[ 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.
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. ]
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...
...
And then a finger gently pokes at the back of his neck. ]
[ In response, Lapis proceeds to laugh - totally unapologetic and far too amused. ]
And I was going to ask you to help with my back.
[ Just going to tease him a little more, before she ducks her head back under the water. Lapis is true to her word about not taking long and once her hair is sufficiently washed, she'll take a moment to brush it back. ]
[ He really worried for nothing and acted as if Lapis wouldn't take advantage of his, well, silly offer. ]
My turn, I need one minute.
[ Is he planning to use Dash for showering? Absolutely. But first things first—Jinwoo needs to leave their stuff with Lapis before disappearing behind a shower curtain. ]
[ Sonic speed showering... But Lapis will look after their stuff once dressed - luckily putting on a nightgown is quick and easy - humming softly to herself as she waits. ]
You don't need to be so quick. [ Pause. ] Or I can help you, if you want.
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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...
...
And then a finger gently pokes at the back of his neck. ]
Why? Do you want to help me shower?
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[ That poke is super effective... if Lapis wanted to see him jump on the spot and snap his head to the side. ]
No, just checking!
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And I was going to ask you to help with my back.
[ Just going to tease him a little more, before she ducks her head back under the water. Lapis is true to her word about not taking long and once her hair is sufficiently washed, she'll take a moment to brush it back. ]
Okay, all done.
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My turn, I need one minute.
[ Is he planning to use Dash for showering? Absolutely. But first things first—Jinwoo needs to leave their stuff with Lapis before disappearing behind a shower curtain. ]
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You don't need to be so quick. [ Pause. ] Or I can help you, if you want.
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[ He leaves the shower just a few seconds later with a damp towel placed on top of his head, wearing a loose T-shirt and boxers. ]
I don't want you to catch a cold.
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[ But there he is, and she can't resist reaching up to ruffle that towel against his hair for a moment. ]
Don't worry about me, I haven't gotten sick in years. [ Watch her catch a cold one day while they're here - ]
But it is a little cold now, lets head to my room.
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When was the last time then?
[ For now, he'll take a story about baby Lapis sneezing and coughing. ]
Yeah, sure.
[ Dash y/n? ]
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