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πšŒπšŠπš•. ([personal profile] hindsights) wrote2023-03-01 04:43 pm
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deferences: dns (β™ͺ forgiving)

[personal profile] deferences 2023-05-22 06:19 am (UTC)(link)
[following natural instincts and avoiding the gala because it feels like something will happen is fair, let's be real, but it's also part of why sizhui does want to attend, that way he'll have the ability to help without having to fight his way in. (besides, switching things up will be a nice change compared to all the careful tiptoeing sizhui's been doing for most of this mission.)

if something happens, at least he's prepared, and if nothing does... well, then they can enjoy the party, right? right.

of course, it seems more likely that things will go sideways in some form, so there's reason to go, regardless of if it's positive or negative. sizhui hopes for the best yet prepares for the worst, just as he'd do with any night-hunt back on his homeworld; a mission is no different and he'd prefer not screwing up his very first one.

he bows his head after his fellow orber's acknowledgment, smile widening ever-so-slightly, even if he's quick to stifle the happier expression somewhat before he gets ahead of himself.
] Well, you see, [he gestures vaguely over his shoulder,] I find myself in a bit of a bind with this, ah, merchant. [sure, that's what he'll call them.] My funds are a bit short and, try as I might, I cannot get the price of a single invitation lowered... however, I do have enough for a paired one.

So, I will be straightforward: you and I, we are the same. [orbers, he means, which he'll assume has been conveyed well enough for cal to understand because he isn't certain how much more subtle he can be.] If you'll help me, I'll return the favor someday, in whatever manner necessary. [a beat of consideration then,] And today, I shall treat you to lunch. [this way, if cal does accept his offer, they can get to know each other better.

is this a little unprecedented? yes, absolutely, but heavenly immortals, he hopes it works.
]
deferences: dns (β™ͺ delight)

[personal profile] deferences 2023-05-29 03:15 am (UTC)(link)
[it's the dubiousness that has sizhui second-guessing, his composure briefly faltering, eyebrows creased with deep consideration. perhaps this was too forward and he came on strong; the other orber doesn't know him, after all, so inviting cal to the gala could've just been a lot all at onceβ€”

but there comes that laugh and his expression softens, slowly brightening into another, more outright smile when cal remarks about lunch after such a blatant show of enthusiasm from his stomach.
] Well, I would say so! [sizhui's turn to laugh, an airy-sounding thing that peters out shortly as he prepares to retaliate, hesitates, then (reluctantly) accepts that cal's right: they are on the same team here, so they do share the same goal, but he's glad he at least had something to offer right away.

he mms affirmingly, motions one sleeve-covered hand over his shoulder toward the shopkeeper,
] Once we are finished here, we'll find the largest restaurant offering the most options and eat to our heart's content.
deferences: dns (β™ͺ consideration)

[personal profile] deferences 2023-05-29 05:17 am (UTC)(link)
Just noodles, huh? [sounds rather light in sizhui's opinion, but if that's what cal wants, it's what he'll get!] I'll leave the decision up to you, as I'm not picky and will eat just about anything. [it helps that he's been taught not to be wasteful, for sure, although sizhui can freely say he hasn't encountered any food he dislikes, spicy things aside. (even then, it's only because his tastebuds aren't ready for it, not because spicy foods are bad.)

the hand drops back against his side, his gaze downcasts and he hums thoughtfully, wondering.
] Fake names weren't something I considered, though I did figure I'd say you were my β€˜date’ to the gala.

Nobody but you and I have to know we're only going as friends, right?