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[ no one would blame him for getting caught in this particular gravitational pull. they're big enough for it... the ero-ero beast is practically its own constellation, if we're talking about the star power at play. it seems to be good enough for the foxes, at any rate, who have their picture evidence in hand.
not that anyone would be able to tell with the way he looks caught between a beaming smile and wanting to sink into the earth. ]
N-Nothing like that! I swam a lot when I was younger... ah, I still like it now too! And my job is pretty physical, in a way...
[ turning his gaze down, the angle does nothing to cool his face off. ]
...do you get the chance to come to the beach often?
[ lookin at your hoodie. ]
[ what teas he likes? hum. ryuu looks skyward in thought. in case ren hadn't guessed by now (or naturally known, seeing as how ryuu is like a defenseless baby animal at points -), he's very much a go-with-the-flow sort of person. ]
There aren't a lot of bad ones in general! I was learning more about black teas lately, because I wanted to try brewing my own...
[ with a pop of his fist into his opposite hand as an aha gesture, he still smiles after all the manhandling. ]
But if it's sweet and iced, melon is the best. What about you?
There aren't a lot of bad ones in general! I was learning more about black teas lately, because I wanted to try brewing my own...
[ with a pop of his fist into his opposite hand as an aha gesture, he still smiles after all the manhandling. ]
But if it's sweet and iced, melon is the best. What about you?
[Ren has noticed that, but since he's very much the same in that respect, it works well enough for him. The fact that it's a trait of his own meaning he knows good ways to take advantage of it might cause some shenanigans another time, knowing him.
He can't help but agree that there aren't a lot of bad teas, though, and he nods somewhat knowingly.] Hmm, I usually drink normal tea rather than sweet teas, but I think...if I'm going with sweet milk teas, I want something that's going to be really sweet, like mango or honey. And lots of toppings.
[Clearly if you're getting sweet tea then you take advantage of all the good points it has that normal tea doesn't.]
He can't help but agree that there aren't a lot of bad teas, though, and he nods somewhat knowingly.] Hmm, I usually drink normal tea rather than sweet teas, but I think...if I'm going with sweet milk teas, I want something that's going to be really sweet, like mango or honey. And lots of toppings.
[Clearly if you're getting sweet tea then you take advantage of all the good points it has that normal tea doesn't.]
[ this is probably as close as he's going to get to impressive tiddy material such as these ones. well. that's a lie. it's as least the closest he'll go because any more than this and he'll probably scare off the already skittish ero-ero beast before him. he chuckles at the reply he gets, and then finally pulls back.
he'll play nice, okay. ]
Me? I'm not really a beach person. [ as made clear by the hoodie. ] I'm not even sure why I'm out here.
[ most likely got dragged, but you know. ]
I guess I'm mostly just enjoying the sights. Why do you ask?
he'll play nice, okay. ]
Me? I'm not really a beach person. [ as made clear by the hoodie. ] I'm not even sure why I'm out here.
[ most likely got dragged, but you know. ]
I guess I'm mostly just enjoying the sights. Why do you ask?
Honey, huh... that sounds delicious too. And it's good for your throat. I can't have really sweet things that often either, but it's good to go all out when you get the chance, isn't it?
[ now that he's been freed to talk about more casual things, ryuu seems to have lightened considerably. ]
I've been learning how to brew tea better at some. It makes me want to try iced teas now too.
[ now that he's been freed to talk about more casual things, ryuu seems to have lightened considerably. ]
I've been learning how to brew tea better at some. It makes me want to try iced teas now too.
[ don't sell ryuu short - if his earlier blunder was anything to go by, he's pretty forthcoming with the wealth. mostly he doesn't want to look uncool to the people who are watching him, but maybe that ship's sailed, so to speak... ]
Oh, I see. I guess I should have asked about this beach, specifically...
[ seeing that ryuu has now given the goods and seems to otherwise be preoccupied, the fox prismals are finally beginning to slink off from the brazen display. hopefully they got what they wanted...?!
once ryuu feels confident enough that he's no longer the center of attention, he keeps flexed just so, enough to where he won't drop the cup when he reaches up to free it from its tiddy vice. bubble tea challenge: completed. good game, everyone. except now he has a melty cup of tea and it seems in poor taste to drink it himself. he kind of cranes his neck this way and that, looking around. ]
I don't know my way around very well yet, that's all! I got pulled in this way pretty easily, haha.
Oh, I see. I guess I should have asked about this beach, specifically...
[ seeing that ryuu has now given the goods and seems to otherwise be preoccupied, the fox prismals are finally beginning to slink off from the brazen display. hopefully they got what they wanted...?!
once ryuu feels confident enough that he's no longer the center of attention, he keeps flexed just so, enough to where he won't drop the cup when he reaches up to free it from its tiddy vice. bubble tea challenge: completed. good game, everyone. except now he has a melty cup of tea and it seems in poor taste to drink it himself. he kind of cranes his neck this way and that, looking around. ]
I don't know my way around very well yet, that's all! I got pulled in this way pretty easily, haha.
[ just when ryuu thought the foxes had their fill of fun, a whole ass festival erupts onto lower lunatia, greater than what the small processions ever implied when he came planetside. honestly, it almost seems too big for him at first, what with magic and legend all over the streets - but then again, aside from the beaches, caihong is the most similarly styled to home. it gives him a pang of homesickness now and again, but he knows he can't dwell.
for better or worse, he has to make do here. and ryuu is a social creature at heart, when he sees something like this, he wants to go and share it - who better then 1. someone who looks like they could use a night out, and 2. one of two people who helped him get settled?
which is why ryuu's paused at one of the first festival stalls with his neighbor in tow, immediately drawn in by the colorful displays of yukatas and other summertime accessories. they're styled a little differently than what he's used to -
but it's not a big concern! he smiles at his companion, who he all but dragged out... ]
Look! Do you want to try wearing one around? I bet this'll be a lot more comfortable, since it's so warm out still.
for better or worse, he has to make do here. and ryuu is a social creature at heart, when he sees something like this, he wants to go and share it - who better then 1. someone who looks like they could use a night out, and 2. one of two people who helped him get settled?
which is why ryuu's paused at one of the first festival stalls with his neighbor in tow, immediately drawn in by the colorful displays of yukatas and other summertime accessories. they're styled a little differently than what he's used to -
but it's not a big concern! he smiles at his companion, who he all but dragged out... ]
Look! Do you want to try wearing one around? I bet this'll be a lot more comfortable, since it's so warm out still.
Well, people tell me I shouldn't have sweet things all that often, but I never really listened to them... [The most Tetsu's food-related nagging back home had done was make Ren a slightly less picky eater, which is something, but probably not entirely the outcome everyone wanted.]
Oh, maybe you could brew some for me sometime when you want to test yourself. I'm pretty picky about how I take my tea~
[He's used to having it done by someone who's scrupulously attentive to his tastes if he's not doing it himself, so it's made his standards a bit ridiculous.]
Oh, maybe you could brew some for me sometime when you want to test yourself. I'm pretty picky about how I take my tea~
[He's used to having it done by someone who's scrupulously attentive to his tastes if he's not doing it himself, so it's made his standards a bit ridiculous.]
[ caihong never fails to reel out feelings of homesickness out of him, if only because it reminds him too much of the streets of guangzhou. the festivities are similar to their own holidays, but there's always that touch of magic, of mischief and troublesome things, that easily set it apart from what he's familiar with. it normally wouldn't bother him, but it's not like he really wanted to be out here...
someone managed to drag him out, told him come on, it's worth checking out! that someone also happens to have (very impressive pecs) an insanely powerful puppy dog look that ye xiu had no strength nor energy to refuse, and so now he's here, being led through the numerous stalls along the way. the current one they're looking at has a wonderful array of yukata in all different patterns and colours.
he raises an eyebrow, ignoring the need to have a smoke. ]
You're still questioning my fashion choices?
[ mostly said out of wry amusement. he huffs quietly and looks at the spread. his fingers reach out for one that's mostly black with hints of gold and dragon motifs. the obvious choice, really, but maybe ryuu has something else in mind. ]
I wouldn't mind. If you're offering to pay for it.
[ heh. ]
someone managed to drag him out, told him come on, it's worth checking out! that someone also happens to have (very impressive pecs) an insanely powerful puppy dog look that ye xiu had no strength nor energy to refuse, and so now he's here, being led through the numerous stalls along the way. the current one they're looking at has a wonderful array of yukata in all different patterns and colours.
he raises an eyebrow, ignoring the need to have a smoke. ]
You're still questioning my fashion choices?
[ mostly said out of wry amusement. he huffs quietly and looks at the spread. his fingers reach out for one that's mostly black with hints of gold and dragon motifs. the obvious choice, really, but maybe ryuu has something else in mind. ]
I wouldn't mind. If you're offering to pay for it.
[ heh. ]
Huh? [ head canting, ryuu's expression immediately starts. ] Come on, I'm not questioning anything! I'm serious. Wearing a yukata in this weather feels great... plus, I wouldn't offer and make you pay!
[ it's a small dose of something that feels like home in this scenario where things should feel much more comfortable than they actually do. but even in unfamiliar waters, ryuu doesn't like to stay down. he might not recognize a thing tomorrow, or the next day, when daylight arrives and the streets return to their normal colors... but it doesn't mean he doesn't want to experience what's in front of him now, either.
leaning over, ryuu glances down at the pattern that ye xiu seems drawn to most, expression mellowing. ]
Is that the one you like?
[ it's a small dose of something that feels like home in this scenario where things should feel much more comfortable than they actually do. but even in unfamiliar waters, ryuu doesn't like to stay down. he might not recognize a thing tomorrow, or the next day, when daylight arrives and the streets return to their normal colors... but it doesn't mean he doesn't want to experience what's in front of him now, either.
leaning over, ryuu glances down at the pattern that ye xiu seems drawn to most, expression mellowing. ]
Is that the one you like?
I hear that a lot too. Probably because I like food... [ and booze, but hey. not even being in the entertainment industry can keep him from his innocent vices. ] I just have to exercise extra if I eat something with a lot of calories!
[ this tea probably counts. ]
Picky, hmm... [ he brightens. ] Well, if you don't mind me! I can give it a try. I want to get better at it, after all.
[ and he likes a challenge. for now? he's content letting someone else make the tea. ]
[ this tea probably counts. ]
Picky, hmm... [ he brightens. ] Well, if you don't mind me! I can give it a try. I want to get better at it, after all.
[ and he likes a challenge. for now? he's content letting someone else make the tea. ]
Right, those showbusiness sort of lifestyles... [Ren is incredibly lazy and apparently just lucky enough to have a wild metabolism, so he makes that remark with an almost sighing air as if he can't imagine having to be that strict.]
Well, I'm sure we can figure out a time to test your tea-making skills later. Let's focus on this tea for now~
[He points towards the tea shop, apparently ready to just let their tea adventure(?) continue.]
Well, I'm sure we can figure out a time to test your tea-making skills later. Let's focus on this tea for now~
[He points towards the tea shop, apparently ready to just let their tea adventure(?) continue.]
[ even if that ship has sailed, there are plenty of opportunities later. :sly: ]
So you're looking for a tour guide? Sure, I can show you around.
[ there's a brief moment where he considers asking if he was going to drink the tea, but he lets the cursed thought pass without a fight. it's probably for the best or else ryuu might spontaneously combust in front of him, and he thinks he's embarrassed the poor guy enough. ]
There are lots to see though, so I guess it depends where you want to go. Or what places you'd like to know where they're at.
So you're looking for a tour guide? Sure, I can show you around.
[ there's a brief moment where he considers asking if he was going to drink the tea, but he lets the cursed thought pass without a fight. it's probably for the best or else ryuu might spontaneously combust in front of him, and he thinks he's embarrassed the poor guy enough. ]
There are lots to see though, so I guess it depends where you want to go. Or what places you'd like to know where they're at.
[ delicate hands continue to caress the silky fabric, bits of gold shimmering underneath the sunlight and festival colours. there's a moment where he takes a few seconds to realize that ryuu is still talking to him but his transition is smooth. it's like he was never lost in his own world. ]
Do you think it'll look good?
[ he's never worn a yukata in his life so he has no idea. ]
I wouldn't know how to put it on though, if we get it.
Do you think it'll look good?
[ he's never worn a yukata in his life so he has no idea. ]
I wouldn't know how to put it on though, if we get it.
I'll look forward to it. Don't go easy on me, okay?
[ well, you heard it here. he asked for it. and despite being given a run for his money by someone he's only just met, he's genuine in that. a new friend and a chance to get better at something - two things he enjoys. for now, as ren says, he sets his sights on easier fare. ]
Yeah, you're right. Let's go!
[ onwards, to tea! ]
[ well, you heard it here. he asked for it. and despite being given a run for his money by someone he's only just met, he's genuine in that. a new friend and a chance to get better at something - two things he enjoys. for now, as ren says, he sets his sights on easier fare. ]
Yeah, you're right. Let's go!
[ onwards, to tea! ]
[ noting the thoughtful trail of his hands as if they're roaming over more than just intricate thread, ryuu's gaze darts back up once ye xiu replies to him, gaze locking. ryuu is attentive, if nothing else, easily influenced by the energy of what's around him. the comment has him smiling. ]
It'll look good! It's a bit fancier than what I would have thought, though...
[ compared to many of the other muted designs. but go big or go home, right? ]
Either way, I can show you. I bet you'll want to wear one all the time, after this.
It'll look good! It's a bit fancier than what I would have thought, though...
[ compared to many of the other muted designs. but go big or go home, right? ]
Either way, I can show you. I bet you'll want to wear one all the time, after this.
[ :pensive: ... be gentle ]
I didn't want to make it sound so stuffy... but if you don't mind!
[ he thinks getting out of this spot would probably be the most beneficial, if his face is ever going to return to its normal color. the mention of there being lots has ryuu's expression smoothing out in recognition. ]
Yeah. This place is huge, I was really surprised by it. I know my way around a beach well enough, but the rest is totally different... even being told to go pick an apartment is a lot.
[ one does not simply go pick an apartment in tokyo, after all. ]
I didn't want to make it sound so stuffy... but if you don't mind!
[ he thinks getting out of this spot would probably be the most beneficial, if his face is ever going to return to its normal color. the mention of there being lots has ryuu's expression smoothing out in recognition. ]
Yeah. This place is huge, I was really surprised by it. I know my way around a beach well enough, but the rest is totally different... even being told to go pick an apartment is a lot.
[ one does not simply go pick an apartment in tokyo, after all. ]
[ if ryuu were to ask him the reason why he's so drawn to this particular pattern, ye xiu would have no idea how to explain it. the dragon has always been associated with him, not only because it was tied to his main class but also because of the mysterious qualities that came with its reverent air. ye xiu never felt like it ever fit him, but now there's also a black one inked on his back so maybe it's just a sign.
or maybe it's just a load of bull he shouldn't buy into too much. ]
Then you'll have to do your best to convince me. I'm still pretty skeptical, you know.
[ he doesn't mean anything by it. he's always been so easily influenced by others, so his heart is set on trying the yukata out as soon as it's purchased. ]
Do you already have enough money for it?
[ by that he means, has ryuu moonlaced enough? what a player. ]
or maybe it's just a load of bull he shouldn't buy into too much. ]
Then you'll have to do your best to convince me. I'm still pretty skeptical, you know.
[ he doesn't mean anything by it. he's always been so easily influenced by others, so his heart is set on trying the yukata out as soon as it's purchased. ]
Do you already have enough money for it?
[ by that he means, has ryuu moonlaced enough? what a player. ]
[ we about to do some a/b/o bs pls ]
It's pretty overwhelming at first. [ ye xiu mostly shrugs, but he knows lunatia can be A Lot to take in for a newcomer. luckily for ryuu, he picked the laziest loser alive so he's going to know all about the shortcuts once this is over. ] But if you haven't picked out a place to live, we can start there.
[ he turns to face the direction towards his own apartment building. there's a brief moment he considers warning him about all the shenanigans that go down, but maybe that's best discovered in person. ]
Where I live is pretty comfy, and the neighbours are interesting enough.
[ a pause. ]
You can always move out if you decide it's not a good fit.
It's pretty overwhelming at first. [ ye xiu mostly shrugs, but he knows lunatia can be A Lot to take in for a newcomer. luckily for ryuu, he picked the laziest loser alive so he's going to know all about the shortcuts once this is over. ] But if you haven't picked out a place to live, we can start there.
[ he turns to face the direction towards his own apartment building. there's a brief moment he considers warning him about all the shenanigans that go down, but maybe that's best discovered in person. ]
Where I live is pretty comfy, and the neighbours are interesting enough.
[ a pause. ]
You can always move out if you decide it's not a good fit.
[ abo me gently?! ]
It's still such a surprising thing to hear someone say. [ a laugh as he pauses in following ye xiu's line of sight. ] "Just move in" or "just move out"...!
[ in such a big and bustling place, it's as if space isn't an issue at all. how cool. the more he takes in, the more interested he is in seeing everything for himself. just for a while - while he's here. ]
I'd like to see it! I don't need a lot of space... but fun neighbors, huh?
[ he's pretty capable of being cozy anywhere.
if today itself isn't an indication of that. ]
It's still such a surprising thing to hear someone say. [ a laugh as he pauses in following ye xiu's line of sight. ] "Just move in" or "just move out"...!
[ in such a big and bustling place, it's as if space isn't an issue at all. how cool. the more he takes in, the more interested he is in seeing everything for himself. just for a while - while he's here. ]
I'd like to see it! I don't need a lot of space... but fun neighbors, huh?
[ he's pretty capable of being cozy anywhere.
if today itself isn't an indication of that. ]
Okay, you're on!
[ what can he say - he may not look it, but he's competitive.
with a happy hum, more than a little confident, ryuu is pulling the sleeve of a deep blue yukata out, the edges of it swirling with waves and dragon scales. only at the accusation does he seem to freeze, a somewhat thin laugh catching in his throat instead. ]
I do. B-But it's not what you're thinking!
[ he thought he was safe... betrayal. ]
I happened to land a pretty good job not long after getting here... it was just a one time thing though!
[ he pulls the full length of the yukata out. look, they match. ]
Think of this as celebrating good luck.
[ what can he say - he may not look it, but he's competitive.
with a happy hum, more than a little confident, ryuu is pulling the sleeve of a deep blue yukata out, the edges of it swirling with waves and dragon scales. only at the accusation does he seem to freeze, a somewhat thin laugh catching in his throat instead. ]
I do. B-But it's not what you're thinking!
[ he thought he was safe... betrayal. ]
I happened to land a pretty good job not long after getting here... it was just a one time thing though!
[ he pulls the full length of the yukata out. look, they match. ]
Think of this as celebrating good luck.
[ there is no such thing as gentle abo. ]
I'm sure you aren't the first one to find that weird, but it's true. The first one you pick is free until you upgrade to a better one.
[ as far as leading him back to his crazy building apartment... ]
But yeah. They're interesting enough. [ repeating himself. ] You'll like them. [ probably. ]
It's this way-
[ and off they go...! ]
I'm sure you aren't the first one to find that weird, but it's true. The first one you pick is free until you upgrade to a better one.
[ as far as leading him back to his crazy building apartment... ]
But yeah. They're interesting enough. [ repeating himself. ] You'll like them. [ probably. ]
It's this way-
[ and off they go...! ]
I wasn't thinking of anything.
[ even if ye xiu tries to look innocent, it doesn't exactly work. it comes across as too smug for his own good, all at the expense of a guy who's just trying to help him out. he also has the audacity to laugh a little when ryuu goes all stiff because of his mild implications (accusation, more like). ]
But ah, if it's thanks to good luck, then I guess I won't mind celebrating that.
[ after all, he knows the benefits of being the one lady luck smiles upon. he's been missing her for a while now. ]
You're getting the same pattern?
[ it's going to look good... but what does he know. ]
[ even if ye xiu tries to look innocent, it doesn't exactly work. it comes across as too smug for his own good, all at the expense of a guy who's just trying to help him out. he also has the audacity to laugh a little when ryuu goes all stiff because of his mild implications (accusation, more like). ]
But ah, if it's thanks to good luck, then I guess I won't mind celebrating that.
[ after all, he knows the benefits of being the one lady luck smiles upon. he's been missing her for a while now. ]
You're getting the same pattern?
[ it's going to look good... but what does he know. ]
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