[ It's fine because while he's tried to slip back into things like they're normal, he hasn't found it easy either. He doesn't have any pessimistic thoughts or anything, but there are a lot of memories to sort through and some are... less than pleasant. He is at home after just finishing dinner late (he's been working to make up for lost time okok) when she buzzes the door. When he answers, he's still dressed from work. He looks a bit surprised to see her, but quickly moves aside to let her in. ]
I didn't realise you were coming over.
[ Thankfully the apartment is always clean tbh. ]
Do you want a drink or anything?
[ While he doesn't outright ask what those boxes are, he definitely looks curious. ]
Oh, um-- [ this is awkward. she just holds out the bag for him to see what's inside. she doesn't even take a step in yet. ] Sorry, I should have called. I got excited.
[ orz ]
I was hoping to have a bit of your time. [ when did she become so polite... ] I got you something.
[ He didn't even say it was a bad thing... which is why he ends up feeling awkward when she doesn't step inside and he moved out of the way for her already. ]
...Then come in?
[ It stings a little when she acts differently too, when she lingers at the door like she isn't welcome there anymore. She is, always will be. He even picks at the door frame from the side of it, shifting his eyes away now that she's being awkward.
[ it's with him actually telling her to come in that she enters, but she doesn't go all the way in and instead waits for him to close the door before walking in further. ]
I told you I'd make you a cake, right? I also got you a present.
[ Well it slides back into place easily enough, but he can't bring himself to be as excited anymore after her being awkward to begin with... What a cycle. ]
You did. [ He indicates towards the kitchen and starts walking there. ] We can have it in here. Do you want tea or anything to go with it? I'm just doing the dishes then we can sit down, okay?
[ she has new jobs now too. she helps rei out sometimes at the advertising firm she works at sometimes and is a model for kashuu's fashion thing! she hasn't done much in both yet, though. ]
Tiring, but fun. [ oh dammit... she clicks her tongue when she remembers. ] I should have brought you flowers too.
ey gurl ey
I didn't realise you were coming over.
[ Thankfully the apartment is always clean tbh. ]
Do you want a drink or anything?
[ While he doesn't outright ask what those boxes are, he definitely looks curious. ]
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[ orz ]
I was hoping to have a bit of your time. [ when did she become so polite... ] I got you something.
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...Then come in?
[ It stings a little when she acts differently too, when she lingers at the door like she isn't welcome there anymore. She is, always will be. He even picks at the door frame from the side of it, shifting his eyes away now that she's being awkward.
Good job, Athena. ]
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I told you I'd make you a cake, right? I also got you a present.
[ she just wants to celebrate his birthday :< ]
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You did. [ He indicates towards the kitchen and starts walking there. ] We can have it in here. Do you want tea or anything to go with it? I'm just doing the dishes then we can sit down, okay?
[ Before Shigeru has a Heart Attack. ]
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Just water's fine. And do you want some help?
oops mine wasn't supposed to be small text before dkjgs sorry
It's alright, there isn't much it's just... [ Shrugs. ] You know. There's probably a fresh bottle in the fridge you can take.
[ He'll be having tea, so... ]
oh god mine too alfjalf gomen
Busy day?
dgdsg go us....
Not bad, just long. I mean I was at 3 different places from early morning. What about you?
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[ she has new jobs now too. she helps rei out sometimes at the advertising firm she works at sometimes and is a model for kashuu's fashion thing! she hasn't done much in both yet, though. ]
Tiring, but fun. [ oh dammit... she clicks her tongue when she remembers. ] I should have brought you flowers too.
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No need... I have my flower right here. [ Woah... It's said gently, but that's more because he's entwining their fingers together too. ]
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she moves closer to him when she takes his hand and rests her head on his chest. ]
Belated happy birthday, you.
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He tucks her in against himself then, kissing her forehead. ]
Thank you. [ A beat, then: ] I hope you're going to feed me some of the cake as well, then.
[ rude tbh ]
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Okay. Only because we're celebrating. You're out of birthday wishes now, though.
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And here I was hoping I could ask for a pony. [ well then ]
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[ in b4 liah says she forgot about it ]
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A horse and a pony are different.
[ Because that explains everything [lonely] ]
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What's the difference between the two?
[ she's not stupid she knows but she wants to hear it from him. ]
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One's bigger than the other.
[ Like he's giving her more than that??? ]
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Like a pony would let you ride it. You're a giant.
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I'm not that tall.
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Yes, you are. You're really tall.
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You're just really short.
[ ???????? WOW? ]
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There's nothing wrong with my height!
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I didn't say it was a bad thing.
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