[ This situation is new to him as he often deals with things alone (or... solo, if you will). Being cuffed together feels a little awkward, but he wouldn't say that he's feeling outright uncomfortable. ]
It's just two days tops, so you don't have to hold yourself back.
[ As for Jinwoo, he will hold himself back. This logic doesn't apply to him, clearly. ]
Besides, what if I turn out to be a terrible snorer?
[ Ah, they'll have to sleep together too... why is he realizing it only now? ]
[ 100????? Lapis blanks at that, blinking at him as she processes the sheer insanity of those numbers. How the hell is he able to move after that...
... But she's also not a coward, so she huffs after a moment. He's probably not being serious about this but still. But still!! ]
Yes, and I'll do my best not to fall behind. [ She will cough out her lungs.
Though his offer gets a blink, and she cants her head with a slight frown. It's sweet of him to offer, but it also wars with her well-worn habit of just handling things on her own. ]
If they... don't mind. I doubt they'll have much fun staying up with me.
[ While she could take it back, stubborn pride stops Lapis from doing just that. ]
I said I'll do it. I don't want you to hold back because of me. [ She's going to regret this, and there's a certain strain to her expression that makes it clear she's aware of how stupid this is.
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Oh, that's good. I like hanging out with them too, they're cute. [ Yes, even Igris is cute. ]
I'm pretty sure he'd be happy to. Iron might not work as a blanket, though.
[ Jinwoo can basically hear him roar excitedly and see Iron pout, what a rude joke. Since it's a busy time at the donburi place, it takes a while until they're guided to their seats and offered two menus. ]
Honestly, you can't go wrong with a rice bowl. I think I'll take the deluxe unagi.
Hmm, probably not... I'll cuddle with him another day to make up for it.
[ Are the shadows going to get more cuddle than Jinwoo -
But Lapis isn't fussed about waiting, and when they're finally in and offered the menus she examines it closely. ]
Umm... [ Lapis likes to think she's a decisive person, but right now she's having a hard time choosing. Well, she can always come back later to try something else. ]
I'll try the special pork katsu, then. [ Looking at the options, she might upgrade it to spicy too..... ]
[ There's simply a raise of her brows in response, before her attention turns to her food as the bowl is placed in front of her. It seems like she's not going to say anything, simply snapping her chopsticks and - ]
Hmm, I'm not following that logic. [ Time to drag him. ] So I can give them all of my attention and not give you any?
[ A few hours later, they head out to the shower room equipped with towels, personal care products, and pajamas to change into at the end of this ordeal. The invisible handcuffs make a lot of mundane stuff pretty tricky, but thankfully they manage to figure out how Jinwoo can stand outside the shower while Lapis gets to wash herself. ]
Just let me know once you're done, I'll give you your towel and pajamas.
[ Standing here is going to be pretty awkward, Jinwoo is sure of it, but it's just for this evening (or one more evening at worst). ]
I'll be looking away, so don't worry.
[ Here, he just made things awkward by admitting this. ]
[ And then Lapis whapped Jinwoo on the arm for saying that out loud -
But time has passed, and now they have to face the first big hurdle of being cuffed together like this. They've managed to figure something out though, and Lapis doesn't plan to take too long so he isn't standing there awkwardly. ]
Alright, I'll be quick. [ Jinwoo standing right there while she showers is a little embarrassing, but that's something she can ignore. Until he says that.
There's a pause as she slowly glances over her shoulder at him. ]
Well, I won't notice if you do look. [ Just going to say that to make things worse, before she turns on the shower. ]
[ He won't, he really won't. Jinwoo's too busy holding their stuff, anyway! But for some reason, it's difficult for him to ignore how his heart is thumping in his chest. After a few minutes, Jinwoo speaks up: ]
[ Lapis is at least making sure to shower quickly, not wanting him to stand there for too long. Though that question makes her pause, and she brushes back wet hair as she glances back over at him. ]
Yeah, it's okay. [ Then she pauses, considering... Should she be a little mean...
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And then a finger gently pokes at the back of his neck. ]
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You can take your time if you want.
[ Jinwoo realizes that he will look dumb just standing there, but it's a small price to pay. ]
I'll be fine.
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I'm not going to leave you standing there, I can be quick.
[ He'll just have to deal with her being considerate. But she'll give a gentle tug on his hand now - time to continue the journey for donburi. ]
That was the thing I was mostly worried about though. I didn't want you to feel too uncomfortable.
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[ This situation is new to him as he often deals with things alone (or... solo, if you will). Being cuffed together feels a little awkward, but he wouldn't say that he's feeling outright uncomfortable. ]
It's just two days tops, so you don't have to hold yourself back.
[ As for Jinwoo, he will hold himself back. This logic doesn't apply to him, clearly. ]
Besides, what if I turn out to be a terrible snorer?
[ Ah, they'll have to sleep together too... why is he realizing it only now? ]
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[ Let her fuss! And too bad Jinwoo, no more going solo here anymore, he has already acquired one (1) person who will worry over him.
Which is why she squints up at him, her free hand planting itself on her hip. Why does she feel like this logic is a little one-sided... ]
I hope you're applying that to yourself too.
[ She means it. And then she huffs, replying in the most deadpan tone; ]
I'll push you off the bed. [ Pause. ] Honestly, I'll probably be awake most of the time anyway. I promise I'll be super quiet though.
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I only hold back when it's necessary.
[ Jinwoo thinks that counts as a comprehensive answer, so Lapis definitely won't have any objections, right? (Probably wrong.) ]
So... you're going to watch me sleep?
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And this is a situation where that isn't necessary. It's just two days tops, right.
[ And she's not above throwing his own argument back at him either. ]
Push you off the bed, then watch you sleep. [ But then she just huffs a small laugh, shaking her head. ]
No, I'll... Read or something. I usually go on walks, but I can use these implants to keep me distracted.
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I guess that means you want to accompany me during my daily workout. It's just 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats, and a 10-kilometer run.
[ To be fair, Jinwoo isn't serious about this, but he wants to see her expression after announcing that he won't be holding himself back. ]
One of my soldiers can keep you company after I fall asleep.
[ Jinwoo may not get as much sleep as he thinks he will though, considering the fact that Lapis is going to be laying in the same bed as him. ]
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... But she's also not a coward, so she huffs after a moment. He's probably not being serious about this but still. But still!! ]
Yes, and I'll do my best not to fall behind. [ She will cough out her lungs.
Though his offer gets a blink, and she cants her head with a slight frown. It's sweet of him to offer, but it also wars with her well-worn habit of just handling things on her own. ]
If they... don't mind. I doubt they'll have much fun staying up with me.
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Huh? Can you say that again?
[ He used to cough his lungs doing this routine not too long ago and yet, Lapis seems to be ready to do it anytime. ]
They won't mind. They, umm... they like hanging out with you.
[ This sounds a bit less embarrassing than they enjoy your presence. ]
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I said I'll do it. I don't want you to hold back because of me. [ She's going to regret this, and there's a certain strain to her expression that makes it clear she's aware of how stupid this is.
Please say sike Jinwoo, please say sike - ]
Oh, that's good. I like hanging out with them too, they're cute. [ Yes, even Igris is cute. ]
But alright. I just don't want to keep you awake.
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[ Maybe there's a way to complete his daily quest without making her go through it. ]
We might be the only ones to find them cute, you know.
[ Most people would just scream and run away after encountering Igris or Iron... ]
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Hmm? But they very cute. [ Lapis might be biased. ] Especially Tank, how can anyone say Tank isn't cute...
[ She pauses, considering. ]
Maybe if Tank will let me use him as a pillow, that might help me sleep.
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[ Jinwoo can basically hear him roar excitedly and see Iron pout, what a rude joke. Since it's a busy time at the donburi place, it takes a while until they're guided to their seats and offered two menus. ]
Honestly, you can't go wrong with a rice bowl. I think I'll take the deluxe unagi.
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[ Are the shadows going to get more cuddle than Jinwoo -
But Lapis isn't fussed about waiting, and when they're finally in and offered the menus she examines it closely. ]
Umm... [ Lapis likes to think she's a decisive person, but right now she's having a hard time choosing. Well, she can always come back later to try something else. ]
I'll try the special pork katsu, then. [ Looking at the options, she might upgrade it to spicy too..... ]
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Maybe my soldiers should stay in your room at night if they have to take turns being cuddled.
[ Here, Jinwoo just added his own brand of spice to the conversation. And maybe he's a little jealous without realizing it. ]
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Oh, they could. [ She places her uncuffed elbow on the table, balancing her chin in her palm as she quietly observes him for a moment. ]
Ah, but does that mean you should join in too so you don't feel left out?
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I'm not a shadow soldier, so I'll be fine.
[ Wow. The fact that their food is already here probably won't save Jinwoo's ass from getting grilled... ]
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Hmm, I'm not following that logic. [ Time to drag him. ] So I can give them all of my attention and not give you any?
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It depends on what you want, really.
[ Despite saying so earlier, he won't be fine if she decides to follow through with that new plan. ]
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And then, in the most deadpan tone to match: ]
Something I shouldn't say in public.
[ Speedrun how quickly she can make him regret this. ]
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[ That's the only word he can respond with, really. The combo of her flat expression and deadpan tone is kind of cute, though... ]
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Just let me know once you're done, I'll give you your towel and pajamas.
[ Standing here is going to be pretty awkward, Jinwoo is sure of it, but it's just for this evening (or one more evening at worst). ]
I'll be looking away, so don't worry.
[ Here, he just made things awkward by admitting this. ]
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But time has passed, and now they have to face the first big hurdle of being cuffed together like this. They've managed to figure something out though, and Lapis doesn't plan to take too long so he isn't standing there awkwardly. ]
Alright, I'll be quick. [ Jinwoo standing right there while she showers is a little embarrassing, but that's something she can ignore. Until he says that.
There's a pause as she slowly glances over her shoulder at him. ]
Well, I won't notice if you do look. [ Just going to say that to make things worse, before she turns on the shower. ]
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[ He won't, he really won't. Jinwoo's too busy holding their stuff, anyway! But for some reason, it's difficult for him to ignore how his heart is thumping in his chest. After a few minutes, Jinwoo speaks up: ]
Is everything okay?
[ Why wouldn't it be... ]
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Yeah, it's okay. [ Then she pauses, considering... Should she be a little mean...
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And then a finger gently pokes at the back of his neck. ]
Why? Do you want to help me shower?
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