[ 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: 2022-11-18 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 ]