[ To be fair, Cloud might have used that when the time was right. Such as...well, bailing her out of the station. Or if something happened while they were in Kyushu and they could use their trial's status. Luckily for her, Cloud isn't going to press on the matter for long. ...especially if the thought of actually proposing to her did come to mind one day. He'd hole himself away in a room out of embarrassment and overthinking how the hell to pull that off. But...that was a good while away from now. Very much so. ]
True enough. [ A beat. ] Come to think of it, even Oni who we never met seemed more friendly after we completed the trials.
[ Interesting how powerful and deep the magic of Kizuna ran... Om. ]
[ That was an observation she made, too! She nods before taking another piece of unagi... hehe. She really likes this! Though it doesn't seem like Cloud's trying the unagi nigiri? She thought he liked it, too. . . hm...
Dipping a third piece in soy sauce, she then shifts to face her "husband" so that she can feed him.
[ Ayaka will get her answer in the form of her "husband's" expression when he swallows the surf clam sashimi he has in his mouth and has a little piece of unagi nigiri hovering in front of his face. And behind it? His "wife" with the most endearing look on her face. For a woman whose heart and body were one with the Cryo element, she knew how to do the complete opposite and melt someone's heart in record time. Embedded in his memories alongside the time she danced for him. Or when she adorably peeked out from behind the kitchen door and revealed a hidden, playful side to herself. This piece of unagi on the tips of her chopsticks, rice on the brink of crumbling if he doesn't do something, and the tender grace Ayaka imprints on him...
His cheeks fluster further, and warmth spreads from his chest as his mouth opens and he accepts the piece. His lips close over the ends of her chopsticks, the flavor of BBQ eel and soy sauce mingling to create one of the most succulent bites of sushi he's had in his life. ...no doubt enhanced by who was giving it to him.
Was it bad that he wanted to kiss her again? She'd loosened his inhibitions in a way Kizuna couldn't dare compare and touch. This was indeed their private room. Where she can reveal her most honest self. And he can fully commit and open his heart. Taking this feeling with him as he leans back in his seat and savors the piece before swallowing, strands of hair begin to shift in a gradient, from the bright blonde to the softer Kamisato blues her family were known for. ]
[ The sushi is very good, but she certainly didn't think that Cloud would consider it one of the best things to happen to him today! Still, her smile doesn't falter. Her curiosity grows, and she offers an even brighter smile in response. ]
What was the first?
[ Hahah, he seems so happy, too. It's. . . so very nice to see him this way. It gives Ayaka assurance that she's doing well in supporting him and pleasing him. For giving her such a safe space to be herself, she fully intends to be there for Cloud for anything. And she would do anything to make sure he feels just as safe around her, too. ]
[ It's such a simple answer. An honest answer that's not steeped in any sense of buttering someone up. Since moving here, Cloud's been less stressed, able to take the time to explore what he wants out of life while he has that new life here. There was going to come a time when that all came to an end, and he was going to need to return to a fight that calls for him. But until then? He gets to live for her. For everyone he's met here. For the life that the real Cloud would have liked to at least try. And he doesn't plan on stopping in giving himself more of her. ]
I hope I did not worry you too much with what happened.
[ Cloud... really did well! And it was all done so quickly. Ayaka would have taken a bit more time if she were in his shoes. Not because she wanted to keep Cloud detained longer, but because she would try to find a way to get him out of the situation without involving her brother, or the Kamisato name in general.
... come to think of it, she'd never be put in that situation if she were in Inazuma. Yet another first experience for her! ]
A little. [ QUICKEST BEAT. But he says this with a smile. ] No saying sorry.
[ Cloud had to get that in there before continuing! His tea is getting lukewarm, so he's gonna quickly finish drinking that down, setting it closer to Ayaka for her to refill it. ]
I wasn't gonna letcha stay there a minute longer. [ He shakes his head with a sigh. ] Especially after I found out what they accused you of.
[ Ah! She takes the opportunity to pour more tea for him now, little sakura bloom sparkling around her when she does. ]
I really have the best beau.
[ The kindest, sweetest, and most thoughtful. Ayaka has so much praise to give him, that they would be here all night if he asked her to talk about it. ]
Then... one more.
[ Nigiri! He can't say no. This is her apology. Open wide. :) ]
[ His cheeks glow a soft red as he returns her smile. It's hard to know what to say sometimes to this much praise. It feels less about stroking his ego and more about...the distance they've managed to cover together. Maybe he deserves it. Just as much as she does. Speaking of what they deserve... ]
Mm?
[ ... Ahah. He rubs the back of his neck with his free hand, letting the tea settle on the table as he lets out a gentle hum. ]
The rest are yours.
[ He waits for her, opening up to accept her piece. When she feeds him the unagi, he has to fight not to laugh. Not at her, but at a combination of how absurd this day was and just how content she makes him feel. He's glad he made that wish. He's glad he met her. And now he can end his day on a high note.
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Date: 2022-11-16 06:29 am (UTC)[ So he wants her to call herself his wife, huh? She knows she said she'd wait for Cloud, and that they did talk about what they want, but...
She can't help but feel a bit embarrassed, anyway. It's not bad, mind! Just... /)_(\ Cloud, you haven't even properly proposed! ]
Mm... I don't think they could easily forget us. Everyone seems to remember refugees quite well.
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Date: 2022-11-16 08:04 am (UTC)True enough. [ A beat. ] Come to think of it, even Oni who we never met seemed more friendly after we completed the trials.
[ Interesting how powerful and deep the magic of Kizuna ran... Om. ]
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Date: 2022-11-16 11:33 am (UTC)[ That was an observation she made, too! She nods before taking another piece of unagi... hehe. She really likes this! Though it doesn't seem like Cloud's trying the unagi nigiri? She thought he liked it, too. . . hm...
Dipping a third piece in soy sauce, she then shifts to face her "husband" so that she can feed him.
What? This is a private room? ]
For you, my love.
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Date: 2022-11-17 06:54 am (UTC)His cheeks fluster further, and warmth spreads from his chest as his mouth opens and he accepts the piece. His lips close over the ends of her chopsticks, the flavor of BBQ eel and soy sauce mingling to create one of the most succulent bites of sushi he's had in his life. ...no doubt enhanced by who was giving it to him.
Was it bad that he wanted to kiss her again? She'd loosened his inhibitions in a way Kizuna couldn't dare compare and touch. This was indeed their private room. Where she can reveal her most honest self. And he can fully commit and open his heart. Taking this feeling with him as he leans back in his seat and savors the piece before swallowing, strands of hair begin to shift in a gradient, from the bright blonde to the softer Kamisato blues her family were known for. ]
Second best thing to happen to me today.
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Date: 2022-11-17 12:28 pm (UTC)What was the first?
[ Hahah, he seems so happy, too. It's. . . so very nice to see him this way. It gives Ayaka assurance that she's doing well in supporting him and pleasing him. For giving her such a safe space to be herself, she fully intends to be there for Cloud for anything. And she would do anything to make sure he feels just as safe around her, too. ]
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Date: 2022-11-18 05:19 am (UTC)[ It's such a simple answer. An honest answer that's not steeped in any sense of buttering someone up. Since moving here, Cloud's been less stressed, able to take the time to explore what he wants out of life while he has that new life here. There was going to come a time when that all came to an end, and he was going to need to return to a fight that calls for him. But until then? He gets to live for her. For everyone he's met here. For the life that the real Cloud would have liked to at least try. And he doesn't plan on stopping in giving himself more of her. ]
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Date: 2022-11-18 05:36 am (UTC)[ Cloud... really did well! And it was all done so quickly. Ayaka would have taken a bit more time if she were in his shoes. Not because she wanted to keep Cloud detained longer, but because she would try to find a way to get him out of the situation without involving her brother, or the Kamisato name in general.
... come to think of it, she'd never be put in that situation if she were in Inazuma. Yet another first experience for her! ]
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Date: 2022-11-18 06:33 am (UTC)[ Cloud had to get that in there before continuing! His tea is getting lukewarm, so he's gonna quickly finish drinking that down, setting it closer to Ayaka for her to refill it. ]
I wasn't gonna letcha stay there a minute longer. [ He shakes his head with a sigh. ] Especially after I found out what they accused you of.
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Date: 2022-11-18 07:08 am (UTC)I really have the best beau.
[ The kindest, sweetest, and most thoughtful. Ayaka has so much praise to give him, that they would be here all night if he asked her to talk about it. ]
Then... one more.
[ Nigiri! He can't say no. This is her apology. Open wide. :) ]
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Date: 2022-11-18 07:53 am (UTC)Mm?
[ ... Ahah. He rubs the back of his neck with his free hand, letting the tea settle on the table as he lets out a gentle hum. ]
The rest are yours.
[ He waits for her, opening up to accept her piece. When she feeds him the unagi, he has to fight not to laugh. Not at her, but at a combination of how absurd this day was and just how content she makes him feel. He's glad he made that wish. He's glad he met her. And now he can end his day on a high note.
And not tell Ayato. FKDHJSA ]