[ Vane may or may not have made multiple trips up a few (quite a few) flights of stairs to bring up his own groceries, then back down to grab the gallon of milk he'd left behind and make yet another round back up.
He's a bit out of breath. It's really not a huge deal, given that he's pretty physically active, but he is feeling pretty annoyed that he's missed an elevator! ]
Uhh, no, sorry. But now that you mention there's an elevator, I'd like to find it, too!
...Hey, do you need help with that?
[ He can barely see the guy from behind those bags. ]
[ though he can't exactly see who's offering the help, ryuu is gratefully ready to hand over one of the many shopping bags he has balanced in his arms. his eyes were bigger than his carrying capacity, in this case. then again, space food left a lot to be desired, so he might've gone a bit overboard with the groceries. ]
- ahh, thanks! I'm sure there was?! I've probably gone in circles a few times, I might as well have taken the stairs...
[ a laugh as the bag exchanges hands. hello! here he is. ]
This should make looking easier. You... must be new too, right?
[ He takes the shopping bag and tucks it securely into his arm, hugging his gallon of milk with his other arm. ]
Nah, trust me, don't take the stairs. At least not if you're as high up as me, but especially not with big bags of food like these.
[ He's already looking around, trying to assess where he hasn't explored on this floor yet. Surely that would lead them to an elevator, right? Don't let him lead, his sense of direction is awful. He nods, smiling brightly. ]
Yup! I'm still trying to figure out a way back home, but this is better than the spaceship, and WAY better than the crystal dessert trying to kill us. You can call me Vane. What's your name?
[ man did he pull an ssr in the meet-cute gacha. ]
You're telling me! [ a happy whuff of breath as his cargo evens out. ] After the spaceship, all I could think about was a homecooked meal and a drink.
[ he knows there are bigger problems to tackle, but that's best left for future ryuu, who will hopefully not be running on an empty stomach and a few hours worth of sapphire's endless well of tears. with a polite nod, he returns the smile. ]
Ryuunosuke - but Ryuu is fine! [ formality isn't his strong suit. he gives a toss of his head towards a corridor. ] Now that I can see, I think we head this way... if someone fit like you is telling me the stairs are no good, I won't risk it.
[ The real winner is Vane, because a guy who loves a homecooked meal as much as he does? Be still his domestic heart. ]
Yeah, it's nice that this place is kind of normal compared to everywhere else, even if we still have no idea why we're here. May as well get some nutrition in us so we can be in top fighting shape, right?
[ In Vane's case, literally in fighting shape. ]
Nice to meet you, Ryuu! Lead the way. I'm sure we'll run across it eventually.
[ He's already following. If nothing else, maybe they can find someone else to ask. ]
Likewise! Looking at it now, I'm sure it's this way... [ point! ] When I picked an apartment, I wasn't alone, so. Maybe I wasn't paying as much attention as I should have when there's so much else to think about.
[ like the perilous moon, the kaleidoscopic locals, gems being bound to skin. apartment hunting is simultaneously far too normal and yet also just stressful enough, given all of that.
shifting his groceries around, he flashes a smile. ]
Say, since you've already had a workout today, why don't I make you a meal as thanks?
I don't blame you. It's a lot to process, and now they want us to do stuff like live in apartments and shop? It's so... normal compared to, well everything! It's just weird, right?!
[ Vane turns to him again, surprised. ]
Whoa, are you sure? That's really nice of you! It's not often someone else cooks for me. Usually I'm the one that cooks for other people. Not that I mind, I love cooking.
[ trying to wedge normalcy into whatever interdimensional mixer they're stuck with today has always seemed strange, but lucky for everyone involved - ryuu is a domestic goddess. ]
Don't mention it! I enjoy it too. I cooked for the members of my group a lot back home! [ is he even looking for the elevator anymore, it is a mystery. ] And truthfully... the reason I bought this much in the first place is that I thought some people might be too upset to cook for themselves right now.
[ was he planning on making food for the entirety of whatever floor he's actually on?
[ as if it took much more than wandering around, but he's still grateful. it means he can get this show on the road that much sooner, which will be beneficial to everyone and their stomachs. approaching, he shuffles the bags to press the button.
now... ]
If you're sure, help would be great. I'm used to cooking for three people, sometimes five... but I figure maybe a lot more could use the pick me up right now.
[ once the elevator hits the floor with a pleasant ding and opens, ryuu makes an after you gesture. ]
Do you have a big family too? Or maybe lots of friends who love your cooking, haha.
[ Vane exits the elevator quickly, although he makes sure to wait for Ryuunosuke to come out and lead the way. He's also kind of keeping an eye on him to make sure he's still good with those groceries!
So he has a big family... that sounds nice. ]
Nah, it's just me and my grandma in terms of family. But you're right, a lot of the guys in my Order really like it when I cook for them! Plus, my best friend loves trying my stuff, so it keeps me motivated to keep experimenting with new recipes.
[ out of the elevator and down the hall! now that they're on the right floor, ryuu finds his apartment easily enough, shuffling things around well enough to get the door unlocked. though ryuu doesn't seem to be a guy who takes beyond his means, the place is big enough to denote he's likely not living alone. ]
Your best friend, huh? There's something really cute about that! [ i mean, it's true ] I'm in a similar boat, though I started because I have three little brothers! Our dad was out on the sea working a lot, so I picked up cooking... but I grew to like it a lot. Now I like cooking for my group. It might be spoiling them a little, but I don't mind that.
[ they work hard! settling his things down on the counter, he invites vane to do the same. ]
[ He does take note that this place is pretty big. And unless Ryuu is really into shoes, he notes the presence of multiple pairs at the entrance. He sets down the bags of groceries on the counter, beaming when Ryuu comments on his best friend. ]
Haha, yeah, Lancey is pretty cute. [ That’s definitely what Ryuu meant, right? Right? He would seriously keep waxing poetic about Lancelot if the mention of Ryuu’s “group” didn’t get his attention. ]
Your group? Group of what? [ Is that how he refers to his friends? Vane begins taking some things out of the bags. ]
Oh, I’m a knight! Our knight order is called the Order of the White Dragons. My best friend Lancey— Lancelot, that I just told you about, he’s actually the Captain. I’m his Vice Captain. [ And he’s so proud, is that his chest puffing up a little? ]
[ please sir if your chest puffs up any more you're going to put someone's eye out ]
A knight?! [ 3, 2, 1... ] ...I see!
[ he laughs at himself, because in all this he does actually have to be reminded that he can just meet people in his new apartment lobby that also happen to be knights. wild. ]
Now that I think about it, you totally fit the image of a knight! Did the two of you decide to become knights together?
[ hold please for his own gay thoughts while newer gay thoughts are in effect. ]
Do I? It makes me glad to hear you say that! I've been told I'm not really that knight-ly, so if you think so, that makes me really happy.
[ More like he doesn't have the manners or seriousness expected of a knight, not that he lacks the appearance of one, but is he going to realize that's what Ryuu meant? Nope.
He continues taking things out of the bags and placing them on the counter, so that Ryuu can put them away wherever he sees it. ]
Not really, honestly. Lancey always wanted to be a knight, but I didn't have any big aspirations like that. I mostly joined so I could stay by his side. I've never been as good as him when it comes to this stuff. I was just a foot soldier until recently, actually.
[ not knightly?! ryuu has to tip his head curiously at the mention of that; he's been helpful, chivalrous... he's good looking. how is any of that not knightly? ]
- ah, I can't imagine anybody telling you that. [ first of all, rude. ] But I think I understand where you're coming from, in a way.
[ at least in circumstance. taking the time to unpack everything and sort it out, he smiles thoughtfully. ]
I'm an idol back in Japan. Sometimes I feel like I happened on my career completely by chance, because I was never raised to be a star either... but now that I've experienced it, I can't imagine myself doing anything else!
Wow, an idol! I can definitely see that. Now that you mention it, I do get an "idol" sort of vibe from you.
[ He was charismatic and handsome, which were important things to be an idol, right? In addition to singing and dancing. Now that he's thinking about what being an idol entails, he remembers someone else who fit the bill. ]
I met someone else who's really good at dancing, right when we got off the ship. His name is Tenn. You guys should get to know each other, I bet you have a lot in common! [ yeah like maybe you should be friends or something idk ]
[ with the way ryuu's face lights up instantly, vane must have just hit the subject matter jackpot when it comes to being gay about your friends ]
Oh, you met Tenn already! It's funny that you say that, hahah... [ he's a little bashful but beaming no less. ] Tenn is the center of our group, TRIGGER. There's one more member, Gaku... somehow, the three of us ended up arriving here together.
[ he doesn't know how, but he's counting his blessings all the same. ]
I'm really glad he's meeting new people here. He danced for you?
Eh?! Gaku too?! I met him on the street one day, we helped an old guy napping on the street!
[ It's such a small world! Or maybe he's inexplicably drawn to people who are idols... hm. ]
Kind of. He wasn't really dancing for me. He was dancing by himself, recreating the steps from some of those dancing robots, but I thought he was really talented and impressive, so he... kind of caught me staring!
[ Embarrassing. ]
It's okay though, he didn't seem to mind. He taught me some moves.
[ he has to parse - old guy napping on the street - before bursting into laughter. time to do what ryuu does best and out yaotome gaku for being a goodhearted shounen protagonist. ]
That's such a Gaku thing to do! I'm glad he's making friends.
[ if he is inexplicably drawn to people who are idols... the idols are doing their job ]
Tenn has that effect on people, but I'm sure he wouldn't have minded. [ with the utmost certainty. ] Even if it's on his own time, he dances to show people who we are. Lucky that it was you!
[ someone like vane as a fan? also a friend?? ideal. ]
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[ Vane may or may not have made multiple trips up a few (quite a few) flights of stairs to bring up his own groceries, then back down to grab the gallon of milk he'd left behind and make yet another round back up.
He's a bit out of breath. It's really not a huge deal, given that he's pretty physically active, but he is feeling pretty annoyed that he's missed an elevator! ]
Uhh, no, sorry. But now that you mention there's an elevator, I'd like to find it, too!
...Hey, do you need help with that?
[ He can barely see the guy from behind those bags. ]
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- ahh, thanks! I'm sure there was?! I've probably gone in circles a few times, I might as well have taken the stairs...
[ a laugh as the bag exchanges hands. hello! here he is. ]
This should make looking easier. You... must be new too, right?
[ one would think. ]
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Nah, trust me, don't take the stairs. At least not if you're as high up as me, but especially not with big bags of food like these.
[ He's already looking around, trying to assess where he hasn't explored on this floor yet. Surely that would lead them to an elevator, right? Don't let him lead, his sense of direction is awful. He nods, smiling brightly. ]
Yup! I'm still trying to figure out a way back home, but this is better than the spaceship, and WAY better than the crystal dessert trying to kill us. You can call me Vane. What's your name?
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You're telling me! [ a happy whuff of breath as his cargo evens out. ] After the spaceship, all I could think about was a homecooked meal and a drink.
[ he knows there are bigger problems to tackle, but that's best left for future ryuu, who will hopefully not be running on an empty stomach and a few hours worth of sapphire's endless well of tears. with a polite nod, he returns the smile. ]
Ryuunosuke - but Ryuu is fine! [ formality isn't his strong suit. he gives a toss of his head towards a corridor. ] Now that I can see, I think we head this way... if someone fit like you is telling me the stairs are no good, I won't risk it.
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Yeah, it's nice that this place is kind of normal compared to everywhere else, even if we still have no idea why we're here. May as well get some nutrition in us so we can be in top fighting shape, right?
[ In Vane's case, literally in fighting shape. ]
Nice to meet you, Ryuu! Lead the way. I'm sure we'll run across it eventually.
[ He's already following. If nothing else, maybe they can find someone else to ask. ]
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Likewise! Looking at it now, I'm sure it's this way... [ point! ] When I picked an apartment, I wasn't alone, so. Maybe I wasn't paying as much attention as I should have when there's so much else to think about.
[ like the perilous moon, the kaleidoscopic locals, gems being bound to skin. apartment hunting is simultaneously far too normal and yet also just stressful enough, given all of that.
shifting his groceries around, he flashes a smile. ]
Say, since you've already had a workout today, why don't I make you a meal as thanks?
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I don't blame you. It's a lot to process, and now they want us to do stuff like live in apartments and shop? It's so... normal compared to, well everything! It's just weird, right?!
[ Vane turns to him again, surprised. ]
Whoa, are you sure? That's really nice of you! It's not often someone else cooks for me. Usually I'm the one that cooks for other people. Not that I mind, I love cooking.
[ Anyway. ]
Thanks, Ryuu. I'll definitely return the favor.
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Don't mention it! I enjoy it too. I cooked for the members of my group a lot back home! [ is he even looking for the elevator anymore, it is a mystery. ] And truthfully... the reason I bought this much in the first place is that I thought some people might be too upset to cook for themselves right now.
[ was he planning on making food for the entirety of whatever floor he's actually on?
yes. ]
It might be a small thing, of course...
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[ Vane's voice drifts off a bit in admiration. Then, he lights up. ]
I can help you sometime, if you want! I'm pretty good at cooking large batches of stuff, so maybe we can work together.
[ In the meantime, it's a good thing he's still half paying attention and on the lookout for this elevator, because they very nearly walk past it. ]
Oh! It's these double doors, right?
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[ as if it took much more than wandering around, but he's still grateful. it means he can get this show on the road that much sooner, which will be beneficial to everyone and their stomachs. approaching, he shuffles the bags to press the button.
now... ]
If you're sure, help would be great. I'm used to cooking for three people, sometimes five... but I figure maybe a lot more could use the pick me up right now.
[ once the elevator hits the floor with a pleasant ding and opens, ryuu makes an after you gesture. ]
Do you have a big family too? Or maybe lots of friends who love your cooking, haha.
[ it wouldn't be hard to envision either. ]
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So he has a big family... that sounds nice. ]
Nah, it's just me and my grandma in terms of family. But you're right, a lot of the guys in my Order really like it when I cook for them! Plus, my best friend loves trying my stuff, so it keeps me motivated to keep experimenting with new recipes.
What about you?
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Your best friend, huh? There's something really cute about that! [ i mean, it's true ] I'm in a similar boat, though I started because I have three little brothers! Our dad was out on the sea working a lot, so I picked up cooking... but I grew to like it a lot. Now I like cooking for my group. It might be spoiling them a little, but I don't mind that.
[ they work hard! settling his things down on the counter, he invites vane to do the same. ]
Is your Order related to work you do?
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Haha, yeah, Lancey is pretty cute. [ That’s definitely what Ryuu meant, right? Right? He would seriously keep waxing poetic about Lancelot if the mention of Ryuu’s “group” didn’t get his attention. ]
Your group? Group of what? [ Is that how he refers to his friends? Vane begins taking some things out of the bags. ]
Oh, I’m a knight! Our knight order is called the Order of the White Dragons. My best friend Lancey— Lancelot, that I just told you about, he’s actually the Captain. I’m his Vice Captain. [ And he’s so proud, is that his chest puffing up a little? ]
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A knight?! [ 3, 2, 1... ] ...I see!
[ he laughs at himself, because in all this he does actually have to be reminded that he can just meet people in his new apartment lobby that also happen to be knights. wild. ]
Now that I think about it, you totally fit the image of a knight! Did the two of you decide to become knights together?
[ hold please for his own gay thoughts while newer gay thoughts are in effect. ]
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[ More like he doesn't have the manners or seriousness expected of a knight, not that he lacks the appearance of one, but is he going to realize that's what Ryuu meant? Nope.
He continues taking things out of the bags and placing them on the counter, so that Ryuu can put them away wherever he sees it. ]
Not really, honestly. Lancey always wanted to be a knight, but I didn't have any big aspirations like that. I mostly joined so I could stay by his side. I've never been as good as him when it comes to this stuff. I was just a foot soldier until recently, actually.
[ But enough about him! ]
What about you, what do you do?
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- ah, I can't imagine anybody telling you that. [ first of all, rude. ] But I think I understand where you're coming from, in a way.
[ at least in circumstance. taking the time to unpack everything and sort it out, he smiles thoughtfully. ]
I'm an idol back in Japan. Sometimes I feel like I happened on my career completely by chance, because I was never raised to be a star either... but now that I've experienced it, I can't imagine myself doing anything else!
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[ He was charismatic and handsome, which were important things to be an idol, right? In addition to singing and dancing. Now that he's thinking about what being an idol entails, he remembers someone else who fit the bill. ]
I met someone else who's really good at dancing, right when we got off the ship. His name is Tenn. You guys should get to know each other, I bet you have a lot in common! [ yeah like maybe you should be friends or something idk ]
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Oh, you met Tenn already! It's funny that you say that, hahah... [ he's a little bashful but beaming no less. ] Tenn is the center of our group, TRIGGER. There's one more member, Gaku... somehow, the three of us ended up arriving here together.
[ he doesn't know how, but he's counting his blessings all the same. ]
I'm really glad he's meeting new people here. He danced for you?
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[ It's such a small world! Or maybe he's inexplicably drawn to people who are idols... hm. ]
Kind of. He wasn't really dancing for me. He was dancing by himself, recreating the steps from some of those dancing robots, but I thought he was really talented and impressive, so he... kind of caught me staring!
[ Embarrassing. ]
It's okay though, he didn't seem to mind. He taught me some moves.
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That's such a Gaku thing to do! I'm glad he's making friends.
[ if he is inexplicably drawn to people who are idols... the idols are doing their job ]
Tenn has that effect on people, but I'm sure he wouldn't have minded. [ with the utmost certainty. ] Even if it's on his own time, he dances to show people who we are. Lucky that it was you!
[ someone like vane as a fan? also a friend?? ideal. ]