If you did, I would have deserved it. [ the laughter still resounds in his tone, while she's giggling, briefly interrupting him, too. it's all very silly, and even if his nose is cold now, it's all very harmless. yin yu shifts to swing his leg over the side of the branch and hops back down, landing soundlessly in front of her, only footsteps to show his presence was even there.
pressing his gloved hands together, fist to palm, he bows, very proper. ] I apologize, Lady Flayn, I did trick you. I hope you'll forgive the, ah, [ briefly, his eyes crinkle behind his mask, smile widening, as he smothers another laugh attempting to come out during his serious apology. ] 'betrayal'.
not. yin yu nods when she asks, giving a little bow of his head. it might be nice to get inside, anyway... his face is kind of cold, and he can only imagine flayn. that was his fault, whoops. ] It would be my honor.
[ besides, there's still something to do, so. over tea would be nice. ]
Green tea is the most common to my homeland: I prefer it to be lighter and less sweet.
[ in ghost city they have just about everything, but the morning dew tea from the mountains nearest to his homeland is still the most familiar. ] I'm not picky, though.
[ that's probably not surprising. he sets about gathering cups for each of them while she hunts for the good tea. ]
[she nods, and sets to finding some good tea! she finds a tin of green tea leaves and they don't smell too sweet or anything, so she'll use those.
she hums a little to herself as she gets some water boiling. if she stays close to the stove, well - that's probably just because she's shivering. a little.
...it's peaceful like this. she kind of likes it, just being here with him, doing something as simple as preparing tea together.]
It should not take too terribly long - the water ought to be ready quickly...
[ ever observant, he notices those shivers. as yin yu sets out a pair of matching cups, a saucer, a small spoon for sugar or milk, he pauses.
for a minute, he seems to fade out of sight line again, but it's only because he's doing something. despite being out in the cold, he avoided being pelted by snow -- aside from once, in the face -- so his clothes are still very dry. they might be a little chilled on the outside, but the inside is warm.
he quietly unlaces the cuffs of his outer robe so the large sleeves fall properly, the fabric no longer tucked in, and then slips out of it. it doesn't affect him any - he's still got like at least five layers on under - and so, when flayn has a moment, he offers, a bit hesitantly, the coat tucked over his arm. ]
Lady Flayn, you're shivering... here. [ and holds it up by the corners, offering to help her put it on...if she wants... a weird thing to be anxious about, but here we are. ] I have more than enough.
[she steps over and accepts his help getting into the robe. it's pretty big on her, thanks to their height difference, but it's much warmer, and she smiles up at him as he settles it over her.]
i mean. flayn looking up at him like that with that look on her face while he's this close is... a lot. anything he was going to say fizzes out of his ears, and yin yu's cheeks turn pink as he quickly takes a step back to go grab the milk and sugar to set the table properly.
aaaa. ] ...I'm glad, if it helps. I don't need it, so, hold onto it as long as you need... [ ah. ] It was my fault, after all.
...it's definitely oversized on her, but that's... fine. she can roll up the sleeves and try not to trip on the hem. regardless, she likes it, so ... her robe now, yin yu!]
[ haha. yin yu ends up smiling a little, shaking his head with an amused huff. ]
That's fine. [ it's just clothes, and it's always replaceable. ] It's nothing especially fancy, but it certainly serves its purpose. [ and if its purpose is to keep flayn warm, then it's serving that well.
he sets the cups out properly for the two of them, and comes up to check on the tea with her, peering over her shoulder. ]
[the water is boiling - so she'll take the kettle and pour the water into a teapot so the tea can start to steep. just a little longer... but with the teapot full, they can move it over to join the cups.
once it's ready, she'll pour it.]
...thank you for coming to see me today, Yin Yu.
[the fact that in some small way, he's reaching out for her -
[ mm... he ducks his head, just briefly, to hide his smile. ]
...Thank you for playing along. [ he did sort of play a trick! as they get settled, flayn's statement reminded him of one of his original reasons for coming. he stops what he's doing for a moment, and then goes for his largest pouch. ]
That reminds me, actually: I have something for you. [ there's a brief moment of searching, before he pulls out two squares, wrapped up in a piece of cloth, and gives them a push across the table.
move the cloth, and....they're books! the first is a fiction book, something fantasy, and the second looks...a bit more romantic?? it's a romance novel britt this is what the npcs gave him. ]
[she looks confused for a moment, as he pulls out the bundle. when he pushes it across the table, she takes it so that she can carefully unwrap the cloth.]
Please excuse me, Yin Yu. I feel a sudden need to go ask the directors for a favor. Will you keep watch over the tea for me? I should only be gone a few minutes.
no i mean. he seems a little relieved when it doesn't look like flayn is going to get up and go off to the directors to prove a point... he really was just keeping what she said in mind, and it's not like yin yu really wanted anything! besides, getting to talk to black shadows after sunday was enough, in its own right.
as the tea finishes brewing properly, he goes for the handle to serve it to the both of them, head tilting briefly at the suggestion. ] That would be good, I think. It's been some time since I've read much of anything...
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(that's a lie, but it's her story and she's sticking to it.)]
I - I did not hit you too hard with that, did I?
[her question is punctuated with giggles. ...someone's going to die tonight, but right now, in this moment? she's having such a good day.]
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pressing his gloved hands together, fist to palm, he bows, very proper. ] I apologize, Lady Flayn, I did trick you. I hope you'll forgive the, ah, [ briefly, his eyes crinkle behind his mask, smile widening, as he smothers another laugh attempting to come out during his serious apology. ] 'betrayal'.
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[flayn, screaming at the pink voice: it's the task! he completed the task!
anyway, she reaches for his hand as he comes out of the bow.]
As such, you have no choice but to make it up to me.
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[ he will accept this. immediately, yin yu gives her his hand! ]
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...it feels a little different to hold it while wearing gloves.]
We should warm up - it is a little chilly out... perhaps you will join me for tea?
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not. yin yu nods when she asks, giving a little bow of his head. it might be nice to get inside, anyway... his face is kind of cold, and he can only imagine flayn. that was his fault, whoops. ] It would be my honor.
[ besides, there's still something to do, so. over tea would be nice. ]
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...well, the kitchen. she'd like to look for nicer tea than the stuff out near the buffet.]
Is there a certain type of tea you prefer, Yin Yu?
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[ in ghost city they have just about everything, but the morning dew tea from the mountains nearest to his homeland is still the most familiar. ] I'm not picky, though.
[ that's probably not surprising. he sets about gathering cups for each of them while she hunts for the good tea. ]
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she hums a little to herself as she gets some water boiling. if she stays close to the stove, well - that's probably just because she's shivering. a little.
...it's peaceful like this. she kind of likes it, just being here with him, doing something as simple as preparing tea together.]
It should not take too terribly long - the water ought to be ready quickly...
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for a minute, he seems to fade out of sight line again, but it's only because he's doing something. despite being out in the cold, he avoided being pelted by snow -- aside from once, in the face -- so his clothes are still very dry. they might be a little chilled on the outside, but the inside is warm.
he quietly unlaces the cuffs of his outer robe so the large sleeves fall properly, the fabric no longer tucked in, and then slips out of it. it doesn't affect him any - he's still got like at least five layers on under - and so, when flayn has a moment, he offers, a bit hesitantly, the coat tucked over his arm. ]
Lady Flayn, you're shivering... here. [ and holds it up by the corners, offering to help her put it on...if she wants... a weird thing to be anxious about, but here we are. ] I have more than enough.
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[she steps over and accepts his help getting into the robe. it's pretty big on her, thanks to their height difference, but it's much warmer, and she smiles up at him as he settles it over her.]
...this is really comfortable!
[maybe she should keep it.]
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i mean. flayn looking up at him like that with that look on her face while he's this close is... a lot. anything he was going to say fizzes out of his ears, and yin yu's cheeks turn pink as he quickly takes a step back to go grab the milk and sugar to set the table properly.
aaaa. ] ...I'm glad, if it helps. I don't need it, so, hold onto it as long as you need... [ ah. ] It was my fault, after all.
[ haha... whoops. ]
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[she's just saying.
...it's definitely oversized on her, but that's... fine. she can roll up the sleeves and try not to trip on the hem. regardless, she likes it, so ... her robe now, yin yu!]
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That's fine. [ it's just clothes, and it's always replaceable. ] It's nothing especially fancy, but it certainly serves its purpose. [ and if its purpose is to keep flayn warm, then it's serving that well.
he sets the cups out properly for the two of them, and comes up to check on the tea with her, peering over her shoulder. ]
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once it's ready, she'll pour it.]
...thank you for coming to see me today, Yin Yu.
[the fact that in some small way, he's reaching out for her -
well, it makes her very happy.]
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...Thank you for playing along. [ he did sort of play a trick! as they get settled, flayn's statement reminded him of one of his original reasons for coming. he stops what he's doing for a moment, and then goes for his largest pouch. ]
That reminds me, actually: I have something for you. [ there's a brief moment of searching, before he pulls out two squares, wrapped up in a piece of cloth, and gives them a push across the table.
move the cloth, and....they're books! the first is a fiction book, something fantasy, and the second looks...a bit more romantic?? it's a romance novel britt this is what the npcs gave him. ]
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[she looks confused for a moment, as he pulls out the bundle. when he pushes it across the table, she takes it so that she can carefully unwrap the cloth.]
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flayn's eyes light up, and she looks up at yin yu, her expression both enamored and delighted.]
Thank you— but how did you get these?
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...You mentioned the library was gone, so... I just asked. They may be able to get more, depending on the topic.
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...that was very kind of you. I hope you asked for something for yourself, as well.
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he sure did not. ] It was no trouble, my lady. [ ahem.... don’t worry about it ]
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[narrows her eyes at him slightly]
Please excuse me, Yin Yu. I feel a sudden need to go ask the directors for a favor. Will you keep watch over the tea for me? I should only be gone a few minutes.
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Ah--Lady Flayn, that's really not necessary...
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...she'll just have to get him back when he least expects it. (he better live long enough for her to.)]
In that case, perhaps we could read these books together? That is, if the subject matter would be to your liking...
[the romance novel might be too embarrassing but maybe the fantasy novel is fine.]
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no i mean. he seems a little relieved when it doesn't look like flayn is going to get up and go off to the directors to prove a point... he really was just keeping what she said in mind, and it's not like yin yu really wanted anything! besides, getting to talk to black shadows after sunday was enough, in its own right.
as the tea finishes brewing properly, he goes for the handle to serve it to the both of them, head tilting briefly at the suggestion. ] That would be good, I think. It's been some time since I've read much of anything...
[ just not the romance novel.... ]
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