It's only been a couple or so days, but this is the first time he's had somebody directly message him. Otherwise, it was just communicating over the public network with other refugees. Over the past few days, ever since spending time with Ayaka, the effects of the yokai had begun to wane. The month was dying down, and a new slew of events awaited him on the horizon. Things he'd been thinking about as he thought of looking at June as a fresh start.
But when he receives her text... He types. Then deletes. Gets midway through another message? Backspaces. Before finally, ]
[ She mentions cancelling their plans to begin rehearsal straightaway... He doesn't feel disappointment yet, only curiosity and a tinge of concern. But before he can ask if something's come up? Oh! So Ayato's already secured a proper home for them on both accessible ends of Nippon. It beats a simpler dorm.
Any other time, he might have given a more passive or dismissive answer. Say something like he'll "think about it" or if he didn't know them whatsoever? "Not interested." But when it's someone that he knows? Social skills needing some fine-tuning be damned, ]
[ She's taking a break now before going back to doing some paperwork for the home. It's why she's very attentive to her device, and she's about to apologise to Cloud for the schedule change when she receives his last text. Oh!
... She should probably still apologise, huh? ]
I'm sorry if this is all so sudden. And thank you for accommodating my request.
[ Truly a shame that sarcasm can't be read through text. Even bigger shame that Cloud took back calling her hot in the hot or not game. ]
I see. If it is, I trust you'll tell me. I don't wish to cause any trouble for you.
[ If they make plans in the future and they end up having to reschedule, she means! But ah...
She can't help but smile to herself, bringing her magi-comm closer to her face when she sees Cloud's next message. No one's around and no one saw it, but she tells herself to calm down all the same. ]
Would that be okay with you?
[ If she did ask for his help and all. It's not June yet! ]
[ Even if he doubts by now that she ever would. Cloud's pretty good at thinking on the fly, he thinks. Whereas she's bringing her magi-comm closer to her face, the blond was pacing where he is, expression as calm as ever when talking to her. Her question grants him pause, however, eyes drifting down to his hand, the feeling of hers in it...ah- He gets it.
But... ]
I asked.
[ He wouldn't take back a single thing about the memories he holds close to his chest. But even if they were still bothering him the they had been for them both? That night taught him that...he didn't care. Damn it, just thinking of that was making him shake his head. ]
Got plenty of time still.
[ Well, until June when he makes the choice of getting his foot in the door for this world, and making sure to save time for Ayaka when they started working on their roles. ]
He really is okay with it! Now she's excited, but she makes sure her request is reasonable... by taking almost twenty minutes to respond. ]
I hope it won't take too long, but I do need to buy some fabric to have it made into bed covers, as well as other decoration for the house. I could use your opinion while I'm choosing.
[ Luckily for her? He's only checked his device twice since texting her back. Cloud's on the move, heading back to his dorm and walking. He stops at a street corner, leaning against the nearest wall as he reads her message. ]
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Date: 2022-05-29 05:50 am (UTC)[ ... that's it. That's the text. ]
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Date: 2022-05-29 07:00 am (UTC)It's only been a couple or so days, but this is the first time he's had somebody directly message him. Otherwise, it was just communicating over the public network with other refugees. Over the past few days, ever since spending time with Ayaka, the effects of the yokai had begun to wane. The month was dying down, and a new slew of events awaited him on the horizon. Things he'd been thinking about as he thought of looking at June as a fresh start.
But when he receives her text... He types. Then deletes. Gets midway through another message? Backspaces. Before finally, ]
Heya.
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Date: 2022-05-29 07:07 am (UTC)We discussed a few days ago to begin rehearsing together when the next month begins. I have to cancel our plans.
My brother has procured a home for us in Kyoto, and I've been preoccupied with decorating it.
I intend to be done by the 1st, and will be hosting a small lunch gathering as a housewarming. Won't you come as one of my guests, instead?
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Date: 2022-05-29 07:41 am (UTC)Any other time, he might have given a more passive or dismissive answer. Say something like he'll "think about it" or if he didn't know them whatsoever? "Not interested." But when it's someone that he knows? Social skills needing some fine-tuning be damned, ]
Way to go.
Just say where, and I'll come.
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Date: 2022-05-29 07:50 am (UTC)Gifts are not required. Just your presence will be appreciated.
[ Also, that's gifts for the house, Cloud. Not for the persons living in it... ]
Shall we move rehearsing together on the 2nd?
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Date: 2022-05-29 08:02 am (UTC)[ He'll...honestly look up or ask about housewarming presents. Cloud doesn't know yet. FKJAHSD ]
Iunno. That's quite the schedule change.
[ Shame that sarcasm can't be read through text easy, Cloud. THANKFULLY he texts right after, ]
2nd works for me, Ayaka.
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Date: 2022-05-29 08:26 am (UTC)... She should probably still apologise, huh? ]
I'm sorry if this is all so sudden. And thank you for accommodating my request.
[ Truly a shame that sarcasm can't be read through text. Even bigger shame that Cloud took back calling her hot in the hot or not game. ]
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Date: 2022-05-30 02:24 am (UTC)[ Why was she- ...oh. Okay. That one's on him, he realizes with a sigh and rub of his neck. He ain't goofing this one up. ]
I was joking. One day's difference ain't a big deal.
[ That being said...and she mentioned it, ]
You need a hand?
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Date: 2022-05-30 02:41 am (UTC)[ If they make plans in the future and they end up having to reschedule, she means! But ah...
She can't help but smile to herself, bringing her magi-comm closer to her face when she sees Cloud's next message. No one's around and no one saw it, but she tells herself to calm down all the same. ]
Would that be okay with you?
[ If she did ask for his help and all. It's not June yet! ]
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Date: 2022-05-30 03:22 am (UTC)[ Even if he doubts by now that she ever would. Cloud's pretty good at thinking on the fly, he thinks. Whereas she's bringing her magi-comm closer to her face, the blond was pacing where he is, expression as calm as ever when talking to her. Her question grants him pause, however, eyes drifting down to his hand, the feeling of hers in it...ah- He gets it.
But... ]
I asked.
[ He wouldn't take back a single thing about the memories he holds close to his chest. But even if they were still bothering him the they had been for them both? That night taught him that...he didn't care. Damn it, just thinking of that was making him shake his head. ]
Got plenty of time still.
[ Well, until June when he makes the choice of getting his foot in the door for this world, and making sure to save time for Ayaka when they started working on their roles. ]
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Date: 2022-05-30 03:33 am (UTC)He really is okay with it! Now she's excited, but she makes sure her request is reasonable... by taking almost twenty minutes to respond. ]
I hope it won't take too long, but I do need to buy some fabric to have it made into bed covers, as well as other decoration for the house. I could use your opinion while I'm choosing.
Would you have time for that tomorrow?
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Date: 2022-05-30 03:37 am (UTC)I'll start brainstorming.
Name the time. I'll be there.
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Date: 2022-05-30 03:45 am (UTC)[ A good helper must receive a good payment for his help! ]
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Date: 2022-05-30 04:12 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-05-30 04:42 am (UTC)[ And that's the story of how Ayaka threw her magi-comm away in embarrassment. ]
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Date: 2022-05-30 04:44 am (UTC)Sure. Thanks, Ayaka.
[ The answer if she'd asked in person? "U-Uh... Sure. Lunch, it is." ]
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Date: 2022-05-30 05:15 am (UTC)I will wait for you at Shibuya Station.
[ :) implying she'll get there first. ]
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Date: 2022-05-30 05:27 am (UTC)I'll seeya there.
[ ... he's either going to ask her what those symbols all mean in person? Or try and figure it out himself so he can look smarter. kdasfjh ]