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.
[ Adds "sick h/c" to our list... Lapis is the most whiny and needy when sick, but Jinwoo probably wouldn't mind at all tbh. ]
Hmm... When I was a teenager, I think it was just before I turned sixteen. I caught this really bad flu, I was stuck in bed for days. I had Sylvia and the others to keep me company, but it still sucked a lot.
[ Y for Dash, and Lapis even expectantly lifts her arms so he'll pick her up. ]
[ ROARS whiny and needy Lapis!? Can she catch a cold faster 🥺 Also her lifting her arms is so cute, Jinwoo's heart skips a beat even if he's not sure why. Thanks to his nyoomies, getting back to Lapis' room in the Redemption block takes no longer than a minute.
Once they're inside, Jinwoo's gaze darts to the bed. The single bed. The only one bed in the room. Well, technically he knew that all along, but... ]
[ Things that could potentially happen at the end of the month maybe 👀
This is how Lapis will communicate he should pick her up, just like that. And with the power of the nyoomies, they're in her room in record time and... Is he only realizing this? Lapis just glances between him and the bed for a moment, before nodding. ]
Mmhm, there's only one bed. Like in all our rooms. [ Solo Bedding - ]
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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. ]
1/2
[ 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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Hmm... When I was a teenager, I think it was just before I turned sixteen. I caught this really bad flu, I was stuck in bed for days. I had Sylvia and the others to keep me company, but it still sucked a lot.
[ Y for Dash, and Lapis even expectantly lifts her arms so he'll pick her up. ]
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Once they're inside, Jinwoo's gaze darts to the bed. The single bed. The only one bed in the room. Well, technically he knew that all along, but... ]
There's only one bed...
[ WHAT AN ACUTE OBSERVATION ]
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This is how Lapis will communicate he should pick her up, just like that. And with the power of the nyoomies, they're in her room in record time and... Is he only realizing this? Lapis just glances between him and the bed for a moment, before nodding. ]
Mmhm, there's only one bed. Like in all our rooms. [ Solo Bedding - ]
Are you... uncomfortable?
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No, that's not it. [ Jinwoo shakes his head lightly. ] It's more... are you alright with this arrangement? I can sleep on the floor.
[ It might be a little cold down there, but it's fine. ]
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You're not sleeping on the floor, Jinwoo. [ Lapis is being firm on that. ]
I don't mind sharing, and I would definitely rest better if you weren't on the floor.
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