Clotted sighed, hoping this date wouldn't end badly, he went over to the other and sat down a reasonable distance away.
He couldn't believe himself either, he was really on a date with an enemy? Bold, very bold even for him...He really just hoped no one from the+
Vulnerability was a death wish in war and there was nothing more vulnerable than love. Being on a date!
โฆbut he canโt back out now so with a huff, heโd pick a spot on the picnic blanket and sit down.
So it was an odd but not unpleasant change...He could not help but almost look a little too long before drifting his eyes away finally "We should...Get this date started yes...?"
"I guess so...I was quite surprised when I saw you...But at least I know you I suppose..." He said, he looked Velvet over a bit "You look quite nice yourself you know?" He said, he really did mean it, he had never seen the other in such clothing, other then his usual outfit+
Heโฆ looked nice. Was he supposed to comment on it? How does one date? Ugh this is stupid.
โYou lookโฆ dressy. I take it you are my date?โ Absolutely butchered that attempt of complimenting. Crumbs this was going to be an awkward disasterโฆ
Clotted scolded himself for being late, even though it was probably only by a few minutes...How had Oyster come to convince him of this again...? Where did he even get the time...No matter...He had to look and act his best after all, no exceptions.
Heterochromatic eyes would glance down from the view and over to Chiffon who was happily curled up under a nearby bush, snoozing.
Velvetโs hand would toy with his braid as heโd turn back to the view with a sigh. He couldnโt tell if he wanted his โdateโ to be a no show or notโฆ
To say he was surprised to see Red Velvet was...Much of an understatement...Very much so...This was his blind date? (Not that he was complaining) Despite...Previous interactions he still wanted to try...So he would...
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It was late at night, most if not all lights in the republic were out, other then a few homes and most street light....Curiously a light at Mansion Custard still shone bright...Clotted's chambers...
The young Consul was heavy at work as per usual-