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WHO: Yuji and Raidou
WHAT: Apparently... They're going on a date...
WHERE: In the town, baby
WHEN: After the Synder mingle
WARNINGS: N/A

[ Yuji hadn't gone into the mingle thinking it was actually for dating.

His view of it had been a way to make friends, that throwing them a heart was just saying that he wanted to talk, but now... Now he's accidentally found himself going out with Raidou? It's not as if the idea upsets him, since he thinks Raidou is a good guy, and they really do get along with one another, but he's never dated anyone before. No one's ever been interested! So he doesn't really know what he's supposed to do, a little nervous and impossibly sheepish.

He's glad he decided to get the style upgrade, so at least he looks a little more put together for the date that might not end up being a date. If it turns into two friends hanging out, that's fine too, but he wishes a little bit that they'd been able to make a decision about it.

Hovering awkwardly in the common room, Yuji shifts from one foot to the other. There must be somewhere to go see a film in the city, but he hadn't managed to track anything specific down, so he really hopes Raidou doesn't mind watching something together in his room...

He's so unprepared, huh... ]

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[Raidou shrugs with that smile. It's Nanami, isn't it?]

If they don't have bookmarks, you could always make one.

[While paper products are in short supply, there is one thing Raidou's managed to find among the junk - a small, fade pack of some origami paper. He hands that to Yuji.]

That's a great idea! I'm glad you came with me.

[ Turning, he takes the paper and gives Raidou a quick kiss on the cheek before he gathers his things and starts to head to the counter...

But he grabs another notebook on the way, grinning. ]

[He blushes brightly at that.] Ah, it's nothing.

[While Yuji heads to the counter, Raidou picks up a tchotche for himself - a hand carved lucky cat, just a few inches tall, that just happens to be painted black with green eyes.]

[ Yuji glances back, spots the thing that Raidou picks up and has a quick word with the cashier, asking to pay for it too before his date gets up there. Holding his notebooks to his chest, he pays for everything then steps to the side, holding out his hand. ]

We’re good. Let’s go.

[Raidou tries to protest once he gets up to the counter, but it's too late. His face reddens all over again as he takes Yuji's hand.]

Thank you. I'm glad I was able to find this place again.

You’re welcome.

[ He sees that little blush… Pretty cute… ]

We can come back after our big adventure.

[He nods eagerly.]

Sure. On the next clear day, we'll go, right?

[It might still be chilly out this time of year, but it'll be fine. He's pretty excited to go, to spend more time with Yuji and to find out if there's anything out there. Even if there isn't, it should be fun.]

Yeah! That sounds great.

[ Tucking the books under his arms, he pulls Raidou a little closer and leans into him again, humming softly. ]

I want to spend more time with you, okay? So don't forget it.

[Raidou looks away shyly at that, but he also leans back, smiling. Yuji says these things so easily, while it's so hard for him. He's envious, really.]

I'm glad to hear that. Because I really like spending time with you as well. I won't be forgetting anytime soon.

Good.

[ Said with a bright smile, his hand squeezing Raidou’s, thumb brushing against his skin tenderly. ]

You know… I’ve never dated anyone before.

Really? [Not that he thinks Yuji is some kind of playboy, but he's a little surprised.]

I haven't either. [This is painfully obvious.]. Someone with my title... ah, we're not supposed to, um. Form personal relationships.Our work are our lives.

[He sighs lightly, his voice a little distant.]

But... I'm not a summoner anymore, am I?

If you don’t want to be? I think you can be anything you want here.

[ Yuji hesitates for a moment, though. He doesn’t think he’s good at this kind of romantic stuff, but… ]

Is… Are we a ‘personal relationship’?

[ A relationship, huh… ]

A summoner without demons to summon, nor slay... I'm not sure where that leaves me.

[Not to mention one who failed in his duties. Luckily that train of thought is cut off by that question.]

Oh, well, I meant, any kind of... relationship...

[He doesn't know how to answer that now.]

I-I suppose this is... anything we want it to be. [To echo Yuji's earlier statement.]

It leaves you as Johei, doesn’t it? You could get your powers back and even if you don’t, you’re still a summoner. If I lost my cursed energy I’d still fight curses, so maybe it’s like that.

[ Sighing softly, he glances away. Relationships of any kind are hard, and he feels… A little awkward, a little shy, not sure what to say. ]

Yeah. We can just figure out what we want.

True... I suppose I am a protector of this city as much as I was the Capital. Just... in a different way.

[No demons, and part of a large team. Very different, but he was proud of the work all the same.

But now he feels he accidentally threw a wrench into all of this. Whatever this is, he's enjoying it, and he doesn't want to ruin that. He squeezes Yuji's hand supportively, hoping he'll look Raidou's way. When he does, he's doing his best to smile supportively as well.]

No need to point a fine point on it. [Not when only on date #2.] I just... really like spending time with you. [And kissing him. Also that.

He finally looks away again.]

It's... fun. A-And I'm really glad you enjoy it too.

It's easy to think we're just our powers, but... I guess we're more than that too, sometimes? We're doing good things here, in the end.

[ Yuji shrugs. He might not always agree with that mindset - he's part of a machine, after all, and his job is to die in the end, no matter what - but he can manage this. He give Raidou's hand a little squeeze.

No need to make things awkward or sad, right? ]

We're having fun together. We don't have to worry about it right now.

[That gets a smile back in him, and he nods, this time being the one to lean into Yuji.]

Exactly. The things at home... Those are there, and we're here.

Right. For as long as they need us.

[ Yuji takes a deep breath. He's trying to focus on the now, so... ]

It'll be okay. I want to believe that, too.

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