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[sultanofsquat]

Chipping in on the date fund? Sounds like business is thriving.

[ He laughs from his chest, soft, in the same lane as Ayaka. Now there's a smile on his face. ]

[mistsplitter]

You're very sweet, Cloud.

[ And he's doing very well in providing her with a distraction. ]

If I do find work in doing flower arrangements, I hope you'll tell your friends, too.

[sultanofsquat]

[ Hahah... Hearing her tell him he's sweet, but he can't even be there in person for it. Cloud's still content either way. ]

I'll help. [ Just like how she was so eager to support him when he wasn't sure what to do or where to go in terms of work. ] If I find anything for you while I'm out and about, I'll let you know.

[ And he most certainly will tell his friends! He'll tell Aerith, too. Something tells him these two would get along. Two flower girls... ]

[mistsplitter]

Thank you very much, Cloud.

[ And she's not just saying it to be polite. She truly is grateful. If only she could express her gratitude properly.

Ah... ]

Um... Would you mind if I went to see you tomorrow? I promise not to take too much of your time.

[sultanofsquat]

Tomorrow? [ He repeats what she just said, as if filling the space and to give his brain enough time to catch up. It wasn't very often that Ayaka's travels took her to the other side of the tracks. And there's almost no hesitation, the audible sound of fabric rustling as he pushes himself upright in bed while saying: ] Yeah...!

[ Ah... She caught him off guard, he failed to temper his excitement. ]

I-I mean no. Yeah, I don't mind.

[ Okay trying that again with a little huff. Aaand, ]

I wanna see you, Ayaka.

[ And not just for a "little while" either. ]

[mistsplitter]

Ah— [ She sounds so surprised! Cloud's response makes her so happy; this should have been what she asked first when she wanted to cheer herself up... ] Would it really be okay?

[ He's not the only one excited... ]

Perhaps we can meet for lunch, if your schedule is still free.

[sultanofsquat]

Yup. Sounds great.

[ As for his schedule? ]

I'm free all day. Like I said, Bricks doesn't have anything lined up for me right now.

[mistsplitter]

Thank you.

[ Now, if only it could be tomorrow now...! ]

Ahaha... My heart is beating really fast right now. It can't wait to see you.

[sultanofsquat]

[ So is his. Yet even from so far away...he can feel a warmth in his chest that makes him relax and get even more comfortable. *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧ ]

You gonna be able to sleep tonight?

[mistsplitter]

I should hope so. I'll be able to get to tomorrow quicker if I'm able to sleep.

[ It's time travel!! :) ]

[sultanofsquat]

Always wondered how that was supposed to work...

[ Give Cloud a couple years to start studying how the human body works to cure an incurable disease and he'll get right on that. ]

[mistsplitter]

Hehe. I don't think it is actually true. It is just your mind thinking that way.

[ It's not even sarcasm but she's still taking Cloud seriously... ]

[sultanofsquat]

Brains turn off and we just lose track of time...

[ See?! Just muttering outloud and they figure it out. Lookit these two go.

Even when there's silence, it doesn't feel awkward. If he could just lay here and listen to her talk, his thoughts so loose that he'd tell her anything, he would. ]

[mistsplitter]

Yes.

[ Full agreement there! Now the only problem is actually falling asleep because she's excited. ]

Where should we eat tomorrow?

[sultanofsquat]

Well, it's summer, so...

[ Summer makes him think of BBQ and grills. But as he hums and thinks... Oh, wait! ]

Ever been to a Hibachi grill?

[mistsplitter]

[ Those places are usually more expensive, especially when you want a private room with a chef and stuff! But that's okay. She won't make Cloud pay tomorrow. One of the last few times she'll use Ayato's money for their dates. ]

I have been before, but... I'd love to go to one with you.

Have you?

[sultanofsquat]

[ He'd, admittedly, planned on using part of the money they retrieved from Kyushu. Cloud can break his frugal routine for Ayaka. If it's just for one little thing like this... But they'll cross the bridge for money and who pays when they get there. ]

Not yet. Sounds like we've got our spot.

[mistsplitter]

Do you have a specific place in mind? We can meet there.

[ So Cloud doesn't have to pick her up at the station! ]

[sultanofsquat]

Not really. How 'bout I pick you up at the station? We'll go from there.

[mistsplitter]

Only if you don't mind doing so.

[ He doesn't have to, but it's a very chivalric gesture! She appreciates it very much. ]

I'll send you a message when I am near.

[sultanofsquat]

Nope.

[ He'd even go early if she asked him. Cloud's pretty good at sticking to a schedule when something doesn't get in the way! ]

Looking forward to it.

[mistsplitter]

Maybe milk tea and some cakes for dessert?

[ Don't worry your little wallet, Cloud. She's the one inviting, so she doesn't mind paying! ]

[sultanofsquat]

Ohh that's what I was wanting. [ The quickest beat. ] Milk tea.

[ It was...addictingly refreshing. And yet he still doesn't have it all the time. ]

[mistsplitter]

What flavour are you craving?

[ Right now, she means! ]

[sultanofsquat]

Not exactly a craving, but... I saw something about brown sugar? [ Short pause. ] ...wait. That's a craving, huh.