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[onychinus]

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[onychinus]

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Then I look forward to seeing how youll take care of it.

As for being busy, didnt I just tell you my schedule?

[crisantemo]

it'll be done quick, i can promise that

[ Lapis has little pride in many things, but she knows she's good at what she does. ]

i don't know when you have meetings or stuff like that! but if you're that eager to see then i should be heading out tomorrow night

[onychinus]

Too bad. I wouldnt mind if it took a little longer. the night is still young.

[ considering he probably woke up just an hour or two ago... ]

The bigger question is if youll consider tomorrow another work meeting or not.

[crisantemo]

weren't you the one who said this was more than work meetings? or should i leave right after i'm done?

[ Sylus your sleep patterns... Not that Lapis can judge, nocturnal insomniac that she is. ]

based on our conversation today, i'm gonna lean towards no

[onychinus]

Not questioning if Im serious this time? you really are a fast learner.

[ them and their sleep schedules 🤝 ]

Stay. While the chef already left, Im still around.

[crisantemo]

i have a feeling i know how that conversation will end if i try...

[ Who needs sleep they sure don't. ]

well, it's not the chef i'm going to see so that works out. and if you're worried about going hungry i could try to make something

[onychinus]

Good call. not that I mind explaining it as many times as you need.

Really? here, I almost thought you were coming for a free meal. the fridge is stocked and I just happened to pick up a good wine.

[crisantemo]

i still think our meetings aren't exactly great date settings, but i won't judge your tastes

free meal? and here i thought i deserve some payment for my services [ She says, never asking for payment before. ]

but i don't mind making something, especially if you're bringing the good wine out. i just won't be as good as your chef

[onychinus]

Why not? Its exactly like in the movies.

[ if the movies were a cross between an action and a horror flick, that is. ]

If its payment you want, you can either use me on your next job, or we could browse the next auction items together.

[ the emoji of the crow swirling the wine glass. ]

Who knows? you may be better. you definitely seem like youd get interesting advice when it comes to recipes. a lot of restaurants lack that out of box thinking.

[crisantemo]

a horror movie, yeah. it's not exactly a setting you see in things like romance movies

and do you have to phrase it as "use". i wouldn't mind help on my work though, if you have time

[ Crow emoji... Lapis is immediately endeared. ]

you say that and i end up giving you food poisoning [ She's kidding. Mostly. ] now i'm feeling the pressure to perform well... i haven't cooked for anyone else in a while

[onychinus]

I dont know about that. dont some horror movies begin with a couple.

[ you know, before they're [redacted] by a psycho killer or a ghoul. ]

I have time. as long as its after 5. I would hate to be fighting off sleep when it comes to doing your favors, sweetie.

You shouldnt. maybe the one to impress isnt me but Mephisto.

[crisantemo]

yes and they also tend to be the first victims too

[ She knows these tropes, she knows how this goes.

Also being called 'sweetie' is still not something she's used to and she has a temporary blue screen before remembering to type again. ]

don't worry, i'm nocturnal as well so it will be after 5. but i can always wait until you're ready, i'm not going to drag you out of bed

oh true! i don't want to disappoint him...

[ Only the best for Mephisto. ]

[onychinus]

Who would think to make us their victims?

[ is sweetie or kitten better... ]

If you did drag me out, its fine as long as you prepare the weapons. I trust you to pick to my tastes. or we could simply meet at the usual time, and go from there.

If I didnt know better I think you were there for him instead of me.

[crisantemo]

someone with a death wish, i imagine

[ Sylus please her maiden heart can't take this ]

usual time works, like i said i don't want to disrupt your sleep. if it was anything urgent though i would let you know. with weapons prepared, of course

weeeeeeeell, he is very cute and i do happen to love crows

[onychinus]

Challenges do have a way of getting your heart pumping, but I think between two of us, there's a better way.

[ good thing shame fears him. ]

Then should I start looking forward to these "urgent situations" of yours?

You might spoil him. have you considered that? maybe thats why hes been taking longer on his routes.

[crisantemo]

do i dare ask what you have in mind...

[ Does she want to know, does she really. ]

that depends if you want to look forward to dealing with the more aggressive supernatural. urgent tends to include things that are more of a threat to life, stuff like that

everyone deserves some spoiling, him included! and it's not a problem if its just once or twice

[onychinus]

Are you always so quick to assume its something bad?

[ have some faith, lapis... ]

Do you think that would stop be from tagging along? as a word of advice, if I offer to come, you should just take my hand. [ what tied people closer together than sharing their desires and using one another unabashedly? ]

Havent you ever heard, kitten? Thats how habits start.

[crisantemo]

oh my mistake, you just mean something like cardio

[ #Doubt ]

i don't want to be an inconvenience but fine fine, if you say i should just accept your offer i will. but in return, if you need me to do anything just let me know

[ It only makes sense to her to offer this in return, not that she has hesitated in helping him before either. ]

well it's not the worse habit!

[onychinus]

Cardio... that may not be far off.

[ now she will never know...

is that for the best, who can say. ]

Its no inconvenience. if you think it is, maybe this is a sign you need to change your definitions.

Have you heard of the snowball effect? soon he may be wanting to retire early. [ he hasn't been programmed that way, but listen. ]

[crisantemo]

not far off... i'm back to being worried again

[ Maybe it's best to live in ignorance. ]

i feel like i need to change my definitions on a few things now. you're going to make me think you actually want to spend time with me

[ ... Making a joke about that probably isn't the best idea. Anyway - ]

now you're being dramatic, he wouldn't do that!

[onychinus]

I thought you trusted me.

[ another crow emoji, this time one holding a gem. ]

Is that so hard to imagine? if this works out, maybe when we see each other, we can both get what we want. [ meaning, maybe they both could just genuinely be happy to see each other. ]

He tells me you like your fair share of drama.

[crisantemo]

of course i trust you [ A very genuine confession. ] you just have a way with words

[ ... That emoji is cute though. She appreciates these crow emojis.

After a moment, he gets this back: ]

though what is it you want?

and he's not wrong

a little drama keeps things exciting

[onychinus]

Only with you.

[ he does give a small smile when he sees that emoji. that looks just like her... ]

Oh? you want me to tell you? I thought you were good at solving mysteries. [ is she? well, wouldn't most consider entities like ghosts and ghouls as such? either way, it's more playful than anything serious. ]

Then Ill be sure to keep it coming, miss ghost buster.

[crisantemo]

oh so i get special treatment then?

[ Her true form is basically a huffy bird- ]

so no easy answers for me today. can i get a hint?

and at least i know it will never be boring with you. though speaking of ghost busting, i'll be there soon to deal with your issue

[ And date? This is also a date now, she guesses. ]

[onychinus]

You always have. did you think everyone could come in and out of the base?

[ though in her case, if she wanted to stay... ]

You can feel the hint for yourself when youre here. [ it's his heartbeat. ] or would you prefer looking into my eyes. I wonder which would make it clearer. [ it's a date, yeah. ]