— catluc ,

[— catluc , @WILDFlRE_]

@AKAKREIDEPRlNZ second test

[— catluc , @WILDFlRE_]

@Edensblume be willing to share a glimpse of his sketches this time.

[— catluc , @WILDFlRE_]

observes @Edensblume whilst cleaning the tables outside. extremely rare to catch him within the city’s walls…

[— catluc , @WILDFlRE_]

@Edensblume distance, for now, is maintained. his presence will only likely startle the subject of albedo’s interest. after all, cats are rarely a bird’s best friend. thus, he continues to observe for the time being. such studious concentration is enviable. he wonders if albedo will »

[— catluc , @WILDFlRE_]

“ the abyss order never rests, ” murmured agreement.

there are worse places to relax, he supposes. diluc, too, eases up——only slightly.

“ has anything new cropped up recently? mond’s been quiet. ”

where most would find that a good thing, the redhead finds it… unsettling.

[— EMPIRICAL , @akaboughkeeper]

that’s fine. lets himself relax.

“ i’ve just been busy. the abyss order is always up to something; it’s getting tricker keeping up with them.”

[— catluc , @WILDFlRE_]

snorts. diluc rolls his eyes and tugs lightly on the blond’s hair.

“ how far away did you wander off to this time? it’s been way too long since your last visit and you still didn’t stop by to say hello. ”

[— EMPIRICAL , @akaboughkeeper]

aH NO IM POOR —

oh.

[— catluc , @WILDFlRE_]

( another twitch of the ear, followed by a far too loud huff. )

…

( TACKLES. )

[— EMPIRICAL , @akaboughkeeper]

it feels like someone …… wants to sell me something

[— catluc , @WILDFlRE_]

( staring down @akaboughkeeper. tail flick … tail flick … ear twitch … )

[— catluc , @WILDFlRE_]

@FuehrendeBrise ( its purring only intensifies after that, tail flicking contentedly as it curls up on her lap. carmine hues flickering up to her as it tilts its head. it seems to like that idea... )

[— catluc , @WILDFlRE_]

@FuehrendeBrise ( the response is immediate; a low purr reverberates through its chest, nudging her arm with a gentle bump of its head as said definitely-not-diluc begins to nuzzle against her. )

[— catluc , @WILDFlRE_]

@FuehrendeBrise ( and, suddenly, there’s a cat pawing at her leg. how did it get in her office? the window’s even closed… how curious. those eyes look awfully familiar though… )

[— catluc , @WILDFlRE_]

purring as he cleans up behind the bar. the day seems to be going well so far…

[— catluc , @WILDFlRE_]

@scholarlyzephyr he’ll be mortified later but, right now, diluc just can’t help himself. he’s far too mesmerized by the shining gold threads, batting at them.

[— catluc , @WILDFlRE_]

wide eyed, batting at the reader’s coat.

[— catluc , @WILDFlRE_]

@scholarlyzephyr makes a soft mrrp sound and watches their coattails moving back and forth. then, gently reaches out again to bat at them.

[— catluc , @WILDFlRE_]

the tavern owner can be found behind the bar cleaning glasses in preparation for the evening shift ; yes , he’s doing so early today. talk to charles if you need anything , though.

[— catluc , @WILDFlRE_]

( purrs immediately, squeezing his hands as he returns the kiss. ah, yes. his day has been made, thank you very much. )

[— EMPIRICAL , @akaboughkeeper]

as you wish, my dear.

[ steps forward and takes diluc’s hands in his own, delivering the kiss he so desperately needs. ]