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icarusalsoflew) wrote2013-12-24 01:52 pm
icarusalsoflew) wrote2013-12-24 01:52 pm
003. and in every raindrop... // open post.
Take a prompt, take some time, drop in as you like. If you're from Eudio, though, mosey on down here.
Take a prompt, take some time, drop in as you like. If you're from Eudio, though, mosey on down here.
Him, and a couple of other people.
[ Because the folks over at Rhiannon know how to live it up. There is also Gabriel. And Brianna. And Kaz. And the fact that now that he has cash to spare and a job that he likes? Yeah, he can afford to spend and not worry. ]
I hear the sashimi is great?
[ Because the folks over at Rhiannon know how to live it up. There is also Gabriel. And Brianna. And Kaz. And the fact that now that he has cash to spare and a job that he likes? Yeah, he can afford to spend and not worry. ]
I hear the sashimi is great?
Then would you mind if we headed up to Kibo? The house is completely free right now, and we can order in whatever we want.
[It also has a wing just for himself in there, which might just give them the privacy that they need.]
[It also has a wing just for himself in there, which might just give them the privacy that they need.]
It's some of the best in the city, actually.
[And pausing a bit to thank the nice waitress that comes over with an ashtray. It's lovely how the Vigil made Metro Manila a lot more like Japan: now you can smoke inside restaurants.]
The only place that has establishments that could top this one is Little Tokyo.
[And pausing a bit to thank the nice waitress that comes over with an ashtray. It's lovely how the Vigil made Metro Manila a lot more like Japan: now you can smoke inside restaurants.]
The only place that has establishments that could top this one is Little Tokyo.
That I drive at a perfectly acceptable pace for your heart rate?
[Might as well try to preempt you, because you're not the only one who's recalling your last drive together from anywhere to Kibo or vice-versa. Of course, he's remembering the experience with pride and a bit of fondness.]
[Might as well try to preempt you, because you're not the only one who's recalling your last drive together from anywhere to Kibo or vice-versa. Of course, he's remembering the experience with pride and a bit of fondness.]
Yeah. We can go there sometime. Maybe for another date.
[Because he is starting to like the idea of dates.]
[Because he is starting to like the idea of dates.]
Thought you would. There are a lot of other places to check out in this city too.
[Saying that as he leans back and takes a moment, yet again, to admire his surroundings.]
We have time.
[Either they really do, or they'll make sure they do. It'll all work out somehow.]
[Saying that as he leans back and takes a moment, yet again, to admire his surroundings.]
We have time.
[Either they really do, or they'll make sure they do. It'll all work out somehow.]
[Chuckles. Not quite what he was expecting, but that's a good thing. He likes it when you surprise him.]
I can work with that.
I can work with that.
[Once you're both done, he's standing up and canting his head towards the car.]
This place is pretty nice at night.
[Saying that as you're heading over.]
This place is pretty nice at night.
[Saying that as you're heading over.]
[ He's falling into step with you at that. ]
It is.
[ And when you get to the car, right before you head to the driver's side, he's catching your hand to draw your attention his way so that he can maybe slide a kiss over your lips.
Sue him. It's dark, no one's around, and class is done. That, and watching you go through that stick reminded him that he hasn't kissed you in a while.
The goodbye kiss last night totally doesn't count. ]
It is.
[ And when you get to the car, right before you head to the driver's side, he's catching your hand to draw your attention his way so that he can maybe slide a kiss over your lips.
Sue him. It's dark, no one's around, and class is done. That, and watching you go through that stick reminded him that he hasn't kissed you in a while.
The goodbye kiss last night totally doesn't count. ]
[Brief as that gesture is, he does shut his eyes in respond in kind, complete with a pleased noise and a gleaming glance in your direction before he's ducking into the car.
This is nice. 'Nice' can be such a quaint word, but. Well.]
This is a welcome change of pace.
[Saying that as he starts the car up. The two of you have not had nearly enough alone time since you sorted your shit out.]
This is nice. 'Nice' can be such a quaint word, but. Well.]
This is a welcome change of pace.
[Saying that as he starts the car up. The two of you have not had nearly enough alone time since you sorted your shit out.]
We do.
[ He says that softly as he's following the way your eyes fall towards the room's set-up. He'd been worried that maybe it would seem a little much, but the look on your face earlier had been totally worth it.
That is, of course, when the food finally arrives. ]
[ He says that softly as he's following the way your eyes fall towards the room's set-up. He'd been worried that maybe it would seem a little much, but the look on your face earlier had been totally worth it.
That is, of course, when the food finally arrives. ]
[And it looks marvelous. Yes, the Blade King is a Keeper of the Vigil and therefore used to roughing it out or having very little to go around on the battlefield.
This is not the battlefield, and the Blade King also happens to be Hikaru Shinta, a Bladian. Bladians are all about drive, and sucking out the marrow from the bones of life whenever they can. The long and short of it? They know how to enjoy themselves, and appreciate it when somebody indulges them.]
You know, making sure that Japanese food down here was up to snuff was a bit of a long-term project for my Whisperers for a very long time.
This is not the battlefield, and the Blade King also happens to be Hikaru Shinta, a Bladian. Bladians are all about drive, and sucking out the marrow from the bones of life whenever they can. The long and short of it? They know how to enjoy themselves, and appreciate it when somebody indulges them.]
You know, making sure that Japanese food down here was up to snuff was a bit of a long-term project for my Whisperers for a very long time.
[ He's enjoying a cigarette in time to enjoying the amount of sashimi he decided to indulge in because wow hell yeah, this is really good stuff. ]
So, the food here back in 2012 wasn't as excellent as this?
[ It tastes autentic, okay. And he can actually say he's had authentic thanks to that little trip you guys had with the Hounds down to Ebi-san's little restaurant in Ginza. ]
So, the food here back in 2012 wasn't as excellent as this?
[ It tastes autentic, okay. And he can actually say he's had authentic thanks to that little trip you guys had with the Hounds down to Ebi-san's little restaurant in Ginza. ]
Food down here has always been great in general, but my country's stuff could have been worlds better.
[Oh, that reminds him.]
You have been trying more Filipino stuff, right?
[Oh, that reminds him.]
You have been trying more Filipino stuff, right?
[ He nods. ]
Here and there. If not at the Great Hall then when I'm at Ateneo.
[ It's cafeteria food, but he did note that most were treated like home-cooked meals. ] But if you have places you want to suggest, I am totally game.
[ Grinning at you now, as he takes a sip from his drink. ]
Here and there. If not at the Great Hall then when I'm at Ateneo.
[ It's cafeteria food, but he did note that most were treated like home-cooked meals. ] But if you have places you want to suggest, I am totally game.
[ Grinning at you now, as he takes a sip from his drink. ]
What I'm thinking about isn't so much of a place as it is a road trip.
[Work with him here. He's gone places, done shit, and is amazingly familiar with the Philippines. This country became his second home in so many ways, and also served as his safe place for a long time.]
[Work with him here. He's gone places, done shit, and is amazingly familiar with the Philippines. This country became his second home in so many ways, and also served as his safe place for a long time.]
[ And on Riley's end he's wondering if it is fair to you, because caring about another is something that a person sometimes cannot help. Relationships work both ways, after all. ]
I cannot tell you what it is that you should or should not do, old friend. Because ultimately, whatever you decide to will have consequences for good or for ill.
It is a... "cop out" answer, I understand. But this is your heart. [ He also takes a moment to pause, because he has been taking quiet note of your movements. ] And the boy is also one of your good friends.
[ It is a new friendship, true. But you, of all people, put stock in such things with all your heart. ]
I cannot tell you what it is that you should or should not do, old friend. Because ultimately, whatever you decide to will have consequences for good or for ill.
It is a... "cop out" answer, I understand. But this is your heart. [ He also takes a moment to pause, because he has been taking quiet note of your movements. ] And the boy is also one of your good friends.
[ It is a new friendship, true. But you, of all people, put stock in such things with all your heart. ]
[His lips twist at that, and you're going to see his eyes fix on the way he's twisting his hands around in front of him before he finally occupies them, once again, with the cigar, the Bourbon.]
I can live with that. Us just being friends.
[He can make himself live with that. The Blade King has always been a creature of conviction, hasn't he?]
I can live with that. Us just being friends.
[He can make himself live with that. The Blade King has always been a creature of conviction, hasn't he?]
A sound enough decision, on the boy's part.
[ There's a little smile on this one's lips at the mention of Alistair. He had found it interesting to hear that the Seer had taken on a pupil, even for a short a time as he had.
He's not going to press on how the two of you are though. You both have time to "sort your shit", as the phrase goes, and he knows as well that outside interference on that front will be unwelcome from both sides.
Alistair will come speak to him or Aidan if the need arises, and while you are a little less reliable with heart-to-heart conversations, the fact that you are speaking to him about this new blade is something he is all too glad to take. ]
Your new Bladian is charming. [ Yes, he's going to briefly tease you -- and hope that you take the friendly jab well. ]
[ There's a little smile on this one's lips at the mention of Alistair. He had found it interesting to hear that the Seer had taken on a pupil, even for a short a time as he had.
He's not going to press on how the two of you are though. You both have time to "sort your shit", as the phrase goes, and he knows as well that outside interference on that front will be unwelcome from both sides.
Alistair will come speak to him or Aidan if the need arises, and while you are a little less reliable with heart-to-heart conversations, the fact that you are speaking to him about this new blade is something he is all too glad to take. ]
Your new Bladian is charming. [ Yes, he's going to briefly tease you -- and hope that you take the friendly jab well. ]
[ He pats your knee at that. Conversations like this are always so difficult. Perhaps if he knew more, then he could be a little more helpful. ]
Stay as long as you like, Hikaru.
[ That's Riley speak for: this place is a safe place, and I am all too happy to keep you company until you feel that you have gathered yourself together again. ]
Stay as long as you like, Hikaru.
[ That's Riley speak for: this place is a safe place, and I am all too happy to keep you company until you feel that you have gathered yourself together again. ]
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