or something she doesn't really drink often.]
[ he does briefly recall their conversation during their infiltration of the sapphire room. they're words he didn't expect himself to remember, if just because he'd like to believe the things most people say don't have any sort of hold over him. despite saying this, he can think of a handful of other scenarios they've ran through together, and that may have unintentionally had their own impact on their current relationship.
maybe being away from the tower really is having an affect on him, he thinks briefly. it's easier when he could just focus on one mission and one objective. it was simpler when he was alone. ... and yet, contradictory to all of that, he does find the time they spent like this worthwhile in its own respect.
at the light squeeze of his hands, he looks down at them briefly. his own fingers giving her a light squeeze, his thumb brushing over the back of her knuckles. it's an idle motion he makes before releasing it at the entrance of the door. he realizes now that he may have missed his chance to say something earlier. now it probably just feels like an afterthought, but despite it, once they get sat down he does eventually add: ]
I like the way you dress now. Though, it reminds me a bit of my life before the tower. It's pretty. [ in the more casual way. also perhaps in a way of wondering if this is what it would be like if he had led a more "normal" life before. but, there was no use wondering now.
almost breaking whatever mood he may have set, he doesn't miss a beat as he moves into the next topic. ]
I usually go with whatever compliments the food. [ looking at the menu, they really have... a wide variety, though. which is why his eyes seem to trail over it, before: ] Alcohol doesn't affect people with high stats, but I do prefer clean tastes like sake. [ if he had to choose. ]
[She doesn't question the moment he let go of her hand, but the thumb brushing over her knuckle is a small gesture that strings a chord in her heart. It could be that this a bit more than casual physical contact and there are words yet to be spoken between them, but for now they are seated and he compliments on how she dressed right now.]
Does it? Is that a good thing? [A curious question but she still smiles a bit brighter that he called her outfit pretty. She will always be a sucker for kind words, no matter who it comes from and their intentions.] Thanks~ It's pretty nice to wear stuff that is not a work uniform for once.
[It also beats rags and very thin clothing if you want to dig that far back into her past, but let's not right now as they are in public and if things go too personal, it would be better in private.]
I got a high tolerance myself, but you can still enjoy the flavors while drinking. [She browses the menu along with him, debating on what she wants to eat. Everything looks good to her so this is a little bit of a problem, but she will decide on something at one point.] Sake is nice! It's a good drink to have while enjoying the hot springs.
[She brought her own bottle at the girls night party and it was a hit. Maybe next time she getd a bottle she will share it with Yuwon.]
Mm... Kinda want to get some meaty to eat~ [And there is no shortage of meat items on this menu, which fits her perfectly. Starting on some meat skewers might be a good start to their meal so she points at them to share with Yuwon.] What do you think about something small to start and then we can pick a main dish?
[ for some reason, he never connected the idea that others would wear a work uniform. just one more reason to show how out of touch he was to a normal concept. the idea is actually kind of humorous. though, he does wonder what such a uniform would entail? ... it probably wasn't like what people wore to an office, right?
to her question, however...
it isn't a bad thing, no. not that he says this, but the ease in his expression probably shows well enough that he didn't think of it negatively, at least.
regardless, wasn't the main point that it suit the person wearing them? ... and she did seem receptive enough to the compliment itself, so wasn't that fine? but, he does seem to find interest in the idea that she also had a high tolerance. ] The hot springs? [ he seems to pause thoughtfully, he could see how that works. ] Do you visit often?
[ with her suggestion, he picks up with appears to be some sort of tablet, entering in the skewers and a few other meat dishes. ] That sounds good. I put in a few different types of meat dishes so we could try them all. You like it, right? [ meat. ]
[She will teach you one of these days, Yuwon. Don't worry too much about it. The clothes is what makes a person and Fixers usually have uniforms or another matching article of clothing that represents their association or office. Some people try to add their own flair or style to their uniforms, but as long as their clothes represent their team and they follow the standards that are listed in their contracts, they can get away with some things regarding on fashion.]
Mhm! It's very warm and relaxing. I have never been to one back at home so after the first trip, I was hooked. The girls and I had a fun get-together over there the other night~
[She would have loved them so much if they were in her home district, even if folks would probably focus on creating profit out of them like with everything else and keep them in strict control. It also helps that Neo Tokyo has much warmer days than District 25 so the cool nights help enhance the experience after the sun sets for the day.
Part of her wants to suggest that they could go together some time, shared baths do exist and she wonders how Yuwon would react to such a suggestion, but for now she focuses on the tablet with him so they can get their food.]
Yeah! Meat is my favorite! I could eat any cut and any amount with no problem, no matter how it's cooked and served. I love it~ [Grilled, fried, you name it, she probably ate it.] We gotta get a good drink that pairs well with it too. Maybe something carbonated.
[Alcoholic and not, there is some nice fruit sodas on the drink specials and fruit does pair well with meat.]
I'll match with you so pick whatever drink you want and order two of them!
[ so the girls also had a get-together. maybe it was brought up in passing and he simply just didn't register it as an actual fact. it's why, he seems to tilt his head slightly, his eyes displaying a hint of inquisitiveness. he's not often curious about others outside of the realm of one's skills or abilities, but it felt natural to wonder what she did.
sometimes he wonders if being here, or even being regressed changed how he was. he wonders if it's a positive shift, or one necessary for him to become even a fraction better than the person he was (granted, he did think he was objectively pretty shitty). but, he decides to place the idea aside.
he's also about to open his mouth, maybe suggesting he plans to go more often (for ?'s egg), and that they could perhaps see each other in passing. but, instead the words die out on his tongue at her sudden exclamation. ]
You like it that much? We should cook it at base sometime. I'm not a professional, but I'm pretty used to cooking. [ he keeps his voice quiet, as if wary of people hearing them, before he speaks back in regular tone. ] What about mixing shochu and soda? Though I heard having it with tea is common, too. [ but, he seems to put in the order...
since she seemed to like it, he orders a whole bottle. ]
[She drank sake, she chatted away with the other girls for the night, it was a good time. Some surprises and other unexpected events did happen, but she can't recall anything negative that happened to her during the event. Rodya opens her mouth to say something, but the initial idea was throw out the window when Yuwon suggested that they should cook meat for themselves sometime.]
Really?! Let's do it! [It shouldn't be too hard, they can probably find a quality meat seller around here somewhere. It's a big city with almost everything so their odds are pretty good.] I can't call myself a cook, but I have been practicing it here and there. It's kind of nice when you actually got the chance to try it out and make food to your own preferences.
[Only downside is that she is the one that got to put in the work in order to get it perfect and there is a chance that something will go wrong, but nope!!! She got this as she believes she can do it!!!!
Shochu and soda is good, she also agrees to that as he places in the order. Rodya taps her fingernails on the table before going back to the previous topic.]
Hey, do you like the hot springs too? [A harmless question that she will ask to lead up to the suggestion. She can't imagine anyone not liking a relaxing place, but people are set into their preferences these days. Getting to learn more about Yuwon and his preferences will help out on future activities they can do together.
... She really does like doing stuff with him, huh?]
[ that's not entirely wrong. he supposed that was one merit of being the one to cook in the group. not that he necessarily enjoyed being relied on for this specifically, but he didn't exactly mind it either. granted, this was within his group of comrades in the distant past/future. still, the prospect of easing into a similar position here wasn't entirely too bad.
despite being the one to offer it, he seems to nog along to that. actually, in all their contact, he'd say he's never explicitly encountered something she was bad at. even in the sapphire room, she was oddly composed, and her acting was relatively believable, especially compared to his exhausted acting abilities at almost every nook and turn. hence, he can't deny saying with some level of conviction that: ] You'd probably be pretty good at it with some practice.
[ practice makes perfect and all of that... it's true repetition worked even when leveling up skills and stats.
at her second question, he does briefly wonder why they've returned to that topic. (sighs deeply) but, whether he can determine that or not remains a mystery as he eventually answers: ] I like it. Though, I think it'd be harder to find someone who despise it. [ a pause. ] Why?
The stuff I am going to whip up is going to be amazing, so look forward to it~
[Even if it ends up in failure, at least she got her confidence to back her up and help keep her head in the positives. She's been starting out on doing simple dishes and snacks and they have been good, but it's only good to herself. She has no idea how it would taste with other people since she never leaves enough to share.]
You'll be surprised. Some folks are very sensitive to temperatures that they probably can't handle a very hot bath so I can see some folks not being a huge fan over them. [It can also be said about the opposite, the cold. There is also some other elements that people might not like about them, but it's all about personal taste these days. You can't please everyone out there.] I asked because I was curious! If we both like to soak in the hot springs, we could always go together you know.
[As usual, there is no ill intention behind her suggestion. She enjoys spending time alone there to clear her head and relax, but company isn't so bad every once in a while. A robot server does approach them with their drink order and sets it down before going back to it's other tasks as if it's always in motion to cover everyone's needs. Rodya doesn't pay them much attention except giving a little nod as thanks before it rolls off.]
Oh! Before I forget- [She reaches into one of the pockets of her pants and pulls out a little box. She sets it on the table and slides it towards Yuwon.] I managed to snag a little something for you back at the amusement park. It would be a waste to leave good items out there.
[Inside the box is a bracelet, simple in design and could be worn with anything.]
I was going to wait until your birthday, but I don't know it. [She has another gift in mind for that day.]
[ the cheer in her voice, and even the intonation behind all hers words, provides him a sense of familiarity he didn't expect to develop in such a short amount of time. enough where he chooses to place it aside for now, regarding her words with a hint of expectation. ]
Together? [ despite being slightly caught off-guard, he already gives a slight nod. ] I don't mind. I'm pretty good when it comes to heat. [ despite how relaxed his words are, he's already beginning to think of potential reasons to why she would want to go with him specifically. then again, the idea of someone choosing to spend time with his explicitly is still relatively new to him. but, thankfully, that line of questioning is entirely broken when she slides the gift box towards him.
it's something he doesn't expect. he opens it and looks back at it, before eventually taking it out and putting it on. he doesn't say much of anything, his eyes just quietly scanning it, before he pulls out a keyring from his back pocket. it's a simple design with a snowflake, but also acts a bottle opener.
he holds it in his hands, reaching out with a closed fist as if asking her to open her hands. ] Thanks, I'll use it. Though, I can't guarantee it won't get dirty. [ but, at least it seemed durable. at the mention of his birthday his eyes seem to shift downwards before shaking it off. ]
Today's good. You don't have to overthink it. [ birthdays didn't necessarily mean a lot to him to begin with. ]
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i did get sleep and i got the next 4 days off so ποΈ!
[Though she really hope a famine doesn't hit me out of the blue, she enjoys having options in her food choices instead of enjoying whatever she could dig out of the trash or pry out of someone else's hands back in the day. She will drink the bean drink if she gotta, okay...
But he does take her hand and it answered her curiosity with a smile as the two make a move on towards the next street. She keeps up with him instead of being pulled around, but she also takes a moment to scan her surroundings as they walk, sipping on her health drink so she can finish it before they eat.]
Hoping we can get a lot of rest time before the next big thing. I feel better compared to the last couple days, but phew, I really worked hard back there~ Too bad some stuff keeps going even when you are tired.
[Keeping it vague on details since they are in public and someone could overhear them, but it's also obvious that she was talking about their last mission. She fought a lot, even more so since she got the advantage so now it's best to lay a little more low this time so she can get her energy back up. Of course, nothing is going to stop her from chatting it up with her allies and friends on the current moment.]
I got some new, fun stuff to try out and might make some money out of it so I am a little excited about that.
bless ποΈ
despite the small stints of silence between them on the walk, yuwon wouldn't label it as uncomfortable. it may have been the opposite— their shared leisurely pace and the warmth between their hands. he also follows her gaze occasionally, his eyes peering at the sights of neo tokyo and its bustling nightlife (at least comparatively) for which for the first time, he's realizing has become familiar over the months. ]
I admit, I didn't think I'd see you in action so soon. But, it's not like there's any rush and it's true that you worked hard. [ which feels a bit for yuwon to say considering he was all ab out haste and efficiency back in the tower. but, the expectations and their missions here were so... different than what he was accustomed to, and felt so much less personal, and yet at the same time, some aspects may have felt closer to him than he initially expected. ]
Fun stuff...? [ he tilts his head to look at her momentarily. ]
hehehe also closes eyes on the typos i missed....
Yeah. I mostly focused on resting for a few days and it paid off. Then again, I have grown used on how my abilities work so I guess that helps too. I still take advantage of the slow moments when I can since you never know what will happen in the future.
[She chugs the rest of her drink before tossing the empty bottle to the nearest trash can on the street. She's very relaxed as they continue their walk among the city sights and sounds, their hands together. It's a little peaceful for her, something she could have never imagined to happen in her life with how her world works. It won't last forever, but she will enjoy it while it lasts.]
It's only some low effort jobs. Putting my pretty face to work and do a little more modeling without getting roped into that lifestyle. I'll try to get some extra pictures for you if you want them.
[Both teasing and serious. Don't lie, I know you want your bunny suit thread and so do I.]
me, grips your hand in solidarity
True, if you don't get rest now, you could regret it later. [ doesn't he know it... that said, it's true that whatever moment they're having now like all time was fleeting, transitory, and temporary. he recalls in his previous life that people liked flowers and nature for that specific reason. even now, yuwon doesn't really understand it, but maybe he could kind of see it. ]
What will you do with all those extra kryptos? [ a genuine question, if just because he also didn't have a lot of avenues to spend the kryptos he had acquired, minus activities like this. as for the that second statement: ] If you want to share them, I can't exactly say no.
[ in general, while yuwon tended to be fairly dismissive, he hasn't with her. rather, considering what she's done for him, it just didn't feel right. though, that's not to say it stops him from his usual bouts of apathy. ... and she did help with the firefighter calendar i always try to forget about. ]
typo free tags? not today... not today.
[As they arrived to the next street, she starts to keep an eye out more on all the possible restaurants. The street still has a good amount of people, but looks like they have a better chance on getting into a place that serves food and doesn't have a line out the door with the current crowd. She doesn't mind if she eats at a quiet or crowded place.]
That's easy! It's for gambling and food! Plus I can indulge in shopping more often~
[A simple answer, but it's the truth. She can do her favorite activities while enjoying things that she doesn't do much back at home due to money not being in her control. She does mostly rack in the profits more than negatives on nights she visit the casino, but as an avid lover of money, more is always good. Doing easy and less stressful jobs makes it even better, even if she does prefer to avoid work at all. Maybe it's because of the extended free time that she is also using work as an excuse to keep her body and mind busy. Can't let boredom get to her while she got all of this freedom.]
Don't have to settle for pictures too. If you really, really like an outfit, I can always wear it again in the future.
[She does have the style upgrade, but also the idea of taking home the clothes that she models would be nice. Maybe she can get away with it somehow by asking or quietly stealing it. Doesn't hurt as long as nobody notices right?]
Hm... That place looks good. [She points at one of the restaurants in the distance, as it stands out a bit more compared to the rest of the street with it's unique lights and colorful signs.] What do you think? Wanna try it out?
this is never me...
opposite to that, he's kept to relatively simple meals, and didn't really have a lot of means to spend it. which is such a far difference in comparison to the currency of the tower. but her words make him rethink this stance... makes him think he could afford to spend a bit more, maybe.
it's a genuine statement. even in the tower, he occasionally bought better living arrangements and the like, so. he supposed he could find a use for the money if he really had to. but, gambling... he makes a mental note to ask her about this later. at the bit about her clothes: ]
Just based on my preferences? [ he asks in tune, briefly considering it. he doesn't know what the merit in taking his opinion into account (sorry this is pre-malkuth scolding his ass), but he supposes if she was satisfied with that, it wasn't like he couldn't offer her his objective opinion.
that said, it's true that she was attractive and he doubted there would be anything she didn't suit. actually, if he had to say, he figures a lot of the fashion that he typically saw in the tower would have suited her well enough, too. especially, as she was quite tall and her body well-proportioned. he seems to study her features momentarily, before she points out a place to eat; temporarily shaking him from his thoughts.
with that he is also already heading in that general direction. ] Sure, it also looks like they have a special drink menu, too. [ ... and good food could also use a nice drink. he did like when a drink complimented the meal. ... and she seemed like she would also enjoy it. ]
its also never me who am i kidding-
[As she told Yuwon before as they went undercover on the auction, she likes to hear those comments even when she knows very well to herself that she's pretty and she looks good. She doesn't really hear them a lot back at home due to how the society disapproves emotional attachment and relationships past a certain point. People will still occasionally flirt and express a brief interest, but there is always limits they set on the ground for themselves. It's all about protecting themselves, but these limits do not solve every problem. People yearn, even when they are force to hold themselves back.
As they walk towards their destination, she thinks to herself. Maybe because how much time they spent together, fought together and talking into the wind from the little things to much more personal subjects, she has grown to have some faith in him. She wants to hear Yuwon's opinions, even with the negative ones that she might clash with and it could put a strain on their relationship. She's learning bit by bit about him and how each detail she grows more interested in him. She told Ishmael that she is comfortable around him and that is all she could ask for while her heart is still heavy from the weight of her sins. With a faith in him along with being comfortable in his presence, there is a desire in her to give him that same comfort in return.
Oh, the gamble she is doing with her heart right now is going to kill her one of these days. She squeezes his hand a little as she thinks these thoughts in the back of her mind while she still gives him a smile.]
Ooh~ That sounds really good! I'm excited to see what they got.
[As they approach closer, it doesn't seem to be super busy and it's one of those restaurants where there is all kinds of food being served. The jack-of-all-trades type of restaurant instead of a major focus on a certain type of cuisine. Sometimes those places are lackluster, but they can still be good and they are a blessing when you are not super sure what you want to eat and you want some options to look over. A robot server is there to greet them at the door once they arrived and there are taken to an empty booth.]
Do you have a favorite drink? [Asking out of curiosity. Even if the answer is not alcoholic, she might match with him if it's something new or something she doesn't really drink often.]
stop, you and rodya are perf
maybe being away from the tower really is having an affect on him, he thinks briefly. it's easier when he could just focus on one mission and one objective. it was simpler when he was alone. ... and yet, contradictory to all of that, he does find the time they spent like this worthwhile in its own respect.
at the light squeeze of his hands, he looks down at them briefly. his own fingers giving her a light squeeze, his thumb brushing over the back of her knuckles. it's an idle motion he makes before releasing it at the entrance of the door. he realizes now that he may have missed his chance to say something earlier. now it probably just feels like an afterthought, but despite it, once they get sat down he does eventually add: ]
I like the way you dress now. Though, it reminds me a bit of my life before the tower. It's pretty. [ in the more casual way. also perhaps in a way of wondering if this is what it would be like if he had led a more "normal" life before. but, there was no use wondering now.
almost breaking whatever mood he may have set, he doesn't miss a beat as he moves into the next topic. ]
I usually go with whatever compliments the food. [ looking at the menu, they really have... a wide variety, though. which is why his eyes seem to trail over it, before: ] Alcohol doesn't affect people with high stats, but I do prefer clean tastes like sake. [ if he had to choose. ]
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Does it? Is that a good thing? [A curious question but she still smiles a bit brighter that he called her outfit pretty. She will always be a sucker for kind words, no matter who it comes from and their intentions.] Thanks~ It's pretty nice to wear stuff that is not a work uniform for once.
[It also beats rags and very thin clothing if you want to dig that far back into her past, but let's not right now as they are in public and if things go too personal, it would be better in private.]
I got a high tolerance myself, but you can still enjoy the flavors while drinking. [She browses the menu along with him, debating on what she wants to eat. Everything looks good to her so this is a little bit of a problem, but she will decide on something at one point.] Sake is nice! It's a good drink to have while enjoying the hot springs.
[She brought her own bottle at the girls night party and it was a hit. Maybe next time she getd a bottle she will share it with Yuwon.]
Mm... Kinda want to get some meaty to eat~ [And there is no shortage of meat items on this menu, which fits her perfectly. Starting on some meat skewers might be a good start to their meal so she points at them to share with Yuwon.] What do you think about something small to start and then we can pick a main dish?
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to her question, however...
it isn't a bad thing, no. not that he says this, but the ease in his expression probably shows well enough that he didn't think of it negatively, at least.
regardless, wasn't the main point that it suit the person wearing them? ... and she did seem receptive enough to the compliment itself, so wasn't that fine? but, he does seem to find interest in the idea that she also had a high tolerance. ] The hot springs? [ he seems to pause thoughtfully, he could see how that works. ] Do you visit often?
[ with her suggestion, he picks up with appears to be some sort of tablet, entering in the skewers and a few other meat dishes. ] That sounds good. I put in a few different types of meat dishes so we could try them all. You like it, right? [ meat. ]
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Mhm! It's very warm and relaxing. I have never been to one back at home so after the first trip, I was hooked. The girls and I had a fun get-together over there the other night~
[She would have loved them so much if they were in her home district, even if folks would probably focus on creating profit out of them like with everything else and keep them in strict control. It also helps that Neo Tokyo has much warmer days than District 25 so the cool nights help enhance the experience after the sun sets for the day.
Part of her wants to suggest that they could go together some time, shared baths do exist and she wonders how Yuwon would react to such a suggestion, but for now she focuses on the tablet with him so they can get their food.]
Yeah! Meat is my favorite! I could eat any cut and any amount with no problem, no matter how it's cooked and served. I love it~ [Grilled, fried, you name it, she probably ate it.] We gotta get a good drink that pairs well with it too. Maybe something carbonated.
[Alcoholic and not, there is some nice fruit sodas on the drink specials and fruit does pair well with meat.]
I'll match with you so pick whatever drink you want and order two of them!
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sometimes he wonders if being here, or even being regressed changed how he was. he wonders if it's a positive shift, or one necessary for him to become even a fraction better than the person he was (granted, he did think he was objectively pretty shitty). but, he decides to place the idea aside.
he's also about to open his mouth, maybe suggesting he plans to go more often (for ?'s egg), and that they could perhaps see each other in passing. but, instead the words die out on his tongue at her sudden exclamation. ]
You like it that much? We should cook it at base sometime. I'm not a professional, but I'm pretty used to cooking. [ he keeps his voice quiet, as if wary of people hearing them, before he speaks back in regular tone. ] What about mixing shochu and soda? Though I heard having it with tea is common, too. [ but, he seems to put in the order...
since she seemed to like it, he orders a whole bottle. ]
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Really?! Let's do it! [It shouldn't be too hard, they can probably find a quality meat seller around here somewhere. It's a big city with almost everything so their odds are pretty good.] I can't call myself a cook, but I have been practicing it here and there. It's kind of nice when you actually got the chance to try it out and make food to your own preferences.
[Only downside is that she is the one that got to put in the work in order to get it perfect and there is a chance that something will go wrong, but nope!!! She got this as she believes she can do it!!!!
Shochu and soda is good, she also agrees to that as he places in the order. Rodya taps her fingernails on the table before going back to the previous topic.]
Hey, do you like the hot springs too? [A harmless question that she will ask to lead up to the suggestion. She can't imagine anyone not liking a relaxing place, but people are set into their preferences these days. Getting to learn more about Yuwon and his preferences will help out on future activities they can do together.
... She really does like doing stuff with him, huh?]
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despite being the one to offer it, he seems to nog along to that. actually, in all their contact, he'd say he's never explicitly encountered something she was bad at. even in the sapphire room, she was oddly composed, and her acting was relatively believable, especially compared to his exhausted acting abilities at almost every nook and turn. hence, he can't deny saying with some level of conviction that: ] You'd probably be pretty good at it with some practice.
[ practice makes perfect and all of that... it's true repetition worked even when leveling up skills and stats.
at her second question, he does briefly wonder why they've returned to that topic. (sighs deeply) but, whether he can determine that or not remains a mystery as he eventually answers: ] I like it. Though, I think it'd be harder to find someone who despise it. [ a pause. ] Why?
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[Even if it ends up in failure, at least she got her confidence to back her up and help keep her head in the positives. She's been starting out on doing simple dishes and snacks and they have been good, but it's only good to herself. She has no idea how it would taste with other people since she never leaves enough to share.]
You'll be surprised. Some folks are very sensitive to temperatures that they probably can't handle a very hot bath so I can see some folks not being a huge fan over them. [It can also be said about the opposite, the cold. There is also some other elements that people might not like about them, but it's all about personal taste these days. You can't please everyone out there.] I asked because I was curious! If we both like to soak in the hot springs, we could always go together you know.
[As usual, there is no ill intention behind her suggestion. She enjoys spending time alone there to clear her head and relax, but company isn't so bad every once in a while. A robot server does approach them with their drink order and sets it down before going back to it's other tasks as if it's always in motion to cover everyone's needs. Rodya doesn't pay them much attention except giving a little nod as thanks before it rolls off.]
Oh! Before I forget- [She reaches into one of the pockets of her pants and pulls out a little box. She sets it on the table and slides it towards Yuwon.] I managed to snag a little something for you back at the amusement park. It would be a waste to leave good items out there.
[Inside the box is a bracelet, simple in design and could be worn with anything.]
I was going to wait until your birthday, but I don't know it. [She has another gift in mind for that day.]
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Together? [ despite being slightly caught off-guard, he already gives a slight nod. ] I don't mind. I'm pretty good when it comes to heat. [ despite how relaxed his words are, he's already beginning to think of potential reasons to why she would want to go with him specifically. then again, the idea of someone choosing to spend time with his explicitly is still relatively new to him. but, thankfully, that line of questioning is entirely broken when she slides the gift box towards him.
it's something he doesn't expect. he opens it and looks back at it, before eventually taking it out and putting it on. he doesn't say much of anything, his eyes just quietly scanning it, before he pulls out a keyring from his back pocket. it's a simple design with a snowflake, but also acts a bottle opener.
he holds it in his hands, reaching out with a closed fist as if asking her to open her hands. ] Thanks, I'll use it. Though, I can't guarantee it won't get dirty. [ but, at least it seemed durable. at the mention of his birthday his eyes seem to shift downwards before shaking it off. ]
Today's good. You don't have to overthink it. [ birthdays didn't necessarily mean a lot to him to begin with. ]