[ He's still surprised when Pyra accepts his invitation. Logically, he knew this would happen. She enjoys his company, so it only follows that she would say yes, she would love to spend time with him today. He just can't believe it. Even now, he's riding a natural high, all smiles and warm, giddy feelings. Pyra looks cute today, and so does he! Sure, he's already got a key to her place for some reason upon her insistence, but this is different! It's like they're going on a—
Well, even the thought of it is overwhelming, so he'll stop there. It's time to talk about something else. ]
Ah, sweet revenge.
[ The menu opens to the ice cream shop's new product: jell-ato. It comes in many flavors! Apparently it's jelly and ice cream infused with Vierge jelly... essence? Whatever that is.]
Those jellyfish gave me a lot of trouble back on that moon, wahahaha! I'm gonna get one of these. What about you, Py?
[ The moment he had invited her out, she had said yes. The next moment following the call, she can lamented how she's never bothered to buy a different outfit for herself. As someone who can make her outfit simply appear on her body at-will, she's never thought to change...
And wouldn't it have been nice if she could wear a dress while out with him?
Seeing his smile quickly assuages any lingering regrets, and she smiles at him brightly-- until she realizes what he's saying. ] It's, ah, ... it's edible? [ She looks from him to the gelato, and then back to him, wide-eyed. Yup, that sure is a street vendor handing out jellyfish gelato and reassuring others that it's completely safe! ]
No, silly! If it did, they wouldn't be selling these things out in the open. [Then, quietly:] They'd be selling 'em further back. [But that's beside the point.] If anything happens, I'll take full responsibility! I promise nothing will, though.
[He squeezes her shoulder to reassure her and leans in to look at the menu with her, their faces only inches apart.]
Now, let's see... I think I want a mango jell-ato. Oh, the strawberry and banana one looks like you. Haha! Look, see?
[It's a jellyfish-shaped parfait with banana slices and a blue dot of syrup in the middle. Does she still regret not getting a new dress?]
[ It would be a shame if she spilled any of that jell-ato on a new dress, yes...
She leans in to look at the picture-menu with him, her breath misting the screen. ] Oh, it's cute...!
[ She replies brightly, looking at him. ] How about... you get the strawberry-banana, and I'll have the mango-kiwi. [ With the kiwi slices made semi-circle to appear like freckled gills.
And if he has no protests, she'll be ordering that for them. ]
[Why mango-kiwi? Is that her favorite? It sounds like she came up with it just now. He's also kind of clueless. Ultimately, it doesn't matter to him as long as she gets to do whatever she wants. It's part of why he invited her in the first place. If he could give her an opportunity to appreciate simple things like ice cream and someone's company, that would be enough. And it looks like his plan is working! At least he hopes so.]
[ As the vendor prepares their jelly frozen treats, she straightens up, all content to wait patiently until he inquires of her mood.
The question garners another glance from her, and she blinks.
Did I seem like I wasn't in a good mood the other times we've met? she wants to ask, but that would direct the conversation towards her. That would invite questions into how well he might read her mood, how close he's become which is... it's dangerous, that's what it is.
[He's trying not to think about the obvious answer. Wouldn't that be too presumptuous?! No, there has to be another reason.]
Hmm... Oh, I know! You're in a good mood because Halloween is just around the corner! I like Halloween, too. [But he can't help but tease, so he lets this slip, too:] And now you get to spend it with me! Wahahaha, I'm so smart.
[ It’s absolutely the correct answer, too. ] Mmm... almost, but Halloween is still aways away!
[ She places a hand on one hip, while the other rises to wag a finger at him. ] Think sooner. [ As in, right now. ] And closer. [ As in, him.
He happened. He invited her out. If for some reason her mood has subconsciously brightened without her realizing it, it’s because... someone actually wants to spend time with her. ]
That was my second guess. Ah, Pyra, you sure know the way to a ruffian's heart! Hahahaha! I'm just happy you agreed. I was sure you wanted to spend today with other friends...
[Well, he's a friend, too. Actually, he's not even sure about that after what had transpired a few weeks ago, but he's just not going to think about it. At this point, he's too scared to ask. Surely she has other friends!]
[ If she were to be honest with herself, she has very... few friends here. People she's seen and then kept her distance. He is one of the exceptions.
But-- "I was sure you wanted to spend today with other friends"... Does he think so little of himself? ] Why would you say--
[ But just then, the vendor hands them their frozen treats, and so taking hers into her hand. She smiles at the generous helping, and then at him, and decides that maybe inquiring why isn't the best right now.
And so: ] Mm... name one place better than having jell-ato with someone I care about. [ With that, she takes a lick off the side of the mango-kiwi combination, eyeing him with an expecting I'm waiting look. ]
[He takes his own strawberry-banana jell-ato, but as much as it looks like Pyra, he's too distracted by the real one. Thankfully, the question isn't too hard. Maybe? He's trying to play it cool.]
Hmm, let's see. You could be dressing up for that Geistnacht thing and charming the pants off everyone while getting their candy.
[Which, frankly, sounds pretty fun if he had someone to do it with.]
She licks her lips of some excess melted jell-alto, savoring the tangy flavor and the strange electric, tingling sensation upon her lips that serves as an aftertaste of sorts. ] Hehe~, I'd still like to spend time with you eating that candy.
Anyways, I'm not sure. Something spooky, maybe? Or cute? [ It's basically alien!sexy!Halloween, so. She begins walking down the street with him. They're bound to run into pop-up costume and masks shops. ] What do you think would be best?
[Sorry, he was so busy registering her answer and watching her eat that he spaced out mid-sentence.]
What? Oh! [Shit, he probably looked stupid with his mouth open. Right when she was saying something that made his heart skip, too. He looks away to hide the blush on his cheeks and focus on the conversation.]
Costume, right. Hmm... Having fun is what's important, so you should go for something you're comfortable in. Something you can be yourself in! You know, like a sexy demon.
[ ...The teaser has been teased! She stares at him a moment longer, a bit of her jell-ato melting down the side of her cup and over her knuckles as she delays. ]
Hehe, that I am. [He complimented himself...] It's nice to know I have that effect on people. [Gingerly, he takes her by the wrist.] But, Pyra? You should take care of yourself more.
[ It just a simple wrist-grab, it shouldn't have this much of an effect on her even with chroma! But it also causes her attention to shift to him, her eyes meeting his as he leans in and, and...
She wonders if it's so easy for her to be enchanted by his touch because it's warmth that belong to him. ] So... so it is...
I'll, ah, I'll grab a napkin... [ She says, distracted, while still unable to tear her eyes from him. ]
[His gaze softens when their eyes meet, and his smile is the kind that melts all pretension. So, he has this effect on her, too. How strange. She shouldn't pin her hopes on someone selfish as him. But as selfish as people say he is...]
I can't leave you alone, can I? Be careful. Here, I'll hold yours so you can clean up.
[These are the moments when he seems to shine the most. Not because of kindness or anything noble — that's asking for too much. What he feels is something simpler, and stronger.
He gives her his own napkin and takes her gelato if she's willing.]
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Well, even the thought of it is overwhelming, so he'll stop there. It's time to talk about something else. ]
Ah, sweet revenge.
[ The menu opens to the ice cream shop's new product: jell-ato. It comes in many flavors! Apparently it's jelly and ice cream infused with Vierge jelly... essence? Whatever that is.]
Those jellyfish gave me a lot of trouble back on that moon, wahahaha! I'm gonna get one of these. What about you, Py?
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And wouldn't it have been nice if she could wear a dress while out with him?
Seeing his smile quickly assuages any lingering regrets, and she smiles at him brightly-- until she realizes what he's saying. ] It's, ah, ... it's edible? [ She looks from him to the gelato, and then back to him, wide-eyed. Yup, that sure is a street vendor handing out jellyfish gelato and reassuring others that it's completely safe! ]
It doesn't turn you into a squid, does it?
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No, silly! If it did, they wouldn't be selling these things out in the open. [Then, quietly:] They'd be selling 'em further back. [But that's beside the point.] If anything happens, I'll take full responsibility! I promise nothing will, though.
[He squeezes her shoulder to reassure her and leans in to look at the menu with her, their faces only inches apart.]
Now, let's see... I think I want a mango jell-ato. Oh, the strawberry and banana one looks like you. Haha! Look, see?
[It's a jellyfish-shaped parfait with banana slices and a blue dot of syrup in the middle. Does she still regret not getting a new dress?]
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She leans in to look at the picture-menu with him, her breath misting the screen. ] Oh, it's cute...!
[ She replies brightly, looking at him. ] How about... you get the strawberry-banana, and I'll have the mango-kiwi. [ With the kiwi slices made semi-circle to appear like freckled gills.
And if he has no protests, she'll be ordering that for them. ]
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[Why mango-kiwi? Is that her favorite? It sounds like she came up with it just now. He's also kind of clueless. Ultimately, it doesn't matter to him as long as she gets to do whatever she wants. It's part of why he invited her in the first place. If he could give her an opportunity to appreciate simple things like ice cream and someone's company, that would be enough. And it looks like his plan is working! At least he hopes so.]
You're in a good mood today. Something happen?
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The question garners another glance from her, and she blinks.
Did I seem like I wasn't in a good mood the other times we've met? she wants to ask, but that would direct the conversation towards her. That would invite questions into how well he might read her mood, how close he's become which is... it's dangerous, that's what it is.
She decides to deflect with a tease. ]
Yes. Something did happen.
Can you guess?
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Hmm... Oh, I know! You're in a good mood because Halloween is just around the corner! I like Halloween, too. [But he can't help but tease, so he lets this slip, too:] And now you get to spend it with me! Wahahaha, I'm so smart.
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[ She places a hand on one hip, while the other rises to wag a finger at him. ] Think sooner. [ As in, right now. ] And closer. [ As in, him.
He happened. He invited her out. If for some reason her mood has subconsciously brightened without her realizing it, it’s because... someone actually wants to spend time with her. ]
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That was my second guess. Ah, Pyra, you sure know the way to a ruffian's heart! Hahahaha! I'm just happy you agreed. I was sure you wanted to spend today with other friends...
[Well, he's a friend, too. Actually, he's not even sure about that after what had transpired a few weeks ago, but he's just not going to think about it. At this point, he's too scared to ask. Surely she has other friends!]
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But-- "I was sure you wanted to spend today with other friends"... Does he think so little of himself? ] Why would you say--
[ But just then, the vendor hands them their frozen treats, and so taking hers into her hand. She smiles at the generous helping, and then at him, and decides that maybe inquiring why isn't the best right now.
And so: ] Mm... name one place better than having jell-ato with someone I care about. [ With that, she takes a lick off the side of the mango-kiwi combination, eyeing him with an expecting I'm waiting look. ]
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Hmm, let's see. You could be dressing up for that Geistnacht thing and charming the pants off everyone while getting their candy.
[Which, frankly, sounds pretty fun if he had someone to do it with.]
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She teases. ] ...Eehhh now that you mention it, [ Her eyes drift away from his. ] I do like free candy.
[ And she slowly licks her jell-ato. ]
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Same.
[He licks his ice cream.]
... Weeeell, if you don't mind doing some last-minute shopping... What are you gonna go as?
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She licks her lips of some excess melted jell-alto, savoring the tangy flavor and the strange electric, tingling sensation upon her lips that serves as an aftertaste of sorts. ] Hehe~, I'd still like to spend time with you eating that candy.
Anyways, I'm not sure. Something spooky, maybe? Or cute? [ It's basically alien!sexy!Halloween, so. She begins walking down the street with him. They're bound to run into pop-up costume and masks shops. ] What do you think would be best?
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What? Oh! [Shit, he probably looked stupid with his mouth open. Right when she was saying something that made his heart skip, too. He looks away to hide the blush on his cheeks and focus on the conversation.]
Costume, right. Hmm... Having fun is what's important, so you should go for something you're comfortable in. Something you can be yourself in! You know, like a sexy demon.
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>Something you can be yourself in.
>You know, like a sexy demon.
Um. ]
Shin. [ She'll use his nickname in public! As a courtesy! ] Are you saying that you already think of me as a sexy demon?
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Like the crude and tactless ruffian that he is, he senses nothing wrong with this!!!]
That's what you're like whenever we meet up.
[He's eating the jelly part of his jell-ato now. Yum.]
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E--excuse me?
[ He's not supposed to say that she is!
Except. Now that she thinks about it... maybe he does have a point?? Every time they have met up, she has been rather playful... ]
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I ain't saying it's a bad thing. I like it! I like that you like me.
[That she would be willing to touch him, and that she want him that much.]
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[ Ooh, she's turning red. ] It helps that you're easily likable....
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[He leans in.]
Your gelato's melting.
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She wonders if it's so easy for her to be enchanted by his touch because it's warmth that belong to him. ] So... so it is...
I'll, ah, I'll grab a napkin... [ She says, distracted, while still unable to tear her eyes from him. ]
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I can't leave you alone, can I? Be careful. Here, I'll hold yours so you can clean up.
[These are the moments when he seems to shine the most. Not because of kindness or anything noble — that's asking for too much. What he feels is something simpler, and stronger.
He gives her his own napkin and takes her gelato if she's willing.]
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