"Gomen. I didn't mean to," said Genji, "Deep in thought, Angela?"
He turns her around to face him before reaching upwards to cup her cheek, thumb brushing against smooth flesh.
"Or were you thinking of me?" Laughter. It is soft and gentle as he teases her.
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a gentle breath———half 𝓈urprise, half relief. he is omnipresent, but the satiation of genji's touch is h͟e͟a͟l͟i͟ng.
〝 you startled me . . . 〞 a quiet 𖬺͟.
Hah, I do enjoy a tea. However that'll come after. I think with this meal a fizzy strawberry drink will be much better.
( He takes a pair of chopsticks and looks over the many dishes. )
As a ninja I must keep the element of surprise.
( He chuckled and gave her a thumbs up. ) -
I didn't think you'd order something like that to drink, not judging, but you just seemed like a no nonsense tea drinker.
( She commented before finally digging in, she was thinking about Ramen all day today, and now she finally had it. )
Maybe it's all the cybernetics.
should i become like her? if i do, then will you call my name dearly like you do hers, and watch me with warmth in your eyes? will you hold me in your arms... without pushing me away?
- of rice, croquettes, takoyaki, fried chicken in honey garlic sauce, some yakitori skewers, and finally a small bowl of agedashi tofu. )
Well worth the wait.
( Then finally his drink. It was red with tapioca pearls at the bottom and ice cream topping it. )
Itadakimasu!
Well, I suppose that is your version of a heart.
( He gave her a thumbs up in response. She was quite an amusing individual. )
Oh! Finally, I'm starving.
( The food placed before them was the ramen they ordered, a dozen gyoza, a bowl of mapo eggplant, spring rolls, two bowls -
Sure can.
( Raising her free hand, she'd proceed to give him her middle finger. )
Oh, my bad.
( Finished off her first beer before an omnic returned with another for her, alongside both of their food. )
. . . Hai. They need me and I must stand at their side, at my brother's side.
( He thinks to himself that she not look at him like that. She's making it harder for him. )
At least until the Hashimoto have been dealt with. If only I could be in two places at once.
( Genji -
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⠀( There's no controlling the way her whole face immediately falls, revealing the lonely sort of agony beneath.
⠀Blue hues widen a fraction, in some sort of desperation, and she reaches for him silently. )
⠀So soon...?
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- embraces her again. )
But I will always find my way back to you. Nothing could take me from you.
( A soft squeeze. He doesn't want to let go. However he knows he must. )
I am your friend forever and always.
( Another laugh. Soft and melodic. )
Don't worry. Your big -
H– How did you know?
( For a moment he seemed worried. He was quiet. However Genji then shrugged. )
Do you want to see? I can show you what I got and some moves.
( His tone was pleasant. It seemed he was proud of it all. )
Oh! Serai-san can you make a heart with your fingers?
Yeah, that tracks.
( She commented as if it all made sense to her. Taking a long and big swig of her drink, gulping down chilled beer before setting glass down )
You probably do the little dances and shit when no one's watching.
"It is sort of amusing. How did this happen now?"
He taps the top of the chest now before moving to stand beside her, kneeling to inspect.
"Did you find it in here?"
Standing and positioning himself behind her, hands reaching out to grasp at her hips. A light pull and then -
Truly? Oh, Serai-san how kind of you to aid this humble cyborg ninja.
( He bows his head deeply. )
I spent most of my funds on merchandise from my favorite idols.
( Raising his head after. Is he being serious? Maybe, maybe not. )
I probably won't go that far, just beer will be good enough for me.
( She reassured, but as she spoke one of her beers came out, given from the same omnic as before. )
If you need me to help with the bill Shimada, I can if need be.
Arms crossed as the man looks to his companion, holding back laughter.
"Are you alright, @mechanjcs? You look a bit stuck. I imagine you didn't find the token you were looking for in this chest."
He lightly tapped her on the lower back. "I didn't find it either."